• Relative to previous times such as the past centuries, the use of Nigerian herbs , spices and traditional medicinal plants have grown significantly. (naijagists.com)
  • Nigerian herbs, spices and traditional medicine is a mine of gold waiting to be tapped and fortunately Nigeria and the entire world are coming to see this. (naijagists.com)
  • Below is a list common Nigerian herbs, spices and traditional plants and their uses. (naijagists.com)
  • Due to the influx of the use and acceptance of herbs, spices and traditional medicinal plants in Nigeria, these ingredients have become widely used both by the local masses and elites. (naijagists.com)
  • we pleased to introduce ourselves as Exporters of Senna Leaves, Senna Pods, all Indian Medicinal Herbs, Spices used for Health food tea, and Dried Marine Products to worldwide For your kind information, we have own Processing Unit and are in this field of Business for more than 2 decades. (greenpeople.org)
  • Although Western medicines have been the dominant treatment used by hyperlipidemic patients, their adverse effects and part of patients' intolerance to the pharmacotherapy make traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) one of their alternatives. (hindawi.com)
  • In the last few decades, hundreds of Chinese herbal medicines in the form of compounds, extracts, single herbs, or formulae have been reported to be effective for the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia [ 16 ], especially those high-fat diet (HFD) induced cases. (hindawi.com)
  • The most common reasons for using traditional medicine are that it is more affordable, more closely corresponds to the patient's ideology, allays concerns about the adverse effects of chemical (synthetic) medicines, satisfies a desire for more personalized health care, and allows greater public access to health information. (persiaway.com)
  • Furthermore, traditional medicines are widely perceived as natural and safe, that is, not toxic. (persiaway.com)
  • This alliance aims to digitise and certify Bhutan's treasured Sowa-Rigpa, the ancient Traditional Medicines known for its complex diagnostic techniques and use of natural herbs. (wtrf.com)
  • It aims to promote Sowa-Rigpa Traditional Medicines globally, reinforcing Bhutan's status as a premium herbs and medicinal plant provider. (wtrf.com)
  • 85% of the world's population employ herbs as medicines, and 40% of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. contain plant-derived materials. (fedcoseeds.com)
  • However, conception occasionally occurs when acupuncture and herbal medicines are used without traditional medical interventions. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • The prevalence of alternative medicines and the popularity of herbs and traditional medicine formulae are increasing in North America. (medscape.com)
  • International travelers who become ill may encounter herbal medicines or other local traditional folk remedies. (cdc.gov)
  • Medicinal plants used by traditional medical practitioners (TMP) to treat cancers are considered safe when used alone or combined with conventional therapy to ensure their effectiveness and eliminate the toxic effects of orthodox medicines. (who.int)
  • Context: Lead, mercury , and arsenic have been detected in a substantial proportion of Indian-manufactured traditional Ayurvedic medicines. (cdc.gov)
  • the use of a wide range of complemen- logical study of self-medication among tary and alternative medicine (CAM) adults attending pharmacies reported Data collection such as herbal medicines (herbs or that nearly 81% of medications were A predesigned interview questionnaire herbal preparations), nutritional sup- purchased without prescription ( 9 ). (who.int)
  • National legislation protects the use of traditional medicines, but there are no active public policies to integrate them into healthcare systems. (bvsalud.org)
  • Likewise, research and education play an important role in promoting actions to better understand various aspects related to traditional medicines. (bvsalud.org)
  • The use of medicinal herbs and bioactive phytochemicals and our scientific knowledge of them comprise the modern field of phytosciences. (vin.com)
  • Traditional Chinese medicine uses formulas containing mixtures of herbs to treat various ailments. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Design: A search using 5 Internet search engines and the search terms Ayurveda and Ayurvedic medicine identified 25 Web sites offering traditional Ayurvedic herbs, formulas, or ingredients commonly used in Ayurveda, indicated for oral use, and available for sale. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, acupuncture and herbs will not work to address tubal adhesions which can occur as a result of pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis . (americanpregnancy.org)
  • However, in this situation, an individual could still benefit from acupuncture and herbs because of the potential effect of the improved ovarian and follicular function. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Clinical observations from the Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness suggest that the most effective fertility treatments involve a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and traditional medicine. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Dr. Berkley is an expert in acupuncture, medicinal herbs and traditional medicine as a means to treat infertility. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Many herbalists say the most effective way to use medicinal herbs is to boil them twice, then discard them and drink the "tea" - a process known as decoction. (wunc.org)
