Serenoa Repens
Botanical Name : Serenoa repens Family : Arecaceae Common Name : Saw palmetto A small palm tree, growing to a maximum height of seven to ten feet. Saw palmetto gets its name from the sharp saw-like teeth on its stalks. Native Americans from the Seminole tribe in Florida traditionally used the fruit for food and to treat a […]
Benefits of bilberry and how to add them to the diet
Bilberry is a fruit similar to the blueberry and full of many nutrients and beneficial compounds, such as vitamin C. However, research is ongoing into the reputed health benefits of bilberries, including whether they help with inflammation and protect against cancer. They are an easy fruit to add to the diet, without many drawbacks. And […]
Could a green tea extract help to treat tooth sensitivity?
Available treatments for tooth sensitivity are lacking in a number of ways, such as being ineffective and predisposing patients to bacteria and cavities. But researchers have now developed a new material to better protect sensitive teeth, using green tea polyphenols. For people with tooth sensitivity, drinking something either too hot or too cold causes sharp […]
Fenugreek – Uses, Side Effects, and More
Overview Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an herb similar to clover. The seeds taste similar to maple syrup and are used in foods and medicine. Fenugreek is native to the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia. Fenugreek seems to slow sugar absorption in the stomach and stimulate insulin. Both of these effects lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. Fenugreek might also improve […]
Best anti-cancer supplements
Certain dietary supplements may help reduce the risk of cancer or support the body during cancer therapy. Supplements can contain herbal extracts or vitamins and minerals. There is a large number available, so some people may find it challenging to know where to begin. However, the term anti-cancer supplements can be a little misleading. Some […]
Sweet Orange – Side Effects, and More
Overview Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) is a fruit that contains large amounts of vitamin C. People commonly eat its fruit and drink its juice. Sweet orange contains large amounts of potassium, which might help prevent high blood pressure and stroke. The fruit and juice also contain large amounts of a chemical called citrate, which might help prevent kidney stones. Citrate tends […]
Berberine – Uses, Side Effects, and More
Overview Berberine is a chemical found in some plants like European barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, Oregon grape, phellodendron, and tree turmeric. Berberine is a bitter-tasting and yellow-colored chemical. It might help strengthen the heartbeat, which could benefit people with certain heart conditions. It might also kill bacteria, help regulate how the body uses sugar in the […]
Rhodiola – Uses, Side Effects and Interactions
Overview Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is a plant that grows in cold parts of Europe and Asia. The root has a long history of use in traditional medicine. Rhodiola is considered an adaptogen. Adaptogens are a class of natural substances that are believed to stimulate the body’s resistance to physical, environmental, and emotional stressors. Rhodiola extract […]
Plant Extracts Market Situation
“Health care products have become popular. Elements such as deep-sea fish oil, collagen, and spirulina have all become popular one after another, and plant extracts are indeed a rare ‘all-in-one’ type.” A marketing manager at a drugstore in Guangzhou told this newspaper Reporter, because we focus on plant-based brands, they feel natural and have few […]
Diosmin Introduction
Diosmin Diosmin is a type of plant chemical found mainly in citrus fruits. It was first isolated in 1925 from Scrophularia nodosa and first introduced as a therapeutic agent in 1969. Clinical evidence suggests that diosmin is a safe, nontoxic drug, and well-tolerated drug. Diosmin is used for treating various disorders of blood vessels including […]