European Scientific Cooperative On Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Foeniculi aetheroleum (Bitter-fennel fruit oil). Exeter (UK): ESCOP; 2019. Download monograph (pdf) … [Read more...] about Foeniculi aetheroleum (Bitter-fennel fruit oil) – Online consultation
Capsella bursa-pastoris, known as shepherd’s purse, reduces heavy menstrual bleeding
Introduction: As heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) can cause low quality of life and iron deficiency anemia in women, the effects of hydroalcoholic extracts of Capsella bursa-pastoris, known as shepherd’s purse, were investigated in patients with HMB. Traditionally, shepherd’s purse has been used to … [Read more...] about Capsella bursa-pastoris, known as shepherd’s purse, reduces heavy menstrual bleeding
Echinaceae angustifoliae radix (Narrow-leaved coneflower root) – Online consultation
European Scientific Cooperative On Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Echinaceae angustifoliae radix (Narrow-leaved coneflower root). Exeter: ESCOP; 2019. Download monograph (pdf) … [Read more...] about Echinaceae angustifoliae radix (Narrow-leaved coneflower root) – Online consultation
Saffron extract may improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes patients
Introduction: Dried stigmas of saffron flowers (Crocus sativus L., Iridaceae) are a traditional Persian spice, also used in Europe. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), a global health problem, was shown to be of increasing prevalence during the last decade. As saffron constituents, such as crocin, … [Read more...] about Saffron extract may improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes patients
Herbal nootropics: potential use in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Plants with nootropic effect, including the most widely used Ginkgo biloba, are usually applied to improve the blood circulation in arteries and thereby the oxygen supply of organs. For this purpose, ginkgo can be regarded as evidence-based medicine, however, the potential use of this plant and … [Read more...] about Herbal nootropics: potential use in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Carvi aetheroleum (Caraway oil) – Online consultation
European Scientific Cooperative On Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Carvi aetheroleum (Caraway oil). Exeter: ESCOP; 2019. Download pdf … [Read more...] about Carvi aetheroleum (Caraway oil) – Online consultation