Category: Medicine
What Is Gymnema Sylvestre? Gymnema Sylvestre is a kind of perennial woody vine local to Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a wide application in Ayurvedic medicine. The common names of gymnema sylvestre is gymnema, Australian cowplant, and Periploca of the woods. The leaves and extracts of Gymnema Sylvestre consist of gymnemic acids, which are the …
What Is Kali Muriaticum? Kali Muriaticum, also known as Potassium Chloride (KCl). Kali Muriaticum in homeopathy is used for its balancing effects on the body’s cellular function. It also addresses problems related to thick secretions and is helpful in managing issues like acne, sore throats, and digestive complaints. Kali Muriaticum, in its pure chemical form, is …
What is Kali Bromatum? Kali Bromatum is a type of homeopathic medicine often used to treat various neurological and psychological conditions. Kali Bromatum is derived from potassium bromide, a chemical compound with soothing properties. Kali bromatum has a wide history for medical purposes; it directly acts on the central nervous system and helps to calm overstimulation …
What is Jaborandi? Jaborandi is a type of herb and its leaves are used to make medicine and treat various medical conditions. Despite significant safety concerns, Jaborandi is sometimes used to treat diarrhea and induce sweating. Additionally, it is occasionally applied to the eye for treating glaucoma. While Jaborandi itself is rarely used directly as a …
What is Ipecacuanha? Ipecacuanha is also known as Carapichea which is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. Ipecacuanha is an extract that is derived from the root of Psychotria ipecacuanha, also known as Cephaelis ipecacuanha, which belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Ipecacuanha majorly contains two key emetic alkaloids, cephaeline, and emetine. Traditionally, it …
What is Hydrastis Canadensis? Hydrastis canadensis is also known as Goldenseal, orangeroot, or yellow puccoon. It is a type of perennial herb from the buttercup family known as Ranunculaceae, which is native to North America. The Hydrastis canadensis plant is distinguished by its thick, yellow-knotted rootstock. The stem of Hydrastis canadensis is purplish and hairy above …
What Is Hydrocotyle Asiatica? Hydrocotyle Asiatica is commonly known as Centella asiatica, Indian pennywort, Asiatic pennywort, spade leaf, coin-wort, or gotu kola. It is a herbaceous, perennial plant found in the flowering plant family Apiaceae. It is found mainly in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and islands in the western Pacific Ocean. It is …
What Is Ignatia Amara? Ignatia amara is a homeopathic medicine that is made from the seeds of the Ignatia tree (Ignatia edulis), which is popularly known as the St. Ignatius bean. The primary use of ignatia amara is to treat symptoms related to emotional disturbances and stress. Ignatia amara is locally found in the Philippines. Ignatia …
What Is Hypericum Perforatum? Hypericum perforatum is commonly known as St John’s wort. It is a type of flowering plant in the family of Hypericaceae. Hypericum perforatum is a perennial plant that grows up to one meter tall, with multiple yellow flowers that have clearly visible black glands around their edges, long stamens (male reproductive organs), …
What Is Hyoscyamus Niger? Hyoscyamus niger is also commonly known as henbane, black henbane, and stinking nightshade. It is a poisonous plant that belongs to the tribe Hyoscyameae of the nightshade family Solanaceae. Hyoscyamus niger is native to temperate Europe and Siberia and naturalized in Great Britain and Ireland. Hyoscyamus niger is used in traditional herbal …
