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Acacia catechu (black cutch) found to have immunomodulatory properties

March 16, 2021 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that A. catechu has immunomodulatory effects on humoral, cell-mediated and non-specific immune functions.

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Journal Reference:

Sunil MA, Sunitha VS, Radhakrishnan EK, Jyothis M. IMMUNOMODULATORY ACTIVITIES OF ACACIA CATECHU, A TRADITIONAL THIRST QUENCHER OF SOUTH INDIA. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 2019;10(3):185-191....

Novel bioactive peptides from Acacia catechu (black cutch) found to have inhibitory activities against the dengue virus

February 11, 2021 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that A. catechu is a great source of antiviral peptides against DENV infection that need to be further investigated.

Journal Reference:

Panya A, Yongpitakwattana P, Budchart P, Sawasdee N, Krobthong S, Paemanee A, Roytrakul S, Rattanabunyong K et al. NOVEL BIOACTIVE PEPTIDES DEMONSTRATING ANTI?DENGUE VIRUS ACTIVITY ISOLATED FROM THE ASIAN MEDICINAL PLANT ACACIA CATECHU....

Extracts from the acacia tree found to be useful in preventing cardiac injury caused by common chemotherapy drug

October 01, 2018 -

Chemotherapy is a long process designed to treat various types of cancer. Basically, it involves the administration of various chemo medications that poison cancer cells, killing them and retarding their progress. Unfortunately, chemotherapy medications do not discriminate between normal, healthy cells and cancer cells. As a result, cancer patients tend to suffer from a long list of chemo side effects, including hair loss, fatigue, a weakened immune system, and others.

Doxorubicin ...

Prevent gingivitis naturally with traditional Sudanese medicine

October 18, 2018 -

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a condition wherein the gums and periodontal tissues surrounding the teeth are inflamed. Based on the affected areas, periodontal diseases can be classified into two, gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is when inflammation occurs in the gums, leading to its redness, swelling, and bleeding. Meanwhile, periodontitis is when the bone and tissues of the teeth are inflamed, causing the formation of spaces between the teeth ...

RESEARCH: Manuka honey contains natural antiviral compounds that fight influenza (and covid)

January 31, 2022 -

Entitled, "Anti-influenza Viral Effects of Honey In Vitro: Potent High Activity of Manuka Honey," the study looked at the commonly researched H1N1 influenza strain known as A/WSN/3. Researchers infected MadineDarby canine kidney (MDCK) cells with the virus before exposing them to numerous types of honey.

In addition to manuka honey (L. scoparium), scientists also tested the effects of soba (F. esculentum; buckwheat), kanro (honeydew), acacia (R. pseudoacacia), and renge ...

Black cutch, an Asian medicinal plant, contains compounds that are effective against the dengue virus

February 23, 2021 -

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are four distinct, but closely related, serotypes of DENV. This means that a person can be infected by the virus as many as four times. Studies have also found that people who recover from infection by one serotype only develop partial and temporary cross-immunity to the other serotypes. Subsequent infections by other serotypes increases a person's risk of developing severe dengue.

The Centers for Disease Control ...

Many seeds need smoke in order to sprout; forest fires are necessary

July 12, 2004 - naturalnews.com printable article

Many seeds need smoke in order to sprout; forest fires are necessary

This is yet more evidence supporting the view I've long held on forest fires: let them burn, folks. Extinguishing forest fires is a bad strategy for preventing them. If you keep putting out the fires, they'll just get bigger when they do burn through. And while trees can easily survive a typical fire, if the underbrush has built up for too long (thanks to humans putting out all ...

Want a healthier heart? Start following a Mediterranean diet

November 27, 2018 -

Researchers recruited 83 women with metabolic syndrome for the study. All of the participants followed a Mediterranean-style, low-glycemic-load diet, but half of them were also asked to take a medical food containing phytosterols, soy protein, and extracts from hops and acacia.

A Mediterranean-style diet is typically composed of many fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and olive oil. It emphasizes getting protein from lean sources, such as fish and poultry rather than ...

Green glue: Tannins from softwood are being used as a renewable alternative to toxic phenol compounds in glue

August 09, 2018 -

This is taking sustainable adaptability to another level. Before this project, around three million tonnes of softwood bark – end-products of the Finnish forest industry – were burned as is or as a processing energy source in various pulp mills. This new venture expands the potential uses of Finnish forest biomass and could pave the way to the introduction of a new type of business for residents.

Scientists involved in the study say that the tannins found in softwood ...

Research finds medicinal plants, such as nettles, have potential for fighting diabetes

September 14, 2018 -

The researchers found that different cultures and regions across Iran use up to 49 plant species in order to address the metabolic condition. According to the experts, six of these plants belong to the Apiaceae family, while another six belong to the Asteraceae family. In addition, eight plant species belong to the Lamiaceae family. The scientists also observed that certain plant species have become more popular treatments than the others.

The scientists noted that ...

