Valerian has a long tradition as a sleep-inducing agent, with the added benefit of not producing a hangover feeling the next day. Clinical research of valerian has shown its efficacy in the treatment of mild insomnia. A Dutch study by Wissenschaftliche Beratung Pharma gave 121 people with insomnia dried valerian root for 28 days. At […]
The Benefits of Ayurvedic Herb Bacopa
Bacopa (Bacopa monniera), a traditional herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, Bacopa is a great neurotonic, adaptogen, tranquilizing, memory and learning enhancing, cerebral activator herb. It has a beneficial action on the brain, memory, mental deficiency, Alzheimer’s disease, learning skills, anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD. Bacopa has been shown to have anti-anxiety effects in animal research. […]
Ginseng, Mental Performance and Alzheimer’s Disease
Research supports ginseng’s effectiveness at improving the ability to withstand stress, improve work performance and quality, and enhance mental function. It has also been shown to increase the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone, which stimulates an increase in adrenal hormone secretion. Ginseng (Panax ginseng) can prevent the nicotine-induced release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is what […]
Curcumin for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
Curcumin (Curcuma longa) is the main biologically active phytochemical compound of turmeric. It is extracted, concentrated, standardized and researched. Curcumin, which gives the yellow color to turmeric, was first isolated almost two centuries ago, and its structure as diferuloylmethane was determined in 1910. Curcumin has been part of Indian traditional medicine for thousands of years, […]