Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #traditionalmedicine, aggregated by home.social.
Traditional Medicine Takes Centre Stage in Berlin’s Debate on Resilient Health Systems
A health service can have trained staff and modern equipment and still struggle to reach people who do…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Berlin #communityengagement #HealthSystemResilience #IndigenousKnowledge #IntegrativeMedicine #LivingWell #PatientSafety #PrimaryHealthCare #TraditionalMedicine #WorldHealthOrganization #WorldHealthSummit2026
https://www.europesays.com/germany/112428/
https://www.europesays.com/dk/188571/ Traditional Medicine Takes Centre Stage in Berlin’s Debate on Resilient Health Systems #berlin #CommunityEngagement #Germany #HealthSystemResilience #IndigenousKnowledge #IntegrativeMedicine #LivingWell #PatientSafety #PrimaryHealthCare #TraditionalMedicine #WORLDHEALTHORGANIZATION #WorldHealthSummit2026
https://www.europesays.com/3321405/ Traditional Medicine Takes Centre Stage in Berlin’s Debate on Resilient Health Systems #CommunityEngagement #germany #HealthSystemResilience #IndigenousKnowledge #IntegrativeMedicine #LivingWell #PatientSafety #PrimaryHealthCare #TraditionalMedicine #WorldHealthOrganization #WorldHealthSummit2026
https://www.europesays.com/ch/146008/ From Vietnam’s mountains to Swiss Alps: How medicinal herbs bridge two nations #Alps #Switzerland #TraditionalMedicine
In #Maine #prisons, #NativeAmerican #SweatLodges are part of the program
A #Passamaquoddy elder has led over 100 sweats for inmates since 2007.
Reuben M. Schafir
November 6, 2025
"Since inmates won the right to hold sweat ceremonies, #BrianAltavater has traveled from his Down East home on the #PassamaquoddyReservation at #Sipayik ( #PleasantPoint ) to facilitate them. He is a pipe carrier and a sweat lodge keeper — designations, he explained, that are chosen by the ancestors.
" 'I don’t deserve to be a pipe carrier and do this sort of work,' he told his teacher, David Gehue of Sipekne’katik, Nova Scotia, when Gehue noticed his potential.
'Desert’s got nothing to do with it,” Gehue, himself a respected spiritual leader, said. 'Once the ancestors pick you, you don’t have a choice.'
" 'Let me think about it,' Altvater said.
That was several decades ago.
Altvater has held 108 sweat lodge ceremonies in Maine prisons since 2007, and in 2020 was hired by the nonprofit #WabanakiREACH (restoration, engagement, advocacy, change and healing) to continue the work.
This work is less an occupation for Altvater and more a way of life.
" 'You can start with a clean slate from today and move on to the rest of your life and learn from the mistakes that you made so you don’t repeat ‘em,” he said. "
Archived version:
https://archive.li/7pXfU
#IndigenousNews #IndigenousHealing
#TraditionalHealing #SweatLodges #NativeAmericans #Wabanaki #Wabanakik #TraditionalMedicine #MainePrisons
#MaineCare will cover traditional #Wabanaki healing practices
#Maine will be the 1st eastern state and 6th in the nation to cover #Indigenous healing methods through Medicaid.
Excerpt: "Over the next year, leaders from healthcare providers will work with state Medicaid officials to determine exactly what practices will be covered by Medicaid, and how much clinics will be reimbursed for them.
"Tribal #knowledgekeepers have continued to use ceremonies to heal members of their communities even without a mechanism of government financial support, leaders emphasize. And they always will. Although there’s never a charge for those ceremonies, they do consume resources.
" 'Rather than having them adapt their cultural practices to our systems, we need to adapt our systems to their cultural practices,' Pladsen said.
"It is an odd moment, #LisaSockabasin acknowledged, in which traditional practices that are typically shared relationally within communities are to be assigned a dollar value.
"But it’s also an opportunity for collaboration and for mutual growth, she said.
