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J Psychopharmacol. 2008 May 30;doi:10.1177/0269881108089808 Recurrent relapses of depression in a patient established on sertraline after taking herbal medicinal mixtures - a herb-drug interaction? Prasad KPRC, Tharangani PGD, Samaranayake CN. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka We describe a patient with depression who was well controlled with
Know more about the Neem and other medicinal plants as well as Ayurvedic plants.
Plants are the very essential parts of our environment (atmosphere) if it was not here, the existence of life is not possible. The thousands of lakhs of plants (trees) makes our environment inconvenient to the human being. After human being get civilized he frequently uses the matters from the nature like stones are
Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) is an aromatic perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Lamiaceae and native to North Africa, Europe and Asia. Thyme was used by ancient Egyptians in embalming, while the ancient Greeks used it in their baths and burnt it as incense in their temples, as they believed that thyme was a source [...]
Basil: The Genus Ocimum (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants A Industrial Profiles) Publisher: CRCNumber Of Pages: 167Publication Date: 1999-06-23Sales Rank: 2232418ISBN / ASIN: 9057024322EAN: 9789057024320Binding: HardcoverManufacturer: CRCStudio: CRCOcimum is an important medicinal plant with uses in food, perfume and therapeutics. This comprehensive book covers all aspects of the botany, phytochemist
In busy world, having a beautiful garden of our own whether in a large or small area brings peace of mind and happiness.
Gardening is an art which needs skill and an aesthetic sense of creativity [Effective gardening ideas].
Most of you are under the false impression that gardening is only done for vegetables, [...]
Green tea is believed to be in use as a medicine for at least 4000 years in china. It is also believed that green tea lowers the cholesterol levels by increasing the good cholesterol and decreasing the bad cholesterol. Green tea is rich in antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) .It destroys cancer cells and also inhibits the growth of cancer cells. Even though the French people consume
Planning an herb garden can be fun and rewarding. Herbs have been in use for centuries for culinary, medicinal and aromatic reasons. For generations tribal leaders and healers passed down the herbal secrets. Many modern medicines have an herb base. Modern herbalist mix medicinal herb for their clients. Many herbalists also mix aromatic herbs for beauty purposes. But, of course, the culinary herb is still the most widely used. You can become a kitchen gardener by growing an herb garden right in your kitchen on a sunny windowsill.For the discussion of herbal gardening today we will plant the herbs found in the Elizabethan Era and so often mentioned in William Shakespeare's works. The plants selected will be culinary herbs, medicinal herbs and aromatic herbs, all to experience the aromas and
The Thai Ayutthaya-period temple of Wat Pho in Bangkok is to be included in next year’s UNESCO Memory of the World programme (Note - not the World Heritage programme). Wat Pho is particularly...
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Excretions for diabetes and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for hypertension are just two examples of medicines derived from the mouths of beasts. The former are derived from gila monster saliva, and the latter are produced by chemical modification of pit viper venom. These fluids were harnessed as medicine because of their physiologic function. Gila monster saliva, [...]
You can use dandelions as an herbal plant and a medicinal plant; it's no longer just a weed. You can use the dandelion roots to make tinctures or teas. The dandelion flower can be used to make dandelion wine and the leaves can be chopped and added to salads, soups or stews. The versatility of the dandelion herb is astounding. Long ago physicians treated patients according to the Doctrine of the Signatures. They believed that herbs were signed by God to indicate their medicinal usage by color. Therefore, they treated jaundice with a dandelion tonic because of its yellow hue. In Victorian days cooks grew dandelions in their kitchen gardens for addition to their recipes and of course, to make dandelion wine. The French call it the dent-de-lion or lion's tooth. They feel that the petals remind
Besides used in or as foods, herbs also have medicinal and therapeutic properties. These are some herbs used in aromatherapy and as medicines.Aromatherapy Herbs- CHAMOMILEChamaemilum nobile Matricaria recutitaChamomile soothes and relaxes and can be used to make teas and body lotions, scents and soaps. Potpourri can also be made chamomile.- ROSEMARYRosmarinus officinalisBesides being made into potpourri, rosemary is also used in cosmetics, disinfectants and shampoos. The scent of Rosemary is also an effective memory stimulant and helps to relax muscles.- LAVENDERLavandula angustifoliaOne of the main ingredients of potpourri, Lavender has been used to mask unpleasant odors and ward off illness. Lavender oil also helps to soothe and calming frayed nerves.Medicinal Herbs- Acacia (Gum Arabic)A
Most people thought that oregano is just a spice that adds tastes to their pasta, pizza and other foods to satisfy their delicate tastes. But for me, it's the other way around. Here in the Philippines, oregano is well known for its herbal powers. It can cure colds, headaches and other illness. It's just this year when I discovered that oregano can be a spice to some foods. In Europe, its most widely used as spice because Europeans love pasta and pizza.Oregano as a spiceA number of species of Oregano are native to the Mediterranean, all of which are traded as spices. Fresh Mediterranean or European oregano is sometimes available in gourmet produce sections of supermarkets and in Italian or Greek markets. Choose bright-green, fresh-looking bunches with no sign of wilting or yellowing.Here in the Philippines, you can buy dried oreganos on the supermarkets at their spices section.Oregano as a medicinal herbOreganos come from a plant family of lamiaceae, a mint family with a scientific
ABELMOSCHUS MOSCHATUS Medikus, despite being an aromatic and medicinal herb, is hardly known to many. Being an erect, annual herb, the flowers are bright yellow in colour and the herb is found across the foothills of Himalayas and the Deccan.
