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08/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers look at 2 traditional South American plants to naturally treat dengue

A joint research effort by scientists from different Colombian universities investigated two common South American plants for potential antiviral properties. They found that the extract from the seeds of the mammee and the white milkwood could serve as a natural means of treating dengue fever and chikungunya fever. The two diseases are caused by different arboviruses, which […]

07/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Two South American plants evaluated by scientists, found to have powerful antiviral effects

Colombian researchers studied the bioactive compounds found in the mammee (Mammea americana) and the white milkwood (Tabernaemontana cymosa) for their effects on the dengue virus and chikungunya virus. They reported that extracts from the South American plants exerted powerful antiviral effects. They published their findings in the scientific journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Efforts […]

06/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

Managing dengue naturally: A review of plant-based treatments with anti-viral effects

A wide array of medicinal plants show potential in alleviating dengue, according to a review published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. A team of researchers examined various plant research and identified six studies that met the criteria for the meta-analysis. “A medicinal plant, as a natural product, has been used to traditional healing […]

03/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Herbal formulations able to prevent and treat dengue fever: A scientific review

Herbal formulations could be potentially used as alternative options for preventing and treating dengue fever. A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine looked at past studies on herbal treatments used in managing the disease in India. Dengue is common in more than 100 countries, affecting more than 300 million people in the […]

05/31/2017 / By Russel Davis

Repel mosquitos naturally with these 10 powerful plants

Mosquitoes are likely to be the first thing that comes to your mind when insect-related diseases are discussed. Is it really a wonder, considering mosquito-borne diseases have shown significant prevalence over the past decades? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global incidence of dengue showed a 30-fold increase over the last 30 years. Additionally, the organization noted that more than […]

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