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05/17/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
More than just ornamentals: Helani tulip extract is a natural remedy for mercuric chloride poisoning
Etlingera hemisphaerica, also known as helani tulip ginger or black tulip torch ginger, is a herbaceous plant known for its tulip-shaped, maroon flowers. It is native to Southwest Asia but also grows in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Helani tulip ginger is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant, but it is also used by locals as […]
03/16/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the protective effects of Etlingera hemisphaerica leaf extracts against mercuric chloride toxicity
Indonesian researchers investigated the protective effects of Etlingera hemisphaerica (helani tulip ginger) ethanolic leaf extract (LE3H) against mercuric chloride (HgCl2) toxicity in mice. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. For their experiment, the researchers gave 95 male mice food and drink ad libitum while administering different concentrations of LE3H (0.13, […]
01/05/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Musk mallow seeds can protect the brain against degeneration caused by fluoride toxicity
Abelmoschus moschatus, commonly known as musk mallow, is a flowering plant native to East Asia and Northern Australia. It belongs to the same genus as okra, a flowering plant whose seed pods are eaten as a vegetable. Musk mallow is a multipurpose plant: Besides being an ornamental, it is also cultivated as a source of […]
01/04/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the neuroprotective properties of Abelmoschus moschatus (musk mallow)
Researchers at Osmania University in India investigated the protective effects of Abelmoschus moschatus (musk mallow) seed extract against sodium fluoride-induced neurohistological changes in the brain. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. High concentrations of fluoride can negatively affect various soft tissues, including the brain, heart and kidneys, in addition […]
09/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers take a closer look at the migration of heavy metals from soil to rice in China
Soil and water contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals build up in living organisms. Known as bioaccumulation, this usually affects aquatic animals and plants used for food. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals in crops is a hot topic among scientists because of the threat they pose to human health. Besides having toxic effects, some metals are […]
08/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
High levels of toxicants from plastic products found in stranded dolphins and whales
Consumer waste like plastics pose a huge threat to marine life for various reasons. Apart from their durability and slow biodegradability, plastics also contain and attract toxic contaminants that can accumulate inside aquatic animals if they’re ingested. Over the past few decades, scientists have been sounding the alarm on the increasing amount of plastics found polluting the world’s oceans. A new […]
05/10/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lead in the water? It might be due to manganese
Lead in the water is one of the most common reasons of heavy metal poisoning in children. This toxic substance ends up in drinking water when plumbing materials, such as old pipes, faucets and fixtures that contain lead corrode. Corrosion, or the wearing away of metal, can be caused by many factors, such as high […]
10/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Arsenic is toxic to humans, but these microbes live and breathe it
Researchers from the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington have discovered how some microorganisms that live in portions of the ocean where oxygen is almost absent manage to thrive. Called marine oxygen-deficient zones (ODZs), these regions are sandwiched between the oxygen-rich surface and the deep layers. In their study, which appeared in the […]
09/13/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Silicon-rich mineral water is a safe, effective way to eliminate aluminum from your body
Aluminum is one of the most common elements on the planet. This naturally occurring metal can be found in many things, including cookwares, kitchen utensils, and food storage wraps. Trace amounts of aluminum can also be found in processed foods and some medications. While aluminum is useful outside the human body, this element has no […]
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