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2 Problem Substances Researched for Science Confirms Tradition
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Dexamethasone12Locked
Lead12Locked
60 Diseases Researched for Science Confirms Tradition
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Inflammation812Locked
Water Retention47Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 136Locked
Hypertension34Locked
Pain24Locked
Wound Healing24Locked
Diarrhea23Locked
Epilepsy23Locked
Uterus: Contraction/Expulsion Disorders23Locked
Allergies12Locked
Auditory Diseases12Locked
Bronchial Asthma12Locked
Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio12Locked
Colic12Locked
Cough12Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 212Locked
Gastric Spasm12Locked
Gastric Ulcer12Locked
Gout12Locked
Hepatitis C12Locked
Hyperuricemia12Locked
Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function12Locked
Lead Poisoning12Locked
Libido: Low12Locked
Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity12Locked
Muscle Spasm12Locked
Obesity12Locked
Seizures12Locked
Triglycerides: Elevated12Locked
Abdominal Cramps11Locked
Aging11Locked
Asthma11Locked
Candida Infection 11Locked
Cardiovascular Diseases11Locked
Clostridium Infections11Locked
Clostridium Sporogenes11Locked
Clotting11Locked
Cytomegalovirus Infections11Locked
Dental Caries11Locked
Digestive System Cancer11Locked
Dysmenorrhea11Locked
Dyspepsia11Locked
Endothelial Dysfunction11Locked
Foodborne Pathogens: Prevention/Food Preservation11Locked
Helicobacter Pylori Infection11Locked
Infertility: Female11Locked
Influenza11Locked
Migraine Disorders11Locked
Progesterone: Low11Locked
Rotavirus Infections11Locked
Staphylococcus aureus infection11Locked
Steptococcal Infections11Locked
Streptococcus pneumoniae infection11Locked
Streptococcus pyogenes 11Locked
Tetanus11Locked
Thrombosis11Locked
Tumors11Locked
Urinary Tract Infections11Locked
Vitiligo11Locked
Constipation10Locked
57 Substances Researched for Science Confirms Tradition
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Coriandrum sativum35Locked
Agrimony24Locked
Noni24Locked
Olive leaf extract24Locked
Schisandra23Locked
Sesamol23Locked
Tarragon23Locked
Acorus calamus12Locked
Alfalfa12Locked
Anise12Locked
Apigenin12Locked
Baccharis dracunculifolia12Locked
Bidens pilosa 12Locked
Cassava12Locked
Catnip12Locked
Coconut12Locked
Coconut Husk/Fiber12Locked
Devils Claw12Locked
Earthworms12Locked
Eucalyptus12Locked
Juniper12Locked
Moringa oleifera12Locked
Oleuropein12Locked
Parsley22Locked
Plantain12Locked
Potato12Locked
Rehmannia12Locked
Tribulus12Locked
Zhu Ling Mushroom 12Locked
Arnica11Locked
Astragalus11Locked
Black Pepper11Locked
Byrsonima verbascifolia11Locked
Chamomile11Locked
Cinnamaldehyde11Locked
Cinnamon11Locked
Crescentia Alata 11Locked
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)11Locked
Dandelion 11Locked
Eugenia dysenterica11Locked
Feverfew11Locked
Garlic11Locked
Globimetula Braunii11Locked
Gynura Procumbens11Locked
Hymenaea courbaril11Locked
Kava Kava11Locked
Marjoram11Locked
Mentha Arvensis11Locked
Mullein11Locked
Myracrodruon urundeuva11Locked
Phyllanthus Muellerianus11Locked
Progesterone11Locked
Ruta Graveolens11Locked
Savory11Locked
Sesame Seeds11Locked
Solanum nigrum (black nightshade)11Locked
Tansy11Locked
37 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Science Confirms Tradition
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents812Locked
Diuretics36Locked
Antioxidants35Locked
Antiviral Agents45Locked
Analgesics24Locked
Antispasmodic24Locked
Hypoglycemic Agents24Locked
Antimicrobial33Locked
Apoptotic23Locked
Enzyme Inhibitors23Locked
Hypotensive23Locked
Immunomodulatory23Locked
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor23Locked
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor 12Locked
Anti-Ulcer Agents12Locked
Anticonvulsants12Locked
Antinoceceptive 12Locked
Aphrodisiac 12Locked
Bronchodilator Agents12Locked
Gastroprotective12Locked
Insulin-releasing12Locked
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation12Locked
NF-kappaB Inhibitor22Locked
Neuroprotective Agents12Locked
Uterotonic12Locked
Vasodilator Agents22Locked
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor12Locked
Antihypertensive Agents11Locked
Antiproliferative 11Locked
Benzodiazepine receptor agonist11Locked
Cell cycle arrest11Locked
Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor: P1611Locked
GABA Modulators11Locked
Nitric Oxide Inhibitor11Locked
Oxytocics11Locked
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors11Locked
Laxative10Locked

