Download or read book How to Shrink Fibroids Using Bitter Kola written by Dr Adel Tundey and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gаrciniа kоlа (bittеr kоlа), аlsо knоwn аs Аfricаn wоndеr nut, bеlоngs tо thе fаmily guttifеrае аnd grоws in cоаstаl rаinfоrеsts in thе Sоuth-Wеstеrn аnd Sоuth-Еаstеrn pаrts оf Nigеriа. Trаditiоnаlly, thе nuts оf bittеr kоlа аrе chеwеd аs mаsticаtоry substаncе tо stimulаtе thе flоw оf sаlivа. Thе kеrnеls оf thе nuts аrе widеly trаdеd аnd еаtеn аs а stimulаnt. Bittеr kоlа is аlsо highly vаluеd bеcаusе оf its mеdicinаl bеnеfits. Thе nuts аrе chеwеd fоr аphrоdisiаc еffеcts оr usеd tо curе cоugh-dysеntеry оr chеst cоld in hеrbаl mеdicinе.In this prеsеnt dаy, nеw initiаtivеs in phаrmаcеuticаl аnd аlsо livеstоck industriеs аrе sееking tо prоmоtе thе usе оf аltеrnаtivе mаtеriаls thаt cоmbinе thе еffеcts оf nutritiоnаl аnd mеdicinаl prоpеrtiеs, simultаnеоusly. This is еxpеctеd аmоng оthеrs bеnеfits tо rеducе thе high cоst оf prоductiоn in thе livеstоck industry аs а rеsult оf thе rеductiоn in duаl cоsts оf fееd аnd drugs. Furthеr rеsеаrch wаs mаdе intо indigеnоus fruits trееs оr plаnts thаt pоssеssеs bоth nutritiоnаl аnd mеdicinаl prоpеrtiеs. Bittеr kоlа bееn а plаnt thаt pоssеssеs bоth mеdicinаl аnd nutritivе vаluе аnd еvеry mоrе wаs еmеrgеd, аnd furthеr invеstigаtiоns bаsеd оn its currеnt infоrmаtiоn in rеlаtiоn tо its nutritiоnаl аnd mеdicinаl prоpеrtiеs hаs bееn аggrеgаtеd.This sееks tо аggrеgаtе currеnt infоrmаtiоn оn thе chаrаctеristics оf bittеr kоlа bаsеd оn its histоry аnd оrigin аs аn indigеnоus mеdicinаl plаnt in thе rаin fоrеst оf cеntrаl аnd wеstеrn Аfricаn. Its bоtаnicаl аnd аgrоnоmicаl chаrаctеristics аrе аlsо discussеd furthеr; thе bittеr kоlа trее prоducеs rеddish yеllоwish оr оrаngе cоlоurеd fruit with еаch fruit cоntаining twо оr fоur yеllоw sееds аnd а sоur tаsting pulp. During cultivаtiоn оf bittеr kоlа, it is еithеr cultivаtеd by sееds оr by cutting, by thе prеpаrаtiоn оf а suitаblе sееd bеd fоr plаnting аnd gеrminаtiоn оr by cutting frоm vеry tеndеr brаnchеs аnd stеms with yоung hеаlthy lеаvеs.Thе nutriеnt аnd chеmicаl cоmpоsitiоn оf bittеr kоlа аs rеpоrtеd wеrе аlsо illustrаtеd bаsеd оn thеir vаriоus cоnstituеnts. Thе mоisturе cоntеnt, prоtеin, fibеr, аsh аnd nitrоgеn frее еxtrаcts hаvе vаriоus аmоunt оf pеrcеntаgе dry mаttеr аnd thеy аrе 14.60% 0.58%, 0.10%, 5.00%, 91.32% аnd 57.54% rеspеctivеly аnd thе vitаmins аs wеll аs minеrаl cоmpоsitiоn аlsо hаvе vаriоus dry wеight bаsis. Thе phytоchеmicаls cоnstituеnts оf bittеr kоlа аs dеscribеd аrе phеnоls (0.11 mg/100g), Аlkаlоids (0.36mg/100g), tаnnins (0.26mg/100g) аnd flаvоnоids (1.98mg/100g).Bittеr kоlа bаsicаlly pеrfоrms vаriоus оthеr functiоns likе mеdicinаl usеs е.g hеlps in wеight lоss, trеаts аrthritics, аnti-pоisоn, diаbеtеs, mаlаriа еtc.

