Halofuginone is derived from the roots of the blue evergreen hydrangea (Dichroa febrifuga) plant found in Nepal and China. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as an antimalarial herb called ch'ang shan. It has also been effective with...
Malaria is an infectious disease you contract from being bitten by the Anopheles mosquito, which harbors the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium. The parasite travels to your liver and bloodstream, causing symptoms such as headache, fever, chills,...
Banana, plantain or Musa paradisiaca is a large, herbaceous plant native to India and Southeast Asia. Purple buds appear from the heart of the tip of the stem and develop into tubular, white flowers. Along with dietary fibers, proteins and...
Chloroquine phosphate is a medication typically given as prophylactic (protective) treatment against malaria, a mosquito-borne disease. It can also treat amebiasis, a condition in which amoebas (small-celled parasites) attach to the walls of your...
Malaria is contracted when suffering a bite from a mosquito infected with a Plasmodium parasite. Usually within a few weeks, you will develop fever, chills and sweating, but the parasite can also lie dormant for years before producing symptoms....
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that manifests as plaques on the skin. It occurs when the immune system speeds up the production of new skin cells. The National Psoriasis Foundation notes that while 10 percent of the U.S. population is...
Tangerines are members of the citrus family and also are called mandarin oranges. These fruits are considered a distinct species, Citrus reticulata Blanco. The thin, loose peel is easily removed and has earned these fruits the nickname of...
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. The parasite, a species of Plasmodium, enters the liver and red blood cells, causing fever, sweating, headache and nausea. Conventional treatment may...
Karanja and neem oils both have been used widely in India for centuries to cure a variety of ailments. They are still used in Ayurvedic medicine, as well as by cosmetic companies and companies that manufacture pesticides. While there is a long...
