Basal ganglia. The basal ganglia (or basal nuclei) is a group of subcortical nuclei, of varied origin, in the brains of vertebrates including humans, which are situated at the base of the forebrain. Basal ganglia nuclei are strongly interconnected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus, and brainstem, as well as several other brain areas.
Oral horse chestnut seed extract is effective in the short-term treatment of mild to moderate long-term blood flow disorder. The major component aescin has been investigated for its role in weight loss, anti-inflammatory effects, and cancer treatment. Aescin gel has been evaluated for use in bruising.
Mice that receives the broccoli sprout extract were observed to have a reduced risk of head and neck cancers, including mouth, throat, and esophagus cancers. Encouraged by their results, the researchers moved onto a test group of 10 healthy human volunteers who received daily doses of broccoli powder.