Also known in names such as Kasturibenda, kasturidana, kadu kasturi, or Kattukasthuri, the plant could be [...]
Embedded medical and biological application refers to the use of technology and computers for observing certain events or generating a response when certain events occur. ‘Embedded’ points to the fact that such devices are either small or very passive, or both, such that the subjects of the observations are not continuously aware of it.
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Caraway is another member belonging to the family of aromatic herbs, characterized by carminative properties, just as cumin, anise, fennel and dill. However, the medicinal and health benefit of Caraway is mostly ignored, and it is considered only as a flavouring agent in cookery, liqueurs, and confectionery.
Medicinal and Health benefits:
The seeds and oil of Caraway [...]
LAYA SPOT:
El clítoris es la parte del cuerpo humano que concentra mayor número de terminaciones nerviosas, ocho mil, en integración directa con las quince mil del conjunto de la región pélvica.
Este territorio erógeno es un hervidero de placer. El versatil Laya es un estimulador ergonómico especialmente pensado para esta zona.
Sus sutiles vibraciones pueden estimular la libido de las mujeres y también proporcionar el orgasmo en mujeres con dificultades para experimentanlo. Y se ha demostrado que la regularidad de su vibración es una buena terapía para la anorgasmia.
TANTRA BEAM:
El mayor órgano sexual que tenemos es la piel, que tiene miles de terminaciones nerviosas.
Acariciando una zona concreta podemos llegar a erotizar todo el cuerpo.
Para las mujeres son especialmente importantes las caricias y los masajes sensitivos y eróticos actúan como un potente afrodisíaco y crean ma
Ayer tuve la oportunidad de asistir a unas charlas sobre Estética y Salud, que fueron muy interesantes y además me dieron la oportunidad de comprobar que cada vez somos mas las mujeres que intentamos cuidarnos, ser sanas y disfrutar de nuestro cuerpo.
Visite el stand de la “Maleta Roja”, un tuppersex, como lo definen ellas, la aceptación que ha tenido, no hace mas que demostrar que era mas que necesario que tuviéramos a nuestro alcance una serie de juguetes eróticos, tanto para el uso individual como compartido.
Os voy a poner parte de un estudio realizado por especialistas en el tema (Ginecólogos, Psiquiatras…) en los que se demuestra que el uso no es para nada nocivo para nuestra salud, mas bien todo lo contrario.
“Diversos estudios han demostrado la vinculación directa entre sexualidad satisfactoria y la salud, tanto física como mental. El 75% de las personas que han perdido la calidad de su vida sex
Very random news story here!!
SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian doctors revealed Wednesday that they drip-fed an Italian tourist a steady dose of vodka over three days to save his life after he poisoned himself.
The 24-year-old man was taken to a north Queensland hospital two months ago after he swallowed a large amount of a potentially-fatal substance found in antifreeze in an apparent suicide attempt.
Doctors at Mackay Base Hospital decided the best method of saving the unconscious man’s life was to reverse the effect of the poison, ethylene glycol, by giving him pharmaceutical-grade alcohol.
Dr Pascal Gelperowicz said that once the hospital’s alcohol supplies ran out doctors sent out for a case of vodka and the unusual drip was set up.
“We quickly used all the available vials of 100 percent alcohol and decided the next best way to get alcohol into the man’s system was by feeding him spirits through a nasal-gastric tube,” Gelperowicz said.
His colleague Dr Todd
The Jamun berry has an unusual taste, but while taking the health factors into considerations, this little berry could blow you away.
