Articles related to "Alkaloids"
Cat's Claw - Alkaloid Benefits
Studies have show the alkaloids found in Cat's Claw to be anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, immuno-stimulating, and to act as antioxidants.
cats claw • boost immune system • herbal remedy • akaloids • anti-viral
Studies have show the alkaloids found in Cat's Claw to be anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, immuno-stimulating, and to act as antioxidants.
cats claw • boost immune system • herbal remedy • akaloids • anti-viral
Dorothy Maud Wrinch - A Multidisciplinary Researcher
Dorothy Maud Wrinch earned a place in genetic history for her early theory on the structure of amino acids. She was the first woman to receive a DSc from Oxford, and spent much of her career at Smith College.
wrinch • cyclol • genetics • alkaloids • oxford
Dorothy Maud Wrinch earned a place in genetic history for her early theory on the structure of amino acids. She was the first woman to receive a DSc from Oxford, and spent much of her career at Smith College.
wrinch • cyclol • genetics • alkaloids • oxford
Psychoactive Plants
Historically plants have been valued not only for their medical value but also for their psychoactive effects.
psychoactive plants • stimulants • depressants • hallucinogens • psychoactive drugs
Historically plants have been valued not only for their medical value but also for their psychoactive effects.
psychoactive plants • stimulants • depressants • hallucinogens • psychoactive drugs
Sophora Flavescens
Sophora flavescens is a frequently prescribed herb in traditional Chinese Medicine. Modern research has substantiated many of its traditional uses.
cancer • herbal treatment for cancer • alternative treatment for breast cancer • herbal treatment for inflammation • chinese medicine for cancer
Sophora flavescens is a frequently prescribed herb in traditional Chinese Medicine. Modern research has substantiated many of its traditional uses.
cancer • herbal treatment for cancer • alternative treatment for breast cancer • herbal treatment for inflammation • chinese medicine for cancer
Soil in A Desert Garden
Preparing soil in a desert garden is an important part of the process. There are some definite do's and don'ts in this part of your garden planning.
desert • garden • soil • soil test • soil testing
Preparing soil in a desert garden is an important part of the process. There are some definite do's and don'ts in this part of your garden planning.
desert • garden • soil • soil test • soil testing
Nightshade Plants: Good or Bad?
Known for belladonna or "deadly nightshade," the nightshade family boasts vegetables that may cause inflammation, as well as wolfberries and cayenne - touted for healing.
nightshade family • belladonna deadly nightshade • chinese ningxia wolfberry • alkaloids inflammation • solanaceae potato family
Known for belladonna or "deadly nightshade," the nightshade family boasts vegetables that may cause inflammation, as well as wolfberries and cayenne - touted for healing.
nightshade family • belladonna deadly nightshade • chinese ningxia wolfberry • alkaloids inflammation • solanaceae potato family
Starting Eggplants Indoors
Eggplant's recent popularity may be due to claims of its anti-cancer properties. People familiar with its use in the kitchen don't need another reason to grow eggplants.
technique for starting eggplants • varieties of eggplants • colors of eggplants • shapes of eggplants • starting vegetable plants indoors
Eggplant's recent popularity may be due to claims of its anti-cancer properties. People familiar with its use in the kitchen don't need another reason to grow eggplants.
technique for starting eggplants • varieties of eggplants • colors of eggplants • shapes of eggplants • starting vegetable plants indoors
Uses of and How to Grow the Toad Tree
This deciduous ethnobotanical tree from Africa is easy to cultivate and contains a number of beneficial medicinal compounds.
toad tree alkaloids • tabernaemontana uses • tabernaemontana ritual • plants that fight cancer • trees with opiate activity
This deciduous ethnobotanical tree from Africa is easy to cultivate and contains a number of beneficial medicinal compounds.
toad tree alkaloids • tabernaemontana uses • tabernaemontana ritual • plants that fight cancer • trees with opiate activity
How to Identify the Poppy Family
Poppies are reminiscent of war, symbolizing the fallen soldiers of battles lost; however, there are several species of poppies, some with surprising medicinal properties.
how to identify the poppy family • common characteristics of the poppy family • medicinal properties of poppies • poppy plants symbol • species of poppies
Poppies are reminiscent of war, symbolizing the fallen soldiers of battles lost; however, there are several species of poppies, some with surprising medicinal properties.
