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Hydroquinine as Potential Solution for Microbial keratitis

Microbial keratitis—one of the most serious potential complications for contact lens wearers—is an infection of the cornea caused by bacteria, most commonly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There are up to 3.5 million reports of corneal infections annually, and in extreme cases, it can result in permanent eye damage and vision loss. TheRead

Nutmeg Shown to Extend Lifespan

Nutmeg is a spice made from grinding the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. It has been used for thousands of years both as a flavoring agent and as an herbal medicine to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, oral mucosal diseases, jointRead

Ashwagandha: An Overview of the Research and Clinical Indications

As a part of the Ayurvedic herbal tradition, Ashwagandha has been used as an adaptogenic botanical medicine for hundreds of years. In botanical medicine traditions from around the world, certain herbs are in a category of functional use called “adaptogenic”, meaning that the herb has the reputation of helping the body to resist damage from physical and mental stressors.

Using Ayurvedic Herbs to Treat Stress

The ancient Indian healing system known as Ayurveda has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of ailments. It relies on a holistic approach to health that incorporates diet, exercise, and lifestyle elements along with medicinal herbs and other natural remedies. Much of Ayurvedic healing isRead

Ancient Herb Shows Promise for Stress Relief

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a shrub native to India, Africa, and the Middle East. It has been used for at least 3,000 years in the Indian Ayurvedic system of healing as a rejuvenating tonic to improve both mental and physical health. It’s thought to be an adaptogen, a substance thatRead

Willow Bark: More Than Pain Relief

Willow bark has been used for thousands of years to treat pain and inflammation in both China and Europe. It’s so effective, in fact, that its active pain-reliving constituent, salicin, was used to develop aspirin in the 19th century. Today, the venerable plant is still used to treat lower backRead

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