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    '''[[w:Boswellia|Boswellia]]''' is a [[w:genus|genus]] of [[w:tree|tree]]s in the [[w:order (biology)|order]] [[w:Sapindales|Sapindales]], known for their fragrant [[w:resin|resin]]. The biblical incense '''[[w:frankincense]]''' was an extract from the resin of the tree ''[[w:Boswellia sacra|Boswellia sacra]]'', and is now produced also from ''[[w:Boswellia frereana|B. frereana]]''. (Wikipedia)
    '''[[w:Boswellia|Boswellia]]''' is a [[w:genus|genus]] of [[w:tree|tree]]s in the [[w:order (biology)|order]] [[w:Sapindales|Sapindales]], known for their fragrant [[w:resin|resin]]. The biblical incense '''[[w:frankincense]]''' was an extract from the resin of the tree ''[[w:Boswellia sacra|Boswellia sacra]]'', and is now produced also from ''[[w:Boswellia frereana|B. frereana]]''. (Wikipedia)


    In vitro studies have found boswellia sacra essential oil to induce [[w:apoptosis]] and to suppress tumor agressiveness in [[#Breast cancer]]<ref name="BoswelliaBreastCancer2011">https://bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6882-11-129 'Boswellia sacra essential oil induces tumor cell-specific apoptosis and suppresses tumor aggressiveness in cultured human breast cancer cells'], a 2011 in vitro study=
    In vitro studies have found boswellia sacra essential oil to induce [[w:apoptosis]] and to suppress tumor agressiveness in [[#Breast cancer]]<ref name="BoswelliaBreastCancer2011">https://bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6882-11-129 'Boswellia sacra essential oil induces tumor cell-specific apoptosis and suppresses tumor aggressiveness in cultured human breast cancer cells'], a 2011 in vitro study</ref>


    ''' Medical professional testifies to frankincense oil killing cancer '''
    ''' Medical professional testifies to frankincense oil killing cancer '''
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    * [https://www.getholistichealth.com/78078/frankincense-outperform-chemo-killing-ovarian-cancer-cells/ 'Frankincense found to outperform chemo in killing Ovarian Cancer cells'] 2019 popular article on GetHolisticHealth.com
    * [https://www.getholistichealth.com/78078/frankincense-outperform-chemo-killing-ovarian-cancer-cells/ 'Frankincense found to outperform chemo in killing Ovarian Cancer cells'] 2019 popular article on GetHolisticHealth.com
    ----
    == Dandelion ==
    [[File:DandelionFlower.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A dandelion flower]]
    '''[[w:Taraxacum|Dandelion]]''' root concentrates found effective against several cancers.
    [http://www.uwindsor.ca/dandelionrootproject/ The Dandelion Root Project] at [[w:University of Windsor|University of Windsor]], [[w:Ontario|Ontario]] has studied dandelion root since 2009 and they state on on their website:
    {{Q|Since the commencement of this project, we have been able to successfully assess the effect of a simple water extract of dandelion root in various human cancer cell types, in the lab and we have observed its effectiveness against human [[w:Lymphoid_leukemia#T-cell_leukemias|T cell leukemia]], [[w:chronic myelomonocytic leukemia|chronic myelomonocytic leukemia]], [[w:pancreatic cancer|pancreatic]] and [[w:colon cancer|colon cancer]]s, with no toxicity to non-cancer cells. Furthermore, these efficacy studies have been confirmed in animal models (mice) that have been transplanted with human colon cancer cells.<ref name="DandelionRootProject">http://www.uwindsor.ca/dandelionrootproject/</ref>|[http://www.uwindsor.ca/dandelionrootproject/ The Dandelion Root Project]|anti-cancer properties of dandelion root water extract}}
