Asphyxia or asphyxiation is a condition of  deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from abnormal breathing. An example of asphyxia is choking. Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which affects primarily the tissues and organs. There are many circumstances that can induce asphyxia, all of which are characterized by an inability of an individual to acquire sufficient oxygen through breathing for an extended period of time. Asphyxia can cause coma or death.

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What exactly is angina (acute tonsillitis)? 

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Tonsillitis or inflammation of the tonsils is a viral or bacterial infection that leads to inflammation of the tonsils (Latin: tonsillae) and throat. Tonsillitis tonsils lose their ability to fight infection and can even become a source of infection on their own.&nbsp;

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There are many potential viral and bacterial causes, but the most common source of tonsillitis is a dangerous bacterium called streptococcus pyogenes. 1

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Symptoms of angina (acute tonsillitis)  

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The incubation period of tonsillitis from the moment when we are exposed to the infectious causative agent to the onset of the disease - about 2-4 days. In some cases, it may be even faster.

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Symptoms of tonsillitis are:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fatigue.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Headache.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Muscle pain.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sore throat.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Swelling of the tonsils and the associated difficulty swallowing or even inability to swallow solid food</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hoarse voice.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cough.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Pain in the ears.&nbsp;</li></ul>Some other symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, stuffy nose, enlarged and painful lymph nodes, and swollen nodes in the front of the neck. The throat and tonsils are usually reddish or white pus spots may even appear on the tonsils &ndash; visible as a white film or white spots. Fever sometimes does not appear at all or appears earlier than sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

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Tonsillitis, especially if left untreated, can lead to complications. Large purulent inflammation of the tonsils can even lead to a risk of suffocation associated with the penetration of purulent inflammation deeper into the tissues of the throat under the tonsils, where the so-called tonsils is formed. abscess (purulent deposit). An abscess is a cavity filled with pus, and this complication is accompanied by severe pain and swelling usually on one side of the throat and area under the jaw. From here it can spread practically anywhere.&nbsp;

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Causes of angina 

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Angina is an acute inflammation caused most often by viruses (90-95%, also infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus) and by bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes is responsible for most cases of streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis).&nbsp;

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Acute pharyngitis or tonsillitis? How do we recognize it? 

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Streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis are characterized by a sudden onset - severe sore throat, temperature, brightly reddened and enlarged tonsils with purulent deposits, enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Most often sick children aged 5-15 years. On the other hand, with viral inflammation - a cold, there is a sore throat, a slight temperature or normal body temperature, cough, runny nose, reddened throat and tonsils. In mononucleosis, we can also observe generalized lymphadenopathy, abdominal pain and tonsil plaques.

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How is acute tonsillitis treated? 

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Whether tonsillitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, home care strategies can aid recovery.

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If a virus is the cause of tonsillitis, these strategies are the only treatment. Then antibiotics will not be prescribed. Here's what&nbsp; can be done in the meantime:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">More time for rest and sleep.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Optimal hydration through sufficient fluids.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Warm liquids - broth, decaffeinated tea or warm water with honey can soothe a sore throat. You can also try gargling with salt water.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Humidify the air through a device to remove dry air, which can further irritate the sore throat.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lozenges. Children over 4 years of age can suck lozenges to relieve sore throat.</li></ul>If tonsillitis is caused by a bacterial infection, your doctor will prescribe a course of antibiotics. Penicillin, taken orally for 10 days, is the most common antibiotic treatment prescribed for tonsillitis caused by group A streptococci. In case of penicillin allergy, your doctor will prescribe an alternative antibiotic, with other options being Clindamycin and Cephalosporin.

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If a child is ill, then it is important to take the full course of antibiotics as prescribed, even if the symptoms disappear completely. Not taking the whole medication as prescribed may cause the infection to worsen or spread to other parts of the body.&nbsp;

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Failure to complete a full course of antibiotics can, in particular, increase the risk of rheumatic fever and serious kidney inflammation. In this case, you may want to ask your pediatrician about probiotics to support the immune system, as well as other remedies such as vitamins and minerals.

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Herbal remedies for angina (acute tonsillitis) 

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There are a number of home remedies that can effectively reduce the symptoms of acute tonsillitis.

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Gargle with salt water in angina 

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Gargling and rinsing with warm salt water can help soothe sore throat and pain caused by tonsillitis. It can also reduce inflammation and may even help treat infections.

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Stir about 1/2 teaspoon of salt in about 150 ml. hot water. Stir until the salt dissolves. Gargle and rinse your mouth for a few seconds and then spit out. You can rinse with plain water.

