Monthly Archives: November 2021

Berberine: Mood Enhancing Alkaloid

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is a phytochemical belonging to the alkaloid group. Berberine is found in high amounts in the plant goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). Evidence suggests that berberine has particular effects on the central nervous system that may explain its mood elevating effects. … Continue reading →

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Withania somnifera Against Anxiet

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Withania somnifera is a herb used in traditional Indian medicine. The herb is also called ashwagandha. Withania somnifera has been investigated for its anxiolytic effects in animals. For example, in one study Withania somnifera was given as part of a … Continue reading →

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Can Berberine Aid Weight Loss?

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is a phytochemical belonging to the alkaloid class. Berberine is found in a wide range of plants but is concentrated in barberry plants (Berberidaceae), huang lian (Coptis rhizomes) and goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis). Berberine has a number of medicinal effects … Continue reading →

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Osmanthus fragrans as an Anxiolytic

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Osmanthus fragrans (sweet osmanthus, sweet olive, tea olive or fragrant olive) is an evergreen shrub with a characteristic toothed margin leaf. The plant is used ornamentally because of its white, yellow or orange flowers. Medicinally Osmanthus fragrans may have a … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Diet: Their Effects on Mood

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Exercise and diet can both influence mood. In general exercise and a good diet are considered beneficial to mood. However, as with all physiological parameters, control of mood is highly complex and diet and exercise can de double edged swords … Continue reading →

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