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12 Potent ANTICANCER agents found in edible plants

January 30, 2024 -

Hallmark features of cancer include the ability to evade apoptosis (programmed cell death), induce angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow), replicate limitlessly, produce growth signals that are self-sufficient, be insensitive to anti-growth signals, invade nearby tissue and metastasize (spread to another part of the body).

Fortunately, studies show that naturally occurring bioactive compounds from plants, also known as phytochemicals, ...

Exploring the inhibitory activity of Tinospora cordifolia (heart-leaved moonseed) against diabetes symptoms

February 04, 2021 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that T. cordifolia extract and magnoflorine have immense anti-diabetic potential and can be developed into potent antidiabetic medications.

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Journal Reference:

Cherku PD, Reddy PK, Bittlingu K, Priya K, Dasari S. INHIBITORY ACTIVITY OF LEAF EXTRACT OF TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA AND MAGNOFLORINE ON ALDOSE REDUCTASE FOR CONTROL OF DIABETES....

A plant from the coffee family, Indian madder, found to help protect the lungs against tuberculosis

January 15, 2018 -

A team of researchers from the University of Limpopo in South Africa analyzed the protective effects of Rubia cordifolia, more commonly known as Indian madder, against virulent tuberculosis strains. The research team screened the ethanolic and dichloromethane leaf extract fractions of the Indian madder with the use of a fluorescent microplate test. In addition, the researchers monitored the antioxidant activity of the plant's leaf extract and measured their cytotoxicity to lymphocytes....

The hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties of heart-leaved moonseed

May 16, 2019 -

With these findings, the researchers concluded that heart-leaved moonseed offers significant protection against cadmium-induced oxidative stress in the liver.

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Find out more about medicinal plants that can help keep the liver healthy at LiverDamage.news.

Journal Reference:

Baskaran R, Priya LB, Sathish Kumar V, Padma VV. TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA EXTRACT PREVENTS CADMIUM-INDUCED ...

A plant from the coffee family, India madder, found to improve white blood cell count

October 28, 2018 -

Indian madder (Rubia cordifolia), which is also called manjistha in Sanskrit and majith in Hindi and Gujarathi and which belongs to the coffee family Rubiaceae, is known for treating various diseases as it exhibits antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-diarrheal properties. It is endemic in tropical Africa, India, Indonesia, and Japan.

Prior to this study, the plant has not been investigated for its anti-mycobacterial properties against virulent ...

This is why the heart-leaved moonseed is a beloved Ayurvedic medicine

November 02, 2018 -

The heart-leaved moonseed is considered an important drug in the Indian Systems of Medicine, having been used in medicine since the ancient times. In traditional medicine, the herb – also known as the Indian bitter – is heavily prescribed for a lot of conditions, including urinary problems, skin diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Earlier studies have found that the extracts of the heart-leaved moonseed contained antifungal and antimicrobial properties, ...

Heart-leaved moonseed herb has potential anti-diabetes effects

March 09, 2021 -

In clinical practice, diabetes is associated with a variety of symptoms, the most telling of which are elevated fasting and post-prandial (after meal) blood sugar levels. Also known as hyperglycemia, this condition can cause serious damage to vital organs, especially if left untreated.

When excess glucose molecules in the blood attach themselves to proteins -- a process called glycation -- the resulting products trigger oxidative stress and inflammation. These events lead ...

African medicinal plant shown to effectively reduce E.coli strains in the body

January 22, 2019 -

E. coli, which is short for Escherichia coli, is found in the intestines of both people and animals. Most strains of E. coli are harmless -- some are even part of the gut microbiota; however, certain types are pathogenic and can result in diarrhea, as well as other diseases. To note, there are six types of E. coli that are harmful to humans, the most common of which is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

The researchers investigated the antimicrobial properties of ...

The Indian madder offers a natural way to remedy diarrhea

August 26, 2018 -

Diarrhea is one of the deadliest health conditions in many developing countries. To an adult, it might seem more like an annoyance than an actual disease, but diarrhea in children is a serious matter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in nine child deaths worldwide is caused by the condition.

Most of the fatalities from diarrhea occur because of the dehydration that results from it. Because of the uncontrolled bowel movement, the ...

Effortlessly grow these ten plants in the shade with little to no sunlight

April 24, 2017 -

While many plants love the sun, some plants thrive in darker or cooler conditions. Whether it’s a big tree or the shadow from a nearby building, shade doesn’t mean you can’t grow plants or beautiful flowers in these locations. Here are ten plants that will turn a shady garden or terrace into a lush, thriving, colorful oasis.1.      Heuchera (Coral bells)

Add a touch of color to shady front borders by planting heuchera or coral bells. Though some varieties have flowers, ...

Health and nutrition: Study links eating a plant-based diet to lower risk of diabetes

April 14, 2022 -

The study, which was conducted by a team from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, sought to identify metabolite profiles related to different plant-based diets and investigate possible associations between the profiles and the risk of developing T2D.

Over 90 percent of diabetes cases are T2D. Global prevalence of T2D in adults has more than tripled in less than two decades, with cases increasing from around 150 million in 2000 to over 450 million in 2019....

Survival medicine: 10 Medicinal plants used by the Cherokees

September 10, 2020 -

Several of these Cherokee medicinal plants are still in use today as herbal remedies. These plants can come in handy for preppers and survivalists alike. Here are some that have been traditionally used by the Cherokee people and their respective uses. (h/t to BioPrepper.com)Mullein (Verbascum)

Of the more than 200 species of the mullein plant, the common mullein is one of the most popular and ubiquitous species. Initially endemic to Europe, settlers introduced this ...