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Glycyrrhiza glabra

Nickelback — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:18:33 +0000

It is tonic, diuretic, laxative, emmenagogue, emollient, expectorant and laxative. It is used to soothe coughs and catarrhal infections. Useful in situations memberane irritable mucosa of the urinary organs. Useful in sore throat, anorexia, cough, persistent fever and low. Tobacoo useful in flavorings, beverages, candy, jams and marmalades.

Ginger grass

Nickelback — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:53:57 +0000

As a medicinal plant, lemongrass has been considered a carminative and insect repellent. Lemongrass is used in teas and alcoholic beverages in baked goods and confectionery. The citronella oil is widely used as a fragrance in perfumes and cosmetics such as lotions and soaps. Citral, extracted from the oil used in flavoring soft drinks in scented soaps and detergents, as a fragrance in perfumes and cosmetics, and as a mask unpleasant odors in several industrial products. Citral is also used in the synthesis ionone used in perfumes and cosmetics. Source citronella oil used to flavor tea, ice cream, candy, cakes, desserts and chewing gum. Also used in perfumes and cosmetics. lump growing rapidly. Can be used in place of the traditional lemon grass (Thai) in culinary dishes.

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Nickelback — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:33:33 +0000

Since the pharmaceutical plant, lemongrass has been considered a carminative and insect repellent. Lemon Grass used in teas and other non-alcoholic beverages, desserts and pastries. Citronella oil is widely used as a fragrance perfumes and cosmetics, creams and soaps. Sitraali extract the oil used to flavor soft drinks in scented soaps and detergents, including fragrances and cosmetics, perfume and mask unpleasant odors in many industrial products. Sitraali is also used in the synthesis of ionones used in fragrances and cosmetics. Source citronella oil is used to flavor tea, ice cream, candy, cakes, desserts, and chewing gum. It is also used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Cymbopogon citratus

Nickelback — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:31:35 +0000

Saw palmetto

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:09:28 +0000

Saw palmetto can be found in southern Europe, Africa and in the coastal regions of southeast America. It is a small palm tree that produces fruit in clusters. It is the fruit that is used for medical purposes after it is dried. Among the most beneficial ingredients of the plant are sterols and fatty acids.

In many western countries saw palmetto is used for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. BPH affects aging men and causes symptoms such as frequent urination, need to urinate during the night, urine leakage, difficulty maintaining or starting urination.

Some men experience a relief for BPH symptoms thanks to saw palmetto. However, this plant cannot reduce the size of the prostate.

Many herbalists use saw palmetto as a diuretic, an anti-inflammatory, a sedative and an antiseptic. According to a large number of reports, saw palmetto also stimulates the growth of hair. In addition, many women use the plant to enhance their breast size.

Saw palmetto is available as liquid, tablets or capsules. No matter what the form is, products should contain an 80% standardization of fatty acids. The recommended dosage is from 320 mg to 1800 mg a day. Results will be noticeable after a month and a half of usage.

The combination of saw palmetto and different other products may lead to internal bleeding, so you should consult your doctor before you use saw palmetto.

Ginkgo Biloba

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:04:02 +0000

Ginkgo Biloba is one of the most ancient trees that still exist. Ginkgo trees can live up to 1000 years. The trees are found in Korea, China, southern France, eastern and southern United States. The leaves of ginkgo Biloba are used for medical purposed for hundreds of years.

Most commonly, Ginkgo Biloba is used to treat disorientation, depression, memory loss, headaches, tinnitus and vertigo in elderly people. This tree can increase the flow of blood to the brain and this allows the treatment of cerebral insufficiency.

People who suffer from other circulation problems like leg cramps have benefited for the usage of Ginkgo Biloba. The tree’s antioxidant properties may protect the central nervous system from the effects of aging, such as mental disorientation. However, there is not enough evidence about that despite the conducted studies. Ginkgo Biloba can also restrain high blood pressure.

Children are not recommended to use Ginkgo as no scientific researches have been conducted in children using this plant. Adults can take 120 mg per day, divided into 2 or 3 doses. The first results of Ginkgo’s usage will be visible after 4-6 weeks of usage. Significant changes may require up to 6 months of usage.