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"This site provides information on herbal medicine (as distinct from herbal medicines) sometimes also called phytotherapy. Herbological.com is maintained by Jonathan Treasure, a medical herbalist with professional qualifications in both conventional medical sciences and herbal medicine from the UK, now located in Southern Oregon, USA. (See bio and consulting pages for further details) "

Berberine: a plant alkaloid with therapeutic potential for central nervous system disorders. Kulkami SK et al. Phytotherapy Research, Published Online: 8 Dec 2009 This review attempts to discuss the pharmacological basis of the use of berberine in various central nervous system and related disorders. Its protective effect in Alzheimer's, cerebral ischemia, mental depression, schizophrenia and anxiety are highlighted. However, more detailed clinical trials along with a safety assessment of berberine are warranted for positioning the alkaloid in the treatment of neurological disorders.

The extraction of turmeric essential oil involves using steam distillation on the roots or rhizomes of turmeric plants. A 2016 study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research delved into the impacts of turmeric oil on one's skin. The study discovered several beneficial results of the oil on skin health. Discover the turmeric oil benefits for face skincare, as it can effectively enhance skin texture, lighten dark circles, moisturize skin, treats irritation, hydrate skin, and diminish acne and dark spots when applied topically.