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News & Articles By Ellaine Castillo
02/05/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
TCM plant found to have powerful antinociceptive properties
A joint effort by scientists from Kazakhstan, Brazil, Ukraine, and Ireland, was able to discover that desert ginseng (Cistanche salsa) has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. This finding, which was published in The Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy, was based on the results of in vivo experiments conducted in mice. Desert ginseng, which is a parasitic plant native to […]
02/04/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Whole-body vibration exercise improves blood flow
Researchers from various research institutions in Brazil and Spain found that whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) can significantly improve blood flow. This finding, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, was based on their review of papers available through bibliographical databases. Control over skin blood flow tends to decrease as a result of […]
02/01/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Mexican ethnomedicine holds potential as natural antimicrobial agent
The prevalent and improper use of antibiotics and antifungal medications has led to the development of drug-resistant microorganisms. This is a matter of grave importance because these pathogens can cause infections that don’t just last longer than usual but also have a higher risk of causing disability or death. Since commonly-used antimicrobials are not effective against drug-resistant microorganisms, there […]
02/01/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Flowering plant from the Amazon rainforest found to have anticancer potential
Cancer is a highly dreaded disease. A huge portion of the fear that goes with this disease can be attributed to the different side effects associated with – ironically – its treatment. Worse still, conventional cancer treatments have very low success rates so they may be doing more harm than good. Chemotherapy, which is a common cancer treatment, has […]
01/31/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Aceitillo essential oil has great antimicrobial activity
Scientists from various research institutions in Mexico showed that aceitillo (Bursera morelensis) essential oil has potent antibacterial and antifungal activity. This finding, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, supports the traditional use of aceitillo as a treatment for skin infections and wounds. Aceitillo is a tree endemic to Mexico that belongs to […]
01/31/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
The medicinal potential of TCM herb, Gynura
Researchers from Soochow University in China conducted a review on the different medicinal properties of Gynura (Gynura divaricata), a commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Their findings, which were published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, showed that Gynura contains compounds that contribute to its pharmacological properties. For centuries, TCM has […]
01/28/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
This traditional Ayurvedic medicine is one of the more powerful natural anti-inflammatory remedies out there
Many traditional medicines are now backed by scientific proof for their effectiveness, leading to more treatments that are not only effective but also safe. The Indian Gentian (Gentiana kurroo) is a commonly used plant in Ayurvedic medicine that researchers have experimentally proven to have anti-inflammatory activity. This finding, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative, […]
01/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Australian rainforest tree shows promise as powerful antiseptic
Researchers from Griffith University have found that Oliver’s sassafras (Cinnamomum oliveri), a rainforest tree native to Australia, has potent antibacterial activity. This finding, which was published in the journal Pharmacognosy Communications, shows that Oliver’s sassafras has potential use as a natural antiseptic. Oliver’s sassafras, also known as camphorwood, black sassafras, or cinnamon wood, is commonly found […]
01/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
A native tropical Asian plant found to have remarkable antioxidant activity
A study conducted by researchers from Savitribai Phule Pune University revealed that different ironweed (Vernonia cinerea) extracts possess antioxidant activity. In the study, published in Free Radicals and Antioxidants, antioxidant activity was determined using extracts from different organs of ironweed, which were extracted using different solvents. Traditionally, ironweed plant has been used for different medicinal […]
01/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Korean traditional medicine validated to be an effective anti-inflammatory agent
Too much of anything is bad, even if that something is good for you. Take inflammation, for instance. It’s one of the body’s earliest defense reactions to pathogens. But too much of it requires immediate treatment, otherwise it can damage other organs. While conventional treatments are available, these aren’t without risk and can be harmful to a […]
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