" 'We’re becoming more aware, both #Indigenous and #NonIndigenous people, on what it takes to heal. We are both learning.' "
Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/10/05/mainecare-will-cover-traditional-wabanaki-healing-practices/
Archived version:
https://archive.li/rwYDN
#IndigenousNews #IndigenousHealing #TraditionalHealing #SweatLodges #NativeAmericanNews #WabanakiPeople #Wabanakik #NatureHeals #TraditionalMedicine
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1240599/ Tea company starts operations in Franklin County – Roanoke Times #Health #Medication #TraditionalMedicine #UK #UnitedKingdom #VirginiaTech
Tea company starts operations in Franklin County – Roanoke Times
Tea company starts operations in Franklin County Roanoke TimesTraditional Medicinals starts production at Franklin County factory Cardinal NewsRegional Herbal Tea…
#NewsBeep #News #Medication #Health #Traditionalmedicine #UK #UnitedKingdom #VirginiaTech
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/793990/
What remedy is considered especially useful for varicose veins?
A. Lemon peel
B. Bananas
C. Meat
D. Potatoes
#varicoseveins #traditionalmedicine #nutrition #varicose ... Continue to: https://www.facebook.com/1130092409221646/posts/1437329021831315
RE: https://journa.host/@thexylom/117196723429842912
"Fruit bats face threats ranging from hunting for bushmeat and traditional medicine to habitat loss caused by deforestation, urban development and mining." But "Bats Traded for Traditional Medicine Put Nigeria at Risk of Zoonotic Disease Transmission".
#bats #zoonotic #pandemic #endangeredSpecies #Nigeria #traditionalMedicine #batTrade #health
Meet the #IndigenousWomen restoring #Kenya’ s #MauForest — and reshaping gender roles
Juliet Akoth Ojwang
11 Aug 2026
Exceprt: "Restoring forests, rebuilding livelihoods
For Nancy Letina, chairperson of Namaiyana Women’s Group within the Paran network, joining the collective in 2021 transformed not only how she viewed conservation but also her family’s economic future.
" 'Previously, as #Maasai women, we depended on our husbands for everything, even household items like salt,' Letina said. But in 2019, that changed after her husband died, leaving her as the breadwinner with the responsibility to provide for her four children.
"The first two years after losing her husband were difficult. Together with a handful of women facing similar hardships from Olomaiayana-Iltirben village in Melelo ward, Letina formed a self-help group that supported members during times of need. Their fortunes began to change when the group joined Paran and received training in #sustainable livelihood activities.
" 'We gained knowledge that showed us that every woman can also fend for herself. Today, women have their own income. We can pay school fee arrears when our children are sent home and respond to emergencies without waiting for assistance.'
"Her group currently manages a 0.2-hectare (half-acre) #TreeNursery where they grow indigenous species such as the African olive (Olea europaea subsp. africana), valued in forest restoration for supporting #biodiversity and also widely used in traditional medicine, which they periodically supply to Paran. Letina’s group has sold 10,600 indigenous tree seedlings to the organization since joining. One seedling goes for 20 shillings ($0.15). The proceeds support both members and group activities."
Learn more:
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/meet-the-indigenous-women-restoring-kenyas-mau-forest-and-reshaping-gender-roles/
#SolarPunkSunday #ProtectTheForest #ForestRestoration #NativeTrees #TreePlanting #TraditionalMedicine #CulturalPreservation #Africa #EastAfrica #BuildingCommunity #Resiliency
#Israeli #Researchers from @ubarilan, @openu_acil & @arieluniversity have visited the @UniofHargeisa for #Academic #Discussions & #FieldResearch on #Somaliland’s #TraditionalMedicine, #Biodiversity & #IncenseProducing #Plants.
