Monthly Archives: December 2020

Phytochemical Composition of Rosa damascena flowers

Rosa demoscena is often grown and harvested for its pleasurable scent. This scent is due to the presence of an essential oil that is present in the plant. This essential oil possesses a number of phytochemicals that may explain its … Continue reading

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How Much Vitamin C Is Too Much?

Vitamin C is an important extracellular antioxidant. In addition it is required for a number of synthesis reactions including the production of collagen. In its role as an antioxidant, vitamin C protects cells from free radical damage and oxidative stress. … Continue reading

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Hypnotic Effects of Rosa Damascena

Rosa damascena is a medicinal flowering plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anxiolytic, sedative and hypnotic effects. Hypnotic effects are classed as those that induce sleep, and this can be useful in the treatment of mood disorders … Continue reading

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Rosa damascena and Depression

Rosa damascena is an ornamental flower from the rose family. Evidence suggests that extracts of the plant may have medicinal effects that include antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. Oxidative stress plays a role in the development of mood disorders such as … Continue reading

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Cold Weather: Increase Essential Fats

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Terpenes and Cannabinoids for Mood Disorders

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Rosa damascena: Hepatoprotective

Rosa damascena is a variety of rose that has been investigated for its medicinal effects. Evidence from scientific studies suggest that the phytochemicals in Rosa damascena may possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These effects may explain the hepatoprotective effects of … Continue reading

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Rosa Damascena as a Sedative and Anxiolytic

One characteristic of anxiety that can be particularly debilitating is the inability to sleep. Sedatives can be useful in the treatment of anxiety because they can induce sleep. Rosa damascena is commonly known as the Damask Rose, a popular ornamental … Continue reading

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Rose Odour Reduces Anxiety

Rose plants from the Roscaceae family have been shown to possess anxiolytic effects. Evidence from scientific studies show that sympathetic nervous activity, responsible for the so called fight or flight response, can decrease by 40 % with administration of Rosaceae … Continue reading

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The Forgotten Factor In Good Health: Gut Health

The evidence that a balanced diet can improve health is now overwhelming. In fact, diet is likely the single biggest factor that can affect a person’s health and wellbeing. Many foods have been identified that can cause ill health, and … Continue reading

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