tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644466340564611952024-03-05T15:39:04.027-08:00Ubiquitous CureIt's all about of the Medicinal Plants that can be found everywhere.Below is an excellent starting point to learn how to harness the power of medicinal plants. This is only a small sample, of course, and once you get your feet wet, you’ll likely be inspired to explore more and more uses for these healing wonders.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-3178535977558450252015-01-13T18:20:00.001-08:002015-01-13T18:20:07.896-08:00Garlic Herbal Plant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Eating a clove or two of fresh garlic a day may indeed keep the doctor away, in part because it has immune-boosting, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal effects. Many of garlic’s therapeutic effects are derived from its sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin, which are also what give it its characteristic smell.<br />
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In general, garlic’s benefits fall into four main categories:<br />
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<li>Reducing inflammation (reduces the risk of osteoarthritis and other disease associated with inflammation) </li>
<li>Boosting immune function (antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiparasitic properties) </li>
<li>Improving cardiovascular health and circulation (protects against clotting, retards plaque, improves lipids, and reduces blood pressure) </li>
<li>Toxic to at least 14 kinds of cancer cells (including brain, lung, breast, gastric, and pancreatic) </li>
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In addition, garlic may be effective against drug-resistant bacteria, and research has revealed that as allicin digests in your body, it produces sulfenic acid, a compound that reacts with dangerous free radicals faster than any other known compound.6 This is one of the reasons why I named garlic as one of the top seven anti-aging foods you can consume.
In order to get the health benefits, the fresh clove must be crushed or chopped in order to stimulate the release of an enzyme called alliinase, which in turn catalyzes the formation of allicin.
Allicin, in turn, rapidly breaks down to form a number of different organosulfur compounds. So to “activate” garlic’s medicinal properties, compress a fresh clove with a spoon prior to swallowing it, or put it through your juicer to add to your vegetable juice.<br />
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A single medium-size clove or two is usually sufficient and is well-tolerated by most people. The active ingredient, allicin, is destroyed within one hour of smashing the garlic, so garlic pills are virtually worthless. Black garlic, which is basically fermented garlic, and sprouted garlic may contain even more antioxidants than regular garlic.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-76942078514004627162015-01-13T18:05:00.001-08:002015-01-13T18:05:45.803-08:00Thyme Herbal Plant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Thyme</b> is a fragrant herb that makes a wonderful addition to your cooking, in part because it is rich in antioxidants. Thyme contains health-boosting flavonoids including apigenin, naringenin, luteolin, and thymonin, and has been shown to protect and increase the percentage of healthy fats found in cell membranes. As reported by the George Mateljan Foundation:12 “In particular, the amount of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid) in brain, kidney, and heart cell membranes was increased after dietary supplementation with thyme.” Thyme is also nutrient dense, containing vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, manganese, copper, and dietary fiber. When used in cooked dishes, thyme may also help inhibit glycation and the formation of dangerous advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in your food, making thyme a potential preventer of heart disease and premature aging. Due to thyme oil’s antibacterial, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, expectorant, hypertensive, and calming properties, it also has a long list of topical uses, including:<br />
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<b>Home remedy</b> – Thyme oil is used to relieve and treat problems like gout, arthritis, wounds, bites, and sores, water retention, menstrual and menopausal problems, nausea and fatigue, respiratory problems (like colds), skin conditions (oily skin and scars), athlete’s foot, hangovers, and even depression.<br />
<b>Aromatherapy oil</b> – The oil can be used to stimulate the mind, strengthen memory and concentration, and calm the nerves.<br />
<b>Hair product</b> – It is said that thyme oil can prevent hair loss. It is used as a treatment for the scalp and is added to shampoos and other hair products.<br />
<b>Skin product</b> – Thyme oil can help tone aged skin and prevent acne outbreaks.<br />
<b>Mouthwashes and herbal rinses</b> – Like peppermint, wintergreen, and eucalyptus oils, thyme oil is used to improve oral health.<br />
<b>Insecticide/insect repellent</b> – Thyme oil can keep insects and parasites like mosquitoes, fleas, lice, and moths away.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-12475532805374002992015-01-01T15:46:00.000-08:002015-01-13T17:29:26.486-08:00Apatot -Noni Morinda citrifolia Linn.- INDIAN MULBERRY -Hai ba ji<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Apatot</b><br />
<b>Noni</b><br />
<b>Morinda citrifolia Linn.</b><br />
<b>INDIAN MULBERRY</b><br />
<b>Hai ba ji </b><br />
Uses<br />
Edible<br />
Fruit is edible, but not great tasting, raw or cooked, salted or curried.<br />
Fruit occasionally used as pig feed.<br />
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Fruit is used as emmenagogue. <br />
Leaves, when fresh, applied to ulcers, facilitates healing.<br />
Heated leave applied to the chest for coughs, nausea, colic, fever.<br />
Decoction of charred leaves with mustard for infantile diarrhea.<br />
Juice of over-ripe fruit used for diabetes.<br />
Juice of fruit pulp, mashed with sugar, is slightly laxative.<br />
Syrup of fruit juice used as a gargle for sore throats.<br />
Leaves, fruit, flowers or bark used for eye problems, wounds, abscesses, fever, constipation.<br />
Leaf juice used for arthritis.<br />
In Polynesian traditional medicine, used for anticancer activity.<br />
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Pulp of fruit used for cleaning hair, iron, or steel.<br />
Young leaves may be eaten as vegetable.<br />
Tonic drink is prepared from decoction of pounded leaves and stem bark.<br />
Bark produces a reddish purple to brown dye used in batik making.<br />
Noni rage<br />
