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Plant Medicine
Roasted barley extract prevents changes in skin blood flow and skin temperature from air conditioning
Roasted barley extract or mugi-cha is a popular caffeine-free traditional drink in … Read more...
Does heating or boiling turmeric that contains curcumin reduce its health benefits?
The major phytochemical found in turmeric (Curcuma longa) is curcumin and is … Read more...
New study tests if juicing decreases polyphenol absorption
Blueberries are well known to be linked to a decreased risk of … Read more...
The natural stilbenoid piceatannol shows benefits for diabetes, cholesterol and inflammation
Insulin resistance, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, inflammation, high blood sugar increase … Read more...
How many people use complementary or alternative therapy in Europe?
It is estimated that 20–50% of the European population use complementary or … Read more...
Clinical trial finds lemon balm and nepeta combination improve sleep
Recent estimates suggest that insomnia, or difficulty sleeping, can affect between 10 … Read more...
Clinical trial: Aronia berries studied for lowering cholesterol
A new study with aronia berry studied the benefits of this fruit … Read more...
Herbal Pharmacy – Agrimony
Chinese medicine has used agrimony to treat menstrual irregularities while more recently … Read more...
What is rooibos tea and how is rooibos tea good for you?
South Africa is home to a unique type of tea you may … Read more...
What is glutathione?
Glutathione reductase is an antioxidant enzyme found in the human body that … Read more...
What are antioxidant enzymes?
The human body has several enzyme systems that are designed to neutralize … Read more...
Who was Carl Linnaeus? – Ask the pharmacist
Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist. He is most … Read more...
What is the German Commission E? – Ask the Pharmacist
The German Commission E, formed in 1978, is a scientific advisory board … Read more...
Did British pilots use bilberry during World War II to improve night vision?
You may have heard a story something like this. British Royal Air … Read more...
New study finds green tea has positive effects on brain function
Green tea has been consumed for thousands of years with many reported … Read more...
Why was frankincense given as a gift to Jesus?
Frankincense is a symbol of holiness and righteousness. The gift of frankincense … Read more...
How to make sumac spice in 3 steps!
Sumac is a spice popular in Middle Eastern cooking. Sumac provides a … Read more...