Showing posts with label sweet root. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sweet root. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Anti-Diabetic Substance Discovered In Sweet Root


Recently scientists from the Max Planck Institute Berlin Germany found levels of anti-diabetes agents called amorfrutin in plants "sweet root" or liquorice. Or liquorice Glycyrrhiza glabra in the Latin language has been widely used in the manufacture of candy or drinks. In fact, as has been shown in traditional medicine since ancient times, liquorice was selected as "2012 medicinal plants".

The study results show, amorfrutin not only reduce blood sugar levels, but also capable of functioning as an anti-inflammatory and very well tolerated by the body. In other words, liquorice may be also suitable for use in the treatment of complex metabolic disorders.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

7 Plants For Overcoming Cough


Coughing is not a disease but a symptom of a disease. Coughing is the body's defense mechanism to clear the airways.

Cough medicines commonly used are those containing antitussives, decongestants, expectorants, or a combination. For treatment other than conventional medicine can also be with herbal medicine.