Plant Nutritional Value - Starts with O

A (19) | B (19) | C (48) | D (5) | E (2) | F (11) | G (15) | H (15) | I (9) | J (7) | K (1) | L (9) | M (24) | N (3) | O (5)

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Oak Bark

BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Quercus Parts used for medicinal purposes: Bark Seeds Chemical this herb contains: Quercitannic acid KNOWN EFFECTS Shrinks tissues. Prevents secretion of fluids. Causes protein molecules to clump together. UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS Treats hemorrhoids. Treats diarrhea. Is used as gargle for sore...

Oats (Oats Beards)

BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Avena sativa Parts used for medicinal purposes: Seeds Chemicals this herb contains: Albumin Gluten Gum oil Protein compound Salts Saponin Starch Sugar KNOWN EFFECTS Stimulates muscular contractions. Coats and protects scraped tissues. Stimulates central nervous system. Miscellaneous information: "Feeling...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oils)

BASIC INFORMATION These fatty acids are a dietary supplement available in capsules or oil. It is commercially advertised to protect against diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Brand names: Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Capsules Cardi-Omega 3(R) Marine 500(R) Marine 1000(R) Max-EPA(R) Promega(R) Proto-Chol(R) Sea-Omega 50(R) Chemicals this supplement...

Orotate

BASIC INFORMATION Orotate is an nucleic acid. Available from natural sources? Yes Available from synthetic sources? No Prescription required? No NATURAL SOURCES All foods REASONS TO USE Functions as essential part of every living cell, but supplemental products taken orally are useless. UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS Injectable form: Treats congestive heart...

Orris Root (Black Flag)

BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Iris versicolor, Iris spp Parts used for medicinal purposes: Roots Chemicals this herb contains: Gum Oleoresin Tannins KNOWN EFFECTS Depresses central nervous system. Causes vomiting. Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally. UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS Treats skin...