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29th September 2009
Here, you'll discover 7 natural uric acid remedies using the beneficial properties of herbs. Herbal uric acid remedies are much sought after. The reason being that uric acid crystals are responsible for painful gout symptoms, and, drug-based medications c... Read >
Author: John Cielo23rd September 2009
I have made a list below, along with a brief explanation, of a number of herbs that are recommended to assist the person in dealing with the problems that are often associated with stress management.
Camomile
This has a relaxing effect on the mind and b... Read >
Author: Charles Silverman21st September 2009
Migraine is the neurological syndrome of headaches, bodily perceptions and nausea. It is a French word derived from two words. The Greek word called hemicrania means half skull, and the English word megrim means severe headache. The very common type of mi... Read >
Author: Urmann17th September 2009
What an anabolic androgenic steroid is can be best understood taking the words separately. Anabolic or anabolism refers to that metabolic process in living organisms and cells - such as inside our body - that helps in synthesizing or bringing together sma... Read >
16th September 2009
Both the Cherokee and the early American settlers used a decoction of hydrangea for calculous diseases with great success. This herb was considered by Dr. Edward E. Shook to be remarkable, with curative powers that were better than any other herb. This ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th August 2009
Alfalfa plant is the most nutritious plant and its leaves are rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, beta-carotene, and vitamins A, B-12, C, D, E and K. It is one of the highest fibrous herbs in existence and its leaves can alkalizes and detoxifies the bo... Read >
Author: Robert Bell08th August 2009
Senior vitamins are a hot topic in the nutritionals market and will become even more so as our population ages. Older adults, like many other Americans are known to have inadequate intake of many vitamins and minerals. Common statistics show that 9 out o... Read >
Author: Anthony Antolics30th June 2009
Pomegranate has the good combination of nutrients such as folic acid, niacin, polyphenols antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin B3, B6 and B12. Because of so many nutrients present in pomegranate, it is more beneficial as compared to other regular fruits and o... Read >
Author: John W David23rd June 2009
The term "twilight sleep" applied to the combination of analgesia (pain relief) and amnesia (loss of memory) that was produced by a mixture of morphine and scopolamine ("scope") given by a hypodermic injection (an injection under the skin). The mixture... Read >
Author: Herbal Products18th June 2009
If you want to catch more carp it is very advisable to put them at their ease right?! Many substances will do this in carp even as simply as by releasing more glucose into their blood (smoking does this in humans and is the first thing a smoker experience... Read >
Author: Tim F. Richardson18th June 2009
Poppy tea is a brew made from the plant matter of the poppy plant, poppy pods and poppy seeds. Poppy Tea is widely mistaken for poppy tinctures available over the counter at health food stores. These tinctures do not contain any active ingredients and are... Read >
Author: Andrew mushKin06th June 2009
All I have to do to fall asleep is lie down in my comfortable bed. I am like one of those dolls that automatically close their eyes when they are put on their back. I am probably asleep within less than half a minute. I guess that I am lucky as I know of ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th June 2009
The use of herbs for treating human diseases dates back to prehistoric era when man was still extremely primitive. Nature has endowed humanity with the gifts of herbal treatments for many of the ailments that befall man. Although in prehistoric era, herbs... Read >
Author: John Adison03rd June 2009
Obstetrics and Twilight SleepThe term "twilight sleep" applied to the combination of analgesia (pain relief) and amnesia that was created by using a mixture of scopolamine and morphine ("scope") given by a hypodermic injection. The mixing of the two drug... Read >
Author: Gene Asher15th May 2009
Drug abuse is related to taking of a performance enhancing drug or a psychoactive drug for a non-medical purpose. The drugs most connected with abuse are benzodiazepines, amphetamines, alcohol, barbiturates, cocaine, opium alkaloids and methaqualone. Drug... Read >
Author: richersiamon15th May 2009
Drug abuse is related to taking of a performance enhancing drug or a psychoactive drug for a non-medical purpose. The drugs most connected with abuse are benzodiazepines, amphetamines, alcohol, barbiturates, cocaine, opium alkaloids and methaqualone. Drug... Read >
Author: jainish05th May 2009
What do you know about isopropanol? The term may seem too technical for you, but it is actually a part of our day-to-day living. One of its definitions is that it is a colorless, flammable chemical compound with a rather strong odor. Well, it is a part... Read >
Author: joalesto30th April 2009
Here are some plants that can be very useful in losing weight process:
Erythroxylum Coca
The coca leaf is, of course, hard to find outside the Andean countries where it is easily bought in markets or shaped in infusions (coca mate). The sheet is more ... Read >
Author: Ines28th April 2009
as well as wheezing.
