Category Archives: Herbs

Rosmarinic Acid: Mood Elevating Phytochemical

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Rosmarinic acid is a phytochemical with important medicinal properties. Rosmarinic acid is an ester derivative of the hydroxycinnamic acid, caffeic acid. Rosmarinic acid is found in a large number of herbs and spices including rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), basil (Ocimum basilicum), … Continue reading →

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Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): Liver Protective Herb

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) is a tree that belongs to the Combretaceae family of plants. Arjuna is usually found growing along river beds and can reach heights of around 25 meters. Arjuna is native to Asian countries including Bangladesh and India … Continue reading →

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Kasani (Cichorium intybus): More Evidence of Liver Protection

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Kasani (Cichorium intybus), also known as chicory, is a perenial heraceous plant that contains a number of important phytochemical groups that show medicianl properties. Theses include sesquiterpene lactones (including lactucin, lactucopicrin, 8-desoxy lactucin, guaianolid glycosides, including chicoroisides B and C … Continue reading →

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Himsra: Liver Protective Herb (More Evidence)

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Himsra (Capparis sepiaria) is a herb that has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic, Unani and Chinese medicine. Himsra has a number of physiological effects that relate to its antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity. These properties give the herb a beneficial … Continue reading →

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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus): Anxiolytic, Antidepressant and Sedative Herb

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a perennial herb that is also sometimes called cymbopogon, barbed wire grass, silky heads, fever grass and citronella grass. Lemon grass belongs to the grass family of plants. Structurally, lemongrass has long leaves up to a … Continue reading →

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Synthetic Drugs Versus Petrochemicals as Treatments for Anxiety

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Insomnia? Try A Traditional Ayurvedic Treatment

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Insomnia is the most common of all sleep disorders and is often present in those suffering from anxiety and depression. Mainstream medicine uses a number of drugs to treat insomnia including antidepressants, hypnotics and antihistamines. However, the effect of these … Continue reading →

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Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Ashwagnadha (Withania): An Adaptogenic Masterclass

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Exercise Tonic?

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a health tonic for increasing general strength and wellbeing. Ashwagandha is also called withania, based on the Latin name for the plant, Withania somnifera. Ashwagandha has been investigated for … Continue reading →

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