Briefly ruled as a herbal dietary supplement snake oil cure-all (Noni Juice or as a morinda capsule supplement ) claiming a wide range of therapeutic effects: antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, and immune enhancing effects among many others.<br />
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• Antioxidant / Anticancer: Study suggest the prevention of carcinogen-DNA adduct formation and the antioxidant activity from commercial juice made from M citrifolia fruit may contribute to the cancer preventive effect of M citrifolia.<br />
• Nitric Oxide Scavenging Activity: Study of plant extracts of 17 Indian medicinal plants, M citrifolia was third in potency of dose-dependent nitric-oxide scavenging activity. <br />
• Herbal Hepatotoxicity / Case Report: Report of a case of hepatotoxicity from a three-week history of drinking Noni juice. Pathology was confirmed by liverf biopsy. Transaminase levels normalized within a month.<br />
• Antispasmodic / Vasodilator Activities: Results suggest the spasmolytic and vasodilator effects of Moringa citrifolia are mediated possibly through blockade of voltage-dependent calcium channels and release of intracellular calcium – mechanisms that may explain its use in diarrhea and hypertension.<br />
• Analgesic: Study suggests the alcoholic extract of fruits of Moringa citrifolia appears to have an analgesic effect. Morphine sulfate was the reference drug.<br />
• Wound Healing / Antioxidant: Study showed antioxidant and wound healing activities: increase in wound contraction rate, tensile strength, granuloma breaking strength, collagen content and hydroxyproling content. <br />
• Antiviral / Cytotoxicity: Study of fruit juice of M citrifolia displayed marked cytotoxicity in lymphocyte (MT-4) cells and inhibition of HCV subgenomic replicon replication in Huh 5-2 cells.<br />
• Apoptosis-Inducing Effects/ Cytotoxicity: Results showed an anti-growth effect from induction of apoptosis. Study showed noni may be useful in the treatment of breast cancer either on its own or in combination with doxorubicin.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-49167433640965957542011-06-25T16:55:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:35:06.547-07:00Images and Scientific Name of Herbal Plants<b>Images and Scientific Name of Herbal Plants</b><br />
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<b>Angelica (Angelica archangelica)</b><br />
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<b>Anise (Pimpinella anisum)</b><br />
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<b>Arnica (Arnica montana)</b><br />
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<b>Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)</b><br />
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<b>Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)</b><br />
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<b>Bilberry/Huckleberry (Vaccinium spp.)</b><br />
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<b>Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)</b><br />
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<b>Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)</b><br />
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Aloe (Aloe barbadensis)<br />
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)<br />
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)<br />
Arnica (Arnica montana)<br />
Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)<br />
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)<br />
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Betony (Stachys/Betonica officinalis)<br />
Bilberry/Huckleberry (Vaccinium spp.)<br />
Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)<br />
Bladderwrack (Fucus versiculosus)<br />
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus)<br />
Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)<br />
Boneset (Eupatorium perforatum)<br />
Burdock (Arctium lappa)<br />
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis)<br />
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)<br />
Caraway (Carum carvi)<br />
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)<br />
Cascara (Rhamnus purshiana)<br />
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)<br />
Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)<br />
Cedar, Western (Thuja plicata or occidentalis)<br />
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)<br />
Chaparral (Larrea mexicana)<br />
Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus castus)<br />
Chickweed (Stellaria media)<br />
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.)<br />
Cleavers (Galium aparine)<br />
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)<br />
Comfrey (Symphytum officinalis)<br />
Corn silk (Zea mays)<br />
Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)<br />
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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis)<br />
Devil's club (Oplopanax horridus)<br />
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis)<br />
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Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)<br />
Elder flowers(Sambucus spp.)<br />
Elecampane (Inula helenium)<br />
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)<br />
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)<br />
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)<br />
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)<br />
Flax seed (Linum usitatissimum)<br />
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Garlic (Allium sativa)<br />
Geranium (Geranium maculatum)<br />
Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)<br />
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)<br />
Ginseng (Panax spp.)<br />
Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)<br />
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)<br />
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)<br />
Gravel root (Eupatorium purpureum)<br />
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Hawthorne (Crataegus spp.)<br />
Hops (Humulus lupulus)<br />
Horehound (Marrubium vulgaris)<br />
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)<br />
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)<br />
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Kava kava (Piper methysticum)<br />
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Lady's mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris)<br />
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)<br />
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)<br />
Linden flower (Tilia spp.)<br />
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)<br />
Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum)<br />
Lungwort (Sticta pulmonaria)<br />
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Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)<br />
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)<br />
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)<br />
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)<br />
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)<br />
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)<br />
Myrrh gum(Commiphora myrrha)<br />
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Nettle (Urtica spp.)<br />
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Oat (Avena sativa)<br />
Old man's beard, Usnea (Usnea spp.)<br />
Oregon grape root and barberry (Mahonia spp.)<br />
Osha (Ligusticum porteri)<br />
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Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)<br />
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)<br />
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)<br />
Plantain (Plantago spp.)<br />
Poplar buds (Populus spp.)<br />
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Red clover (Trifolium pratense)<br />
Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus)<br />
Red root (Ceanothus americanus)<br />
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)<br />
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Sage (Salvia officinalis)<br />
Saint John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)<br />
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)<br />
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)<br />
Skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia)<br />
Slippery elm (Ulmus spp. (rubra, fulva))<br />
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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)<br />
Tumeric (Curcuma longa)<br />
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Uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva ursi)<br />
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Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)<br />
Vervain (Verbena officinalis)<br />
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White oak bark(Quercus alba)<br />
Wild cherry (Prunus spp.)<br />
Willow (Salix spp.)<br />
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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)<br />
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1 Acalypha indica Linn Euphorbiaceae Kulci,Kupi <br />
2 Achyranthes aspera Linn. Amaranthaceae Aghata <br />
3 Acorus calamus Linn. Araceae Vekhand Sweet Flag<br />
4 Aeschynomene indica Linn. Fabaceae <br />
5 Aeura lanata Juss. Amaranthaceae <br />
6 Ageratum conyzoides Linn. Asteraceae Billy Goat-Weed<br />
7 Alocasia indica Schott Araceae Arvi <br />
8 Aloe vera Linn. Liliaceae Korphad <br />
9 Aloe veriagata Linn. Liliaceae <br />
10 Alternanthera sessilis(Linn.)R.Br Amaranthaceae Galighosh <br />
11 Alysicarpus vaginalis(Linn).DC. Fabaceae <br />
12 Amaranthum Spinosus Linn. Amaranthaceae Kate-math <br />
13 Amaranthus viridis Linn. Amaranthaceae Math <br />
14 Ammania baccifera Linn. Lythraceae Aagia <br />
15 Amorhophallus campanulatus Blueme Araceae Suran Elepant's foot<br />
16 Angelonia biflora Benth. Scrophulariaceae <br />
17 Antirrhinum majas Linn. Scrophulariaceae Pivla-Dhotra <br />
18 Argemone mexicana Linn. Papaveraceae Shatavari <br />
19 Asparagus plumosus Liliaceae Shatavari Asparagus fern<br />
20 Asparagus racemosus willd. Liliaceae Shatavari <br />
21 Aster amellus Linn. Asteraceae <br />
22 Bambusa Vulgaris Schrad Poaceae <br />
23 Blumea lacera (Burm.f.)DC Asteraceae Burando <br />
24 Boerhavia repens Linn. Nyctaginaceae Ghetuli <br />
25 Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Brassicaceae Rai, Mohari Mustard<br />
26 Calathea Zebrina Lindl. Marantaceae Zebra plant<br />
27 Canna indica Linn. Cannaceae Kardal Canna<br />
28 Capsicum annuum Linn. Solanaceae Lal-Mirchi <br />
29 Carica papya Linn. Caricaceae Papaya <br />
30 Cassia toar Linn. Caesslpiniaceae Takala <br />
31 Catharanthys roseus (Linn.) Apocynaceae Sadaphuli Periwinkle<br />
32 Centella asiatica (Linn.) Urban Apiaceae Brahmi <br />
33 Chlorophytum laxum R.Br. Liliaceae <br />
34 Christia vespertilionis (Linn.f.)Bakh.f. Fabaceae <br />
35 Chromolaena odorata Asteraceae <br />
36 Chrysanthemum sinense Sabin Asteraceae <br />
37 Cleome rutidosperma DC. Capparidaceae <br />
38 Cleome viscosa Linn. Capparidaceae Pivli-tilvan <br />
39 Coleus amboinicus Lour. Labiatae Pan-ova <br />
40 Coleus blumei Benth Labiatae <br />
41 Coleus rotundifolius Labiatae <br />
42 Commelina benghalensis Linn. Commelinaceae <br />
43 Corchorus capsularis Linn. Tiliaceae <br />
44 Corchorus olitorius Linn. Tiliaceae Banpat <br />
45 Coriandrum sativum Linn. Apiaceae Dhana, Kothmir <br />
46 Cosmos bipinnatus Cav. Asteraceaemazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-4586402092204446512011-06-24T15:57:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:36:19.468-07:00Aloe Vera health benefits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Aloe vera or "Aloe Barbadensis" is a plant which originated in North Africa and spread to the fertile lands with mild climate. Its physical aspect is similar to that of the cactus; the thick rind hides a succulent core formed mostly of water.<br />
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The aforementioned herb gained worldwide recognition and has been intensively used from the oldest of times due to its extraordinary features. A clear proof of this fact is a clay plank found in the antic city of Nippur, Babilon (the Irak from today) dating from year 2200 b.c. From Greek physicians like Celsius and Dioscorides to Romanians (Pylni the Great) and Arabs (Al-Kindi) to C.E. Collins, the one who published the first modern medical thesis in United States (1934), "aloe vera" has always been an issue with a long history behind it. Just about every important civilization used it for its benefical effects over health and beauty. Egyptians would mix aloe with other herbs while preparing remedies for internal and external anomalies. After the Second World War, aloe vera was introduced in treating the victims of the catastrophies from Nagasaki and Hiroshima because of its ability of mitigating the pain of the patients and renewing skin tissues.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-54415292881453166822011-06-24T15:55:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:36:41.636-07:00Benefits of Ginseng<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b> Benefits of Ginseng</b><br />
Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) - native of Eastern Asia, Siberia and North America is a perennial species known and appreciated for its pharmaceutical properties for almost 5000 years. The Korean and Chinese ginseng is a tonic for the whole body. It was very precious in ancient times and its price was the same with the price of gold. Beginning with the 9th century, the herb was introduced in Europe by an Arab physician and after nine centuries it became one of the most popular natural remedies. It was used initially for its tonic effect over the immune system and for its power to heal virosis and fever states, but its area of use increased gradually and in our days it is used to treat fatigue, afflictions of the nervous system and lack of concentration. Protected by law, ginseng is intensively cultivated in China, Japan, Korea and Russia. Etymologically, its name comes from the word "gin" that means "human" and the word "seng" that means "the essence".<br />
Properties and benefits of Ginseng<br />
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Ginseng contains 12 types of bio-active chemical substances also known as ginsenoids. It also contains panaxan (Panax Ginseng), which diminishes the level of glicemia and increases the effect of insulin. Ginseng has tonic (especially over the nervous system), anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressive, hypotensive, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic and aphrodisiac effects. It increases the concentration and aids memory processes. It has a positive effect over blood circulation and it improves the function of lungs. Even more, it can revitalize weak bodies; reduce fatigue, and increase work and effort capacity as well as stimulating the secretion of adrenalin. Due to these properties, the consumption of ginseng is recommended to those who sustain serious physical efforts. It is recommended also during convalescence periods because it stimulates the healing process.<br />
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It is important to be aware that owing to its nutritive qualities, ginseng can be used by all people, irrespective of age. Because it stimulates the endocrine glands, ginseng increases mineral and vitamin absorption. Because it is an adaptogen herb it contributes to the capacity of the body to adapt itself to the natural negative environment states such as cold, stress and malnutrition. <br />
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The quantity of active compounds is significantly larger if the root of the herb is older. The general belief is that the herb reaches its maturity after 6 years of life.<br />
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According to Chinese tradition, ginseng treats hypertension as well as hypotension, anemia, asthenia, arthritis, digestive disorders, insomnia, and fatigue and increases body resistance during stress periods. The general belief is that ginseng prevents the ageing of tissues and treats impotence. Ginseng is included in the treatment of depressive and debilitative states, memory disorders and diabetes. <br />
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Because it is also a stimulant for the immune system, this herb is recommended in the treatment of low resistance to periods of cold. It is efficient in treating physical and intellectual fatigue that is generated by stress. It helps older and younger people as well. <br />
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It is recommended in the treatment of seasickness, airsickness and senility. <br />
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Used as capsules, powder, tea or nutritive supplements, ginseng can be easily found in any drug-store. The pharmaceutical products must be administrated by heeding the doctor's recommendations. It is important to know that the most efficient mixtures are obtained from the 5 year old herb roots. The soluble tablets are more efficient that the alcoholic extracts. The normal dose for an adult is about 0.03 oz and for a child the dose diminishes to half.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-74823491510319381602011-06-24T15:53:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:37:01.987-07:00Benefits of Parsley plant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Benefits of Parsley plant</b><br />
Proprieties and benefits of Parsley<br />
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Between 25-30 mg of parsley a day are enough to provide the daily dosage of vitamin C. It is important to mention that parsley contains more vitamin C than lemon, orange or any other fruit. It has abundant quantities of other vitamins and minerals such as: provitamine A, vitamine B, vitamine E, vitamine K, beta-carotene, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, sodium, potassium, sulfur and calcium. It acts like an antioxidant (eliminates toxins and maintains the elasticity of the blood vessels), it is a general stimulant, diuretic, antiseptic, antiinfectious, antirachitic and more. Apart from these, parsley is a great neutralizer of the negative effects brought about by smoking and dependence upon alcohol. Among other effects that it has: it straightens the body and immune system, has a beneficial effect over the liver, spleen, digestive and endocrine organs. <br />
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Mixtures and treatments<br />
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From cosmetic solutions for face cleaning or removing of freckles up to treatments of various illnesses, parsley proves to be a wonderful herb. Whether it is asthma, anemia, obesity, rheumatic illnesses, toothaches, indigestions, intestinal parasites, menstrual disorders or even tumors, parsley leaves are an invaluable adjuvant. It is also beneficial for the stomach, kidneys, bladder, blood flow etc.<br />
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Parsley infusion<br />
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Over two spoonfuls of grained parsley are put in 2 cups of hot water. After about an hour, the mixture is passed through a sieve and is consumed three times a day before meals. The same procedure is to be applied for the infusion made out of parsley seeds. The time for macerating is of about 8 hours, after which the mixture is passed through a sieve. Owing to the quantity of vitamin A (for beauty) and vitamin E (for elasticity) that it contains, parsley has multiple cosmetic effects. Infusion of parsley is used as a face tonic. <br />
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Parsley powder<br />
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With the help of an electrical grinder, parsley seeds are ground. The resulting mixture is placed in a recipient hermetically closed which would then be kept in the fridge. It is enough to consume half a spoon of parsley 2 to 3 times a day in order to fully enjoy its effects. <br />
