Scientific research on botanicals used in healthcare
The following article gives us yet another reason to eat our vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables, tomato sauce, and legumes have been associated with reduced risk of incident advanced prostate cancer. In vitro and animal studies suggest these foods may inhibit progression of prostate cancer, but there are limited data in men. Therefore, we prospectively examined whether […]
The following article states clearly the importance of making sure medications are taken with safety in mind. Nurses have read the statistics on the numbers of prescription medications seniors take each day and the pitfalls and diverse problems that occur as a result. Various scenarios contribute to this problem: multiple healthcare providers prescribe medications; the […]
When a study illustrates all healing aspects of an herb and calls it a “cure-all”, I feel it is worth a read. Western herbalists have known the worth of Gotu Kola, Centella asiatica. At the end of the abstract, I have attached a link to the complete study. Abstract In recent times, focus on plant […]
There are many herbal alternatives to DEET. This study shows how catnip, Napeta cataria, can be a beneficial ingredient to your natural insect repellent. Abstract The repellent activity of the essential oilof the catmint plant, Nepetacataria (Lamiaceae), and the main iridoid compounds (4aS,7S,7aR) and (4aS,7S,7aS)-nepetalactone, was assessed against (i) major Afro-tropical pathogen vector mosquitoes, i.e. […]
The following information gives us a clear understanding of the relationship of melatonin and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress has been proven to be related to the onset of a large number of health disorders. This chemical stress is triggered by an excess of free radicals, which are generated in cells because of a wide variety […]
The following information clearly shows the benefits of taking krill oil for those with inflammatory conditions. Abstract OBJECTIVES: a) To evaluate the effect of Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) on C-reactive protein (CRP) on patients with chronic inflammation and b) to evaluate the effectiveness of NKO on arthritic symptoms. METHODS: Randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study. […]
The following information offers clear evidence that herbs and vitamins should be considered in the prevention as well as treatment of prostate cancer. Since the use of dietary supplements as alternative treatments or adjuvant therapies in cancer treatment is growing, a scientific verification of their biological activity and the detailed mechanisms of their action are […]
The study below supports the use of yarrow in asthma and hypertension. Achillea millefolium Linn. (Asteraceae) is used in folk medicine for the treatment of overactive cardiovascular and respiratory ailments. This study describes its hypotensive, cardio-depressant, vasodilatory and bronchodilatory activities. The crude extract of Achillea millefolium (Am.Cr) caused a dose-dependent (1-100 mg/kg) fall in arterial blood […]
Brand new meta-analysis of tea researched for lowering prostate cancer risk. The authors looked at 13 studies and found green tea significantly reduced risk. The results aren’t stellar, but promising. Here’s the abstract: Observational studies on tea consumption and prostate cancer (PCa) risk are still inconsistent. The authors conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the association […]
Peppermint oil is a wonderful alternative option for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Numerous meta-analyses have recently assessed the overall clinical benefit of single therapy options and groups of therapies in the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). By large, this should enable physicians to select from a number of therapy options available. METHODS: We entered […]
