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5 Herbal remedies for the common cold and flu

a month ago -

A cold is a minor infection that affects the nose and throat and can be caused by any one of over 200 respiratory viruses. The predominant cause of the common cold are the rhinoviruses, which are some of the smallest viruses in existence.

The common cold is highly contagious and causes symptoms like cough, clogged or runny nose, sneezing and a scratchy throat. It can also cause fever in infants and young children. (Related: Common cold can help boost immunity against COVID, ...

12 Medicinal herbs and spices that can boost the immune system

June 08, 2023 -

As you age, your immune system naturally weakens: Production of B and T cells in your bone marrow and thymus greatly decreases, and mature white blood cells (lymphocytes) in secondary lymphoid tissues gradually diminish in function. B cells are the immune cells responsible for producing antibodies, while T cells are important for antigen recognition and immunological memory. Both these cells play a huge role in keeping you safe from infectious diseases.

Because of this ...

Garcinia kola and Allium sativum found to be effective alternative antimicrobials for respiratory pathogens

June 18, 2018 -

Researchers concluded that a mixture made from G. kola and A. sativum has a potent antimicrobial property and can be used against pathogens that cause upper respiratory tract infections.

Find the full text of the study at this link.

Journal Reference:

Ohanu ME, Nduka JU, Otuu CF, Shu EN, Nkechinyere IS. ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF ETHANOL AND AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF GARCINIA KOLA AND ALLIUM SATIVUM AGAINST SOME RESPIRATORY ...

Prevent and fight cancer with allium and cruciferous vegetables

September 10, 2019 -

The lowdown on allium and cruciferous vegetables

Allium vegetables are some of the most recognizable plants in the world. Aside from being common garden inclusions or crops, these famous vegetables share the same basic appearance: long, thin, grass-like leaves attached to either a thick stem or bulb. Allium vegetables are featured not only in different types of cuisine but also in many traditional medicines.

The word allium is the Latin word for garlic, so it's no surprise ...

Eat your veggies: 6 allium vegetables and their health benefits

May 01, 2019 -

Alliums contain organosulfur compounds that possess antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. These compounds can also help prevent blood clots. They are responsible for most of the health benefits offered by alliums.

Alliums are versatile, and you can use them as main ingredients or add them to boost the flavor of various dishes such as:

Six popular alliums

This list of alliums include chives, garlic, leeks, ...

Scientists document the anti-cancer properties of the Allium wallichii

July 24, 2018 -

The outcomes of the study led the researchers to conclude that AW could be used as a potential anti-cancer agent.

Find the full text of this study at this link.

For more stories on natural cancer treatments, go to AntiCancer.news.

Journal Reference:

Bhandari J, Muhammad B, Thapa P, Shrestha BG. STUDY OF PHYTOCHEMICAL, ANTI-MICROBIAL, ANTI-OXIDANT, AND ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES OF ALLIUM WALLICHII. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine....

Use these 17 herbs and spices to fight diabetes

January 29, 2015 - naturalnews.com printable article

Use these 17 herbs and spices to fight diabetes

Fight diabetes with these 17 herbs and spices

1. Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

2. Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

3. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

4. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

5. Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)

6. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

7. Dill (Anethum graveolens)

8. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

9. Garlic (Allium sativum)

10. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

11. Peppermint (Mentha ...

Combination of fenugreek seeds and garlic found to exhibit cardioprotective properties

March 26, 2019 -

In conclusion, the findings of the study suggest that the combination of fenugreek seeds and garlic exhibits powerful cardioprotective effects, especially in the prevention of heart attack.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

To read more studies on keeping the heart healthy through dietary interventions, visit FoodCures.news.

Journal Reference:

Mukthamba P, Srinivasan K. DIETARY FENUGREEK (TRIGONELLA ...

Researchers explore the anti-cancer potential of a local onion from Iran

March 16, 2020 -

In a recent study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from Iran investigated the anti-cancer potential of an Allium plant that's native to their country. A. bakhtiaricum is a species of onion that grows in the Zagros mountains. To the best of their knowledge, no investigations have been done on the beneficial properties of this local plant.Local onion in Iran shows potency against breast cancer cells

Allium plants have long ...