how to identify the poppy family • common characteristics of the poppy family • medicinal properties of poppies • poppy plants symbol • species of poppies
VENI, VIDI, VINCA
Periwinkles -- a groundcover for all reasons
periwinkle • vinca major • vinca minor • groundcover
Periwinkles -- a groundcover for all reasons
periwinkle • vinca major • vinca minor • groundcover
Motherships and Wildflowers
When I was a kid ... well, not just as a kid but well into my 20s ... I was profoundly intrigued by flying saucers; UFOs; aliens; Close Encounters. It was the possibility of silvery spaceships full of little green men that paved the way for my studying astronomy in college, and has absolutely nothing to do with wildflowers, but if you read on...
motherships and wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany • ecology
When I was a kid ... well, not just as a kid but well into my 20s ... I was profoundly intrigued by flying saucers; UFOs; aliens; Close Encounters. It was the possibility of silvery spaceships full of little green men that paved the way for my studying astronomy in college, and has absolutely nothing to do with wildflowers, but if you read on...
motherships and wildflowers • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany • ecology
Myth and Folklore: Dangerous Datura
In wildflowers, nothing spells myth and folklore like chemistry; compounds found in plants that do dastardly things to a body. A poster child for botany with pharmacological implications, not to mention myth and folklore is the genus <I>Datura</I>, in the Nightshade (<I>Solanaceae</I>) clan.
myth and folklore: dangerous datura • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • environment
In wildflowers, nothing spells myth and folklore like chemistry; compounds found in plants that do dastardly things to a body. A poster child for botany with pharmacological implications, not to mention myth and folklore is the genus <I>Datura</I>, in the Nightshade (<I>Solanaceae</I>) clan.
myth and folklore: dangerous datura • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • environment
Treasure of the Sierra Nevada
Other than escaped cultivars and hybrids that grow along roadsides, the Eastern U.S. has little more to offer in the way of lupine than Wild Lupine (L. perennis). California, I have discovered, has over 80 species of this lovely wildflower. There are over 200 species of lupine worldwide. North American species include Sky or Douglas Lupine (L. nanus) with deep blue flowers, Texas Bluebonnets (L. subcarnosus), which is the state flower of Texas, Dove Lupine (L. bicolor) with its blue and white flowers, and Desert or Coulter’s Lupine (L. sparsiflorus), which has blue to lilac flowers. Lupines are members of the Pea Family (Fabacea), an enormous family of trees, shrubs, herbs and vines that includes peas, beans, soybeans, peanuts and lentils.
lupine • lupinus • wild lupine • l. perennis • brewer’s lupine
Other than escaped cultivars and hybrids that grow along roadsides, the Eastern U.S. has little more to offer in the way of lupine than Wild Lupine (L. perennis). California, I have discovered, has over 80 species of this lovely wildflower. There are over 200 species of lupine worldwide. North American species include Sky or Douglas Lupine (L. nanus) with deep blue flowers, Texas Bluebonnets (L. subcarnosus), which is the state flower of Texas, Dove Lupine (L. bicolor) with its blue and white flowers, and Desert or Coulter’s Lupine (L. sparsiflorus), which has blue to lilac flowers. Lupines are members of the Pea Family (Fabacea), an enormous family of trees, shrubs, herbs and vines that includes peas, beans, soybeans, peanuts and lentils.
lupine • lupinus • wild lupine • l. perennis • brewer’s lupine
Dangerous Diets, Supplements, Do They Yet Exist?
Diets are all those foods eaten regularly. A good diet can promote health. A poor or bad diet may cause illness or death, so one must choose well.
hydroxycut ephedra dangerous harmful • dangerous diets food supplements • critical evaluation questioning of diet and diet s • evaluation of diet supplements caffeine green tea • best diet supplements
Diets are all those foods eaten regularly. A good diet can promote health. A poor or bad diet may cause illness or death, so one must choose well.
hydroxycut ephedra dangerous harmful • dangerous diets food supplements • critical evaluation questioning of diet and diet s • evaluation of diet supplements caffeine green tea • best diet supplements
Pet Birds and Toxic Foods
Lots of plants, or parts of plants, that we have around the house are toxic to birds. This article describes just a few of them.
pet birds • toxic foods • poisonous plants • poisonous for birds • avocado
Lots of plants, or parts of plants, that we have around the house are toxic to birds. This article describes just a few of them.
pet birds • toxic foods • poisonous plants • poisonous for birds • avocado
Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 3
Herbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance, and you can too.
herb • weed • susun • susan • training
Herbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance, and you can too.
herb • weed • susun • susan • training
Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 1
Herbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance. You can too.
