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Processed Cocoa Loses Two-Thirds of Health-Enhancing Alkaloids

September 24, 2008 - Processed Cocoa Loses Two-Thirds of Health-Enhancing Alkaloids

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: cacao, health news, Natural News

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Natural alkaloids extracted from daffodils discovered to have anti-cancer effects

March 18, 2018 -

Scientists from Belgium say that a special extract made from daffodils, featuring an alkaloid named haemanthamine, can slow the growth of cancer cells. Will their research pave the way for more plant-based medicine?Scientists use daffodils to fight cancer cells

Hailing from the RNA Molecular Biology Laboratory at the Université Libre De Bruxelles in Belgium, lead researcher Denis Lafontaine and his team examined the potential daffodils have for fighting cancer.

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Nigerian vegetables show promise in preventing neurodegeneration

April 12, 2019 -

Plants synthesize alkaloids to repel herbivorous animals that graze on them. These phytochemicals often taste bitter and can prove to be toxic if ingested in large amounts.

Ironically, alkaloids and similar chemicals that drive off or kill certain animals will not harm other forms of life. The latter can even use the plant compounds for its own benefit.

This is the case for editan and utazi. Grown in southern Nigeria, the bitter-tasting leaves ...

Plants “adapt or die” too: Study finds botanical defense mechanisms evolve based on herbivores’ immunity to chemical toxins

March 20, 2018 - alkaloids, which are poisonous to mammals such as dogs and humans.

The Academy researchers were able to determine the first time dogbane and milkweeds evolved the ability to produce pyrrolizidine alkaloids. They were also able to count the number of times the plants stopped producing the toxic chemicals. (Related: Milkweed sap cures common skin cancers.)Dogbane and milkweeds have butterflies to blame

Livshultz's team identified a single origin of the ...

Compounds from two Nigerian vegetables found to inhibit enzymes implicated in neurodegenerative diseases

December 24, 2020 - alkaloids isolated from these vegetables on the activities of enzymes involved in neurodegeneration.

The researchers reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements.Alkaloids from two African vegetables can inhibit enzymes that break down neurotransmitters

Plants produce alkaloids as part of their defense mechanism against herbivores. Alkaloids are known to have pharmacological properties that ...

Fungal chemicals kill cancer cells

March 18, 2013 - Fungal chemicals kill cancer cells

Monday, March 18, 2013 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: alkaloids, cancer cells, fungi

Alkaloids target cancer cells, ignore healthy ones

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Oregon grape extract: A natural treatment for psoriasis

April 12, 2018 -

As far back as 1900, there have been cases when an individual suffering from psoriasis made a recovery after regularly taking an extract made from Oregon grape root. Today, its herbal preparations are used as alternatives and tonics for a number of conditions.

This common use is attributed to the rich number of alkaloids found in M. aquifolium, the most important of which is berberine.

Britannica defines alkaloids as naturally-occurring nitrogen-based ...

Researchers discover evidence of HALLUCINOGEN use among ancient Europeans

April 14, 2023 -

Researchers in Spain found proof of this in the form of human hair strands from a Bronze Age burial site in the island of Menorca. The strands collected from the Es Càrritx cave contained traces of hallucinogens acquired from plants. The latter may have been used as part of a ritualistic ceremony by shamans of that time.

Previous studies looking at drug use in ancient Europe have mostly depended on indirect evidence. Other signs of prehistoric drug use in the continent ...

Beriba found to be cytotoxic against human cancer cells

January 15, 2019 -

Overall, the results of the study show that beriba has potent antimicrobial and anticancer effects that can be attributed to the presence of aporphine alkaloids.

The full text of the study is available at this link.

Read more news articles on how you can prevent and treat cancer by visiting AntiCancer.news.

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Rinaldi MV, Díaz IE, Suffredini IB, Moreno PR. ALKALOIDS AND BIOLOGICAL ...

Flowering plant from the Amazon rainforest found to have anticancer potential

February 01, 2019 - alkaloids.

One plant species that belongs to the Annonaceae family is beriba, which is commonly found in the flooded areas of northern Amazon forests. It produces an edible fruit that is widely consumed by locals and bark that can be made into a medicinal tea for parasitic infections, anemia, and chronic diarrhea. Previous studies have shown that extracts from the stem of beriba are effective against the Gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus mutans and even breast ...

