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2 Problem Substances Researched for Science Confirms Tradition

Name	AC	CK	Focus
Dexamethasone	1	2
Lead	1	2

60 Diseases Researched for Science Confirms Tradition

Name	AC	CK
Inflammation	8	12
Water Retention	4	7
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1	3	6
Hypertension	3	4
Pain	2	4
Wound Healing	2	4
Diarrhea	2	3
Epilepsy	2	3
Uterus: Contraction/Expulsion Disorders	2	3
Allergies	1	2
Auditory Diseases	1	2
Bronchial Asthma	1	2
Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio	1	2
Colic	1	2
Cough	1	2
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2	1	2
Gastric Spasm	1	2
Gastric Ulcer	1	2
Gout	1	2
Hepatitis C	1	2
Hyperuricemia	1	2
Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function	1	2
Lead Poisoning	1	2
Libido: Low	1	2
Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity	1	2
Muscle Spasm	1	2
Obesity	1	2
Seizures	1	2
Triglycerides: Elevated	1	2
Abdominal Cramps	1	1
Aging	1	1
Asthma	1	1
Candida Infection	1	1
Cardiovascular Diseases	1	1
Clostridium Infections	1	1
Clostridium Sporogenes	1	1
Clotting	1	1
Cytomegalovirus Infections	1	1
Dental Caries	1	1
Digestive System Cancer	1	1
Dysmenorrhea	1	1
Dyspepsia	1	1
Endothelial Dysfunction	1	1
Foodborne Pathogens: Prevention/Food Preservation	1	1
Helicobacter Pylori Infection	1	1
Infertility: Female	1	1
Influenza	1	1
Migraine Disorders	1	1
Progesterone: Low	1	1
Rotavirus Infections	1	1
Staphylococcus aureus infection	1	1
Steptococcal Infections	1	1
Streptococcus pneumoniae infection	1	1
Streptococcus pyogenes	1	1
Tetanus	1	1
Thrombosis	1	1
Tumors	1	1
Urinary Tract Infections	1	1
Vitiligo	1	1
Constipation	1	0

57 Substances Researched for Science Confirms Tradition

Name	AC	CK
Coriandrum sativum	3	5
Agrimony	2	4
Noni	2	4
Olive leaf extract	2	4
Schisandra	2	3
Sesamol	2	3
Tarragon	2	3
Acorus calamus	1	2
Alfalfa	1	2
Anise	1	2
Apigenin	1	2
Baccharis dracunculifolia	1	2
Bidens pilosa	1	2
Cassava	1	2
Catnip	1	2
Coconut	1	2
Coconut Husk/Fiber	1	2
Devils Claw	1	2
Earthworms	1	2
Eucalyptus	1	2
Juniper	1	2
Moringa oleifera	1	2
Oleuropein	1	2
Parsley	2	2
Plantain	1	2
Potato	1	2
Rehmannia	1	2
Tribulus	1	2
Zhu Ling Mushroom	1	2
Arnica	1	1
Astragalus	1	1
Black Pepper	1	1
Byrsonima verbascifolia	1	1
Chamomile	1	1
Cinnamaldehyde	1	1
Cinnamon	1	1
Crescentia Alata	1	1
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)	1	1
Dandelion	1	1
Eugenia dysenterica	1	1
Feverfew	1	1
Garlic	1	1
Globimetula Braunii	1	1
Gynura Procumbens	1	1
Hymenaea courbaril	1	1
Kava Kava	1	1
Marjoram	1	1
Mentha Arvensis	1	1
Mullein	1	1
Myracrodruon urundeuva	1	1
Phyllanthus Muellerianus	1	1
Progesterone	1	1
Ruta Graveolens	1	1
Savory	1	1
Sesame Seeds	1	1
Solanum nigrum (black nightshade)	1	1
Tansy	1	1

37 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Science Confirms Tradition

Name	AC	CK
Anti-Inflammatory Agents	8	12
Diuretics	3	6
Antioxidants	3	5
Antiviral Agents	4	5
Analgesics	2	4
Antispasmodic	2	4
Hypoglycemic Agents	2	4
Antimicrobial	3	3
Apoptotic	2	3
Enzyme Inhibitors	2	3
Hypotensive	2	3
Immunomodulatory	2	3
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor	2	3
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor	1	2
Anti-Ulcer Agents	1	2
Anticonvulsants	1	2
Antinoceceptive	1	2
Aphrodisiac	1	2
Bronchodilator Agents	1	2
Gastroprotective	1	2
Insulin-releasing	1	2
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation	1	2
NF-kappaB Inhibitor	2	2
Neuroprotective Agents	1	2
Uterotonic	1	2
Vasodilator Agents	2	2
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor	1	2
Antihypertensive Agents	1	1
Antiproliferative	1	1
Benzodiazepine receptor agonist	1	1
Cell cycle arrest	1	1
Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor: P16	1	1
GABA Modulators	1	1
Nitric Oxide Inhibitor	1	1
Oxytocics	1	1
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors	1	1
Laxative	1	0

