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Korean herb “dog-strangling vine” found to be an effective treatment against viruses

March 12, 2019 -

The roots of the dog-strangling vine that were used in the study came from the Jaechun Yakcho market at Chungchungbuk-do in South Korea and were identified by the Department of Plant Resources in Kongju National University.

The researchers found out that the plant can be utilized to alleviate the effects of bovine viral diarrhea virus. (Related: 11 Effective Natural Remedies To Treat Viral Infections.)

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is an enveloped positive-strand ...

Reduce the effects of a high-fat diet with agrimony

October 09, 2018 -

"A. pilosa is a healthful food for [humans] that may potentially be used to treat obesity-related insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome," the researchers wrote in their report. "Although A. pilosa is [an] edible wild plant, there is an urgent need for research to investigate the impact on human health."

The researchers selected seven-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats and randomly assigned them to the following groups: the control group (who will be fed a normal diet), ...

Efficient and eco-friendly: Growers are using discarded coffee straw as mulch to great benefit

February 17, 2019 -

Still, that hasn't stopped scientists and other experts from exploring the options that are available to them as far as better utilizing these items are concerned. One recent attempt, which was made by researchers from Brazil, looks at how typical waste material can be used to enhance further the level of production achieved and increase the yield in a conventional farm.

To be more specific, the researchers conducted a study that allowed coffee growers to use coffee ...

Natural is always best: Three shrubs native to North America found to be great alternative bioherbicides

October 20, 2018 -

Allelopathy is the process wherein one plant releases chemicals that inhibit the growth of other plants in its immediate vicinity. A good example of this is how the walnut tree produces juglone, a compound that inhibits the growth and development of other plant species in its immediate surroundings. Allelopathy plays an important role in maintaining both diversity and harmony among plant species in a specific area.

However, allelopathy may also contribute to the explosive ...

Agrimony: An ancient healing herb with modern uses

May 23, 2025 -

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria), a plant steeped in history and revered for its medicinal properties, is a hidden gem in the world of herbal medicine. Known by various names such as common agrimony, church steeples or sticklewort, this herb has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments.

With its dark green, serrated leaves and soft, sticky hairs that cling to passersby, agrimony is as intriguing in its appearance as it is in its potential ...

Plant extracts from Rosaceae plants can be used as natural treatments for cholera

June 16, 2020 -

Diarrhea, the main symptom of cholera, is characterized by loose, watery stools that can last for a few days or longer. It usually indicates a digestive problem, such as a functional disorder, food intolerance or an infection caused by a parasite, virus or bacteria.

Diarrhea can cause dehydration – this is why replenishing lost fluids and electrolytes is crucial when treating this symptom. In the case of cholera, treatment also includes antibiotics to stop Vibrio cholerae from ...