Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) is one of the most popular herbs that are traditionally used for menstrual disorders and reduced the intensity of premenstrual syndrome. These benefits of the herb are due to Anethole – the main active ingredient in the herb that has estrogen-like properties. Clinical studies have demonstrated the therapeutic effects of the herb […]
The chemical composition of the herb is complicated. The leaves contain about 1% volatile oils, which are composed of at least 20 chemicals (including 1,8-cinnene, p-cyan, α and β-pinene, thymol, α- copaene). They contain apigenin, tannins, flavonoids, β-sitosterol, caffeine, damianine (brown, bitter substance) and glycosides. In traditional herbal medicine, Damiana is used as an aphrodisiac […]
Ginseng contains triterpene saponins, named panaxoxides – essential oil, consisting of sesquiterpine, fatty oil, non-histological alkaloids, vitamin B1 and B2, ascorbic acid, sugars, phytosterols, mucous substances. The root contents a plenty of salts of phosphorus, manganese and iron, micro and macroelements . Ginseng’s roots are used as a tonic at diferent phisiological conditions – exhaustion, […]
Red clover contains isoflavones – isoflavones daidzein, genistein, biochanin A, and formononetin (biochanin B). The isoflavones in Red Clover cause estrogen-like effects in the body. This is the reason for benefits of the herb on reducing the symptoms of menopause – hot flushes, sweating, weight control, and bone density. Researches confirm that the use of […]
Lemon balm contains essential oil – citral, citronelol, geraniol, linalol and others. The sedative action is due to the citral. In addition, the herb contains triterpenes, including oleanolic acid and ursolic acids, 5% tannins and sugar starch. Natural essential oils, from different parts of plants, are effective active antimicrobials. The main ingredients of Lemon balm […]
