„Vinca: una planta perenne de la que se obtuvo un medicamento contra el cáncer”
Marigold—a cemetery flower that protects the eyes and repels parasites?
Henryk Różański attributes antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects to marigold, and says it may help with spasms, infections, and bile-related problems.
Read the answer →African plum tree bark — can a tree from Africa save the prostate?
African plum tree bark is used for an enlarged prostate and problems with urination.
Read the answer →Golden threads (coptis) — the bitter root that kills bacteria?
It also lists liver and gallbladder problems, high blood pressure, and various infections and inflammatory conditions.
Read the answer →Safflower—the false saffron that lowers cholesterol?
Oral uses include scanty or irregular menstruation, rheumatism, atherosclerosis, and circulatory disorders.
Read the answer →Three-leaved bogbean — a bitter leaf that stimulates the appetite and liver?
Stimulates the secretion of digestive juices and bile, and improves digestion and nutrient absorption.
Read the answer →Blackberry leaf — free tea for diarrhea?
Henryk Różański says that blackberry leaf has an astringent and antidiarrheal effect and is suitable for rinsing.
Read the answer →Parsley—ordinary greens or a remedy for kidney problems and swelling?
Parsley preparations are used for oliguria, swelling, urinary stones, and inflammatory conditions of the kidneys and bladder.
Read the answer →Saffron—the world’s most expensive spice for sadness and insomnia?
Henryk Różański attributes calming effects to saffron, saying it improves memory and concentration and supports digestion and bile flow.
Read the answer →Bay leaf—just for soup, or also a remedy for joints and digestion?
Henryk Różański says that laurel fruits are taken by mouth for digestion, fungi in the digestive tract, and to improve well-being.
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 →Witch hazel — bark and leaves for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and irritated skin?
Henryk Różański describes witch hazel as a remedy used both externally and orally.
Read the answer →Peony — the garden flower that calmed epilepsy?
The roots were used, among other things, for digestive cramps, neuralgia, migraine, nervousness, rheumatism, and epilepsy.
Read the answer →Is fatty food healthier than we were told? Butter, bacon, and the whole truth about fat
Prof. David Ludwig says that fat itself does not make you gain weight, and that some fatty foods can be healthy.
Read the answer →Saturated fat — have we been unfairly scared of butter for 50 years?
There is no unqualified “yes”: some authors consider the warnings exaggerated, while others link saturated fat to the risk of heart disease.
Read the answer →Losing weight without hunger — can you lose weight while eating until you’re full?
Bracia Rodzeń recommends limiting carbohydrates and eating high-quality protein and fat until you’re full.
Read the answer →Prostate enlargement — can herbs replace pills and a scalpel?
Henryk Różański recommends herbal mixtures for prostate enlargement, inflammation, and swelling, including mixtures with squirting cucumber or strawberry leaves and corn silk.
Read the answer →Oral probiotics—good bacteria instead of mouthwash?
Igor Dogocki says that probiotics may restore the balance of bacteria in the mouth and reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Read the answer →Juniper — bitter berries that flush the kidneys, but are they not safe for everyone?
Henryk Różański states that a decoction, infusion, and tincture made from juniper are said to have diuretic and anti-swelling effects.
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 →Cocoa and theobromine — a forgotten remedy for the heart and kidneys?
Henryk Różański describes theobromine from cocoa as a substance that increases urine output more strongly than caffeine and stimulates the heart muscle.
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