    * [[#T cell leukemia and dandelion root]]
    * [[#Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and dandelion root]]
    * [[#Pancreatic cancer and dandelion root]]
    * [[#Colon cancer and dandelion root]]
    ''' Scientific studies about dandelion root and cancers '''
    * [[#Prostate cancer and dandelion root]] [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18425335 'Evaluation of aqueous extracts of Taraxacum officinale on growth and invasion of breast and prostate cancer cells'], a 2008 study
    * [[#Melanoma and dandelion root]] [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21234313 'The efficacy of dandelion root extract in inducing apoptosis in drug-resistant human melanoma cells.'], a 2010 study
    * [[#Pancreatic cancer and dandelion root]][https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22647733 'Selective induction of apoptosis and autophagy through treatment with dandelion root extract in human pancreatic cancer cells.'], a 2010 study
    ''' Summary of known dandelion health benefits '''
    * https://livelovefruit.com/health-benefits-of-dandelion/
    ''' Links about dandelion and cancers '''
    * [https://www.getholistichealth.com/79015/dandelion-root-kill-melanoma-leukemia/ Dandelion root ‘found to kill’ chemo-resistant melanoma and leukemia] a 2019 article at GetHolisticHealth.com chemo-resistant melanoma and leukemia.<ref name="GetHolisticHealthDandelion2019">https://www.getholistichealth.com/79015/dandelion-root-kill-melanoma-leukemia/</ref>
    ----
    == Ginger ==
    [[File:Ginger Plant vs.jpg|thumb|left|260px|[[w:Ginger|Ginger]] plant]]
    '''[[w:Ginger|Ginger]]''' (''Zingiber officinale'') is a [[w:flowering plant|flowering plant]] whose [[w:rhizome|rhizome]], '''ginger root''' or ginger, is widely used as a [[w:spice|spice]] and a [[w:folk medicine|folk medicine]].<ref name=WikipediaGinger2019-11">https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ginger&oldid=925126238</ref>
    Ginger is in the [[w:family (taxonomy)|family]] [[w:Zingiberaceae|Zingiberaceae]], which also includes [[w:turmeric|turmeric]] (''Curcuma longa''), [[w:cardamom|cardamom]] (''Elettaria cardamomum''), and [[w:galangal|galangal]].<ref name=WikipediaGinger2019-11"/>
    {{Q|Gingerol has been investigated [[w:in vitro]] for its effect on cancerous tumors of the bowel,<ref name=""BBCGinger2003">
    {{cite news
    |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3221547.stm
    |date=October 29, 2003
    |title=Ginger 'could halt bowel cancer'
    |publisher=[[w:BBC News]]
    }}</ref><ref name="GingerolColonCancer2009">
    {{cite journal
    |last1=Jeong
    |first1=C.-H.
    |last2=Bode
    |first2=A. M.
    |last3=Pugliese
    |first3=A.
    |last4=Cho
    |first4=Y.-Y.
    |last5=Kim
    |first5=H.-G.
    |last6=Shim
    |first6=J.-H.
    |last7=Jeon
    |first7=Y.-J.
    |last8=Li
    |first8=H.
    |last9=Jiang
    |first9=H.
    |last10=Dong
    |first10=Z.