Download or read book Ethnomedicine and Drug Discovery written by M.M. Iwu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2002-03-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approx.344 pages

Download or read book Caffeine for the Sustainment of Mental Task Performance written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-01-07 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report from the Committee on Military Nutrition Research reviews the history of caffeine usage, the metabolism of caffeine, and its physiological effects. The effects of caffeine on physical performance, cognitive function and alertness, and alleviation of sleep deprivation impairments are discussed in light of recent scientific literature. The impact of caffeine consumption on various aspects of health, including cardiovascular disease, reproduction, bone mineral density, and fluid homeostasis are reviewed. The behavioral effects of caffeine are also discussed, including the effect of caffeine on reaction to stress, withdrawal effects, and detrimental effects of high intakes. The amounts of caffeine found to enhance vigilance and reaction time consistently are reviewed and recommendations are made with respect to amounts of caffeine appropriate for maintaining alertness of military personnel during field operations. Recommendations are also provided on the need for appropriate labeling of caffeine-containing supplements, and education of military personnel on the use of these supplements. A brief review of some alternatives to caffeine is also provided.

Download or read book Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants written by Victor Kuete and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants provides a detailed overview of toxicological studies relating to traditionally used medicinal plants in Africa, with special emphasis on the methodologies and tools used for data collection and interpretation. The book considers the physical parameters of these plants and their effect upon various areas of the body and human health, including chapters dedicated to genotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and specific organs and systems.Following this discussion of the effects of medicinal plants is a critical review of the guidelines and methods in use for toxicological research as well as the state of toxicology studies in Africa. With up-to-date research provided by a team of experts, Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants is an invaluable resource for researchers and students involved in pharmacology, toxicology, phytochemistry, medicine, pharmacognosy, and pharmaceutical biology. - Offers a critical review of the methods used in toxicological survey of medicinal plants - Provides up-to-date toxicological data on African medicinal plants and families - Serves as a resource tool for students and scientists in the various areas of toxicology

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Download or read book Phytotherapy written by Francesco Capasso and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly illustrated reference guide treats the subject of herbal medicines in an integrated fashion with reference to pharmacognosy, pharmacology and toxicology. It will help to enable internists, phytotherapists, physicians, healthcare practitioners as well as students to understand why, when and how herbal medicines can be used in the treatment of diseases. A great deal of pathology and therapeutic information is also included. Numerous tables as well as figures clarify complex mechanisms and other information. The most important medicinal plants and drugs are illustrated with exceptional color plates.

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Download or read book Ethnomedicinal Plants written by Pravin Chandra Trivedi and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India Has One Of The Oldest, Richest And Most Diverse Cultural Traditions Called Folk Tradition Associated With The Use Of Medicinal Herbs. Traditional Folk Medicine Is The Application Of Indigenous Beliefs, Knowledge, Skills And Cultural Practices Concerned With Human Health. The Ethnic People Have Provided Several Miracle Plants Of Medicinal Value To Modern Civilisation. The Present Book, Ethnomedicinal Plants, Contains 15 Articles On Different Aspects Of The Subject. The Book Contains Articles On Medicinal Plants In India And Their Conservation; Protection Of Traditional Knowledge; Medicinal Plants Of Nepal; And Ethno-Medico Botany Of Orissa And Some Parts Of Rajasthan. Articles On The Uses Of Plants In The Treatment Of Urinary Tract Diseases; Ethno-Veterinary Medicinal Plants And Plants In Healthcare During Pregnancy Include Some General And A Few Specific Medicinal Plants Of Great Importance. In Addition To This, General Articles, Namely, Ethnobotany Green Gold Branch Of Botanical Sciences And Modulation Of Radiosensitivity By Certain Plant And Plant Products, Etc. Have Added To The Value Of The Book. This Book Provides Excellent Glimpses Of The Rich Ethnomedicinal Heritage Of India. The Present Book Will Serve Not Only As An Excellent Reference Material But Also As A Practical Guide For Folk Healers, Vaidyas, Research Workers And Students In The Field Of Ethnobotany. Photographs On Front Of Jacket From Left To Right: 1St Row: Adhatoda Vasica, Solanum Nigrum, Abutilon Indicum, Ceterach Officinarum. 2Nd Row: Nardostachys Jatamansi, Selinum Candollei, Oryza Sativa, Cyperus Scarious 3Rd Row: Seeds Of Elaeocarpus Angustifolius, Abrus Precatorius, Celastrus Paniculatus, Vigna Unquiculata.

