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Research seeds

Here we summarise the research behind natural medicines, so we can make herbal science accessible for all. We break down and explain how herbs work through a scientific lens.

Research seed Saffron for postmenopausal women

Research seed: Saffron for postmenopausal women

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

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Research seed Herbs and spices for blood pressure

Research seed: Herbs and spices for blood pressure

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

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Research seed Ginger and aloe vera

Research seed: Ginger and aloe vera

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

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Research seeds Ginger

Research seeds: Ginger

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

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Research seeds: Sage, rosemary and lemon balm

Research seeds: Sage, rosemary and lemon balm

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

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Plantain (Plantago Major)

Research seeds: Plantain

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

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Research seeds Saffron

Research seeds: Saffron

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

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Research seed passionflower

Research seed: Passionflower

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

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Mistletoe research seed

Research seed: Mistletoe

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

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Turmeric and dyspepsia research seed

Research seeds: Turmeric and dyspepsia

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

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research seed cinnamon

Research seeds: Cinnamon

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

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Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus)

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

Research seeds: Cocoa

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

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research seeds chilli

Research seeds: Chilli

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

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Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)

Research seeds: Meadowsweet

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

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Garlic (Allium sativum)

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

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

Research seeds: Echinacea

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

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Research seeds Chamomile

Research seeds: Chamomile

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

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Research seeds Calendula

Research seeds: Calendula

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

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Neuroinflammation: An emerging role for herbs and spices?

Research seeds: Memory research

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

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Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)

Research seeds: Gotu kola

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

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Rosehip (Rosa canina)

Research seeds: Rosehips

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

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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Research seeds: Turmeric

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

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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

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

Research seeds: Psyllium husk

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

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