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09/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Orchid tree seeds found to have antioxidant properties that protect against liver damage

A study revealed that the seeds from the orchid tree contain antioxidant properties that protect the liver from damage. Iron is important for the body because of its redox properties. However, too much of it can lead to toxicity. Tight systemic and cellular controls are essential to sustain physiological levels of iron in the body, […]

09/01/2018 / By Janine Acero

Sea buckthorn oil can promote liver health and decrease the storage of body fat

Lesser known fruits and plants have been gradually taking the spotlight in alternative medicine as natural remedies to various health conditions and improving overall nutrition. One study focused on sea buckthorn oil and how it can affect the body when added to a diet. Fatty acids are primarily energy sources and membrane constituents for the […]

08/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Extracts from the common violet found to reduce body fat

The northeastern violet (Viola mandshurica) is a common East Asian herb that has been used for many medicinal purposes over the centuries. Korean researchers reported that extracts from this species of violet could reduce body fat and prevent obesity. Obesity is one of the modern plagues. Bad enough on its own, it makes patients more vulnerable to […]

08/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Borage seed oil found to mitigate effects of radiation therapy on the liver

Also known as starflower, borage (Borago officinalis) is an herbaceous flowering plant most known for being the source of borage oil. Like many other plant-based oils, borage oil contains a powerful anti-inflammatory compound known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA); however, borage oil is unique in that its GLA content is remarkably high. With this in mind, […]

08/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Preventing liver damage with the henna plant

Henna is traditionally used as a brown or dark-red hair dye or as a tattoo ink. However, the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis) from which the dye is derived can also be good for the health. In fact, it can prevent liver damage, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. […]

07/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: The henna plant has strong hepatoprotective potential

Researchers at Guru Nanak Dev University in India has found that the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis) possesses powerful protective properties against liver damage. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, investigated the antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties of henna leaves in mice with chemically-induced liver damage. In the study, the researchers assessed the antioxidant properties […]

07/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Viola mandshurica (violet species) can prevent obesity

A new animal study shows that low doses of two different Viola mandshurica extracts possess anti-obesity activity. The mouse model constructed by Korean researchers demonstrated that both extracts suppress the metabolic formation of fat as well as activate the metabolism-regulating AMPK enzyme in liver and adipose tissues. This study was supported by the Korea Institute […]

06/27/2018 / By Derek Henry

The super powers of the schizandra berry

There’s hardly a person who doesn’t enjoy the sweet and light taste of a good berry. They are a great snack, go well in smoothies, and are perfect for warm summer days due to their hydrating and antioxidant properties. Not only that, they are chock full of vitamins and beneficial phytonutrients. While blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and […]

05/23/2018 / By Derek Henry

The unmatched health benefits of black seed oil

As more and more natural remedies come along, it becomes glaringly obvious that nature has the remedy to nearly everything that ails us. Whether we use these remedies properly in conjunction with a healthy and holistic lifestyle is up to us, but there is very little debate that plants have been healing mankind for thousands […]

04/11/2018 / By Janine Acero

Evaluation of Chinese rhubarb-based herbal formulas efficacy for treating hepatic encephalopathy

Scientists evaluated the safety and efficacy of rhubarb-based Chinese herbal formulae (RCHF) to treat hepatic encephalopathy (HE) – a decline in brain function that results from severe liver disease – in a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The researchers analyzed a total of 2,661 patients with HE – 1,363 in the control group; 1,298 in […]

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