https://saxafimedia.com/israeli-researchers-university-hargeisa/
Kebbi Governor Preserves Traditional Medicine with Forest Re
Sometimes, a matter that is very much on one’s mind might just pop out of the blue to…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Medication #communityhealth #ForestReserve #Health #herbalmedicine #Indigenousknowledge #KebbiState #medicinalplants #NasirIdris #Nigerianhealthcare #PlantPreservation #Traditionalmedicine
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/828286/
Kebbi Governor Preserves Traditional Medicine with Forest Re
Sometimes, a matter that is very much on one’s mind might just pop out of the blue to…
#NewsBeep #News #Medication #CA #Canada #communityhealth #forestreserve #Health #herbalmedicine #Indigenousknowledge #KebbiState #medicinalplants #NasirIdris #Nigerianhealthcare #PlantPreservation #Traditionalmedicine
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/874201/
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1173453/ Kebbi Governor Preserves Traditional Medicine with Forest Re #CommunityHealth #ForestReserve #Health #HerbalMedicine #IndigenousKnowledge #KebbiState #Medication #MedicinalPlants #NasirIdris #NigerianHealthcare #PlantPreservation #TraditionalMedicine #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.europesays.com/ie/660299/ Kebbi Governor Preserves Traditional Medicine with Forest Re #CommunityHealth #Éire #ForestReserve #Health #HerbalMedicine #IE #IndigenousKnowledge #Ireland #KebbiState #Medication #MedicinalPlants #NasirIdris #NigerianHealthcare #PlantPreservation #TraditionalMedicine
https://www.europesays.com/africa/389047/ SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up #Funding #HIV/AIDS #news #Nigeria #NorthernNigeria #Pepfar #PremiumTimes #TraditionalMedicine
#IndigenousGardens in #Ontario
" #Indigenous gardens and other special places are designed for people to gather, learn, heal, reflect and celebrate the diverse and rich #FirstNations, #Inuit and #Métis cultures.
"From the banks of the St. Marys River in #SaultSainteMarie and #LakeSuperior in #ThunderBay to downtown #Toronto, learn about the important role of Indigenous gardens in honouring #IndigenousCulture and knowledge in Ontario.
"Traditional plants, including the four sacred medicines — #sage, #tobacco, #cedar and #sweetgrass — are often integral to Indigenous gardens.
- Sage is often used in smudging, where the smoke is washed over participants to cleanse away negative energy.
- Cedar is a protective medicine that can be used as cedar tea, cedar baths or hung in the home to guard against bad elements.
- Sweetgrass is a kindness medicine. It reminds us to be good to others, the world and ourselves.
- Tobacco is a relationship medicine offered to start things: before a harvest, before a hunt, before asking for assistance from an Elder or to start the day. It opens up communication and ushers in good energy.
"Learn more about Indigenous gardens in Ontario and their significance. This is a short list of the many Indigenous gardens across the province. Please respect these Indigenous spaces, as not all gardens are open to the public."
Learn more:
https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles/indigenous-gardens-ontario
#SolarPunkSunday #Canada #FirstNations #CulturalPreservation #TraditionalAgriculture #TraditionalMedicine #MedicinalPlants #IndigenousKnowledge
Calling registered AYUSH doctors ‘quacks’ has no legal basis: NCISM | India News
NEW DELHI: In a move likely to intensify the debate over the status of traditional medicine practitioners, the…
#NewsBeep #News #Medication #AU #Australia #AYUSHdoctors #breakingnews #Googlenews #Health #India #Indianews #Indianewstoday #legalrecognition #Ncism #quacks #todaynews #Traditionalmedicine
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/834180/
