Artemisia annua leaf powder tablets cured 18 critically ill malaria patients at the Rwanguba Hospital (Democratic Republic of the Congo). The results suggest that we are facing a new and cheaper treatment option for this mosquito-borne disease that affects 212 million people worldwide. … [Read more...] about Artemisia annua leaf powder cures resistant malaria
An extract of blueberry shows to be effective in the treatment of dry eye
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study published in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences shows that fresh frozen blueberry fruit extract may play an important role in the adequate preservation of aqueous levels in people with ocular dryness. Dry eye … [Read more...] about An extract of blueberry shows to be effective in the treatment of dry eye
Borage for the treatment of asthma
In a clinical, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, a syrup based on hydroalcoholic extract of borage leaves and flowers (Borago officinalis L.) has been shown to improve the clinical symptoms of asthma. This study included 42 asthmatic patients (15 women and 23 men), with a mean age … [Read more...] about Borage for the treatment of asthma
Ratanhiae radix (Rhatany Root) – Online consultation
European Scientific Cooperative On Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs, The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Rathany root (Ratanhiae radix). Exeter: ESCOP; 2017. Download monograph (PDF) … [Read more...] about Ratanhiae radix (Rhatany Root) – Online consultation
Rusci rhizoma (Butcher’s Broom) – Online consultation
European Scientific Cooperative On Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs, The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Butcher's broom (Rusci rhizoma). Exeter: ESCOP; 2017. Download monograph (PDF) … [Read more...] about Rusci rhizoma (Butcher’s Broom) – Online consultation
Lini semen (Linseed) – Online consultation
European Scientific Cooperative On Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs, The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Exeter: ESCOP; 2017. Download monograph (PDF) … [Read more...] about Lini semen (Linseed) – Online consultation