Monthly Archives: February 2020

Creatine Monohydrate: A Novel Antidepressant?

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Creatine monohydrate is a popular supplement amongst athletes. This relates to the ability of creatine monohydrate to accumulate in muscle, where it increases the buffering capacity of the phosphocreatine stores, and this results in a longer duration of contraction until … Continue reading →

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The Antioxidant Components of Ginseng

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Ginseng refers to Panax ginseng. Panax ginseng is also sometimes called Korean ginseng. Ginseng is characterised by the presence of adaptogenic substances called ginsenosides. These ginsenosides are able to suppress cortisol release and thereby modulate the stress reaction in humans. … Continue reading →

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Ginseng as an Antioxidant

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Robert Barrington

The active principle in Panax ginseng are thought to be a group of around 30 triterpenoid saponins called ginsenosides, which can be found in the leaf stem and berries of the ginseng plants. However, many other phytochemicals are present in … Continue reading →

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The Main Types of Diet

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Celery for Mental Health

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Antidepressant Herbs as Antioxidants

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

A number of herbs are known for their antidepressant effects. Three popular herbal supplements that have this antidepressant effect are St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), Ginkgo biloba and Apocynum venetum (Luobuma or sword-leaf dogbane). The antidepressant effects of these herbs … Continue reading →

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The Phytochemistry of Convolvulus pluricaulis

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Convolvulus pluricaulis is an Ayurvedic herb that is used to treat mental disorders originating from exposure to stress, including anxiety and depression. It may also have some cognitive enhancing properties. The whole plant of Convolvulus pluricaulis may be used medicinally, … Continue reading →

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Convolvulus pluricaulis: Anxiolytic Herb

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Convolvulus pluricaulis is a herb used in traditional herbal medicine. It is also sometimes called shankhapushpi. The main medicinal use of Convolvulus pluricaulis is as a brain tonic, where it is used to treat a number of mental disorders. One … Continue reading →

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The Detrimental Metabolic Effects of Creatine

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Convolvulus pluricaulis: Ayurvedic Brain Tonic

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Convolvulus pluricaulis is a traditional Ayurvedic herb that is used in India as a brain tonic. The plant grows as a spreading plant on the ground, has blue flowers and is often referred to as Aloe weed in English. Convolvulus … Continue reading →

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