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General Information Description: Betel nut is is the seed of the areca palm (Areca catechu), which grows up to 25 meters. Homeland of betel is Southeast Asia, but the tree also cultivated in many other areas of the globe. Betel nut has been used for 7000-9000 years and is one of the oldest psychoactive substances used by man. The use of betel nut is part of the culture in Southeast…

General Information Description: Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol found in almost all plants. It is the main subcomponent of the group of phytosterols (plant sterols). Natural beta-sitosterol is a white waxy substance, and its chemical structure is very similar to cholesterol. It does not dissolve in water, has characteristic odor. High concentration is found in rice bran, wheat germ, corn oil and soybeans. Nutritionists have calculated that average people use about…

Bee pollen is a unique product of beekeeping, thanks to its useful chemical composition it possesses the most valuable qualities that can cure even the most serious diseases. Bee pollen and has an effective ability to strengthen the body’s immunity. But, using this beekeeping product as a medicine, you should know that it can surely cause significant harm to the human body. Therefore, before starting self-treatment even with such a…

General Information Description: Barberry is a greenish bush covered with thin sharp spines. Its fruits are oblong bunches, sourish to taste. The plant is rich in various vitamins and microelements, which makes its use especially beneficial for our body. Barbaris has found wide application in manufacturing industry. It is used in pharmaceutics, cooking, cosmetology and folk medicine. Use of the plant lies in its rich composition. Alternative medicine offers a lot…

General Information Description: Anise is one of the oldest spices that has grown cultivated. In Ancient Rome Anise was already very widely used. The Romans ate a special cake that helped digest and prevent abdominal distention. This cake was cooked with laurel leaves, and obligatory component was anise. For good dreams and improving the air, this plant, anise, was used as decoration of badrooms. Anise Ingredients The chemical Anise ingredients…

General Information: Description: Astragalus is a perennial herbaceous plant of the legume family. Its main forms are herbs, half-shrubs, less often bushes with numerous shortened stems. The leaves are oblong, non-paranoid, consist of 10-16 pairs of lanceolate leaves, as in acacia. The root of the astragalus is multi-headed, its stem is dense. Pharmacological properties: Medicinal properties of Astragalus is determined by its unique chemical composition and harmonious ratio of the…

General Information Description: Aloe is a genus of flowering plants of xanthorei family, numbering about 500 species. Most of the species are succulents, growing in arid regions of tropical zone and having mechanisms for preserving water. Plants are distinguished by love for light and heat. Aloe are very diverse in size. It can be both trees 10 m high, and small plants. A characteristic feature of the genus is thick, sticky…

General Information Description: Arnica is a medicinal plant used to stop bleeding, in the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system, and also as an external agent that accelerates the resorption by hematomas. Chemical composition: Arnica is a perennial herb which mainly grows in North America, Canada, Russia and European countries. The plant is also called a mountain sheep’s head, a roasted grass, Ivanov’s color. Arnica is famous due to…

General Information: Description: Angelica refers to plants from the family of umbrellas. Some of its species are perennial, and some bloom only two years. It is believed that Angelica first appeared in the north of Eurasia. The plant has a fragrant smell. Angelica blooms almost all summer and actively mows. Composition: Angelica contains in different quantities: essential oils (1%); resin (6%); acids (acetic, malic, valeric, angelic); tannins; Sahara; phytosterols; wax;…

General Information Description: Alfalfa is a good laxative and diuretic that helps to improve digestion, and also relieves from excess fluid. Hence Alfalfa proves successful use for arthrosis, rheumatism, cellulitis, diabetes mellitus, edema and gout prevention. After all, these diseases often appear precisely because of water retention in body. Alfalfa has diuretic properties in combination with anti-inflammatory medications useful in pyelonephritis, prostatitis, cystitis and urolithiasis treatment. In gynecological practice, isoflavonoids,…