Plants against cancer: Eighteen 100% natural phytochemicals that prevent and treat cancers

March 30, 2023 -

Apigenin

Apigenin is a flavone present in vegetables, such as parsley, celery, chamomile and the Egyptian plant Moringa peregrina.

In a study published in Cell and Bioscience, apigenin was reported to suppress various human cancers in vitro and in vivo by multiple biological effects, such as triggering cell apoptosis and autophagy, inducing cell cycle arrest, suppressing cell migration and invasion and stimulating an immune response.Crocetin

Crocetin is a kind of ...

Can cinnamon extracts help with diabetes and obesity?

July 14, 2020 -

In a recent study, researchers from India examined the beneficial effects of ceylon cinnamon bark extracts on adiposity, insulin sensitivity and cardiometabolic markers. Previous investigations have indicated suggest that ceylon cinnamon has the ability to lower blood sugar levels and help with the management of diabetes complications.

The researchers reported their findings in an article published in the International journal of Green Pharmacy.A natural treatment ...

Data showing no racial bias in police shootings dubbed “racist,” college researcher who compiled it fired

July 13, 2020 -

Physicist Stephen Hsu was basically forced out of his position by the school after demonstrating with facts that police officers abuse and terrorize people equally, as opposed to the false Black Lives Matter (BLM) narrative that only black people are victimized by cops.

Hsu had gotten this information from fellow MSU psychology professor Joe Cesario, who explained during an interview "that the race of the officer doesn't matter when it comes to predicting whether black ...

Trouble in the wild? Use the bark of the fig tree to promote wound healing

June 20, 2018 -

Researchers at the Open University of Sri Lanka and Sri Jayewardenepura University looked at the cluster fig (Ficus racemosa L.), a type of fig tree found in Asia, Africa, America, and Australia. In their study, extracts were chemically derived from the stem barks of the cluster fig. These were then subjected to a scratch wound assay (SWA), a test to measure the ability of a compound to influence cell migration into the wound space. Two cell types were used in the assay: Baby ...

Natural toothpaste reduces risk of cavities: Herbal toothpaste found to raise mouth pH, reduce sugar in saliva

April 03, 2018 -

The practice of brushing your teeth is an effective method of achieving oral hygiene. However, with the advent of commercial toothpaste types that claim to prevent dental caries (the medical term for tooth decay), as well as inhibit the growth of dental plaque and gingivitis, their adverse side effects have been a growing cause for concern.

A particular risk is the presence of fluoride in commercial toothpaste products. According to consumer group Fluoride Action Network, ...

Robot replacement begins in fast food industry: Burger flipping robot set to replace humans next year in 50 California restaurants

September 16, 2017 -

According to a Daily Mail article, an artificial intelligence-based robot named “Flippy” is set to replace human workers in 50 locations of a California-based restaurant chain CaliBurger in 2018.

“We are excited about the impact Miso's AI-based solutions will have for the restaurant industry,” David Zito, Miso's chief executive officer (CEO), told CBS as quoted in The Daily Mail article. “Flippy cooks the perfect burger — every time,” according to the company.

The ...

Ants found to protect plants from disease by leaking “antibiotic” chemicals

March 19, 2021 -

Published in Oikos, it revealed that ants help reduce the bacterial load and increase the germination rate of plants. The ants themselves have colonies of bacteria on their legs and thoraxes that secrete antibiotics.

Unfortunately, lead author Joachim Offenberg, a senior scientist at Aarhus University in Denmark, said they do not know how ants exactly healed sick plants. Offenberg and his colleagues speculate that the pheromones ants produce to create chemical trails -- ...

Investigating the antioxidant and liver-protective properties of Surattense nightshade

June 18, 2020 -

Some of the most notable ones include Acacia mellifera (black thorn), Aerva javanica (kapok bush), Atriplex subrecta (sprawling saltbush) and Solanum surattense (Surattense nightshade), which are all known for their growth-stimulating and anti-hepatitis B activities. Black thorn, kapok bush and sprawling saltbush have also shown strong antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties in animal studies.

Compared with these medicinal plants, relatively little is known about the ...

No more human fast-food workers by mid-2020s? Burger-flipping robot replace employees

July 05, 2017 -

As reported by CNBC, the fast-food industry, in particular, is poised for dramatic changes, with the introduction of electronic kiosks and robotic food preparation that one expert has projected will obliterate human workers in the industry by the mid-2020s.

The financial news site noted:

Grilling burgers may be fun on the Fourth of July, but less so if hot grease is your daily grind.

Enter Miso Robotics. The southern California start-up has built a robotic ...

Australia begins covid ETHNIC CLEANSING with military roundups of indigenous people… junk science “sewage” testing used to imprison entire communities at gunpoint

November 23, 2021 -

These victims are being forcibly relocated to the Howard Springs quarantine camp in Darwin, Australia. Michael Gunner, the territory chief, admits to the military kidnapping and forced relocation of Australian indigenous people, even disparaging their family structures and implying they are savages because so many members of the community interact with each other like family. From Gunner's Facebook post:

What’s more concerning is the evidence of substantial mingling ...