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Reseachers explore the antioxidant properties of cotton lavender

November 09, 2020 - antioxidant properties of cotton lavender. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy.Cotton lavender: an accessible source of natural antioxidants for disease prevention

Cotton lavender is a small medicinal herb widely used in folk medicine in Asia, North Africa and Europe. Aside from their medicinal uses, the aromatic leaves of cotton lavender are also used for culinary purposes. In some parts of Europe, ...

Compounds in yam have vasodilating and antioxidant properties

December 09, 2019 -

Researchers from Brazil looked at the effects of diosgenin on the cardiovascular health of rats. They examined both the vasorelaxant and antioxidant mechanisms of diosgenin in isolated rat aortic rings.

The research team randomly subjected female rats to sham operation or ovariectomy – the removal of ovary or ovaries – at eight weeks of age. The operation was performed to induce menopause after anesthesia. The researchers then treated the rats with diosgenin for 28 ...

Study: Grape leaves exhibit antioxidant, anti-hypercholesterolemic properties

March 26, 2019 -

In conclusion, these findings suggest that red grape leaves can improve cholesterol levels due to their phytochemical content and antioxidant properties.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

To read more studies on other foods that lower cholesterol levels, visit FoodIsMedicine.com.

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Devi S, Singh R. EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTI-HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIC POTENTIAL ...

Amazing antioxidant and disease fighting properties of melatonin

February 04, 2013 - Amazing antioxidant and disease fighting properties of melatonin

Monday, February 04, 2013 by: Mike BundrantTags: antioxidants, melatonin, disease prevention

This indicates melatonin has very potent anti-cancer effects and when absent markedly increases cancer risk, especially breast cancer.

Melatonin's antioxidant activity may reduce cellular damage such as in Parkinson's, as well as prevent cardiac arrhythmia and possibly increase longevity.

Melatonin is remarkably safe ...

The herb vacha confirmed to have potent antioxidant properties

December 03, 2019 -

In the study, a team of researchers from the University of Mysore in India looked at the potential protective effect of the rhizome extracts of vacha against oxidative damage. They determined the antioxidant potential of different solvent extracts of vacha rhizome in lab and animal trials.

Oxidative damage causes cell or tissue injury, which contributes to the aging process and the development of degenerative diseases, such as atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, heart ...

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.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

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

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

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of chicoric acid

May 02, 2019 -

The results of this study provide scientific basis for the application of CA and its metabolites as natural antioxidants and food components for nutrition.

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Liu Q, Liu F, Zhang L, Niu Y, Liu Z, Liu X. COMPARISON OF CHICORIC ACID, AND ITS METABOLITES CAFFEIC ACID AND CAFTARIC ACID: IN VITRO PROTECTION OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES AND INFLAMMATORY RESPONSES IN BV2 MICROGLIAL ...

The cytoprotective and antioxidant properties of lemongrass essential oil

March 27, 2019 -

In conclusion, these findings suggest that lemongrass essential oil has powerful antioxidant and cytoprotective properties that can protect against coronary artery diseases like atherosclerosis.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

To read more studies on the protective effects of lemongrass essential oil on the heart, visit EssentialOils.news.

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Jamuna S, Sakeena Sadullah MS, Ashokkumar ...

Red sage extract exhibits antioxidant properties against diabetic nephropathy

March 21, 2019 -

In sum, these findings indicate that red sage extract reduces the progression of diabetic nephropathy, which may be attributed to its antioxidant properties.

To read more studies on Chinese medicines like red sage, visit ChineseMedicine.news.

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An L, Zhou M, Marikar FMMT, Hu X-W, Miao Q-Y, Li P, Chen J. SALVIA MILTIORRHIZA LIPOPHILIC FRACTION ATTENUATES OXIDATIVE STRESS IN DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY THROUGH ACTIVATION ...

Study finds that Caesalpinia mimosoides (mimosa thorn) exhibits antioxidant properties

June 29, 2020 - antioxidant properties. However, the plant's antioxidant and anti-aging activities in vivo have not yet been explored.

To address this, the researchers treated C. elegans with varying concentrations of mimosa thorn extracts. They then evaluated the protective effects of the plant against oxidative stress and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Oxidative stress is defined as an increase in the intracellular levels of ROS, also known as free radicals....