Use these 17 herbs and spices to fight diabetes

January 29, 2015 - Use these 17 herbs and spices to fight diabetes

Thursday, January 29, 2015 by: Jennifer LilleyTags: diabetes, herbal medicine, spices

Fight diabetes with these 17 herbs and spices

1. Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

2. Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

3. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

4. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

5. Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)

6. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

7. Dill (Anethum graveolens)

8. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

9. Garlic (Allium sativum)

10....

Traditional Chinese medicine found to demonstrate extraordinary anticancer activity

January 20, 2019 -

The study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, was conducted by scientists from Zhongda Hospital at the School of Medicine of Southeast University in China.Neogambogic acid's anticancer properties

In this study, a team of researchers worked with garcinia resin taken from the gamboge tree. They set out to determine if the resin does indeed have potent anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties that can be used to develop effective and natural ...

Consuming alliums like onions and garlic found to lower colorectal cancer risk by 79 percent

July 23, 2020 -

In a recent study published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Chinese researchers found that eating high amounts of allium vegetables corresponded to a 79 percent reduction in colorectal cancer risk.

According to senior author Zhi Li from The First Hospital of China Medical University, their findings highlight a trend: The greater the amount of alliums consumed, the better the protection against colorectal cancer.Higher allium consumption linked to ...

Munching on onions and garlic can reduce colorectal cancer risk, according to study

September 12, 2019 -

Increased consumption of alliums results in a significantly lower risk

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world. In China, colorectal cancer cases continue to increase each year, although the number of reported cases is still lower than those in Europe and America. The researchers noted that Asians who migrate in Western countries experience an increase in colorectal cancer risk, suggesting that environmental, dietary, and lifestyle factors may ...

Protect your colon with food: Garlic and onions reduce risk of colorectal cancer

July 07, 2019 -

Bioactive compounds in Allium vegetables were previously reported to prevent breast cancer and prostate cancer. In this study, which was published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University in Shenyang, China, looked at whether consuming allium vegetables could lower a person's risk of colorectal cancer.

To do so, they compared 833 participants diagnosed with colorectal cancer with 833 cancer-free individuals....

These Ayurvedic herbs are effective disinfectants and fumigants

March 29, 2021 -

According to reports, HCAI affects about 3.2 percent of all hospitalized patients in the United States. Besides contributing to significant morbidity and mortality, it also imposes a great financial burden on patients, families and healthcare systems. Recent studies have also linked HCAI to the emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms.

To prevent HCAI, modern hospitals have state-of-the-art ventilation systems installed that can filter air, reducing the amount of airborne ...

Garlic is a safe, delicious, and inexpensive way to improve your health

August 21, 2018 -

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used by humans since the early parts of history. Aside from its place in the ancient Egyptian's daily diet, particularly among the working class, it also held a venerated place as a medicinal herb and functional food. It was thought to imbue and maintain strength for greater productivity. Such was its value that cloves of garlic were found preserved and buried with the infamous King Tutankhamen.

Allicin is garlic's active ingredient....

A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, shallots are full of flavonols that fight disease

April 17, 2018 -

The shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum, syn. A. ascalonicum, Amaryllidaceae) is a type of common onion (A. cepa). Shallots are locally grown in central Asian countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. As international trade expanded, shallots eventually spread throughout Europe.The flavonols in shallots

Shallots have the highest amount of total flavonols among onion varieties. Flavonols help minimize systemic inflammation and cellular oxidation.

Several ...

A protein found in the pea effectively kills off common bacteria strains

October 01, 2018 -

The researcher behind this study concluded that peas can be an effective and natural way to prevent common bacterial infections.

These results were published in Idesia.

Do you know that the oldest pea was found in Thailand? It was found to be more than 3,000 years old. Learn more fun facts about peas and other superfoods at Food.news.

Journal Reference:

Caceres-Huambo, A. DETERMINATION OF THE PRIMARY STRUCTURE ...

Coriander shown to be a potential natural remedy for diabetes

September 28, 2018 -

From their review of the five studies, researchers concluded that coriander can potentially reduce blood sugar level in diabetic animals.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

Learn more about how coriander can treat diabetes by visiting Herbs.news today.

Journal reference:

Frederico EHFF, Cardoso ALBD, Guimarães CAS, Neves RF, Sá-Caputo DC, Moreira-Marconi E, Dionello CF, Morel DS, Paineiras-Domingos ...