    |title=[6]-Gingerol Suppresses Colon Cancer Growth by Targeting Leukotriene A4 Hydrolase
    |journal=Cancer Research
    |volume=69
    |issue=13
    |pages=5584–91
    |year=2009
    |pmid=19531649
    |doi=10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-09-0491|display-authors=8
    }}</ref> breast tissue,<ref name="BreastCancerGingerol2008">
    {{cite journal
    |last1=Lee
    |first1=H
    |last2=Seo
    |first2=E
    |last3=Kang
    |first3=N
    |last4=Kim
    |first4=W
    |title=[6&#93;-Gingerol inhibits metastasis of MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells
    |journal=The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
    |volume=19
    |issue=5
    |pages=313–9
    |year=2008
    |pmid=17683926
    |doi=10.1016/j.jnutbio.2007.05.008
    }}</ref> ovaries,<ref name="OvarianCancerGinger2007">
    {{cite journal
    |last1=Rhode
    |first1=Jennifer
    |last2=Fogoros
    |first2=Sarah
    |last3=Zick
    |first3=Suzanna
    |last4=Wahl
    |first4=Heather
    |last5=Griffith
    |first5=Kent A
    |last6=Huang
    |first6=Jennifer
    |last7=Liu
    |first7=J Rebecca
    |title=Ginger inhibits cell growth and modulates angiogenic factors in ovarian cancer cells
    |journal=BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    |volume=7
    |pages=44
    |year=2007
    |pmid=18096028
    |pmc=2241638
    |doi=10.1186/1472-6882-7-44
    }}</ref> and pancreas,<ref name=PancreasCancerGinger2006">
    {{cite journal
    |last1=Park
    |first1=Yon Jung
    |last2=Wen
    |first2=Jing
    |last3=Bang
    |first3=Seungmin
    |last4=Park
    |first4=Seung Woo
    |last5=Song
    |first5=Si Young
    |title=[6&#93;-Gingerol Induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Cell Death of Mutant p53-expressing Pancreatic Cancer Cells
    |journal=Yonsei Medical Journal
    |volume=47
    |issue=5
    |pages=688–97
    |year=2006
    |pmid=17066513
    |pmc=2687755
    |doi=10.3349/ymj.2006.47.5.688
    }}</ref> with positive results.|Wikipedia|[[w:Gingerol|Gingerol]]  as of 2019-11}}
    ''' Links about ginger '''
    * [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284103333_Comparison_of_different_drying_methods_on_Chinese_ginger_Zingiberofficinale_Roscoe_Changes_in_volatiles_chemical_profile_antioxidant_properties_and_microstructure 'Comparison of different drying methods on Chinese ginger (Zingiberofficinale Roscoe): Changes in volatiles, chemical profile, antioxidant properties, and microstructure'], a 2015 study
    * [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328491516_6-gingerol_content_of_ginger_Zingiber_officinale_Roscoe_by_different_drying_metthods '6-gingerol content of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) by different drying methods'], a 2018 study presented at the 2018 International Congress on Botanical research in Tropical Asia
    === Chemistry of ginger ===
    The characteristic fragrance and flavor of ginger result from [[w:volatility (chemistry)|volatile]] [[w:essential oil|oils]] that compose 1-3% of the weight of fresh ginger, primarily consisting of [[w:zingerone|zingerone]], [[w:shogao|l]]s, and [[w:gingerol|gingerol]]s with [6]-gingerol (1-[4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyphenyl]-5-hydroxy-3-decanone) as the major pungent compound.<ref name="an">{{cite journal|displayauthors=3|vauthors=An K, Zhao D, Wang Z, Wu J, Xu Y, Xiao G|year=2016|title=Comparison of different drying methods on Chinese ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): Changes in volatiles, chemical profile, antioxidant properties, and microstructure|url=|journal=[[Food Chemistry (journal)|Food Chem.]]|volume=197|issue=Part B|pages=1292–300|doi=10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.11.033|pmid=26675871|via=}}</ref> Zingerone is produced from gingerols during drying, having lower pungency and a spicy-sweet aroma.<ref name=an/> Shagoals are more pungent and have higher antioxidant activity but not found in raw ginger, but is formed from gingerols during heating, storage or via acidity.<ref name=an/><ref name="WikipediaGinger-Chemistry-2019-11">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger#Chemistry</ref>
    Fresh ginger also contains an enzyme [[w:zingibain|zingibain]] which is a [[w:cysteine protease|cysteine protease]] and has similar properties to [[w:rennet|rennet]].<ref name="WikipediaGinger-Chemistry-2019-11"/>
    [[File:Gingembre.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Ginger [[w:rhizome|rhizome]] (root)]]
    [https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger 11 health benefits of ginger at healthline.com (with sources)]
    # [[w:Ginger|Ginger]] contains [[w:Gingerol]], a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.<ref name="healthline-ginger2017">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger</ref>
    # Ginger can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness and chemo-induced nausea<ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger may reduce muscle pain and soreness <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger can help with [[w:osteoarthritis]] <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger may lower blood sugars <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger can help treat chronic indigestion <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger powder may significantly reduce menstrual pain <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger may lower cholesterol levels <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger contains gingerol, which may help to prevent cancers <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger may improve brain functioning and protect against Alzheimer's disease <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Gingerol can help lower risk of infections <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    ----
    == Spirulina ==
    [[File:Spira400xwetcr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Spirulina powder at 400X, wet mount.]]
