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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Turning coal to medicines: Chinese scientists bring a 160-year-old dream to life

Chinese scientists have solved a 160-year-old chemical puzzle, enabling the transformation of coal into high-value medicinal compounds, which could revolutionize modern medicine production in the context of a global oil shortage.

Mar 23 β€’ 06:23 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil Students Compete in Tunisia with Project on Totumo to Reduce Disease-Associated Processes

Two students from Guayaquil are representing Ecuador at an international science fair in Tunisia with their project on the medicinal uses of the totumo fruit.

Mar 21 β€’ 12:29 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Help for Cuba: The first shipment of 'Convoy Nuestra AmΓ©rica' arrives with medicines and solar panels

The first delegation of the 'Convoy Nuestra AmΓ©rica' has arrived in Cuba with nearly five tons of medical supplies as part of an initiative to support the country amid a U.S. oil blockade.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Romans used feces and thyme oil for medicinal purposes, indicates study after find in Turkey

A recent archaeological discovery in Turkey suggests that Romans utilized human feces for medicinal purposes, marking the first direct evidence of this practice.

Mar 18 β€’ 07:02 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Brave Unashamed Plant: the healing properties of this enigmatic herb that benefits the skin, urinary system, and gastrointestinal discomfort

The 'SinvergΓΌenza valiente' plant, known scientifically as Mimosa pudica, possesses not only a unique defense mechanism but also various medicinal properties beneficial for skin, urinary health, and gastrointestinal issues.

Mar 18 β€’ 00:19 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Poison Control Chief: A Safe Medicine Box Should Be Made for School Children

The head of the poison information department in Estonia emphasizes the importance of having a secure medicine box for school children to reduce the incidence of medicinal poisoning.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:38 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha traveled to Portugal with Careca from the INSS to visit a medicinal cannabis factory, says lawyer

Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, is reported to have traveled to Portugal with a key figure in an INSS fraud investigation, according to his lawyer.

Mar 16 β€’ 20:29 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Fresh parsley: its diuretic healing properties for natural cleansing

The article discusses the culinary and medicinal significance of fresh parsley, particularly in Latin American countries like Argentina, where it is a staple herb with various health benefits.

Mar 16 β€’ 10:34 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Spicy mustard seed: the stimulating healing properties for your well-being

The spicy mustard seed is a long-established spice known for its culinary use and traditional medicinal benefits across various cultures.

Mar 16 β€’ 08:32 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Wikiri Sapoparque: the sanctuary that protects 70 species of frogs with medicinal secrets in their skin

Wikiri Sapoparque in Ecuador is a sanctuary for 70 species of frogs and toads, emphasizing the country's rich biodiversity and the medicinal properties found in these amphibians.

Mar 15 β€’ 14:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

1900-Year-Old Jar May Contain First Physical Evidence That Romans Used Feces as Medicine

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered signs of human feces in a 1900-year-old glass jar, suggesting that Romans may have used feces for medicinal purposes.

Mar 15 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He turned his curiosity about herbs into a life project

Gabriela Quiroga transformed her life by moving from urban chaos to Ingeniero Maschwitz, where she discovered the medicinal properties of herbs and started a herbal blends business.

Mar 13 β€’ 04:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Ginger and turmeric under suspicion: "Do we exaggerate their benefits?"

A discussion arises over the excessive praise of ginger and turmeric, questioning whether their health benefits are overstated.

Mar 10 β€’ 17:01 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

The Centenary PΓ€rnu Pharmacy Follows the Advice of Estonia's First Female Pharmacist

The 100-year-old Suur-PΓ€rnu Pharmacy honors the legacy of Olympiada Kann, Estonia's first female pharmacist, and plans to create a museum.

Mar 10 β€’ 06:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court authorizes association to plant, transport, and produce cannabis oil for medicinal purposes in Bahia

The Bahia Court of Justice has granted a preventive habeas corpus to an association cultivating cannabis for medicinal use, protecting patients and staff from criminal charges.

Mar 6 β€’ 13:25 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

This day in history. The registration of the super-drug of that time – aspirin

Today marks the historical registration of aspirin, rooted in ancient medicine practices and discoveries.

