Ayurvedic Herbs

Ayurvedic Herbs

Indian herbs ‘contain natural antibiotics to fight oral cancer’

A new research has investigated the potency of Indian wild plants against bacterial and fungal infections in the mouths of oral cancer patients.

Indian herbs can fight oral cancer

Nevertheless several of the plants tested were broad spectrum antibiotics able to combat bacteria including E. coli, S. aureus and the fungi Candida and Aspergillus. Both desert date and caster oil plant were especially able to target bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which are known to be difficult to treat with conventional antibiotics.

`Valerian may help menopausal sleep problems`

The popular herbal sleep aid valerian, which has been used since ancient Greek and Roman times for various health problems, may also help ease some of the sleep problems that can come with menopause, a study said.