The Feasibility of Lemon Grass Extract as Anti-Oxidant (Not Mine)

In personal health, there is a big lifetime decision to be made. Presented with two basic options, pharmaceutical medicines and herbal medicines, the choice must be made when the situation of illness arrives, which form of medication will be taken? First, the differences between the two types of medicines must be studies and understood by the user. According to the U.S Food and Drug Administration, a drug is defined as, “A substance (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body” (Center…). With this in mind, both herbs and scientifically produced medications are to be considered ‘drugs’.

Herbal medicine is the use of natural plant substances to treat and prevent illness. Throughout America herbalism is not deemed “scientific” by most regulations but herbalists and few medical professionals argue that with the right knowledge of the use and effects of using herbal remedies could possibly be safer to use and deemed supplementary beneficial. It is time to delve deeper into the process of herbal medicines and more specific details on the healing processes. There is no denying that the evolution of medicine has come a long way through the use of science and manufacturing, but where did it all begin?

Man has walked this Earth for a long time and, during that time, they have suffered from ailments. It may not be common practice now to make offerings to the Gods in an attempt to seek a cure but, there are still aspects from ancient times evident within modern pharmacy practice. Albeit refined and better understood now, the medicines and practices established all those years ago have trickled down and firmly found a place to call home all over the world.

In the Canon of Medicine, Avicenna describes 760 simple and compound drugs, their usage, and their composition, furthering elaborating on Galen’s study concerning humoral pathology. It is comprised of five parts. The first book covers the four elements known at the time (fire, water, earth, and air) as well as the basics of anatomy. The second book contains information regarding cause and symptoms of an illness. The third book covers hygienic practices health and sickness, as well as the inevitability of death. The fourth book delves into classification of illness, while the fifth describes the various types of compound drugs. The Canon of Medicine remained a reliable source to acquire medical information for centuries; in some parts of India, Unani medicine is practiced. Unani medicine is based on the works of Greek philosophers; Avicenna refined this form of Islamic medicine, and it is still implemented today, proving that Avicenna’s influence has extended until the present

The use of natural products as medicine has initiated the isolation of active compounds. The first commercial pure natural product introduced for therapeutic use is generally considered to be

This class has been vital in providing me with a new perspective on different types of alternative medicine and practices. Although there were some lectures which came across to me as a bit hard to believe, such as Scott Roos’s Ayurveda lecture, in the end all of these different methods of healing and self-betterment gave me a new understanding of the importance of alternative types of medicine. And even with the rather far-fetch topics, if they ultimately have worked for people, even without scientific backing, then who are we to judge what is the right or wrong way. For the most part, my knowledge of medicine was backed mainly by the western medicine I was exposed to growing up,

The aqueous extract of T. chebula has been shown to enhance antioxidant status in the liver and kidney and effectively modulate oxidative stress of aged rats.The ethanolic fraction of T. chebula enhance the healing rate of gastric lesions induced by indomethacin and also inhibt lipid peroxidation in the gastric mucosal tissue of rats[87] . In addition, the ethanolic extract has been tested against certain multidrug-resistant bacteria, which includes methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) and extended spectrum β -lactamase-producing enteric bacteria and T. chebula has shown broad-spectrum activity. Also,this extract interact synergistic with tetracycline, chloramphenicol and ciprofloxacin against S. aureus and/or Escherichia coli ( E. coli)[61]. The butanol fraction of T. chebula fruit had also broad spectrum activity against six intestinal bacteria, particularly Clostridium perfringens and E. coli[62] . A study has also shown that the aqueous extract from T. chebula inhibit inducible nitric oxide synthesis by de- creasing iNOS protein and iNOS mRNA levels.

The purpose of this Dissertation is to offer the reader a wealth of information on the topic of Natural Health, giving information, both useful and practical, that will aid any individual reading through with the necessary ‘tools’ to live a Naturally, Healthy Life; Body, Mind and Soul.