  • However, usage of traditional remedies increases when conventional medicine is ineffective in the treatment of disease, such as in advanced cancer and in the face of new infectious diseases. (persiaway.com)
  • Interest in traditional herbal remedies continues to grow. (fedcoseeds.com)
  • Traditional herbal remedies are limited to botanicals of German/European origin already marked in Germany prior to 1978 with mild or prophylactic properties. (globinmed.com)
  • For example, an herb called ma huang ( Ephedra ), an ingredient in many remedies, is a stimulant that can increase heart rate and blood pressure and thus increase the risk of stroke or heart attack. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The results emphasize the need for more scientific evidence of the efficacy of herbal medicinal products already incorporated in the popular knowledge to treat oral problems in order to make it an accessible and alternative method for prevention and therapy in dentistry. (bvsalud.org)
  • Traditional Chinese medicine is gaining acceptance in the U.S., though still largely as a complementary treatment. (wunc.org)
  • As a contribution to facilitate access to available evidence, as well as to identify knowledge gaps, the TCMI Americas Network, the Brazilian Academic Consortium of Integrative Health (CABSIN) and BIREME/PAHO/WHO, have joined efforts to systematize the scientific evidence on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) through evidence maps. (bvsalud.org)
  • Argentina's regulations and policies in Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) encompass a diverse range of initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility and intercultural perspectives. (bvsalud.org)
  • Currently, although the Ministry of Health in Argentina encourages research and awareness campaigns for the recognition of ancestral knowledge and traditional and complementary medicine, in practice, it achieves limited objectives. (bvsalud.org)
  • In response to emerging developments, the recent resolutions 781 of 2022 and modification of Resolution 767/2023 address cannabis-based products for human medicinal use, establishing a distinct category while building upon existing TCM regulations. (bvsalud.org)
  • Pursell describes 100 plants and herbs with medicinal properties as well as the ways naturopaths use them, where to find them, or how to grow them at home…a beginner's guide to making herb blends, teas, cordials, capsules, and more, with plenty of recipes. (bkwrks.com)
  • The Herbal Apothecary takes both modern science and traditional healing methods into account, providing techniques for making teas, tinctures, salves, and syrups aimed at alleviating colds, headaches, and other ailments. (bkwrks.com)
  • Cunliffe, who's spent most of his career in the research space (though he does see a few lucky clients), says there's data behind the old-school classics as well as some supplements, teas, and herbs to help us get our freak on. (goop.com)
  • Thus, new pharmacological therapeutic strategies, such as natural compounds or medicinal herbal extracts composed of multiple compounds, are designed to specifically act on multiple neural and biochemical targets. (hindawi.com)
  • Recently, science has started to back up traditional claims that turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties. (healthline.com)
  • For the low cost, effectiveness, and fewer side effects, the popularity of using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to handle hyperlipidemia is increasing and its role in health care has been recognized by the public at large. (hindawi.com)
  • These herbs are traded everywhere, or planted individually and are consumed for the long term health benefits they offer. (naijagists.com)
  • This medicinal plant is widely consumed all over Nigeria due to the several health benefits offered when its juice is extracted from the leaves. (naijagists.com)
  • The various health benefits and healing qualities of herbs have been known for generations. (victoriananursery.co.uk)
  • If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs. (anniesremedy.com)
  • To get the highest degree of health benefits, try ditching the traditional method of smoking cannabis for more health-conscious alternatives, such as vaporizing, tinctures, topicals, and edibles. (newstarget.com)
  • Most of these herbs have been valued for their stress-relieving effects since ancient times, yet they're still among the most important health-supportive tools for those of us living in the 21st century. (losethebackpain.com)
  • There are also other components in medicinal herbs such as minerals, sugars, vitamins, amino acids, lipids and other pharmacologically "lesser important" constituents that can support health and healing. (vin.com)
  • The map presents an overview of the evidence on the effects of Medicinal Plants for health outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, one herb, used alone rather than as a part of a mixture, may not be considered effective by traditional health care professionals. (msdmanuals.com)
  • medicinal plants, dentistry, public health. (bvsalud.org)
  • Contamination and adulteration of herbal medicinal products can pose serious threats to human health. (cdc.gov)
