Monthly Archives: December 2021

The Stability of Anthocyanins 

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Anthocyanins are natural plant compounds responsible for some of the red, purple and blue colours in fruits and vegetables. Anthocyanins are flavonoids and evidence suggests that they have a range of health effects. A large number of fruits and vegetables … Continue reading →

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Anthocyanins Are Neuroprotective

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Anthocyanins are phytochemicals belonging to the flavonoid group. Anthocyanins are polyphenols and this gives them significant antioxidant potential. Anthocyanins are found in high concentrations in fruits and vegetables with red pigments including berries, red cabbage and beetroot. The exact profile … Continue reading →

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Dietary Guidance For Depressed Individuals?

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that oxidative stress and inflammation are major causes of depression and anxiety. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the development of oxidative stress and inflammation, but poor diet and stress have been identified as … Continue reading →

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Bananas and Depression

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Fruit and vegetables have been shown to have a number of health effects. These effects include protection from diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. In addition, regular consumption of a range of fruits and vegetables has been … Continue reading →

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Delphinium denudatum (Jadwar): Anxiolytic Herb?

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Delphinium denudatum (Jadwar) is a traditional herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. Jadwar translates from Persion zadwar which means purifier. Various parts of the plant can be used as a treatment in a number of ailments including fungal infections, paralysis, epilepsy, … Continue reading →

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Rubiaceae Family Plants: Anxiolytic Herbs?

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The Rubiaceae family of plants are a group of plants native to Asia. They include Adina cordifolia, Anthocephalus cadamba, Gardenia jasminoides, Gardenia ternifolia, Ixora coccinea, Ixora pavetta, Paederia foetida, Pavetta indica, Randia dumetorum, Rubia cordifolia. As a family group, Rubiaceae … Continue reading →

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Thymol as an Anxiolytic for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Thymol is a phytochemical that is commonly found in plant extracts. In particular, thymol is often found in essential oils from plants. Thymol is a monoterpenoid and it belongs to the terpene group of phytochemicals. This group contains a number … Continue reading →

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Aegle marmelos (Bael): Anxiolytic Herb?

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Aegle marmelos (Bael) is a tree that is reported to have a number of medicinal properties including antidiarrhoeal, antidiabetic, anticancer, radioprotective, antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-microfilarial, antiinflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects. Studies have also suggested that extracts of the tree may be … Continue reading →

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The Main Role of The Stomach In Digestion

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The stomach can be described as a muscular J-shaped bag that sits in the thoracic cavity, which joins the oesophagus to the small intestine. The esophageal and pyloric sphincters act as barriers to the oesophagus and small intestine, respectively. The … Continue reading →

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Citrus sinensis as an Anxiolytic and Antidepressant

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Citrus sinensis is the scientific name for the sweet oranges varieties that are commonly eaten as fruit. There is evidence that consuming oranges is beneficial to health, and this relates partly to their phytochemistry. Oranges are high in flavonoids of … Continue reading →

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