herbs • weed • training
Herbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance. You can too.
herbs • weed • training
Berberine
An alkaloid found in common plant species has the potential to address many modern maladies.
herbal treatment of diarrhea • herbal treatment of arrhthmia • herbal treatment of pvcs • herbal treatment of inflammation • natural treatment of inflammation
An alkaloid found in common plant species has the potential to address many modern maladies.
herbal treatment of diarrhea • herbal treatment of arrhthmia • herbal treatment of pvcs • herbal treatment of inflammation • natural treatment of inflammation
Robert Burns Woodward - The Harvard Chemist
Robert Burns Woodward was a noted chemist and educator. He had a lifelong professional association with Harvard University. He received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1965.
woodward • nobel • chemist • systhesis of organic compounds • harvard
Robert Burns Woodward was a noted chemist and educator. He had a lifelong professional association with Harvard University. He received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1965.
woodward • nobel • chemist • systhesis of organic compounds • harvard
Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
Not the domestic cats claw - a exotic tropical vine found in South America
cat's claw • herbs • oils • tropical healing
Not the domestic cats claw - a exotic tropical vine found in South America
cat's claw • herbs • oils • tropical healing
Comfrey Pulled by the FDA
In a major policy shift, the FDA has ordered the recall of the herb Comfrey. This herb commonly used for a variety of conditions has been found to cause liver damage, is a carcinogen and can be deadly.
comfrey • herbs • natural health • alternative health • alternative medicine
In a major policy shift, the FDA has ordered the recall of the herb Comfrey. This herb commonly used for a variety of conditions has been found to cause liver damage, is a carcinogen and can be deadly.
comfrey • herbs • natural health • alternative health • alternative medicine
Comfrey, the Miracle Herb
Learn what makes comfrey work as a healing plant and how to get the most out of comfrey. Includes detailed instructions on making a comfrey poultice.
miracle herb • making a comfrey poultice • medicinal uses of comfrey • allantoin • comfrey poultice
Learn what makes comfrey work as a healing plant and how to get the most out of comfrey. Includes detailed instructions on making a comfrey poultice.
miracle herb • making a comfrey poultice • medicinal uses of comfrey • allantoin • comfrey poultice
Goldenseal: The Mysteries & Myths
Goldenseal - one of the top-selling herbs.
goldenseal • hydrastis • herbs • natural health • herbal medicine
Goldenseal - one of the top-selling herbs.
goldenseal • hydrastis • herbs • natural health • herbal medicine
Oregon Grape as a Medicine
Oregon grape is more closely related to holly than it is to grapes; it has a long history of medicinal uses among indigenous peoples and Eclectic physicians.
medicinal properties of oregon grape • medical uses of oregon grape • berberine as an antibacterial • anti-inflammatory properties of oregon grape • traditional uses of oregon grape
Oregon grape is more closely related to holly than it is to grapes; it has a long history of medicinal uses among indigenous peoples and Eclectic physicians.
medicinal properties of oregon grape • medical uses of oregon grape • berberine as an antibacterial • anti-inflammatory properties of oregon grape • traditional uses of oregon grape
Goldenseal
Its really not a weed!
goldenseal • calendula • medicinal plants • garden pharmacy • green pharmacy
Its really not a weed!
goldenseal • calendula • medicinal plants • garden pharmacy • green pharmacy
Medicine Wheel of Plant Uses - Pt 1
There is so much to learn about herbs and healing. How can we assure ourselves of our own competence? How can we feel safe in our recommendations? Susun Weed tries to answer these questions in this article.
herbs • healing • susun • susan • weed
There is so much to learn about herbs and healing. How can we assure ourselves of our own competence? How can we feel safe in our recommendations? Susun Weed tries to answer these questions in this article.
herbs • healing • susun • susan • weed
Natural Care for Upper Respiratory Conditions
For centuries, natural herbs have offered a safe way to ease the common symptoms of upper respiratory infections, including cough, sore throat, and bronchitis.
cough • cold • flu • bronchitis • herbs
For centuries, natural herbs have offered a safe way to ease the common symptoms of upper respiratory infections, including cough, sore throat, and bronchitis.
cough • cold • flu • bronchitis • herbs
Huperzine A
An alkaloid extracted from Huperizia Serrata (Club Moss) supports cognitive function and appears to be an alternative to prescription medications.
huperzine a • nootropic herbs • cognitive supporting herbs • memory and natural medicine • herbs for cognitive function
An alkaloid extracted from Huperizia Serrata (Club Moss) supports cognitive function and appears to be an alternative to prescription medications.
