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02/01/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Cypress essential oil found to inhibit MRSA

A study has found that essential oil extracted from the leaves of Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) has antibacterial effects against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The study, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the antibacterial activity of the essential oil extracted from Hinoki cypress leaves against MRSA. Hinoki cypress has been […]

01/29/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Essential oil of Hinoki cypress inhibits MRSA

Researchers at Wonkwang University and Chonbuk National University in Korea have found that Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) has antibacterial effects against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), one of the most common antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In their study, they evaluated the antibacterial activity of the essential oil extracted from Hinoki cypress leaves against MRSA. The findings of the […]

01/04/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers discover why people with a “co-infection” of two or more parasites often get worse after treatment

An international research team has discovered why people with a co-infection of two or more parasites often get worse after deworming. The research team analyzed data from an Indonesian study that involved 4,000 patients who had two parasitic infections: malaria and hookworm. They concentrated on the malaria patients who had also received deworming treatment. The […]

11/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Cocoa found to have a powerful inhibitory effect on influenza virus infections

Cocoa can protect against an influenza infection by activating the body’s natural immunity and enhancing immune response, according to a study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. The study, conducted by researchers in Japan, looked the protective effect of cocoa on the influenza virus using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. […]

09/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A traditional Chinese herb tonic, Sheng Jiang San, found to be capable of treating influenza

Sheng Jiang San is a traditional Chinese herbal tonic that has been used to treat seasonal flu. However, there has been no evidence that proves its efficacy as a flu treatment. Thus, researchers in China recently conducted a study on the anti-influenza activity of Sheng Jiang San. In the study, which was published in the journal BMC […]

09/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Treat influenza naturally with Sheng Jiang San, a traditional Chinese multi-herb tonic

Sheng Jiang San, a traditional Chinese multi-herb tonic, has been used to treat seasonal influenza but there has been no evidence that supports its anti-influenza efficacy. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine recently confirmed that Sheng Jiang San can help treat influenza. Researchers from China investigated the effects of Sheng Jiang […]

08/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: The coralbush plant shows potent anti-influenza activity

The coralbush (Jatropha multifida Linn.), a medicinal plant from Myanmar, has been reported to contain antimicrobial, antimalarial, and anti-tumor activities. In the study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the anti-influenza activity of coralbush was evaluated. The coralbush has been used in traditional medicine for treating various diseases. Researchers at the Tokushima […]

08/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Caryopteris mongolica Bunge root extract found to have anti-Brucella activity

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has found a natural treatment for brucellosis. In the study, researchers at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and the National University of Mongolia assessed the antibacterial activity of the root extracts of Caryopteris mongolica (Bunge) against Brucella melitensis, the gram-negative bacteria that causes brucellosis, in mice. For the […]

05/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Use oregano oil as a natural method to clean food surfaces

Minimize the risk of food poisoning from contaminated food surfaces by using oregano oil. A study published in LWT- Food Science and Technology found that oregano oil helps kill bacteria. In the study, a team of researchers from Federal University of Paraiba in João Pessoa, Brazil analyzed the efficiency of using the essential oil of the oregano […]

03/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Opioid users suffer increased risk of dangerous bacterial infections, according to new study

Another danger of opioid use has been discovered. People who use opioids are at a higher risk of dangerous bacterial infections compared to those who do not use the drugs, according to a study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Vanderbilt […]

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