Monthly Archives: December 2018

Albizia lebbeck: Anti-Anxiety Herb

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Evidence shows that Albizia julibrissin (mimosa) is an effective treatment for mood disorders. However, other species of Albizia may also possess mood elevating properties. For example, evidence suggests that Albizia lebbeck is also able to confer mood elevating properties on … Continue reading →

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White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis)

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Berberine: A Plant With Healing Properties

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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The Bell African Lily (Agapanthus campanulatus): Effects on Neurochemistry

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The bell African lily (Agapanthus campanulatus) is a perennial plant with narrow leaves and which form clumps of drooping blue or white flowers that resemble funnels. The plant grows to about 1 meter in height and is native to South … Continue reading →

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The Carotenoid Content of Green and Black Tea

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Milk Thistle: Neuroprotective Herb?

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a herb with strong antioxidant properties. Milk thistle is a gold standard drug for treating liver disorders, but may also have beneficial effects on the central nervous system. For example, milk thistle extract containing silymarin … Continue reading →

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Liquorice and Valerian Synergism Against Anxiety

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Liquorice (licorice) is a root extract of the Glycyrrhiza Glabra plant. This plant contains a number of phytochemicals including the terpenoid saponin glycyrrhizin (also known as glycyrrhizic acid) and a number of flavonoids including liquiritin, isoliquiritin, liquiritigenin and isoliquiritigenin. Liquorice … Continue reading →

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Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) as a Mood Elevating Herb

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Liquorice (also spelled licorice) is a root extract of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. The glycyrrhiza plant belongs to the leguminosae (Fabaceae) family of plants, is herbaceous, and grows to about 1 meter in height. Glycyrrhiza glabra is found in warmer … Continue reading →

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More Mood Elevating Effects from Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington

It has been shown that diets high in particular phytochemicals may have beneficial effects on mood. In particular, flavonoids have been shown to exert neuroprotective effects and may also affect neurochemistry. Grapefruit is a rich source of flavonoids of the … Continue reading →

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Crocins from the Herb Saffron

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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