huperzine a • nootropic herbs • cognitive supporting herbs • memory and natural medicine • herbs for cognitive function
Oxymatrine and Viral Hepatitis
A substance from a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine is effective in addressing inflammation and infection specific to the liver.
hepatitis b • hepatitis c • viral hepatitis • anticancer • antiinflammation
A substance from a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine is effective in addressing inflammation and infection specific to the liver.
hepatitis b • hepatitis c • viral hepatitis • anticancer • antiinflammation
A Nobile Winter Orchid
Orchids that like winter weather? unheard of? Just in time for Christmas the Orchid Garden presents the Nobile Dendrobiums!
nobile • dendrobiums • cool growing • orchids • orchidlady
Orchids that like winter weather? unheard of? Just in time for Christmas the Orchid Garden presents the Nobile Dendrobiums!
nobile • dendrobiums • cool growing • orchids • orchidlady
Diet Pills: Are they safe? Part III
The ups and downs of diet pills from fat/carb blockers to appetite suppressants and metabolism boosters.
acutrim • dexatrim • ephedrine • ephededra • xenical
The ups and downs of diet pills from fat/carb blockers to appetite suppressants and metabolism boosters.
acutrim • dexatrim • ephedrine • ephededra • xenical
Borage for Courage!
You don't have to be brave to add this bountiful beauty to your list of favorites as a medicinal herb, culinary favorite or garden highlight...see why Borage is one worth foraging for!
herb • herbal • herbalist • herbalism • nature
You don't have to be brave to add this bountiful beauty to your list of favorites as a medicinal herb, culinary favorite or garden highlight...see why Borage is one worth foraging for!
herb • herbal • herbalist • herbalism • nature
A Witch's Brew of Plants
The poisonous consequences of some angelic plants this Halloween.
brugmansia • datura • mistletoe • dumb cane • kalanchoe
The poisonous consequences of some angelic plants this Halloween.
brugmansia • datura • mistletoe • dumb cane • kalanchoe
Aphrodisiacs to Spice Up Your Life
If your blaze of passion has turned into the smoldering ashes of a dying fire, you may be considering ways to spice up your love life.
romantic foods • what are aphrodisiacs • sexy foods • chocolate as aphrodisiac • information about chocolate
If your blaze of passion has turned into the smoldering ashes of a dying fire, you may be considering ways to spice up your love life.
romantic foods • what are aphrodisiacs • sexy foods • chocolate as aphrodisiac • information about chocolate
Bog Garden Spotlight on Vinca Minor
Common Periwinkle is an evergreen bog plant that grows fast and easy.
common periwinkle • vinca minor • bog plants • water plants • perennial plants
Common Periwinkle is an evergreen bog plant that grows fast and easy.
common periwinkle • vinca minor • bog plants • water plants • perennial plants
Bog Garden Spotlight: Cardinal Flower
Find out how to use the Cardinal Flower in a Bog Garden setting.
bog garden • bog garden plants • cardinal flower • bog plants • bog
Find out how to use the Cardinal Flower in a Bog Garden setting.
bog garden • bog garden plants • cardinal flower • bog plants • bog
Herb Interactions with Drugs
Although from nature, even if not tampered with by man, herbs often have side effects, as well as affecting prescription drugs being taken.
herbal properties • herb and drug interactions • herbal risks • herbal side effects • natural herbs
Although from nature, even if not tampered with by man, herbs often have side effects, as well as affecting prescription drugs being taken.
herbal properties • herb and drug interactions • herbal risks • herbal side effects • natural herbs
How to Make Oolong - the Tastiest Green Tea
Oolong Tea and the Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony. How this fine tea is manufactured and processed and how it should be brewed.
oolong tea health benefits • wulong tea for slimming • how wulong tea is manufactured • brewing a perfect cup of oolong tea • how to brew wulong tea
Oolong Tea and the Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony. How this fine tea is manufactured and processed and how it should be brewed.
oolong tea health benefits • wulong tea for slimming • how wulong tea is manufactured • brewing a perfect cup of oolong tea • how to brew wulong tea
Moist Soil Loving Native Plants
A look at the native plants that like to have a moist soil. These plants are all native to the United States.
native plants • plants that like moist soil • gardening with native plants • native gardening • native plant gardening
A look at the native plants that like to have a moist soil. These plants are all native to the United States.
