Ginkgo Biloba and Memory Loss INTRODUCTION An abundance of research has been undertaken on this ancient plant, revealing a wide range of profound and important therapeutic effects. They can be grouped into cardiovascular, neurological and metabolic effects. In Germany alone, ginkgo biloba prescriptions (it is prescribed by doctors...
Echinacea and Immunity Anyone with children knows that the start of school marks the first wave of the cold and flu season. But, before donning a full-body biohazard suit to protect yourself from this season's illness onslaught, there may be another more practical alternative: Echinacea. History of...
Feverfew: Herb of Many Misconceptions What follows is a brief discussion of some historical, botanical, and pharmacological aspects of feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) as well as some of the misconceptions surrounding it. Medical HistoryTanacetum refers to a genus of the Compositae (Ateraceae) family. This is the family of...
Ginger and Motion Sickness Ginger, derived from the underground root ('tuberous rhizome') of the Zingiber officinale perennial plant, is also referred to as Jamaica ginger, African ginger or Cochin ginger. Most people are familiar with ginger's role as a spice, condiment and flavouring agent. However, for...
St. John's Wort and Depression A recent study indicates that St. John's Wort is as effective or more effective than the drug Zoloft for mild to moderate depression and causes fewer side effects than the prescription drug. What's more, a current review of this herb concluded...
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