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Palm Fruit; Nutritional Value, Uses, Health Benefits, Recipes
Palm fruit has been used in folk remedies for the treatment of various infectious diseases, cancer and immuno-modulatory activity (Puri et al., 2007). Thus,…
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Pansit Pansitan – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Pansit Pansitan/Peperomia pellucida (also known by common names pepper elder, shining bush plant, and man to man) is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of…
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Paraffinum Perliquidum – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects
Paraffinum Perliquidum /Liquid paraffin also known as paraffin liquidum or Russian mineral oil, is a very highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine. Cosmetic or medicinal liquid…
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Peperomia Pellucida – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Peperomia pellucida (also known by common names pepper elder, shining bush plant, and man to man) is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about…
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Phytoestrogen – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, Recipes
Phytoestrogen/Clover Tea (Trifolium pratense) is an herb that belongs to the legume family, which also includes peas and beans. In herbal medicine, red clover…
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Phytolacca; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for species…
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Pilewort; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pilewort/ Ranunculus bulbosus commonly known as St. Anthony's turnip[rx] or bulbous buttercup is a perennial member of the buttercup family. It has attractive yellow flowers, and deeply divided, three-lobed long-petioled basal…
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Piyushvalli Ras; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Piyushvalli Ras is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is referenced from Bhaishajyaratnavali and is indicated in Grahn Radhika. Piyush Valli Ras is an effective…
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Plantago; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Plantago major has been used widely since ancient times, to manage a wide range of diseases including constipation, coughs, and wounds. The aim of…
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Podophyllin; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Podophyllin is a resin extracted from the root of the plant Podophyllum sp. Berberidaceae (Mandrake), which contains numerous compounds, among which podophyllotoxin. Podophyllin is the principal active component. Podophyllin arrests…
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Pokeberry; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pokeberry/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for…
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Pokeroot; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pokeroot/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for…
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Pokeweeds; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pokeweeds/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for…
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Pomelo Fruits; Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, Recipes
Pomelo fruits are good sources of nutrition with an ample amount of vitamin C. Besides, the fruits are abundant in other macronutrients, including sugars,…
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Pradarantak Lauh; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pradarantak Lauh is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet or powder form. It is mainly used in the treatment of menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea etc. This medicine…
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Propylthiouracil – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects
Propylthiouracil is a thiourea derivative with the antithyroid property. Propylthiouracil (PTU) interferes with the oxidation of iodine possibly by interaction with peroxidase or a peroxidase-mediated complex…
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Propylthiouracil – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Propylthiouracil is a thiourea derivative with the antithyroid property. Propylthiouracil (PTU) interferes with the oxidation of iodine possibly by interaction with peroxidase or a peroxidase-mediated complex…
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Propylthiouracil – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Propylthiouracil is a Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Inhibitor. The mechanism of action of propylthiouracil is as a Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Inhibitor. 6-propyl-2-thiouracil is a pyrimidine-thione consisting of uracil in…
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Pulsatilla Nigricans; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions
Pulsatilla nigricans is used in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders. Though in clinical use for many years, the anxiolytic activity of Pulsatilla nigricans (Puls)…
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Pyrogenium; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Pyrogenium is a homeopathic remedy often used for fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and great restlessness. Other indications for its use include a feeling…
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Quinolones – Types, Side Effects, Interactions
Quinolone antibiotic is any member of a large group of broad-spectrum bactericides that share a bicyclic core structure related to the compound 4-quinolone. They are used in human and veterinary medicine…
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Raja Pravartini Vati; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects
Raja Pravartini Vati (also spelled as Rajah Pravartini Vati and called as Kasisadi Vati) is an ayurvedic medicine used for the treatment of women’s health problems.…
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Rangoon Creeper – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits
Rangoon Creeper/Quisqualis Indica is a spectacular creeping vine whose flowers change colors in 2 to 3 days' time when blooming. But more to it…
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Ranunculus Bulbosus; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects
Ranunculus bulbosus commonly known as St. Anthony's turnip[rx] or bulbous buttercup is a perennial member of the buttercup family. It has attractive yellow flowers, and deeply divided, three-lobed long-petioled basal leaves.…
