Certain ingredients in essential oils made from plants such as cloves, anise, fennel and ylang-ylang could serve as a natural treatment of lung and liver conditions caused by air pollution. This is according to Miriana Kfoury of the Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant, Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale in France and […]
Ginger and chili peppers could work together to lower cancer risk
For many people, there’s nothing more satisfying than a hot, spicy meal. But some research has suggested that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick, might cause cancer. Now researchers show in mouse studies that the pungent compound in ginger, 6-ginergol, could counteract capsaicin’s potentially harmful effects. In combination with the capsaicin, 6-gingerol […]
Health Benefits of Wild Mint
Who knew that the wild mint that scents afternoon hikes with its fresh smell actually bursts at the helm with health benefits too? Native to Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa and Australia, wild mint (Mentha longifolia) has long been used as a folk remedy for a broad range of ailments, including gastrointestinal problems and sore throats. […]
Nuts Help Curb Inflammation
In a study of more than 5,000 people, investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that greater intake of nuts was associated with lower levels of biomarkers of inflammation, a finding that may help explain the health benefits of nuts. The results of the study appear July 27 in the American Journal of Clinical […]
Milk Thistle and Turmeric Deliver a One-Two Punch to Colon Cancer
The combination of two plant compounds that have medicinal properties – curcumin and silymarin – holds promise in treating colon cancer, according Saint Louis University research published in the June 23 issue of the Journal of Cancer. Curcumin is the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, which is present in spicy curry dishes, and silymarin is […]
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