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Pollen in Herbal Medicine
Posted by admin on 15 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Herbal Medicine
Pollen, a substance collected from the flowers of various plants, contains carbohydrates, fat, protein, and some vitamins and minerals.
A proprietary rye pollen extract (Cernilton®) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, to relax the muscles that surround the urethra, and to inhibit growth of prostate cells.
This rye pollen extract has been reported to improve symptoms of chronic prostatitis in uncontrolled trials, including a trial in which three tablets daily significantly reduced symptoms in 78% of people with uncomplicated prostatitis. However, only one of eighteen people with complications (such as scar tissue and calcifications) improved. Continue Reading »
Historical or traditional use of goldenseal
Posted by admin on 29 May 2008 | Tagged as: Herbal Medicine, Herbs
Goldenseal is native to eastern North America and is cultivated in Oregon and Washington. It is seriously threatened by over-harvesting in the wild. The dried root and rhizome are used in herbal medicine. Continue Reading »