Nutraceuticals: What they are, what they are for and possible side effects
Nutraceutical is a type of food supplement that contains bioactive compounds in its composition, which have been extracted from food. It has many benefits to...
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What betamethasone is for and how to use
Betamethasone, also known as betamethasone dipropionate, is an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-rheumatic drug sold commercially under the names Diprospan, Dipronil or Dibetam. Betamethasone can be...
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Homemade mosquito repellents for Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya mosquitoes
Repellents are usually applied to the body, especially during epidemics of dengue, sika ad chukungunya. This is because they prevent bites of the Aedes Aegypti...
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Diane 35: How to take and possible side effects
Diane 35 is a type of medicine that is used in the treatment of female hormonal disorders. It contains 2.0mg ciproterone acetate and 0.035mg ethinilestradiol,...
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Ginger tea to lose weight: does it work? And how is it used?
Ginger tea can help when you want to lose weight as it contains diuretic and thermegenic action. It works by increasing the body’s metabolism and...
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Mastruz (santa maria grass): What is it for and how to use it
Mastruz is a medicinal plant, also known as santa maria herb or Mexican tea. It is widely used as a traditional medicine in treatment of...
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Licorice: What it is, what it’s for and how to use it
Licorice is a medicinal plant, also known as glycirriza, regaliz or sweet root, is a type of medicinal plant known to be among the oldest...
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Sucupira: What it is, what it is for and how to use the seed
The sucupira is a large tree that contains analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicinal properties. It mainly helps in relieving of pain and inflammations in the body...