All posts tagged with phytonutrients
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-(Natural News) Researchers at Bharati Vidyapeeth University in India extracted and standardized Indian propolis (IP) with respect to selected markers so they could evaluate its anti-cancer activity and biosafety in vitro and in vivo. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Propolis from apiculture has a wide range of […]
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-(Natural News) Vernonia colorata, commonly known as bitterleaf or lowveld tree vernonia, is a small, flowering shrub that’s native to Africa. It is widely used in African countries as a treatment for various ailments. In fact, bitterleaf has demonstrated strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity in several studies. In an article published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology, researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah […]
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-(Natural News) People suffering from ulcerative colitis can benefit from a plant compound found in red wine and chocolate. A recent study published in the Archives of Medical Research revealed that resveratrol can improve the quality of life of patients with ulcerative colitis. What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease that affects the inner […]
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-(Natural News) Berberine is a compound found in various medicinal plants. It is extensively studied by scientists because many of its properties are beneficial to human health. In fact, berberine has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Berberine can be obtained from many sources, such as the Chinese medicinal […]
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-(Natural News) While it’s true that human zombies still remain in the realm of science fiction, their insect counterparts have been known to science for quite a while. A recent study took a closer look at one of the more macabre causes of this phenomenon: a deadly fungus that turns cicadas into sex zombies as it rots their genitals and […]
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-(Natural News) Biofertilizers are substances containing living microorganisms or their natural products, which are applied to seeds, soils and crops. These natural fertilizers are known for their ability to increase plant nutrient content and improve the biological properties of soil. Biofertilizers are more preferable than chemical fertilizers as they are environmentally sustainable and cost-effective. Synthetic fertilizers, […]
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-(Natural News) The fungus Bipolaris maydis is a plant pathogen known for causing Southern corn leaf blight in maize. Southern corn leaf blight causes elongated lesions in corn leaves which can merge to kill large areas of corn leaf tissue. This impairs the ability of corn to perform photosynthesis, leading to increased stalk rots and reduced crop […]
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-(Natural News) In this study, researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana investigated the ability of vernolide from Vernonia colorata (bitterleaf) to modulate the resistance of pathogenic bacteria toward known antibiotics. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. The resistance modulatory activities of natural products have gained scientific interest in recent […]
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-(Natural News) Quercetin is a plant pigment or flavonoid that’s present in fruits, vegetables, seeds and grains. It is considered one of the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet. Apart from its antioxidant activities, quercetin is also known for having other beneficial properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity and even anti-cancer activities. In an recent study published in The […]
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-(Natural News) Scientists have found that a compound from daffodils can help people experience lucid dreams more frequently. In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, U.S. researchers showed the effects of galantamine — a plant compound used to treat Alzheimer’s disease — can enhance brain function through acetylcholinesterase inhibition (AChEI). “[Galantamine] substantially increases the frequency […]
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