/ˈæloʊ/) is a succulent plant species. The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. Extracts from A. vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing, or soothing properties. There is, however, little scientific evidence of the effectiveness or safety of Aloe vera extracts for either cosmetic or medicinal purposes, and what positive evidence is available is
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anti-inflammatory and had potential to be used as a cholesterol-lowering agent (Mckay et al 2011). It has the effects of an antispasmodic and decreased the potential of contractility in studies using histamine and acetylcholine (Foster et al 1980). Chamomile extract has been used as a way to slow down morphine addiction and the presence of withdrawal symptoms (Gomaa et al 2003). It has been shown to cause some allergic reactions so a small level of caution should be used before consumption (Mckay et al 2011)
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0001-6837 Polish Pharmaceutical Society HYPOTENSIVE EFFECT OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF THE LEAVES OF PHYLLANTHUS AMARUS SCHUM AND THONN (EUPHORBIACEAE). *FABIAN C. AMAECHINA and ERIC K. OMOGBAI Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria Abstract: The plant of Phyllanthus amarus is used as diuretic and to lower blood pressure in traditional medicine practice. The effect of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Phyllanthus amarus on blood pressure was evaluated in
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losing weight and this enables to shape your body by reducing your body weight without lowering metabolism. This is made from the extracts of flower which helps in breaking down of fats. Without using the hormones that control lipolysis the fats can be burned using this supplement so the fats will be burned quickly by removing unwanted weight. Forskolin fuel is a complete herbal without any side effects, so everyone who are worried about their extra pounds can make use of this product without any worries
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- - - - 17 - 18 i TOPIC OUTLINE I. Introduction II. Different types of Herbal Plants A. Luyang Dilaw (Ginger) B. Malunggay (Horseradish) C. Ampalaya (Bitter Melon) D. Mangosteen E. Sabila (Aloe Vera) III. Different practices and traditions of Herbal Plants in some countries. A. Greece B. China C. India IV. Conclusion V. Recommendations ii INTRODUCTION Herbal plants have a great contribution in the field of medicine. They are defined as the nature’s
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The Marketing Mix - Colgate Herbal White Toothpaste The Product Product variety - Colgate Herbal White is part of the range of toothpastes offered by Colgate Palmolive in India, which is led by Its flagship brand Colgate Dental Cream (CDC). The brand was launched in 2001 and is essentially targeted at traditional consumers who seek natural ingredients (such as in semi-urban and rural towns) Quality – Being a popular segment product and an offering by Colgate-Palmolive quality parameters
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‘NARRA It is a large deciduous tree growing to 30–40 m tall, with a trunk up to 2 m diameter. The leaves are 12–22 cm long, pinnate, with 5–11 leaflets, the girth is 12–34 m wide. The flowers are produced in panicles 6–13 cm long containing a few to numerous flowers; flowering is from February to May in the Philippines, Borneo and the Malay peninsula. They are slightly fragrant and have yellow or orange-yellow petals. The fruit is a semiorbicular pod 2–3 cm diameter, surrounded by a flat 4–6 cm
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Chinese History(herbal) The first traditionally recognized herbalist is Shénnóng (, lit. "Divine Farmer"), a mythical god-like figure, who is said to have lived around 2800 BC.[2] He allegedly tasted hundreds of herbs and imparted his knowledge of medicinal and poisonous plants to farmers. His Shénnóng Běn Cǎo Jīng, Shennong's Materia Medica) is considered as the oldest book on Chinese herbal medicine. It classifies 365 species of roots, grass, woods, furs, animals and stones into three categories
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or 80 percent of the earth’s population that are using a form of herbal medicine in their health care system (World Health Organization, 2008). According to Ernest (2002), Chinese herbal medicines holds a large section of users in this population and most of which are known to be unregulated treatments and are freely available to everyone is in concomitant treatment with synthetic medicine. Chinese herbal medicine and Ayurvedic herbal medicine have very sparse and no convincing evidence that it is
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The supplement I chose to write about for the unit 9 assignment was St-John’s Wort. “St.-John’s-Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a long-living plant with yellow flowers and it contains many chemical compounds, some are believed to be the active ingredients that produce the herb’s effects, including the compounds hypericin and hyperforin” (Stanfield, 2010, p. 198). St.-John’s-wort may work by preventing nerve cells in your brain from reabsorbing the chemical messenger serotonin, or by reducing levels
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