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50 Abstracts with Science Confirms Tradition Research

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A purple potato variety which has been used for the prevention of metabolic diseases as a folk remedy in Korea, demonstrates anti-obesity potential via inhibition of lipid metabolismAug 13, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2008 Aug 13;118(3):396-404. Epub 2008 May 20. PMID: 18579324
Article Published Date : Aug 13, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Potato
Diseases : Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio, Obesity, Triglycerides: Elevated
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents, Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Acorus calamus has insulin releasing and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity, confirming its traditional use in American and Indonesia for diabetes. Jan 04, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2010 Jan 4. Epub 2010 Jan 4. PMID: 20051258
Article Published Date : Jan 04, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Acorus calamus
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor , Insulin-releasing
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Agrimony exhibits anti-inflammatory activity, substantiating its traditional uses for inflammation and allergic diseases. Jan 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Immunol Invest. 2010 Jan;39(2):159-70. PMID: 20136621
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Agrimony
Diseases : Allergies, Inflammation, Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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An extract of plantain has blood sugar lowering effects in diabetic mice.Jul 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2003 Jul-Aug;25(6):453-6. PMID: 12949631
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Plantain
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Anise demonstrates antispasmodic properties consistent with its use in folk medicine. Jul 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Jul;33(1):27-31. PMID: 17027208
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2001
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Anise
Diseases : Gastric Spasm, Muscle Spasm
Pharmacological Actions : Antispasmodic
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Baccharis dracunculifolia possess antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities, confirming its traditional use in Brazilian folk medicine. Feb 03, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2010 Feb 3;127(2):543-50. Epub 2009 Oct 4. PMID: 19808087
Article Published Date : Feb 03, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Baccharis dracunculifolia
Diseases : Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antinoceceptive
Additional Keywords : Brazilian Traditional Medicine, Science Confirms Tradition
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Cassava leaves have anti-inflammatory and analgesic principles, which justify its use in traditional African medicine.May 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Arch Pharm Res. 2010 May;33(5):775-80. Epub 2010 May 29. PMID: 18675525
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cassava
Diseases : Inflammation, Pain
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Catnip has spasmolytic and bronchodilatory properties, confirming its traditional use in colic, diarrhea, cough and asthma. Jan 03, 2011

Pubmed Data : Neurosci Lett. 2011 Jan 3;487(1):70-2. Epub 2010 Oct 7. PMID: 19041706
Article Published Date : Jan 03, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Catnip
Diseases : Bronchial Asthma, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea
Pharmacological Actions : Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Certain traditional plant treatments for diabetes, namely agrimony, alfalfa, coriander, eucalyptus and juniper, can retard the development of streptozotocin diabetes in mice.Aug 01, 1990