Bronchodilators are divided into three subgroups such as beta2-agonists, anticholinergics, and xanthines.
Beta2-agonists are used to reduce the symptoms brought by chronic bronchitis by relaxing the airways in your lungs. Sal... Read >
Author: July Somma18th April 2009
Whatever diet you choose to live by, the food you eat has to provide your body with the nourishment to properly balance your body's chemistry. If you have health challenges, are overweight or obese, chances are you are not in balance at all. The typical N... Read >
Author: Jacob Saxbury17th April 2009
A scar is the pinkish or brown patch of skin that grows in the place where you once had a wound or sore. They are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin tissue after destruction of some of the dermis. A scar is thus the skin's natural way of rep... Read >
Author: naturalremedies15th April 2009
Derived from the Chinese plant ma huang, ephedra or better known as ephedrine, is found both naturally and synthetically in various dietary supplements, over the counter herbal stimulants, prescription cold and flu remedies, asthmatic aid products, as wel... Read >
Author: Mercy14th April 2009
Chinese tea - Plant description:
Green, black, and oolong tea are all derived from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Originally cultivated in East Asia, this plant grows as large as a shrub or tree. Today, Camellia sinensis grows throughout A... Read >
Author: Chinese Tea17th March 2009
Kinky King Latex is a great revolution guaranteed to solve the latest problem of latex clothing lovers. With active co-operation of eBay it launched its product selling and won the trust of its customers of more than thousands from different parts of coun... Read >
Author: Latex Catsuits03rd March 2009
Bronchodilators are divided into three subgroups such as beta2-agonists, anticholinergics, and xanthines.
Beta2-agonists are used to reduce the symptoms brought by chronic by relaxing the airways in your lungs. Salbutamol and Terbutaline are some co... Read >
Author: Jarred Sadler13th February 2009
We all know what chillies are and the word ‘hot’ springs to mind when mentioned. Most of us these days associate chillies with curry. Eating curries doesn’t sound like the best way to loose weight, so why not try drinking some tea with Chilli to loo... Read >
Author: Uma Mays25th January 2009
Herbal supplement manufacturing companies are benefiting from its reputation of olden days. Technical validations of several aromatic plants, simple admittance, extra options & increased herbal health consciousness are leading more & more customers to sel... Read >
Author: Alien09th January 2009
Ephedrine is a drug that is used for various ailments including asthma. However, in addition to assisting with respiratory issues, the drug has been found to help dieters obtain their weight loss goals. Ephedrine is available by prescription only. In t... Read >
Author: Morgan09th September 2008
TEA TASTER: How to Become a Tea Taster?
Who is a tea taster?
Tea taster is a specialized professional in the tea industry. The job of a tea taster is one among the most gifted careers in the world today. Tea tasting is totally an art, but needs th... Read >
Author: P.N.K. GURU09th September 2008
The verdict is in: Tea is good for you.
Now, researchers continue to study tea and its healthy constituents such as polyphenols, tannin, catechins and other antioxidants. The science is progressing on parallel tracks in research institutes and universiti... Read >
Author: Jeffrey Lorien08th September 2008
TEA TASTER: How to Become a Tea Taster?
Who is a tea taster?
