Archive for the ‘Plants and Herbal Medicines’ Category

Allergic Reactions Hibiscus

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

While the hibiscus plant is used since antiquity to treat different conditions, you must remember that their consumption may be related to certain unwanted complications such as allergies. In this note giving you information about what are allergic reactions that can produce the hibiscus.
The hibiscus plant is used by alternative medicine to treat various diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, as antipyretic, in obesity, kidney stones, etc.

Although this herb has many therapeutic properties, it also has contraindications that should be taken into account. Among the side effects that may occur, are allergic reactions. Especially if he consumes it is sensitive to any of its components.

The hibiscus plant belongs to the Malvaceae family, whose active components consist of oils and resins. Sometimes these substances can cause allergic effects in sensitive individuals, causing hives and skin rashes.

Hibiscus commonly consumed by his tea, but it is important to note that the information available on the safety of this plant is limited. So if there is an allergic reaction after drinking the tea, its consumption should be suspended and seek medical advice in order to establish the exact cause of the allergic reaction.

Remember, before consuming any herb you must know all its properties and adverse effects.

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Properties of Celery

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Properties of Celery

Scientific Name: Apium graveolens L.

With a strong flavor and pleasant. Good ingredient in soups, salads and stews. It is rich in vitamins and can be found throughout the year.

Celery belongs to the family of the Umbelliferae (herbs with rhizomes, hollow stem and leaves scattered), is about 60 cms. tall, with a stalk thick, juicy and thick, furrowed and branched, with long leaves and cleaved and small white flowers. At its base forms a cylindrical stalk aspect of the emerging stems and leaves, giving the plant its distinctive look.

Celery was used in oriental medicine to treat hypertension. Contains anti-inflammatory that helps relieve the painful symptoms of gout. Is said to help reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Helps relieve joint pain

The infusion of the seeds is used as a diuretic to relieve gout, rheumatoid arthritis and mild digestive stimulant. Due to the diuretic effect are very effective in the treatment of cystitis as they help to disinfect the bladder and urinary tract. Today, the seeds of celery are used to treat rheumatism and gout, as they help the kidney to remove urine and other toxins in addition to reducing the level of uric acid and the acidity level of the whole body. They are also useful to treat arthritis since they help to detoxify the body and stimulate the circulation in muscles and joints.

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Properties of Soymilk

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Properties of Soymilk

It is a “baby plant” from soybeans and water.

It is a very good source of essential amino acids needed for growth and development. It is a dietary supplement suitable for both children and elderly populations that frequently consume foods with high caloric value but contribute small proportions of amino acids.

The seeds contain a proportion of protein, 35%. And the best part is that the protein quality is very high, equivalent to those of animal protein.

Containing fatty acids are polyunsaturated: linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic fatty acids of omega-3 which abound in fish. It contains no cholesterol.

Soy contains isoflavones, which are plant estrogens, which have estrogenic action very small compared with the real body estrogen. It is believed that this is due to the protective action of soy against breast cancer in women.

It contains no lactose, no sugar, no cholesterol, making it a good alternative for lactose intolerant people and diabetics.

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Indications and medicinal uses of rosemary

Monday, July 12th, 2010

medicinal uses of rosemary

Food preservation
Most of the evidence for rosemary’s medicinal uses comes from clinical experience rather than scientific studies. However, recent laboratory studies have shown that rosemary slows the growth of some bacteria such as E. coli and S. aureus that are related to the decomposition of food, and may actually perform better than some of the food preservatives market today.

Alopecia
One of the traditional uses of rosemary has been to stimulate hair growth. In a study involving 86 people with alopecia areata (a disease of unknown cause characterized by significant hair loss, generally in patches) those masajeraon your scalp with rosemary and other essential oils (including lavender, thyme and olive cedarwood) every day for seven months experienced significant re – growth of hair compared to those without masajeraon your scalp essential oils. It is not entirely clear in this study if the rosemary (or a combination of rosemary and other essential oils) was responsible for the beneficial effects.

Cancer
Both laboratory studies such as those in animals suggest that the antioxidant properties of rosemary can be active against colon, breast, stomach, lung and skin. Should be carried out more research in this area, including human evidence before drawing conclusions about the value of rosemary for cancer.

It is also beneficial for hypotension (low blood pressure) exhaustion or stress .

