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General Information Common name: Cat’s Claw Scientific term: Uncaria tomentosa, Acacia greggii Description: Cat’s claw is a biologically active additive with a general strengthening and immunostimulating effect, used for increased physical activity and mental stress, as well as unacceptable eating disorders. Classification and useful properties: Cat’s claw is a perennial plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. The plant is a tree liana, which grows in South and Central America,…

General Information Description: Borage – a pharmacopeia plant of many European countries, is part of some biologically active additives. Indications: Dishes in combination with Borage are recommended by Western nutritionists for people with: metabolic disorders; vascular ailments; neurasthenia; digestive system problems; constipation; intestinal colic; neurotic disorders; dermatosis; headache; insomnia; heart neuroses; asthenia; anxiety and irritability; depressive conditions. Chemical Composition: Leaves and shoots of borage contain: fatty acids; resins; saponins; mucous…

General Information Common name: Danshen, red sage, Chinese sage, tan shen, danshen Scientific term: Salvia miltiorrhiza Description: Danshen is a perennial plant in the genus Salvia, which is highly valued for its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. Composition: Danshen is rich in flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins, phytoncides and bitterness. It contains oleanolic, ursolic and chlorogenic acids. The plant is a supplier of nicotinic acid, bitterness and phytoncides. Essential Danshen oil…

General Information Description: Boron is an independent disinfectant antifungal, antiparasitic (anti-pedicidal) and antibacterial. Medicinal forms of boron: The medicinal form of boron application is diverse: An ointment for external use. Ointments, which include boric acid: boric petrolatum, Teimur’s paste, which is used as an effective remedy for removing odor of sweat; boron-zinc liniment is used for various skin diseases; Powder for external use. This is the salt of boric acid,…

General Information Common name: Boneset Medical Term: Eupatorium Perfoliatum Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a plant from the Asteraceae family. Parts used for medicinal purposes: leaves, petals / flowers. Composition: The plant is rich in oils, sesquiterpenes, acids, bitterness, kaempferol, rutin, quercetin, resins, sterol, diterpenes, polysaccharides and gums. Effects: lowers the sugar content in the blood; heals malaria; acts as an antipyretic; treats colds, flu, cough, arthritis; has anti-inflammatory effect; causes…

General Information Common names: Cimicifuga, Black Snake root, Actaea racemosa, Macrotys Description: Black Cohosh is a preparation of plant origin. Substances shengmanol and acetylsenschmanol have sedative effect and help to lower blood pressure, increase myocardial contractility, without affecting heart rate. Benefits Useful properties of the grass are constantly being studied, although it has long been famous for its therapeutic effect on human body. North American Indians knew that with the help of…

General Information Description: Bitter Melon or Momordica Charantia is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for various diseases treatment, one of which is diabetes mellitus. In study course, various powder extracts of fresh and dried whole fruits were prepared and a comparison of their hypoglycemic properties with oral administration in diabetic rats was made. It was found that powder of an aqueous extract of fresh immature fruits at a dosage of…

General Information: Description: Betony is a thick and bushy plant, which produces many flowering stems covered in purple red blooms. Composition: Betony herb is not the only type of raw material from the plant, suitable for use in natural medicine. People also use roots and flowers. All medicinal raw materials should be collected in dry weather, preferably in summer. The composition of the plant is very complicated. It contains flavone…

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…

General Information Medical Name: Bayberry Common Names: Golden Withy, Honeywort, Berry Heather. Description: Bayberry is an erect dioecious branched shrub with the height of 60-100 cm. Flowers are small, tubular, about 3 cm long having a two-color dark purple with a light yellow color. In flowering period, new brushes are formed new shoots all the time, so the plant looks decorative for a long time. Bayberry has a strong spicy…