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1120727/ Calling registered AYUSH doctors ‘quacks’ has no legal basis: NCISM | India News #AYUSHDoctors #BreakingNews #GoogleNews #Health #India #IndiaNews #IndiaNewsToday #LegalRecognition #Medication #Ncism #quacks #TodayNews #TraditionalMedicine #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.europesays.com/ie/612206/ Calling registered AYUSH doctors ‘quacks’ has no legal basis: NCISM | India News #AYUSHDoctors #BreakingNews #Éire #GoogleNews #Health #IE #India #IndiaNews #IndiaNewsToday #Ireland #LegalRecognition #Medication #Ncism #quacks #TodayNews #TraditionalMedicine
FG Unveils 7 Herbal Medicines for Cancers, Hepatitis B
In a major push to advance local pharmaceutical innovation, the Federal Government has unveiled seven herbal medicines developed…
#NewsBeep #News #Medication #CA #Canada #CancerTreatment #FGHealth #Health #HealthNigeria #hepatitisB #herbalmedicine #NaturalMedicine #Nigeria #NNMDA #Pharmaceuticalinnovation #Traditionalmedicine
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/833174/
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1117614/ FG Unveils 7 Herbal Medicines for Cancers, Hepatitis B #CancerTreatment #FGHealth #Health #HealthNigeria #HepatitisB #HerbalMedicine #Medication #NaturalMedicine #Nigeria #NNMDA #PharmaceuticalInnovation #TraditionalMedicine #UK #UnitedKingdom
FG Unveils 7 Herbal Medicines for Cancers, Hepatitis B
In a major push to advance local pharmaceutical innovation, the Federal Government has unveiled seven herbal medicines developed…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Medication #cancertreatment #FGHealth #Health #HealthNigeria #hepatitisB #herbalmedicine #naturalmedicine #Nigeria #NNMDA #Pharmaceuticalinnovation #Traditionalmedicine
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/790836/
https://www.europesays.com/ie/609478/ FG Unveils 7 Herbal Medicines for Cancers, Hepatitis B #CancerTreatment #Éire #FGHealth #Health #HealthNigeria #HepatitisB #HerbalMedicine #IE #Ireland #Medication #NaturalMedicine #nigeria #NNMDA #PharmaceuticalInnovation #TraditionalMedicine
Chamomile steam for lungs the wildfire summer keeps filling with ash.
Camobhil — the little apple-scented daisy — has soothed inflamed airways since long before there were air-quality apps. Ten minutes of slow breathing through the steam.
Tha an talamh a' cumail cuimhne — the earth keeps memory. #Herbalism #Chamomile #WildfireSmoke #Health #Nature #Gaelic #Healing #Wellness #TraditionalMedicine #SmokySky #Summer #AirQuality
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1100317/ Why Tanzania’s new research framework for traditional medicine is a game-changer #ailments #CulturalHeritage #DiseaseBurden #Health #HerbalMedicine #JacobMosenda #Medication #ProfAodlfMkenda #researchers #TraditionalMedicine #UK #UnitedKingdom
Why Tanzania’s new research framework for traditional medicine is a game-changer
As the world continues to grapple with emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, the search for new, affordable, and…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Medication #ailments #CulturalHeritage #Diseaseburden #Health #herbalmedicine #JacobMosenda #ProfAodlfMkenda #Researchers #Traditionalmedicine
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/773544/
https://www.europesays.com/ie/594712/ Why Tanzania’s new research framework for traditional medicine is a game-changer #ailments #CulturalHeritage #DiseaseBurden #Éire #Health #HerbalMedicine #IE #Ireland #JacobMosenda #Medication #ProfAodlfMkenda #Researchers #TraditionalMedicine
https://www.europesays.com/africa/338943/ Why Tanzania’s new research framework for traditional medicine is a game-changer #ailments #CulturalHeritage #DiseaseBurden #HerbalMedicine #JacobMosenda #ProfAodlfMkenda #researchers #Tanzania #TraditionalMedicine
#acupuncture #Acupuncture #TraditionalMedicine #PainManagement #AlternativeMedicine #HolisticHealth #HealthTips #Wellness #wellbeingtips #wellnessurlaub #wellbeingmatters #wellnessinfluencer #wellnessquotient #BodySystems #OrganSystems #Podcast https://mastodon.social/@biohackingpathway/116819656525440971
Africa accelerates integrating traditional medicine into modern healthcare, balancing cultural roots with evidence-informed care.