  • Furthermore, developed economies is clear from the fact that the decrease in have invested in education which has a general mortality and increase in life ex- positive impact on health in terms of en- pectancy during the last century and half couraging health protection and promotion. (who.int)
  • Most of the studies on this herb use turmeric extracts that contain mostly curcumin itself, with dosages usually exceeding 1 gram per day. (healthline.com)
  • Since the project began in the spring, the Appalachian Medicinal Herb Growers Consortium has helped plant nine farms in the area. (wunc.org)
  • A hardy herb plant that looks just as good in the ornamental garden. (victoriananursery.co.uk)
  • That's why she has to start early in the year with her helpers to walk around the almost 150 hectare medicinal plant protection area that she looks after. (unitedplantsavers.org)
  • She runs an organization called United Plant Savers, which is believed to be the only one in the world dedicated to protecting medicinal plants. (unitedplantsavers.org)
  • The United Plant Savers have created a program where landowners can register as "forest farmers" and cultivate medicinal plants. (unitedplantsavers.org)
  • According to Navajo lore, for example, this tribe began using the osha herb to treat infections and stomach ailments after observing brown bears chewing the plant and smearing it on their fur. (unitedplantsavers.org)
  • Fewer than 10% of higher plant species have been investigated for their medicinal components. (fedcoseeds.com)
  • Before using or ingesting any medicinal plant, consult a healthcare practitioner familiar with botanical medicine. (fedcoseeds.com)
  • Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to plant-based medicine. (bkwrks.com)
  • The traditional reputation of ginseng … as a medicinal plant is based largely on the claimed ability to regularize bodily functions and maintain homeostasis. (losethebackpain.com)
  • Each participant will be given their own Native plant or Herb to take home. (orangeleader.com)
  • In real practice, formulae (at least consist of two herbs) are commonly prescribed to patients. (hindawi.com)
  • Using cytotoxic and antioxidant studies, the study attempted to assess some of the commonly used medicinal plants used to cure cancer among Yoruba people in Ogun, Oyo, Osun, and Lagos (South-West, Nigeria). (who.int)
  • Some attendees also drank a homemade medicinal dents were reported in China, Germany, Japan, and other liquor prepared by the host. (cdc.gov)
  • most cases of fatal poisoning made medicinal liquor were sealed before being opened and occurred in China ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • All 15 attendees who became ill drank the medicinal liquor interviews using a structured questionnaire. (cdc.gov)
  • 100%), including nine who drank only the medicinal liquor for inpatients were requested and abstracted from hospital and (five also consumed the baijiu, and one also drank beer). (cdc.gov)
  • of the nine patients who drank only the medicinal liquor died. (cdc.gov)
  • All attendees who drank the medicinal liquor became ill. (cdc.gov)
  • These research findings provide further pharmacological justifications for the medicinal use of SC in the management of respiratory diseases. (bvsalud.org)
  • That said, the use of cannabis as a medical tool may have its roots far earlier than what we may think and may have been consumed by the ancient Chinese in traditional healing. (cbdhealthandwellness.net)
  • When mixed with other herbs, cannabis helps put patients into a specific state that allows them to experience reduced amounts of pain during surgery. (cbdhealthandwellness.net)
  • For thousands of years, cannabis has been consumed as a medicine, including in ancient Chinese medicine, and continues to be part of traditional Chinese medicine today. (cbdhealthandwellness.net)
  • Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) , an herb at the center of a sordid history, deep controversy, and huge fanfare. (thealchemistskitchen.com)
  • Cannabis is an annual, dioecious, flowering herb with palmate, compound leaves and serrated leaflets. (thealchemistskitchen.com)
  • Cannabis, also known as "hemp" (though this term is often used to refer to Cannabis with low levels of THC, the principal psychoactive cannabinoid), has been used for millennia cross culturally for fiber, food, hemp seed and hemp seed oil, and medicinal and entheogenic purposes. (thealchemistskitchen.com)
  • Through a combination of traditional wisdom and modern science, many of the most effective natural aphrodisiacs, including the ones below, are much more thoroughly understood, and many are now available in concentrated nutraceutical supplements. (goop.com)
  • Are there interactions with herbs and supplements? (medlineplus.gov)
  • The interventions especially represent medicinal herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, mind-body therapies such as meditation and yoga, probiotics and other nutritional supplements, and homeopathic formulations. (bvsalud.org)
  • Director Jamie Starkey, like most practitioners, buys her herbs from China, but she says she'd like to see high-quality medicinal herbs grown in the U.S. (wunc.org)
  • That's a conservative estimate, because once they're presented with fresh, domestically grown herbs I think it's actually going to change practitioner behavior," Giblette says. (wunc.org)
  • Some herbs are customarily grown from divisions because they cannot come true from seed, such as scented thymes and flavored mints. (fedcoseeds.com)
  • Astragalus is a popular herb believed to have life-extending properties. (iherb.com)
