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07/11/2018 / By Russel Davis

Scientists review the antibacterial and antifungal properties of dragon’s blood, a flowering plant native to Mexico, that has long been used in folk medicine

The medicinal herb Jatropha neopauciflora Pax, more commonly known as dragon’s blood, possesses potent antibacterial and antioxidant properties that may hold potential in disease treatment, according to a study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. The plant is notably endemic to Mexico and found mostly in the Tehuacan Cuicatlan Valley. A team of […]

02/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Violent crime is down where marijuana use is up, according to new study

New research revealed that increasing the use of medical marijuana brings down the number of violent crime in states bordering Mexico, reported The Guardian. A study published in The Economic Journal investigated the effects exerted by medical marijuana laws on crime in the U.S. states that border Mexico. The researchers discovered that violent crimes dropped by […]

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