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07/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The winged-stem passionflower can selectively kill cancer cells, says study
Studies have described several plants that belong to the Passiflora (passionflower) genus as cytotoxic to cancer cells. These plants have also demonstrated impressive anti-tumor or chemopreventive properties. Notable examples include P. edulis (passion fruit), P. ligularis (sweet granadilla), P. incarnata (maypop) and P. tetrandra (New Zealand passionfruit). Because of the rising cancer mortality rate and the increasing number of […]
07/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers document anti-cancer potential of plants used in traditional African medicine
Medicinal plants have seen much in use as traditional medicines, especially in developing countries. In Ethiopia, reports suggest that more than 70 percent of the population still relies on traditional medicines and considers them their primary source of healthcare. It is estimated that more than 95 percent of traditional Ethiopian medicines are sourced from medicinal […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers investigate anti-cancer properties of 14 Passiflora species
Brazilian researchers evaluated the cytotoxic potential of Passiflora plants cultivated in Brazil against cancer cells. They also identified the mechanism of cytotoxicity induced by the most promising extract. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. For their experiment, the researchers obtained extracts from the leaves of 14 Passiflora species using ethanol as solvent. They evaluated the […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the anti-cancer potential of medicinal plants in Ethiopia
In this study, researchers from Ethiopia and Sweden investigated the toxicity of extracts derived from seven medicinal plants traditionally used to treat breast cancer in Ethiopia. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. According to traditional healers, Sideroxylon oxyacanthum, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Clematis simensis, Clematis longicauda, Dovyalis abyssinica, Vernonia leopoldi and Clerodendrum myricoides are the most frequently […]
07/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Holy basil: This Ayurvedic medicine for skin diseases is also a potent anti-cancer agent
Ocimum sanctum, also known as holy basil or tulsi, is an aromatic medicinal herb native to Southeast Asia. Widely used in traditional medicine, holy basil is considered a great tonic for the body, mind and spirit. In fact, it is also called the “queen of the herbs” because of its many therapeutic properties. In Ayurveda — […]
07/06/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Naturally occurring flavonoid in herbs and vegetables found to induce cancer cell death
Luteolin is a flavonoid found in many herbs and vegetables that are part of the human diet. Examples of these plant-based foods include chamomile, celery, green peppers and thyme. Being a widely studied flavonoid, luteolin’s biological activities are well-discussed in several studies. Besides having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, luteolin is perhaps best-known for its anti-cancer activities. […]
06/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The in vitro anti-cancer activities of Ocimum sanctum leaf extracts (holy basil)
In this study, a researcher at Government Degree College, Khairatabad in India investigated the anti-cancer activity of plant suspension cultures of Ocimum sanctum (holy basil) against lung cancer. Key findings were published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Ethanol, acetone and aqueous leaf extracts of O. sanctum were used to treat human lung cancer (A549) cells. Their in […]
06/25/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Don’t let the name fool you: Skunkbush sumac is a potent medicinal plant with anti-cancer properties
In the fields of science and medicine, plants are not only valued because of their capacity to prevent and treat diseases, but also because they produce active compounds that have the potential to be developed into new medicines. A large number of drugs sold on the market today and used as clinical treatments were developed directly from plants. […]
06/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers investigate the ability of luteolin to inhibit the proliferation of esophageal cancer cells
Researchers at the Southeast University in China conducted this study to verify the influence of luteolin on the apoptosis of esophageal cancer (Eca 109) cells and to further investigate the mechanisms underlying its effect. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers exposed Eca 109 cells to different concentrations of luteolin (0, […]
06/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the potential of magnetic hyperthermia to kill cancer cells
In this study, Bulgarian researchers investigated the potential of mixed ferrite nanoparticles with the structural formula Me1?xZnxFe2O4 (Me = Co, Ni, Cu, Mn) for cancer therapy. Their results were published in The European Physical Journal B. Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) can be delivered close to tumor cells and activated using alternating magnetic fields. This new type of therapy, […]
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