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  • Herbal Medicine and Health research – May and June 14

    In May and June the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye.  1. A recent laboratory study has shown that a constituent of milk thistle may be beneficial in treating prostate cancer, and may be synthesised into a drug. 2. A new study has shown that taking devil’s claw, turmeric and bromelain reduced…

  • Monthly research blog – Herbal medicine and health research stories in January 14

    This month the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A new laboratory study has found that an extract from hawthorn berries reduced breast cancer tumours. 2. Vitamin E has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s according to the Alzheimer’s research centre in New York. 3. A new study has…