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Properties Of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Properties Of Rosemary

Introduction
Rosemary quite popular cooking herb, especially in Mediterranean dishes and is also used as an additive to soaps and other cosmetics. In popular culture rosemary has been used by herbalists to improve memory, relieve pain and spasm, stimulate hair growth and support the circulatory and nervous system. It is also believed to affect the menstrual cycle, could induce abortion, menstrual pain relief, increases urine flow, and reduce kidney pain (for example from kidney stones). Recently, Rosemary was the subject of laboratory animal studies investigating its potential prevention of cancer and its antibacterial properties.

The plant rosemary
Native of the Mediterranean, rosemary is now widely cultivated in other parts the world, but preferably takes place in a warm and relatively dry. The plant takes the name Rosmarinus, a Latin term meaning “sea dew.”

It is an upright evergreen shrub that can grow to a height of six feet. The stiff branches hold woody trunk with fissured bark, leaves are like needles dark green above and white below. Both fresh and dried leaves strong. Its small flowers are pale blue. The leaves and flower parts contain a volatile oil.

Plant parts used
The leaves and sprigs of rosemary are used for cooking and medicinal uses.

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Properties Of Endive/Chicory (Cichorium endive)

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Properties Of Endive

The endive or chicory have a problem with spelling because half the write with “v” and the other half are written with “b”. The dictionary of the Royal Academy accepts both and defines it as “a smooth variety of endive, which consumed the whorl of young leaves and pale.”

The chicory originated in the Mediterranean. It is a bitter variety of chicory (Cichorium intybus). They belong to the family Compositae. Some are wild, but that we eat are grown artificially by the method Witloof (they are no light has to be more tender and white).

The wild variety has green leaves and curly leaves. They are more hard and bitter. Currently also trying to be achieved artificially whitened, but never lose the bitter taste.

Properties of Chicory
The endive contains fiber, 94% water, is lower in calories as well as mucilage, so it is ideal for diets.

The endive contains:
* Vitamins: E, A, B1, B2, B6, C and to a lesser extent,
* Minerals: calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and magnesium.
* Others: Folic Acid, Niacin, antioxidant, beta-carotene.

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How Essential Oils

Monday, June 28th, 2010

There are various methods that offer us the ways how to make essential oils from different plants and for different purposes, one of them, which is associated with aromatherapy, or production of a special perfume.

But ultimately, the process of making essential oils are the same in all cases, has little variation between each method in accordance with the urgency or haste with which is required.

For example, essential oils of the fastest and most effective way to obtain, is the slow cooking of the plant to be treated, which should be fully submerged in olive oil or sweet almond, cooking should take about an hour and then filtered and packaged.

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Home made – to Remove Scar

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

The scar is left marks on the skin injury, burns or skin disease. Once damaged, repair of skin collagen and leaving a trail of injuries in the form of scar tissue.

Who does not have a scar somewhere on your body? we present some homemade recipe to remove these marks in the skin that you do not like much.

1. Daily application of honey, Aloe vera pulp of aloe oil and palm butter ricini scar area increase the skin’s appearance so adorable, so much it will cost you to identify where it is.

2. There are other options with the pulp of aloe vera, lime juice and two tablespoons of milk. First mix the lemon juice with milk and rub some on the scar. When dry, apply aloe vera pulp and covered with thin gauze. Leave overnight and the next day cream hydrates.

3. Collect the large shells, crush them with water, make a paste and apply on the scar area every day.

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Onions for Scars

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Onion for Scars

If you have a fault or serious injury, you might have noticed that your scar is not anything good on the skin. Achieving good operation can hide (although never eliminate entirely), and therefore if you have an ugly scar is good to start thinking about strategies to eliminate them.

Since there is a natural remedy food is very famous for its ability to remove scar on the skin. These are onions, traditionally known as healthy food, but that each day is associated with an increased number of benefits. Among them is the ability to hide the scars.

onion extract can be used in gel form, and only apply it three or four times daily in the affected areas of skin scar. It is important to be consistent for the treatment of irreversible act.

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Fruit and Vegetables – For Healthy Body

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Fruits and Vegetables

Like other sciences that has become a booming, such as acupuncture, homeopathy, aromatherapy, frutoterapia and other traditional sciences is a concerted effort to help the person to expand and improve physical and mental health.

Natural medicine, herbs, shrubs, trees and fruits that nature gave an impressive contribution to human efforts to live better. Plants not only provide us with food, clean up our environment to receive oxygen, and also to heal us and protect us from disease.

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