Looking for healing plants

Article Abstract:

Researchers have discovered that birch bark contains a chemical called betulin that can be converted to betulinic acid, a cancer-fighting compound. Information is also provided about ginseng's effect on blood-sugar levels in non-insulin-dependent diabetics.

Diabetics, Blood sugar, Blood glucose, Ginseng, American ginseng, Korean ginseng, Medicine, Botanic, Birch, Birches

---

Healing plants around the world

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that wild cucumber, also known as caigua, can reduce total cholesterol in the blood by 22%. However, the more studies are needed with larger numbers of people, and the plant is not available in the US.

Medicine, Herbal

---

Avocados - the 'fat' fruit that fights cholesterol

Article Abstract:

Australian researchers have discovered that avocado significantly lowers cholesterol levels. Participants in a study saw their cholesterol levels drop from an average of 236 to 217 when on a diet rich in avocados.

Cooking, Avocado, Avocados, Cookery (Avocado)

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Coming from behind: on the effect of psychological momentum on sport performance. Passion in sport: A look at determinants and affective experiences
• Abstracts: The charge masters. Keep your cool when the going gets hot. The cold facts
• Abstracts: The forest for the tress. The joy of the short ride. In praise of singletrack
• Abstracts: Downwind control in heavy air. Handier sail changes. Getting speed from the asymetrical spinnaker
• Abstracts: Let there be lights. What's up down below?

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.