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08/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A native plant from South America proven to boost stomach and gut health WITHOUT the side effects

Researchers have found that the wild marigold, a plant native to South America, contains antioxidant and antibacterial properties that can be used to improve stomach and gut health without side effects. In their study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, scientists at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa looked at wild marigold’s ability to reduce the […]

07/16/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Cassia alata, used in folk medicine for ring worm and poisonous bites, found to have anti-inflammatory properties

A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that Cassia alata, an ornamental plant more commonly known as acapulco, possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate edema. A team of researchers examined the effects of Cassia alata extracts on mice models of paw edema as part of the study. The animal models were […]

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