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Parsley poultices<br />
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The powder obtained from parsley or from the crushed parsley leaves is used to make poultices from which are then applied on areas affected by mosquito bites or itchiness. Caution: in order to obtained the desired effect it is necessary that the poultice to be used for half an hour. <br />
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The products containing parsley are not advisable to pregnant women or those who breastfeed. However they can consume parsley in foods.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-62682189597593105262011-06-24T15:51:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:37:25.352-07:00Chamomile plant health benefits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b> Chamomile plant health benefits</b><br />
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Maticaria Recutita or Chamomile - its popular name - is a herbaceous, annual and hibernating plant originating in south-eastern Europe, which nowadays has spread to all continents. The scientific name "Matcaria" derives from the latin word "mater" (mother) and suggests the many uses in mothers' diseases and generally in that of women. Because it is a common plant, it can be found anywhere, in uncultivated areas, on fields, on road edges and so on. The plant loves heat, light (which influences the essential oil contained), and moist soils. <br />
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The chamomile stem, reaching growing up to 60 cm, is striated and ramified at its base, and each branch has flowers. The hemaphrodite flowers with their pleasant flavor, bloom from May until late August or early September. In this interval, the best harvesting period is noon. Noticeable is the fact that inflorescent flowers are harvested before becoming mature. For conservation the plants are put to dry in a thin layer in a dry and shady place, after which they are kept in paper bags. In ancient times, chamomile was used to control neuralgia and rheumatism (especially the articular one) and the ancient Egyptians used it to decrease fever. It is also mentioned in old books about medicinal plants that chamomile's oil drives away fatigue from the limbs.<br />
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Properties of Chamomile plant<br />
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Chamomile flowers contain: essential oils (etheric oil: 0.38 - 0.81%), vitamins B1 and C, mineral substances (phosphorus, potassium, silicon, iron, manganese, calcium, copper, lead, zinc, zirconium), glucides, lipids (in small quantities) and acids. The plant has calming, analgesic, disinfecting and antiseptic, antispasmotic and tonic actions. At the same time, chamomile has an antitoxic action through disactivating the bacterian and carminative toxins, favoring the elimination of intestinal gasses. Externally, chamomile has cicatrizant, emollient and anti-inflammatory effects. Because of its antiseptic (it destroys the microorganisms from the tegument) and decongestive properties, chamomile also has many aplications in cosmetics, being recommended for irritated, damaged or fat complexions.<br />
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Treatments and mixtures<br />
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Chamomile can be used for an entire series of afflictions and diseases. No matter if we're talking about gingivitis, dental abscess (and dental pains generally), tonsillectomy, stomatitis, hyperacid gastritis, ulcer, enterocolitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, flues, colds, sinusitis, bronchic asthma, rheumatism or insomnia, chamomile is a true adjuvant. Being a good sedative, it can be used against stress and anxiety. Chamomile also helps to drive away menstrual problems (as amenorrhea) and other pelvic diseases. <br />
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Chamomile infusion<br />
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In preparing this infusion, a teaspoon of chamomile flowers is added to a liter of boiled water. The mixture is left a few minutes before being consumed. Inhaling the vapors emanated by the infusion helps in healing colds and sinusitis if the patient remains in a warm place. The tea can be administered to children, when they suffer from bad dispositions, cramps or colics - abdominal pains. Used externally, the infusion can be added to the bath water (four handfuls of flowers to a bathtub) or in the head washing water (one handful). The hair - especially the blond one - becomes silky and shiny. The complexion is also refreshed if it is cleaned with chamomile infusion. Also, conjunctivitis and eye inflammations heal faster with the help of this mixture. It can also be used for gargle (in cases of toothaches), cutaneous eruptions, or cleaning wounds.<br />
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Chamomile oil<br />
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In a bottle filled with chamomile flowers, cold-pressed olive oil is poured. The bottle is then kept in the sun, well corked up, for a period of approximately two weeks. After this stage, the oil is conserved in the refrigerator.<br />
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Chamomile ointment<br />
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It is obtained relatively easily, out of two handfuls of fresh chamomile flowers added to 200g of lard. The operation is done when the grease is already warmed. After it starts boiling and spume is formed at the surface, it is all covered and kept in a cool room. After 24 hours, the mixture is warmed again and filtered with the help of a cloth.<br />
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Chamomile poultices<br />
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A tablespoon filled with chamomile is emptied in a liter of hot milk. After a few minutes, the mixture is filtered and used in poultices. Caution is required as the poultice has maximum effect with warmth. Another way of obtaining poultices: filling a small bag of textile material with dried chamomile flowers. The bag is then introduced into the oven on a tray and heated up for a short time. Then the bag is applied locally for eliminating corporal pains.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-68929062704414851492011-05-07T23:34:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:40:33.112-07:00Ten (10) Herbal Medicines in the Philippines Approved by the Department of Health (DOH)1. Akapulko (Cassia alata) - also known as "bayabas-bayabasan" and "ringworm bush" in English, this herbal medicine is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections.<br />