Pubmed Data : Diabetologia. 1990 Aug;33(8):462-4. PMID: 2210118
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 1990
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Agrimony, Alfalfa, Coriandrum sativum, Eucalyptus, Juniper
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Coconut husk fiber contains compounds with pain and inflammation-killing activities.Apr 21, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2009 Apr 21;122(3):541-6. Epub 2009 Feb 7. PMID: 19429325
Article Published Date : Apr 21, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut, Coconut Husk/Fiber
Diseases : Inflammation, Pain
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Coriandrum sativum has diuretic properties.Jan 04, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2008 Jan 4;115(1):89-95. Epub 2007 Sep 16. PMID: 17961943
Article Published Date : Jan 04, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coriandrum sativum
Diseases : Water Retention
Pharmacological Actions : Diuretics
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Devil's claw (H. procumbens) exhibits a uterotonic effect in the rat uterus, lending pharmacological credence to the suggested folkloric obstetric uses of the plant's secondary root for induction and/or acceleration of labour, as well as for expelling retOct 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Smooth Muscle Res. 2009 Oct;45(5):231-9. PMID: 19907121
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Devils Claw
Diseases : Uterus: Contraction/Expulsion Disorders
Pharmacological Actions : Uterotonic
Additional Keywords : Midwifery Plants, Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Earthworm paste has gastroprotective properties and is superior to the drug ranitidine in preventing experimentally induced gastric ulcer.Mar 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2010 Mar;14(3):171-6. PMID: 20391954
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Earthworms
Diseases : Gastric Ulcer
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Ulcer Agents, Gastroprotective
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Noni has demonstratable wound healing properties, confirming its traditional use in Polynesian medicine.Oct 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2010 Oct;24(10):1437-41. PMID: 20878690
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Noni
Diseases : Wound Healing
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Noni has immunostimulatory activity on T and B lymphocytes, confirming its traditional use in the treatment of infections.Jul 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Pharm Biol. 2010 Jul;48(7):724-31. PMID: 20645768
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Noni
Diseases : Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Olive leaf extract has xanthine-oxidase inhibiting activity which confirms its traditional use for gout. May 14, 2011

Pubmed Data : Phytomedicine. 2011 May 15 ;18(7):561-6. Epub 2010 Dec 8. PMID: 21144719
Article Published Date : May 14, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Apigenin, Oleuropein, Olive leaf extract
Diseases : Gout, Hyperuricemia
Pharmacological Actions : Enzyme Inhibitors, Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Drug: Allopurinol, Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Parsley's traditional use as a diuretic is supported by its inhibition of water absorption.Mar 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2002 Mar;79(3):353-7. PMID: 11849841
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2002
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Parsley
Diseases : Water Retention
Pharmacological Actions : Diuretics
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Rehmannia activates intracellular antioxidant enzyme systems in mouse auditory cells, confirming its traditional use for treating auditory diseases. Jan 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Am J Chin Med. 2006;34(6):1083-93. PMID: 17163596
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Rehmannia
Diseases : Auditory Diseases
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Research confirms the use of olive leaf extract by traditional medicine to counter Pb neurotoxicity.Jan 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Toxicol Sci. 2011 ;36(6):797-809. PMID: 22129743
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Olive leaf extract
Diseases : Lead Poisoning
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic, Interleukin-1 beta downregulation, Neuroprotective Agents, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
Problem Substances : Lead
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Schisandra fruit has a therapeutic effect in the treatment of hepatitis C virus infection. Sep 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2007 Sep;21(9):895-7. PMID: 11154048
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Schisandra
Diseases : Hepatitis C
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Sesamol has wound healing properties.Jan 27, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2011 Jan 27 ;133(2):608-12. Epub 2010 Oct 28. PMID: 21035533
Article Published Date : Jan 27, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesamol
Diseases : Wound Healing
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
Problem Substances : Dexamethasone
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T. terrestris is a sexual enhancer in the management of sexual dysfunction in malesDec 31, 2011

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2012 Jan ;3(1):43-7. PMID: 22368416
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tribulus
Diseases : Libido: Low
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Tarragon (Artemisia d.) essential oil has anticonvulsant activity, confirming its traditional use in Iranian folkloric medicine.Feb 15, 2008

Pubmed Data : Clin Cancer Res. 2008 Feb 15;14(4):1248-57. PMID: 15325732
Article Published Date : Feb 15, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tarragon
Diseases : Epilepsy, Seizures
Pharmacological Actions : Anticonvulsants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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The traditional use of Zhu Ling (P. umbellatus) as a diuretic is confirmed by animal experiments. Jan 15, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2010 Jan 15. Epub 2010 Jan 15. PMID: 20083182
Article Published Date : Jan 15, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zhu Ling Mushroom
Diseases : Water Retention
Pharmacological Actions : Diuretics
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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this traditional dietary supplement is justified in hypertensive patients according to its composition and its ability to reduce blood pressure has been demonstrated experimentally.Mar 23, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 Mar 24. Epub 2012 Mar 24. PMID: 22480886
Article Published Date : Mar 23, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bidens pilosa , Moringa oleifera
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive
Additional Keywords : Blood Pressure, Science Confirms Tradition
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A water extract of dandelion exhibits anti-influenza activity. Dec 14, 2011