#GoodNews #Healthcare #TraditionalMedicine #Africa #Wellbeing
Comparing AI Slop with Wikipedia Slop.
There are similarities - internal conflicts, factual inaccuracies, obliviousness to implications and logic.
The observed differences - Wikipedia (generally) avoids; the faked "thoroughness" of genAI, the swapping of subject and object in a paragraph, & the creation of fake references and fake quotations.
#AISlop #WikipediaSlop #Wikipedia #TraditionalMedicine #ConflictingEpystemologies #Pseudoscience #PseudoScienceOnWikipedia
Heh. #Seaweed goes mainstream!
I Tried Seaweed Therapy for My #Psoriasis — Here’s How It Went
Managing Psoriasis
December 07, 2022
"Bathing in seaweed has long been a practice in Ireland. However, a recent surge in its popularity has led to bath houses springing up across the country. At these locations, which vary from serene indoor spas to scenic waterside locations featuring outdoor barrels filled with seaweed and warm water, you can soak in your own seaweed bath.
"When hot water is poured over it, seaweed releases oils and gels that are rich in minerals and vitamins with a myriad of health benefits. Proponents claim it can help soothe aching muscles, remove toxins from the body, and relieve irritation by deeply moisturizing and hydrating the skin. This accelerates the rate at which damaged skin cells are repaired and increases circulation.
"Fucus serratus, also known as serrated wrack or bladder wrack, is the type of seaweed most commonly used in seaweed baths because it contains the largest amount of oils and gels. The warm temperature of the water opens your pores, which allows you to absorb the oils and gels on a deeper level."
#Bladderwrack #SeaweedGels #NaturalRemedies #DIY #TraditionalRemedies #TraditionalMedicine
On the occasion of #UnaniMedicineDay 2026, Mr. Javed Ali, Director of Shahi Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., was honored with the Hakim Ajmal Khan Pharmacy Award for his contribution to pharmacy and Unani medicine.
A proud step forward in promoting holistic, ethical, and evidence-based traditional healthcare.
#UnaniMedicine #TraditionalMedicine #AYUSH #Healthcare #HolisticHealth
The healing power of poisonous plants
#MedicinalPlants #PoisonousPlants #HealingPlants #PlantMedicine #HerbalMedicine #Toxicology #Botany #Pharmacology #NaturalMedicine #TraditionalMedicine #ModernMedicine #DrugDiscovery #PlantBasedMedicine #DosageMatters
https://the-14.com/the-healing-power-of-poisonous-plants/
Lá trầu không – loại cây quen thuộc mọc hoang ở góc vườn – được biết đến với công dụng hỗ trợ điều trị viêm mũi, viêm xoang hiệu quả nhờ chứa nhiều tinh dầu quý. Các hợp chất trong lá trầu có tính kháng khuẩn, kháng viêm, giúp làm giảm phù nề, thông mũi và cải thiện khả năng hô hấp. Người dân thường dùng lá trầu không để xông mũi họng hoặc nghiền nát lấy nước nhỏ mũi. Một biện pháp dân gian đơn giản, dễ thực hiện và phù hợp với nhiều gia đình.
💡 Thịt chim bồ câu giàu dinh dưỡng, hỗ trợ tỳ vị & tăng cường khí huyết. Tuy nhiên, KHÔNG nên dùng cho người:
▫️ Đau gout cấp/chronic gout (lượng purine cao)
▫️ Thể trạng nhiệt, người hay sốt/nóng trong
▫️ Người có hệ tiêu hóa kém nhạy cảm
⚠️ Tốt nhất hỏi bác sĩ Đông y trước khi bổ sung!
