„Jaborandi — the leaf that gave rise to a glaucoma medicine and makes you sweat”
MRNA Vaccines and the Heart — Can an Injection Damage Blood Vessels?
Prof. Sucharit Bhakdi warns that a study of mRNA vaccine distribution was said to point to a serious risk of blood clots and other harms.
Read the answer →COVID vaccines and cancer — coincidence or worrying trend?
Jerzy Zięba points out that the effect of the vaccine on the possibility of developing cancer remains unknown.
Read the answer →Meningococcal vaccine — fear of the disease or of complications?
The STOP NOP Association states that the mortality rate for meningococcal sepsis may reach 20–70%.
Read the answer →Acacia flower — a sweet flower for heartburn and nerves?
Henryk Różański notes that black locust flowers are used as food, to make infusions, and to make cosmetics.
Read the answer →Basil and tulsi — pizza seasoning or sacred herb for stress?
Common basil is said to improve digestion and appetite and increase urine production, but its medicinal effectiveness has not been proven.
Read the answer →Vitamin D and depression — is the autumn blues caused by a lack of sunshine?
Jan Jaśkowski points out that low vitamin D levels are associated with more frequent depression, and that supplementation may help treat it.
Read the answer →Licorice — a sweet root that can raise blood pressure?
Henryk Różański says that licorice can raise blood pressure.
Read the answer →Peppermint — an herb for stomach troubles that works better than tablets?
Henryk Różański describes peppermint as an antispasmodic, carminative, and stimulant of digestive juice secretion.
Read the answer →Linden Blossom — A Home Remedy for Colds That Works?
Henryk Różański recommends an infusion of linden blossoms for colds, especially those with fever and inflammation of the respiratory tract.
Read the answer →Herbal honey — honey with herbs, stronger than cough syrup from the pharmacy?
Henryk Różański claims that herbal honeys have a wider range of medicinal effects than honey alone.
Read the answer →Fennel — does the tea really relieve bloating?
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) states that an infusion made from the fruit of the sweet variety of fennel has traditionally been used for bloating and gas.
Read the answer →Zgrzyn — the herbal gem we forgot?
Ajmaline is used clinically for some types of rapid or irregular heartbeat.
Read the answer →Cotton grass — a marsh herb for diarrhea and bleeding?
It lists its uses for constipation, ulcers and inflammation of the digestive tract, as well as irritable bowel syndrome.
Read the answer →Liverwort — a spring flower for the liver or a poison?
Henryk Różański lists liverwort for coughs, respiratory infections, bile stagnation, and swelling of the liver and gallbladder.
Read the answer →Nettle for anemia — does this weed raise iron levels in the blood?
Henryk Różański says that preparations made from nettle rhizomes and roots are supposed to stimulate blood formation and increase hemoglobin levels.
Read the answer →Cow’s milk and allergies in children — the culprit we don’t suspect?
Jan Jaśkowski points out that cow’s milk allergy may cause colic, especially when a child drinks infant formula.
Read the answer →Lilac — the fragrant hedge shrub that once brought down a fever?
Henryk Różański describes common lilac as a plant used for fever, inflammation, and ailments of the throat and respiratory tract.
Read the answer →Mountain savory — a spice that kills bacteria and parasites?
Preparations made from this plant are also said to relieve spasms and protect the liver.
Read the answer →Sea squill — a forgotten heart medicine or rat poison?
Sea squill was used for circulatory failure, especially when it caused swelling or ascites.
Read the answer →Foxglove — a beautiful flower that saves the heart or stops it?
Foxglove strengthens the heart’s contractions, but at the same time slows its rhythm and the conduction of electrical impulses.
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