„Jaborandi — daun yang menghasilkan obat untuk glaukoma dan memicu keringat”
Jaborandi — the leaf that gave rise to a glaucoma medicine and makes you sweat
Jaborandi leaves and pilocarpine were used to induce sweating, and the leaves were added to herbal teas taken for fever.
Read the answer →Dandelion—a lawn weed that supports the liver?
Henryk Różański states that dandelion was used as a liver remedy, and that its extracts and juice are said to stimulate bile production and secretion and detoxify the body.
Read the answer →Apricot kernel amygdalin — a banned cancer drug or a dangerous myth?
Henryk Różański warns that swallowed amygdalin releases hydrogen cyanide, which does not destroy only cancer cells.
Read the answer →Aconite—the most dangerous plant in Europe, once used to treat pain?
Yes. Monkshood was used as a painkiller and local anesthetic, including for neuralgia, rheumatism, and arthritis.
Read the answer →The keto diet—a revolution in weight loss or a dangerous fad?
The Rodzeń brothers report that low-carbohydrate diets are usually associated with greater weight loss than other diets, even over a period of two years.
Read the answer →Steppe harmala — sacred incense or dangerous drug?
Steppe harmala is used, among other things, for depression, rheumatism, and parkinsonism, and its seeds can cause hallucinations.
Read the answer →Kava-kava — an island drink for anxiety and stress, or a danger to the liver?
Henryk Różański lists kava-kava as a remedy for anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and muscle spasms and tension.
Read the answer →Low-Carbohydrate Diets — Do They Raise Cholesterol, and Is That Dangerous?
Bracia Rodzeń cites a review in which a low-carbohydrate diet did not cause a significant increase in LDL.
Read the answer →Fasting — a way to improve health or a dangerous fad?
Fasting may support health and metabolism, but there is no basis for considering it beneficial for everyone.
Read the answer →Clay to drink — mud that cleanses the intestines, or a dangerous trend?
It is applied to the skin for acne, inflammation, swelling, bites, and wounds that are slow to heal, among other things.
Read the answer →Rue — a herb for the eyes and varicose veins, or a dangerous poison?
Henryk Różański warns that rue may increase sensitivity to sunlight and that rue preparations should not be used during pregnancy.
Read the answer →Heart attacks in December — why are the holidays the most dangerous time for the heart?
Nathan S. Bryan says the risk of a heart attack rises by nearly 40% on Christmas Eve.
Read the answer →Flaxseed — soothing porridge for the stomach or a hidden danger?
Henryk Różański warns that cyanide compounds may be released when ground seeds are soaked in cool or lukewarm water.
Read the answer →Colloidal silver — natural antibiotic or dangerous myth?
Henryk Różański claims that colloidal silver disrupts the functioning of disease-causing cells and destroys their membranes.
Read the answer →Measles — the more dangerous disease, or complications from the vaccine?
Jerzy Zięba claims that the manufacturer of the MMR vaccine lists autism as a possible side effect.
Read the answer →Prebiotics—what are you really feeding the bacteria that govern your health?
Henryk Różański explains that organic acids produced after inulin fermentation acidify the large intestine and stimulate its movement.
Read the answer →Parsley-piert — a forgotten herb almost nobody knows about?
The infusion is used, among other things, for digestive tract catarrh; it can also be used for compresses, rinses, and washing.
Read the answer →Hedge woundwort — a forest weed that calms and heals?
Flowering hedge woundwort is used for digestive and respiratory complaints and fever.
Read the answer →Groundcherry — a lantern-like fruit for the kidneys and joints?
Henryk Różański attributes diuretic, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory effects to groundcherry.
Read the answer →Icy Water Instead of Medication? Cold-Water Swimming and Cold Showers Without the Myths
Nathan S. Bryan says that brief exposure to cold can trigger cell repair and increase the body’s resistance to later stress.
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