NADAN - Herbal Pharmacy

Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Traditionally maca root has been used in the Andean region for its supposed aphrodisiac and/or fertility-enhancing properties.
Modest empirical support exists for its ability to improve male sexual function, energizing effect,
excellent immunostimulant,
increases endurance,
chronic fatigue syndrome,
promotes mental clarity,
enhances memory,
excellent treatment of menstrual irregularities,
improves female hormonal balance,
very useful in menopause,
improves sexual desire, improves sexual performances, improves semen parameters, impotence, infertility,
inhibits endogenous carcinogenesis,
chemopreventive agent, anaemia,
tuberculosis,
has a marked influence on fracture healing, effective in the prevention of estrogen deficient bone loss,
nutritious herbal health supplement with positive effects on overall health and nutritional status.

Madder Root (Rubia cordifolia)

Inhibits hepatitis B surface antigen secretion,
inhibits lipid peroxidation,
hemostatic, uterine bleeding, postnatal bleeding,
increases circulation,
blood stasis,
dissolves clots, thrombosis,
anticonvulsant,
antioxidant,
antitumor activity,
antibacterial activity,
increases leukocyte counts in leukopenia.

Magnolia Bark (Magnolia officinalis)

Inhibits tumor metastasis,
inhibits tumor cells invasion,
magnolol possesses strong antimetastatic ability and that it may be a lead compound for drug development,
inhibits proliferation of human colon carcinoma and liver cancer by inhibiting DNA synthesis and activating apoptosis,
inhibitory effect on human fibrosarcoma, all ailments of the nose, sinusitis,
antiplatelet effects,
very potent antioxidant,
antithrombin activity,
bacteriostatic activity,
potent anticonvulsant,
strong antiallergic activity,
strong anxiolytic effect,
excellent for some types of asthma,
stimulates biosynthesis of the steroid hormones in the adrenal gland cortex,
inhibits peroxidation,
inhibits oxidation of low density lipoproteins,
protects cortical neurons from hypoxia,
inhibits Acyl-CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase,
inhibits cholesterol biosynthesis,
protects liver against peroxidation,
protects myocard,
inhibits skin tumors promotion, rectal application is the best way of the application.

Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica)

Natural pain-killer,
antiinflammatory,
respiratory tract, bronchodilatatory effects, asthma, antihistaminic,
uterine stimulant activity,
thrombopoeitic activity,
tuberculosis,
antiallergic,
anti-ulcer agent of great therapeutic relevance.

Mango Ginger (Curcuma amada)

Asthma, bronchitis,
hiccups, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea,
very potent antifungal, antibacterial, insecticidal, and antioxidant properties.

Manna Ash Cortex (Fraxinus ornus)

Hysteralgia,
mild laxative, haemorrhoids, constipation,
antioxidative,
anti-inflammatory,
wound healing,
antiviral,
especially valuable for children and pregnant women.

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Anti-inflammatory,
antifungal, some skin complaints,
duodenal ulcer,
free radical scavenger,
antiedematous activity,
anti-HIV activity,
antimutagenic activity,
antibacterial, antiviral,
a tea of the petals tones up the circulation and, taken regularly, can ease varicose veins.

Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)

Cough, antitussive, demulcent,
peptic ulcer, gastric catarrh, intestinal catarrh, the root counters excess stomach acid,
cystitis, bladder infections, diuretic,
highly emollient,
slightly laxative and odontalgic.

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)

Potent diuretic,
diaphoretic,
wounds, hemostatic,
prevention of uterine cervical cancer,
hypoglycaemic effects, diabetes,
broken bones,
antirheumatic,
anti-inflammatory,
hyperacidity,
fever, acute
cystitis,
anticoagulating effects.

Melilot (Melilotus officinalis)

Antithrombotic, thrombosis,
lowers cholesterol,
suppressive effect on thermal-induced oedema,
varicose veins,
good for eyes,
has antiinflammatory effects because it reduced the activation of circulating phagocytes and lowered citrulline production,
used either externally or internally, can help treat varicose veins and haemorrhoids though it requires a long-term treatment for the effect to be realised,
helps to reduce the risk of phlebitis and thrombosis,
contains coumarins and, as the plant dries or spoils, these become converted to dicoumarol, a powerful anticoagulant,
should be used with some caution,
it should not be prescribed to patients with a history of poor blood clotting or who are taking warfarin medication.

