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Results indicated that the Neem glycoprotein induces proliferation of mononuclear cells amongst other immunological changes and could induce an anti-tumor immune environment that results in the restriction of carcinoma growth.
The investigators conclude that accumulated evidence strongly suggests the non-toxic nature of the Neem glycoprotein and could be recommended for human use in anti-cancer therapy.
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AbstractMigraine remedies have been studied by Mehdi et al with particular emphasis on Ginger. Their studies evaluated the efficacy of ginger in comparison to sumatriptan therapy. In this double-b...
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The effectiveness of ginger powder in the treatment of common migraine attacks is statistically comparable to sumatriptan. Ginger also poses a better side effect profile than sumatriptan. Ginger is a key ingredient used in the natural drinks from The Wise Herb Company. Delete the scoop?
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The effect of neem leaf extract on c-Myc oncogene expression was studied. An oncogene is a gene that, when mutated or expressed at high levels, helps turn a normal cell into a tumor cell. The purpo...
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The results of a study indicated that the oncogene (genes that can cause cancer) was found to be down regulated under the effect of neem leaf extract. Delete the scoop?
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Alternative therapies against lethal pancreatic cancer (PC) are continually being sought. Shimizu et al indentified Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) as a potential candidate for cancer therapy. Holy Bas...
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Extracts of Holy Basil leaves inhibit the proliferation, migration, invasion, and induce apoptosis of Pancreatic Cancer cells in vitro. The expression of genes that promote the proliferation, migration and invasion of cancerous cells including various biomarkers. 
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Ginger and Heart Health [6]-Gingerol derived from Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) was identified as a novel angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. Angiotensins are a group of ...
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Research by Liu et al demonstrated that the major ingredient of ginger, [6]-gingerol, could inhibit angiotensin II type 1 receptor activation, which partially clarified the mechanism of ginger regulating blood pressure and strengthening heart tissue in the cardiovascular system Delete the scoop?
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Jittiwat & Wattanathorn have demonstrated that ginger could potentially improve memory impairment following cerebral ischemia. Using Ginger and pharmacopuncture, in combination, in an induced...
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Using Ginger and pharmacopuncture, in combination, in an induced stroke animal model system, they demonstrated enhanced spatial memory, and the activities of catalase and glutathione peroxidase in both cerebral cortex and hippocampus were improved. Cognitive enhancement was observed sooner with ginger pharmacopuncture than with acupuncture alone. Delete the scoop?
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As we have seen before Liquorice components can be beneficial to health. Glycyrrhizin is a main component of liquorice and has shown various immunomodulatory activities that can interfere with immu...
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Investgators summarise that the results from the experiments indicated that the liquorice component has the capacity to up-regulate various immune responses in the appropriate cells. Delete the scoop?
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A hot infusion containing a blend of immune strengthening herbs and spices could have some immunological effect to help ward off colds! Some herbs & spices which could help strengthen immunity and help to stave off colds: Delete the scoop?
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Citronberg et al studied the effects of Ginger on apoptosis, proliferation, and differentiation in the normal-appearing colonic mucosa using a randomized approach. They measured expression and di...
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Citronberg et al studied the effects of Ginger on apoptosis, proliferation, and differentiation in the normal-appearing colonic mucosa using a randomized approach.
They measured expression and distributions of various biomarkers related to cancerous cells relative to a placebo. Their conclusion was that the results from these pilot study suggest that ginger may reduce proliferation in the normal-appearing colorectal epithelium and increase apoptosis (automatic cell death – useful in cancerous cells). Delete the scoop?
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Two types of Ginger were investigated for a component – 1′-acetoxychavicol acetate (ACA) – which is naturally obtained from Ginger rhizomes and seeds. Ginger is noted for its anti...
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Ohnishi et al, investigated the anti-obesity effects of the ginger component ACA in adipocytes in an animal model (fed a high fat diet). The ginger component was shown to significantly decrease in the activity of GPDH in 3T3-L1 adipocytes without eliciting cell cytotoxicity, and it inhibited cellular lipid accumulation.
The results show that ACA from Ginger exerts anti-obesity activities both in vitro and in vivo and suggests that ACA may have a novel preventive activity against obesity and possibly other metabolic diseases. Delete the scoop?
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Five widely studied medicinal plants derived from botanical sources [Bacopa monniera, Silybum marianum (milk thistle), Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Camellia sinensis (Green Tea), and Curcuma longa (turmeric)] have been shown to activate Nrf2 and induce phase II enzymes through the antioxidant response element. They conclude that natural antioxidants like Green Tea are a potential treatment to increase antioxidant defenses and protect heart cells against an oxidative challenge. Delete the scoop?
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Alqahtani et al, from the University of Sydney, studied Pentacyclic triterpenoids – compounds found in various herbal plants like Glycyrrhiza species (Liquorice), Centella asiatica, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) amongst others. These plants are used in traditional medicines like Ayurveda and are known to be effecient in the treatment of diabetes and diabetic complications. Delete the scoop?
