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News & Articles By Janine Acero
07/10/2019
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By Janine Acero
Review looks at anti-tyrosinase potential of different medicinal herbs
Tyrosinase is an enzyme responsible for the appearance of brown discoloration in fruits and vegetables, as well as age spots and melasma in humans. Researchers from Jadavpur University in India reviewed different medicinal herbs for their anti-tyrosinase potential. Their findings appeared in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. Tyrosinase is a multifunctional, copper-containing enzyme responsible for […]
07/09/2019
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By Janine Acero
The pharmacology and phytochemistry of Carthamus tinctorius L. (safflower)
Researchers from the University of Macau and the Hong Kong Baptist University compiled comprehensive and up-to-date information on the phytochemistry and pharmacology of Carthamus tinctorius, also known as safflower. Their review appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Safflower is a multifunctional cash crop. Its flowers and seeds are used extensively in folk medicine in China, Japan, Korea, […]
07/04/2019
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By Janine Acero
Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer attenuates inflammation from gastritis, arthritis, hepatitis
Korean researchers studied the anti-inflammatory properties of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, commonly known as Korean red ginseng, for potentially treating arthritis, gastritis, and hepatitis. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Korean red ginseng (KRG) is an herbal medicine used worldwide and is prepared from P. ginseng C.A. Meyer (Araliaceae). Some of its active ingredients, ginsenosides, […]
07/03/2019
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By Janine Acero
Astragalus membranaceus relieves inflammation and protects against gastrointestinal cancer: Review
Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University reviewed the anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties of Astragalus membranaceus, a medicinal herb used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A. membranaceus is used in TCM to make herbal formulations for the treatment of various diseases and disorders. It has […]
06/25/2019
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By Janine Acero
Xanthium strumarium, used in folk medicine, shown to have anti-inflammatory effects
Korean researchers investigated the anti-inflammatory potential of Xanthium strumarium, a plant extensively used in traditional Chinese medicine. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Rough cocklebur (X. strumarium) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many years to treat arthritis, bronchitis, and rhinitis. The researchers investigated the mechanism by which it ameliorates inflammatory diseases. […]
06/24/2019
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By Janine Acero
The potential neuroprotective properties of salidroside from Rhodiola rosea
Researchers from China investigated the potential neuroprotective properties of salidroside, a chemical compound found in the plant Rhodiola rosea. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Microglial activation leads to increased production of pro-inflammatory enzymes and cytokines, which is considered to be a key factor in neurodegenerative diseases. Only a few drugs […]
06/12/2019
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By Janine Acero
Anticancer activity of doxorubicin can be enhanced with Caesalpinia spinosa
Researchers from Colombia evaluated extracts from Caesalpinia spinosa, commonly known as spiny holdback tree, for their antitumor activities and to see if the plant can be a possible adjuvant to conventional chemotherapy medicine. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Cancer stem cells (CSC) are the primary cell type responsible for metastasis and relapse. ABC-transporters […]
05/26/2019
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By Janine Acero
Researchers examine the ability of sandarac essential oil to inhibit microbial growth
With the overprescription of antibiotics, it is becoming challenging to control pathogenic bacteria with conventional medicine, which raises the risk for diseases and infections. Mother Nature has provided solutions to these problems since ancient times, and when thinking about natural remedies, essential oils are one of the things that immediately come to mind. The scientific […]
05/24/2019
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By Janine Acero
Topical uses for marijuana: Study finds it effective at soothing skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis
Skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis can potentially be treated with marijuana, a recent study suggests. Robert Dellavalle from the University of Colorado School of Medicine explains how some compounds found in marijuana might relieve itching and pain in people suffering from these skin diseases. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It serves as a protective layer […]
05/23/2019
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By Janine Acero
Exploring the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of galangal
Researchers from India investigated the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of Kaempferia galanga L., commonly known as aromatic ginger. Their findings appeared in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. K. galanga L., known by other names such as Kacholam and Kencur, is a medicinal plant of India that is widely used in the preparation of […]
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