Thursday, December 27, 2012

Christmas symbols as cheap cures? (vs hypertension, cancer, acne and arthritis?)

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Link from Newsmaxhealth

The plants/herbs mentioned here are used in religious rites and often associated with Christmas.  But these iconic plants are showing growing potential for cures

There is a growing trend for scientific studies for alternative cures.  For example, Dr. John Bisognano of University of Rochester Medical center, showing mistletoe extract to be effective vs. hypertension.

Frankincense from Boswenella frereana, contains inhibit the production of molecules that breakdown cartilage in arthritis.

Tinctures made from myrrh, thyme marigold, and myrhh are used in toothpaste and anti acne preparation.  It contains anti viral, anti fungal, anti microbial properties. It is derived from Camphora Mukul tree. The three herbs killed bacteria in just 5 minutes of exposure

Mistletoe on the other hand, the kiss inducing plant, aside from being useful in hypertension is useful in cancer cures from an Australian research by Sarah Lotfollahi  It was found out that extracts from a specie of Mistletoe called Fraxini was effective in colon cancer, and less toxic to adjoining cells.  The use of herbs in cancer cure has been spurred by actress Suzanne Sommers took the extract from plant Iscador instead of having chemotherapy and radiation

Holly - from Ilex aquifolium  Ilex opaca, and Ilex vomitarium have been known to treat conditions from heart ailment to indigestion.  Ilex opaca is known to old Indian heart stimulant.  However very little scientific data has been gathered (a must for FDA approval) that supports its efficacy.

Pine -  pine nuts contain pinelonic acid that suppresses appetite and is effective in weight loss.  It was found out in extract from spruce tree contains prebiotic that is useful in digestive health.  The compound known as galactoglucomannan has been chewed by native Americans as treatment for urinary tract infections, rheumatism, wounds, influenza, and even tuberculosis.


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