Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Adenosine
A chemical that builds up in the brain during the day, inducing sleep, that has other important roles such as in the cardiovascular system, pain management, and disease. Caffeine blocks the action of adenosine. A chemical believed to be a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system primarily at inhibitory receptors. Caffeine may act by antagonizing…
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Exserted
Protruding beyond a particular point, such as a stamen that is longer than a petal. protruding out of; said of stamens and pistils when surpassing the floral envelope.
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Triterpenes
A chemical subdivision of terpenes with a specific number of hydrogen atoms and 30 carbon atoms; found in aromatic components of plants. Steroids are triterpenes.
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Spermatorrhea
The involuntary discharge of semen without orgasm. Semen is usually produced by ejaculation at orgasm and does not normally discharge at other times. If, however, the mechanism of ejaculation is lost, spermatorrhea may occur. An abnormally frequent involuntary loss of semen without orgasm. The spontaneous release of semen without sexual intercourse.
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Moxabustion
The practice of using moxa.
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Moxa
A dried herb substance burned on or above the skin to stimulate an acupuncture, energy, or immune trigger point or to serve as a counterirritant. Thought to stimulate healing and reduce pain and inflammation of arthritis and other painful conditions. A famous technique of traditional Chinese medicine, using dried pressed leaves of certain Artemisia species.…
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Monoterpenes
A chemical subdivision of terpenes, with a specific number of hydrogen atoms and 1 o carbon atoms. They are an important part of the aromatic essences of plants. Menthol is an example.
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Leukorrhea (or leucorrhea)
Discharge of white or yellow fluid from the vagina, often caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans. A white or yellowish mucopurulent vaginal discharge. A white or yellow mucous discharge from the vagina. Excessive vaginal mucus discharge, but not a disease entity within itself. A condition caused by a chemical, physical irritation, dysfunction, or infection.…
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Immunomodulating
An agent activating the immune system, usually in a positive direction.
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Homeopathic
Relating to homeopathy, a system of medicine founded in the late 1 7oos by Samuel Hahnemann. The system is based on the principle that “like cures like.” Practitioners believe that a substance that produces a set of symptoms in a well person will, in minute, “potentized” doses, cure those same symptoms in a diseased individual.…
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