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18/03/2024

Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a major cause of infertility around the world. The disorder is characterised by elevated secretion of androgens resulting in of ovarian enlargement with accumulation of fluid filled cysts, irregular menstrual cycles and hirsutism. A single-arm study assessed the efficacy of proprietary standardised fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed extract (1,000 mg/day) in 107 female volunteers (aged 18 to 45 years) over a period of 12 consecutive weeks.

The herbal treatment induced a greater than 40% reduction of mean cyst sizes in both ovaries, with a corresponding reduction in ovarian volumes. The LH:FSH ratio was also significantly improved, with a corresponding reduction in total testosterone and prolactin levels. As a result of this improvement in endocrine function, menstrual cycles became more regular in the trial participants. PCOS is also characterised by insulin resistance, and the fenugreek treatment also reduced its severity, together with significantly correcting dyslipidaemia and improving liver function.

For more information see https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36441141/

05/01/2023

Om at styrke cellernes vægge

Clinically, the role of supporting microvascular and endothelial health remains underestimated. This is even though we are witnessing the devastating impact on long-term health of a virus that is tuned to damage that very part of our bodies, namely SARS-CoV-2 via its affinity for ACE-2 receptors on blood vessels.

One key herb that supports microvascular and endothelial health is grape seed extract (GSE), and evidence is growing for its clinical benefit. Recently, the effect of chronic supplementation with GSE containing a high dose of polyphenols on endurance performance was assessed in 12 elite athletes (basketball players). Specifically, the researchers compared the effects of both GSE (given as a single dose of 300 mg in capsule form) and placebo (PL) on submaximal VO2 (a measure of aerobic fitness, lower values indicate increased fitness), time to exhaustion and endothelial function during progressive cycling exercise over 14 days. Endothelial function was evaluated using the brachial artery via flow-mediated dilation (FMD).

Compared to PL, GSE decreased submaximal VO2 (p < 0.05). It also resulted in FMD-induced increases in brachial artery diameter (14.4 ± 5.2% vs. 17.6 ± 4.5%, p = 0.035). The authors suggested that chronic supplementation with GSE improved endurance performance and these effects may partially be due to vasodilation in active skeletal muscle mediated by enhanced endothelial function. Thus, the results suggest that GSE appears to be an ergogenic herb that can improve exercise performance in elite athletes via a microvascular mechanism. For more details see https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36361103/

15/11/2022

Ja, kamille udtræk kan noget 😍
Næsespray på saltvand og kamille har vist sig effektiv i forsøg.

The topical use of herbs is a powerful and underestimated therapeutic option. Previously, as noted on this page, the use of licorice in a saline nasal spray was found to be effective for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Now a group of Turkish investigators aimed to demonstrate the effect of an isotonic seawater spray containing chamomile liquid extract on both symptoms and nasal mucociliary clearance in patients with allergic rhinitis, by comparing it with other isotonic seawater nasal washing solutions.

The study included 123 patients with allergic rhinitis. Mometasone furoate (a steroid) intranasal spray treatment was started for all patient groups. In addition to this treatment, isotonic seawater spray with chamomile liquid extract was added to Group A, isotonic seawater spray to Group B, and isotonic seawater nasal irrigation to Group C. The fourth group (Group D) was given only the nasal steroid spray without any nasal washing treatment. These extra washes for Groups A, B and C were used three times in each nostril twice daily for 4 weeks.

Before and after treatment in all patients, the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 was performed, and nasal mucociliary clearance times were measured by the saccharin test. This simple test of nasal mucociliary clearance involves placing a small particle of saccharin approximately one cm behind the anterior end of the inferior turbinate. In the presence of normal mucociliary action, the saccharin will be swept backwards to the nasopharynx and a sweet taste is perceived.

In Groups A, B, C, and D the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 differences were statistically significantly improved from baseline. Only Groups A and B experienced a significant improvement in nasal mucociliary clearance times. When the Sino-nasal Outcome Test-22 score and nasal mucociliary clearance time differences before and after treatment were compared across all groups, the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 score difference was higher in Group A than for Groups B, C and D; these differences were found to be statistically significant (P = 0.010; P = 0.003; P ≤ 0.001, respectively). The nasal mucociliary clearance time difference was higher in Group A than for Groups C and D; again, these differences were statistically significant (P = 0.010; P = 0.001, respectively).

For more information see https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34142567/

27/06/2022

Nu er alt i fuld flor. Det betyder at jeg igen er klar med undervisning i det grønne, hvor du får masser af viden om lægeplanterne som vokser på vores breddegrader.

Du kan læse mere på hjemmesiden

https://urteliv.dk/kursus-i-urtemedicin/

28/04/2022

Meget interessant betragtning omkring ødemer (væskeophobning) i kroppen. Ødemer ses særligt i underben. Det giver god mening ift mine erfaringer, hvordan funktionen af udrensningsorganerne, herunder nyrerne, har for at udskille overskydende væske og affaldsstoffer fra vævet.

07/02/2022

Loppeskalsfrø kan mere end at holde maven kørende

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is considered an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, many individuals with LDL-C within the normal range still develop CVD. One reason for this might be the role played by the presence of small dense LDL particles (sdLDL).

In a double blind, randomised clinical trial, participants were assigned to Plantago psyllium husks or placebo (10 g/day for 7 weeks). Trial participants were 100 adolescents (50 in each group), 15 to 19 years old, with a body mass index of 29 to 34. Results demonstrated that small dense LDL and the inflammatory marker IL-6 reduced in these adolescents with obesity while consuming the psyllium husks.

For more information see https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33861390/

05/11/2021

Spændende forskning, hvis du døjer med nerveproblemer tilknyttet rygsøjle hvirvlerne.

Can medicinal plants help to heal intervertebral discs?

Spinal problems and intervertebral disc changes are frequently associated with spinal nerve root compression and associated symptoms such as pain and paraesthesia. A small pilot study investigated the potential of a formulation of Boswellia serrata and gotu kola (Centella asiatica) extracts (BCP) in combination with standard management (SM) to produce a faster re-expansion of the intervertebral discs in symptomatic subjects with "flattened" discs in the lower spine, due to wrong posture and compression after repeated trauma. A third treatment group was included, which was SM plus glucosamine. Total spine length improved in the BCP group (p < 0.05); in particular at 6 months the increase was doubled with BCP. SM was effective in producing elongation, but BCP plus SM rendered spinal elongation faster, more effective, with a better expansion of the intervertebral discs. Regarding ultrasound measurements, BCP was able to significantly ameliorate the posterior disc space (p < 0.05) and decreased disc density more than the other groups of the study. Signs/symptoms and mobility were improved with BCP (p < 0.05), while rescue medications decreased. The loss of working days was reduced with all managements (significantly more in BCP group than in the other two), see https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32894920/ .

11/10/2021

Nordiske oliven - det må prøves for ja - slåen er til mere end en lille snaps 😊

Lige nu kan du plukke bitre slåen og forvandle dem til nordiske oliven, som smager både salt og sødt og er gode til ost.

15/09/2021

https://fb.watch/81nTwXZ_DW

Reflektioner omkring immunforsvaret og hvilke urter, der virker på specifikke områder.