Authored by Allison DeMajistre via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Medicinal mushrooms have captured the attention of researchers, health enthusiasts, and medical practitioners because of their taste and remarkable therapeutic potential. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) growing on a farm. (apiguide/Shutterstock) As consumer demand grows, so do the variety of products incorporating medicinal mushrooms. You can now […]
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Medicinal Microbes of Our Ancestors: Tracing the History of Probiotics
In order to understand the history of probiotics, one needs to imagine a time before modern medicine, when people looked to nature to heal their ailments. Read more Section: News History Ancient Traditions Read Later Source Views: 0
Ancient Medicinal Mint Has Untapped Potential, New Research Reveals
Researchers from Michigan State University recently completed a comprehensive study of the genomes of several species of mint plants, to trace their evolutionary pathways at the chemical level. Read more Section: News Science & Space History Ancient Traditions Read Later Source Views: 0
Coffee contains hundreds of medicinal compounds that may prevent cognitive decline
(Natural News) For most people, coffee is nothing more than a caffeine boost, a quick shot of energy. Other people cherish the distinct taste of coffee and drink a de-caffeinated version. Many people do not realize that coffee contains hundreds of bioactive compounds, oils, tannins, vitamins, and minerals that play a positive role in cognition… […]
Brittney Griner Trial In Russian Court Focuses Medicinal Use Of Cannabis
The slow-moving trial and Griner’s five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States. Source Views: 0
Student innovations to help thrive medicinal plant industry
TEHRAN – Compiling special chapters in school books is on the agenda to influence the medicinal plant industry in schools and among students, IRNA reported on Saturday. Source Views: 0
16th Century Executioners Sold Human Fat for Medicinal Ointments
In 16th century Europe, anyone suffering from arthritis, bone pain, toothache or gout could trot down to their local pharmacy and pick themselves up a bottle of Axungia hominis (human fat). Read more Section: News Weird Facts Read Later Views: 0
Understanding the Medicinal Power of Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
Could something so common and inexpensive really be a solution to many illnesses we face? Link Share now! Source Views: 0
Sweet Potatoes and Maple Syrup: A Medicinal Food Pairing
Renegade Editor’s Note: Skip the butter in the recipe if you want to be healthier. By GMI Reporter Sweet potatoes and maple syrup are a Thanksgiving holiday favorite. But did you know they are a highly therapeutic, evidenced-based medicinal pairing? For many of us, sweet potatoes are a once-a-year decadent marshmallow-laden addition to an already […]
Samoan Medicinal Plant May Be as Effective as Ibuprofen, Study Says
Samoan Medicinal Plant May Be as Effective as Ibuprofen, Study Says Nov 2, 2021 by News Staff / Source The poorly understood ‘matalafi’ — the homogenate of Psychotria insularum leaves (fresh leaf juice) — is widely used in Samoan traditional medicine to treat inflammation associated with fever, body aches, swellings, wounds, elephantiasis, incontinence, skin infections, […]
18 medicinal properties of cucumbers
18 medicinal properties of cucumbers Written By:[url=https://www.greenmedinfo.com/gmi-blogs/gmi research group]GreenMedInfo Research Group[/url]Marvel over the humble cucumber with these 18 health benefits, which range from keeping your body cool and hydrated to helping prevent diseases such as diabetesEat them raw and you get a juicy crunch. Cucumbers, however, do more than just serve as a refreshing feature […]
6 Medicinal Properties of Hibiscus
By Dr. Diane Fulton Hibiscus, in the form of a delicious tea and as an ancient medicinal therapy extracted from various parts of the plant, is a powerful booster for your health Healthy benefits of adding hibiscus to your medicinal and nutritional choices include balancing lipid profiles for both types of diabetes, reducing obesity and […]
Encyclopedia of Iranian herbs, medicinal plants unveiled
TEHRAN – An encyclopedia of herbs and medicinal plants endemic to Iran was unveiled in a ceremony on Wednesday. In this line, data related to 7,400 different plants in the fields of botany and ecology, pharmaceutical plants, and edible plants have been gathered in the encyclopedia along with some 9,000 pictures, ISNA reported. In terms […]
More Evidence Supports Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms
December 8th, 2020 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Major depression is a common mental health disorder in the U.S. for which many have been prescribed antidepressants. Results from a small study using the mushroom compound psilocybin coupled with psychotherapy revealed 67% of participants had a positive response to the intervention by the […]
12 Medicinal & Edible Plants You Can Grow In Your Yard
The medicines that we see today, including the heavy antibiotics and the normal syrups, never existed century ago. However, people since inception have been taking a different form of medications for illness and other health problems. The power of herbal medicines cannot be overlooked at point time – prior to all the modern medicines, these […]
Medicinal Ginger for Health and Garden
By Rady Ananda One of the world’s most potent disease-fighting spices, ginger, is easy to grow and comes in a variety of over a thousand different species. Medicinal ginger most often used is Zingiber officinale. The Real Food Channel reminds us, “Pharmaceutical companies would have you believe that their expensive and potentially toxic medications are the way to treat […]
British MP’s Seek To Make Medicinal Cannabis Legal In UK
A group of MP’s who are also doctors, are attempting to repeal the ban on the medical use of cannabis in the UK. The MP’s have formed an action group to tackle the issue following the recent case of six-year-old Alfie Dingley and say they have the support of around 80 other politicians. They will […]
Medicinal uses, effects and benefits of horse mint
(Natural News) A review of studies published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine discussed the medicinal and phytochemical properties of horse mint. The study review was conducted by a team of researchers from Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences and Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The research team reviewed studies that looked […]
Why medicinal mushrooms should be considered a staple in every household across America
(Natural News) The world needs to take a deep breath. Stress is unbelievably high, chronic disease is becoming more prevalent (and at earlier ages), and it sometimes feels like the whole world is going to hell in a handbag. Perhaps it’s time to take a chill pill. Maybe we need to shut off the TV. […]
Three medicinal herbs native to Saudi Arabia discovered to hold powerful anti-cancer properties
(Natural News) Three medicinal plants used in Saudi Arabian traditional medicine have been found to have powerful anti-cancer properties. Researchers from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have said that their new research may lead to better and cheaper treatment plans for cancer. The team was curious to see how effective herbal […]