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Snake Milk (Chelidonium majus) - A Plant with Beautiful Colors and Benefits for the Digestive Tract
Jaundice, or snake milk (Chelidonium majus), is traditionally used to improve vision, and in modern times it is used as a mild sedative and antispasmodic agent in the treatment of bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma, jaundice, gallstones and pain in the gallbladder. All these applications are probably due to the compounds contained therein, such as proteins, alkaloids, сhelidonic acid and perhaps also polyphenols. However, there are some important details to keep in mind, especially in relation to toxicity in larger quantities. It can be used as an infusion, tincture or externally apply the juice of the plant for a variety of health problems.
Spider Venom Gives Hope To Treat Heart Attack And Stroke
A potentially life-saving treatment for victims of a heart attack and even a stroke has been discovered from a very unlikely source - the poison of one of the world's deadliest spiders. While it sounds like a fantasy movie scenario, it has actually happened - as evidenced by a new study by the University of Queensland - Australia. The team is even working on an experimental drug based on spider venom.
Korean Herbal Medicine To Relieve Essential Tremor
Essential tremor (ET) is a neurological disorder that causes rhythmic shaking of the hands, head, body, voice or legs. It is often confused with Parkinson's disease, but it is a different disease. Besides medicinal products, herbal natural remedies such as valerian and some herbal remedies characteristic of Korean herbal medicine can be included in the treatment.
The Power Of Antifungal Essential Oils - And How They Work
Essential oils are extracted and distilled oils from various beneficial plants. These oils contain the chemical compounds that characterize and maintain the life cycle of the plant. As a form of alternative medicine, essential oils are usually used in aromatherapy - a holistic type of treatment practiced for a thousand years.
20 Foods With Excellent Vitamin A Content (Retinol)
Vitamin A (also retinol or retinoic acid) is a nutrient that is extremely important for the vision, growth, cell division, reproduction and immunity of the human body. Spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes and red peppers are just some of its food sources, and the benefits of the vitamin are amzing. Stay with us to find out what vitamin A contribution is to the health of other organs and systems, how it is digested and used by our bodies.
The Great Health Benefits Of Cauliflower + Recipes
Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable, which is a great source of nutrients. It provides unique plant compounds that can reduce the risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer. It is also suitable for weight loss and can be prepared in countless ways. We have recipe ideas, but before that we will introduce you to the benefits of this beautiful vegetable.
Blueberry Tea - Why It Is Useful And How To Prepare It
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world and many cultures have special ceremonies that are usually held with tea drinks, such as afternoon tea in the UK or Gong fu cha in China. Even if cranberry tea might not be your typical type of tea, you should definitely know about its positive effects on health.
Benefits of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) for stress, anxiety and other conditions
Melissa officinalis is a perennial herbaceous plant of the flower family Lamiales cultivated in different parts of the world. Lemon Balm leaves, Melissa officinalis L (Lamiaceae), are used in Iranian folk medicine and are known for their digestive, antispasmodic, sedative, analgesic, and diuretic properties, as well as are applicable to functional gastrointestinal disorders. Lemon balm can also help to relieve the stress and anxiety that accompanies our modern life.
Top health benefits of Levisticum officinale (Part 2)
Levisticum officinale, or Lovage, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the parsley family (Apiaceae) originating in southern Europe. It is cultivated for its stems and leaves, which are used for herbal tea, such as vegetable and for flavoring foods, especially meat. Its rhizomes (underground stems) are used as a carminative agent, and its seeds - as a flavoring agent in sweet foods and liqueurs. Extremely diverse and interesting are the areas of action of Lovage, for which we prepared two articles and now you can read the second one.
How essential oils help with snoring and sleep problems
Essential oils are natural oils obtained from plants, usually by mechanical methods or steam distillation of parts of the plant. Various essential oils have been used as medical means since ancient times. Aromatherapy involves inhaling flavors of essential oils or their vapors, which provides positive health effects. Research has shown that because smell affects sleep, using some essential oils in your bedtime routine can help improve sleep or cope with snoring, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.