Monthly Archives: April 2019

Passiflora foetida (passionflower): Antidepressant Effects

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Passiflora foetida is a species of passionflower often called wild maracuja, bushpassion fruit, wild water lemon or stinking passionflower. This species of passionflower is native to South, Central and North America. Passiflora foetida is a creeping vine with an edible … Continue reading →

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Passionflower (Passiflora): A Source of the Anxiolytic Flavone Chrysin

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Benzodiazepines tend to be used to treat anxiety, but they can cause dependence and there is a risk of death with their use. Alternative treatments for mild to moderate anxiety are therefore of interest as they tend not to be … Continue reading →

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Passion Flower (Passiflora edulis): Anxiety Treatment

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Passiflora edulis is a species of passion flower native to South America. In Europe passiflora incarnata is most commonly used for its anxiolytic effects, however it is apparent that other species also share its ability to treat anxiety. This may … Continue reading →

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On the Dangers of Kava: Storm in A Teacup?

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Kava (Piper mythysticum) is herb used as a traditional social drink. This use stems from the ability of kava to induce relaxation in the consumer. It is thought that this effect is derived from the presence of kavalactones in the … Continue reading →

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Fluoride in Toothpaste

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Milk As A Possible Weight Loss Food?

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Good Carb, Bad Carb

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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How Does Fluroide Protect Teeth and Is It Important?

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Indian Snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) As A Sedative or Tranquilizer

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) is a plant belonging to the Apocynaceae or dogbane family of plants. Other names for the plant include devil pepper. The plant is found on the Indian subcontinent and East Asia. The plant has been traditionally … Continue reading →

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Rhodiola rosea Root for Mental Fatigue

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that may have beneficial effects at treating mood disorders. Standardised extracts of Rhodiola root have been investigated for their mood elevating effects in a number of studies. These effects may come in part from … Continue reading →

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