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🌿 Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) is a source of ...

Mar 27

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🌿 Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) is a source of incense, that has long traditions for use in inflammatory diseases. Consider boswellia as a natural alternative to anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. It can be tried for long-term inflammatory diseases such as osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, lungs (e.g. asthma), inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn's and ulcerative colitis) and skin (e.g. psoriasis).⁠ ⁠ 🔗 🔗 Read more about its uses and the research. Link in bio. ⁠ ⁠

🔎 RESEARCH SEEDS: Gotu kola 🔎 ⁠
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Mar 24

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🔎 RESEARCH SEEDS: Gotu kola 🔎 ⁠ ⁠ In this article, we discuss and summarise the aims, methods, results, discussion and conclusion of the study “Effectiveness of Gotu Kola Extract 750 mg and 1000 mg Compared with Folic Acid 3 mg in Improving Vascular Cognitive Impairment after Stroke”.⁠ ⁠ Our aim is to simplify herbal science and make it accessible to all.⁠ ⁠ → Read more. Link in bio.

💚 Toward a sustainable future for frankincense:...

Mar 23

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💚 Toward a sustainable future for frankincense: An ancient medicine in a modern world, by @dr.anjanettedecarlo, Chief Sustainability Scientist at the @aromaticplantresearchcenter and Stephen Johnson, founder of @FairsourceBotanicals.⁠ ⁠ During the last 25-30 years the world of frankincense has undergone profound changes. Not only has there been a worldwide boom in demand, which has put great stress on the frankincense supply chain, but also the structure and geography of the market have undergone significant transformations. ⁠ ⁠ 👉 Delve into the world of Frankincense: its habitat, myths and legends, chemistry, sourcing and production. ⁠

🌿 Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) rejuvenates the ...

Mar 21

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🌿 Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) rejuvenates the mind, lifting the spirits and improving cognitive functions. At least part of the effect may be in reducing ageing and other inflammatory deteriorations on brain function. Early laboratory evidence points to benefits on internal antioxidant mechanisms such as Nrf2 pathways.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Find out more. Link in bio.

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