The berry which usually leaves a grainy feel on the tongue, is a powerhouse of health. It has been officially named as a diabetes-fighter by the studies conducted by Indian Journal of Pharmacology, and [...]
Um seminário de capacitação de formação de formadores para especialistas de medicina natural inicia hoje, na cidade do Lubango, província da Huíla, sob égide do Conselho Nacional de Medicina Natural...
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Most cuisines of the world would have been incomplete without this small black ball called ‘Black Pepper’ which has a world of spice in it. With a huge list of medicinal properties, pepper plays the home doctor in many Indian homes. Its aroma is a treat to the senses and it is so commonly used that we can almost say that all dishes have a sprinkling of pepper in one form or the other.
Most of us are familiar with ‘tamarind’ or ‘imli’. The pulp which is extracted from the long bean like pods of tamarind can be used fresh and it can also be dried and stored to be used for the whole year. The fruity and sour taste of the tamarind pulp and the heat of the chilies perfectly complement each other and the combination of these two in the sambars and chutneys of South Indian cuisine
At least in India, most of us have heard of the Bael (Bilva) tree. The Bael tree has a religious significance attached to it. Perhaps, wisely, our ancestors thought that by associating an aura of religious sanctity with precious herbs and trees, the future generations, fraught with a feeling of reverence, would have the tenacity to preserve and cherish them. But are we doing that? No.
Clove (Laung) with its distinct and strong flavor is one of the most used condiments in the Indian kitchen. This small spicy bud enhances the taste of your ‘Pulavs’ and ‘Biryanis’ and other curries. However, use sparingly as they can be quite overpowering. Cloves do have numerous medicinal properties to their credit. Some of the popular and well-known home remedies with cloves are mentioned here
Esta flor siempre ha estado rodeada por el misterio, desde sus efectos, ya sean positivos o negativos, hasta su etimología y su belleza natural. El nombre de esta flor de origen europeo, proviene del italiano 'bell donna' (bella mujer) y muestra la sensibilidad de los italianos en el arte de la seducción. En el lenguaje de las flores significa silencio, tal vez por el misterio que la rodea. La belladona, que se encontraba habitualmente a los lados de los caminos, atrapaba la atención de niños y mujeres, que gustaban de los encantos de esta delicada y sugestiva flor, desconocidos hasta entonces. La leyenda cuenta que en un remoto lugar, cierto hechicero trató con esta flor a una mujer enferma, provocando un estado de sueño profundo que se prolongó durante varios días. Al despertar, la mujer se mostró molesta por haber sido despojada de estado hipnótico, argumentado haber estado en lugares maravillosos, llenos de placeres y lujuria. Al darse a
Drumstick (Sahijan/Munga)is the most commonly used vegetable in Indian cuisine; it lends that typical flavor to the ever so famed South Indian curries. Drumstick and the leaves particularly, are loaded with nutrients and minerals. Read all about it and more in this post. Drumstick leaves are used as a first aid and for curing a number of common ailments in rural India. Here’s a collection of such
Medicinal Herb VasakaVasaka (Adhatoda vasica) a household remedy of numerous ailments. In early Indian ayurvedic medicine it was usually known as vasa. Though it generally found in waste but it is as much valuable as other medicinal herbs. In India it has been treated as grandmother’s medicine. Not only its leaves are used to aid but the flowers, stem and roots also very useful in curing cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis. The fluid extract from leaves is very helpful to treat diarrhea and dysentery.The root, bark and flower of vasaka can help to eliminate intestinal parasite. In this case intake one teaspoon of juice of fresh leaves thrice for three days or the decoction of its root and bark twice up to three days. Bruised some petal of vasaka flower in a pot, add some sugar. Keep this solution regularly in sun and should be stirred well everyday twice. It is very useful to aid tuberculosis and you can use this substance for a month. For cough, boiled the leaves in water and mixed hone
Asafoetida, commonly called as ‘Hing’ is indispensable to Indian cuisines. Any prosaic dish can be turned tasty by adding heeng to it. Its persisting and penetrating flavor is acceptable to those who are used to it from childhood; few others may not prefer it. This aromatic condiment is not merely confined to adding zing to the food, but has a plethora of medicinal properties to its credit.
