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09/14/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The anti-cancer potential of Melicope ptelefolia

Researchers have discovered that Melicope ptelefolia has great potential as an anti-cancer agent. This study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the potential medicinal applications of M. ptelefolia by looking into its different properties. M. ptelefolia has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments. However, few studies have looked into the scientific rationale […]

04/12/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Herbs to help you age gracefully: Support for the brain, heart, digestion, and more

Everyone ages, it’s a given fact. That may be a cause of concern for some people, in particular, since aging means a decline in a person’s vitality. However, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, adjusting your diet and lifestyle – as well as incorporating herbs – can keep a person as […]

03/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Medicinal uses, effects and benefits of horse mint

A review of studies published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine discussed the medicinal and phytochemical properties of horse mint. The study review was conducted by a team of researchers from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences and Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The research team reviewed studies that looked at the pharmacological activities, therapeutic […]

03/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Phytoconstituents and pharmacological activity of Mentha longifolia L. (wild mint)

A review of studies carried out by a team of researchers at the Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences and Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran has found that the herb Mentha longifolia, more commonly known as wild mint or horse mint, contains a wide variety of natural components that can serve as novel medicinal […]

01/11/2018 / By Russel Davis

Bellflower, used in folk medicine, shown to have liver protection properties

The active ingredient in the roots of Platycodon grandiflorum, more commonly known as bellflower, contain powerful properties that help protect against liver diseases, according to an animal study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. A team of Chinese researchers examined the pharmacological activities and hepatoprotective properties of the compound Platycodin D (PD) as part of the […]

05/01/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Stop throwing away this weed; it could help lower your cholesterol

A vast number of studies have demonstrated purslane’s efficacy in reducing blood cholesterol levels. As reported by OfftheGridNews.com, the plant is actually a beneficial herb packed with nutritional benefits, despite it being considered an insignificant weed. Purslane is known to contain high levels of carotene and antioxidants as well as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E. The plant […]

04/04/2017 / By JD Heyes

How to easily grow basil year-round

One of the best things you can do to add a burst of flavor to anything you’re cooking is to grow your own spices and herbs, and of course, that includes basil. Whether you’re adding it to drinks, using it in a favorite dish or adding it to soups, this leafy herb will be a […]

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