Essays about: "herbal remedies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words herbal remedies.

1. 1. Odlingsvärd medicinalväxt Schisandra chinensis fjärilsranka

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Susanne Stenqvist; [2016]
   Keywords : Schisandra; medicinalväxt; lignaner; sekundära metaboliter; adaptogen; basala angiospermer;

   Abstract : Schisandra chinensis är en tvåhjärtbladig växt och ingår i familjen Schisandraceae och i släktet Schisandra. Släktet innehåller ett tjugotal arter som är klätterväxter. Blommorna är oftast enkönade, blomställningen är enkel. Frukten är ett aggregat och är fäst längs med den förlängda blomaxeln. READ MORE

3. 2. Local Use of Traditional and Modern Medicine : A case study in Babati District, Tanzania

   University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

   Author : Magdalena Iancu; [2011]
   Keywords : ethnobotany; midwifery; healers; herbal remedies; indigenous knowledge;

   Abstract : This study aims to identify traditional medicines which people use in Babati District, Tanzania and to find out which direction the local use and knowledge of traditional medicine is taking in comparison with modern medicine (MM). It is a case study based both on primary and secondary sources. READ MORE

4. 3. Pepparmyntans bioaktiva ämnen - hur påverkar de människors hälsa?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Anton Pallin; [2010]
   Keywords : pepparmynta; örtte; antioxidanter; luteolin; mentol; menton;

   Abstract : Since early civilization, herbal tea has been used as remedies for an abundance of different diseases. Among these herbal remedies, peppermint (Mentha piperita) was used for its effect on bowel related ailments. Even though peppermint was not described until late 17th century, it has been used since 1000 years before Christ by the Egyptians. READ MORE

5. 4. Örter som fodertillskott till häst : populärt komplement utan risker?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

   Author : Jennie Larsson; [2010]
   Keywords : örter; häst; fodertillskott; enkätstudie;

   Abstract : In the Swedish market, there is a wide selection of herbs as supplement to the horse´s feed. A trend today is that many companies are marketing herbal remedies with allegations of medical effects. If you want to sell the product for that purpose it must be verified and approved as drug or natural remedy by the Medical Products Agency. READ MORE

6. 5. Medical plants : change of use with time

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Science

   Author : Emelie Jansson; [2007]
   Keywords : medical plants; medical changes of use; Echinacea purpurea; Echinacea pallida; Digitalis purpurea; Digitalis lanata; Hypericum perforatum; herbal medicine; modern medecine; heart medicine; respiratory infections; psychological disorders;

   Abstract : Since the beginning of time, the humankind has used plants to cure all sorts of diseases, both physiological and psychological. With the entry of modern medicine the herbal remedies became unpopular but today herbal medicine is becoming more and more popular all over the world. READ MORE