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Warm tea with raw honey for angina 

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Hot drinks such as tea can help reduce the discomfort that can occur as a result of tonsillitis. Raw honey, often added to tea, has strong antibacterial properties and can help treat tonsillitis-causing infections. &nbsp;<a href="https://ebm.bmj.com/content/26/2/57" target="_blank" data-ref="Effectiveness of honey for symptomatic relief in upper respiratory tract infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp;

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Drink the tea warm instead of hot and mix the honey until dissolved. Some teas may enhance the benefits of this home remedy. Ginger tea, for example, is a strong anti-inflammatory, as is fennel tea, which can help reduce inflammation and discomfort.

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Onions for angina 

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Onions are capable of much more than adding a distinctive taste and aroma to food. Onions are useful in tonsillitis as it serves to improve the body's ability to fight infections.

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Add a few tablespoons of onion juice to one glass of warm water and gargle the mixture several times each day. Onions can cause bad breath, but at least it will relieve painful tonsils.&nbsp;

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Apple cider vinegar for angina 

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Apple cider vinegar is a natural product with properties that can help in the treatment of infections. A small amount of apple cider vinegar daily supports the immune system. This remedy can even prevent the recurrence of tonsillitis, but to cure yourself, gargling is more effective.

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Add half a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a little warm water. Gargle with the resulting mixture and then spit out. Repeat the same procedure several times each day.

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Ginger for angina 

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Ginger has a spicy aroma with a refreshing taste. At the same time, it also has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that have been proven in numerous studies. 3

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Mix a tablespoon of ginger root juice with a tablespoon of honey and a few tablespoons of warm water to make a gargle liquid. Gargle with the mixture several times a day to relieve tonsillitis.

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Fenugreek seeds for angina 

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Fenugreek seeds are useful for relieving tonsillitis, pneumonia and several other infections. These seeds should be mixed in warm water to prepare for gargling.

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Boil about a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in water, let cool to room temperature, and then use them to gargle. Repeat for a few days and let the antibacterial forces of the seeds take effect.

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Tulsi (Holy Basil)

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You can calm the sore throat with the help of tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum). Holy basil is used to treat sore throats, coughs and colds. Boiled water with tulsi leaves gives a calming effect to patients with sore throat. Also, tulsi acts as an adaptogen, a substance that helps counteract the effects of stress in the body. 4

Symptoms of acute tonsillitis include sore throat and pain when swallowing, fever, cough, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and headache. The condition is usually not serious, but it can be painful and unpleasant for sufferers and in severe cases can prevent people from eating or even breathing properly. If left untreated, it can lead to complications. Antibiotics are prescribed only if bacterial infection is the cause of the disease. In case it is a viral causative agent, it is approached with more rest, sleep, hydration and strengthening immunity with the help of herbal remedies.

Angina (acute tonsillitis) - symptoms, causes and herbal remedies for angina

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Angina (acute tonsillitis) - symptoms, causes and herbal remedies

Бетина Цветкова

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Author: Rositsa Tashkova, Master of Molecular Biology and Microbiology

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The broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) is best known for its ability to accelerate wound healing. It's also called white man's foot or greater plantain. The plant is widespread in Europe, Asia and America and is often found in gardens and other urban grasslands.

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The plantain is not distinguished by bright colors or large size, but despite its modest appearance, it hides a great healing potential, which extends beyond the treatment of wounds.

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Some of the properties attributed to it by folk medicine have been confirmed by recent research, including:

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">wound healing,</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">antipyretic action (to lower fever),</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">cough suppression (antitussive),</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">against infections,</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">anti-haemorrhagic and haemostatic action,</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">anti-inflammatory,</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">diuretic,</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">laxative,</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">astringent.</li>
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In this article you will learn more about the traditional use of plantain in Iranian traditional medicine, as well as the modern evidence of its healing properties. The information is taken from the article Plantago major in Traditional Persian Medicine and modern phytotherapy: a narrative review, 2018, Electronic physician [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/Plantago_major_in_Traditional_Persian_Medicine_and_modern_phytotherapy_a_narrative_review_29629064" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.1</a>].

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Plantain Use According to Iranian Folk Medicine

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The use of plantain for the treatment of various diseases dates back thousands of years. The earliest known account of the plantain is in "De materia medica", which was written by the Greek pharmaco-botanist Dioscurid in the 1st century (40-90 A.D.). The book is an encyclopedia of herbal treatment and pharmacopoeia from around the world.

