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Research seeds: Plantain

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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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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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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