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Loss of plant species of potential medicinal value

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While there is much attention that has been placed on the loss of genetic diversity, especially as it relates to potential medicinal species loss in the world's tropical rain forests, comparatively little attention has been placed on medicinal plant conservation in temperate regions which is also more important, but so many medicinal species has been lost due to deforestation and other factors. Let us discuss on the topic. Do share your views on this one.

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Climate change threatens medicinal plants, says ABC

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A new review has found that changing weather conditions are threatening the existence of some species of medicinal plants, which could have a knock-on effect on supplies and prices of extracts used in dietary supplements. According to an article published by the American Botanical Council (ABC) in its latest issue of HerbalGram, some key species could even be lost as a result of climate change. Species lost? The findings, from medicinal plant researchers and conservationists, reveal that species most at risk are those endemic to regions or ecosystems that are especially vulnerable to climate change, such as Arctic and alpine regions – including Rhodiola rosea and snow lotus. “Rhodiola rosea...

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There are endless food myths parents use every day to get their children to eat nutritious food – 'spinach will make you strong like Popeye', 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' and 'eating carrots helps you see in the dark'. A major Australian study called the Blue Mountains eye study, conducted in the late 1990s, examined the link between increased vitamin A intake and deteriorating night vision in older people. The authors found that people who reported having poor eyesight ate more carrots – just as their mothers had told them – to improve their eyesight. But it didn't help. While there is some truth to the old wives' tale regarding carrots and eyesight, Professor Algis Vingrys, from...

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	Anjali Sinha \| Commented \| 3 years ago
	Hey once again Wonderful information and an eye opener for many, even i believed carrots helped improve one's eyesight till date....thanks for sharing.

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