    '''[[w:Spirulina (dietary supplement)|Spirulina]]''' is a [[w:biomass|biomass]] of [[w:cyanobacteri|a]] (blue-green algae) that can be consumed by humans and other animals. The two species are ''[[w:Arthrospira| Arthrospira platensis]]'' and ''A. maxima''. ( Wikipedia )
    Spirulina is extremely high in protein, contains an almost perfect balance of Omega-3 to Omega-6, and is rich in the following minerals: iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, selenium and zinc. It also contains high levels of vitamin A, C, E, K, B6, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin and thiamin. <ref name="LiveLoveFruitSpirulina">https://livelovefruit.com/top-spirulina-benefits/</ref>
    Spirulina has been found to help against <ref name="LiveLoveFruitSpirulina"/>
    * [[w:HIV/AIDS|HIV/AIDS]]
    * Beneficial for [[w:Type 2 Diabetes|Type 2 Diabetes]] by regulating [[w:blood sugar levels|blood sugar levels]] and helping with [[w:blood lipids]] composition
    * [[w:Candida (fungus)|Candida]]
    * Cancers because of its high C-[[w:phycocyanin|phycocyanin]], a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substance and anti-cancer properties
    * Binding to [[w:heavy metals]] and therefore aiding in their removal
    * Heart disease 
    * [[w:Allergy|Allergies]]
    ----
    == Tea ==
    * http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/18/33-health-benefits-of-drinking-tea/


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    == Turmeric ==
    [[File:Curcuma_longa201608JAPAN.jpg|thumb|200px|[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]] (Curcuma Longa) of genus [[w:Curcuma|Curcuma]].]]
    [[File:Curcuma_longa_roots.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Turmeric, used as spice, medicine and dye is made of ground roots of Curcuma Longa.]]
    '''[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]]''' contains [[w:curcumin|curcumin]], a [[w:curcuminoid|curcuminoid]].
    ''' Studies regarding turmeric '''
    * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23146777 'Curcumin ingestion and exercise training improve vascular endothelial function in postmenopausal women.'], a 2012 study. + [https://livelovefruit.com/turmeric-juice-equivalent-to-60-minutes-exercise/ LiveLoveFruit.com reporting on the study]
    * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4359932/ 'Attenuation of Morphine Withdrawal Syndrome by Various Dosages of Curcumin in Comparison with Clonidine in Mouse: Possible Mechanism'] , a 2015 study
    '''See also: [[#Cancers and cannabis|Cancers and cannabis]]''' (intra-article link)
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    == Cannabis ==
    == Cannabis ==


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    * https://canna-lance.com/2018/08/27/did-you-know-you-could-consume-cannabis-like-this/
    * https://canna-lance.com/2018/08/27/did-you-know-you-could-consume-cannabis-like-this/
    * https://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2019/07/17/26809203/a-new-way-to-consume-cannabis-through-your-belly-button
    * https://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2019/07/17/26809203/a-new-way-to-consume-cannabis-through-your-belly-button
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    == Dandelion ==
    [[File:DandelionFlower.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A dandelion flower]]
    '''[[w:Taraxacum|Dandelion]]''' root concentrates found effective against several cancers.
