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Neem (Azadirachta indica)
- Anti-inflammatory,
- antiarthritic,
- antipyretic,
- hypoglycaemic, diabetes,
- spermicidal,
- antifungal, antibacterial,
- diuretic,
- antitumor activity,
- immunomodulatory effects,
- scabies, wounds, ulcers,
- anti-secretary and proton pump inhibitory activity, has therapeutic potential for controlling gastric hypersecretion and gastroesophageal and gastroduodenal ulcers.
Nettle Herb (Urtica dioica)
- Hypoglycaemic, diabetes,
- diuretic, gout,
- anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic,
- hypotensive,
- circulatory stimulant,
- skin diseases,
- all prostate complaints,
- a botanical formula consisting of whole herb Urtica dioica and Pygeum africanum bark was found to inhibit aromatase and 5-alpha reductase and inhibition of5-alpha reductase interferes with conversion of testosterone to DHT, high levels of of which are associated with BPH and prostate cancer. The best-researched indication for nettle is use of the root for men with symptomatic BPH, something nettle is not known for traditionally. At least fourdouble-blind clinical trials confirm the efficacy of nettle root for BPH symptoms alone or in combination. Earlier research on a combination with Pygeum extract at two dose levels, a combination with alpha-adrenergic antagonists, and a combination with Serrenoa repens (saw palmetto) fruit extracts all show the benefits of nettle root. In perhaps the most persuasive trial, a combination of nettle and saw palmetto was just as effective as finasteride (Proscar®) in improving symptoms of BPH in a 48-week, double-blind trial, with fewer and milder adverse effects in the herbal group than the drug group.
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
- Traditionally, noni fruit was used by Polynesians to combat fatigue and mprove quality of life scores related to physical functioning and energy levels. Morinda citrifolia improves endurance and increase overall physical performance.
- antibacterial, antiviral,
- analgesic,
- anti-inflammatory,
- immune enhancing effects,
- increases bone mineral density and mineral element concentration,
- effective in protecting the liver from extrinsic toxin exposure,
- modulates the immune system via activating of the CB2 receptors, and suppressing of the IL-4, but increasing the production of IFN-gamma cytokines.
Notoginseng (Panax notoginseng)
- Inhibitory effect on HIV-1 reverse transcriptase,
- antiproliferative activity,
- analgesic,
- hypoglycemic, diabetes,
- anti-inflammatory,
- anti-arrhytmic effects,
- anticarcinogen,
- protective effects on ischemic brain damage,
- immunostimulating activity, immunomodulating activity,
- hepatoprotective.
Nigella seed (Nigella sativa)
- Insulinotropic properties, strong hypoglycemic activity, diabetes, induces gluconeogenesis in liver, may be useful in controlling the diabetic complications.
- against oxidative stress, antioxidant,
- inhibits lipoxygenase in polymorphonuclear leukocytes
- hepatoprotective,
- bronchodilatator, prophylactic effect on asthma, spasmolytic, calcium antagonist,
- anti-inflammatory,
- analgesic,
- antibacterial activity, antimicrobial,
- improves blood lipid profile,
- diuretic,
- hypotensive,
- protective against cytomegalovirus,
- immunopotentiating and immunomodulatory effects,
- antitumor activity,
- inhibits histamine release from mast cells,
- inhibits chemical carcinogenesis,
- could be useful in the treatment of Blastocystis hominis,
- has antiepileptic effects in children with refractory seizures.
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
- Chronic diarrhoea,
- inhibits cyclooxygenase,
- anti-inflammatory,
- antimicrobial,
- analgesic,
- antithrombotic,
- hypolipidemic effects,
- prevention of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis,
- hepatoprotector,
- anticarcinogenic activity,
- strong sedative,
- macelignan from Myristica fragrans effectively inhibits melanin biosynthesis and thus could be employed as a new skin-whitening agent,
- memory-enhancing effect.
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