Monthly Archives: June 2018

Siberian Ginseng: Treatment for Chronic Fatigue?

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is an adaptogenic herb. This means it can normalise physiological function and has a general anti-stress effect. These effects are similar to the effects seen for Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng), although the two plants are not … Continue reading

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Acid Base Balance and Fluoride

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Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)

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Why Do Supplements Sometimes Not Work?

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Rhodiola Rosea: Improves Exercise Performance

Rhodiola rosea is a traditional herbal treatment and popular dietary supplement. Rhodiola has particular adaptogenic properties that make it a useful supplement to reduce stress, improve cognition and to decrease depressive and anxious symptoms. The mechanisms by which Rhodiola rosea … Continue reading

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Adaptogenic Herbs: Ginseng, Rhodiola and Withania

Adaptogenic herbs are a group of herbs with particular physiological properties in animals and humans. Adaptogens are characterised by their ability to allow the consumer to adapt to stressful conditions, and thus negate many of the detrimental effects that stress … Continue reading

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Ginseng Improves Exercise Performance

Ginseng is a herbal remedy that is particularly highly prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ginseng refers to Panax ginseng, also called Korean ginseng, and this differentiates it from an unrelated plant called Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus). However, both Ginseng plants … Continue reading

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Yarumo (Cecropia glaziovii): Anxiety and Depression Treatment

Yarumo (Cecropia glaziovii) is an evergreen tree that is found growing in tropical areas of Central and South America. Yarumo can grow up to 15 meters tall and is used as a source of food and as a source of … Continue reading

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Luobuma (Apocynum venetum): Another Anti-anxiety Herb?

Luobuma is a group of plants belonging to the dogbane family. Luobuma is found growing natively in China. There are a number of species of dogbane, but one of the most notable from a medicinal point of view is Apocynum … Continue reading

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Mandur Bhasma: liver Tonic

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