Laura Carpenter

Tag: ashwagandha

  • Herbal medicine and health research in August 14

    In August the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A laboratory study of garlic showed that it inhibited the growth of dental plaque bacteria, even at a low strengths. 2. A laboratory study looking at ginger and it’s anti cancer properties found that the whole ginger compounds were more effective…

  • Monthly research blog – Herbal medicine and health – Feb 14

    This month the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A new laboratory study has found that pomegranate can repair liver damage. 2. A new study in New York is looking at the affects poor diet has on brain function. In      particular the links between junk food and poor concentration and aggressive behaviour….

  • 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…