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12/05/2024
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By Olivia Cook
The science behind capers: A nutritional and bioactive powerhouse
Capers are the edible flower buds of the Capparis spinosa plant – a hardy shrub native to Mediterranean regions and parts of Asia. These buds are harvested before blooming and preserved, often in brine or vinegar, giving them their distinct tangy flavor. While their culinary use is well-known, capers also feature prominently in traditional medicine – particularly […]
08/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cordyceps mushrooms found to protect from allergens
Cordyceps is a genus of club-shaped parasitic fungi that are known to kill underground insects and arthropods. The most widely collected of these mushrooms is Cordyceps militaris, which is known for mummifying insects and using them as sources of biomass to produce spores. In a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Southern Taiwan University of Science […]
05/23/2019
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By Janine Acero
Exploring the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of galangal
Researchers from India investigated the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of Kaempferia galanga L., commonly known as aromatic ginger. Their findings appeared in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. K. galanga L., known by other names such as Kacholam and Kencur, is a medicinal plant of India that is widely used in the preparation of […]
05/23/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Review looks at the ethnobotanical properties of certain plants in Ghana
For a lot of people in the U.S. and other highly developed nations, access to conventional medicine is a non-issue. Other areas around the world, however, don’t have that access, which is why they rely on more traditional forms of medicine, particularly people from developing countries. A review led by the University of Ghana investigated how local […]
05/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Could galangal be the next functional superfood?
Kaempferia galanga, also known as aromatic ginger or galangal, is a highly valued medicinal plant that is also cultivated as a spice in some tropical countries, such as India and Malaysia. K. galanga belongs to the ginger family Zingiberaceae and is one of the most important plants in the industry due to its many applications. Recently, researchers […]
04/09/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Longans are nutrient-rich fruits that offer a wide array of health benefits
The longan (Dimocarpus longan) is a good addition to the selection of fresh fruits that you should be eating every day. It can be consumed in the morning as part of a healthy breakfast or during the afternoon as a snack. A tropical fruit from South Asia, longan got its name of “dragon’s eye” from the way it resembles said organ. […]
04/01/2019
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By Cassie B.
Which mushrooms have the most brain-boosting benefits?
If you’re looking to give your brain a boost, you’ve probably tried a lot of the conventional advice: get more sleep, meditate, take vitamins, get enough exercise, and try some brain puzzles. However, there is one rather simple way you can boost your brain that many people overlook: eat more mushrooms. But before you head […]
03/11/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Scientific review proves that coconut palm is the most naturally widespread medicinal fruit plant
It is official and scientific. The world’s most widely distributed fruit plant – more commonly known as the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) – is a medicinal plant of the highest order. A recent phytochemical and pharmacological review examined the tree from the tip of its root to the top of its stem. The study identified 20 different […]
12/02/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Mangoes are powerful natural antidepressants, scientists discover
Mangoes (Mangifera indica), which are abundant in tropical countries, are famous for their sweet and juicy fruits but these aren’t the only good parts of the plant. Their bark is also useful because of the many health benefits that it provides. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Lagos in Nigeria showed that extracts from the bark […]
11/17/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Tamarind, a tropical fruit used in traditional medicine, found to kill drug-resistant bacteria
One of the most worrisome health problems in the modern world is the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. Most people believed that with the development of antibiotics, bacterial infections would be a thing of the past. However, they didn’t account that the same drugs would be responsible for the resistant bacterial strains that plague us today. […]
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