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08/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Scientific study reveals Mexican mint essential oil can treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Research has shown that the essential oil of Plectranthus amboinicus (PAEO), also known as Mexican mint, can potentially be used as an alternative treatment for certain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the effects of PAEO and its active ingredient carvacrol in Staphylococcus aureus in vitro. To make PAEO, researchers collected […]

07/29/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Essential oil from the wild marigold flower is a powerful treatment for stomach and intestinal diseases

The essential oil of the flower of wild marigold (Tagetes minuta) could be the solution for stomach and intestinal diseases. Researchers at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa assessed the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the essential oil of wild marigold. Wild marigold, also known as Mexican marigold, has long been used for […]

07/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Indigo naturalis documented as a therapy for moderate psoriasis

Indigo naturalis (known as Qing Dai in traditional Chinese medicine) has long been used as a natural treatment for inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers in the U.S. and Taiwan looked at the molecular profile of Indigo naturalis treatment and […]

07/27/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Natural remedy for rheumatoid arthritis found in this traditional Chinese ethnomedicine

Diu Le Bang, an herbal treatment used in folk medicine for relieving swelling and pain, can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers looked at the effects of the medicine in treating mice with adjuvant-induced joint arthritis. […]

07/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Study: The potential therapeutic value of Brucea javanica seeds in treating Type 2 diabetes

The seeds of Brucea javanica, also known as “melada pahit” in the Indo-Malay region has potential therapeutic value in treating Type 2 diabetes. The findings of the research, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, were derived from studying fractionated hydroethanolic extracts of B. javanica seeds, in particular, to determine its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Researchers tested B. javanica seeds on mice […]

07/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Study: New herbal medication effectively reduces arthritis symptoms

A new Korean trial tested the efficacy of ChondroT on rats suffering from collagenase-induced osteoarthritis. They reported that the newly-released medication – made of five different herbs from traditional Chinese medicine – suppressed inflammatory cytokines, toned down the harsh immune response, prevented the loss of articular cartilage, and protected the articular surface. The trial was supported […]

07/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

New study: Chinese folk medicine displays remarkable anti-arthritis activity

Diu Le Bang, a folk medicine derived from the roots of the nappy tree (Claoxylon indicum Hassk.), has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. In a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers found that Diu Le Bang possessed significant anti-arthritis activity based on models with adjuvant-induced arthritis […]

07/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Clinical trial examines the effects of green cardamom supplementation on the lipid profiles of diabetic patients

A proposed study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine claims to be the first randomized control trial (RCT) that will evaluate the effects of green cardamom supplementation in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences will determine how the spice influences glycemic status, lipid profile, and other biomarkers for patients […]

07/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Study: Improving lipid metabolism with a Chinese herbal complex

Danqi pill is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat coronary heart disease. In a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers identified salvianolic acids and Panax notoginseng saponins (DS) as the herb’s main components for improving metabolism in blocked arteries. Previous studies have indicated that the Danqi pill can regulate plasma […]

07/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Scientists identify an effective malaria remedy in an overlooked African tree

Researchers have established that the leaves of the Syzygium guineense, also known as the waterberry tree, contained anti-malarial activity, in line with its traditional use in preventing and treating malaria. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at how the leaf extract of S. guineense in mice infected with malaria. For the study, mice were inoculated with the […]

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