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Traditional and alternative medicine
Curcumin as a potential treatment for COVID-19
Coronavirus disease COVID-19 has a wide range of pathophysiological effects. Curcumin, an active ingredient of Curcuma longa, has several properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antithrombotic and antiproliferative, making it a promising candidate for symptomatic treatment of COVID-19. Although the pandemic has already weakened its strength, this does not mean that we need to stop looking for better healing agents, and curcumin has the potential to be one of them.
Therapy for the liver - foods and herbs recommended by traditional Chinese medicine
We as humans have a unique complex of organs and systems, and one of their most interesting representatives is the liver. Capable of regenerating, the liver is our main detoxifier and is responsible for removing toxins from the body. In addition, it produces bile and performs basic metabolic functions necessary for homeostasis. But liver overload, which nowadays is common due to intake of fatty foods, cigarettes, alcohol and obesity, can cause serious health problems. We have prepared this article with helpful knowledge from traditional Chinese medicine on how to take care of your liver, detoxify your body and enjoy better health.
Antihistamines - a cure-all?
Article on allergies, histamines and antihistamines.
Mursalski Tea - an herb with healing power and valuable ingredients for longevity
Sideritis Scardica is one of the most famous herbal wonders of Bulgaria. It has a strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-anemic effect and provides a lot of valuable substances to support immunity and alkalizing of the body. Floral, citrus, sweet and slightly earthy notes are intertwined in this feast for the senses, for which we will tell you more in the following lines.
Herbal and Natural Medicine - Your Pocket Encyclopedia About Herbs
Herbal and Natural Medicine is an application that allows you to perform a search by a plant, an active substance or a disease. The cool thing is that it gives access to scientific publications related to a particular plant and its applications in both Western and Traditional medicine. Generally speaking - it plays the role of a search engine that extracts articles from the most famous scientific databases by giving a lot of useful information about all its studied properties. Imagine something like Google, but very closely specialized in the field of scientific publications related to the world of medicinal plants.
Healing Properties of Juniper - The Secret of Gin
Gin hides its origin not as a summer drink, but as a healing agent in the arsenal of traditional medicine.
The Foods That Make You Sick
The modern diet exposes our body to many dangers. Food is the one that in some cases can cure us, and in others - make us sick. It's our choice.
The Broadleaf Plantain: A Modest Plant with Great Healing Potential
In this article you will find useful information about the healing properties of the broadleaf plantain according to the Iranian traditional medicine and modern science.
Bee venom - has it got anticancer and other beneficial properties according to science
Treatment and prevention of diseases with bee products is called apitherapy. It is a branch of alternative medicine that relies on the use of honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly and mainly bee venom, also called apitoxin.
Bone density in osteoporosis: which herbs may improve it
Research is also being carried out on various herbs and medicinal plants, which can be used to increase bone density and combat osteoporosis. They can serve as a complementary agent to the main treatment.