Herbal
Scientists Discover Compound in Ginger Fighting IBD Naturally
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at the University of Toronto discovered that furanodienone (FDN), a compound in ginger, binds to the pregnane X receptor (PXR) to reduce colon inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Eating Peanut Butter Gradually Enables Children to Safely Consume Peanuts
TEHRAN (ANA)- Findings suggest a safe, inexpensive, and effective pathway for allergists to treat children who already tolerate at least half a peanut.
Scientists Discover Natural Antioxidant That Could Stop Gray Hair
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study from Nagoya University found that luteolin, an antioxidant in vegetables, helps prevent hair graying by preserving endothelin expression and melanocyte activity.
Iranian Scientists Produce Anti-Cancer Drug from ‘Chinese Lantern’ Plant
TEHRAN (ANA)- A member of the faculty of the Aerospace Research Institute, with the support of the National Science Foundation of Iran, succeeded in acquiring the technical know-how of in vitro propagation and cell suspension cultivation to produce the anti-cancer compound physalin from the Chinese Lantern (Alkekengi) plant.
Official Predicts 15-Billion-Dollar Market for Iran’s Medicinal Plants Next Year
TEHRAN (ANA)- The market capacity of Iran's herbal and traditional medicine for the next Persian calendar year (to start on March 21) is estimated at nearly 13-15 billion dollars, an official said.
Knowledge-Based Firm Produces Herbal Ointment to Treat Knee Arthritis
TEHRAN (ANA)- A knowledge-based company in Iran has succeeded in making a herbal product to treat knee arthritis with no side effects and no trace of pain.
Iranian Firm Makes Chemical-Free Herbal Rodenticide
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing a herbal rodenticide which is free of any chemical toxins.
Iranian Company Makes Herbal Supplements for Poultry Industry
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company managed to reduce production costs and help the society’s health by making herbal supplements for livestock and poultry.
Iranian Company Produces Herbal Spray for Treatment of Lung Cancer
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in using the black seed extract to produce anti-lung cancer drug.
Iranian Company Produces Food Supplements based on Herbs, Grains, Legumes
TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian technological company succeeded in production of Iranian and Islamic food supplements based on medicinal plants, grains and legumes, which do not contain any additives or chemicals.
