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08/07/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Could a medicinal herb native to California treat Alzheimer’s?
The medicinal herb called yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum) contains a compound that may be able to reduce harmful swelling in the brain. Researchers said the plant-based chemical shows promise as a potential natural treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Native to California, yerba santa means “holy herb” in Spanish. Yerba santa is traditionally used as a natural remedy for headaches, fevers, and other […]
09/22/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The cabbage tree relieves pain and inflammation without any of the side effects caused by conventional drugs
A local tree has captured the interest of Ethiopian researchers for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. They reported that the leaves of the cabbage tree (Moringa stenopetala) could relieve disease-induced inflammation and pain without causing adverse side effects attributed to pharmaceutical drugs. Both inflammation and pain can cause severe problems if left untreated. Acute, chronic, and long-standing […]
09/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A cucumber a day keeps the heart doctor away
The old folk wisdom “an apple day keeps the doctor away” just got an upgrade, thanks to the work of Italian researchers. Only now, it’s cucumbers instead of apples, and heart doctors instead of regular ones. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they showed that the cucumber (Cucumis sativus) can protect the […]
09/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) helps patients with multiple sclerosis maintain their cognitive function
Rehmannia (Radix rehmanniae) is a staple of traditional Chinese medicine. This medicinal herb contains many beneficial compounds such as catalpol, which can protect against brain diseases. A recent study showed that the catalpol extract from Rehmannia could preserve the cognitive capabilities of people afflicted with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis inflames cerebral tissue, breaks down the […]
09/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Natural brain food: Rhubarb protects against severe damage caused by traumatic brain injury
Roll out all your recipes for rhubarb, because the herb is a powerful brain food packed with the protective compound rhein. A Chinese study reported that eating rhubarb can shield your brain against the side effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that are growing more common these days. Dubbed the “silent epidemic,” TBI is caused […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hailed by Ayurvedic healers as a powerful medicine, bael is now proven to protect diabetics from other health complications
Ayurvedic medicine has long considered bael (Aegle marmelos) to be a marvelous source of many medicinal products. Recently, Pakistani researchers reported that an extract from its fruit could also inhibit the production of harmful substances that can cause additional health complications in diabetes patients. These substances are called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). They are produced by […]
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