Herbs have a role in fighting malaria, conference hears
Scientists should investigate herbal malaria remedies as they are more affordable for the very poor, the MIM meeting was told.
Source: IRIN
6 November 2009 | EN
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Scientists should investigate herbal malaria remedies as they are more affordable for the very poor, the MIM meeting was told.
Source: IRIN
6 November 2009 | EN
Complementary medicine has saved the Peruvian government US$8 million in the last ten years, says a study.
22 October 2009 | ES
Excitement about the potential of a plant root extract to combat swine flu is brought down to earth by a pandemics expert.
13 October 2009 | EN
South African researchers are probing the AIDS-fighting potential of local plants, signalling a new alliance with healers.
24 September 2009 | EN
A successful bid by Peru to block patents based on its indigenous knowledge could inspire other nations in the fight against biopiracy.
Could a tea made from bitter oranges and the leaves of an African tree help curb diabetes?
The anti-inflammatory properties of the traditional Amazonian medicine 'cat's claw' show promise in treating dengue fever, say scientists.
The Indian government has made thousands of traditional medicines public property to curb patents by foreign companies.
Source: The Guardian
Almost a third of medicinal plants could become extinct, risking lives and highlighting the need to provide incentives for protecting them.
Source: New Scientist
Researchers have found that more than half the plants in west Nepal have medicinal use — higher than that reported in previous studies.
Laws to ensure native communities retain the rights to local knowledge are in reality a barrier to progress, says a report.
Xechem International, the US-based company that owns the rights to a promising sickle cell anaemia treatment, has filed for bankruptcy.
A Chinese company is suing the government for refusing to license its "effective" herbal HIV treatment.
Production of a herbal-based sickle cell anaemia drug could be under threat as the companies involved are surrounded by allegations of corruption.
A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.
20 March 2008 | EN
Decreasing supplies of medicinal plants are endangering South Africa's traditional medicine industry, says a report.
7 September 2007 | EN
An increase in the use of traditional medicine has prompted Southern African countries to resolve to develop safety guidelines.