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04/06/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lycopene found to inhibit pathway involved in Helicobacter pylori-induced gastric cancer
In this study, researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea evaluated the effects of lycopene on hyperproliferation induced by Helicobacter pylori infection. They reported their findings in an article published in the journal Nutrition Research. H. pylori is known to colonize the human stomach and is linked to an increased risk of gastric diseases, including gastric […]
03/30/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Vitamin C and zinc for the management of malaria
In this study, researchers from Nigeria and the U.K. evaluated the effects of different combinations of vitamin C and zinc on hematological parameters and the mortality of mice infected with the malaria parasite, Plasmodium berghei. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. According to research, iron and zinc deficiencies are common in […]
03/16/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the protective effects of Etlingera hemisphaerica leaf extracts against mercuric chloride toxicity
Indonesian researchers investigated the protective effects of Etlingera hemisphaerica (helani tulip ginger) ethanolic leaf extract (LE3H) against mercuric chloride (HgCl2) toxicity in mice. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. For their experiment, the researchers gave 95 male mice food and drink ad libitum while administering different concentrations of LE3H (0.13, […]
03/03/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Validating the ethnomedicinal uses of Aegle marmelos, an Ayurvedic medicine
In this study, researchers from Australia and South Korea reviewed scientific evidence verifying the pharmacological activities of Aegle marmelos. Their article was published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. A. marmelos is commonly known as bael in Nepal and India. It is a member of the Rutaceae, or citrus family. Bael is a valuable medicinal plant and […]
03/03/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bridelia ferruginea found to inhibit carbohydrate metabolism and pancreatic oxidative stress
Nigerian researchers evaluated the antioxidant activities and inhibitory effects of Bridelia ferruginea (BF) leaf extracts on the in vitro activities of key enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. BF is a straggly tree commonly found in the savannah. Its leaves are said to be rich […]
02/16/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the cytotoxicity of plant-derived phenolic compounds toward human carcinoma cells
In this study, researchers from Kenya, Cameroon and Turkey evaluated the cytotoxicity of 11 naturally occurring compounds on human carcinoma cell lines and normal fibroblasts. Their findings were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Cancer is a major health issue worldwide, and its treatment mainly relies on chemotherapy. In search of natural anti-cancer […]
02/12/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the antioxidant and cardioprotective activities of Oroxylum indicum (Indian trumpet tree)
Researchers at the Amala Cancer Research Center in India evaluated the cardioprotective effect of Oroxylum indicum (Indian trumpet) against doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. O. indicum is known in Ayurveda as a dasamula plant — a medicinal plant used to treat respiratory problems — with […]
02/11/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Novel bioactive peptides from Acacia catechu (black cutch) found to have inhibitory activities against the dengue virus
Researchers from Thailand isolated bioactive compounds from 33 Thai medicinal plants and evaluated their inhibitory activities against dengue virus (DENV) infection. They reported their findings in an article published in the journal Chemical Biology & Drug Design. Food-derived bioactive proteins and peptides have therapeutic properties, and researchers are developing more and more interest in them. Medicinal plants […]
02/03/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ethnomedicinal uses of plants grown in gardens in the Eastern Himalayas
In this study, researchers from India, Nepal and Fiji explored and documented the diversity and population status of ethnomedicinal plants grown in home gardens and their medicinal uses. Their findings were published in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. Not much is known about the ethnomedicinal plants commonly planted in home gardens in the foothill region of […]
01/28/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Anti-malarial potential of Senna occidentalis leaves
In this study, researchers from Nigeria and Malaysia evaluated the ability of hexane, methanol and aqueous leaf extracts of Senna occidentalis (coffee senna) to prevent B-hematin formation in vitro. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Herbal Medicine. The search for natural antimalarial agents from plant sources has yielded significant success in […]
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