Mar 6 β€’ 07:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Medical cannabis: much risk or prejudice?

The article discusses the benefits of medicinal cannabis for patients suffering from various forms of pain and critiques the dismissal of its efficacy by some professionals.

Mar 5 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

From high blood pressure to dysfunction: how Brazil's predators can save lives

Brazilian wildlife is being researched for its potential medicinal benefits, with venomous species like the jararaca snake and the armed spider being at the forefront of bioprospection efforts that may revolutionize global health.

Mar 4 β€’ 13:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

The weight of the Lulinha factor

FΓ‘bio LuΓ­s Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, acknowledged traveling to Portugal to visit a medicinal cannabis factory with an acquaintance amid ongoing scrutiny regarding his financial dealings.

Mar 4 β€’ 02:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Recreational Cannabis Still Illegal - Interior Minister

The Interior Minister of Ghana reaffirmed that recreational use of cannabis remains illegal, emphasizing that recent regulations allow only for industrial and medicinal cultivation.

Mar 3 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This plant is known as the diazepam of plants

Valerian, a centuries-old medicinal plant, is gaining popularity as a natural alternative to traditional anxiety and sleep disorder medications.

Mar 1 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Plants for the Skin: How to Use Nature to Hydrate, Regenerate, and Protect Natural Beauty

Using natural ingredients like oils, flowers, leaves, and seeds can enhance skincare routines by providing nourishment, softness, and repair without compromising holistic well-being.

Feb 28 β€’ 06:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Green Gold of the Desert: How Sidr Repairs Your Hair and Protects Your Scalp?

This article discusses the benefits of the Sidr tree for hair care and its traditional medicinal uses in Middle Eastern and North African cultures.

Feb 27 β€’ 07:48 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
Life & Tech

Own Hearth: Bitter and Healthy

The article discusses the bitter yet healthy qualities of radicchio and its historical significance as a culinary and medicinal plant.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Life & Tech

Africa: No, Neem Tea Won't Prevent All Illnesses Claimed in Viral Social Media Posts

Claims that neem tea can prevent various illnesses, including cancer and malaria, are scientifically unsupported according to experts.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:01 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

TESTS: Do you know all of them? Can you recognize these 15 medicinal herbs?

The article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify 15 medicinal herbs that one's grandmother could easily recognize.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

Just Like in a Sci-Fi Movie: Medicinal Mushrooms Grown in TΓ΅rva

In TΓ΅rva, Estonia, the company Shroomwell cultivates medicinal mushrooms in controlled conditions, emphasizing its role in food security amidst global challenges.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Life & Tech

This small vegetable is not only tasty and filling: eliminates excess fluids, improves circulation, reduces inflammation

The article discusses the health benefits of celery, highlighting its nutritional value and potential medicinal properties.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:34 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

'Brown packages filled with money' being offered to clinicians and advocates in alleged DVA fraud

A medicinal cannabis company is under investigation for allegedly offering financial kickbacks to military advocates in exchange for veteran referrals to its services.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:04 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The story of two sisters aged 72 and 73 who live alone in a sustainable forest with medicinal plants

Two sisters, aged 72 and 73, lead a self-sufficient life in TencΓ­lio Costa, Brazil, cultivating organic crops and relying on medicinal plants for health care.

Feb 22 β€’ 17:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa's rules on medicinal cannabis are expected to boost research and production in the DF

The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) in Brazil has introduced new regulations to facilitate the cultivation of cannabis and improve research opportunities.

Feb 21 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Medical Cannabis – Too Much Risk for (Almost) No Benefit

The Brazilian health agency's recent measures to regulate the use and cultivation of medicinal cannabis are criticized for lacking robust scientific evidence and potentially leading to increased drug dependence and crime.

Feb 20 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Life & Tech

One of the healthiest plants in the world that almost nobody talks about

The article discusses how the common weed, chickweed, is more than just a garden nuisance; it is a nutrient-rich superfood and a valued medicinal herb.

Feb 19 β€’ 15:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Medicinal herbs and ancestry of AmapΓ‘ mark Mangueira's parade

The Mangueira samba school celebrated medicinal herbs and Afro-Amapaense ancestry during its performance at Rio's special group parades.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:18 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜Cheongyang Reed’ is good for health and taste good

Cheongyang County in South Korea's Chungcheongnam-do has completed preparations to maintain its reputation as the largest producer of cheongyang reed with a recent training session for local farmers.