Pubmed Data : Virol J. 2011 Dec 14 ;8(1):538. Epub 2011 Dec 14. PMID: 22168277
Article Published Date : Dec 14, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Dandelion
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition, Science Confirms Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Arnica exhibits anti-inflammatory properties on a molecular level that confirms its traditional medical uses. Apr 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : Teratology. 1999 Apr;59(4):252-60. PMID: 12808362
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 1999
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Arnica
Diseases : Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, NF-kappaB Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Astragalus contains two isomers which decrease the expression of p16, which may slow aging.Feb 05, 2008

Pubmed Data : Chin Med J (Engl). 2008 Feb 5;121(3):231-5. PMID: 18298915
Article Published Date : Feb 05, 2008
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Astragalus
Diseases : Aging
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor: P16
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Black pepper has melanocyte modulating activity, confirming its traditional use for vitiligo. Apr 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Pharm Pharmacol. 2007 Apr;59(4):529-36. PMID: 17430636
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Black Pepper
Diseases : Vitiligo
Pharmacological Actions : Antiproliferative
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Byrsonima verbascifolia, Eugenia dysenterica, Hymenaea courbaril and Myracrodruon urundeuva showed potential activity against rotavirusMar 25, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 Mar 26. Epub 2012 Mar 26. PMID: 22469769
Article Published Date : Mar 25, 2012
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Byrsonima verbascifolia, Eugenia dysenterica, Hymenaea courbaril, Myracrodruon urundeuva
Diseases : Rotavirus Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Cinnamon has ideal antimicrobial properties for food preservation, confirming one of its traditional uses. Aug 14, 2003

Pubmed Data : Int J Food Microbiol. 2003 Aug 15 ;85(1-2):73-81. PMID: 12810272
Article Published Date : Aug 14, 2003
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cinnamon
Diseases : Foodborne Pathogens: Prevention/Food Preservation
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Coriander fruit exhibits gut modulatory, blood pressure lowering and diuretic activities.Feb 25, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2009 Feb 25;122(1):123-30. Epub 2008 Dec 25. PMID: 19146935
Article Published Date : Feb 25, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coriandrum sativum
Diseases : Abdominal Cramps, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Hypertension, Water Retention
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents, Vasodilator Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Crescentia alata exhibits anti-inflammatory properties confirming its traditional use in Guatemala herbalism. Dec 21, 2001

Pubmed Data : Life Sci. 2001 Dec 21;70(5):523-34. PMID: 11811897
Article Published Date : Dec 21, 2001
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Crescentia Alata
Diseases : Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Enzyme Inhibitors, Nitric Oxide Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Crinum latifolium has immunomoedulatory and possible antitumor activity.Nov 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Int Immunopharmacol. 2001 Nov;1(12):2143-50. PMID: 11710543
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2001
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Tumors
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Globimetula braunii has oxytocic properties supporting is traditional use in hastening delivery in traditional medicine practice.Jan 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Pharmacology. 2006;76(2):69-75. Epub 2005 Nov 11. PMID: 18930855
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Globimetula Braunii
Diseases : Uterus: Contraction/Expulsion Disorders
Pharmacological Actions : Oxytocics
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Gynura procumbens exhibits anti-inflammatory properties.Jan 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2002;57(3-4):233-44. PMID: 12602932
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2002
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Gynura Procumbens
Diseases : Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Kava has anti-inflammatory properties used in traditional Fijian medicine to treat urinary tract infections and asthma.Apr 14, 2006

