Toxicity depends not only on the dose of the material but also on the toxic properties of the material. The relationship between these two factors is important in the assessment of therapeutic dosage in pharmacology and herbalism. It is necessary to investigate the herbs scientifically which have ...
an antiamoebic drug. Helenalin and a series of related compounds are responsible for the cardiotonic properties ofArnica montanaflowers.Atractylodis rhizoma, fromAtractylodis macrocephala(Asteraceae), is clinically used as diuretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory. The activity is related to the presence...
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(Table 1). As stated by Bye and Linares (1983), the presence of certain species in a market for long periods of time suggests that these plants elicit the effects that are expected by consumers; thus, they are continually tested, validated, and sought because of their recognized properties....
Properties and Uses of over 400 common herbs and medicinal plants listed by botanical or common names. You can browse alphabetically by common names, to find information on a popular herb like ginger, or find it listed by its botanical name, Zingiber officinale. Herbs are also grouped by ...
The role of phytotherapy in the treatment of mouth ulcers is to use those plants with the following properties: Astringent plants, rich in tannins, than help heal the wounds Antiseptic plants to prevent possible infections Important note: All these preparations are designed for external use, because...
Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) : A few drops of echinacea tincture added to a glass of water to make mouthwashes. Arnica (Arnica montana): A few drops of this tincture can be added to a glass of water to make mouthwashes. Mulberry (Morus nigra, Morus alba): It is used for inflamm...
Medicinal plants are an important source of therapeutic compounds used in the treatment of many diseases since ancient times. Interestingly, they form associations with numerous microorganisms developing as endophytes or symbionts in different parts of the plants. Within the soil, arbuscular mycorrhizal fu...
Medicinal Uses Of Eye bright: Eyebright is rich in volatile oil, resin, tannins, saponins and glycosides It has been used in herbal medicines since ancient times, especially to cure conjunctivitis and bloodshot eyes It is also believed to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. ...
Arnica Arnica(Arnica montana)is thought to increase the flow of blood in the capillaries under the skin, and it is considered helpful in healing wounds and reduce inflammation which could make this herb useful for the treatment of psoriasis (7). ...