Month: November 2010

Aconitum spicatum

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Botanical Name :Aconitum spicatum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Subfamily: Ranunculoideae
Genus: Aconitum
Species: Aconitum spicatum
Tribus: Aconiteae
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiospermae
Cladus: Eudicots
Order: Ranunculales
Common Name :Bish, Bikh
Trade Names: Kalo-Bikh, Bikh, Bachnag,

Habitat :Kanchenjunga Conservation Area ,Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve ,Mahananda-Neora Valley ,Singhalila National Park and Singhalila-Senchal.At Altitude (meter): 1800 to 4300

Description:
It is a perinneal herb.Bushy plants of gray-green divided foliage and pale violet blooms brushed with a metallic silver sheen, blooms mid summer to early fall, grows 36-40 inches.

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Striking helmet-shaped flowers on tall spikes provide an attractive source of mid to late summer color for shaded gardens.Well grows in well-drained soil.

Medicinal Uses:
Used in traditional Chinese medicines.Aconitum spicatum as traditional herb its extracts have been employed in analgesic balms.

You may click to see :Norditerpenoid Alkaloids from Aconitum spicatum Stapf :

Norditerpenoid Alkaloids from Aconitum spicatum Stapf :

Two New Norditerpenoid Alkaloids from Aconitum spicatum Stapf :

Known Hazards:Do not plant near vegetable gardens as all parts of the plant are poisonous. Foliage may irritate sensitive skin.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Resources:
http://www.riverbendnursery.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=plants.plantDetail&plant_id=330
http://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Aconitum_spicatum
http://www.icimod.org/hkhconservationportal/Plant.aspx?ID=282
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1744-7909.2006.00178.x/abstract

Click to access 160415-475-04-0182-p4.pdf

Tags Aconitum, Biology, Botanical name, Chinese language, Common (entertainer), Garden, Homeopathy, Plant

Featured

Bile Acid May Slow The Aging Process

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Post date November 15, 2010
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Bile acid, or lithocholic acid (LCA), may be linked to cell longevity, according to findings published in the journal Aging. This is because exposure of the acid to free-living yeast can lead to improved health.

Prior research has resulted in this compound improving liver and pancreatic health in mice. For this study, a team of researchers analyzed more than 19,000 molecules, including the bile acid, to determine the anti-aging effects of LCA.

The investigators discovered that regardless of one’s daily caloric intake, the yeast longevity was improved by the bile acid. Furthermore, the results showed that during caloric restriction and stressor protein activity, the life-extending process continued to function properly.

“This leads us to believe that bile acids have potential as pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and various metabolic disorders, all of which are age-related,” said Alexander Titorenko, lead author of the study. He added that “they may indeed offer hope for a healthy aging life.”

In addition to the longevity benefits of bile acid, taking natural supplements containing resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant, can help slow the signs of aging.

Source : BETTER Health Research :

Fountain of youth in bile? Longevity molecule identified (eurekalert.org)
Causes of Gallstones (brighthub.com)
Breakthrough in understanding life-threatening childhood liver disease (scienceblog.com)
The Amazing Liver – a Massive Organ with a Mighty Job to do (naturalmedicine.suite101.com)

Tags Ageing, Bile acid, Calorie restriction, Inborn error of metabolism, Lithocholic acid, Longevity, Research, Yeast

Healthy Tips

Increased Levels Of Vitamin D3 For Optimum Health

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Post date November 15, 2010
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Vitamin D is one of the most beneficial nutrients for your entire health from head to toe. But as you get older, you are no longer able to maintain the adequate amounts of vitamin D that you need. So how can individuals help support optimal bone mineral levels and enhance their bone strength, while preventing this from becoming a continuing cause of their deteriorating health?

Most experts agree that adding more vitamin D to the diet through foods and/or supplements can help increase your bone strength. And contrary to decades of warnings about overexposure to the sun, a moderate amount of daily sun exposure can flood the body with vitamin D from the sun’s rays.

Research from The Vitamin D Council states that as little as 20 minutes spent in the sun produces up to 10,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D. This is close to 50 times the amount of the United States government’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 200 IU per day.