    [http://www.uwindsor.ca/dandelionrootproject/ The Dandelion Root Project] at [[w:University of Windsor|University of Windsor]], [[w:Ontario|Ontario]] has studied dandelion root since 2009 and they state on on their website:
    {{Q|Since the commencement of this project, we have been able to successfully assess the effect of a simple water extract of dandelion root in various human cancer cell types, in the lab and we have observed its effectiveness against human [[w:Lymphoid_leukemia#T-cell_leukemias|T cell leukemia]], [[w:chronic myelomonocytic leukemia|chronic myelomonocytic leukemia]], [[w:pancreatic cancer|pancreatic]] and [[w:colon cancer|colon cancer]]s, with no toxicity to non-cancer cells. Furthermore, these efficacy studies have been confirmed in animal models (mice) that have been transplanted with human colon cancer cells.<ref name="DandelionRootProject">http://www.uwindsor.ca/dandelionrootproject/</ref>|[http://www.uwindsor.ca/dandelionrootproject/ The Dandelion Root Project]|anti-cancer properties of dandelion root water extract}}
    * [[#T cell leukemia and dandelion root]]
    * [[#Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and dandelion root]]
    * [[#Pancreatic cancer and dandelion root]]
    * [[#Colon cancer and dandelion root]]
    ''' Scientific studies about dandelion root and cancers '''
    * [[#Prostate cancer and dandelion root]] [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18425335 'Evaluation of aqueous extracts of Taraxacum officinale on growth and invasion of breast and prostate cancer cells'], a 2008 study
    * [[#Melanoma and dandelion root]] [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21234313 'The efficacy of dandelion root extract in inducing apoptosis in drug-resistant human melanoma cells.'], a 2010 study
    * [[#Pancreatic cancer and dandelion root]][https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22647733 'Selective induction of apoptosis and autophagy through treatment with dandelion root extract in human pancreatic cancer cells.'], a 2010 study
    ''' Summary of known dandelion health benefits '''
    * https://livelovefruit.com/health-benefits-of-dandelion/
    ''' Links about dandelion and cancers '''
    * [https://www.getholistichealth.com/79015/dandelion-root-kill-melanoma-leukemia/ Dandelion root ‘found to kill’ chemo-resistant melanoma and leukemia] a 2019 article at GetHolisticHealth.com chemo-resistant melanoma and leukemia.<ref name="GetHolisticHealthDandelion2019">https://www.getholistichealth.com/79015/dandelion-root-kill-melanoma-leukemia/</ref>
    ----
    == Ginger ==
    [[File:Ginger Plant vs.jpg|thumb|left|260px|[[w:Ginger|Ginger]] plant]]
    '''[[w:Ginger|Ginger]]''' (''Zingiber officinale'') is a [[w:flowering plant|flowering plant]] whose [[w:rhizome|rhizome]], '''ginger root''' or ginger, is widely used as a [[w:spice|spice]] and a [[w:folk medicine|folk medicine]].<ref name=WikipediaGinger2019-11">https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ginger&oldid=925126238</ref>
    Ginger is in the [[w:family (taxonomy)|family]] [[w:Zingiberaceae|Zingiberaceae]], which also includes [[w:turmeric|turmeric]] (''Curcuma longa''), [[w:cardamom|cardamom]] (''Elettaria cardamomum''), and [[w:galangal|galangal]].<ref name=WikipediaGinger2019-11"/>
    {{Q|Gingerol has been investigated [[w:in vitro]] for its effect on cancerous tumors of the bowel,<ref name=""BBCGinger2003">
    {{cite news
    |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3221547.stm
    |date=October 29, 2003
    |title=Ginger 'could halt bowel cancer'
    |publisher=[[w:BBC News]]
    }}</ref><ref name="GingerolColonCancer2009">
    {{cite journal
    |last1=Jeong
    |first1=C.-H.
    |last2=Bode
    |first2=A. M.
    |last3=Pugliese
    |first3=A.
    |last4=Cho
    |first4=Y.-Y.
    |last5=Kim
    |first5=H.-G.
    |last6=Shim
    |first6=J.-H.
    |last7=Jeon
    |first7=Y.-J.
    |last8=Li
    |first8=H.
    |last9=Jiang
    |first9=H.
    |last10=Dong
    |first10=Z.