Alternative medicines have existed for many years, and are practiced by different cultures around the world. Traditional Western medicine which is practiced by most physicians in the United States focuses on the physical aspects of the body and employs scientific methods of treating. The effect of the mind on the body is not generally considered to be important except for those who practice holistic medicine (Mitchell D. & Haroun L., 2007). A holistic approach means that all aspects

The safeness of the traditional choices are already confirmed truely, they contain nothing however extracts along with predominant oils coming from herbs. Additionally, the lack of hazardous chemical sort elements as well as acids ensures they can constantly be adequately used for a long time. Although customary treatment

Synthetic food colorants which were being used in beverages, desserts, jams, jellies, sauces, sweets, bakery items, cosmetics, toothpaste, syrup, capsule, tablets are toxic for human’s health. Anthocyanin is good natural food colorant which has so many health benefits such as Anti-inflammatory, Inhibitor of tumor cell proliferation and lipid peroxidation, Inducer of cancer cells for apoptosis, Anti-neoplastic, cardiovascular diseases, Vaso-protective, Neuro-protective, Antiulcer, Antioxidant and drug detoxification, Anti-diabetes and Vision improvement. Cost of the anthocyanin is very high because the methods using for purification is expensive like chromatography, and the quantity purified after the final step was very low. Alcohol based ATPS

Current biological research investigations show that both lemon and lime juices have an affect on slowing down and potentially stopping the growth of Escherichia Bacteria by creating an inhibition zone. This can be seen in an experimental report done by Dr. Zahra Muhsin Ali “Antagonism activity of citrus fruit juices on some pathogenic bacteria.” The experiment was conducted in the Biological Department of Science at Kufa University to determine the antagonism activity of both Lemon and Lime juices against various bacterium, one of them being E. Coli. The results of the experiment revealed that each juice concentration had inhibiting effects against bacteria due to the presence of citric acid and some volatile oils. The results also showed a reduction in the value of pH. The investigation was further proved successful due to both juices from lemon and lime were found to have inhibited the E. Coli bacterium parameter with an inhibition zone ranging from 8-29mm which can be seen in figure 4. The antagonism effects of the lemon and lime juice was compared with the antagonism effects of some antibiotics, the results being that the isolated E. Coli was resistant to the majority of antibiotics. Proving that overall the experiment conducted was successful

The objective for a randomized, double-blind study that was also placebo-controlled, was to observe the impact of supplementing CLA for antioxidant metabolism in various overweight and obese Korean participants.2 30 individuals were selected for the study and fit the criteria for the study if they were between ages 19-65, a BMI of 23-28, had no previous issues including renal disease, being diabetic, hepatic, pancreatic, chronic inflammatory, chronic infectious diseases, heart failure or malignant tumors.2 In Korea, a BMI of 23 or higher was overweight and 25 or higher was obese.2 Participants also could not consume antioxidant vitamins, special diets, dietary substitutes, or high amounts of CLA-enriched pork, eggs, and milk.2 Partakers were randomly placed into either the placebo group with to receive 2.4g of olive oil or the CLA supplement group with 2.4g CLA for 8 weeks.2 Every participant took part in a training session in a facility 3 days a week while staying on an ad libitum diet.2 To assess the antioxidant activity of the participants, total radical-trapping antioxidant potential was evaluated using the modified photometric technique which Rice-Evans and Miller initially created.2 This practice is based on the antioxidant-induced inhibition of the absorbing of the radical cation of ABTS+.2 Incubation would go on for 6 minutes before absorption needed to be calculated using a spectrophotometer at 734 nm.2 Conjugated diene (CD) levels were assessed and observed

These therapies have proved to be of much benefit in supporting the normal healing course of the body. Even though there are many modern alternative remedies, with different beliefs, all of them operate under some common principles. One of these principles is that the body has the capacity to heal naturally and maintain stability (Paquette, 2000). The other one is that adverse health conditions can occur as a result of factors emanating from mind, emotions and the body. Alternative medicine, according to Goldberg, Trivieri and Anderson, (2002), focuses on determining the chief cause of a particular condition, and dealing with the whole person rather that concentrating on symptoms. If a person pays close attention to his/her health he/she can contribute to his/her wellbeing. Alternative medicine holds firmly to the principle that one treatment cannot be used for all people even though they may be suffering from the same condition. Each and every person as per alternative medicine has distinct bodily, mind and spiritual make up (Goldberg, Trivieri and Anderson, 2002).

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