Monthly Archives: February 2022

Herbal Mouth Wash: Anti-Inflammatory Protection

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Oral health is relatively simple. There is a necessity to maintain the normal healthy flora and fauna present in the mouth by obtaining food that does not promote the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, while at the same time limiting inflammation … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflammation, Tea, Teeth, Turmeric | Comments Off on Herbal Mouth Wash: Anti-Inflammatory Protection

Ginkgo biloba protects from Diabetic Nephropathy

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Diabetes is an increasingly common disorder of glucose and insulin metabolism. When managed correctly diabetics can lead a reasonably normal life through the use of lifestyle changes and the use of synthetic insulin, both of which allow blood glucose levels … Continue reading →

Posted in Gingko biloba | Comments Off on Ginkgo biloba protects from Diabetic Nephropathy

Terpenes: Their Biological Role in Plants

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Terpenes are phytochemicals that are used by plants in their primary metabolism that include hormonal, antioxidant and energy production systems. In addition to this, terpenes are used by plants for secondary functions that include important aspects of reproduction, such as … Continue reading →

Posted in Terpenes | Comments Off on Terpenes: Their Biological Role in Plants

Limnophila aromatica Essential Oil: Mood Enhancing Properties?

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Limnophila aromatica is commonly known as rice paddy herb or Phak Kha Yang in Thai. It is a vegetable with a characteristic odour used in Thai cooking. It can be consumed raw or cooked and is usually used as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Limnophila aromatica, Mood | Comments Off on Limnophila aromatica Essential Oil: Mood Enhancing Properties?

Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Flavones

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Robert Barrington

A number of cultivars of basil (Ocimum basilicum) are commonly grown for their culinary uses. Apart from these culinary uses, basil is a known medicinal plant that contains significant levels of nutritionally important phytochemicals that may protect from certain Western … Continue reading →

Posted in Flavones, Flavonoids, Ocimum bascilicum (Basil) | Comments Off on Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Flavones

Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa): Phytochemistry

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Parsnips refers to edible plants of the species Pastinaca sativa, which belong to the Umbelliferae family. Parsnips are a staple crop grown throughout Europe since Roman times, and revered for their ability to act as winter food due to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Parsnips | Comments Off on Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa): Phytochemistry

Asparagus racemosus as an Antidepressant

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Asparagus racemosus is a traditional Indian Ayurvedic herbal treatment. Evidence suggests that Asparagus racemosus is able to affect the central nervous system, and in this way may affect mental function and mood. One reason for the mental effects of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari), Depression, Mood | Comments Off on Asparagus racemosus as an Antidepressant

Walnut For Essential Fats

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Walnuts are a rich source of the essential fatty acid alpha linoleic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)), as well as other nutrients including tocopherols (vitamin E), fibres, arginine, vitamin B6, magnesium and zinc. The alpha linoleic acid content of walnuts is … Continue reading →

Posted in Alpha Linolenic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Walnuts | Comments Off on Walnut For Essential Fats

Asparagus racemosus Against Anxiety

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Asparagus racemosus is a herbal plant used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. The plant has medicinal properties on account of the phytochemicals it contains, and these include steroidal saponins and flavonoids, both of which have been shown to protect from mood … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari), Depression, Mood | Comments Off on Asparagus racemosus Against Anxiety

Asparagus (Asparagus racemosus): Phytochemistry

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Asparagus racemosus is a plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family of plants. Asparagus racemosus is sometimes also called Satawar, Satamuli or Shatavari. It grows at low altitudes throughout India. Asparagus racemosus is used as a herbal medicine in traditional … Continue reading →

Posted in Alkaloids, Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari), Flavonoids, Isoflavones, Saponins, Sterols and Stanols | Comments Off on Asparagus (Asparagus racemosus): Phytochemistry