Kanna is a medicinal plant with a strong traditional use within the South African culture. In this article, we will look at the health benefits of kanna, its safety, and its traditional uses. What is Kanna? The same plant is a short-lived perennial succulent native to South Africa. The Latin name for this herb is … Read more
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Aktaruzzaman, M., Kim, JY, Afroz, T., & Kim, BS (2015). First Report of Web Blight of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG-1-IB in Korea. Mycobiology, 43 (2), 170–173. https://doi.org/10.5941/MYCO.2015.43.2.170 Al Aboud AM, Zito PM. Alopecia. [2020]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538178/ Al-Attar, AM, & Shawush, NA (2015). … Read more
Sea moss is a sea vegetable that is starting to become popular for its various health benefits. As the awareness of this algae’s superfood potential continues to grow, many people are trying to incorporate sea moss into their diets to support overall health and vitality. Modern research, along with traditional usage, indicates that sea moss … Read more
Aalami-Harandi, R., Karamali, M., & Asemi, Z. (2015). The favorable effects of garlic intake on metabolic profiles, hs-CRP, biomarkers of oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine: the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation … Read more
Kava is a medicinal plant with a strong history of use as a natural anti-anxiety treatment. In this article, we will look at the health benefits of Kava, its safety, and its history. What is Kava-kava? Kava is a long-lived perennial plant native to the islands throughout the Pacific Ocean. The Latin name for this … Read more
Adhvaryu, MR, Reddy, N., & Vakharia, BC (2008). Prevention of hepatotoxicity due to anti tuberculosis treatment: a novel integrative approach. World journal of gastroenterology, 14 (30), 4753–4762. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.4753 Alwi, I., Santoso, T., Suyono, S., Sutrisna, B., Suyatna, FD, Kresno, SB, & Ernie, S. (2008). The effect of curcumin on lipid level in patients with acute … Read more
Ahangarpour, A., Heidari, H., Fatemeh, RA, Pakmehr, M., Shahbazian, H., Ahmadi, I., Mombeini, Z., & Mehrangiz, BH (2014). Effect of Boswellia serrata supplementation on blood lipid, hepatic enzymes and fructosamine levels in type2 diabetic patients. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders, 13 (1), 29. https://doi.org/10.1186/2251-6581-13-29 Alluri, VK, Kundimi, S., Sengupta, K., Golakoti, T., & Kilari, … Read more
Nattokinase is a potent enzyme that has a range of potential health benefits. Nattokinase is popular in Asia and is used for heart health. In this article, we will look at the health benefits of nattokinase, its safety, and its history. What is Nattokinase? Nattokinase is an enzyme that is extracted from natto, a traditional … Read more
St. John’s wort is a medicinal plant with a long history of use as a natural antidepressant. Clinical research shows that st. John’s wart benefits the body in a variety of ways. In this article, we will look at the health benefits of St. John’s wort, its safety, and its history. What is St. John’s … Read more