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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Post claiming therapeutic effect of paragis NEEDS CONTEXT

By VERA Files | Aug 31, 2022 5:27 PM

A Facebook (FB) page claims that a local grass, commonly known as paragis (scientific name Eleusine indica), can treat a myriad of diseases, including cancer, cysts, and irregular menstruation. This claim needs context. In February 2020 the page published a 403-word text with a photo of the weed. A part of it read: “[S]ikat po […]

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: NO proof serpentina kills cancer cells in 24 hours

By VERA Files | Oct 25, 2020 1:02 PM

While in moderation, it may be beneficial for the treatment of hypertension, there is a lack of clinical trials proving the plant’s safety and efficacy as a cancer treatment.