aka kanna, kougoed, sceletium Traditional uses Native to South Africa, particularly the San and Khoikoi tribes. Traditionally used for mood modulation, stress relief, fatigue, social and spiritual purposes, used by hunter-gatherers to quench their thirst.1 Mechanism of action Kanna supports emotional balance and calmness by helping maintain healthy serotonin activity.…
Traditional uses Magnolia has been used for thousands of years for various ailments. Magnolia bark has been used for anxiety, depression, nervousness, gastrointestinal disorders, asthma, and allergic diseases. Magnolia flower bud has been used for sinus congestion and sinus headaches. It has been used within Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and American…
A growing body of evidence shows that susceptibility to adult-onset CVD begins in early life, even in utero, presumably as a result of epigenetic dysregulation.
A growing body of evidence shows that susceptibility to adult-onset CVD begins in early life, even in utero, presumably as a result of epigenetic dysregulation.
Over time, increased hemodynamic stress on the heart from high blood pressure leads to the compensatory development of left ventricular hypertrophy.
Mounting evidence suggests that some viruses can persist in heart tissue after an initial infection, and become reactivated under certain conditions, triggering a cell-mediated immune response that leads to myocarditis and, potentially, dilated cardiomyopathy.
Both pre-clinical and clinical studies continue to shed light on berberine’s therapeutic potential, corroborating many of its traditional uses.
Studies have shown that daily consumption of Red Yeast Rice lowers plasma levels of LDL cholesterol by 15-25% within six to eight weeks.
Indications Dysbiosis, diabetes, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, and inflammatory bowel disease. Mechanism of Action Berberine is a compound found in the protoberberine group of isoquinoline alkaloids, and is considered the major active component present in several plant species.1 Besides antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects,2 recent studies have shown that berberine and…
Indications Hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, cardiac weakness, atherosclerosis, and vascular inflammation. As a vagal nerve tonic, Viscum album may help strengthen weak pulse, slow tachyarrhythmia, or enliven bradycardia. Cardiac enlargement, valvular incompetence, angina, shortness of breath, dyspnea, edema, palpitation with exertion, inability to lie down, and other symptoms of…
Indications Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica and Terminalia chebula are the three fruits that make up Triphala churna, a combination containing potent antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties.1a Hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, diabetes, obesity, digestive disorders, dyspepsia, diarrhea, dysentery, joint pain, and osteoarthritis. Also used as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.1b Mechanism of Action Triphala inhibits…
Indications Hyperlipidemia supporting liver function and metabolism of glucose, lipids, and hormones. Liver disease including cirrhosis, cancer prevention, hepatitis, and viral-induced inflammation and protection from exogenous chemicals and toxins1 (parenteral preparations have become established as a viable treatment to save the liver after acute ingestion of hepatotoxins such as poison…