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2010 Jan 4. Epub 2010 Jan 4. PMID: 20051258

Article Published Date : Jan 04, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Immunol Invest. 2010 Jan;39(2):159-70. PMID: 20136621

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Jul;33(1):27-31. PMID: 17027208

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2001

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Diabetologia. 1990 Aug;33(8):462-4. PMID: 2210118

Article Published Date : Aug 01, 1990

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Smooth Muscle Res. 2009 Oct;45(5):231-9. PMID: 19907121

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2010 Oct;24(10):1437-41. PMID: 20878690

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Pharm Biol. 2010 Jul;48(7):724-31. PMID: 20645768

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2002 Mar;79(3):353-7. PMID: 11849841

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2002

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Am J Chin Med. 2006;34(6):1083-93. PMID: 17163596

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Toxicol Sci. 2011 ;36(6):797-809. PMID: 22129743

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2007 Sep;21(9):895-7. PMID: 11154048

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2007

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2012 Jan ;3(1):43-7. PMID: 22368416

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Clin Cancer Res. 2008 Feb 15;14(4):1248-57. PMID: 15325732

Article Published Date : Feb 15, 2008

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2010 Jan 15. Epub 2010 Jan 15. PMID: 20083182

Article Published Date : Jan 15, 2010

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 Mar 24. Epub 2012 Mar 24. PMID: 22480886

Article Published Date : Mar 23, 2012

Study Type : Animal Study

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Teratology. 1999 Apr;59(4):252-60. PMID: 12808362

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 1999

Study Type : Review

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Pharm Pharmacol. 2007 Apr;59(4):529-36. PMID: 17430636

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2007

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 Mar 26. Epub 2012 Mar 26. PMID: 22469769

Article Published Date : Mar 25, 2012

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Life Sci. 2001 Dec 21;70(5):523-34. PMID: 11811897

Article Published Date : Dec 21, 2001

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Int Immunopharmacol. 2001 Nov;1(12):2143-50. PMID: 11710543

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2001

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2005 Sep;19(9):733-9. PMID: 16222647

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2005

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Mullein

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Science Confirms Tradition

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Phyllanthus muellerianus exhibits antimicrobial properties. Apr 04, 2011

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2011 Apr 4. Epub 2011 Apr 4. PMID: 21470574

Article Published Date : Apr 04, 2011

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Mol Med Report. 2010 Nov 1 ;3(6):895-901. PMID: 21132119

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2010

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Chamomile

Additional Keywords : Science Confirms Tradition

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Sesame seed extract has antimicrobial properties. Jan 01, 2007

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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

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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

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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

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Substances : Solanum nigrum (black nightshade)

Diseases : Digestive System Cancer

Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic, Cell cycle arrest

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Tansy (T. vulgare) has vasorelaxing properties, confirming its traditional use in Moroccan medicine as an antihypertensive remedy. Oct 30, 2008

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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

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Substances : Tansy

Diseases : Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypertension

Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive, Vasodilator Agents

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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

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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

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Substances : Marjoram, Savory, Tarragon

Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases, Clotting, Thrombosis

Pharmacological Actions : Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors

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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

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Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2009 Nov;23(11):1642-4. PMID: 19441011

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Feverfew

Diseases : Epilepsy, Migraine Disorders

Pharmacological Actions : Benzodiazepine receptor agonist, GABA Modulators

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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

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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

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Substances : Garlic

Diseases : Cytomegalovirus Infections

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

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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

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Pubmed Data : . PMID: 18515024

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Schisandra

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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

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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

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Parsley's traditional use as a laxative is supported by its inhibition of water absorption.Sep 01, 2001

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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

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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

Acorus calamus has insulin releasing and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity, confirming its traditional use in American and Indonesia for diabetes. Jan 04, 2010

Agrimony exhibits anti-inflammatory activity, substantiating its traditional uses for inflammation and allergic diseases. Jan 01, 2010

An extract of plantain has blood sugar lowering effects in diabetic mice.Jul 01, 2003

