The roots of Echinacea angustifolia have been used in the therapy and prophylaxis of upper respiratory tract infections. This indication is related to the immunomodulating and antiviral effect of the roots. Although the exact mechanism of action is not known, several groups of compounds … [Read more...] about Echinacea angustifolia: a new anxiolytic?
Arnicae flos (Arnica flower) – Online consultation
Reference: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs, The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Arnicae flos (Arnica flower). Exeter: ESCOP; 2019. >> Download monograph (Pdf) … [Read more...] about Arnicae flos (Arnica flower) – Online consultation
Helichrysi flos (Sandy everlasting flower) – Online consultation
European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs, The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Helichrysi flos (Sandy everlasting flower). Exeter: ESCOP; 2019. >> Download monograph (Pdf) … [Read more...] about Helichrysi flos (Sandy everlasting flower) – Online consultation
Calendulae flos (Calendula flower)- Online consultation
European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. ESCOP monographs, The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Online series. Calendulae flos (Calendula flower). Exeter: ESCOP; 2019. >> Download monograph (Pdf) … [Read more...] about Calendulae flos (Calendula flower)- Online consultation
Saffron: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a new potential indication?
Saffron, derived from the flower of Crocus sativus L., is a traditional Asian spice studied in several trials to assess its efficacy in depression. The available evidence supports its use in this indication, as confirmed by a recently published meta-analysis. … [Read more...] about Saffron: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a new potential indication?
The role of Allium species in the prevention of colorectal cancer
Different Allium species have been applied both internally and externally in traditional medicinal systems. Of these, garlic is considered to be the part of evidence-based medicine. Its therapeutic indications are primary related to its cardiovascular effects (prophylaxis of atherosclerosis; … [Read more...] about The role of Allium species in the prevention of colorectal cancer