Monthly Archives: June 2019

Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola): Mood Enhancer

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) is a herb that is thought to have adaptogenic properties. Gotu kola belongs to the Apiaceae family of plant and is found growing over large areas of Asia and the rest of the World. Gotu kola … Continue reading →

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Citrus Aurantium: Phytochemistry Influenced By Ripeness

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Citrus is a large group of fruit bearing trees that include oranges and lemons. Citrus fruit are well known for their vitamin C content, but also contain a number of other phytochemicals that are of interest. Citrus aurantium is commonly … Continue reading →

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L-Theanine in Tea Leaves

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Treating Anxiety With Herbs

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Orange (Citrus sinensis): Central Nervous System Effects

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Citrus sinensis are a large cultivar of trees that bear orange fruits. Citrus trees were originally thought to be native to Asia, but have now spread throughout the World, due to their huge commercial value. Citrus sinensis is consumes as … Continue reading →

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Clitoria ternatea: Anxiolytic Herb

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Clitoria ternatea is a flowering plant belonging to the fabaceae or legume family of plants. Common names for Clitoria ternatea include blue pea, Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea. The plant grows native in parts of … Continue reading →

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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum): Effective Against Anxiety

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Coriander is most well known as a herb or spice used in cooking. However, coriander contains a number of phytochemicals that may influence the central nervous system. In this regard, coriander may be particularly effective as an anxiolytic agent and … Continue reading →

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How Does Berberine Affect the Central Nervous System?

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is an alkaloid present in a number of plants including Coptis chinensis (Chinese goldthread), Berberis vulgaris (barberry), Berberis aristata (tree turmeric), Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Eschscholzia californica (Californian poppy) and Xanthorhiza simplicissima (yellowroot). Berberine is yellow in colour and this … Continue reading →

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Berberine From Coptis chinensis: Anxiolytic Agent

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is a phytochemical present in a number of plants including Coptis chinensis. Berberine belongs to the alkaloid group of chemicals. Coptis chinensis is commonly called Chinese goldthread, and is a flowering plant native to China. Berberine is present mainly … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Tomatoes

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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