An immediate precursor of the monoamine neurotransmitter serotonin is called 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan). In the regulation of moods, appetite, and body temperature, Serotonin plays a vital role. Many disparate conditions like depression are linked and connected with the deficiency of serotonin. Other conditions like Anxiety, Suicidal Tendency, Violent Behavior, PMS, Compulsive Gambling, Insomnia, Affective disorder (seasonal),…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Artimisia Species: A. Absinthium The Wormwood plant is also known as Absinth, Common Wormwood, Ajenjo, Absinthii Herba, Alvine, Green Ginger, and Grand Wormwood. With fibrous roots, it is a herbaceous perennial plant. Commercially, it is available in capsule form, as an essential…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Nasturtium Species: N. Officinal The Watercress plant is also known as Nasturtium Officinale. It is a perennial plant and botanically related to Radish, Garden Cress, Wasabi, and Mustard. Watercress is also known as Berros, Agriao, Cresson, Jal-Halim, and Indian cress. It is…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Agropyron Species: A. Cristatuml Wheatgrass is a food that is prepared by the cotyledons of the wheat plant. Wheatgrass is also known as Couch Grass, Dog Grass, Durfa Grass, and Agropyron. Its roots and rhizomes are used in making medicines. It is…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Fagales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Quercus Species: Q. Alba White oak, also known as Quercus Alba, and belonging to the family Fagaceae, is Commonly used in furniture manufacturing. It is popular for the shade it provides, because of its large size. It is a strong, beautiful, large,…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brasicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Nasturtium Species: E. Japonicum Valerian is a flowering perennial herb. It is also known as all-heal, Baldrain, Garden Heliotrope, Garden Valerian, Common Valerian, and Fragrant valerian. An extract of its flower was used as a scent in the 16th Century. In Herbal…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brasicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Nasturtium Species: E. Japonicum The Wasabi plant is also known as Namida, Bergestockrose, and Japanese Horseradish. Every part of the plant is very useful. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This plant reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer. It has a…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Zingiberales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Monocots (unranked): Commelinids Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Curcuma Species: C. Longa Binomial Name: Curcuma Longa Turmeric, called Curcuma Longa, is a herbaceous and perennial plant, that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. It is an herb, also known as…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Ericales Family: Ericaceae Genus: Arctostaphylos Species: A. Uva-Ursi Uva ursi plant is also known as Pinemat Manzanita, Bearberry, Hog Berry, Mountain Box, Arberry, Mountain Cranberry, and Kinnikinnick. It is a woody ground cover shrub. In gardens, it is an attractive evergreen plant and is also used…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Zygophyllales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Family: Zygophyllaceae Genus: Tribulus Species: T. Terrestris Binomial Name: Tribulus Terrestris The Tribulus Terrestris plant has many common names. It is also known As Bindii, Burra Gokharu, Caltrop, Devil’s Thorn, Puncture Vine, Tackweed, Cat’s…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Thymus Thyme is also known as thymus. It is a perennial herb that has medicinal and culinary uses. It is also used as an ornamental plant. The Thyme plant has antiseptic, anti-fungal, antispasmodic, and anti-parasitic properties. Its fragrance is appealing and is used…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Asterales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Family: Asteraceae Genus: Artemisia Species: A. Dracunculus Binomial Name: Artemisia Dracunculus The scientific name of tarragon is Artemisia Dracunculus. It is a perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. Tarragon is also known as wild tarragon,…