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Plant Medicine
Health benefits of thyme
Thyme is an herb that is related to the mint family and … Read more...
Tecrium polium reduces painful menstrual cycles in clinical trial
Felty germander (Tecrium polium) is a perennial grows in rocky … Read more...
Clinical trial shows the polyphenol hesperidin improves HDL in patients after a heart attack
Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found in a variety of edible plants, especially … Read more...
What are the health benefits of mangos?
We have all heard of beta-carotene, one of the yellow color in … Read more...
Clinical trial evaluated almonds for reducing uric acid levels
High uric acid levels have been on the rise as more and … Read more...
Gundelia tourenfortii (Crown of thorns) reduces cholesterol in 8 week clinical trial
Gundelia tourenfortii is popular throughout the Middle East including Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, … Read more...
Body weight and fat reduced with Aster extract after 12 weeks in humans
In 2014, 1.9 billion adults worldwide were overweight while another 600 million … Read more...
Low dose curcumin shows benefits in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in 8 weeks
Curcumin, a polyphenol found in turmeric (Curcuma longa), was evaluated in a … Read more...
25 year study suggests epicatechin reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
Epicatechin is an antioxidant polyphenol that is found in tea, chocolate, and … Read more...
10 herbs and plants that lower blood pressure naturally
Are you looking for an easy way to lower your blood pressure … Read more...
Could Berberine used in Traditional Chinese Medicine help with irritable bowel disease?
It can be uncomfortable to talk about…but healthy and normal bowel movements … Read more...
Does ginger reduce upset stomach from antibiotics?
Ginger is used in a variety of south Asian and Southeast Asian … Read more...
Could the Mediterranean Diet be a strategy to reduce the risk of diabetes?
As diabetes becomes more and more common it will soon be impossible … Read more...
New study suggests many Ginkgo biloba supplements are low quality
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is one of the most popular herbal products … Read more...
Quaker Oats being sued for $5 million for pesticide use in ‘100% Natural’ oatmeal
In a class action federal lawsuit a Brooklyn man has targeted Quaker … Read more...
Are pregnant women getting enough vitamin B12?
During pregnancy there is a significant increase in the nutrient requirements of … Read more...
What are proanthocyanidins?
Proanthocyanidins (pronounced ‘pro-ann-tho-sai-an-i-dins’) are a diverse class of phytochemicals present in the … Read more...