Second, the extract may contain phytochemical constituent(s), which may prove better than aspirin in alleviating pain and causing less side-effect, and as such, can be a more efficacious allopathic medicine.
Many traditionally used herbs contain phytochemicals that could be beneficial for health.
Pomegranates contain phytochemicals that play the role of antioxidants in shielding the arteries from getting damaged.
Also, many fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals that fight off diseases and are even a better source of nutrients.
As an added bonus, fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals, which help reduce the effects of those toxins.
Herbs may contain tannins, which are important phytochemicals with a wide range of medicinal properties, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities [ 21– 23].
Herbs may contain saponins, which are important phytochemicals with a wide range of medicinal properties, including anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities [ 24].
However, rigorous scientific investigation into any specific phytochemicals these plants may contain for the specific treatment of pain is lacking.
Onions contain phytochemical compounds such as phenolics that are under basic research to determine their possible properties in humans.
Because cold-pressed juices are squished, rather than shredded by blades, they may contain more of certain vitamins (like A and C) and bioactive phytochemicals (like carotenoids) than their mass-produced, heat-pasteurized counterparts.
