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INFORMATION FROM THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE

Here we propose some quotations taken from important manuals of phytotherapy, from web pages, from scientific studies,
both Italian and foreign.

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Ficus buds

Plant useful in the treatment of inflammatory and/or ulcerative diseases of the stomach and duodenum.

Badgujar SB et al. Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Ficus carica: A review. Pharm Biol. 2014 Jul 14:1-17.

The natural complexes derived from Opuntia ficus indica bind to the lipids introduced with the diet forming non-absorbable complexes, in this way the lipids are eliminated without being absorbed by the body.

Grube B. et al. A natural fiber complex reduces body weight in the overweight and obese: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2013 Jan;21(1):58-64.

Oral intake of an extract of Opuntia ficusindica increased serum insulin levels and reduced blood glucose.

Deldicque L. et al.Additive insulinogenic action of Opuntia ficus-indica cladode and fruit skin extract and leucine after exercise in healthy males. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2013 Oct 21;10(1):45.

The polysaccharide fraction of opuntia absorbs nutrients, sugar and cholesterol into the intestinal lumen, effectively preventing their absorption.

Capasso F. et al. Phytotherapy. Rational use of plant drugs. 2006. Springer.

Fennel

Indicated for the treatment of dyspeptic disorders such as mild gastrointestinal complaints of a spastic nature, bloating and flatulence.

ESCOP The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. First Edition. 2003

In traditional medicine it is also used as a galactagogue.

World Health Organization 2007. WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants. Vol. 3.

Ash

It is traditionally used as a diuretic.

PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.

Fucus

Traditionally used for the treatment of obesity and overweight.

PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.

Alginic acid, a component of Fucus, can increase the viscosity of the gastric contents and therefore can cause increased satiety and faster intestinal transit.

Capasso F. et al. Phytotherapy. Rational use of plant drugs. 2006. Springer.

Recommended books:

Texts for the scientific study of phytotherapy
- – Lugli A. Knowing the medicinal plants. 40 practical cards, many curiosities and useful tips. Aboca editions. 2010.
- Capasso F. et al. Phytotherapy. Rational use of plant drugs. Springer-Verlag. 2006.
- Campanini. Dictionary of Phytotherapy and Medicinal Plants. New Techniques. 2012.
ESCOP- European Scientific Cooperation on Phytotherapy:
- – ESCOP Monographs The scientific basis of phytotherapy products. Italian edition of the second English edition edited by Planta Medica Edizioni.2006.
English versionMonographs On the medicinal uses of plants drugs European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. Second edition 2003. Thieme.
- ESCOP Monographs On the medicinal uses of plants drugs European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. Second edition Supplement 2009. Thieme.
- WHO Monographs Selected medicinal plants. Vol.1-2-3-4-5. World Health Organization Geneva.
Downloadable at the link: http://apps.who.int/medicinedoc/en/d/Js2200e/
- Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. American Botanical Council. 2000
- Blumental L. The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs. The American Botanical Council. 2003
- PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.