Monthly Archives: May 2019

Dietary Magnesium and Mood Disorders

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Detoxification Enzyme Systems

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Magnesium Deficiency and Depression

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Magnesium is an important trace mineral required for human and animals health. Magnesium is required in gram amounts in the diet of a typical human, but many individuals fail to achieve this intake. Further, high intakes of other minerals such … Continue reading →

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Ipomoea stans (Tumbavaqueros): Mexican Anxiety Treatment?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Robert Barrington

In Mexico, Ipomoea stans  is referred to as Tumbavaqueros. Tumbavaqueros is used in Mexican traditional medicine for its central nervous system activity. In this regard, Tumbavaqueros is used as a sedative, anti-seizure and for treating headaches. Studies have investigated the … Continue reading →

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Water Willow (Justicia hyssopifolia): Anxiolytic Herb?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Justicia hyssopifolia is a species of plant that belongs to the Acanthaceae or acanthus family of plants. Justicia hyssopifolia is also sometimes called water willow or the shrimp plant, on account of the similarity of the flowers to shrimps. The … Continue reading →

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Pau Santo (Kielmeyera coriacea): Anti-Anxiety Herb

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Pau Santo (Kielmeyera coriacea) is a flowering plant native to the savanna region of Brazil. The plant is a small shrub with characteristic white flowers. Evidence suggests that the plant has medicinal properties. In particular, extracts of the plant may … Continue reading →

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Magnolia dealbata: Medicinal Plant With Mood Elevating Properties?

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Magnolia dealbata is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Magnoliaceae family of plants. Like all flowering plants, Magnolia dealbata is a rich source of phytochemicals. Some of these phytochemicals are responsible for the pharmacological activity of Magnolia … Continue reading →

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The Nutrition of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

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Fresh, Frozen or Tinned?

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia): Anxiolytic Agent

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is a tropical vine from the Cucurbitaceae or gourd family of plants. The plant is named after the highly bitter fruit that it produces. The fruit is green but turns yellow, and has the texture of … Continue reading →

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