Rose Hips - Rosa Family Swedish name: Nypon Rose Hips (fruit), wild (Northern) nutrition facts and analysis per 100g Nutrient Amount DV Carbohydrate 38.22 g 13 % Fiber 24.1 g 96 % Sugars 2.58 g Vitamins Nutrient Amount DV Betaine 2.9 mg Choline 12.0 mg Folate 3.00 mcg Niacin 1.300 mg 8 % Pantothenic acid 0.800 mg 8 % Riboflavin 0.166 mg 10 % Thiamin 0.016 mg 1 % Vitamin A 4345.00 IU … Continue reading Rose Hips – Rosa Family
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Elderberry – Sambucus nigra
Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Swedish name: Fläder OBS! Don't eat stem and seeds, since they contain cyanides, which are toxic. - https://permaculturenews.org/2017/11/07/exceptional-elderberries/ "In one study, 60 people with flu-like symptoms took 15 milliliters (ml) of elderberry syrup four times a day. Their symptoms improved 4 days before the people who took a placebo. In another study, … Continue reading Elderberry – Sambucus nigra
Lady’s Mantle – Alchemilla vulgaris
Lady's Mantle - Alchemilla vulgaris Swedish name: Daggkåpa "Prospects for the use of the herb lady's mantle in geriatrics." First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow "The drugs, based on the Alchemilla vulgaris raw material are widely used medical application is prevention and maintenance in geriatrics, as a lymphotropic, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, nootropic, hemorheological, wound-healing, antioxidant, antispasmodic and a mild … Continue reading Lady’s Mantle – Alchemilla vulgaris
Pineappleweed – Matricaria discoidea
Pineappleweed - Matricaria discoidea Swedish name: Gatkamomill https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/herbal-tea "Matricaria genus as a source of antimicrobial agents: From farm to pharmacy and food applications" Department of Medical Parasitology, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol "The phytochemical composition of Matricaria spp. includes volatile terpenoids (e.g., α-bisabolol, bisabolol oxide A and B, β-trans-farnesene and chamazulene), sesquiterpene lactones such as matricin, and phenolic compounds … Continue reading Pineappleweed – Matricaria discoidea
Fireweed – Chamaenerion angustifolium
Fireweed - Chamaenerion angustifolium Swedish name: Mjölkört Fireweed, raw, leaves nutritional facts and analysis per 100g Vitamins Nutrient Amount DV Folate 112.00 mcg Folic acid 0.00 mcg Niacin 4.674 mg 29 % Pantothenic acid 1.356 mg 14 % Riboflavin 0.137 mg 8 % Thiamin 0.033 mg 2 % Vitamin A 3598.00 IU 72 % Vitamin A, RAE 180.00 mcg Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg 0 % Vitamin B6 0.632 mg 32 % Vitamin C 2.2 mg 4 % Vitamin D 0.00 IU 0 % … Continue reading Fireweed – Chamaenerion angustifolium
Stinging Nettle – Urtica dioica
Stinging Nettle - Urticia dioica Nutritional Value Stinging Nettles - Serving size 100g Vitamins Nutrient Amount DV Betaine 21.4 mg Choline 17.4 mg Folate 14.00 mcg Folic acid 0.00 mcg Niacin 0.388 mg 2 % Riboflavin 0.160 mg 9 % Thiamin 0.008 mg 1 % Vitamin A 2011.00 IU 40 % Vitamin A, RAE 101.00 mcg Carotene, alpha 114.00 mcg Carotene, beta 1150.00 mcg Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.00 mcg Lutein + zeaxanthin 4178.00 mcg Lycopene 0.00 mcg Vitamin B6 0.103 mg 5 % Vitamin K 498.6 mcg 623 % … Continue reading Stinging Nettle – Urtica dioica
Extrinsic Motivation & “Nature Deficit Disorder”: Cultural Epidemics of Today
"Less self-determined forms of extrinsic motivation (money, fame, praise) are associated with negative outcomes such as depression, negative affect, and physical symtoms. ... The results of Harlen and Crick (2003) found that individuals with intrinsic motivation (autonomy, competence, relatedness) had lower anxiety." - Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, Maranatha Christian University, Bandung, Indonesia.*** "Psychologists talk about the idea that … Continue reading Extrinsic Motivation & “Nature Deficit Disorder”: Cultural Epidemics of Today
Depression is a disease of Civilization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drv3BP0Fdi8 “I believe many of us now live as if we value things more than people. In America, we spend more time than ever at work, and we earn more money than any generation in history, but we spend less and less time with our loved ones as a result. Likewise, many of us … Continue reading Depression is a disease of Civilization
Mugwort – Artemisia vulgaris
Mugwort - Artemisia Vulgaris Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia "Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris L.) belongs to the genus Artemisia and is a well-known aromatic perennial plant with a characteristic scent, and possesses multiple medicinal applications, such as emmenagogue, nervine, digestive, diuretic and diaphoretic, food flavoring, and insect repellent properties... Mugwort … Continue reading Mugwort – Artemisia vulgaris
Yarrow – Achillea Millefolium
Yarrow - Achillea Millefolium Bio-efectiveness of the main flavonoids of Achillea millefolium in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran. "The Achillea millefolium L. (Yarrow) is a common herb which is widely being used, worldwide. Achillea is being used for treatment of many disorders since centuries. It is considered safe for supplemental use … Continue reading Yarrow – Achillea Millefolium