Anise demonstrates antispasmodic properties consistent with its use in folk medicine. Jul 01, 2001

Baccharis dracunculifolia possess antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities, confirming its traditional use in Brazilian folk medicine. Feb 03, 2010

Cassava leaves have anti-inflammatory and analgesic principles, which justify its use in traditional African medicine.May 01, 2010

Catnip has spasmolytic and bronchodilatory properties, confirming its traditional use in colic, diarrhea, cough and asthma. Jan 03, 2011

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

Coconut husk fiber contains compounds with pain and inflammation-killing activities.Apr 21, 2009

Coriandrum sativum has diuretic properties.Jan 04, 2008

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

Earthworm paste has gastroprotective properties and is superior to the drug ranitidine in preventing experimentally induced gastric ulcer.Mar 01, 2010

Noni has demonstratable wound healing properties, confirming its traditional use in Polynesian medicine.Oct 01, 2010

Noni has immunostimulatory activity on T and B lymphocytes, confirming its traditional use in the treatment of infections.Jul 01, 2010

Olive leaf extract has xanthine-oxidase inhibiting activity which confirms its traditional use for gout. May 14, 2011

Parsley's traditional use as a diuretic is supported by its inhibition of water absorption.Mar 01, 2002

Rehmannia activates intracellular antioxidant enzyme systems in mouse auditory cells, confirming its traditional use for treating auditory diseases. Jan 01, 2006

Research confirms the use of olive leaf extract by traditional medicine to counter Pb neurotoxicity.Jan 01, 2011

Schisandra fruit has a therapeutic effect in the treatment of hepatitis C virus infection. Sep 01, 2007

Sesamol has wound healing properties.Jan 27, 2011

T. terrestris is a sexual enhancer in the management of sexual dysfunction in malesDec 31, 2011

Tarragon (Artemisia d.) essential oil has anticonvulsant activity, confirming its traditional use in Iranian folkloric medicine.Feb 15, 2008

The traditional use of Zhu Ling (P. umbellatus) as a diuretic is confirmed by animal experiments. Jan 15, 2010

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

A water extract of dandelion exhibits anti-influenza activity. Dec 14, 2011

Arnica exhibits anti-inflammatory properties on a molecular level that confirms its traditional medical uses. Apr 01, 1999

Astragalus contains two isomers which decrease the expression of p16, which may slow aging.Feb 05, 2008

Black pepper has melanocyte modulating activity, confirming its traditional use for vitiligo. Apr 01, 2007

Byrsonima verbascifolia, Eugenia dysenterica, Hymenaea courbaril and Myracrodruon urundeuva showed potential activity against rotavirusMar 25, 2012

Cinnamon has ideal antimicrobial properties for food preservation, confirming one of its traditional uses. Aug 14, 2003

Coriander fruit exhibits gut modulatory, blood pressure lowering and diuretic activities.Feb 25, 2009

Crescentia alata exhibits anti-inflammatory properties confirming its traditional use in Guatemala herbalism. Dec 21, 2001

Crinum latifolium has immunomoedulatory and possible antitumor activity.Nov 01, 2001

Globimetula braunii has oxytocic properties supporting is traditional use in hastening delivery in traditional medicine practice.Jan 01, 2006

Gynura procumbens exhibits anti-inflammatory properties.Jan 01, 2002

Kava has anti-inflammatory properties used in traditional Fijian medicine to treat urinary tract infections and asthma.Apr 14, 2006

medicinal plants exhibited anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects, partially validating the traditional use of these plants in GI disordersMay 06, 2012

Mullein has a wide range of potential therapeutic applications. Sep 01, 2005

Phyllanthus muellerianus exhibits antimicrobial properties. Apr 04, 2011

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

Sesame seed extract has antimicrobial properties. Jan 01, 2007

Solanum nigrum may have a therapeutic role in digestive system cancers. Jan 17, 2008

Tansy (T. vulgare) has vasorelaxing properties, confirming its traditional use in Moroccan medicine as an antihypertensive remedy. Oct 30, 2008

Tarragon, savory and marjoram have anti-coagulant activity, confirming their traditional role in Iranian folk medicine for cardiovascular and thrombotic disorders.Apr 01, 2007

The therapeutic activity of feverfew on migraines and epilepsy may be due to its GABA-benzodiazepine modulatory effects. Nov 01, 2009

The use of garlic for cytomegalovirus infection may be supported by its suppressive effect on gene transcription in infected cells. Oct 01, 2006

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

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

Parsley's traditional use as a laxative is supported by its inhibition of water absorption.Sep 01, 2001

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