Abstract Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a widely recognized ornamental plant known for its striking flowers and historical use in folk medicine. Despite its medicinal reputation in traditional systems, oleander is also highly toxic due to its cardiac glycosides,…
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Important safety note: Oleander is a highly poisonous ornamental shrub. All parts of the plant (leaves, flowers, stems, sap), smoke from burning, teas/tinctures, and even honey made from it can cause serious or fatal poisoning. Nothing in this…
Read moreOctodrine, also known as DMHA (1,5-Dimethylhexylamine), is a psychoactive stimulant originally developed in the mid-20th century as a nasal decongestant and bronchodilator. In recent decades, it has resurfaced in the fitness and supplement industry…
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Abstract Octodrine—also labeled DMHA, 2-amino-6-methylheptane, or 1,5-dimethylhexylamine—is a synthetic sympathomimetic stimulant once marketed (mid-20th century) as a nasal decongestant/inhalant and later re-introduced in some sports/“fat-burner”…
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Octacosanol is a long-chain aliphatic alcohol (C28H58O), primarily derived from plant waxes such as wheat germ oil, sugarcane wax, rice bran, alfalfa, spinach, and various leafy vegetables. As a constituent of policosanol, a natural mixture of fatty alcohols,…
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Octacosanol is a long-chain aliphatic alcohol (C28H58O), a component of the natural waxes found in various plants such as wheat germ oil, sugarcane, rice bran, spinach, and other leafy vegetables. It has garnered scientific and clinical interest due to its diverse…
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Oats (Avena sativa) have been consumed as a staple food for centuries, revered for their rich nutrient profile and wide-ranging health benefits. Beyond their role as a dietary carbohydrate source, oats contain unique bioactive compounds—including beta-glucans,…
Read moreOak Moss (Evernia prunastri) is a lichen commonly found on oak, fir, pine, and other trees across temperate forests of the Northern Hemisphere. Renowned for its rich, woody fragrance, oak moss has been extensively harvested — particularly in South-Central…
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Oak Moss (Evernia prunastri) is a lichen that primarily grows on the bark of oak trees in temperate forests of Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. Historically prized for its fragrance in perfumery, it has also been used in traditional medicine for its…
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Abstract Oak bark, derived primarily from the Quercus robur (English oak) and Quercus alba (white oak) species, has been a cornerstone in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Rich in tannins, flavonoids, and other bioactive compounds, it has been…
Read moreOak bark, primarily sourced from the Quercus robur (English oak) and Quercus alba (white oak), has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Renowned for its high tannin content, this herbal remedy possesses astringent, anti-inflammatory,…
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Abstract Nux vomica, derived from the seeds of Strychnos nux‑vomica, contains potent alkaloids—strychnine and brucine—that render it highly toxic. While traditional medicine and homeopathy attribute a spectrum of urinary, prostate, and general health…
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