A vitamin D deficiency can not only lead to decreased bone strength, but according to the Council, medical studies show that ensuring optimal and adequate levels of this vitamin may promote heart and cardiovascular health, support strong immunity, enhance your mood and mental health, promote strong and healthy muscle function, and maintain healthy cellular function.

In fact, vitamin D is so important for the body that it helps maximize the use of other key nutrients including magnesium, zinc, vitamin K2, boron and vitamin A. However, obtaining and supplementing with the right kind of vitamin D can produce the greatest benefits for your health, as well. The Council states that vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, is the most potent form of the nutrient and has strong health-promoting properties.

Source : BETTER Health Research :

Health Resources Uncovers Research Supporting the Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Bone Strength (pr.com)
Train For Life: Vitamin D (charlotte.news14.com)
Nutri-Health Supplements Launches Unique Vitamin D3 and Prebiotic Formula to Meet New Consumer Demand (prweb.com)
Botanic Choice Launches New 1000 IU Vitamin D3 (prweb.com)
Vitamin D deficiency does not increase stroke risk among blacks (scienceblog.com)
Vitamin D deficit doubles risk of stroke in whites, but not in blacks (scienceblog.com)

Tags Cholecalciferol, Federal government of the United States, Health, International unit, Nutrient, Vitamin, Vitamin D, Vitamin K

Healthy Tips

Probiotics Send Signals From Your Gut to Your Skin

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Post date November 14, 2010
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Probiotics are now widely known for their beneficial role in your gut health, but emerging research further proves their benefits are not limited to your digestive tract.

Signals from these gut microorganisms are sent throughout your body and interact with organisms in your skin and gut mucosa. Researchers are now looking into how these interactions can help with skin conditions like dryness, improve collagen, or stabilize the microflora on your skin to help with irritations.

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Much more is known about how probiotics work in your gut than is known about their effects elsewhere in your body. But new research shows that there may be signals coming from these gut microorganisms that are sent to your skin and mucosa.

According to Professor Christine Lang, the potential benefits of skin probiotics would depend on how each microorganism is selected, and the specific effects that they have on the skin.

NutraIngredients reports:

“For now, [Lang] said that it was important to find how different probiotic microorganisms affect the skin microflora.”

Source: NutraIngredients October 26, 2010

Are There Probiotics Diarrhea Solutions? – New York City, NY (travelpod.com)
Vidazorb Offers Shopping Tips For Choosing The Right Probiotic This Winter Season (prweb.com)
Probiotics cut stomach upsets by one day: research (telegraph.co.uk)
Hopeless Parents Find Relief for Their Children’s Eczema with Vidazorb Belly Boost™ (eon.businesswire.com)
Gut Insight: probiotics and prebiotics for digestive health and well-being (balance-your-health.com)
What are Probiotics? (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
The Healing Power of Probiotics Impresses Researchers (gracemedeirosmj.wordpress.com)
Health Tip: Should You Take Probiotics? (nlm.nih.gov)

Tags Bacteria, Diarrhea, Gut (zoology), Health, Human gastrointestinal tract, Microorganism, Probiotic, Shopping

Health Alert

CDC and ADA Now Advise to Avoid Using Fluoride

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Post date November 14, 2010
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It was 2007 when the American Dental Association (ADA) first warned that parents of infants younger than a year old “should consider using water that has no or low levels of fluoride” when mixing baby formula, due to concerns about fluorosis.

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Now the Journal of the American Dental Association has published a study that found increased fluorosis risk among infants who were fed infant formula reconstituted with fluoride-containing water, as well as used fluoridated toothpastes.

A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association finds once again that, contrary to what most people have been told, fluoride is actually bad for teeth.

Exposure to high levels of fluoride results in a condition known as fluorosis, in which tooth enamel becomes discolored. The condition can eventually lead to badly damaged teeth. The new study found that fluoride intake during a child’s first few years of life is significantly associated with fluorosis, and warned against using fluoridated water in infant formula.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is of a similar opinion. According to their website:

“Recent evidence suggests that mixing powdered or liquid infant formula concentrate with fluoridated water on a regular basis may increase the chance of a child developing … enamel fluorosis.”

Resources:
Journal of the American Dental Association October 14, 2010; 141(10):1190-1201

CDC May 28, 2010