Culinary Herbs and Spices

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Garlic and grape seed supplement use is inversely associated with hematological malignancies.

Pubmed Data : Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2011 Jul 29. Epub 2011 Jul 29. PMID: 21803844
Article Published Date : Jul 29, 2011
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Substances : Garlic : CK(485) : AC(160), Grape Seed Extract : CK(168) : AC(57)
Diseases : Blood Diseases : CK(30) : AC(2)

Garlic reduces triglyceride levels.

Pubmed Data : Nutr Res Rev. 2009 Jun;22(1):39-48. PMID: 19555517
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Substances : Garlic : CK(485) : AC(160)
Diseases : Triglycerides: Elevated : CK(340) : AC(65)

Lavender and rose oil aromatherapy has been determined to have anti-anxiety activity.

Pubmed Data : Rev Neurosci. 2010;21(2):141-52. PMID: 20614803
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Lavender : CK(318) : AC(33), Rose : CK(106) : AC(25)
Diseases : Anxiety Disorders : CK(659) : AC(82), Generalized Anxiety Disorder : CK(58) : AC(8)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37)
Pharmacological Actions : Anxiolytic : CK(268) : AC(41)

The consumption of large amounts of Allium vegetables reduces the risk for gastric cancer.

Pubmed Data : Gastroenterology. 2011 Jul ;141(1):80-9. Epub 2011 Apr 5. PMID: 21473867
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2011
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Chives : CK(26) : AC(5), Garlic : CK(485) : AC(160), Leek : CK(20) : AC(1), Onion : CK(452) : AC(42), Shallot : CK(25) : AC(5)
Diseases : Gastric Cancer : CK(373) : AC(111)
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive : CK(1528) : AC(382)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1909) : AC(196)

Peppermint water is effective in the prevention of nipple pain and damage associated with breastfeeding.

Pubmed Data : Int Breastfeed J. 2007;2:7. Epub 2007 Apr 19. PMID: 17442122
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Peppermint : CK(300) : AC(48)
Diseases : Breastfeeding: Complications : CK(187) : AC(20)

The intraluminal administration of peppermint oil by using a hand pump is a simple, safe, and convenient alternative to the systemic injection of a cholinergic blocking agent or glucagon during colonoscopy.

Pubmed Data : Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Feb;53(2):172-7. PMID: 11174287
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Peppermint : CK(300) : AC(48)
Diseases : Colonic Spasm : CK(44) : AC(5), Endoscopy : CK(30) : AC(3)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165)

"Patients with metabolic syndrome, 12 weeks of dill extract treatment had a beneficial effect in terms of reducing TG from baseline."

Pubmed Data : Daru. 2012 ;20(1):47. Epub 2012 Oct 4. PMID: 23351341
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Dill : CK(17) : AC(11)
Diseases : Metabolic Syndrome X : CK(645) : AC(122)

"Short-term study on the effects of rosemary on cognitive function in an elderly population."

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2012 Jan ;15(1):10-7. Epub 2011 Aug 30. PMID: 21877951
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Rosemary : CK(173) : AC(61)
Diseases : Memory Loss : CK(113) : AC(32)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(3653) : AC(1318)
Additional Keywords : EATomology : CK(10) : AC(1), Lower Dose Better Than Higher Dose : CK(10) : AC(1), Phytotherapy : CK(177) : AC(27)

40 arthritic patients divided into 2 groups, one was treated with an essential oil blend which decreased pain and depression levels.

Pubmed Data : Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2005 Feb ;35(1):186-94. PMID: 15778570
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Eucalyptus : CK(61) : AC(20), Marjoram : CK(21) : AC(7), Rosemary : CK(173) : AC(61)
Diseases : Depression : CK(674) : AC(88), Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(424) : AC(64)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37)

A Chinese herbal formula containing Paris polyphylla, Dandelion, Woad, and Licorice appears safe and effective in reducing cytomegalovirus infection activity in pregnant women.

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2000 Apr;20(4):245-7. PMID: 11789257
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Dandelion : CK(91) : AC(30), Licorice : CK(257) : AC(81), Paris polyphylla : CK(10) : AC(1), Woad : CK(21) : AC(3)
Diseases : Cytomegalovirus Infections : CK(85) : AC(33)
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents : CK(613) : AC(280)

A combination of artichoke leaf, dandelion root, turmeric root and rosemary essential oil has therapeutic actions in relieving symptoms in functional dyspepsia.

Pubmed Data : Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol. 2010 Jun;56(2):93-9. PMID: 20485248
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Artichoke : CK(103) : AC(18), Dandelion : CK(91) : AC(30), Rosemary : CK(173) : AC(61), Turmeric : CK(2995) : AC(1585)
Diseases : Dyspepsia : CK(422) : AC(21)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A combination of Fenugreek, Fennel and Melissa extracts improves colic in breastfed infants within 1 week.

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2005 Apr;19(4):335-40. PMID: 16041731
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Fennel : CK(59) : AC(13), Fenugreek : CK(71) : AC(28), Melissa (Lemonbalm) : CK(78) : AC(14)
Diseases : Colic : CK(74) : AC(12)

A combination of garlic, mullein, calendula, st. johns wort and olive oil is as effective as an anesthetic drug for the management of acute otitis media-associated pain.