Tea taster is a specialized professional in the tea industry. The job of a tea taster is one among the most gifted careers in the world today. Tea tasting is totally an art, but needs th... Read >
Author: P.N.K. GURU08th September 2008
TEA TASTER: How to Become a Tea Taster?
Who is a tea taster?
Tea taster is a specialized professional in the tea industry. The job of a tea taster is one among the most gifted careers in the world today. Tea tasting is totally an art, but needs th... Read >
Author: P.N.K. GURU08th September 2008
Who is a tea taster?
Tea taster is a specialized professional in the tea industry. The job of a tea taster is one among the most gifted careers in the world today. Tea tasting is totally an art, but needs the support of science to upgrade it to a caree... Read >
Author: P.N.K. GURU08th September 2008
Exploitation Of Tibetan Medicine Chemists seek to extract the effective ingredients from plants, obtaining single crystals and working out and reforming its structures.
Studies in pharmacology involve the search for ingredients with... Read >
Author: jackyluo03rd September 2008
Looking for home insomnia remedies? You're tired of not getting sleep, and you want to try something now to get the rest you need. Here are some of the home insomnia remedies I have tried that work great:
There are many natural and herbal remedies avai... Read >
Author: homeremedies20th August 2008
Chanca piedra - supporting kidney function
Kidney makes up the urinary system of the body, along with the bladder, the urethra and two ureters. The bean-shaped kidney balances blood composition and regulates the fluid amount in the body. Along with cle... Read >
Author: articles.streamink@gmail.com19th June 2008
If you are looking for a list of foods that will help you to speed up your metabolism and make you burn more fat, you have come to the right place. While the foods below are all healthy in their own right, it is wise not to skip any food groups so that yo... Read >
Author: Alan Tan18th June 2008
Alkaline water filters are used to remove alkaloids, or metals, from water and for various reasons. Alkaline water filters can be used to purify drinking water, water for cooking or it can even be used in scientific experiments. In fact, alkaline water fi... Read >
Author: Scott G.05th June 2008
FDA banned ephedra because it believed that taking ephedra based diet pills are far more harmful than carrying around excess fat day in and day out. But ultimately, the question is; do ephedra diet pills actually work?
The government, with all its wi... Read >
Author: Kyle Sagaas22nd May 2008
FDA banned ephedra because it believed that taking ephedra based diet pills are far more harmful than carrying around excess fat day in and day out. But ultimately, the question is; do ephedra diet pills actually work?
The government, with all its wi... Read >
Author: Kyle Sagaas20th May 2008
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as the augmented pressure exerted by blood on the walls of arteries. It can be recognized through the symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, tightness in arms and chest etc and is regarded as an insidious killer.... Read >
Author: iliyaspatel15th May 2008
Blood pressure is the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic pressure). High blood pressure is a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher. High blood pressure can betide in childr... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown08th May 2008
Una de Gato, otherwise known as cat�s claw, is properly Unicaria tomentosa. It has been used as an herbal medicine for at least two thousand years by the people of Central and South America who gave it the name vilcacora.
