Related Species Origanum syriacum, Origanum compactum, Origanum onites. Indications Fungal, bacterial, and parasitic infections. Mechanism of Action Origanum vulgare has potent antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The composition of the dried leaves of Origanum vulgare (excluding the essential oil component) includes a large amount of triterpene phenolic acids including…
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 Cynara scolymus is used for hyperlipidemia, dyspepsia, nausea, alcohol-induced hangover, liver dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, and gallstone prevention. It is also used orally as a diuretic and choleretic to promote bile production. Because bile plays an important role in lipid and cholesterol processing, choleretic agents are often used in…
