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12/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compound in lemon verbena may help normalize lipid metabolism in diabetics
Lippia triphylla, commonly known as lemon verbena or lemon beebrush, is a flowering plant native to South America. It was brought by the Spanish and the Portuguese to Europe in the 17th century, where it is cultivated for its lemon-scented oil to this day. The leaves of lemon verbena can retain their odor for years; hence, they are currently […]
12/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Acteoside from Lippia triphylla (lemon verbena) regulates liver lipid metabolism
Researchers at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine explored the effects of Lippia triphylla (lemon verbena) extract and its active component, acteoside (ACT), on abnormal liver lipid metabolism. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Diabetes is chronic disease that’s linked to triglyceride metabolism disorder, an etiological factor in fatty liver […]
12/07/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can aloe vera help prevent diabetic nephropathy?
Aloe vera is one of the most well-known and widely grown medicinal plants on the planet. A succulent plant native to North Africa, Southern Europe and the Canary Islands, aloe vera is now also cultivated in tropical countries around the world. Aloe vera’s history of use as medicine can be traced back to the time […]
11/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Extracts from garlic, white onion and purple onion exert inhibitory effects against enzymes linked to diabetes and hypertension
Researchers at the Federal University of Technology in Nigeria evaluated the effects of the aqueous extract of garlic, white onion and purple onion on the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), a-amylase and a-glucosidase in vitro. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Spices are used in cooking and serve as […]
11/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Eating bitter melon is a great way to keep diabetes at bay
Momordica charantia, commonly known as bitter melon or bitter gourd, is a fruit-bearing tropical vine that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family. It is closely related to cucurbits typically found in the human diet, such as pumpkins, melons, squash and zucchinis. The fruit of this medicinal plant is popular as a disease-fighting superfood. In fact, extracts from different parts […]
10/06/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bupleurum can help treat diabetic kidney injury: Study
Bupleurum smithii is a perennial herb best known for its thick rhizome, which is used for medicinal purposes. Native to East Asia, especially in the northern and central parts of China, the roots of B. smithii are often used as a regional substitute for bei chai hu (B. chinense), an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat […]
10/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Rockpine and bitter melon extracts exhibit antidiabetic properties by improving glucose and lipid levels, animal study finds
A recent study by South Korean researchers reported the development of a functional food that can help treat Type 2 diabetes. This functional food consists of a combination of extracts derived from Orostachys japonicus, a flowering medicinal plant commonly known as rock pine (wa-song in Korean), and Momordica charantia, a tropical vine that produces bitter melon. The researchers […]
09/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bupleurum polysaccharides inhibit renal inflammation and fibrotic process
Researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai investigated the effects of Bupleurum polysaccharides isolated from Bupleurum smithii, an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), on diabetic kidney injury. They reported their findings in an article published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. For their experiment, the researchers first induced diabetes and renal injury in mice using […]
09/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Orostachys japonicus and Momordica charantia found to improve glucose and lipid levels in diabetic mice
South Korean researchers assessed the anti-diabetic activities of Orostachys japonicus (rock pine) and Momordica charantia (bitter melon) extracts in vitro and in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. O. japonicus and M. charantia are widely used as alternative medicines. Medical nutrition therapy has been increasingly gaining traction among Type 2 diabetics because of its safety and cost-effectiveness. For this […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crescent-cup liverwort shows promise as a treatment for diabetes
Crescent-cup liverwort, scientifically known as Lunularia cruciata is a small, non-vascular plant that’s native to the region around the Mediterranean. Named for the shape of its cups — structures that contain cells called gemmae that enable it to reproduce asexually — crescent-cup liverwort is a forest dweller that germinates on moist surfaces. Together with mosses and hornworts, liverworts […]
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