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.
HORSETAIL Overview Information. Horsetail is a plant. The above ground parts are used to make medicine. Horsetail is used for âfluid retentionâ (edema), kidney and bladder stones, urinary tract infections, the inability to control urination (incontinence), and general disturbances of the kidney and bladder. Early research suggests that taking dry horsetail extract or a specific product containing horsetail extract plus calcium (Osteosil Calcium) by mouth can increase bone density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. 2  Kidney and bladder stones. 3  Weight loss.