Vicia faba, also known in the culinary sense as the broad bean, fava bean, or faba bean, is a species of flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae. It is of uncertain origin and widely cultivated as a crop for human consumption. It is also used as a cover crop. Varieties with smaller, harder seeds that are fed to horses or other animals are called field bean, tic bean or tick bean. Horse bean, Vicia faba var. equina Pers., is a variety recognized as an accepted name.Some people suffer from ...

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Possible-Diseases-and-Conditions:

Possible Diseases and Conditions:

Hepatitis

1. Hepatitis

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Hepatitis is a viral infection that affects the liver and can cause jaundice. There are several types of hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A and E are usually spread through contaminated food or water, while hepatitis B, C, and D are spread through blood-to-blood contact, such as through sharing needles or having unprotected sex. Symptoms of hepatitis include fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and jaundice. If you suspect you have hepatitis, it is important to consult with a gastroenterologist, who can perform blood tests to confirm the diagnosis and prescribe antiviral medications or other treatments as necessary.

Cirrhosis

2. Cirrhosis

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Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease that can lead to jaundice. It occurs when healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, which can happen as a result of long-term alcohol abuse, chronic hepatitis B or C infection, or other conditions that damage the liver. Symptoms of cirrhosis include fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and jaundice. If you suspect you have cirrhosis, it is important to consult with a hepatologist, who can perform blood tests, imaging studies, or a liver biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and recommend treatments such as medication, lifestyle changes, or surgery.

Gallstones

3. Gallstones

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Gallstones are hardened deposits of bile that can block the bile duct and cause jaundice. They can form when there is an imbalance of cholesterol, bile salts, or other substances in the bile. Symptoms of gallstones include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice. If you suspect you have gallstones, it is important to consult with a gastroenterologist, who can perform imaging tests such as an ultrasound or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and recommend treatments such as medication or surgery.

Pancreatitis

4. Pancreatitis

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Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that can lead to jaundice. It can occur as a result of gallstones, alcohol abuse, or other factors that damage the pancreas. Symptoms of pancreatitis include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice. If you suspect you have pancreatitis, it is important to consult with a gastroenterologist, who can perform blood tests, imaging studies, or a pancreatic biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and recommend treatments such as medication, lifestyle changes, or surgery.

Cancer

5. Cancer

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Cancer of the liver, bile ducts, or pancreas can cause jaundice. It can occur as a result of chronic inflammation, exposure to toxins, or genetic factors. Symptoms of cancer include unexplained weight loss, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, and jaundice. If you suspect you have cancer, it is important to consult with an oncologist, who can perform imaging tests such as an MRI or PET scan, or a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and recommend treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.

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Herbal-and-natural-remedies

Herbal and natural remedies

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While it is important to consult with a medical professional if you suspect you have jaundice, there are also herbal and natural remedies that may help alleviate the symptoms. Some of these remedies include:

Milk-Thistle-(Silybum-marianum):

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum):

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&nbsp;Milk thistle is a herb that has been traditionally used to support liver function. It contains a compound called silymarin, which has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Dandelion-(Taraxacum-officinale)

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

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Dandelion is a herb that has been traditionally used to support liver and gallbladder function. It contains compounds that may help improve bile flow and reduce inflammation.

Turmeric-(Curcuma-longa)

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

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Turmeric is a spice that contains a compound called curcumin, which has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It may also help support liver function.

Andrographis-(Andrographis-paniculata)

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)

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Andrographis is a herb that has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support liver function and reduce inflammation. It contains compounds called andrographolides, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Globe-Artichoke-(Cynara-scolymus)

Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)

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Globe artichoke is a herb that has been traditionally used to support liver function and improve digestion. It contains compounds called cynarin and chlorogenic acid, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Schisandra-(Schisandra-chinensis)

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)

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&nbsp;Schisandra is a herb that has been traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support liver function and reduce stress. It contains compounds called lignans, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Licorice-(Glycyrrhiza-glabra)

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

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Licorice is a herb that has been traditionally used to support liver function and reduce inflammation. It contains compounds called glycyrrhizin and flavonoids, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Medications, allergies and foods that can cause jaundice

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Medications that can cause jaundice:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Acetaminophen (active compound: N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chlorpromazine (active compound: Chlorpromazine)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Erythromycin (active compound: Erythromycin)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Nitrofurantoin (active compound: Nitrofurantoin)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Phenobarbital (active compound: Phenobarbital)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Rifampin (active compound: Rifampin)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sulfonamides (active compound: Sulfonamides)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Tetracycline (active compound: Tetracycline)</li></ul>Allergies that can cause jaundice:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Drug allergies (such as an allergy to penicillin)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Food allergies (such as an allergy to peanuts)</li></ul>Foods that can cause jaundice:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fava beans (due to their high content of a substance called vicine)</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Soy products (due to their high content of phytoestrogens)</li></ul>It's important to note that jaundice can also be caused by various medical conditions such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and bile duct obstruction. If you experience symptoms of jaundice, it's important to seek medical attention to determine the underlying cause.

