Adaptogens allow the body to maintain optimum functioning during stressful times
A look at modern research and traditional plants for the skin
Herbal Therapeutics for the Urinary System
The "vitalist" view of herbal actions can help to determine which remedy to use to help the body restore balance
The remainder of the lecture addresses principles for formulation
13ME07 - Research on Herbs for Protection from Radiation Format:Audio Adaptogens allow the body toSpeaker: David Crow. Plant based medicines offer various mechanisms which may protect us from radiation, including activation of antioxidant defenses, prevention of hepatotoxicity, anti inflammatory processes, detoxification pathways, anti mutagenic and immunomodulatory actions. Protective properties of common herbs such as ginger, turmeric, aloe, neem and milk thistle are discussed as well as lesser known species such as Adhatoda vasica, Piper