Pubmed Data : Biochem Pharmacol. 2006 Apr 14;71(8):1206-18. Epub 2006 Feb 7. PMID: 16464438
Article Published Date : Apr 14, 2006
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Kava Kava
Diseases : Asthma, Inflammation, Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, NF-kappaB Inhibitor, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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medicinal plants exhibited anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects, partially validating the traditional use of these plants in GI disordersMay 06, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 May 7 ;141(1):403-10. Epub 2012 Mar 13. PMID: 22433535
Article Published Date : May 06, 2012
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Mentha Arvensis, Ruta Graveolens
Diseases : Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Additional Keywords : GI Disorders, Medicinal Plants, Science Confirms Tradition
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Mullein has a wide range of potential therapeutic applications. Sep 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2005 Sep;19(9):733-9. PMID: 16222647
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2005
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Mullein
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Phyllanthus muellerianus exhibits antimicrobial properties. Apr 04, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2011 Apr 4. Epub 2011 Apr 4. PMID: 21470574
Article Published Date : Apr 04, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Phyllanthus Muellerianus
Diseases : Clostridium Infections, Clostridium Sporogenes, Dental Caries, Steptococcal Infections, Streptococcus pyogenes, Tetanus
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Review describes the use of chamomile in traditional medicine with regard to evaluating its curative and preventive properties and describes recent findings on its development as a therapeutic agent.Nov 01, 2010

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Mol Med Report. 2010 Nov 1 ;3(6):895-901. PMID: 21132119
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2010
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Chamomile
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Sesame seed extract has antimicrobial properties. Jan 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 2007 ;4(4):427-33. Epub 2007 Jun 10. PMID: 20161911
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seeds, Sesamol
Diseases : Candida Infection , Staphylococcus aureus infection, Streptococcus pneumoniae infection
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Solanum nigrum may have a therapeutic role in digestive system cancers. Jan 17, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2008 Jan 17;115(2):194-202. Epub 2007 Sep 29. PMID: 18022776
Article Published Date : Jan 17, 2008
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Solanum nigrum (black nightshade)
Diseases : Digestive System Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic, Cell cycle arrest
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Tansy (T. vulgare) has vasorelaxing properties, confirming its traditional use in Moroccan medicine as an antihypertensive remedy. Oct 30, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2008 Oct 30;120(1):98-102. Epub 2008 Aug 7. PMID: 18760343
Article Published Date : Oct 30, 2008
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tansy
Diseases : Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive, Vasodilator Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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Tarragon, savory and marjoram have anti-coagulant activity, confirming their traditional role in Iranian folk medicine for cardiovascular and thrombotic disorders.Apr 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Biochim Biophys Acta. 2007 Apr;1770(4):578-84. Epub 2006 Dec 5. PMID: 18069068
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Marjoram, Savory, Tarragon
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases, Clotting, Thrombosis
Pharmacological Actions : Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition
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The therapeutic activity of feverfew on migraines and epilepsy may be due to its GABA-benzodiazepine modulatory effects. Nov 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2009 Nov;23(11):1642-4. PMID: 19441011
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Feverfew
Diseases : Epilepsy, Migraine Disorders
Pharmacological Actions : Benzodiazepine receptor agonist, GABA Modulators
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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The use of garlic for cytomegalovirus infection may be supported by its suppressive effect on gene transcription in infected cells. Oct 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Antiviral Res. 2006 Oct;72(1):68-74. Epub 2006 Apr 27. PMID: 16844239
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2006
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Garlic
Diseases : Cytomegalovirus Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Allitridin, Science Confirms Tradition
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There are a diversity of pharmacological effects of Schisandra chinensis and which have been confirmed over more than 40 years of use. Mar 13, 1963

Pubmed Data : . PMID: 18515024
 
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Schisandra
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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These data suggest that cinnamaldehyde selectively induced progesterone production and inhibited production of testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone in human adrenal cells, which may confirm its traditional use for menstrual pain and infertility. Jun 05, 2010

Pubmed Data : Life Sci. 2010 Jun 5;86(23-24):894-8. Epub 2010 Apr 25. PMID: 20423713
Article Published Date : Jun 05, 2010
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Cinnamaldehyde, DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone), Progesterone
Diseases : Dysmenorrhea, Infertility: Female, Progesterone: Low
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition
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Parsley's traditional use as a laxative is supported by its inhibition of water absorption.Sep 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Phytomedicine. 2001 Sep;8(5):382-8. PMID: 11695882
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2001
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Substances : Parsley
Diseases : Constipation
Pharmacological Actions : Laxative
Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition

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