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The rose, a resilient shrub of the Mediterranean, is improving people's health with its many benefits. This humble plant, with its delicate pink petals, is a natural medicine that can be used to treat a variety of ailments. It relieves anxiety by promoting sedation without the side effects of medication. Its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties make it a powerful ally for skincare, helping to close pores and reduce redness. Rock roses are rich in antioxidants that boost the immune syst
Herbal medicine, also known as phytomedicine, involves the use of different parts of plants for medical treatment and has a long history dating back to ancient cultures. The popularity of herbal medicines has increased significantly in recent years as scientific studies continue to confirm their effectiveness in treating and preventing a wide range of diseases. In many countries, such as Germany, there is widespread reliance on herbal remedies, and in the United States, the trend is growing d
This article explores the benefits of plant extracts and bioactive food ingredients in supplements for children, with particular emphasis on their effectiveness in addressing common childhood conditions such as memory impairment, respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal problems, and oral health issues. The report notes that there is growing interest in childhood nutrition and dietary supplements, with about 31 percent of children improving their health through these products. Clinical trials h
This article examines the significance of plant extracts in enhancing human health, with a focus on their bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols and carotenoids, which are renowned for their antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These natural compounds have gained increasing attention in the food industry as safer alternatives to synthetic additives that may pose potential health risks. The review encompasses studies investigating the extraction techniques of plant extracts and their he
A healthy diet is crucial for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases, requiring a daily intake of a wide variety of nutritious foods from each of the five food groups in appropriate amounts. It's essential to include different foods within each group to ensure a balanced diet. Foods high in saturated fats, added sugars, or salt, such as takeaways, cakes, biscuits, and soft drinks, should be considered occasional treats rather than regular staples. Recommended servings differ
Green powders have gained popularity as a convenient supplement to help individuals meet their daily vegetable and fruit intake, especially since a significant portion of the U.S. population fails to consume the recommended amounts. These powders, made from dehydrated or extracted fruits and vegetables, offer a concentrated nutrient profile, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can support various health benefits such as improved blood sugar levels and brain health. However, th
This study delves into the therapeutic potential of an herbal ointment primarily made from sage, complemented by rosemary and chamomile, aimed at enhancing skin wellness. Sage is emphasized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, forming the cornerstone of the formulation, while rosemary and chamomile are incorporated to boost the salve's overall efficacy. By integrating traditional herbal knowledge with modern scientific research, the study seeks to elucidate the healing mech
The transcript provides an in-depth look at the dietary supplement industry in the United States, a sector valued at over $30 billion, with nearly half of Americans taking health supplements on a daily basis. It tells the story of Candice Tripp, the founder of Purity First, and highlights troubling accounts from customers who experienced adverse health effects after using her B-50 vitamins, which were later discovered to be contaminated with anabolic steroids. The lack of regulatory oversight
This Special Issue, edited by Dr. Hiroki Yoshioka, focuses on the health benefits and nutritional aspects of plant extracts, which have garnered significant attention for their potential in natural remedies, supplements, and traditional medicine. The issue invites submissions of full reviews, original research, and short communications that explore both crude extracts and identified compounds from plants, emphasizing the need for functional evaluation. Manuscripts must be submitted online, un
The article explores various vitamins and supplements that can effectively boost energy levels, emphasizing the importance of maintaining regular exercise, a balanced diet, low stress, and adequate sleep. It highlights ashwagandha, an adaptogen known for its potential to alleviate stress and improve endurance, alongside Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), an antioxidant linked to combating fatigue. Vitamin D is recognized for its role in muscle efficiency, with its deficiency being common among certain dem
Momordica grosvenori is the fruit of a perennial vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. Known as the "fruit of the gods", with heart-shaped, dioecious leaves, flowers in summer and fruits in autumn. It has a long history of cultivation in Yongfu and Longsheng counties, where it has been cultivated for more than 300 years, and in Longsheng County for more than 200 years. 90% of China's Momordica grosvenori is produced in Yongfu and Longsheng counties. It is one of the first medicinal and food...
The red date (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) is a plant of the Rhamberry family that turns red when ripe. Often dried in the sun to make dried dates. It’s vitamin content is very high, known as "Natural vitamin pill", with the effect of nourishing Yin and Yang. Red jujube as a tonic, known as "three dates, immortal" said. Can be used as medicine, has the effect of nourishing the stomach, invigorating the spleen, nourishing the blood, strengthening the body, jujube kernel and root can be used as...
Black currant (Ribes nigrum L.), deciduous erect shrub, 1-2 m tall; Branchlets dark gray or grayish brown, young branchlets brown or tan, with unequal density pubescent; Buds long ovoid or elliptic, with several yellowish brown or brown scales. Leaves suborbicular, base cardioid. dark green above, pubescent below with yellow glands; Petiole pubescent, occasionally sparsely glandular. Flowers bisexual; Racemes pendulous or arcuate; Inflorescence rachis and pedicels pubescent; Bracts lanceolate...
