Category Archives: Herbs

Poisonous Plants of The United Kingdom

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Plants contain phytochemicals, many of which play an important role in the growth and development of the host plant. Many phytochemicals are beneficial to the health, and some examples of these include flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, saponins, sterols and carotenoids. Eating … Continue reading →

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Health Benefits of Peppermint Tea

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a common ingredient in herbal tea. Peppermint tea, like regular black and green tea, is a decoction of leaves in hot water. This brewing process passes many of the phytochemicals in the leaves to the water, … Continue reading →

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How To Find Your Own Anxiolytic Herbs

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Treating Anxiety With Herbs

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Treating Mood Disorders With Herbs

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Sage (Salvia): Medicinal Plant

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Sage (Salvia) is a group of plants belonging to the Lamiaceae or mint family of. The plants are mostly aromatic on account of the presence of a characteristic essential oil. The most commonly known species of sage is perhaps Salvia … Continue reading →

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Salvia (Sage) Plants: Anxiety Treatments?

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Salvia (sage) plants are a perennial plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae or mint family of plants. The most well known of these plants is possibly Salvia officinalis, which is also called common sage or garden sage. Salvia plants tend … Continue reading →

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Lippia Plants: Anti-anxiety herb

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Lippia refers to a Genus (group) of flowering plants from the Verbenaceae (vervain or verbena) family. The Genus contains between 200 and 400 different species and these are characterised by their fragrant aroma, which is due to the presence of … Continue reading →

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Human Studies on Anxiety

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The prevalence of anxiety or anxiety related disorders has been reported to be as high as 30 % in the United States. Estimates suggest the prevalence is at similar levels in other Western countries. The high prevalence of anxiety has … Continue reading →

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How Do They Assess Depression in Animals

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Many herbs and nutrients have been shown to have beneficial effects against depression. In order to assess the effects of a herb or nutrient on depression, it is often first necessary to test in on animals models of depression. Putting … Continue reading →

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