Monthly Archives: February 2021

Rutin for Anxiety

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids have been shown to have anti-anxiety and antidepressant effects in humans and animals. Rutin is a glycoside of the flavonoid quercetin (quercetin-3-O-rutinoside). This means that it is a quercetin molecule bound to a sugar molecule. Rutin is found in … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Variations In phytochemistry

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Bacopa monnieri Neuroprotection

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Coconut Oil and Catechins for anxiety?

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Plant foods have been shown to have beneficial effects against inflammation. This may relate to the phytochemicals they contain, many of which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. For example, coconut oil may be anti-inflammatory in nature because the … Continue reading →

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Polyphenols as Mood Enhancers

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenols are a large group of phytochemicals that are found in all plants. Edible plants contain polyphenols and evidence suggests that they are absorbed and metabolised in humans and animals. Polyphenols have a number of health effects, and in particular … Continue reading →

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Zataria multiflora: Mood Elevation Through Reductions in Inflammation?

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Zataria multiflora is a flowing plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae (mint) family of plants. The plant grows native to Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The plant is used as a traditional medicine in the treatment of conditions because of its … Continue reading →

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Apium graveolens as an Anti-Inflammatory

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Apium graveolen is commonly called dulce celery. The plant belongs to the Umbelliferae family, and is often eaten as a vegetable. The plant grows naturally in the mediterranean region. The whole plant is medicinal and a number of important phytochemical … Continue reading →

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Apium graveolens and Mood

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Apium graveolens is a form of celery that grows naturally in the Mediterranean region. Evidence suggests that the plant contains a number of phytochemicals that may have beneficial effects on mood.  For example in one study researchers administered essential oil … Continue reading →

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