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The herb “shows significant potential as an herbal treatment for anxiety disorders, with some evidence for antidepressant effects as well, though more research is needed,” Dr. Chellam says. It ...
This is an alphabetical list of plants used in herbalism. Phytochemicals possibly involved in biological functions are the basis of herbalism, and may be grouped as: primary metabolites, such as carbohydrates and fats found in all plants; secondary metabolites serving a more specific function. [1]
A galactagogue, or galactogogue (from Greek: γάλα [γαλακτ-], milk, + ἀγωγός, leading), also known as a lactation inducer or milk booster, is a substance that promotes lactation in humans and other animals. [1] [2] It may be synthetic, plant-derived, or endogenous. They may be used to induce lactation and to treat low milk supply.
This page is a sortable table of plants used as herbs and/or spices.This includes plants used as seasoning agents in foods or beverages (including teas), plants used for herbal medicine, and plants used as incense or similar ingested or partially ingested ritual components.
A bedroom plant that gives you an instant dose of Monday motivation! Bedroom Plant Care Tips: Indoors, rosemary needs strong light, so keep it by a bright window (preferably a south-facing one ...
Used in French folk medicine as an emetic and purgative [1] Many domesticated animals can eat it, although it is poisonous to humans. [1] Primarily edible Nettle: Urtica dioica: Broccoli, tomato, [2] valerian, mint, fennel: Despite its "sting", young plant parts are edible, as is much of the plant when blanched or otherwise prepared.
Mild stimulant and vasoconstrictor plants that contain mainly caffeine and theobromine: Coffee; Tea (also contains theanine) Guarana; Yerba Mate; Cocoa; Kola; Anadenanthera colubrina produces beans used for cebil Areca palms in Ponda, India. Other plants: Mimosa hostilis: DMT; Chacruna: DMT, NMT; Cebil and Yopo: DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, bufotenin ...
The Peterson Field Guide Series A Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs. Houghton Mifflin Co, New York. ISBN 0-395-83807-X. A field guide with photographs of each plant and descriptions of their uses. C. Garcia & J.D. Adams (2005). Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West - Cultural and Scientific Basis for their Use. Abedus Press ...