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2010 Feb 2 - 02:53Mixing herbal medicines with heart drugs may be a dangerous mix. The notion that herbal medications are safe can lead to a false sense of security for patients taking medications for the heart that could spell health disaster.
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2010 Jan 14 - 01:34Researchers explore six essential oils toutet for their anti-inflammatory properties, finding that thyme has has the ability to suppres the COX-2 enzyme that promotes pain and inflammation. The findings take researchers one step closer to understanding how essential oils can heal.
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2009 Dec 18 - 13:28Myrrh is a rust-colored resin of certain trees of the Middle East and best known as one of the gifts of the Magi offered to the infant Jesus, along with gold and frankincense (Mt 2:11). A new study published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health has studied the plant material and found it to have cholesterol-lowering properties.
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2009 Dec 14 - 18:04Results of the first trial to test milk thistle in children who were undergoing chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) show that the herb seems to reduce liver damage related to treatment. More specifically, milk thistle reduced liver inflammation, which is a common complication among children who receive chemotherapy for ALL.
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2009 Nov 6 - 11:55A leading cancer center reports that green tea extract may be helpful in preventing oral cancer in patients who have a pre-malignant condition called oral leukoplakia. The five-year survival rate among oral cancer patients is less than 50 percent.
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2009 Nov 5 - 00:58Curcumin, found in the spice curry, has been studied for fighting disease. Gastric juices destroy curcumin, limiting the amount of antioxidants delivered to the bloodstream. Researchers from Japan have found a technology to boost delivery of antioxidants found in the spice.
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2009 Oct 9 - 04:13Nettle (Urtica dioica) has recently become a popular treatment for allergies based on a small study found in the July issue of the Phytotherapy Research journal. Nettle is an herb commonly found in the damp areas of Europe and North America. The roots, leaves, and seeds are all said to have health benefits. When infused in boiling water, the roots and leaves make tea.
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2009 Oct 5 - 01:54Patients with head and neck cancer who continue to smoke could benefit from curcumin, the ingredient found in the spice turmeric. For the study, scientists pre-treated cancer cells in vitro with curcumin, and then exposed the cells to nicotine, finding that the curry powder spice blocked the cancer activating properties of the cells.
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2009 Oct 3 - 16:45Women who have been worried about the safety of phytoestrogens like soy, red clover isoflavones, genistein, and others may breathe easier, according to a new meta-analysis of 92 trials. Researchers did not find a link between use of phytoestrogens and risk of heart problems or breast cancer, as some studies have suggested.
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2009 Sep 23 - 21:18An extract from the herb fenugreek may make people feel full, which can help reduce the amount of food consumed and help with weight loss. The results of this recent study are reported in the journal Phytotherapy Research.