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Tinospora cordifolia, the heart-leaved moonseed, [1] is a herbaceous vine of the family Menispermaceae native to South and Southeast Asia. It has been used in Ayurveda to treat various disorders. [ 1 ]
In herbal medicine, a herbal tonic (also tonic herbs, tonic herbalism) is used to help restore, tone and invigorate systems in the body [1] or to promote general health and well-being. [2] A herbal tonic is a solution or other preparation made from a specially selected assortment of plants known as herbs . [ 2 ]
Secondary metabolites and pigments may have therapeutic actions in humans, and can be refined to produce drugs; examples are quinine from the cinchona, morphine and codeine from the poppy, and digoxin from the foxglove. [1] In Europe, apothecaries stocked herbal ingredients as traditional medicines.
The best herbs for stress and anxiety There are a lot of different herbs that may help with stress and anxiety. Consider these options, and keep in mind that experts agree to check with your ...
A heart attack requires immediate treatment to improve blood flow to your heart, relieve your symptoms, and prevent another heart attack. Some treatment options include: Some treatment options ...
This page is a sortable table of plants used as herbs and/or spices.This includes plants used as seasoning agents in foods or beverages (including teas), plants used for herbal medicine, and plants used as incense or similar ingested or partially ingested ritual components.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women, and 1 in 20 U.S. adults have coronary heart disease, the most common type of cardiovascular disease.
Human settlements are often surrounded by weeds used as herbal medicines, such as nettle, dandelion and chickweed. [9] [10] Humans were not alone in using herbs: some animals, such as non-human primates, monarch butterflies and sheep ingest plants when they are ill. [11]