Monthly Archives: November 2018

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla): A Source of Apigenin

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Chamomile is a medicinal plant with mood enhancing effects. These effects are thought to be due to the presence of flavonoids within the plant tissue. In particular, researchers have shown that chamomile contains apigenin, a flavonoid belonging to the flavone … Continue reading →

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Does Drinking Water Cause Fat Loss?

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Rhodiola rosea (Arctic Root)

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Sage (Salvia): Medicinal Plant

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Sage (Salvia) is a group of plants belonging to the Lamiaceae or mint family of. The plants are mostly aromatic on account of the presence of a characteristic essential oil. The most commonly known species of sage is perhaps Salvia … Continue reading →

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Salvia (Sage) Plants: Anxiety Treatments?

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Salvia (sage) plants are a perennial plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae or mint family of plants. The most well known of these plants is possibly Salvia officinalis, which is also called common sage or garden sage. Salvia plants tend … Continue reading →

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Are Low Energy Neuroprotective?

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Fasting has been known to produce anticonvulsant effects since the 1920’s. In fact low energy diets and fasting are recorded at effective treatments for epilepsy by mainstream medicine. As understanding of this process has increased, it has become clear that … Continue reading →

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Linalool: A Plant Terpene with Anxiolytic Effects

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Linalool is a phytochemical belonging to the terpene group. Linalool is a component of the essential oils of a number of aromatic plants and it may have particular medicinal effects. Essential oils are concentrated volatile phytochemicals that produce a strong … Continue reading →

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Lippia Plants: Anti-anxiety herb

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Lippia refers to a Genus (group) of flowering plants from the Verbenaceae (vervain or verbena) family. The Genus contains between 200 and 400 different species and these are characterised by their fragrant aroma, which is due to the presence of … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Leaves to Treat Mood Disorders

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Common Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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