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2. Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) - known as "bitter gourd" or "bitter melon" in English, it most known as a treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), for the non-insulin dependent patients.<br />
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3. Bawang (Allium sativum) - popularly known as "garlic", it mainly reduces cholesterol in the blood and hence, helps control blood pressure.<br />
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4. Bayabas (Psidium guajava) - "guava" in English. It is primarily used as an antiseptic, to disinfect wounds. Also, it can be used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum infection.<br />
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5. Lagundi (Vitex negundo) - known in English as the "5-leaved chaste tree". It's main use is for the relief of coughs and asthma.<br />
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6. Niyog-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) - is a vine known as "Chinese honey suckle". It is effective in the elimination of intestinal worms, particularly the Ascaris and Trichina. Only the dried matured seeds are medicinal -crack and ingest the dried seeds two hours after eating (5 to 7 seeds for children & 8 to 10 seeds for adults). If one dose does not eliminate the worms, wait a week before repeating the dose.<br />
7. Sambong (Blumea balsamifera)- English name: Blumea camphora. A diuretic that helps in the excretion of urinary stones. It can also be used as an edema.<br />
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8. Tsaang Gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam.) - Prepared like tea, this herbal medicine is effective in treating intestinal motility and also used as a mouth wash since the leaves of this shrub has high fluoride content.<br />
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9. Ulasimang Bato | Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida) - It is effective in fighting arthritis and gout. The leaves can be eaten fresh (about a cupful) as salad or like tea. For the decoction, boil a cup of clean chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain, let cool and drink a cup after meals (3 times day).<br />
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10. Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) - commonly known as Peppermint, this vine is used as an analgesic to relive body aches and pain. It can be taken internally as a decoction or externally by pounding the leaves and applied directly on the afflicted area.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-35310595523218145522011-05-07T23:32:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:45:19.392-07:00Herbal Plant: Gumamela<b>Gumamela</b> is a shrub that grows from one meter up to 4 meters high. Gumamela is also known as: Hibiscus, China Rose and Shoeflower. In the Philippines, gumamela is cultivated as an ornamental plant. The gumamela flower comes in many colors: red, yellow, orange, white, purple, pink and other color combinations.<br />
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Gumamela leaves</b>, usually blended with Rose Hip has long been used in the Middle East and Okinawa as herbal tea. Today, the use of gumamela tea is gaining worldwide popularity - including Asia. Gumamela (Hibiscus) is associated with longevity.<br />
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Gumamela as Herbal Medicine<br />
As herbal medicine, gumamela flower, leaves and roots are used. Gumamela has the following medicinal characteristics: expectorant, diuretic, emollient, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anodyne and refrigerant.<br />
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Preparation & Use of Gumamela:<br />
There are two ways to utilize gumamela as herbal medicine. One is dried and the other is fresh. For Dried gumamela, collect the flower, leaves and/or roots. Wash, then cut into small pieces and sun dry. To use as decoction, boil the dried gumamela parts (1/4 cup dried gumamela in 1 glass of water)<br />
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To make a decoction from fresh gumamela, Wash gumamela flower and/or leaves, cut into small pieces and boil (1/3 cup in 1 glass of water), let cool and drink.<br />
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Use Gumamela as Poultice:<br />
Poultice is the use or fresh or dried herbs that is mashed, crushed or pounded - often heated (boiled in water to soften and heat the herb) and applied directly to the skin. A clean cloth or gauze can be used to help the poultice stay in place.<br />
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• Bronchitis - as an expectorant<br />
• Coughs, sore throat<br />
• Fever - as refrigerant drink<br />
• Treats dysentery<br />
• Urinary tract infection, bladder infections<br />
• High blood pressure<br />
• Prevention of constipation<br />
• Headaches<br />
• Boils, swelling & abscesses, mumps<br />
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Application & Use of Gumamela:<br />
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• Decoction is used to treat: Bronchitis, coughs, fever, dysentery, urinary and bladder infections, high blood pressure and constipation.<br />
• Poultice is applied externally on the afflicted area. This is used to treat: headaches (on the forehead), boils, swelling, abscesses and mumps.<br />
• Intake of gumamela (alone or mixed with papaya or papaya seeds) specially in large quantities can be an abortifacient.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-31246346455926631502011-04-09T16:47:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:45:50.734-07:00Oolong tea helps in the treatment of stubborn atopic dermatitis<a href="http://icekraze.blogspot.com/"><br />
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An open Japanese study suggests that consumption of oolong tea (Camellia sinensis) helps speed clearance of recalcitrant atopic dermatitis lesions. The 118 study participants continued their usual dermatologic treatments but also drank oolong tea (10 g steeped in 1000 mL water a day, divided into three doses). Beneficial results were noted after one to two weeks, and 74 (63%) of the participants showed marked to moderate improvement of lesions after one month. After 6 months, 64 patients (54%) still demonstrated a good response to treatment. The study builds on animal research showing that oral administration of green, black, or oolong tea suppressed allergic skin reactions.mazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-75940269272651160312011-04-09T16:36:00.001-07:002014-08-27T00:46:43.821-07:00Independent analyses of raw powdered Ginkgo biloba and ginkgo extract<a href="http://icekraze.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