  • For example, some evidence suggests that the herb Astragalus may improve quality of life for people being treated with chemotherapy for lung cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In both the East and the West , comfrey is recognized for a multitude of medicinal properties. (visiontimes.com)
  • Herbs are also grouped by their properties and actions. (anniesremedy.com)
  • The oldest Chinese pharmacopeia, Pen Ts'ao Ching, compiled in 2700 BC, lists it as a medicinal herb, prized for its anaesthetic properties, but also recommended it for 120 different forms of disease, menstrual disorders, and topical wounds. (thealchemistskitchen.com)
  • 10 showed that the prevalence of oral diseases is high and medicinal plants are increasingly gaining attention because of their antimicrobial properties. (bvsalud.org)
  • The emphasis is on fruits and vegetables that have important antioxidants as well as herbs, nuts, seeds, and green tea . (medscape.com)
  • Today's scientists have discovered that this adaptogenic herb helps prevent damage to your neurons and improves your neurological function during times of stress. (losethebackpain.com)
  • This is the most sought after type of traditional herbs in Nigeria as it is believed that this ingredients are capable of curing all types of ailments, including those that orthodox medicine is unable to deal with. (naijagists.com)
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient healing art believed to be over 3,500 years old. (iherb.com)
  • We go by their Latin name as opposed to their Chinese Pinyin medicinal name, because we're farmers working with the herbs themselves and not the medicine. (wunc.org)
  • This area of the Appalachians corresponds very nicely to the medicine belt in China, where a lot of the Chinese herbs are endemic - they grow naturally in the wild - so we're very excited to become a medicinal hub for Chinese herbs," Giblette says. (wunc.org)
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine, on the other hand, has been around for centuries. (cbdhealthandwellness.net)
  • Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) calls on comfrey for its ability to help repair tissue, stop bleeding, clear heat, boost yin, and strengthen blood and "qi," or life energy. (visiontimes.com)
  • The initiative will further empower Bhutanese companies to collaborate with international researchers and producers, fostering innovation and research in traditional medicine. (wtrf.com)
  • Thukten Choeda, CEO of Menjong Sorig Pharmaceuticals Corporation, highlighted the potential of this initiative to uplift local communities, raise global awareness of Bhutan's medicinal heritage, and establish the country as an innovation centre for traditional medicine. (wtrf.com)
  • You know, Reishi , the "king of herbs" in Chinese medicine? (wakeup-world.com)
  • Ashwagandha has been used in traditional Indian medicine for centuries to treat stress, pain, fatigue, and other disorders. (losethebackpain.com)
  • 10th International Conference on Traditional & Alternative Medicine - This conference is mainly focused on latest and exciting innovation in every area of alternative medicine. (globinmed.com)
  • Offers information on ASEAN Traditional Medicine. (globinmed.com)
  • Originating in China several millennia ago, traditional Chinese medicine is based on the theory that illness results from the imbalance of the life force (qi, pronounced chee) through the body. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Of all the medicinal herbs that begin with C - the next stop in our herbal alphabet - none is so widely recognized for its ability to heal as comfrey. (visiontimes.com)
  • It's also another adaptogenic herb widely used in some countries, such as Russia, for helping to cope with mental and physical stressors. (losethebackpain.com)
  • brought to me attention through a report on national T.V. Bacopa monnieri is a herb traditionally used in India as a nerve tonic to improve memory. (richters.com)
  • Ginseng is traditionally regarded as an anti-stress herb. (losethebackpain.com)
  • If the United States farmers can tap into growing Chinese herbs, but do it in a way where there's proper testing by third parties, they're able to identify the herbs properly, there's no contamination, no pesticides, you know, I think it's such a great opportunity," Starkey says. (wunc.org)
  • to go back to the traditional agricultural products. (wunc.org)
  • Abdulwahab and Al-Kholani 11 confirmed the increasing interest in natural products by presenting a study about a herbal dentifrice tested in a randomized trial, and demonstrating that there was no difference between using this dentifrice in comparison with the traditional one. (bvsalud.org)
  • Medicinal herbs such as black cohosh, licorice, and many more are available as plants , and shipped in the spring with orders from our Trees division. (fedcoseeds.com)
  • Most of single herbs and formulae demonstrated the improvement of hyperlipidemic conditions with multiple and diverse mechanisms of actions similar to conventional Western drugs in spite of their mild side effects. (hindawi.com)
  • Because mixtures can vary so much and because there are so many mixtures that could be studied, most conventional research usually studies one herb, not a mixture. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Training in traditional practices (as well as TCIM), are not common in the degree of national universities, neither in the professional or technician field, although with a few exceptions. (bvsalud.org)
