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Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 4 facts
measurementZingiber officinale (ginger) is the most cited medicinal species in the Quitexe ethnobotanical data, associated with the treatment of seven ailments: constipation, vomiting, indigestion, hypertension, influenza, nausea, and cough.
measurementAnaemia is the most frequently addressed condition treated with food plants in the Quitexe municipality (11.97% of citations), followed by cough and fatigue (7.04% each), diarrhoea (7.04%), diabetes and constipation (5.63% each), fever (4.23%), haemorrhoids (3.52%), yellow fever and bronchitis (2.82% each), and malaria, nausea during early pregnancy, flu, erectile dysfunction, and dysentery (2.11% each).
measurementIn the study of 57 medicinal food plants in Quitexe, the Medicinal Capability Index (MCI) values for treating specific ailments were: anaemia (0.239), cough (0.183), diarrhoea (0.155), fatigue (0.141), constipation (0.113), diabetes (0.113), and fever (0.085).
measurementIn the municipality of Quitexe, cough is treated with 13 plant species, diarrhoea with 11 species, fatigue with 10 species, constipation with 8 species, diabetes with 8 species, and fever with 6 species.
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org Mar 20, 2026 1 fact
claimPhysical signs of chronic inflammation often develop gradually and include persistent fatigue, joint pain or stiffness, digestive issues (bloating, diarrhea, constipation), skin problems (rashes, eczema, psoriasis), headaches, and mood changes (anxiety, depression, brain fog).
The Hidden Dangers of Inflammation—And How to Protect Yourself ... lifetimedentalnwa.com Mar 14, 2025 1 fact
claimNegative health effects associated with chronic inflammation include difficulty sleeping, persistent fatigue, depression, anxiety, joint pain, muscle pain, constipation, diarrhea, and repeated infections.
Reproductive Hormones endocrine.org Jan 24, 2022 1 fact
claimExcessive estradiol in women has been linked to acne, constipation, loss of sex drive, depression, and, if levels are extremely high, an increased risk of uterine cancer, breast cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com Jul 14, 2024 1 fact
claimInflammation can manifest as abdominal pain, skin rashes, digestive issues (diarrhea, constipation, or acid reflux), mouth sores, weight changes, and mood disorders such as depression or anxiety.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org Mar 22, 2024 1 fact
claimSymptoms of chronic inflammation include abdominal pain, chest pain, fatigue, insomnia, fever, joint pain or stiffness, mouth sores, skin rash, mood disorders (depression, anxiety), gastrointestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux), weight changes, and frequent infections.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimMethanol extract from red currant fruit is used to treat scurvy, alleviate constipation, and treat digestive and urinary problems, while showing activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with symptoms including body pain, arthralgia, myalgia, chronic fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, gastrointestinal complications (such as constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux), weight fluctuations, and frequent infections.