Pubmed Data : Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2001 Jul;155(7):796-9. PMID: 11434846
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Calendula : CK(41) : AC(4), Garlic : CK(485) : AC(160), Mullein : CK(25) : AC(6), Olive : CK(401) : AC(97), St. Johns Wort : CK(186) : AC(46)
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33), Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics : CK(372) : AC(78)
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A combination of Melissa (Lemonbalm), Mentha spicata, Coriandrum sativum, Psyllium appears to have therapeutic value in treating IBS.

Pubmed Data : Dig Dis Sci. 2006 Aug;51(8):1501-7. Epub 2006 Jul 26. PMID: 16868824
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coriandrum sativum : CK(53) : AC(27), Melissa (Lemonbalm) : CK(78) : AC(14), Mentha spicata : CK(10) : AC(1), Psyllium : CK(114) : AC(18)
Diseases : Bloating : CK(80) : AC(8), Irritable Bowel Syndrome : CK(829) : AC(66)
Pharmacological Actions : Antispasmodic : CK(112) : AC(29), Carminative : CK(12) : AC(2), Hypnotics and Sedatives : CK(20) : AC(6)

A combination of nasturtium and horseradish have a preventive effect against urinary tract infections.

Pubmed Data : Curr Med Res Opin. 2007 Oct;23(10):2415-22. PMID: 17723159
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Horseradish : CK(24) : AC(5), Nasturtium : CK(21) : AC(3)
Diseases : Urinary Tract Infections : CK(338) : AC(47)

A combination of nasturtium herb and horseradish root is as effetive in treating acute sinusitis, acute bronchitis and acute urinary tract infections as comparable to treatment with standard antibiotics.

Pubmed Data : Arzneimittelforschung. 2006;56(3):249-57. PMID: 16618018
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Horseradish : CK(24) : AC(5), Nasturtium : CK(21) : AC(3)
Diseases : Bronchitis: Acute : CK(21) : AC(3), Sinusitis: Acute : CK(30) : AC(3), Urinary Tract Infections : CK(338) : AC(47), Urinary Tract Infections: Children : CK(12) : AC(3)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(970) : AC(316)
Additional Keywords : Antibiotic Alternatives : CK(63) : AC(7), Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165)

A combination of thyme herb and ivy leaves has therapeutic value in acute bronchitis.

Pubmed Data : Arzneimittelforschung. 2006;56(9):652-60. PMID: 17063641
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Ivy : CK(10) : AC(1), Thyme : CK(39) : AC(22)
Diseases : Bronchitis : CK(73) : AC(7), Bronchitis: Acute : CK(21) : AC(3)
Pharmacological Actions : Antitussive Agents : CK(12) : AC(2)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A combination of valerian and hops reduces sleep latency in patients suffering from non-organic insomnia.

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2007 Sep;21(9):847-51. PMID: 17486686
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Hops : CK(51) : AC(20), Valerian : CK(117) : AC(20)
Diseases : Insomnia : CK(471) : AC(56)

A Crocus sativus L extract, reduces snacking and increases satiety in a randomized placebo-controlled study of mildly overweight, healthy women.

Pubmed Data : Nutr Res. 2010 May ;30(5):305-13. PMID: 20579522
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Saffron : CK(135) : AC(34)
Diseases : Appetite Disorders : CK(105) : AC(13), Overweight : CK(2176) : AC(342), Weight Probems: Appetite : CK(122) : AC(16)
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy : CK(177) : AC(27), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A double-blind clinical trial was conducted with 48 outpatients diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea massaging a blend of lavender, clary sage and marjoram with significant relief and reduction of menstrual pain.

Pubmed Data : J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2012 Mar 22. Epub 2012 Mar 22. PMID: 22435409
Article Published Date : Mar 21, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Clary Sage : CK(10) : AC(2), Lavender : CK(318) : AC(33), Marjoram : CK(21) : AC(7)
Diseases : Dysmenorrhea : CK(409) : AC(26)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy Massage : CK(10) : AC(1)

A hot foot-bath and oil of lavender appear to be associated with small but significant changes in autonomic activity.

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2000 Mar ;8(1):2-7. PMID: 10812753
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lavender : CK(318) : AC(33)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37), Hot Water Bath : CK(10) : AC(1)
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy : CK(177) : AC(27), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A multi antioxidative treatment in chronic hepatitis C virus patients is well tolerated and therapeutic.

Pubmed Data : J Clin Gastroenterol. 2005 Sep;39(8):737-42. PMID: 16082287
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Alpha-Lipoic Acid : CK(384) : AC(82), Antioxidant formulas : CK(487) : AC(73), Glutathione : CK(61) : AC(16), Licorice : CK(257) : AC(81), Milk Thistle : CK(226) : AC(55), Schisandra : CK(129) : AC(43), Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238), Vitamin E : CK(1285) : AC(221)
Diseases : Hepatitis C : CK(401) : AC(62)

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