An in vivo experimental study conducted to demonstrate the antioxidant and immunostimulant action of Papaya has shown that Carica papaya fruit extract has the potential to significantly increase immune function.

Mohamed Sadek K.Antioxidant and immunostimulant effect of carica papaya linn. Aqueous extract in acrylamide intoxicated rats. Acta Inform Med. 2012 Sep;20(3):180-5.

In folk medicine it is used for insomnia and as a sedative.

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The few studies on humans reveal health properties of a tonic-replenishing type: improvement in general health, feeling of greater energy, better resistance to fatigue and better intellectual performance (cognitive and memory). Some of these effects have been confirmed by experimental studies.

Traditionally used at various ages of life, from the youngest child to the elderly.

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Indicated for the treatment of states of nervous tension, restlessness and irritability with difficulty in falling asleep.

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The bark contains a large amount of bioactive substances, including lapachin significantly increases the oxygen supply to various organs and districts of the body. It has a marked anti-inflammatory action.

Schönfelder. Das neue Handbuch del Heilpflanzen. Publisher WVG KOSMOS. Pg. 434

Extracts from the plant have powerful antioxidant effects.

Park B.S. et.al. Antioxidant activity and characterization of volatile constituents of Taheebo (Tabebuia impetiginosa Martius ex DC). J Agric Food Chem. 2003 Jan 1;51(1):295-300.

Piperine and black pepper in experimental studies have been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anti-asthmatic properties.

Meghwal M. et al.. Piper nigrum and piperine: an update. Phytother Res. 2013 Aug;27(8):1121-30.

In an experimental study, a black pepper extract significantly inhibited histamine release from mast cells.

Hirata N. et al. Histamine release inhibitory activity of Piper nigrum leaf. Biol Pharm Bull. 2008 Oct;31(10):1973-

Anti-allergic action.

Perilla contains potent lipoxygenase inhibitors and may have a role in preventing the body's inflammatory and allergic responses.

YamamotoH. Inhibitors of Arachidonate Lipoxygenase from defatted Perilla seed. J.Agric. Food Chem., 1998, 46, 862-865.

Perilla is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat colds and flu forms with fever, cough, and inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes.

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Traditionally used to promote diuresis.

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Antioxidant.

Stanojević L. et al. Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents of Hieracium pilosella L. Extracts. Sensors (Basel). 2009;9(7):5702-14. doi: 10.3390/s90705702. Epub 2009 Jul 16.

The essential oil has a secretolytic and antiseptic effect. It is used to treat catarrhal disorders of the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Its use is approved by the German Commission E for the treatment of cough and bronchitis.

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Pine buds have secretolytic and antiseptic (mild) effect. They are used to treat catarrhal disorders of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Their use is approved by the German Commission E for the treatment of rhinosinusitis, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, cough and bronchitis.

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In popular medicine it is used for insomnia, states of anxiety and irritability as well as a cardiotonic.

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The saponin content gives the drug expectorant and diuretic properties. Its use is approved by the German Commission E for the treatment of cough and bronchitis.

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Propolis has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that may contribute to its effectiveness in inflammatory states of the oral cavity. The antibacterial properties have been tested in vitro and in vivo on numerous bacterial strains. Propolis (in particular the phenolic and flavonoid compounds) has antioxidant, re-epithelizing, healing and local anesthetic activities, the latter being mainly attributed to the components of the essential oil.

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

Treatment of occasional constipation. Conditions in which easy defecation with soft stools is advisable, e.g. in cases of rhagades and haemorrhoids, after rectal or anal surgery and during pregnancy.

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