Celiac

Background The “gluten” protein is a protein mixture found in many grains such as wheat, rye, barley, and spelt. Its high content of the amino acids glutamine and proline makes gluten resistant to breakdown by digestive enzymes in the intestines, which contributes to the inflammatory response. Gluten has elastic properties and is therefore an important … Celiac

Phytoestrogens

Products Phytoestrogens are commercially available as dietary supplements, for example, in the form of capsules and tablets. They are found in various plants for example in nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. A typical example is soy. Structure and properties Phytoestrogens are a structurally disparate group of phytonutrients that resemble estrogens (estradiol) but do not have … Phytoestrogens

Mucilage

Effects Anti-irritant Sealing Buffering Cooling Water-binding Antidiarrheal, obstipating Indications / use Irritative cough Inflammation of the mouth and throat Diarrhea Constipation In galenics, for example, as a flavor corrigendum. Mucilage drugs Fenugreek Marshmallow Flea seed, Indian flea seed Guar Hibiscus Coltsfoot Flax Lime Lungwort Icelandic moss Mallow Senna Ribwort

Flax weed

Linaria vulgaris Flaxweed, female flaxThe flaxweed grows up to 60 cm high, bears narrow leaves and at the end a cluster of densely packed, yellow, spurred flowers. Flowering time: July to September Occurrence: In our country, toadflax is common on stony fields and roadsides. The rootless toadflax is thus used for the production of medicines. … Flax weed