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09/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Study: Three common lichen-forming fungi dramatically reduce the risk of breast and cervical cancer

Some types of fungus are downright nasty, but some benefit humans in many ways. One such proof of this is research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine that discussed the antibacterial and anti-cancer properties of acetone extracts taken from three species of lichen-forming fungi. Lichen is among the hardiest organisms, able to […]

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 […]

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