native plants • plants that like moist soil • gardening with native plants • native gardening • native plant gardening
Moringa Oleifera- Food, Medicine and Forage Crop
In a world that's running short of assets, Moringa oleifera offers excellent economic alternatives.
moringa oleifera/horseradish tree • malunggay • chemoprotective • antibiotic • antiviral
In a world that's running short of assets, Moringa oleifera offers excellent economic alternatives.
moringa oleifera/horseradish tree • malunggay • chemoprotective • antibiotic • antiviral
Red Bull Cola Banned in Germany
The new Red Bull Cola claims to have all natural ingredients, but is the secret "energy boost"...cocaine?
red bull contains cocaine • red bull cola • red bull banned in germany • cola • energy drinks
The new Red Bull Cola claims to have all natural ingredients, but is the secret "energy boost"...cocaine?
red bull contains cocaine • red bull cola • red bull banned in germany • cola • energy drinks
The Bell Pepper - Names and Uses
The bell pepper is a cultivar species which has many uses in culinary dishes; bell peppers are distinguishable by their colors of red, green, orange and yellow.
the names and uses of the bell pepper • the cultivation of the capiscum species • identification of the bell pepper • the bell pepper in history • alternative names for the bell pepper
The bell pepper is a cultivar species which has many uses in culinary dishes; bell peppers are distinguishable by their colors of red, green, orange and yellow.
the names and uses of the bell pepper • the cultivation of the capiscum species • identification of the bell pepper • the bell pepper in history • alternative names for the bell pepper
The Potato
Many of us know that the potato has traditional connections to Ireland but are we aware that they are also enjoyed in the Netherlands, New Zealand and Scotland as well?
potatoes • tomatoes • thunder bay • food foraging
Many of us know that the potato has traditional connections to Ireland but are we aware that they are also enjoyed in the Netherlands, New Zealand and Scotland as well?
potatoes • tomatoes • thunder bay • food foraging
Top Five Herbs for Immune System Health
These are the top five herbs to help support proper immune functioning and serve as immune system boosters.
immune system • herbs • immune system boosters • herbal • immunity
These are the top five herbs to help support proper immune functioning and serve as immune system boosters.
immune system • herbs • immune system boosters • herbal • immunity
Annual Poppies as Landscape Focus
Seaside and sheltered landscape plantings and herb gardens present some down-to-earth examples for using annual poppies in natural appearing gardens.
celia thaxter garden • an island garden • glenlyon house gardens • perthshire hill country • old sturbridge village
Seaside and sheltered landscape plantings and herb gardens present some down-to-earth examples for using annual poppies in natural appearing gardens.
celia thaxter garden • an island garden • glenlyon house gardens • perthshire hill country • old sturbridge village
Beers' List—Drugs NOT to Use
Some prescription medications are especially troublesome for older people, and have safer alternatives. These drugs are on the Beers' List.
beers' list • prescription quality indicators • senior prescriptions • safer mediciations seniors • dae list seniors
Some prescription medications are especially troublesome for older people, and have safer alternatives. These drugs are on the Beers' List.
beers' list • prescription quality indicators • senior prescriptions • safer mediciations seniors • dae list seniors
Boneset Herb for Muscle Pain of Influenza
The vile tasting boneset herb plant was one of the most hated yet most widely used medicinal plants of early America and well into the 20th century.
boneset • herbal tea • relieve muscle pain of influenza • cold remedy • herbal medicine
The vile tasting boneset herb plant was one of the most hated yet most widely used medicinal plants of early America and well into the 20th century.
boneset • herbal tea • relieve muscle pain of influenza • cold remedy • herbal medicine
Brahmi – The Wonder Drug
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) has enjoyed a tremendous reputation in the Indian Ayurvedic System of holistic healing as a brain tonic. Its effects have been validated.
brahmi • attention deficit disorder • parkinson’s disease • alzheimer’s disease • brain tonic
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) has enjoyed a tremendous reputation in the Indian Ayurvedic System of holistic healing as a brain tonic. Its effects have been validated.
brahmi • attention deficit disorder • parkinson’s disease • alzheimer’s disease • brain tonic
British Spring Flowers
The UK has a number of common spring flowers; amongst these flowers are daffodil, English primrose and bluebell, each having had a long association with British history.
british spring flowers • common flowers of the uk • daffodil • english primrose • bluebell
The UK has a number of common spring flowers; amongst these flowers are daffodil, English primrose and bluebell, each having had a long association with British history.
british spring flowers • common flowers of the uk • daffodil • english primrose • bluebell
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