It grows in jungle areas... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th April 2008
Family - Cucurbitaceae
Names - Hindi - Karela
English - Bitter Gourd
Sanskrit - Karavella
Bengali - Karela
Marathi - Karle
Kannada - Hagal
Tamil - Pakal, Pavakka
Malayalam - Kaippakaya
Description: It is a climber, stem is slender pubescent wit... Read >
Author: Alien28th March 2008
Native Americans used golden seal as an eye wash and to relieve stomach problems. Today, it's used to treat menstrual disorders, minor sciatica pain, rheumatic or muscle pain, and as an antispasmodic. It's said to enhance the potency of other herbs as wel... Read >
Author: Alien28th March 2008
The gentians have been used for centuries as bitters to stimulate the appetite, improve digestion, and treat a variety of gastrointestinal complaints. The medicinal components are derived from the roots and rhizome of G. lutea species and include the foll... Read >
Author: Alien19th March 2008
Jimson weed is most commonly used as dried leaves, with or without tips of flowering branches. The ripe seeds and flowers without leaves are also used. Seeds are small, long, flat, and dark yellow to brown. Jimson weed's primary action isanticholinergic, ... Read >
Author: Alien19th March 2008
Jaborandi is obtained from dried leaves of Pilocarpus microphyllus. It contains volatile oils and three alkaloids: pilocarpine, isopilocarpine, and pilocarpidine. Pilocarpine, a parasympathomimetic, is the primary constituent and contributes to the herb's... Read >
Author: Alien17th March 2008
Ampalaya is a remarkable health food.As the English name suggests (bitter melon), the melon has a bitter taste due to the presence of momordicin. Ampalaya is a vegetable grown throughout the Philippines. It is mostly cultivated, although wild forms can be... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd March 2008
Taxonomic Class
Ranunculaceae
Common Trade Names
Alvita, Dandelion Goldenseal, Golden Seal Extract, Golden Seal Extract 4:1, Golden Seal Glycerin Extract, Golden Seal Power, Golden Seal Root, Nu Veg Golden Seal Herb, Nu Veg Golden Seal Root
... Read >
Author: David Jones21st February 2008
Blue cohosh is derived from the aerial parts of the plant, its roots, and its rhizomes. Pharmacologic effects are attributed to several glycosides and alkaloids, such as caulosaponin and methylcytisine. Caulosaponin is responsible for the herb's oxytocic ... Read >
Author: Alien19th February 2008
Ephedra is a thermogenic that has been used for more than 5,000 years in China and India to treat conditions such as colds, fever, flu, headaches, asthma, wheezing, and nasal congestion. It has also been an ingredient in many dietary supplements used for ... Read >
Author: Ingrid Sure13th February 2008
Named scientifically as “Berberis Vulgaris”, the herb known as “barberry” is a thorny shrub with yellow flowers, small red fruits. It grows along with other shrubs at the edge of fields or forests. This herb is a little pretentious regarding th... Read >
Author: cristi ion13th February 2008
Butterbur (“Petasites officinalis”) is a perennial herb and grows on the fields of Europe, Asia and North America. It can reach considerable sizes; only one leaf can grow as wide as an umbrella. It blooms at the end of April and the roots bearing a... Read >
Author: cristi ion11th February 2008
Named scientifically as “Berberis Vulgaris”, the herb known as “Barberry” is a thorny shrub with yellow flowers, small red fruits. It grows along with other shrubs at the edge of fields or forests. This herb is a little pretentious regarding the... Read >
Author: cristi ion11th February 2008
Butterbur (“Petasites officinalis”) is a perennial herb and grows on the fields of Europe, Asia and North America. It can reach considerable sizes; only one leaf can grow as wide as an umbrella.
It blooms at the end of April and the roots be... Read >
Author: cristi ion02nd February 2008
The idea of “addiction intervention” is becoming an essential way discussing the problems of drug addiction. In short, this process is intended for the administration of drug abuse treatments on the addicted patients and to reduce the harmful effects ... Read >
Author: Berlin Flores04th October 2007
Chemically, Resveratrol is a polyphenol that includes the flavanoids and proanthocyanadins, both very powerful antioxidants. These are very useful for the destruction of free radicals that threaten your health and well-being in this age of excessive pollu... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th August 2007
Bitter melon is a valuable herb gifted to us by Mother Nature. It is also commonly known as bitter gourd, bitter cucumber, karolla and karela. It is rich in iron, beta-carotene and potassium. It also contains Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C, phosphorous and fib... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt15th August 2007
Ashwagandha is very popularly known as “Indian ginseng.” Ashwagandha is a Sanskrit name of Withania somnifera, which is a small tree or a shrub having pale yellow-green flowers and is cultivated in Indian sub continent and North America.
