herbal medicines
04/06/2017 / By Russel Davis
Chinese medicine herb discovered to prevent tuberculosis infections
A recent study reveals that artemisinin, a compound found in sweet wormwood, shows potential in tuberculosis treatment. This Chinese herbal medicine is previously known for its efficacy in treating malaria. Researchers at the Michigan State University have discovered that the compound prevents Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a tuberculosis-causing bacteria, from becoming dormant. Dormancy was associated with antibiotic resistance in patients. Lead researcher Dr. Robert […]
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