A Brief Look at Chamomile

“Use of herbs as medicines dates back to the beginning of civilized man. The earliest known written records of herbal medicines were inscribed on a six thousand year old clay tablet written by the Sumerians, who lived on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now known as Iraq”(History).

Also known as the oxygen family, chalcogens are sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium(Te), and polonium (Po). Oxygen (O) is also in group 16, where chalcogens are located on the periodic table. While it is defined as a chalcogen, oxygen and oxides are often separated from chalcogens because its chemical behavior is much different than that of the other elements in the group. The other elements in the group show similar patterns in their electron configurations resulting in similar chemical behavior. The name chalcogen means "ore former," derived from the Greek words chalcos: ore and -gen: formation. An interesting fact is that oxygen is the most abundant element on Earth, second most in the Atmosphere, and third in the whole universe. It is

Is has been known for a long period that turmeric can heal physical diseases, but, until now, turmeric’s mental goods have been almost unknown. Turmeric is an old root used for its known healing qualities for many centuries. Turmeric originates from the rhizome of the Curcuma longa herb. To produce it, the roots of this herb are boiled, dried and later ground into a powder form. Generally used in China and India community medicine, turmeric benefits are astonishing and capable of treating a wide range of illnesses.

Natural products used to treat many diseases for a long time. Natural products derived from many sources such as fungus like Piptoporus betulinus, which is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant and plants like Alhagi maurorum, which is used to treat anorexia, constipation, dermatosis, epistaxis, fever, leprosy, and obesity. (1) In this research, we will focus on one natural product derived from a plant called Serenoa repens. Serenoa repens also called Saw palmetto, is a plant grows up to 1m in width and 3m in height. Each part of it has different uses, for example, its leaves are used to make thatching, baskets, fans, brushes, brooms, rope, fire kindling, fish traps and dolls and its berries are used as food and as medicine. There are many

“There are no clinical data to support the use of chasteberry for reducing sexual desire, which has been a traditional application.” Even though Chasteberry has been used in the past for treatment of the body til this day, it does not have enough evidence to prove its effectiveness.

The plant species that I researched was Medicago sativa, or more commonly known as Alfalfa. I found this to be a very intriguing plant to research because we grow alfalfa on the farm as a fodder feed for the animals but I had no idea that it had such a practical use in modern medicine. It is believed that alfalfa was first grown somewhere within the Middle East and then spread to Europe and parts of Asia, the colonists brought it over from Europe to America. And today it can be found in nearly every continent used to feed livestock. The leaves of Alfalfa are what is beneficial in the use of medicine.The leaves are known to have positve affects on the digestive system and can help to lower cholesterol. They also aide with the cleansing the

Traditionally, Witch-hazel branches were used to locate underground sources of water, but Hamamelis virginiana was also well known as a medicinal plant by Native Americans. “Extracts from the leaves, twigs, and bark were used to reduce inflammation, stop bleeding, and check secretions of the mucous membranes” (Anzelone). A number of

Chamomile - Chamomile contains properties that relax intestinal muscles and the stomach, while also calming inflammation leading to abdominal pain.

accomplish their goals. One such herb is the water hyssop, scientific name Bacopa monnieri. Bacopa is

The cilantro can be more helpful by this study for making it a medicinal herb to benefits individuals for some sickness that can be cured by this herb. Some sickness like abdominal pain and diarrhea. This will help future researchers who are willing to make it improved some circumstances that can be benefit people for good

We often think of this edible herb as being one of the main ingredients of Italian cooking. However, this herb in question is an essential component of Greek, Spanish, Mexican, and Mediterranean cooking. Furthermore, this herb belongs to the mint family! Truly, we do not think of this plant as being “minty” at all. However, those of us who grow it in our gardens can see how this prolific perennial is similar to mint –– it grows very well here in Arkansas and can “take over” an herb

The study of cancer has impact millions of lives and scientist have continued to research new treatments for this disease. Scientists are coming close to developing a cure for this disease. New compounds are being tested to develop this cure. Compounds used in this research are Onosma echioides L., German Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita), and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L). Onosma L. is a medicinal plant traditionally used as laxative, anthelmintic and for alexipharmic effect. Chamomile have many medicinal attributes, used for hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorder, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorder, rheumatic pain and hemorrhoids. Rosemary is a medicinal plant, a good source of iron, calcium,

There are so many deadly diseases today and more treatment options are being discovered. One of these newly discovered treatment options is spices. A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, berry, bud or other vegetable substance primarily used for flavouring, colouring, or preserving food. Although spices are not normally used as medicine, recent studies show that they have helped improve patients’ health. Two common diseases that spices can be used to treat are Alzheimer’s and cancer. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behaviour. Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Spices can be used to treat diseases like

This has been reported to help in the hair growth process and you can get it in Chamomile tea, shampoos, conditioners and even hair lotions.

Herbal medicines are great alternative for commercially manufactured medicines available in the market. The major reason why herbal medicine differ from modern medicine is because they are produced with 100% natural content. Therefore the plant extract has all the medicinal values that are as effective as modern medicine. Commercially prepared drugs show results quickly but have numerous side effects. However herbal medicines don’t show any side