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Medicinal Uses of Artemisia Herb By Renata Trister DO Artemisia commonly known as Wormwood is a perennial shrub-like plant of the aster family. It is the main ingredient of Absinthe, an alcoholic beverage. Artemisia is one of the strongest bitters in the plant kingdom. Artemisia’s biologically active compounds include: Acetylenes (trans-dehydromatricaria ester, C13 and C14 trans-spiroketalenol ethers, and others) Ascorbic…

By Renata Trister, DO Medicinal Uses of Thuja Thuja occidentalis Thuja tree has been used traditionally for centuries by the Native Americans to treat a variety of conditions. Homeopathic practitioners have also used it extensively. Branches and leaves were made into tincture and used to treat a cough, fever, headache, intestinal parasites, cystitis and venereal diseases. Topically, thuja was used…

Medicinal Benefits of Boswellia By Renata Trister DO Frankincense is the common name for the resin extracted from Boswellia trees. Boswellia serrata is a tree native to India. Compounds derived from this tree have been found to have strong anti-inflammatory effects. Boswellia trees have been used to treat inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and heart disease for…

B vitamins By Renata Trister DO The B vitamin family has eight B vitamins. Viewed as a group called B complex, this vitamin family works together, however each of the B vitamins has unique function. All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which the body uses to produce energy. These B vitamins, help the body…

Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Brain Health. By Renata Trister DO Vitamin B12 has a role in red blood cell production. Deficiency states may result in pernicious anemia. B12 supports myelin (which allows nerve impulses to conduct) and when this vitamin is deficient, symptoms of dementia, multiple sclerosis, impaired gait, and sensation may appear. Vitamin B12 also has a role in…