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09/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Lichen used in traditional medicine have potent anticancer characteristics

Three species of lichen-forming fungi: Caloplaca pusilla, Protoparmeliopsis muralis, and Xanthoria parietina were found to have antimicrobial benefits, as well as antiproliferative qualities against human breast, prostate, and cervical cancer cells. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, tested acetone extracts from the three species against bacteria and cancer cells. Many types of […]

04/01/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Tannins from the miracle tree, a hybrid of the mimosa tree, found to be an effective treatment for many chronic diseases, including cancer

Though it’s known as the “miracle tree,” Leucaena leucocephala hybrid-Rendang is sadly underutilized. This Malaysian amalgam was created by crossing L. leucocephala with L. diversifolia, two plants known for their poor digestibility but impressive condensed tannin content. Also known as proanthocyanidins, condensed tannins are known for their wide array of health benefits. These range from acting […]

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