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Independent analyses of raw powdered Ginkgo biloba and ginkgo extract have discredited a recent study suggesting that ginkgo supplements contain the toxic alkaloid colchicine. The flawed study, "Identification of Colchicine in Placental Blood from Patients Using Herbal Medicines," by Petty et al., was released on the American Chemical Society's website on August 4, 2001, but apparently has not yet been formally published. The authors of the study warn that consumption of ginkgo supplements by pregnant women may pose dangers to developing fetuses, based on an analysis that they believe revealed the presence of colchicine in ginkgo.<br />
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Major media sources have publicized the study's conclusions, but herb experts and other scientists have strongly criticized the validity of the conclusions and the research methods used by the researchers. Some have suggested that the investigators misidentified a non-toxic ginkgo compound as colchicine. This ginkgo compound reportedly has a structure similar to that of colchicine, and the researchers failed to perform a test necessary to differentiate between the two. "Ginkgo simply does not contain colchicine," said HRF President Rob McCaleb. "These scientists should have done their homework before submitting their erroneous conclusions for publication."<br />
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Ginkgo has been the subject of hundreds of clinical, pharmacological, chemical, and toxicological studies, not a single one of which has identified colchicine as a gingko constituent. "For the authors to say 'such supplements should be avoided by pregnant women or those trying to conceive because the colchicine in them could affect the viability of a fetus,' as quoted in Chemical and Engineering News, is an unacceptable leap, give the questions raised about this report, and its conflict with the existing scientific literature with colchicine," said John Cordaro, president and chief executive officer of Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). Both CRN and the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) commissioned third party analyses of finished ginkgo products sold in the US. Colchicine has not been detected in any of the products.
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1. Lipofuze: Fat-burning supplement comprised of 6 patented and 4 clinically tested fat-burning ingredients; specifically, ThermoDiamine, Razberi-K, Fuco-Pure, ForsLean, GuggulEZ100, BioPerine, green tea, capsaicin, synephrine HCL, and DHEA. It is recommened that Lipofuze be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise for optimal results. Cost: $49.95 for a one-month supply.<br />
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2. Nuphedragen: Works on the brain to stimulate CART, a neuropeptide/neurotransmitter that has a role in appetite regulation. Contains DiCaffiene Malate (caffeine with less side effects), Chocamine, Phenylethulamine, and Synephrine HCI. Cost: $59 for a one-month supply.<br />
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3. MyoRipped: Fat-burning supplement formulated for men. Helps to lose weight, burn fat and increase muscle. Main ingredients include caffeine, beta alanine, creatine ethyl ester, 5 herbal extracts, and 20-Hydroxyecdysterone. Cost: 49.95 for a one-month supply.<br />
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4. 7-DFBX or 7-Day Fat Burner Extreme: This supplement is intended to jump start a diet and aid in the fat-burning process. It contains 35 ingredients targeted at fat burn, among them are caffeine anyhydrous, potassium gluconate, chromium polynicotinate, and 4 different fibers. Cost: $19.99 for 14-day supply.<br />
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5. Orovo DeTox: Works by eliminating harmful toxins that deter weight loss. Contains 10 superfoods (acai, flaxseed, wheat grass, among others) and a blend of 31 natural ingredients, which help to decrease body fat and increase energy levels. Cost: $39.99 for a one-month supply.<br />
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NOTE: FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering "conventional" foods and drug products (prescription and Over-the-Counter). Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), the dietary supplement manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that a dietary supplement is safe before it is marketed. FDA is responsible for taking action against any unsafe dietary supplement product after it reaches the market. Generally, manufacturers do not need to register their products with FDA nor get FDA approval before producing or selling dietary supplementsmazehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01343868472425714984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-12321520969138133502011-04-05T21:09:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:49:38.403-07:00New colorectal cancer<a href="http://icekraze.blogspot.com/"></a><a href="http://icekraze.blogspot.com/"><b>New colorectal cancer</b></a><br />
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According to <b>the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada</b>, colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in Canada.<br />
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Educating the public about the risk factors, statistics and screening guidelines associated with the disease is the goal of the GNWT Department of Health and Social Services as the chief public health officer and the NWT medical directors have approved and are recommending the implementation of the updated 2011 NWT colorectal cancer screening clinical practice guidelines as a standard of practice throughout the NWT. The guidelines were last updated in January 2010.<br />
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Last week, Dr. Angus Maciver, former staff surgeon and chief of staff at the Inuvik General Hospital and Dr. Maureen Mayhew, acting chief public health officer for the territorial health department explained the new guidelines and screening test available to the public.<br />
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"One of the stimulants for updating these guidelines, the last ones were done in 2010, was (firstly) to update some of the risk-factor information and the FIT (fecal immunochemical) test which wasn't in the old guidelines and (secondly) people had requested a much user-friendly guideline," said Mayhew.<br />
