In vitro study of traditional Indigenous tea from Canada shows that it is effective against malaria parasite. Further evaluation may follow in animal model studies.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 15, 2023

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Source:
Traditional Indigenous tea from Canada could combat drug-resistant malaria: study

Reference:
Chemical Composition and Antiplasmodial Activity of the Essential Oil of Rhododendron subarcticum Leaves from Nunavik, Québec, Canada

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