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Alanine (abbreviated as Ala or A) is a non-polar α-amino acid, with the formula CH3CH(NH2)COOH. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Alanine is used for improving athletic performance and exercise capacity, building lean muscle mass, and improving physical functioning in the elderly. Benefits Physical performance. Some research shows that taking beta-alanine modestly […]

Ailanthus Glandulosa is a plant. The dried bark from the trunk and root are used for medicine. Until recently, tree of heaven was used only in folk medicine. But now, it is being investigated as a potential drug. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Ailanthus Glandulosa is used for diarrhea, asthma, cramps, epilepsy, […]

Agrimonia eupatoria is a species of agrimony that is often referred to as common agrimony, church steeples or sticklewort. The whole plant is dark green with numerous soft hairs. The soft hairs aid in the plant’s seed pods sticking to any animal or person coming in contact with the plant. The flower spikes have a […]

Flower that is used in the homeopathy. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Though little used in modern medicine, the bulb has diuretic and styptic properties. Dried and powdered it has been used as a styptic for leucorrhoea Tennyson speaks of Bluebell juice being used to cure snake-bite. The flowers have a […]

Agaricus mushroom is a fungus. It originated in Brazil, but is now grown in China, Japan, and Brazil for sale. The plant (extract) is used as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Agaricus mushroom is used for cancer, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, “hardening of the arteries” (arteriosclerosis), ongoing liver disease, […]

Agar (pronounced /ˈeɪɡɑː/, US /ˈɑːɡər/, “ah-gər“) or agar-agar (/ˈeɪɡɑːˈeɪɡɑː/, /ˈɑːɡərˈɑːɡər/, “ah-gər-ah-gər“) is a jelly-like substance, obtained from algae. It was discovered in the late 1650s or early 1660s  in Japan. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Agar-agar is a natural vegetable gelatin counterpart. White and semi-translucent, it is sold in packages as washed […]

Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses It is widely cultivated in streets and parks throughout the temperate world, and has been particularly successful in places like the United Kingdom and New Zealand, where they are commonly found in parks, streets and avenues. Cultivation for its spectacular spring flowers is successful in a […]

An adrenocorticotropin, or corticotropin, serum level is a valuable biomarker that the pain practitioner can use to help manage patients with severe, chronic pain Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used for Addison’s disease. Benefits The level of Adrenocorticotropin is an objective indicator of whether the brain is being over-stressed and stimulated […]

Adrenalinum is the name given to a homeopathic remedy prepared from secretions of the adrenal gland. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used as a homeopathic remedy for allergies (including hay fever), asthma, difficulties in respiration such acute lung congestion. Benefits Certain medical conditions may indicate a need for adrenal homeopathic remedy. The […]

It is a homeopathic remedy mainly used for pets. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Uses for relief of allergy symptoms affecting the mucous membranes and skin: red, itchy eyes, ears and nose restlessness sneening congestion itchy skin scratching allergic or fleabite dermatitis. Benefits Used as for the temporary relief of: Functional […]