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07/17/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Study: Herbal plants found to treat tuberculosis naturally

A major issue facing the medical community today is the rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, which hampers current efforts to end the deadly disease globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that while the incidences of tuberculosis have been decreasing by around two percent each year, all effort must be made in exploring every option to […]

07/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Researchers find three herbal plants work better than antibiotics for treating tuberculosis

Researchers analyzed three well-known natural remedies for tuberculosis (TB) to scientifically validate their usefulness in treating the condition. Extracts from the crepe jasmine (Tabernaemontana coronaria), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), and the crepe ginger (Costus speciosus) were evaluated for their in vitro anti-TB activity at different solvent partitions to identify their most active phytochemical compounds. The results […]

03/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Salep (orchid extract) found to offer protective effects against isoniazid medication toxicity of the liver

Isoniazid is a commonly used drug for treating tuberculosis, but its hepatotoxic side effects can interfere with the course of treatment. In a study published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, researchers suggest using orchid extract (salep) to protect the liver against the effects of isoniazid. The researchers set out to build on their previous studies […]

01/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A plant from the coffee family, Indian madder, found to help protect the lungs against tuberculosis

A study discovered that the ethanolic leaf extracts of the plant Rubia cordifolia or Indian madder contain anti-mycobacterial, cytotoxic, and antioxidant activities, which can be used in fighting against mycobacterial tuberculosis infection. A team of researchers from the University of Limpopo in South Africa analyzed the protective effects of Rubia cordifolia, more commonly known as Indian […]

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