It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic properties and can be useful in gastrointestinal disorders such as minor spasms, epigastric distension, flatulence, belching.

For the symptomatic treatment of gastrointestinal disorders such as minor spasms, epigastric distension, flatulence and belching.

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Chamomile is used to treat inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal system associated with spasms.

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A clinical study in which subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus took 1, 3, or 6 g of cinnamon daily for 40 days, with a 20-day interval between treatments, showed that cinnamon reduced blood glucose, triglyceride levels, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol. The results of the study suggest that supplementing the diet with cinnamon may reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Khan A et. al. Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2003 Dec;26(12):3215-8.

For the treatment of dyspeptic disorders such as gastrontestinal spasms, bloating and flatulence, lack of appetite.

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In an in vivo experimental study, two caper extracts were shown to have a marked anti-allergic action.

Trombetta D.et al.Antiallergic and antihistaminic effect of two extracts of Capparis spinosa L. flowering buds. Phytother Res. 2005 Jan;19(1):29-33.

Caper extract is a potent inhibitor of NF-KB, an important mediator of inflammatory reactions.

Zhou H.F. et al. Biflavonoids from Caper (Capparis spinosa L.) fruits and their effects in inhibiting NF-kappa B activation. J Agric Food Chem. 2011 Apr 13;59(7):3060-5.

An artichoke extract appears to have moderately reduced levels of total cholesterol, LDL, and the LDH/HDL ratio in an 8-12 week treatment. The effect may be more pronounced in subjects with higher cholesterol levels.

Englisch W. et al. Efficacy of Artichoke dry extract in patients with hyperlipoproteinemia. Arzneimittelforschung. 2000 Mar;50(3):260-5.Natural Medicines Comprehensive database. Unbiased, Scientific Clinical Information on Complementary, Alternative, and

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Hepatic damage of toxic origin; supportive treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions of the liver and cirrhosis of the liver, disorders affecting the gallbladder.

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Supportive treatment of patients with chronic inflammatory liver conditions and cirrhosis and toxic liver damage.

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Also traditionally used as a stimulant.

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It is also traditionally used to reduce fatigue, and improve memory, reasoning and cognitive skills.

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Traditionally used to treat fever, flu, aches and muscle cramps.

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It promotes the secretion of gastric juices.

Indicated by the German Commission E for the treatment of dyspeptic disorders

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Traditionally used in the treatment of dyspepsia, flattulence, spasms of the gastrointestinal system.

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Indicated by the German Commission E for the treatment of dyspeptic disorders.

The juice is traditionally used for the treatment of constipation in the pediatric age.

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For the treatment of climacteric symptoms such as hot flushes, profuse sweating, sleep disturbances and nervous irritability.

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The combined effect of the plant together with a diet was identical to a modern hypolipidemic pharmacotherapy.

Singh R.B. et al. Hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of Commiphora mukul as an adjunct to dietary therapy in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 1994 Aug;8(4):659-64.

Cola is traditionally taken to overcome conditions of physical and mental fatigue. Its use is recommended by the German E Commission in conditions of poor stamina.

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Coriander essential oil stimulates the secretion of gastric juices and has a carminative and spasmolytic effect; in vitro it has shown antibacterial and antifungal actions.

Useful in dyspeptic disorders and inappetence

Approved by the German Commission E for the treatment of dyspeptic disorders.

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Coriander limits oxidative damage to cellular DNA and may have a potential preventive role on diseases that recognize oxidative stress as a causative factor.

Tang EL, Rajarajeswaran J, Fung SY, Kanthimathi MS. Antioxidant activity of Coriandrum sativum and protection against DNA damage and cancer cell migration. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Dec 9;13:347. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-347.

Treatment with coriander extract improved oxidative stress damage caused by lead.

Velaga MK1, Yallapragada PR, Williams D, Rajanna S, Bettaiya R.Hydroalcoholic Seed Extract of Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) Alleviates Lead-Induced Oxidative Stress in Different Regions of Rat Brain.Biol Trace Elem Res. 2014 May 3.

Symptomatic treatment of mild digestive disorders and minor biliary dysfunction.

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Cumin is traditionally used as a carminative and to treat stomach upset, colic and diarrhea.

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