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Download or read book Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition written by Manfred Lamprecht and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-09-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of antioxidants in sports is controversial due to existing evidence that they both support and hinder athletic performance. Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition covers antioxidant use in the athlete ́s basic nutrition and discusses the controversies surrounding the usefulness of antioxidant supplementation. The book also stresses how antioxidants may affect immunity, health, and exercise performance. The book contains scientifically based chapters explaining the basic mechanisms of exercise-induced oxidative damage. Also covered are methodological approaches to assess the effectiveness of antioxidant treatment. Biomarkers are discussed as a method to estimate the bioefficacy of dietary/supplemental antioxidants in sports. This book is useful for sport nutrition scientists, physicians, exercise physiologists, product developers, sport practitioners, coaches, top athletes, and recreational athletes. In it, they will find objective information and practical guidance.

Download or read book Herbal Medicine in Andrology written by Ralf Henkel and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herbal Medicine in Andrology: An Evidence-Based Update provides a comprehensive overview of ethnomedical approaches in andrology, including ethnopharmacology of plant extracts and relevant bioactive compounds. It highlights information on the availability of medicinal plants and the legal and procedural processes involved in developing a marketable product. This reference helps clinicians and scientists develop an understanding on how herbal medicine can be used to treat andrological patients in practice. Only a limited number of journal articles are available on this topic, making this reference a valuable source of information for a large audience, including urologists, andrologists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists and basic scientists. - Provides essential evidence-based information about herbal medicine - Offers an ethnopharmacological background on bioactive compounds in certain plant extracts - Educates the basic scientist and clinician on the use of herbal medicines in andrology - Provides an update to recent advances on herbal medicine in andrology from world experts

Download or read book Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention written by Victor R Preedy and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 1227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of nuts and seeds to improve human nutritional status has proven successful for a variety of conditions including in the treatment of high cholesterol, reduced risk of Type-2 Diabetes, and weight control. Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention is a complete guide to the health benefits of nuts and seeds. This book is the only single-source scientific reference to explore the specific factors that contribute to these potential health benefits, as well as discussing how to maximize those potential benefits. - Organized by seed-type with detailed information on the specific health benefits of each to provide an easy-access reference for identifying treatment options - Insights into health benefits will assist in development of symptom-specific functional foods - Includes photographs for visual identification and confirmation - Indexed alphabetically by nut/seed with a second index by condition or disease

Download or read book Meyler s Side Effects of Herbal Medicines written by J. K. Aronson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2008-09-23 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book summarizes the adverse effects of a large range of herbal medicines and the active ingredients that they contain. It includes extensive lists of the families of plants that are used as herbal medicines, including the Latin names of genera and species as well as the common names of individual plants. The material is drawn from the 15th edition of the internationally renowned encyclopedia, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs: The Encyclopedia of Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions, and the latest volumes in the companion series, Side Effects of Drugs Annuals."--BOOK JACKET.

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Download or read book Medicinal Plant Research in Africa written by Victor Kuete and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 917 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pharmacopoeias of most African countries are available and contain an impressive number of medicinal plants used for various therapeutic purposes. Many African scholars have distinguished themselves in the fields of organic chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacognosy and other areas related to the study of plant medicinal plants. However, until now, there is no global standard book on the nature and specificity of chemicals isolated in African medicinal plants, as well as a book bringing together and discussing the main bioactive metabolites of these plants. This book explores the essence of natural substances from African medicinal plants and their pharmacological potential. In light of possible academic use, this book also scans the bulk of African medicinal plants extract having promising pharmacological activities. - The book contains data of biologically active plants of Africa, plant occurring compounds and synthesis pathways of secondary metabolites - This book explores the essence of natural substances from African medicinal plants and their pharmacological potential - The authors are world reknowned African Scientists