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Cinnamon extract were administrated and serum levels of TNF-alpha and interleukin (IL)-6 were determined 1 hour after Lipopolysaccharide stimulation. Various biomarkers were assayed for viability, cytokine expression and signaling molecules upon stimulation. Liposaccharides act as endotoxins and elicit strong immune responses in animals. RESULTS: Delete the scoop?
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Results indicated that the Neem glycoprotein induces proliferation of mononuclear cells amongst other immunological changes and could induce an anti-tumor immune environment that results in the restriction of carcinoma growth. The investigators conclude that accumulated evidence strongly suggests the non-toxic nature of the Neem glycoprotein and could be recommended for human use in anti-cancer therapy. |
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Glycyrrhizic acid (GA) is a bioactive ingredient of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and has been found to be associated with multiple therapeutic properties. In a study by Ma et al they investigated...
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Findings suggest that Glycyrrhizic acid, from Liquorice, may reduce the progression of asthma and could be used as a therapy for patients with allergic asthma. Delete the scoop?
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A nod in the direction of InnOrbit and The Wise Herb Company from Natural Product News (April 2013) - more information on Natural products - here. The Wise Herb Company Herbal Infusions and Energy Boost Shots. Delete the scoop?
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Green Tea and Ginger have both been investigated recently in terms of their ability to positively affect obesity. An investigation by Mahmoud & Elnour was conducted to evaluate the effect of gi...
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Green Tea and Ginger have both been investigated recently in terms of their ability to positively affect obesity. An investigation by Mahmoud & Elnour was conducted to evaluate the effect of ginger and orlistat (Orlistat is a pharmacological agent promoting weight loss) on an animal model (fed a high fat diet). The results showed that Treatment with both ginger and orlistat had significant effect in reducing body weight. Both ginger and orlistat had the ability to reduce lipid profile, ginger had great effect in increasing HDL-cholesterol. They conclude that Ginger has significant ability to reduce body weight without inhibiting pancreatic lipase level, or affecting bilirubin concentration, with positive effect on increasing peroxisomal catalase level and HDL-cholesterol. Read more from The Wise Herb Company. Delete the scoop?
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Licochalcone is a component of liquorice and seems to have promising antimalarial activity. In continuation of a drug discovery program by Tadigoppula et al they isolated two chalcones & synthe...
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Good in vitro antimalarial activity against Malaria with low cytotoxicity were shown by Liquorice components. These chalcones also showed reduction in parasitemia and increased survival time in an animal model. The liquorice compounds showed modest inhibitory activity against the major hemoglobin degrading a cysteine protease. Evidence indicates that cysteine proteases play essential role in malaria parasites. Delete the scoop?
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Glucocorticoids are often used as treatments for inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Patients however are suffering from glucocorticoid resistance and t...
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Glucocorticoids are often used as treatments for inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Patients however are suffering from glucocorticoid resistance and this can present a serious problem for doctors who may look for healthy and efficient alternatives.
Glycyrrhizic acid (GA) and 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (18βGA) are bioactive compounds in liquorice and used to treat ailments such as coughs and colds. GA and 18βGA have already shown to exhibit potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Kao et al have designed an in vitro glucocorticoid resistance model to verify the effects of GA and 18βGA on glucocorticoid resistance that was induced by Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). Results have shown that these two phytochemicals from Liquorice can restor glucocorticoid sensitivity by consuming ROS. Various mechanisms are postulated in this article. Delete the scoop?
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Albarracin et al, have done a nice review of polyphenols with antioxidant properties which are abundant in the diet. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, and various drinks (infusions etc) are sources of the... Delete the scoop?
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One way to limit this glucose spike could be to inhibit the activity of digestive enzymes for glucose production and of the transporters responsible for glucose absorption. It looks like Flavonols, Theaflavins, Gallate esters, 5-caffeoylqunic acid and proanthocyanidins inhibit α-amylase activity. Amylase is the enxyme that breaks down more complex sugars into glucose and maltose. Recent results also suggest that plant polyphenolics like those found in Green Tea could help in this respect. Anthocyanidins and catechin oxidation products, such as theaflavins and theasinsensins, inhibit maltase; sucrase is less strongly inhibited but anthocyanidins seem somewhat effective. Lactase is inhibited by Green Tea catechins. Delete the scoop?
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Tsai et al investigated the in vivo antioxidant and antifibrotic properties of Green Tea(Camellia sinensis) with induced oxidative stress and hepatic fibrosis in an animal model study.
Results suggest that Green Tea exhibits powerful protective effects against induced oxidative stress and hepatic fibrosis in an animal model system by inhibiting oxidative damage and increasing antioxidant enzyme activities. Delete the scoop?
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Ginger has been demonstrated to lower triglycerides or fats but its mechanisms remain unclear. Recent evidence has suggested that Fructose overconsumption is associated with increase in fat deposit. In this study by Gao et al found that extracts of ginger (in an animal study) over 5 weeks reversed liquid fructose-induced increase in plasma triglyceride and glucose concentrations and hepatic triglyceride content. The study suggests that Ginger can ameliorate of fructose-induced fatty liver and hypertriglyceridemia. They suggest that this modulation occurs due to the hepatic ChREBP-mediated pathway. Delete the scoop?
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