This West African vegetable can be used to heal an impaired liver

October 29, 2018 - alkaloids. In addition, the fluted pumpkin seed extract was also considered safe to use as it did not cause any harmful or toxic effects even at high doses of its intake.

Based on the results of the study, the researchers concluded that fluted pumpkin seed is a safe and effective alternative to prevent liver damage and to treat a damaged liver. (Related: DHA shown to reduce proteins involved in liver fibrosis; good news for the obese.)

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Study finds that common verbena treats convulsions better than conventional drugs

October 22, 2018 - alkaloids and glycosides were present in the extracts. Previous studies have shown that the alkaloids piperine and berberine have anticonvulsant activity, which could mean that the currently unidentified alkaloids in the extracts might also be responsible for the plant's anticonvulsant activity. In addition to this, the researchers observed that the extracts were not toxic to the mice.

From these results, it can be determined that the common verbena ...

Chinese goldthread found to effectively treat neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s

June 26, 2019 - alkaloids in the Chinese goldthread, they found that berberine and coptisine were the main active compounds responsible for the observed neuroprotective effect. However, the full extract of the Chinese goldthread was more effective than the tested single alkaloids. In the animal model of Parkinson’s disease, the Chinese goldthread improved motor functions and increased tyrosine hydroxylase-positive neurons.

With these findings, the research team concluded ...

Foraging 101: How to identify poisonous plants in the wild (and in your garden)

June 17, 2020 -

If you plan to augment your food supply with foraged edibles, learn how to differentiate between plants and berries that are safe to eat and common poisonous plants in your garden and in the wild. (h/t to PreppersWill.com)Edible plants with poisonous parts

Here is a list edible plants with poisonous parts you need to avoid, especially when SHTF and you don't have access to emergency medical services.

Toxic compounds in common poisonous plants

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The science behind capers: A nutritional and bioactive powerhouse

December 05, 2024 -

For centuries, people used capers to treat ailments, such as digestive issues, inflammation and liver problems, among others. Modern research now provides a scientific basis for many of these traditional claims, pointing to a complex array of bioactive compounds packed into these tiny buds.Nutrients and phytochemicals

Capers may be small but they are loaded with nutrients and phytochemicals that contribute to overall health.

Capers contain vitamin K, essential ...

Cat’s claw bark emerges as Lyme disease’s nemesis, outsmarting stealth bacteria when antibiotics fail

July 08, 2025 - alkaloids, like isopteropodine, wage biological warfare on these stealth tactics. Unlike synthetic drugs that only target one bacterial form, cat’s claw’s pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids (POAs) dismantle Lyme’s inherent survival strategy.

Indigenous healers in Peru have used cat’s claw for centuries to treat infections and inflammation. Modern science now validates their wisdom. A 2020 study found Lyme patients using Samento—a TOA-free cat’s claw extract—reported ...

Syrian rue’s psychoactive and medicinal power revealed in 2,700-year-old ritual

May 28, 2025 - alkaloids — powerful bioactive compounds that act as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which can amplify the effects of other psychoactive substances while also exhibiting antidepressant and antimicrobial properties.Some of harmala's actions on the body and mind:

The new study analyzed organic residues inside ceramic fumigation devices excavated at Qurayyah, an ancient oasis settlement in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Using high-performance ...

A natural remedy for neuropathic pain: Purple passionflower

November 21, 2018 - alkaloids in the purple passionflower extract. Based on previous studies, flavonoids can relieve pain through mechanisms involving opioids and GABA. Additionally, flavonoids have potential applications in neuropathic pain and diabetes treatments.

Based on these results, it can be determined that extracts from the purple passionflower have analgesic, anxiolytic, and sedative effects. They also observed that the extracts can relieve neuropathic pain through a mechanism ...

TCM’s Coptis chinensis found to have neuroprotective effects against disease causes by oxidative stress, including Parkinson’s

June 20, 2019 -

In conclusion, Chinese goldthread and its main alkaloids could possibly be used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

To read more studies on Chinese goldthread and its potential health benefits, visit ChineseMedicine.news.

Journal Reference:

Friedemann T, Ying Y, Wang W, Kramer ER, Schumacher U, Fei J, Schroder S. NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF COPTIS CHINENSIS IN MPP+ AND MPTP-INDUCED PARKINSON’S DISEASE MODELS....