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Catharanthus roseus – Cancer fighting
Catharanthus roseus – Madagascar Periwinkle The plant has been called a miracle in the prevention of childhood leukemia and cancer treatment. To protect Madagascar periwinkle is to protect the future of your children in the opinion of many. It has … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Americas, Asia, Madagascar, Species, Students
Tagged Ammocallis, Ammocallis rosea (L.) small, Anti-cancer, Cancer fighting, cape periwinkle, cats vinca, Cayenne jasmine, Chichirica, childwood leukemia, chnera rosea, Kemunting cina, Lochnera rosea (L.) Rchb.ex Endl., Madagascar periwinkle, medicinal plant, periwinkle, Prevenche de Madagascar, Sitchirika, Thenbanmahnyoban, Tsitsirika, vinca rosea, Vinca rosea L.
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Curcuma longa : Folklore or Medical Marvel?
Records dating as far back as 600BC note that turmeric can cure anything from a sore throat to cancer. But are these just old wives’ tales or is turmeric as medically useful as they claim..?
Posted in Asia
Tagged Anti-cancer, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Curcumin, Folklore, India, medicinal plants, MSc Plant Diversity, Traditional Medicine, Turmeric, zingiberaceae
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