    |title=[6]-Gingerol Suppresses Colon Cancer Growth by Targeting Leukotriene A4 Hydrolase
    |journal=Cancer Research
    |volume=69
    |issue=13
    |pages=5584–91
    |year=2009
    |pmid=19531649
    |doi=10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-09-0491|display-authors=8
    }}</ref> breast tissue,<ref name="BreastCancerGingerol2008">
    {{cite journal
    |last1=Lee
    |first1=H
    |last2=Seo
    |first2=E
    |last3=Kang
    |first3=N
    |last4=Kim
    |first4=W
    |title=[6&#93;-Gingerol inhibits metastasis of MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells
    |journal=The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
    |volume=19
    |issue=5
    |pages=313–9
    |year=2008
    |pmid=17683926
    |doi=10.1016/j.jnutbio.2007.05.008
    }}</ref> ovaries,<ref name="OvarianCancerGinger2007">
    {{cite journal
    |last1=Rhode
    |first1=Jennifer
    |last2=Fogoros
    |first2=Sarah
    |last3=Zick
    |first3=Suzanna
    |last4=Wahl
    |first4=Heather
    |last5=Griffith
    |first5=Kent A
    |last6=Huang
    |first6=Jennifer
    |last7=Liu
    |first7=J Rebecca
    |title=Ginger inhibits cell growth and modulates angiogenic factors in ovarian cancer cells
    |journal=BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    |volume=7
    |pages=44
    |year=2007
    |pmid=18096028
    |pmc=2241638
    |doi=10.1186/1472-6882-7-44
    }}</ref> and pancreas,<ref name=PancreasCancerGinger2006">


    {{cite journal
    |last1=Park
    |first1=Yon Jung
    |last2=Wen
    |first2=Jing
    |last3=Bang
    |first3=Seungmin
    |last4=Park
    |first4=Seung Woo
    |last5=Song
    |first5=Si Young
    |title=[6&#93;-Gingerol Induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Cell Death of Mutant p53-expressing Pancreatic Cancer Cells
    |journal=Yonsei Medical Journal
    |volume=47
    |issue=5
    |pages=688–97
    |year=2006
    |pmid=17066513
    |pmc=2687755
    |doi=10.3349/ymj.2006.47.5.688
    }}</ref> with positive results.|Wikipedia|[[w:Gingerol|Gingerol]]  as of 2019-11}}
    ''' Links about ginger '''
    * [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284103333_Comparison_of_different_drying_methods_on_Chinese_ginger_Zingiberofficinale_Roscoe_Changes_in_volatiles_chemical_profile_antioxidant_properties_and_microstructure 'Comparison of different drying methods on Chinese ginger (Zingiberofficinale Roscoe): Changes in volatiles, chemical profile, antioxidant properties, and microstructure'], a 2015 study
    * [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328491516_6-gingerol_content_of_ginger_Zingiber_officinale_Roscoe_by_different_drying_metthods '6-gingerol content of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) by different drying methods'], a 2018 study presented at the 2018 International Congress on Botanical research in Tropical Asia
    === Chemistry of ginger ===
    The characteristic fragrance and flavor of ginger result from [[w:volatility (chemistry)|volatile]] [[w:essential oil|oils]] that compose 1-3% of the weight of fresh ginger, primarily consisting of [[w:zingerone|zingerone]], [[w:shogao|l]]s, and [[w:gingerol|gingerol]]s with [6]-gingerol (1-[4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyphenyl]-5-hydroxy-3-decanone) as the major pungent compound.<ref name="an">{{cite journal|displayauthors=3|vauthors=An K, Zhao D, Wang Z, Wu J, Xu Y, Xiao G|year=2016|title=Comparison of different drying methods on Chinese ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): Changes in volatiles, chemical profile, antioxidant properties, and microstructure|url=|journal=[[Food Chemistry (journal)|Food Chem.]]|volume=197|issue=Part B|pages=1292–300|doi=10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.11.033|pmid=26675871|via=}}</ref> Zingerone is produced from gingerols during drying, having lower pungency and a spicy-sweet aroma.<ref name=an/> Shagoals are more pungent and have higher antioxidant activity but not found in raw ginger, but is formed from gingerols during heating, storage or via acidity.<ref name=an/><ref name="WikipediaGinger-Chemistry-2019-11">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger#Chemistry</ref>
    Fresh ginger also contains an enzyme [[w:zingibain|zingibain]] which is a [[w:cysteine protease|cysteine protease]] and has similar properties to [[w:rennet|rennet]].<ref name="WikipediaGinger-Chemistry-2019-11"/>
    [[File:Gingembre.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Ginger [[w:rhizome|rhizome]] (root)]]
