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07/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists discover that common purslane and henna show great potential in preventing yeast infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 46,000 people in the U.S. contract invasive candidiasis every year, about 20 percent of whom die from the disease. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined several herbs for antimicrobial properties that could make them effective against Candida-related infections. […]

07/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Does Portulaca oleracea (purslane) hold anti-diabetic potential?

A new study has shown that the extract of Portulaca oleracea (known as the common purslane) contains hypoglycemic and pancreatic protective properties. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, investigated the effects of P. oleracea extract against diabetes. Researchers at Al-Azhar University and Misr International University in Egypt aimed to determine the potential […]

07/04/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Which herbal medicines demonstrate the best anti-Candida activity?

Scientists highlight extracts from Portulaca oleracea and Lawsonia inermis to have anti-Candida properties. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into seven plant extracts to find which ones were most potent against Candida albicans while remaining safe for human use. Candida albicans is one of the leading causes of disease […]

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