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 ...

Picralima nitida seed extracts possess antioxidant and anti-diabetes properties

September 24, 2019 -

Based on these results, the researchers concluded that akuamma seed extracts have potent antioxidant properties and can be used as effective natural a-amylase and a-glucosidase inhibitors for the treatment of diabetes.

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Akinwunmi KF, Amadi CV. ASSESSMENT OF ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIDIABETIC PROPERTIES OF PICRALIMA NITIDA SEED EXTRACTS. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 10 January 2019;13(1):9–17. DOI: ...

Fruit of Ceylon ironwood found to have potent antioxidant properties

May 13, 2019 -

Based on their results, the authors concluded that the fruit of the tree M. hexandra D., which is native to South Asia, is a good source of antioxidants and that regular consumption of the rayan fruit will be beneficial to a person's health.

Get to know more amazing fruits and why they are good for your health by visiting Fruits.news.

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Parikh B, Patel V. QUANTIFICATION OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS AND ANTIOXIDANT ...

Scientists analyze the antioxidant properties of the pepper fruit tree

September 05, 2018 -

The researchers concluded that both UFP and RFO had antibacterial and antioxidant properties that made them excellent candidates as lead constituents for new treatments.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

Find other stories on antioxidants at Antioxidants.news.

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Okoh SO, Iweriegbor BC, Okoh OO, Nwodo UU, Okoh AI. BACTERICIDAL AND ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS FROM ...

Unrefined pumpkin seed oil increases antioxidant properties of bakery products

March 08, 2018 -

The researchers from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great examined the fatty acid compositions and biologically active components found in vegetable oils such as unrefined rice bran oil, unrefined pumpkin seed oil, and refined and deodorized sunflower oil. They assessed the antioxidant properties of the vegetable oils according to the different factors, such as the formation of the primary and secondary oxidation products; and the oxidation coefficient, ...

Pass the salt(bush): Research uncovers its anticancer, antioxidant, antiparasitic properties

May 21, 2019 - antioxidant properties, thanks to the presence of different polyphenols in A. lasiantha.

For its anti-parasitic properties, the researchers used Leishmania tropica, a protozoan parasite often transmitted by sandflies. These parasites multiply in the body and cause a disease called leishmaniasis, which can cause skin sores and internal organ damage. The researchers found that this particular species of saltbush contains compounds that can effectively address the infection....

Looking at the antioxidant, antidiabetic and anticancer properties of euodia lunuankenda

May 03, 2019 -

These results demonstrated that ML is a medicinal plant that has both antidiabetic and anticancer properties.

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Al-Zuaidy MH, Ismail A, Mohamed S, Razis AFA, Mumtaz MW, Hamid AA. ANTIOXIDANT EFFECT, GLUCOSE UPTAKE ACTIVITY IN CELL LINES AND CYTOTOXIC POTENTIAL OF MELICOPE LUNU-ANKENDA LEAF EXTRACT. Journal of Herbal Medicine. December 2018;14:55–60. DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2018.06.002

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A west tropical African plant analyzed to have strong antioxidant properties

November 06, 2018 - antioxidant properties are seen to be very valuable not only because of their potentially strong ability to fight disease but also because of their ability to boost the body's immunity from further infection.

The authors of the study had just recently uncovered the antifungal effects of the parasol tree. They decided to investigate its antioxidant and antimicrobial potential next.

To verify the plant's antibacterial properties, they assayed crude fractions, ...

An uncommon plant found in East Asia shows potent antioxidant properties

October 10, 2018 -

The plant is reportedly capable of detoxification, reducing body temperature, and expelling pus from the body. Traditional Chinese medicine uses it as a remedy for intestinal disorders such as acute appendicitis, dysentery, enteritis, and deep-rooted ulcer.

Earlier studies showed that natural components found in the golden valerian possess anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. These bioactive compounds can be isolated from plants and used as new pharmacological ...

Grape seed flavonoids demonstrate anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

February 28, 2007 - Grape seed flavonoids demonstrate anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 by: M. T. WhitneyTags: grape seeds, grape seed extract, proanthocyanidins

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