Thai research probes herbal solutions to PM2.5 dust-related chronic diseases

[webfact]

 

In promising scientific research, experts are exploring the potential of three herbal plants in combatting chronic diseases connected to PM2.5 dust. The focal point of this collaborative project is to address the health challenges arising from prolonged exposure to harmful PM2.5 dust particles, a pressing concern in regions affected by air pollution.

 

The collaborative efforts have seen researchers from Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri joining forces with experts from Mahidol University’s Faculty of Medicine at Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute in Samut Prakan.

 

The trio of herbal plants chosen for this ambitious research undertaking include fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda), green chiretta (Andrographis paniculata), and blue trumpet vine (Thunbergia laurifolia).

 

Associate Professor Phisit Khemawoot, the deputy dean for research at Mahidol’s Faculty of Medicine at the Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, is optimistic about the potential of these plants to alleviate the health impacts of chronic illnesses associated with PM2.5 dust pollution.

 

by Neill Fronde

TOP: Research into herbal remedies aims to help chronic disease caused by PM2,5 air pollution. (via The Guardian)

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/environment/thai-research-probes-herbal-solutions-to-pm2-5-dust-related-chronic-diseases

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-09-04

 

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[Artisi]

What! no marijuana, the Thai cure-all wonder drug? 

[retarius]

Marvellous. Don't do anything at all about the problem, but invent a medicine that won't work. Genius. 

[MangoKorat]

38 minutes ago, retarius said:

Marvellous. Don't do anything at all about the problem, but invent a medicine that won't work. Genius. 

That's not fair, they've banned the farmers from burning sugar cane straw in Chiang Mai...................haven't they? ????

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

In promising scientific research, experts are exploring the potential of three herbal plants in combatting chronic diseases connected to PM2.5 dust. The focal point of this collaborative project is to address the health challenges arising from prolonged exposure to harmful PM2.5 dust particles, a pressing concern in regions affected by air pollution.

How about researching the root cause and eradicate that?

 

[dinsdale]

Reactive not proactive. Typical.

[mikebell]

Growing plants is easier than stopping burning.

[Artisi]

6 hours ago, mikebell said:

Growing plants is easier than stopping burning.

It as appears that burning will increase, need to get rid of the waste from the extra planting. 

[anterian]

Being fair,

a lot of air pollution comes from neighboring countries and is beyond Thailand's control. Apart from the farmers, most air pollution in cities comes from traffic  and charcoal burning.