  • In fact, comfrey's botanical name is also derived from its traditional use. (visiontimes.com)
  • You can browse alphabetically by common names, to find information on a popular herb like ginger , or find it listed by its botanical name , Zingiber officinale . (anniesremedy.com)
  • Collate and provide botanical information on the plants with medicinal values through a one-stop-centre. (globinmed.com)
  • On a fateful day after taking my bath, I took my phone and was going through some research, I bumped into a testimonial of a Herbs doctor { Dr Awase } who cures diverse diseases/viruses with Herbal medication. (smallwarsjournal.com)
  • In such cases, more research is needed to determine whether the herbs are effective. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Still, as alternative treatments gain traction and the demand for Chinese herbs grows, farmers in Appalachia are responding. (wunc.org)
  • Whilst we do not advocate the use of herbs in lieu of a doctor's visit, we do recommend the use of herbs to treat minor day-to-day ailments, including headaches, sunburn, bruises and hay fever. (victoriananursery.co.uk)
  • Since some of these herbs have potent effects, so be sure to look up any potential contraindications with regard to pregnancy, allergies, ailments, or other medications you may be taking. (wakeup-world.com)
  • More than a technological alliance, this collaboration represents a fusion of traditional practices and modern innovation. (wtrf.com)
  • Argentina has a long tradition of traditional medical practices. (bvsalud.org)
  • Which Herbs Interact with Medications? (iherb.com)
  • Herbs can be poisonous or interact with prescription medications to cause unpredictable adverse effects. (cdc.gov)
  • At the end of this session attendees will know how herbs work pharmacologically as well as by action, providing a strong rationale for their use in veterinary practice where we do not have equivalent drugs. (vin.com)
  • Due to increasing popularity of TCM, more extensive, well-designed preclinical and clinical trials on the potential synergistic and adverse side effects of herb-drug interactions as well as their mechanisms are warranted. (hindawi.com)
  • Hyperlipidemic patients should be warned about the potential risks of herb-drug interactions, particularly those taking anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs. (hindawi.com)
  • Safety aspects of medicinal herbs including the interactions data for herb-herb, herb-dietary supplement and etc. (globinmed.com)
  • It has been used in India for thousands of years as both a spice and medicinal herb. (healthline.com)
  • Today, it is again legal for recreational and medicinal use in certain countries and territories globally. (thealchemistskitchen.com)
  • The Appalachian Medicinal Herb Growers Consortium's goal is to raise plants that meet the quality standards demanded by clinical practitioners. (wunc.org)
  • Below, I've shared 9 common low-growing medicinal herbs and 1 mushroom that you may want to search for in your own backyard or surrounding neighborhoods - plus, we've also noted which regions they can be found in . (wakeup-world.com)
  • We are particularly interested in articles on clinical or animal-based evaluations of the effectiveness of traditional herbs, including formula. (hindawi.com)
  • Thus, we invite investigators to contribute brief and original articles on neurodegenerative diseases via multiple bioactivities and the potential therapeutic effects of medicinal herbs on these disorders. (hindawi.com)
  • It is a good alternative to pills which have other side effects, and herbs for sexual prowess effects also last longer. (naijagists.com)
  • While there is ample scientific evidence on many isolated phytochemicals (mainly animal studies) and their physiological effects, we still do not understand the complete activity of most herbs, nor their effects when in combination. (vin.com)
  • Each herb and mixture may have its own unique side effects. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It's exactly the way people in Appalachia have taken wild indigenous herbs for decades. (wunc.org)
  • Another group, isoquinoline alkaloids, include berberine, hydrastine and sanguinarine found in herbs such as barberry, Oregon Grape root, goldenseal and bloodroot). (vin.com)
  • Metals may be present due to the practice of rasa shastra (combining herbs with metals, minerals, and gems). (cdc.gov)
  • Despite the importance of TCM herbs and formulations, there is no comprehensive review summarizing their scientific findings on handling hyperlipidemia. (hindawi.com)
  • The oldest traditional recipes for herbal preparations were written down by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung around 5000 years ago. (unitedplantsavers.org)
  • Handbook of Northeastern Indian medicinal plants / James A. Duke. (who.int)
  • Common herbs are the types mostly consumed by Nigerians they include moringa, bitter leaf and many others. (naijagists.com)
  • A common ingredient among young male individuals and older counterparts, these herbs are consumed to boost sexual prowess and they have been found to be very effective. (naijagists.com)
  • Medicinal plants form the basis of healthcare for more than 80% of the world's current population, and their animals! (vin.com)
  • Anthraquinones - are red or yellow pigments found in well-known laxative herbs including aloe vera, senna, yellow dock, turkey rhubarb and cascara. (vin.com)