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Plantain finds the following applications in Iranian folk medicine:

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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In neurological diseases such <a href="/p/iepiliepsiiata_koi_liechiebni_rastieniia_sa_izpolzvani_v_drievna_piersiia_d697132f_9082_456b_ac3a_9019ffa4be12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">epilepsy</a> or ear pain;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In diseases of the eyes;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Against inflammation in the oral cavity and toothache (gargling and rinsing);</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In lung diseases such as asthma and tuberculosis;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">With gastrointestinal problems - bleeding, <a href="/p/profilaktika_klasichiesko_i_bilkovo_liechieniie_na_khiemoroidi_9e58f268_e51f_460a_8c66_6158a6575aac" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">hemorrhoids</a>, stomach ache, <a href="/p/7_bilki_koito_obliekchavat_loshoto_khranosmilanie_i_dispiepsiiata_60bc6c30_0949_4ed7_933c_460f9104d318" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">dyspepsia</a>, constipation;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In <a href="/p/chierniiat_drob_nie_boli_koi_bilki_podobriavat_zdravieto_mu_pri_khiepatit_stieatoza_i_tsiroza_ed55df70_c2be_430d_93f0_29a2aece49ff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">liver</a> and bile disease;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In urogenital infections and pain in <a href="/p/kamni_v_bbrietsitie_koi_bilki_priechat_na_obrazuvanieto_im_i_kak_da_sie_khranim" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">the kidneys</a> and bladder;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">For the treatment of various wounds and burns.</li>
</ul>

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Many of these and other healing properties are also confirmed by modern medicine. You will learn about some of them in the following lines.

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Broadleaf Plantain and The Immune System

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In low concentrations, plantain possesses immunomodulatory activity, increases the number of lymphocytes and the secretion of interferon-γ, but at high concentrations this property can be suppressed.

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Plantain tea can aid the immune system in leukemia and viral infections. [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/In_vitro_cytotoxic_antiviral_and_immunomodulatory_effects_of_Plantago_major_and_Plantago_asiatica_12856861" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.2</a>]

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Plantain in Gastrointestinal Problems

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The seeds of plantain secrete mucus substances that have a laxative and protective effect for the mucous membrane of the stomach. Seeds are recommended for inflammatory bowel diseases, e.g. ulcerative colitis.

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On the other hand, leaf extract reduces the mobility of the duodenum and has astringent effect.

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Plantain in Urticaria

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Broadleaf plantain contains substances that suppress the production of prostaglandins, the movement of white blood cells and the release of histamine, and this is relevant for the suppression of urticaria.

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Antibacterial and Antiparasite Effects of Plantain

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Some types of plantain extracts have shown an effect against the Giardia parasite.

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Plantain extract in ethyl alcohol shows antibacterial activity against the bacteria E. coli and Bacillus cereus, and acetone extract is also effective against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Plantain extract also has good effectiveness against <a href="../../eng/p/home_remedies_for_vaginal_candidiasis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candida albicans yeast</a>.

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Plantain Helps Wound Healing

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Broadleaf plantain is traditionally used to heal wounds. With tissue damage, whether from bacteria, physical trauma, chemical, heat or any other phenomenon, the body reacts with an inflammatory response, which is by its very nature a protective reaction. Inflammation is manifested by redness, fever, edema and pain in the affected tissue.

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Plantain contains polyphenols and in particular plantamajoside, which are considered the main significant compounds for wound healing. For this purpose, aqueous extract of plantain can be used.

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Anti-cancer Properties of Plantain

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Various studies have shown that both spirit and water extracts of plantain possess the property to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cell lines: melanoma (skin cancer), adenocarcinoma of the breast and kidney. [<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311913648_Evaluation_of_In_Vitro_Anticancer_Effect_of_Plantago_major_L_and_Plantago_lanceolata_L_Leaf_Extracts_from_Sivas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.3</a>]

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According to one of the studies, the greatest potential to inhibit the growth of cancer cells have the seeds of broadleaf plantain, in particular on the following cancer cell lines: MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, HeLaS3, A549 and KB. They also suppress inflammatory cytokines tumornecortising factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1β and 6 (IL-1β, IL-6) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ).

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Extracts from the roots of the plant exhibit the same properties. However, the scientists who conducted this study offer the seeds of broadleaf plantain as a source of new drugs against oncological and inflammatory diseases. [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/Effects_of_Plantago_major_Extracts_and_Its_Chemical_Compounds_on_Proliferation_of_Cancer_Cells_and_Cytokines_Production_of_Lipopolysaccharide_activated_THP_1_Macrophages_28839362" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.4</a>]

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What side effects can the intake of broadleaf plantain have?

