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Study looks at anti-diabetes properties of a barberry plant native to Africa

February 06, 2019 -

The plant is a spiny evergreen shrub that is indigenous to Africa. Traditionally, its roots are used by locals as a medicine against ailments such as coughs, pneumonia, malaria, stomachaches, and sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). For the study, the researchers treated rats with both oral and intraperitoneal (abdominal injection) administrations of B. holstii root extracts.

Researchers found that the blood glucose of the animals who were treated by B. holstii was ...

Anthroposophical medicine, a little-known alternative therapy, found to be effective in killing bad bacteria

October 06, 2018 -

Anthroposophical medicine is a widely used practice in German-speaking areas that involves a holistic approach to man and nature. This practice integrates medication with other forms of therapy, such as art, eurythmy, psychotherapy, counseling, and rhythmical massage, that are performed by medical personnel. Although they are clinically used for treating infectious diseases, anthroposophic medications have no antibacterial claims. Practitioners of anthroposophical medicine ...

Barberry found to prevent the formation of kidney stones

August 22, 2018 -

Desert barberry is a shrub that grows abundantly in the southwest deserts and grasslands. The evergreen can grow up to five feet and has three-lobed, strongly serrated leaves with a medium coarse texture. The plant belongs to the genus Berberis, a family which folk medicine healers use for their antibacterial, anti-tumor, and tonic properties. Additional alternatives

We have seen that natural alternatives are often better in the treatment of various diseases. From the ...

Barberry juice found to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in diabetic patients

September 27, 2018 -

Barberry could be the next big thing in natural medicine; there have been many reports of new studies showcasing the fruit's miraculous health benefits. What else can this humble fruit do?Protective benefits of barberry juice

A team of researchers from an array of universities located in Tehran, Iran recently set out to investigate the protective benefits of barberry, and their findings were recently published in the journal, Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice....

Plant-based antimicrobial compounds offer a variety of alternatives to an over-dependence on toxic synthetic antibiotics that are increasingly less effective

June 19, 2018 -

Now, scientists are turning to plants to combat this modern-day scourge. In an article published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, they called for the development of business models to support the development of plant-based medicine to address the increasing number of drug-resistant microbes.

The current trend of antibiotic-resistant bacteria could be traced back to a number of factors – these include improper use, overexposure due to antibiotic use in ...

Folk medicine plants from Mexico and Central America found to have anticancer potential

January 13, 2018 -

For the study, the research team extracted methanol from either the stems or roots or a mixture of both of eight native plants that belong to six botanic families — Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Rubiaceae, Verbenaceae, Nictaginaceae and Boraginaceae.

The native plants examined include Acalypha cuspidata Euphorbiaceae, Acalypha subviscida Euphorbiaceae, Adenophyllum aurantium (L.) Strother Asteraceae, Alloispermum integrifolium Astearaceae, Galium mexicanum var mexicanum/Rubiaceae, ...

The healing gold: 5 Health benefits of supplementing with berberine

December 14, 2022 -

Here are five reasons to take this healing gold every day. (Related: The health benefits of berberine, a staple in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.)Berberine supports gut health

A study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology found that berberine supports gut health by helping increase the proportion of good bacteria. The study authors also found that berberine inhibits the growth of certain harmful bacteria found in the gut.

Moreover, ...

A compound found in goldenseal proven to possess cancer-fighting properties

March 26, 2019 -

For the study, the research team looked at the subcellular localization and the apoptotic mechanisms of berberine. They treated human promyelocytic leukemia cells with berberine, then examined the antiproliferative activity of the compound.

The research team found that after five to 15 minutes of treatment, berberine exhibited powerful antiproliferative activity in the cells. Then, the researchers investigated the effect of berberine on inducing cell death and found that the ...

Berberine is an alkaloid that plays an essential role in metabolic and cardiovascular health

December 15, 2018 -

Berberine is found in several plants around the world. In North America, its predominant source is Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium), while in China, it is derived from the Chinese goldthread (Coptis chinensis). Berberine can also be found in goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) and barberry (Berberis vulgaris).

People in North America used the alkaloid to prevent infections, ease digestive stress, and as a blood toner. In China, it is known for its bitter taste and cold ...

A traditional herbal medicine may help alleviate arthritis symptoms

October 13, 2018 -

The study was carried out by a team of researchers at the University of Sargodha in Pakistan who looked at the anti-arthritic properties of the roots of Berberis orthobotrys, an aromatic perennial shrub. The barberry has around 500 species, and some of its species, such as B. crataegoma, B. aristata, B. vulgaris, and B. calliobotrys, have been known to offer anti-arthritic activities. The research team particularly evaluated B. orthobotrys, locally known as Ishkeen, in their ...

SHOCK CLAIM: China has released another bioweapon during the Olympic games… a hemorrhagic fever virus… here’s nutritional info on what may BLOCK it in your blood

February 14, 2022 -

Go to the 42:00 mark in the following video from JD Rucker, which has been hosted on both Rumble and Brighteon, to hear Dr. Yan explaining this in detail. JD Rucker is found on Substack.com.

Dr. Yan has also explained this in a public tweet as follows:

@MalcolmOutLoud: Once CCP released new Unrestricted Bioweapon to ?? athletes in Winter Olympic, is quarantine helpful?

Me: Must well-prepared(esp. anti-viral hemorrhagic fever). But CCP could infect ...