Ashwagandha ... Read >
Author: wendimore26th July 2007
Herbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and heal... Read >
Author: Susun Weed01st July 2007
Even though many herbal medicines have not yet found scientific validation in the West, it is only logic that people wouldn?t use a product for hundreds of years if it didn?t work. Many of the herbs known for having great health benefits were just recent... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th June 2007
General Information about Ayahuasca
After being virtually ignored by Western civilization for centuries, there has been a huge surge of interest in Ayahuasca recently. There is a growing belief that it is a kind of ‘medicine for our times’, giving ... Read >
Author: Howard G Charing21st May 2007
After being virtually ignored by Western civilization for centuries, there has been a huge surge of interest in Ayahuasca recently. There is a growing belief that it is a kind of ‘medicine for our times’, giving hope to people with ‘incurable’ dis... Read >
Author: Howard G Charing16th May 2007
Even though a lot of herbal medicines have yet to be scientifically supported in the West, logic proves that people wouldn�t be using an herbal product for centuries if it didn�t work. A great deal of the herbs that we now recognize as having great h... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th April 2007
Learning how aromatherapy works will help you use these natural resources to benefit both mentally and physically. Human beings have used plants, flowers, roots and seeds for nourishment and medicinal purposes because plants are made out of chemicals, wat... Read >
Author: Staffan15th March 2007
General Description
The traditionally venerated brahmi of Ayurvedic medicine is popular as water hyssop in the west. Other popular names used in different parts of the world are thyme-leafed gratiola and moneywort. It is an indigenous Indian herb which... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne15th March 2007
General Description
The bitter melon or bitter gourd is the bitterest of all vegetables known to humankind, but it is also the most medicinally effective. Though bitter, its fruit is eaten as a vegetable and is used to make several mouthwatering dishes... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne14th March 2007
General Description
The neem tree, or the Indian margosa tree, is a very common Indian tree which grows in the evergreen dense forests. It is biologically named as Azadirachta indica, which literally means ‘free tree of India’. This name has been g... Read >
Author: Tom alter03rd January 2007
Things You should never feed your DogUnfortunately, there are a number of household items whichwe tend to take for granted that are potentially verydangerous to yourdog's health. It is especially important to be aware of thisbecause as you know, dogs are ... Read >
Aaron W.
17th November 2006
ASHWAGANDHA
There is an herb regarded as a 1st class adaptogenic tonic in one of the world's greatest herbal medical systems, an herb which can compare favorably to the world's most renowned herbal tonics. Ashwagandha, one of the most valuable herbs in... Read >
Author: nutrovitasub nutrovitasub21st August 2006
Green tea provides numerous health benefits and while many have not been scientifically proven, some have been. Most recently, the claim that green tea helps fight and prevent breast cancer is being researched. Interestingly, the Chinese have been using g... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Radisson26th May 2006
What Is Golden seal?
The Iroquois and Cherokee were among the first of the American tribes in the eastern United States to use this small perennial plant (Hydrastis canadensis) medicinally. They harvested its fleshy underground stems (rhizomes) and root... Read >
Author: Home herb15th February 2006
Avena Sativa (Wild Oats):
Oat straw comes from the same plant as the rolled oats in your cereal. The common oat used in herbal supplements and foods is derived from wild species that have since been cultivated. Native to the Mediterranean region, oats w... Read >
Author: Jacob wood13th December 2005
One of the difficulties in trying to quit smoking is that smokers become physically dependant on nicotine. Smoking affects the parts of the brain that relate to reward and pleasure. It increases the amount of the neurotransmitter, dopamine, and the nature... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott09th September 2005
Once again, the human pappilloma virus (HPV) rears its ugly head. This time transmitted through sexual contact, it has landed and taken up residence in a woman's vagina. And knowing that it is the most common virus in existence, knowing that there are 50 ... Read >
Author: Josh Riverside08th September 2005
Whatever diet you choose to live by, the food you eat has to provide your body with the nourishment to properly balance your body's chemistry. If you have health challenges, are overweight or obese, chances are you are not in balance at all. The typical N... Read >
Author: Glen Jansen
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