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Pau d’Arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) Herbal Monograph
2 days ago10Minutes2164Words4ViewsArticle References Article Tabebuia avellanedae (syn. Handroanthus impetiginosus) Common Names: Pau d’Arco Lapacho Taheebo Ipe Roxo Purple Trumpet Tree Pink Trumpet Tree Brazilian Lapacho Botanical Family: Bignoniaceae Part Used Medicinally: Inner bark (phloem) References 1. Antibacterial activity of lapachol and β-lapachone against resistant bacteriahttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1435768/ 2. Antifungal activity of Tabebuia species and naphthoquinoneshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21549673/ 3. Anti-inflammatory…
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Keto Diet and Detox – Work Together
Keto diets have become a worldwide trend as a way to lose weight. They generally involve a high fat and protein intake, lots of fatty meat and low carb eating. However, is this really healthy, the best way of triggering Ketosis and could intermittent fasting be even better?
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Cortisol Belly Fat: 7 Natural Ways to Reduce Stress Hormones & Slim Your Waist
Learn how high cortisol from chronic stress can trigger stubborn belly fat and discover seven natural strategies to balance stress hormones and slim your waist naturally.
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Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) Herbal Monograph
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) supports blood sugar control and may reduce food cravings. Its compounds, like charantin, enhance insulin sensitivity and stabilize glucose levels, potentially curbing sugar cravings. A 2018 RCT confirms its efficacy in lowering HbA1c
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Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Herbal Monograph
A detailed herbal monograph of Saffron (Crocus sativus), highlighting its traditional uses, bioactive compounds, and therapeutic benefits.
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Gotu Kola (Cantella Asciatica) Herbal Monograph
A comprehensive herbal monograph of Gotu Kola, traditional uses, active constituents, modes of action, scientific evidence.
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Health Benfits
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Super Hot Winter Detox
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Reduce High Blood Pressure Naturally
A very common diagnosis received at your Doctors visit is High Blood Pressure but what causes it and how can we reverse it without using drugs with all their nasty side effects?
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Metabolic Syndrome Defined and Explained
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Pau d’Arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) Herbal Monograph
2 days ago10Minutes2164Words4ViewsArticle References Article Tabebuia avellanedae (syn. Handroanthus impetiginosus) Common Names: Pau d’Arco Lapacho Taheebo Ipe Roxo Purple Trumpet Tree Pink Trumpet Tree Brazilian Lapacho Botanical Family: Bignoniaceae Part Used Medicinally: Inner bark (phloem) References 1. Antibacterial activity of lapachol and β-lapachone against resistant bacteriahttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1435768/ 2. Antifungal activity of Tabebuia species and naphthoquinoneshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21549673/ 3. Anti-inflammatory mechanisms of β-lapachonehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33158575/ 4. Phytochemistry and antioxidant activity of Tabebuia impetiginosahttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031942221000601 5. Trypanocidal activity of lapachol and related naphthoquinoneshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15120087/ 6. β-Lapachone: mechanisms of action and