Monthly Archives: April 2018

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri): Cognitive Enhancer

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is a perennial plant found throughout the World. Brahmi belongs to the Plantaginaceae family of plants, also called the plantain family. Common names for Bacopa monniera include bacopa, water hyssop, herb of grace and indian pennywort. The … Continue reading →

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Chromium Monotherapy to Treat Mood Disorders

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Anthocyanins

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Yoghurt As A Fat Loss Tool

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin): Antidepressant, Anxiolytic, Sedative

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) is commonly known as the Persian silk tree, pink siris or pink silk tree. Mimosa is a species of tree that belongs to the Fabaceae (legume) family of plants, and it grows natively in southwest and eastern … Continue reading →

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Ginseng (Panax ginseng): Depression and Stress Buster

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Ginseng (Panax ginseng) has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Panax is based on the Greek word meaning ‘all healing’ and this names highlights the usefulness of ginseng as a restorative herb. Like roseroot (Rhodiola rosea), ginseng is classed … Continue reading →

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Rosmarinic Acid: Phytochemical that protects from Anxiety and Depression

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Borage (Echium amoenum) may be a useful treatment for anxiety. Research suggests that the effectiveness of borage against anxiety may relate to the rosmarinic acid content of the plant. A number of other plants from the Boraginaceae (forget-me-not) family may … Continue reading →

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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis): Anxiolytic and Antidepressant?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae or mint family. Other common names for lemon balm include common balm, balm or mint balm. The plant is native to South and Central Europe, as … Continue reading →

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Sour date (Zizyphus jujuba): Anxiolytic Herb?

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Sour date seed (Zizyphus jujuba) are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for their anxiolytic, and sedative effects. Other names for sour date include jujuba, Suanzaoren, red date, Chinese date, Korean date or Indian Date. The plant is a member of … Continue reading →

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Rhodiola Rosea

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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