Black Wolfberry(Lycium ruthenicum Murr.) is a spiny shrub belonging to the Solanaceae and Lycium barbarum, reaching 150 cm tall and branching; Hard, with irregular vertical stripes, branchlets apex acuminate into thorns, internode short, clusters of leaves or flowers, leaves clustered at the same time, on the young branches, single leaves alternate, thick fleshy, the apex blunt round, base tapering, not obvious midrib, peanuts on the short branches；Pedicels thin, calyx narrowly campanulate,...
The black bean (Glycine Max (L.) Merr.) is the black seed of soybean in the genus Soybean in the leguminous family. Black bean protein content 36%, easy to digest, to meet the human body's protein needs is of great significance;Fat content of 16%, mainly containing unsaturated fatty acids, absorption rate of up to 95%, in addition to meet the needs of human body for fat, but also reduce the role of cholesterol in the blood; Black beans are rich in vitamins, such as lecithin and melanin, high...
Kelp(Laminaria japonica) is a large perennial edible algae. Sporophytes are large, brown, flat bands. Blade, shank and fixator, fixator is pseudorrhiza. The leaf is composed of epidermis, cortex and pith. Has mucous cavity, can secrete slippery substance. Tree - like branches for attaching to seafloor rocks and growing in colder seas. Kelp is an important Marine resource with low cost and rich nutrition. The algal body is a long flat leaf, brown green, with two longitudinal furrows running...
Sugarcane, also known as cane, is gramineae monocotyledon plants, for sugarcane plants (scientific name: Saccharum) general name. Sugarcane is a crop suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical crops. It is the raw material for sucrose production, and ethanol can be extracted as biomass energy, and is also used for livestock feed. Sugarcane is grown in more than 100 countries. The largest producers are Brazil, India, China, Cuba and Thailand. The most common edible sugar cane in China is...
Guava is a shrub or small tree, usually 10 meters tall, occasionally 20 meters tall. The roots of shallow; The bark is smooth and reddish brown, and the bark will peel off in large chunks, exposing the green layer under the bark; Trunk usually about 25 cm in diameter and up to 60 cm in diameter, bony in appearance;, shoots 4 horns pilose;Leaves opposite, ovate, cauliflower, elliptic or oblong, pubescent abaxially, often quite brittle, with distinct veins, 10 to 20 pairs of lateral veins,mostly...
Strawberry (Latin scientific name: Fragaria × Ananassa Duch.), perennial herb. 10 -- 40 cm tall, stem lower than leaves or subequal, densely spreading yellow pilose. Leaves trifid, leaflets short petiolate, thicker, obovate or rhomboid, dark green, almost glabrous above, light white green below, sparsely hairy, densely along veins; Petiole densely spreading yellow pilose. Cymes, inflorescence masked by a short petiolate leaflet; Flowers bisexual; Sepals ovate, slightly longer than paralsepals;...
Orange (Scientific name: Citrus sinensis) is the fruit of orange tree of rutaceae Citrus, also known as Liu Orange, sweet orange, yellow fruit, golden ring. Orange is a Citrus fruit. It is a hybrid of Citrus maxima and orange reticulata, which originated in Southeast Asia. The fruit can be peeled for fresh consumption, and the pulp can also be used as an addition to other foods such as fruit cake, pulp jelly, etc. Another important use of fruit is juicing. Juice can be extracted by juicer and...
Tribulusterrestris（Tribulus terrestris L.）is also known as White Tribulus terrestris, etc. For tribulus terrestris, Tribulus terrestris annual herbs; Stems recumbent, even pinnate compound leaves; Leaflets opposite; Rectangular or oblique short round, axillary flowers, pedicels shorter than leaves, flowers yellow; Sepals persistent; Flowering from May to August, fruiting from June to September. Grow in sandy land, wasteland, hillside, residential area near. It's found in temperate zones all...
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea l.) also known as Persia, bare root vegetables, parrots, etc., chenopodiaceae spinach genera, annual herb plants. Plants up to 1 meter tall, roots conical, reddish, rarely white, leaves halberd to ovate, bright green, entire or with a few dentate lobes. There are many kinds of spinach, according to the seed form can be divided into two varieties of spiny and non-spiny species. Spinach is now all over the world, China is widely cultivated, is one of the most common...
Passion(Latin name: Passiflora edulis Sims) is a grassy vine belonging to the Passiflora family and the Passiflora genus. About 6meters long; Stems finely striped, glabrous; Flowering in June, fruit in November. Distributed in Greater Antilles and Lesser Antilles, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. In China in Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian, Yunnan, Taiwan, sometimes grow in the altitude of 180-1900 meters in the valley jungle. Passion fruit can be eaten raw or as vegetables,...
Acai berry is a fruit from a palm tree that resembles a grape in shape and size: round, dark-purple, about 25 mm in diameter.Bear fruit once a year.The berry contains a stone about 7-10 mm in diameter. Acai berry commonly regarded as a superfood,dark purplish-red berries from the Asay palm tree in South America, are the world's most famous known antioxidant. Acai berry are easily absorbed by the body, are an immune system booster, and are low in sugar and a good source of fiber.Acai berry are...
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