Monthly Archives: April 2018

Vitamin C Lowers Blood Pressure

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Borage (Echium amoenum) Against Anxiety and Depression

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Borage (Echium amoenum) is an annual herb that grows natively in the mountains of Iran, regions of the Mediterranean, as well as across parts of Europe. Borage is also commonly called starflower and account of its star-shaped flowers, and it … Continue reading →

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Griffonia simplicifolia: A Source of 5-hydroxytryptophan

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The griffonia plant (Griffonia simplicifolia) plant is a shrub native to West and Central Africa. Griffonia is a member of the Fabaceae family, which is commonly referred to as the legume, pea, or bean family. The shrub grows to about … Continue reading →

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Californian Poppy (Eschscholzia californica): Anxiety Treatment

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Robert Barrington

California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a perennial flowering plant that is native to areas of Central and North America. Californian poppy grows to a height of about 60 cm and is known by a number of different names including golden … Continue reading →

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Zinc Monotherapy To Treat Low Mood

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Roseroot (Rhodiola Rosea): Treatment for Depression

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Roseroot (Rhodiola rosea) is a perennials flowering plant that has useful medicinal properties in humans. The plant grown natively in a large part of Europe, Asia and North America. Roseroot grows to about 50 cm in height and has yellow … Continue reading →

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Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica): Anti-Anxiety Herb

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is a medicinal plant that is native to India, parts of Asia, Australia and Madagascar. It is a flowering plants and lives in watery environments. The whole plant can be used medicinally as a treatment for … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Catechins Suppress Appetite

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Fluoride in Tea

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Anxiety Treatment: Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Robert Barrington

One of the main treatments for generalised anxiety disorder is the use of benzodiazepine drugs. However, the use of benzodiazepine drugs is controversial because only about 25 to 30 % of individuals respond positively to their use. In addition, tolerance … Continue reading →

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