Archive for 'Herbal Medicines'
Useful Benefits of Using Hellebore, Blac Description
22 January 2009Taxonomic
Class Ranunculaceae
Common Trade Names
None known.
Common Forms
Available as fluidextract, powdered root, seed, or a solid extract.
Source
The active components are extracted from the dried rhizome and root of the perennial plant Helleborus niger.
Chemical components
The extract may contain hellebrin, an aglycone, and two highly toxic crystalline glycosides-bufadienole helleborin and helleborcin. These glycosides may indicate contamination with other […]
Jambul Herb Information - Drug Interactions, Uses and Benefits
20 November 2008Taxonomic class
Myrtaceae
Common Trade Names
Jambul Seed
Common Forms
Available as decoctions or a tea made from the seeds or dried leaves. Source
The drug is extracted from the fruits, seeds, and leaves of Syzygium cuminii, a 50′ to 80′ tree with edible berries that is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Chemical Components
The seeds of S. cuminii contain gallic acid, […]
Pansy - How does it Work?
8 November 2008Taxonomic class
Violaceae
Common Trade Names
None known.
Common Forms
Available as an extract.
Source
Active components are obtained from the flowers of Viola tricolor.
Chemical Components
The stems and leaves contain flavonoids, salicylate derivatives, terpenes and triterpenes, carbohydrate derivatives, sterines, a polysaccharide, and magnesium tartrate. Vitamin F and other fatty acids have also been detected . Other compounds include violanthin, rutin, violaquercitrin, resin, […]
Tea Tree- How does it Works?
11 October 2008Taxonomic class
Myrtaceae
Common Trade Names
Jason Winter’s Tea Tree Oil, Swanson Ultra Tea Tree Oil, Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Oil
Common Forms
Available as creams, lotions, ointments, and soaps. It is also included in cosmetics, household products, and toiletries. Concentrations of melaleuca oil in these products range from less than 1% to 100%.
Source
Tea tree oil, […]
Bay Herb - Uses, Benefits and Properties of this Herb
18 September 2008ALTERNATIVE NAMES: BAY LAUREL, BAY LEAF,BAY TREE, SWEETBAY
Taxonomic Class
Lauraceae
Common Trade Names
Various manufacturers provide the entire leaf or crushed leaves as a condiment. No medicinal products are known.
Common Forms
Available as berries, essential oils, extracts, and leaves.
Source
Leaves and berries of Laurus nobilis, a small tree native to the Mediterranean, are commonly used to obtain bay. Another species […]
Hyssop Drug Information
22 February 2008Taxonomic Class
Lamiaceae
Common Trade Names
Hyssop Herb, Hyssop Low Alcohol and Alcohol Free, Hyssop Organic, ViBlend (Echinacea/Hyssop for Kids) Liquid
Common Forms
Available as fluidextracts, oils, and tinctures. Fresh or dried flowering tops are used to prepare compresses or tea. Narcissus oil is used in fragrances. Narcissus pseudonarcissus lectin (also called narcissus pseudonarcissus agglutinin) is used in biochemistry.
Source
The plant […]
Broom Herb - Dosage and Useful Properties
15 February 2008ALTERNATIVE NAMES: BANNAL, BROOMTOPS, GENISTA, GINSTERKRAUT, HOGWEED, IRISH TOPS, SAROTHAMNI HERB, SCOTCH BROOM, SCOTCH BROOM TOP
Taxonomic Class
Fabaceae
Common Trade Names
None known.
Common Forms
Available as cigarettes, extracts, root, and teas
Source
The crude drug is prepared from the twigs and flowers of Cytisus scoparius (Sarothamnus scoparius). Broom has been naturalized from Europe to […]
Chinese Rhubarb - Some Benefits on Usage of Chinese Rhubarb
29 December 2007Taxonomic Class
Polygonaceae
Common Trade Names
Dahuang Liujingao, Extractum Rhei Liquidum
Common Forms
Available as tablets and water- and alcohol-based extracts, syrups, and tinctures.
Source
Active components are derived from the dried root bark of Rheum palmatum, a large, perennial herb that is native to the mountains of Tibet and northwest China.
Chemical Components
Chinese rhubarb contains anthraquinones, stilbenes, and tannins. The anthraquinones occur […]
How does Nettle Herb Description Works?
2 December 2007Taxonomic class
Urticaceae
Common Trade Names
Nettles Capsules, Nettles Liquid Extract
Common Forms
Available as capsules (Iso mg, 300 mg) and dried leaf and root extract or tincture.
Source
The active chemical components are found in the leaves, stems, and roots of Urtica dioica, a perennial herb of the nettle family. It is one of three species that are native to […]
Natural Supplements
29 November 2007Natural supplements offer the alternatives for maintaining and achieving improved health conditions thereby facilitating the quality of life. Natural supplements can cure different diseases like atherosclerosis, prostate and diabetes problems. There are different types of natural supplements including single as well as multi-ingredients that can keep the body healthy and fight against different diseases. It […]
