Tawa-Tawa Plant Extract Shows Promise in Easing Fatigue and Boosting Energy for Post-COVID Patients
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Medical News: Taiwanese Study Highlights Tawa-Tawa’s Anti-Inflammatory and Energy-Boosting Potential
Researchers from National I-Lan University (Taiwan), National Taiwan Ocean University and Chang Jung Christian University (Taiwan) have conducted a promising study on Euphorbia hirta, popularly known as Tawa-Tawa. Researchers from Mapúa University in the Philippines also collaborated in the research. Known for its use in traditional medicine across tropical regions, this resilient plant has shown potential benefits for people with Post-COVID syndrome. Tawa-Tawa, long valued for its medicinal uses, may offer relief for those suffering from chronic fatigue and inflammation associated with lingering COVID-19 symptoms. This
Medical News report explores how the researchers focused on understanding the plant’s ability to reduce fatigue, lessen inflammation, and increase bioenergy levels.
Tawa-Tawa Plant Extract Shows Promise in Easing Fatigue and Boosting
Energy for Post-COVID Patients
Examining the Anti-Fatigue and Anti-Inflammatory Properties
The study investigated the effects of a Tawa-Tawa water extract, both in lab settings and through animal testing. Using in vivo tests with mice, the researchers noted that Tawa-Tawa extract significantly improved physical endurance in treated subjects. Mice receiving the extract showed increased stamina, suggesting that the plant’s active compounds could boost energy levels in individuals struggling with exhaustion after COVID-19.
In addition to these in vivo results, the research included in vitro tests on human cells to assess Tawa-Tawa’s anti-inflammatory properties. Specifically, the team measured levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), an inflammatory marker that rises in response to infection. Results indicated that Tawa-Tawa significantly lowered IL-6 levels, suggesting that it may offer relief from inflammation without harming healthy cells, as seen in the non-cytotoxicity outcomes.
Bioenergy and the Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Findings
One of the study’s most intriguing aspects was the analysis of bioenergy generation using a Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC). This innovative technique measured the energy production of various Tawa-Tawa concentrations. Results showed that higher Tawa-Tawa concentrations produced more bioenergy, implying that this plant could be an energy booster on a cellular level.
Researchers believe this bioenergy generation might stem from Tawa-Tawa’s influence on the electron transport chain, a critical process in the body’s energy (ATP) production. By enhancing ATP output, Tawa-Tawa may help combat the extreme fatigue that often lingers in post-viral conditions, including Post-COVID syndrome.
Potential Role of Tawa-Tawa in Post-COVID Therapy
Aside from its anti-fatigue and anti-inflammatory properties, Tawa-Tawa showed promising antiviral effects against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This adds to its appeal as a complementary treatment opt
ion for those recovering from COVID-19. Tawa-Tawa’s antiviral activity may help individuals cope not only with fatigue but also respiratory issues and other virus-related symptoms.
By exploring Tawa-Tawa’s therapeutic potential, this study sheds light on an affordable and accessible plant-based approach to managing post-viral conditions, especially for people in regions where Tawa-Tawa is widely available and culturally valued for its medicinal uses.
Conclusions and Future Implications
These findings offer hope for integrating Tawa-Tawa into treatment plans for Post-COVID syndrome, although further studies are needed to fully understand its mechanisms. The combination of anti-inflammatory, fatigue-reducing, and bioenergy-boosting effects positions Tawa-Tawa as a unique natural remedy for lingering post-COVID symptoms. This research encourages a broader look at traditional plants for solutions to modern health challenges. For individuals experiencing chronic fatigue and inflammation after COVID-19, Tawa-Tawa might be an accessible solution, helping alleviate symptoms and improve overall well-being.
The study findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal: Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer).
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12649-024-02788-7
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