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
Phytopharmaceuticals – herbal medicinal products. The term phytopharmaceuticals (singular phytopharmacon) is derived from the Greek terms for plant and for drug. In very general terms, then, it refers to herbal medicines. This refers, for example, to dried plant parts, also called medicinal drugs, such as leaves, flowers, barks or roots. These are often prepared as … Phytopharmaceuticals
Behind the colloquial name hops is an aromatic plant that is botanically exactly called the true hop or Humulus lupulus. Occurrence and cultivation of hops The fruiting stems of hops contain numerous ingredients that are relevant to health. Hops have become famous mainly because this plant is the basis for making beer. Hops are grown … Hops: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Classification Amara pura are pure bitter remedies such as gentian, feverfew or centaury. Amara aromatica are aromatic bitter remedies that contain essential oils as ingredients in addition to bitter substances. Effects Bitters cause a reflex stimulation of appetite and digestion and an increase in gastric juice secretion. Indications Bloating, vomiting, nausea. Loss of appetite Indigestion, … Bitters
Already to the aborigines of the South African Cape region, bucco was considered an almost universal remedy. The antiseptic and antibiotic effects of its essential oils are still little known in our country, but are used in the field of natural medicine. That its aromas are also used by the food industry and are thus … Bucco: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Symptoms Cholinergic urticaria is a type of urticaria that occurs primarily on the upper body, chest, neck, face, back, and arms. It manifests itself in an initially scattered and then coalescing redness of the skin, itching, burning and a sensation of warmth. At the same time, small wheals form, which are smaller than in other … Cholinergic Urticaria
Phytohormones, also called plant growth substances, growth regulators, or plant hormones, are biochemical signaling substances. They control the development of plants from germination to seed maturity. Unlike true hormones, which are produced in specific tissues and travel to their target site via the bloodstream, phytohormones transport their chemical messengers within the plant from the site … Phytohormones: Function & Diseases
Burnout syndrome refers to a mental illness that is relatively new to medical awareness. In this, burnout, as the English already states, is considered to be burned out or a chronic state of exhaustion. What is burnout syndrome? Burnout syndrome is associated with emotional exhaustion and overwhelm, as well as a lack of vitality. Burnout … Burnout Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Why do humans actually sleep? The recovery phase occurs due to a command in the brain, because it uses the sleep phases to give itself and the body a rest. Sleep is interpreted differently by many people. For example, there are people who can get by with just a few hours of it as long … Sleep Patterns and Sleep Types: Function, Task & Diseases
Everyone knows how important the regular intake of food is for the body. Nevertheless, it happens more and more often that people are affected by a lack of appetite. Especially in the case of children, parents are very concerned and like to resort to home remedies. But which home remedies help against loss of appetite … Home Remedies for Loss of Appetite
A bladder weakness is a very unpleasant topic for most sufferers. Hardly anyone likes to admit to suffering from such a typical women’s problem, and the trip to the doctor is therefore often unnecessarily delayed for a long time. However, there are also various home remedies that can help against the unwanted loss of urine. … Home Remedies for Bladder Weakness
Millions of people worldwide suffer from sleep disorders. A lack of sleep has serious effects on health and promotes numerous diseases of the body and psyche. Sleep disorders affect both falling asleep and staying asleep. What helps against sleep disorders? Drinking a lavender tea or putting lavender oil on the temples can help with falling … Home Remedies for Sleep Disorders
