Polypodium leucotomos is a fern from Central America. The underground “runners” (rhizomes) are used for medicine. Polypodium leucotomos is used to prevent certain skin problems including sunburn, eczema (atopic dermatitis), psoriasis, vitiligo, and skin
Eyebright drops may be harmful to certain people, including those who wear contacts or those who have had cataract removal, corneal transplants, laser eye surgery, or other eye procedures. Such individuals should consult a physician prior to using eyebrig
It appears that the protective effects of salidroside extend to bone cell rejuvenation and development. Based on its success as an adaptogen and its ability to protect cells from oxidative damage, researchers tested a salidroside extract on bone formation
Phloretin inhibits the active transport of glucose into cells by SGLT1 and SGLT2, though the inhibition is weaker than by its glycoside phlorizin.Orally consumed phlorizin is nearly entirely converted into phloretin by hydrolytic enzymes in the small inte