    [https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger 11 health benefits of ginger at healthline.com (with sources)]
    # [[w:Ginger|Ginger]] contains [[w:Gingerol]], a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.<ref name="healthline-ginger2017">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger</ref>
    # Ginger can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness and chemo-induced nausea<ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger may reduce muscle pain and soreness <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger can help with [[w:osteoarthritis]] <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger may lower blood sugars <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger can help treat chronic indigestion <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger powder may significantly reduce menstrual pain <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger may lower cholesterol levels <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger contains gingerol, which may help to prevent cancers <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Ginger may improve brain functioning and protect against Alzheimer's disease <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
    # Gingerol can help lower risk of infections <ref name="healthline-ginger2017"/>
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    == Spirulina ==
    [[File:Spira400xwetcr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Spirulina powder at 400X, wet mount.]]
    '''[[w:Spirulina (dietary supplement)|Spirulina]]''' is a [[w:biomass|biomass]] of [[w:cyanobacteri|a]] (blue-green algae) that can be consumed by humans and other animals. The two species are ''[[w:Arthrospira| Arthrospira platensis]]'' and ''A. maxima''. ( Wikipedia )
    Spirulina is extremely high in protein, contains an almost perfect balance of Omega-3 to Omega-6, and is rich in the following minerals: iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, selenium and zinc. It also contains high levels of vitamin A, C, E, K, B6, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin and thiamin. <ref name="LiveLoveFruitSpirulina">https://livelovefruit.com/top-spirulina-benefits/</ref>
    Spirulina has been found to help against <ref name="LiveLoveFruitSpirulina"/>
    * [[w:HIV/AIDS|HIV/AIDS]]
    * Beneficial for [[w:Type 2 Diabetes|Type 2 Diabetes]] by regulating [[w:blood sugar levels|blood sugar levels]] and helping with [[w:blood lipids]] composition
    * [[w:Candida (fungus)|Candida]]
    * Cancers because of its high C-[[w:phycocyanin|phycocyanin]], a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substance and anti-cancer properties
    * Binding to [[w:heavy metals]] and therefore aiding in their removal
    * Heart disease 
    * [[w:Allergy|Allergies]]
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    == Stevia ==
    == Stevia ==
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    ''' Medical uses of stevia '''
    ''' Medical uses of stevia '''
    # [[#Lyme disease and stevia|Stevia kills lyme disease]]
    # [[#Lyme disease and stevia|Stevia kills lyme disease]]
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    == Tea ==
    * http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/18/33-health-benefits-of-drinking-tea/
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    == Turmeric ==
    [[File:Curcuma_longa201608JAPAN.jpg|thumb|200px|[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]] (Curcuma Longa) of genus [[w:Curcuma|Curcuma]].]]
    [[File:Curcuma_longa_roots.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Turmeric, used as spice, medicine and dye is made of ground roots of Curcuma Longa.]]
    '''[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]]''' contains [[w:curcumin|curcumin]], a [[w:curcuminoid|curcuminoid]].
    ''' Studies regarding turmeric '''
    * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23146777 'Curcumin ingestion and exercise training improve vascular endothelial function in postmenopausal women.'], a 2012 study. + [https://livelovefruit.com/turmeric-juice-equivalent-to-60-minutes-exercise/ LiveLoveFruit.com reporting on the study]
    * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4359932/ 'Attenuation of Morphine Withdrawal Syndrome by Various Dosages of Curcumin in Comparison with Clonidine in Mouse: Possible Mechanism'] , a 2015 study
    '''See also: [[#Cancers and cannabis|Cancers and cannabis]]''' (intra-article link)


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