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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Taheebo as a Herbal Cancer Cure


Taheebo is also popularly known as pau d arco, lapacho, red lapacho and ipe roxo. It is described as a broad-leaved tree. As a tabebuia specie, taheebo, particularly its inner bark, is accounted for many medicinal uses. In 1960, there are reports that tea made from taheebo bark was an effective antineoplastic agent - a drug that can treat cancer. 


As cancer is one formidable and killer disease, susceptible individuals find the most natural way for cure. Taheebo which is native to the West Indies, Central and South America have been used for centuries by the Incas for treatment and health improvement.

The inner bark of taheebo is boiled down. In the early days, its decoction was applied to wounds for infection cure. Taheebo has been also popular as a tincture but more widely consumed as a tea.

Taheebo holds many benefits. It was considered as a wonder drug as it posses antimicrobial properties. As a tea, it is indicated for fungal, viral and bacterial infection; for pain and fever; and for stomach and bladder problems.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Aldrtz Pau Liniment Facts


Aldrtz Pau Liniment is manufactured and distributed by Aldrtz corporation. It appears as a brown liquid and has a relaxing mixed scent of citrous and wood. Aldrtz Pau Liniment  is available in 30 amd 60 ml bottles.
Aldrtz Pau liniment was considered as the number one pain killer liniment in 2004 and 2005 as cited by the National Shoppers’ Award. It was also given the award as ‘The Most Outstanding Pain killer Liniment’ in 2004 and 2005 by Philippine Marketing Excellence Awards, the Asian Institute of Marketing and Entrepreneurship and the Sales and Marketing Magazine.


Uses

Aldrtz Pau Liniment is popular as a pain reliever, however it is also known for other uses. Its effect  can be attained through massage and inhalation. As it contains methyl salicylate (7.47ml), menthol (7.47g), camphor (6.22g), eucalyptus (4.15ml) and psicapmo extract (21.35ml), Aldrtz Pau liniment is an effective rub for arthritis, gout, muscle aches, varicose veins, body pains and fatigue.

It can ease minor itch and insect bites because of its menthol and eucalyptus component.

For cough and colds, Aldrtz Pau Liniment can be applied over the chest, back and throat. However, it can be more efficient if prepared for steam inhalation. This preparation includes a few drops of Aldrtz Pau Liniment on a bowl of hot water. The steam from the bowl is inhaled to loosen up nasal congestion.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Drug Facts: Alternative Anti-Emetics

  • Dipenhydramine
Diphenhydramine falls in the same group of dimenhydrinate as aminoalkyl esters. This drug is usually used for its anti- allergic effect for hay fever, utricaria and other skin allergies and also as an antitussive. It has an antispasmodic and a sedative property that this can also be used as an anti-emetic.

Common brand names: Allerin AH, Benadryl

  • Hyoscine-N-Butylbromide
Hyoscine is an anti-spasmodic medicine, indicated for smooth muscle spasm in the GIT including biliary and renal colic. Parenterally or through injection, it is used as an aid in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like  gastroduodenal endoscopy and radiology. Hyoscine is not normally used as an anti-emetic because of its other popular uses, but it can also be an effective remedy for motion-sickness.

Common brand names: Buscopan, Ascopen,Buscomed, Busopin.
  • Domperidone
Domperidone is commonly used for its  prokineticactions in the gastro intestinal motility. It is considered as an anti-emetic but not suitable for chronic nausea and vomiting.

Common brand names: Motilium, Andiogan, Domphenyl, Domper, Gasidone, Gilax.