Pectin is a viscous soluble fiber that forms gels found in natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
Due to its advantages of biological activity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, renewability, low cost and easy modification, pectin has been more and more used in food, medical treatment, cosmetics, biological implants, drug delivery, tissue engineering, textiles and other fields.
At present, there are a variety of pectin health foods on the market, such as: apple pectin, ci
Mucuna pruriens, a rich source of natural L-dopa, a precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine, makes up about 7% of seeds, and has been used to treat several brain-related diseases in the ancient books of the traditional Indian medicine system Ayurveda, most commonly Parkinson's disease.
In empirical medicine, what are the effects of Mucuna prurien? Are there any side effects of Mucuna prurien? See text analysis for details
What is Mucuna prurien?
Mucuna pruriens, also known as quinoa/tige
Glucomannan is a perennial plant konjac rich in soluble high viscosity fiber, also known as konjac cellulose, konjac powder, konjac gum, has been consumed by humans for hundreds of years, polymer, calorie-free characteristics, regarded as an ingredient to promote weight loss
In empirical medicine, what are the benefits of ingesting glucomannylene? Are there any side effects of glucomannan? See text analysis for details
What is glucomannan?
Glucomannan is a water-soluble polysaccharide subst
Tea tree oil is a common and popular ingredient in various household and cosmetics, including shampoos, massage oils, lotions, detergents, etc., known for its potential bactericidal properties, and has inhibiting effects on various bacteria, fungi, viruses and mites in some experiments.
In empirical medicine, what are the benefits of using tea tree oil? Are there any side effects or contraindications? See text analysis for details.
What is tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil is an essential oil dist
In the previous article, the effects and side effects of oregano oil, we mentioned the various potential benefits of oregano oil, including antioxidant, antibacterial and fungal, anti-inflammatory, prevention of metabolic diseases, improvement of upper respiratory tract diseases, antioxidant, anti-cancer.
However, it should still be unclear how to use oregano oil, which will be introduced below.
How to use oregano oil?
Generally, oregano oil on the market is often sold in liquid or capsule
Fenugreek is a plant with both medicinal and edible properties, and in folk medicine, fenugreek is used as a lactation/milking agent and is also used to treat various diseases or disorders, including diabetes, cancer, hyperlipidemia, inflammation, wounds, bacterial and fungal infections, weakness and leg edema.
What are the benefits of fenugreek in empirical medicine? Are there any side effects of fenugreek? See text analysis for details
What is fenugreek?
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graec
Argan oil is a natural vegetable oil with high economic value.
The main traditional use of this oil is for consumption, usually directly with bread for breakfast or for cooking, in addition, it is also used in traditional medicine and more recently hair and makeup products.
In empirical medicine, what are the benefits of using argan oil? Are there any side effects of argan oil? See text analysis for details
What is argan oil?
Argan oil is extracted from the fruit of the argan tree, which
Tyrosine is a common amino acid dietary supplement often used to improve alertness and concentration in stressful situations.
In empirical medicine, what are the benefits of tyrosine supplementation? Are there any side effects of tyrosine? See text analysis for details.
What is Tyrosine?
Tyrosine is a non-essential neutral amino acid or conditioned essential amino acid, because it can be synthesized from the essential amino acid phenylalanine, which is a precursor used by the body to make p
Fo-Ti is known as one of China's four great treasure medicines (others: ginseng, deer antler velvet, and Ganoderma lucidum)
In empirical medicine, what are the benefits of Fo-Ti? Are there any side effects of Fo-Ti? See text analysis for details.
What is Fo-Ti?
Fo-Ti is a species of plant in the family Tateaceae, a perennial herb whose common medicinal site is its tuber-like root (dark brown in color), as a famous Chinese herbal medicine, first recorded in the "Kaibao Materia Medica" publis
D-Mannose is a popular health ingredient associated with urinary tract infections, alongside cranberries and probiotics
In empirical medicine, what are the benefits of D-mannose? Whether there are side effects of D-mannose is detailed in the text analysis
What is D-Mannose?
D-mannose is a monosaccharide structurally associated with glucose that is involved in numerous metabolic processes, especially in the glycosylation of certain proteins, and plays an important role in many tissues and or
