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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 […]
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 […]
02/03/2021
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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 […]
01/27/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Identification of medicinal plants used in Ghana to treat malaria
In this study, researchers at the Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine in Ghana documented indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants used to treat malaria to facilitate the discovery of new candidate drugs. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Medicinal plants are widely used for the treatment of diseases, including malaria, in […]
01/21/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cassia siamea has potential thrombolytic activity
Researchers at the Vijaya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for Women in India investigated the total phenolic content of Cassia siamea (yellow cassia) extracts and their in vitro thrombolytic activities. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. For their experiment, the researchers first prepared C. siamea aqueous and alcoholic extracts. They then […]
01/13/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Identifying the anti-inflammatory activity of Ayurvedic plants with steroidal saponins
Researchers at SV Ayurvedic College in India discussed various Ayurvedic medicinal plants that are known to contain saponins with anti-inflammatory activities. Their article was published in the International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine. Inflammation is a local reaction of living tissue. Without it, bacterial infections will left unaddressed, wounds will never heal and injured organs might remain permanently damaged. […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ginkgo biloba found to have neuroprotective effects against retinal ganglion cell degeneration
In this study, South Korean researchers investigated the neuroprotective effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) against hypoxic injury to retinal ganglion cells (RGC) both in vitro and in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Hypoxia-induced oxidative stress and disturbed microvascular circulation are both implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. On the […]
05/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Mosquitoes find human targets by following the CO2 they exhale: Study
A recent study, published in Current Biology, revealed that mosquitoes track their targets – including humans – based on the smell of carbon dioxide. Human breath is loaded with this particular gas, and this leads mosquitoes to their target better than visual cues. Carbon dioxide alerts mosquitoes to potential hosts Previous research has established that mosquitoes […]
05/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists study the in vivo antiplasmodial activity of J. gossypiifolia in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice
In this study, researchers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria evaluated the in vivo antiplasmodial activity of the ethanol leaf extract and fractions obtained from Jatropha gossypiifolia (bellyache bush) using Plasmodium berghei-infected mice. Their results were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. The researchers analyzed the phytochemical composition, physicochemical properties and median lethal dose (LD50) […]
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