Honey, nature’s soother, is more that just sweet. Ever since the dawn of civilization it has been the favorite food of all ages. This miraculous gift of nature has imbibed the heat of the sun and the fragrance and nectar of the flowers, maybe that’s the reason why it is so tasty and delicious. Honey is highly nutritious - it has traces of minerals and vitamins not to mention the antioxidants
Ya todos sabemos que los geeks que trabajan en Google prefieren las pelotas medicinales como sillas de trabajo, pero son realmente útiles para funcionar como verdaderos reemplazos a una silla?
Gearfire.net nos da 10 razones por las cuales, de hecho, usar este tipo de pelotas como silla serían una mejor opción, tanto para mejorar la postura, como para evitar daños a la espalda, y aquí la traducción:
Fuerza un alineamiento adecuado de la espalda: Debido a la inestabilidad de la pelta, el cuerpo necesita balancearse en ella. La postura perfecta es, casualmente, la mejor manera de balancearse. Por lo tanto, el cuerpo tratará automáticamente de alinearse a sí mismo en la postura correcta. Esto mejora la salud de la columna, y evita dolores de espalda.
Causa que cambiemos frecuentemente de posición. Una pelota medicinal nos olbiga a cambiar de manera continua de posición. Por ejemplo, si rotamos 45 grados para contestar el teléfono, nuestro cuerpo asumirá una nueva posi
Red sandalwood (Raktha Chandan) is a variety of sandalwood that differs in the most basic way. It’s red and it does not have fragrance. Though it is not as popular as the common variety of sandalwood nevertheless, its medicinal benefits cannot be ruled out. Here are some of the medicinal uses: * To cure digestive problems, drink water which is stored in red sandalwood tumblers or cups.
Amla (Indian gooseberry) has the highest quantity of vitamin C in natural form, much more than orange. Vitamin C is one of the anti-oxidants. It has been linked by a number of studies to lowered risks of mouth, throat, stomach and cervical cancers. Vitamin C fortifies the immune system and a number of studies show that it reduces the duration and severity of cold. Amla is a valuable ingredient in
Turmeric (Haldi) is a spice widely used in Indian cuisine. It gives a distinct flavor and yellow color when added to curries. It has been used by traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha for healing and also in cosmetic preparations. It is a blood purifier and antiseptic. It is loaded with antioxidants and thus its regular intake protects against free radical
Cabbage is a mine of vitamins, fiber and other minerals like calcium, iron, sulphur, phosphorous etc. A small head of cabbage usually has a higher concentration of vitamin C than a larger one. The outer leaves of the cabbage contain more minerals than the inner ones.
Medicinal value:
According to a study, fresh cabbage juice has been found have a remarkable success in treating ulcers. According
The word ‘Pomegranate’ literally means “seeded apple”. Though peeling the skin of this fruit is a tedious job, relishing the juicy red sacs from inside the fruits will make you feel that it is worth the trouble taken. Pomegranates do not contain any fat, cholesterol, or sodium. Additionally, they provide an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. 1 pomegranate contains nearly hundred
Rosemary is an attractive evergreen shrub with pine needle-like leaves. There are different species of this evergreen shrub. The differences are in their heights, color of flowers, taste and appearance.
Medicinal/Cosmetic uses of Rosemary
Rosemary essential oil is used as an anti depressant, anti-septic, digestive stimulant and tonic properties. Extracted by steam distillation of flowers and
The banana is one of the cheapest and favorite fruit of millions. It has immense nutritional value and medicinal properties apart from being an effective face pack. Any edible part of the plant, be it fruit, flower or stem, provides energy, vitamins and minerals. Cholesterol and fat content is minimal. But it has come under fire- unjustly, for being a high calorie snack. Ayurveda maintains that
In our sacharrin society, medicinal rebuke is often mistaken for a "lack of charity" when in actuality such constructive criticism aids in healing. In his excellent work entitled "Liberalism is a sin," Fr. Felix Sarda Y Salvany writes:"If the propagation of good and the necessity of combating evil require the employment of terms somewhat harsh against error and its supporters, this usage is certainly not against charity. This is a corollary or consequence of the principle we have just demonstrated. We must render evil odious and detestable. We cannot attain this result without pointing out the dangers of evil, without showing how and why it is odious, detestable and contemptible. Christian oratory of all ages has ever employed the most vigorous and emphatic rhetoric in the arsenal of human speech against impiety. In the writings of the great athletes of Christianity the usage of irony, imprecation, execration and of the most crushing epithets is continual. Hence the only law is the opp
Discover how to select fresh and dried herbs and how to make teas, tinctures oils and salves from these herbs. Learn the basic of herbal preparations. Homemade products are fresher, last longer and are more economical than store bought products. Make you own herbal tincture to take home.....