#SứcKhỏe #DinhDưỡng #YHọcCổTruyền #BệnhGút
#ChimBồCâu #HealthTips #TraditionalMedicine #Gout
https://vietnamnet.vn/thit-chim-bo-cau-duoc-coi-la-thuong-pham-ai-khong-nen-an-2479314.html
Sâm Ngọc Linh Trường Nhân đang đưa “quốc bảo” đến gần hơn với người Việt bằng sản phẩm Dịch chiết Sâm Ngọc Linh – thực phẩm bổ sung tiện dụng, giúp tăng cường sức khỏe và hỗ trợ phục hồi cơ thể. Hướng đi mới này nhằm hiện thực hóa mục tiêu “quốc bảo cho mọi nhà”, xóa đi khoảng cách về giá cả và đối tượng sử dụng, để sâm không còn là dược liệu đắt đỏ chỉ dành cho người lớn tuổi.
#SâmNgọcLinh #TrườngNhân #QuốcBảoChoMọiNhà #SâmNgocLinh #TruongNhan #Health #Herbal #TraditionalMedicine #Vietnamese
The WHO explores ancient remedies as a potential global health treasure, validating centuries-old cultural knowledge. From herbal cures to holistic practices, this could blend evidence-based care with self-reliant solutions. Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/20/who-traditional-medicine-alternative-remedies-mainstream-healthcare-evidence
#GoodNews #TraditionalMedicine #WHOHealth #WellnessWin #HolisticHealing
⚠️ Câu chuyện cảnh tỉnh: Bệnh nhân nam 33 tuổi bỏ điều trị y tế để uống thuốc nam, khiến khối u bụng phình to suýt vỡ. May mắn được các bác sĩ Bệnh viện Việt Đức phẫu thuật kịp thời, cứu sống. 🙏
#SứcKhỏe #YTe #CảnhBáo #ThuốcNam #TinTức
#Health #Medicine #Warning #TraditionalMedicine #Vietnam
https://vtcnews.vn/bo-vien-uong-thuoc-nam-khoi-u-bung-phinh-to-suyt-vo-ar995975.html
#PineNeedleTea Dangers: Understanding the Risks
March 28, 2023
Excerpt: "While pine needle tea may provide some health benefits, certain individuals should avoid consuming it due to potential risks. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with allergies, and those taking specific medications should exercise caution before consuming pine needle tea.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Potential for miscarriage
- Neonatal risks
- Interference with lactation
Pregnant women should avoid pine needle tea as it has been linked to uterine contractions and a potential risk of miscarriage. Breastfeeding women should also exercise caution, as the compounds in the tea could be transferred to the infant through breast milk and pose unknown risks.
People with allergies
- Reactions to pine pollen
- Cross-reactivity with other allergens
- Severity of symptoms
Individuals with allergies, particularly to pine pollen, should be cautious when consuming pine needle tea. Cross-reactivity with other allergens can occur, leading to severe allergic reactions. Symptoms can range from mild irritation to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Interactions with medications
- Anticoagulants
- Diuretics
- Diabetes medications
Those taking certain medications, such as blood thinners, diuretics, or diabetes medications, should consult with their healthcare provider before consuming pine needle tea. The tea’s compounds may interact with these drugs, potentially causing harmful side effects."
Learn more:
https://superfoodly.com/pine-needle-tea-dangers-understanding-the-risks/
#WhitePine #PineNeedles #SolarPunkSunday #HerbalMedicine #TraditionalMedicine #WhitePineNeedleTea
This includes tips on positively identifying #EasternWhitePine!
How to Make #WhitePineNeedle Tea
November 3, 2025
https://jaynesfarmstead.com/how-to-make-white-pine-needle-tea/
#PineNeedleTea #WhitePine
#PineNeedles #SolarPunkSunday #HerbalMedicine #TraditionalMedicine #WhitePineNeedleTea
Make sure you are using #WhitePine needles! When in doubt, do not use!
The Safety Tips You Need Before Brewing Your Own #PineNeedleTea
By Stacie Adams March 11, 2024
"Not all pine trees produce needles that are safe for consumption. For instance, ponderosa and lodgepole pines contain toxic elements and should be avoided as a result, per MasterClass. When it comes to safe options, you can brew tea from the needles of Jeffrey pines, as well as white and eastern white pines. Also, keep in mind that some trees are related to pines but belong to a different family. These trees can have the same appearance but contain highly toxic substances that should not be consumed."