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In general, plantain is considered a safe herb, but an overdose can lead to anaphylaxis (suffocation due to an allergic reaction). In milder cases of side effects, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, bloating, hypersensitivity or dermatitis may be observed.

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How is broadleaf plantain used?

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The usual dose is 3–5 grams of the powdered herb 1–3 times a day, but the most common dose in the form of tea (infusion) is 150 ml 3–4 times a day.

The Broadleaf Plantain: A Modest Plant with Great Healing Potential

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 The Broadleaf Plantain: A Modest Plant with Great Healing Potential

Rositsa Tashkova-Kacharova

With the development of medicine, our life expectancy has increased considerably within only a few decades. This allows us to spend much more time with our relatives and loved ones, but it is also a prerequisite for age-related diseases.&nbsp; Perhaps one of the most insidious of these is senile dementia, as it alters our personality, mental abilities, and memory.

The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. It is a neurodegenerative disease, in which plaque builds up in the brain over time, killing certain types of neurons, and causing changes in the transmission of nerve impulses in various important areas of the brain.

Currently available methods of treating Alzheimer's are not effective enough and have undesirable side effects. Therefore, in this article we will consider the treatment of the disease from the point of view of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) - with the help of herbs and medicinal plants, which have the potential to slow down the development of the disease and are actively studied:

<ul>
<li>Sage (Salvia officinalis)</li>
<li>Ginkgo biloba</li>
<li>Toothed clubmoss or firmoss (Huperzia serrata)</li>
<li>Plants of the Amaryllidaceae family</li>
<li>Uncaria rhynchophylla - a type of cat's claw (diào gōu téng or fish hook vine)</li>
<li>Yuan zhi (Polygala tenuifolia)</li>
</ul>

The information was takenf rom the articles "Traditional Chinese medicines and Alzheimer's disease" [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/Traditional_Chinese_medicines_and_Alzheimer_s_disease_21791295" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.1</a>] and "Herbaltherapy: a new pathway for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease" [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/Herbal_therapy_a_new_pathway_for_the_treatment_of_Alzheimer_s_disease_21067555" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.2</a>].

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Sage (Salvia officinalis) and ursolic acid

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One of the promising medicinal plants in the fight against Alzheimer's is sage or also known as garden sage, common sage, or culinary sage. The main active substance in the herb leaves is ursolic acid. It is a pentacyclic triterpenoid found also in the wax layer of apples, in the fruit crusts, as well as in rosemary and thyme.

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According to one clinical trial, sage extract significantly improved the cognitive abilities of patients with mild to moderate&nbsp;Alzheimer's disease between the ages of 65 and 80 years. No adverse side effects were observed.&nbsp;[<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1365-2710.2003.00463.x" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.3</a>]

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Another active substance in sage, which has the potential to improve the condition of patients with dementia is rosmarinic acid, since it destabilizes and inhibits the formation of amyloid filaments. [<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1747-0285.2005.00318.x" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.4</a>]

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Ginkgo biloba leaf extract

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Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, named EGb761, has the potential to have a beneficial effect on patients with various neurodegenerative diseases , including Alzheimer's and dementia, thanks to the flavonoids, terpenes and organic acids contained in it.

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The extract lowers oxidative stress, has anti-inflammatory properties, neutralizes free radicals, improves impaired mitochondrial function, reduces platelet aggregation (against blood clotting). [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/Traditional_Chinese_medicines_and_Alzheimer_s_disease_21791295" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.1</a>] All these properties are important for the treatment of this disease.

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Toothed clubmoss or firmoss (Huperzia serrata)

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The toothed clubmoss is a plant also known as firmoss. It contains the inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase hooperzine A, which is also its active substance.

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According to various studies, hooperzine A has a positive effect in neurodegenerative diseases such as myasthenia gravis, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

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The substance has the property to improve general cognitive functions, overall clinical status, behavioral disorders in Alzheimer's patients, without side effects. [<a href="https://www.bioseek.eu/en/eng/research/pubmed/Herbal_therapy_a_new_pathway_for_the_treatment_of_Alzheimer_s_disease_21067555" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.2</a>]

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Plants of theAmaryllidaceae family

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Plants of the Amaryllidaceae family are widely used in Traditional Chinese medicine for a variety of conditions - from the bite of a venomous snake, through paralysis to rheumatoid arthritis.

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