A natural plant extract may be effective in reducing Osteoarthritis, reveals a recent study.
The extract, originating from the bark of ‘maritime pine’, works by reducing levels of inflammation, according to multiple study reports by Italian Scientists of the Chieti-Pescara University, who conducted the study together with Germany’s University of Munster.
The plant extract, Pycnogenol, works by [...]
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Hair-loss although seems like a common problem, the reasons behind the problem could be plenty. Anything from hormonal changes to too much tugging at hair, lack of mineral or vitamins, lack of sleep could all lead to hair-loss.
Although people consider medication or hair transplant as an immediate solution to the problem, it is a fact [...]
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Although herbs have been used since ages for healing, scientists are finally beginning to discover amazing new facts, such as their abilities to reduce arthritis, destroy cancer cells, and help in managing blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Herbs and other natural remedies, when taken under expert supervision, are as effective as conventional medications, often without [...]
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The spiky hair around the stem of tomato plants, are seen to possess antibiotic qualities, reveal latest reports.
During a major biotechnology conference held in Canberra, it has been informed that these projections, named as ‘glandular trichomes’, revealed the biochemical actions that help the plant kingdom in establishing immune defense mechanism against diseases.
The US researchers, who [...]
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Holy Basil (Tulsi) which has been long used in Ayurvedic medicine and as a home remedy for treatment of colds, fever, coughs, and skin diseases, has now emerged as the best weapon to protect against the harmful effects of ageing, according to recent researches by the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) in Manchester.
Although native to India, [...]
Since times immemorial, Indians have heavily relied on Ayurveda, the science of life, as a mode of treatment. However, modern western medications have nearly covered the traditional concept of Ayurvedic and herbal medicines.
Considering these facts, the City Corporation of Pune, has earmarked a park, to exclusively nurture Ayurvedic herbs, aiming to create awareness about the [...]
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Until a few years back, when the market shelves were not packed with fancy haircare products, the fragrance of the black concoction obtained when reetha (soapnut), soaked overnight, is blended with shikakai powder, filled most Indian homes.
Both reetha and shikakai have been an integral part of due to their diverse benefits. The reetha tree, found [...]
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A sore-throat is inevitable for most of us during the winter. Although your doctor suggests antihistamines, cough syrups or lozenges, or even an antibiotic, for those of you, who wish to go natural to ease your sore-throat, here are a few expert-approved alternatives:
Turmeric: Being an excellent anti-inflammatory agent, which helps cure sore throats, gargle with [...]
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