Jaundice is a symptom that can be caused by various medical conditions, some of which may be severe and life-threatening. If you suspect you have jaundice, it is important to consult with a medical professional. However, there are also herbal and natural remedies that may help alleviate the symptoms. With proper treatment and care, jaundice can be resolved, and your health can be restored.

Yellow Is Not Your Color: What Jaundice Could Mean for Your Health

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Author: Rositsa Tashkova, Master of Molecular Biology and Microbiology

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Osteoporosis is a disease that mainly affects women after menopause. Unfortunately, only then do we start thinking about it, and measures can be taken much earlier. For example, active sports at a young age is a factor that is often overlooked, but in fact has a strong positive effect on bone density and therefore their strength later in life.

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Role of herbs in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis

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Studies are also being carried out on various herbs and medicinal plants that can be used to increase bone density and combat osteoporosis. They may serve as a complementary medicine to the main treatment, especially in postmenopausal women.

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Some of these plants have estrogen-like properties that are important for bone health. It is good to keep in mind that herbal treatments are supportive and have a slow effect, and therefore it is recommended to use them for prevention and maintenance, and not as a single treatment.

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Herbs can exert an impact on inflammatory processes and metabolism, reduce bone destruction and help preserve calcium in the body.

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Eleuthero-(Acanthopanax-senticosus)

Eleuthero (Acanthopanax senticosus)

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The herb is also called &nbsp;devil's bush, Siberian ginseng, ciwujia, Devil's shrub, shigoka, touch-me-not, wild pepper, or kan jang. A study by Hwang et al. has found that taking 3 grams of powdered extract of the herb per day for 6 months leads to positive effects on bone structure in menopausal women. [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/The_effects_of_Acanthopanax_senticosus_extract_on_bone_turnover_and_bone_mineral_density_in_Korean_postmenopausal_women_19452124" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.1</a>]

Red-clover-(Trifolium-pratense)-contains-estrogen-like-compounds

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) contains estrogen-like compounds

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It is believed that red clover contains estrogen-like compounds, which may be due to its potential positive effect on bone density observed in some studies. [<a href="https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2015/689138/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.2</a>]

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Unfortunately, these estrogen-like compounds may interact adversely with other medications, as well as not be suitable for some patients suffering or prone to other diseases (for example, estrogen-dependent breast cancer) therefore a preliminary consultation with a doctor is necessary.

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Soybeans (Glycine max) may have a protective effect on bones

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Soybeans contain isoflavons - they also resemble estrogen, and it is believed that for this reason they can have a protective effect on bones against loss of density.

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Many different studies have found such an effect of taking soy isoflavons. But here is also the same warning about the likelihood of interaction and adverse effects in some patients. [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/The_pros_and_cons_of_phytoestrogens_20347861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.3</a>]

Genistein

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Phytoestrogen genistein also belongs to the group of isoflavons and has an oestrogen-like effect. For the first time, the substance is isolated from the plant dyer's greenweed or dyer's broom&nbsp;(Genista tinctoria), from whose Latin name comes the name of the substance.

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Genistein is also found in soybeans (Glycine max), lupine (Lupinus), broad beans or fava bean (Vicia faba), Psoralea, kudzu (Japanese arrowroot or Chinese arrowroot), coffee.

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Various studies [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/Effects_of_genistein_and_hormone_replacement_therapy_on_bone_loss_in_early_postmenopausal_women_a_randomized_double_blind_placebo_controlled_study_12369794" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.4</a>] establish the effectiveness of this phytoestrogen in osteoporosis, and the mechanisms and contraindications are similar to those described above.

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Chinese traditional medicine and herbal combinations

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A number of herbal combinations of Chinese traditional medicine have shown effectiveness against osteoporosis. [<a href="http://j.skums.ac.ir/Article/jskums-90" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.5</a>] Here we will focus on some of them:

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Yang Huo San Zi Tang - contains seeds of white mustard (Sinapis alba), shiso seeds (Perilla frutescens), daikon turnip seeds (Raphanus sativus var. Longipinnatus);</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Yigu of capsules - contains common wheat (Triticum aestivum), dried fruits of Psoralea corylifolia, sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua), Xanthium sibiricum, bitter apricot nuts, ricebean (Vigna umbellata).</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bo-gu Ling;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Classic Yin and Yang Tonic Formula - contains a variety of phytoestrogens, such as isoflavones, lignans and coumarin;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Xian Ling GuBao - consists of 9 herbs, among which Еpimedium, psoralen, Rehmannia root, danshen or also known as red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Anemarrhena asphodeloides&nbsp;and others.</li>
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Some herbs and herbal combinations have a positive effect on osteoporosis, especially in menopausal women. However, due to the similarity of the active substances in these medicinal plants with the hormone estrogen, which are due to their effects, it is necessary to carefully monitor the therapy and the approach to each patient should be individual, according to their medical history, diseases and medications they use.

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Bone density in osteoporosis: which herbs may improve it