Midnight Horror (Oroxylum indicum)

Excellent for gastric ulcer, excellent for dyspepsia,
anticancer activity,
blood vomiting, gout,
menstrual disorders,
tonsil inflammation, tonsil pain,
anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic and anti-hypersensitivity effects,
baicalein was found as an active component of Oroxylum indicum,
has anti-tumor effects on human cancer cells, and therefore Oroxylum indicum extract could be used in supplementary cancer therapy.

Milletia (Millettia reticulata)

Used mainly to treat menstrual problems,
invigorates the blood,
anemia in women,
induces the production of red blood cells,
antitumor activity of rotenone.

Mistletoe (Viscum album)

Hypotensive,
cardiac depressant, reduces heart rate,
acts directly on nervus vagus,
arteriosclerosis,
nervous tachycardia,
chorea,
antineoplastic,
nerve relaxant,
immunostimulatory,
cytotoxic and proapoptotic effects.

Morinda Root (Morinda officinalis)

Hypoglycaemic activity, diabetes,
painful knees and legs, excellent for arthritis,
antibacterial,
adreno-cortical stimulant,
antidepressant,
androgenic,
cerebral restorative,
interferon inducent,
antioxidant,
excellent kidney tonic, all kidney and bladder problems,
premature ejaculation,
frequent urination, incontinence,
irregular menstruations,
chronic inflamation of nerves, especially the sciatic nerve,
high blood pressure,
antistress,
antidepressive,
increases bone mineral density and mineral element concentration
protect the function of sperm membrane and protect the structure and function of sperm membrane, that is one of the mechanisms for treating male's infertility and asthenoospermia with Morinda officinalis preparations.

Motherwort (Leonurus sibiricus)

Stimulating action on the uterus,
antitumor activity,
decreases blood viscosity and fibrinogen volume
antibacterial,
antispasmodic,
cardiac,
diaphoretic,
diuretic,
hypnotic, sedative,
hypotensive,
painful and irregular menstruation, menstrual regulator,
post-partum bleeding,
oedema,
kidney complaints, kidney stones,
rheumatic fever,
the herb contains an alkaloid called leonurine, which has a curare-like effect on the motor-endings of the nervous system, acting as a stimulant to the respiratory system, but in large doses causing respiratory paralysis.

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

Digestive disorders,
analgesic,
sterility,
bleeding during pregnancy,
menstrual problems,
uterine bleeding,
antibacterial,
antioxidant,
antiulcerogenic activity.

Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides)

Ptychopetalum olacoides, known as Muira puama, is regarded as a "nerve tonic" in the Amazon. Traditional uses include states of lassitude with noticeable lack of desire/motivation, and to manage particularly stressful (physical and/or psychological) circumstances.
Enhances mental and physical performances,
excellent natural antidepressive,
for neuromuscular problems, rheumatism,
sexual stimulant, aphrodisiac,
menstrual disturbances,
central nervous system tonic, adaptogenic, antifatigue, antistress,
reduces body fat percentage,
Ptychopetalum olacoides contains useful neuroprotective compounds, reduces free-radical production in the hypothalamus, lead to significant decrease in lipid peroxidation in the cerebral cortex, striatum and hypothalamus, as well as in the carbonyl content in cerebellum and striatum. In terms of antioxidant enzymes, catalase activity was increased in the cortex, striatum, cerebellum and hippocampus, while glutathione peroxidase activity was increased in the hippocampus,
significantly improves long-term memory in adults.

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Has been used to treat pulmonary problems, excellent expectorant, respiratory tract tonic, bronchitis,
inflammatory diseases, asthma, spasmodic coughs,
diarrhoea and migraine headaches,
otitis media, ear pain,
inhibits influenca virus,
inhibits herpes simplex virus,
antibacterial activity (especially the water extract) was observed with Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli.

Mulungu (Erythrina mulungu)

Potent natural sedative, a tranquilizer in Brazilian popular medicine,
epilepsy,
insomnia,
asthma, chronic bronchitis,
liver disorders,
diuretic,
scientific results suggest that the alkaloids erythravine and (+)-11alpha-hydroxy-erythravine are responsible for the anxiolytic effects, effects on a specific subset of defensive behaviors which have been associated with generalized anxiety disorder.

Mustard seed black (Brassica nigra)

Gout,
pain killer, rheumatism, arthritis, arthrosis, various forms of neuralgia,
used in the treatment of indurations of liver and spleen,
significant antitumor activity,
hiccup, aids digestion.

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)

Expectorant,
antimicrobial,
anti-inflammatory,
immunostimulant, increases defence,
increases the number of white blood cells,
infections,
mouth ulcers, pharyngitis,
sinusitis,
brucellosis,
hypoglycaemic effects, diabetes,
anticarcinogenic effects.