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Zhi Zi – Gardenia Uses, Benefits and Side Effects
Zhi Zi, Shan Zhi, Shan Zhi Zi refers to dried gardenia fruit pod. In Chinese medicine, it is used for the treatment of acute heat toxins. It is bitter, cold,…
Korean Ginseng Helth Benefits, Usage, Cautions Side Effects
Korean Ginseng refers to the dried root of Panax ginseng (Araliaceae), a perennial herb with characteristic branched roots extending from the middle of the main root. Panax ginseng C.A.Mey is…
Che Qian Zi, Che Qian Ren (Semen Plantaginis, Plantain seeds) Side Effects
Che Qian Zi refers to the dried, ripe seed of Plantago asiatica L., Plantago depressa Wild. or Plantago major L., family Plantaginaceae. The seeds of the plant used for medicinal…
Astragalus (Huang Qi) Medicinal Uses and Side Effects
Astragalus is a plant native to China. It is used for centuries in Chinese medicine. There are more than 200 species of astragalus, but for medicinal purpose 2 related spices,…
What is Acai berry and it’s Health Benefits?
Acai berry is obtained from a palm tree native to tropical Central, and South America. It is found throughout the Amazon basin. The botanical name of Acai Palm is Euterpe…
Chitrakadi Vati Usage and Side Effects
Chitrakadi Vati is a classical Ayurvedic tablet referenced from Charakasamhita, Chikitsasthana Adhyaya. This formulation is a combination of herbs, alkalies, and salt, and is indicated in digestive weakness, poor metabolism,…
Know About Carrageenan E407 and Its Effect on Health
Carrageenan is a food additive found in ice cream, condensed milk, beer, soy milk, yogurt, dairy products, beverages, processed foods, and many other marketed food items. When added to food…
Side Effects, Drug Interactions and Contraindications of Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre leaf)
Gymnema Sylvestre is also known as Gymnema in English, and Gudmar / Gurmar in Hindi. It is called Gudmar because the leaf demonstrates the ability to suppress sweet taste recognition…
Agastache rugosa (Korean Mint) Health Benefits
Agastache rugosa or Korean Mint is a plant native to East Asia. It is found in Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The other common names of the plant include…
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) Side Effects, Safety Profile, Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Tanacetum parthenium (Synonym Chrysanthemum parthenium, Matricaria parthenium) is popularly known as Feverfew, Bachelor’s Buttons, and Featherfew. It belongs to a colder climate, and is found in throughout Europe, and North,…