Feb 11 β€’ 06:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa Director Says Cultivation Limits Do Not Inhibit Medicine Production

The director of Brazil's Anvisa agency stated that newly established limits for cannabis cultivation will not hinder the production of cannabis-based medicines.

Feb 10 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rules for the cultivation and research of medicinal cannabis in Brazil come into effect on August 4th

Brazil's Anvisa has published regulations for the cultivation and research of medicinal cannabis, effective from August 4th.

Feb 9 β€’ 23:48 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Veterans to be funded for yoga, cooking classes under $740m 'rehabilitation' plan

Australia's $739 million veterans rehabilitation plan will fund social activities and modern treatments for former service members, including yoga, cooking lessons, and medicinal psychedelics for PTSD.

Feb 8 β€’ 18:55 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Bee pollen: Nature’s multivitamin

Bee pollen is a natural substance rich in vitamins and minerals, regarded as a remedy with historical significance and health benefits.

Feb 8 β€’ 00:01 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Life & Tech

Magical, poisonous, medicinal, and above all, delicious: why mushrooms are everywhere?

The article explores the cultural and gastronomic significance of mushrooms, emphasizing their recent prominence in discussions and events like the Chanel fashion show.

Feb 4 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Anvisa publishes rules for Cannabis cultivation, with strict control starting in August

Anvisa has released regulations allowing the cultivation of medicinal Cannabis in Brazil, effective August 4, 2023, with specific rules for small associations and communities.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:11 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What food is good for treating respiratory and digestive conditions

Horseradish, native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia, has been cultivated since ancient times for its culinary and medicinal value, being used mainly as a condiment and as a home remedy for respiratory ailments.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:32 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"Production of opioids for medicinal use would be a great alternative investment for Sinaloa": Zamora GastΓ©lum

Mario Zamora GastΓ©lum advocates for the investment in medicinal opioids in Sinaloa, proposing a shift towards a regulated and economically viable industry, moving away from historical violence and illegality.

Feb 3 β€’ 04:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Life & Tech

South Africa: Medicinal Plants Support Men's Health in South Africa - Why This Knowledge Needs Safekeeping

The article discusses the importance of medicinal plants in addressing men's sexual and reproductive health issues in South Africa, highlighting the cultural stigma and the prevalence of erectile dysfunction among men.

Feb 3 β€’ 04:37 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

On its World Day.. the Story of Hot Pepper from Spiritual Spice to Chemistry of Pleasure

The article explores the historical significance of spices, especially hot pepper, which transitioned from spiritual and medicinal uses in ancient civilizations to a key player in global trade and culinary practices.

Jan 16 β€’ 12:57 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
Life & Tech

Mushroom Tremor in Polish Forests. These Specimens Can Fill Baskets to the Brim

The article discusses the year-round availability of mushrooms in Poland, highlighting the white birch polypore and its medicinal properties despite not being edible.

Jan 15 β€’ 15:23 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Crime & Justice

Medicinal Cannabis: High on Itself

The article discusses how the legalization of cannabis in Germany has led to an increase in drug-related crime and internet sales, with some members of the SPD appearing overly enthusiastic about the situation.

Jan 15 β€’ 13:13 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Life & Tech

Miraculous Ingredient: Here Are 6 Reasons Why You Should Eat Garlic Every Day

Garlic, a beloved yet often avoided ingredient due to its odor, boasts a rich culinary and medicinal tradition, offering numerous health benefits and versatility in cooking.

Jan 10 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
National & Local

HALMED Temporarily Suspends Distribution of Five Types of Eye Drops

The Croatian Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices (HALMED) has announced a temporary halt in the distribution of five specific eye drop products due to safety concerns.

Jan 1 β€’ 13:06 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
National & Local

BiH legalizes medical cannabis

Bosnia and Herzegovina has legalized the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, aligning itself with numerous countries that approve the plant for alleviating severe disease symptoms, as reported by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Dec 29 β€’ 16:34 UTC

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