Activities (Common Buckthorn) – Antitumor ; Collyrium ; Depurative ; Diuretic ; Emetic ; Laxative ; Peristaltic . Indigestion, Memory, Nausea, Poor Digestion, Stomach Upset, Upset Stomach The Benefit of using Basil as a natural cure with the same activity.” The presence of ACE-inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, and diuretics makes this herb a safer offering in my book, than the four separate pharmaceuticals belonging to those A, B, C, and D recommendations for cardiopathy. “Roots, leaves, and flowers all contain cardioactive compounds (CRC). One paper cited in Mitchell and Rook notes that corneal scratches with the thorns led to blindness in 88 of 132 Irish accidents. With cyanogenic and cardioactive compounds, not to mention tannin, scattered throughout the plant, it should not be taken lightly” (CRC). The presence of oleanolic and ursolic acids (COX-2 inhibitors) may be equally significant in Alzheimer’s disease, arthrosis, and cancer. With isolated guinea pig heart muscle, luteolin-7-glucoside increased coronary flow 186%, hyperoside 66%, and rutin 66% (PH2). The menopause can bring an array of health problems: hot flushes, mood swings, low libido, discomfort during sex and joint aches. Each woman will have an individual set of symptoms that will vary in severity. And each woman will need an individual prescription, which may need to be adjusted as the symptoms improve. Therefore the two prescriptions here will suit only a proportion of women and should be customised to treat your unique set of symptoms. Organs or systems affected Bladder, uterus, gastrointestinal system Therapeutic actions Partu-rient, diuretic, tonic, astringent Nature Bitter, cool, dry Plant constituents Resin, wax, mucilage, dextrin, saponin Flower essence Provides support for initiating new beginnings Indigestion- Memory- Nausea- Poor Digestion- Stomach Upset- Upset Stomach- Among its many neurotransmitter duties, Serotonin works to modulate the sleep state. When Serotonin levels drop, one of the results is insomnia. Serotonin is one of three monoamines found in the brain. The others are dopamine and noradrenalin, formed from the amino acid tyrosine. These neurotransmitters promote over-arousal, tension, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Serotonin offsets the effects of these chemicals. When you eat a high protein meal, brain levels of tyrosine rise and more of these neurotransmitters are manufactured than Serotonin. When you eat a high carbohydrate meal, the insulin secreted by the pancreas clears the other competing amino acids out of the blood and into cells. In other words, carbohydrates work to get tryptophan into the brain. Continue Reading →