Read More: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1532521/pine-needle-tea-safety-tip/
#PineNeedles #PineNeedleTea
#WhitePine #PineNeedles #SolarPunkSunday #HerbalMedicine #TraditionalMedicine #WhitePineNeedleTea
[Thread] So, I've made #WhitePineNeedle tea to help shorten being sick with the flu. HOWEVER, there are caveats to using #PineNeedles, which I will post about in the thread...
#Maine pine needles yield valuable #Tamiflu material
Researchers at the University of Maine at Orono say they’ve found a new and relatively easy way to extract #ShikimicAcid – a key ingredient in the drug Tamiflu – from pine tree needles.
Posted November 7, 2010
"A little-known raw material used in the most widely used antiviral flu medicine comes from the fruit of trees native to China. It turns out it also comes from pine trees in Maine’s backyard.
"Researchers at the University of Maine at Orono say they’ve found a new and relatively easy way to extract shikimic acid – a key ingredient in the drug Tamiflu – from pine tree needles.
"It remains to be seen if the process can be applied commercially. The extract could be valuable because Tamiflu is the world’s most widely used antiviral drug for treating the flu.
"The major source of shikimic acid now is the star anise, an unusual star-shaped fruit that grows on small trees native to China."
Original article:
https://www.pressherald.com/2010/11/07/maine-pine-needles-yield-valuable-tamiflu-material/
Archived version:
https://archive.md/wsg0J
#Flu #PineNeedleTea
#WhitePine #PineNeedles #SolarPunkSunday #HerbalMedicine #TraditionalMedicine #WhitePineNeedleTea
🌿 Lá lốt không chỉ là gia vị quen thuộc trong ẩm thực mà còn là dược liệu quý ít người biết đến! Ngâm chân bằng lá lốt thường xuyên có thể mang lại nhiều lợi ích sức khỏe nhờ tính ấm và kháng khuẩn tự nhiên.
#LáLốt #BetelLeaves #SứcKhỏe #TraditionalMedicine #DượcLiệuViet
https://vtcnews.vn/ngam-chan-bang-la-lot-thuong-xuyen-co-tot-ar994571.html
Pan American Health Organization: WHO launches the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Library. “The WHO Traditional Medicine Global Library is an inclusive and specialized digital information resource developed in collaboration with WHO Member States, civil society organizations, professional networks, academic institutions and initiatives across all WHO Regions. Its architecture comprises a […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/20/pan-american-health-organization-who-launches-the-who-traditional-medicine-global-library/
Thài lài trắng – loại rau dại mọc khắp ruộng ẩm, vừa ăn vừa có công dụng thuốc Đông y: hạ sốt, lợi tiểu, giảm viêm, hỗ trợ nhiều bệnh thường gặp. 🌿💪 #ThailaiTrang #Rau #Dược #SứcKhỏe #Herb #Health #TraditionalMedicine #Vietnam 🎋🩺
https://vtcnews.vn/loai-rau-moc-day-ruong-giup-ha-sot-loi-tieu-ho-tro-viem-nhiem-ar993453.html
Join the 2nd WHO Global Summit on #TraditionalMedicine (17-19 December) to learn more about the future of TM: tm-summit.org
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Medical Xpress: Potentially life-threatening medicine interactions combated with new database. “A comprehensive webpage-based database, named as IMgateway, currently offers rigorous, evidence-based information on the integration of complementary and conventional medicine but has lacked data on Chinese herbal medicines—until now. A research team, led by Dr. Phoebe Zhou at the National […]
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Harvard Gazette: Mapping our deep-rooted relationship with medicinal plants. “Long before modern pharmaceuticals, our ancestors turned to plants to find cures for ailments from infections to parasites to fevers. A new study by Harvard researchers reveals the deep roots of that relationship: Several hot spots of medicinal plant diversity correspond to regions with long histories of human […]