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Cannabis: Stress and pain treatment

In this article, we discuss the effects of a cannabis brand-specific, hemp-derived cannabidiol product...

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Kava: Treatment of anxiety

In this article, we discuss Kava in the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder: a...

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Saffron and ginger: Effects on blood pressure and endothelial function in type II diabetics

A clinical trial comparing the effects of cinnamon, cardamom, saffron and ginger decocted with...

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Cinnamon: Postprandial hyperglycaemia suppression

This randomised single-blinded clinical trial compares the efficacy of cinnamon, in capsules and as...

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Thyme: To alleviate asthmatic cough

This research seed explores how coadministration of thyme alongside typical asthma medication can improve...

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Elderberry: To ease cold symptoms and speed recovery

Here, we present a study on how two-week elderberry supplementation affects the duration of...

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Saffron: Happiness in postmenopausal women

In this article, we discuss “The effect of Crocus sativus L. (saffron) herbal tea on happiness...

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Culinary herbs and spices: Blood pressure

In this article, we discuss “Herbs and spices at a relatively high culinary dosage...

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Ginger and aloe vera: Dry mouth in diabetes

In this article, we discuss the comparison of the effect of ginger and aloe...

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Ginger: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in T2DM

In this article, we discuss the “Effects of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale Roscoe) on Non-Alcoholic Fatty...

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Sage, rosemary and lemon balm: Memory

We discuss a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled pilot trial of a combined extract of rosemary,...

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Plantain: Pressure ulcers

In this article, we discuss the paper “Clinical and phytochemical studies of Plantago major...

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Research seeds: Saffron

In this article, we discuss the effects of saffron of mild to moderate depression...

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Cat’s claw: Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia

In this article, we discuss the treatment of breast cancer with Cat's claw (Uncaria...

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Research seed: Passionflower

In this article, we discuss “Passionflower in the treatment of generalized anxiety: A pilot...

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Research seed: Mistletoe

In this article, we discuss the “Impact of complementary mistletoe extract treatment on quality...

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Turmeric vs omeprazole for stomach acid relief

Pharmaceutical side effects can be avoided by using effective herbal medicines instead. This article...

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Research seeds: Turmeric and dyspepsia

We discuss a study that investigates the Curcumin in Turmeric and proton pump inhibitors...

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Research seeds: Cinnamon

We discuss a study that investigates the blood glucose lowering effect of cinnamon on...

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Research seeds: Lion’s mane

We discuss a study that investigates the improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium...

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Research seeds: Cocoa

We discuss a study that investigates the cocoa polyphenols and gut microbiota interplay: bioavailability,...

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Research seeds: Chilli

We discuss a study that investigates how healthy subjects differentially respond to dietary capsaicin...

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Research seeds: Meadowsweet

We discuss a study that investigates the in vitro and in vivo assessment of...

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Research seeds: Garlic

We discuss a study that investigates the effects of time-released garlic powder tablets on...

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Research seeds: Lemon balm

We discuss a study that investigates the effect of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) in...

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Research seeds: Echinacea

We discuss a study that looks at echinacea-induced cytokine production by human macrophages.

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Research seeds: Chamomile

We discuss a study that explores the putative antidepressant effect of chamomile in people...

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Research seeds: Calendula

We discuss a study that explores the effect of Calendula officinalis versus metronidazole on...

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Research seeds: Memory research

We discuss a study that investigates the enhancement of memory with a combined extract...

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Research seeds: Gotu kola

We discuss a study that investigates the effectiveness of Gotu Kola extract in improving...

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Research seeds: Rosehips

We discuss a study that investigates the standardised powder made from rosehips to see...

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Research seeds: Turmeric

We discuss a study that collates clinical trial research on turmeric and one of...

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Research seeds: Fenugreek

We discuss a study that investigates the effect of fenugreek on the lipid profile...

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Research seeds: Psyllium husk

We discuss a study that investigates the effects of psyllium seeds on patients with...

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