Tag: cancer
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Chaga – remember to be sustainable
It’s interesting to revisit this blog from a couple of years ago as I think things are starting to change. There does seem to be more awareness of sustainability, how to source herbs (and mushrooms safely). If you’re in the UK I highly recommend checking out the work done by the UK Herb grower network and…
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Herbal Medicine Research blog – September 2016
It’s been a little while since I’ve written a research blog but here are some research articles that have interested me recently. 1. A new trial is currently taking place in Australia, where young adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are being given water hyssop (Bacopa monnieri) instead of pharmaceutical drugs. 2. A follow…
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Herbs and Health Research blog – October 15
This month the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A study comparing the effectiveness of the herb rhodiola with the antidepressant sertraline (also known as Zoloft), found that while rhodiola had a slightly less anti-depressant effect, it didn’t have any side effects. The conclusion of the study was that rhodiola…
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Monthly herbal medicine research blog – November 13
This month the following research studies on herbs and health have caught my eye. 1. With MRSA infections a growing problem in hospitals this piece of Australian research shows that both lemongrass and tea tree oils applied after surgery prevented infection, including MRSA. 2. New laboratory research in Korea has found that rosemary could prevent skin…