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The previous <b>guideline</b> was 18 pages long while the 2011 guideline is only three pages long complete with information on the clinical practice guidelines and screening for both individuals with average and increased risks.<br />
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The FIT test detects hidden blood in stool samples. The test reacts to part of the human hemoglobin protein, which is found in red blood cells. The test is simpler than previous tests, as there are no drug or dietary restrictions.<br />
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He said earlier tests weren't very specific, as an individual could test positive for increased risk of the disease if beef was ingested and beef blood was present in the stool sample.<br />
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"The ingested iron can come from a number of sources while the test focuses on the protein, which is specific to human blood. It pretty well tells us that it's highly likely this is blood that has been shed in the large intestine and one of the most common causes of blood loss in the large intestine is <b>colon cancers</b>," said Maciver.<br />
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Maciver explained the FIT test should be performed on individuals from the age of 50 to 74 every one to two years if it comes up negative. If the test comes up positive, the individual would be referred for a diagnostic colonoscopy.<br />
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Maciver said he hopes, through the user-friendly guidelines and the new standardized FIT test to assess the risk of colorectal cancer, the compliance rate in the territories will increase from where it now sits, at 32 per cent for those over the age of 50.<br />
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"Both provider compliance and patience compliance are big issues, especially up here. Colon cancer is a lot higher in frequency in the territories than basically any other province, other than Newfoundland," said Maciver.<br />
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Groundbreaking data presented yesterday demonstrates, for the first time, in vitro infection and replication of swine hepatitis E virus (HEV) in human hepatocytes.1<br />
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· For small burns: Wash the leaves with soap and water. Boil 10 leaves in 5 glasses of water; cool. Soak the burn area for 10 minues, once a day.<br />
· The pulp of the seeds, immediately applied to burns, prevents blistering and scarring.<br />
· The seeds, ground and boiled, also used for burns.<br />
· Fresh seeds when moistened produce a reddish colored juice that is applied to red rashes.<br />
· The seeds are used as antidote for cassava and J. urcas poisoning.<br />
· The achuete dye used with lime for the treatment of erysipelas.<br />
· Also used for wound healing, regulation of heavy menses, and thinning hair.<br />
· The leaf, bruised with the head of a "walis-tingting" (broom made from frond ribs of the coconut leaves), mixed with warm coconut oil is applied on the forehead for headaches.<br />
· An infusion of the leaves used as purgative.<br />
· Poultice of leaves are diuretic and used for treatment of gonorrhea.<br />
· Leaves for snake bites<br />
· Decoction of leaves for nausea and vomiting.<br />
• In traditional Peruvian medicine, used to treat heartburn and stomach distress caused by spicy foods; also, as a vaginal antiseptic and cicatrizant.<br />
• In West Indian folk medicine, used for diabetes mellitus.<br />
• In Guatemala used for treatment of gonorrhea.<br />
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· The main product from B. orellana is an organic dye present in the seed coat called "annatto," lipid-soluble and widely used in the food industry for its red to orange-yellow colours (cheese, butter, oils, margarine, ice-cream, pastries). Next to caramel, it is the world's second most important food colorant.Besides providing an attractive color to meat and other dishes, it also imparts a subtle and distinctive flavour. In the cosmetic industry it finds use in hair, nail and soap products, and also in the many of the household products – floor wax, shoe polish, russet leather, wood stains.<br />
• Female aphrodisiac in the Amazonia.<br />
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• Antimicrobial / Antifungal: (1) The study screened plants extracts - including Bixa orellana – for antimicrobial activity and MIC. B orellana showed low MIC against against E coli and a better MIC against B cereus. Results showed that Bixa orellana, Justicia secunda and Piper pulchrum could be potential sources of new antimicrobial agents. (2) Study of organic extract of BO showed to possess a narrow spectrum of antimicrobial activity, effective only against Gram+ bacteria used in the study.<br />
• Antibacterial / Antioxidant / Antidiarrheal / Neuropharmacolic / Anticonvulsant/ Gastrointestinal Motility Effect: Preliminary pharmacologic studies on the methanol extracts of BO leaves showed statistical decrease in locomotor activity, anticonvulsant effect, analgesic and antidiarrheal effect and a delay i gastrointestinal motility. It also showed radical scavenging properties and antibacterial activity against agents of diarrhea and dysentery.<br />
• Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic: (1) Study of BO oil seed suspension of the red seed coat showed it to be a potent hypoglycemic agent. Extract study showed hypoglycemia in both normal and streptozotocin diabetic dogs. (2) Annatto extract was found to decrease blood glucose in fasting normoglycemic and streptozocin-induced diabetic dogs. The activity was attributed to the stimulation of peripheral utilization of glucose.<br />
• Milk-based pigment: Study showed B orellana seeds can be used as a pigment in making milk-based paint.<br />
• Anti-Gonorrheal: In a study of 46 plants popularly used in Guatemala for the treatment of gonorrhea, B orellana bark was one of the most active plants that inhibited strains of freshly isolated N gonorrhea.<br />
• Antibacterial / Anti-Staphylococcal Activity: Study showed crude ethanolic extracts from leaves of B orellana and bark of Alstonia macrophylla showed potential antibacterial effect against S aureus.<br />
• Aldose Reductase Inhibition: Study of hot water extracts of B orellana, C morifolim and I batatas showed potent inhibitory activity towards lens aldose reductase. Phytochemicals yielded isoscutellarein from B orellana as its potent inhibitor.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-6570499868936841812011-04-02T21:10:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:51:53.584-07:00Ubiquitous Cure: Acacia- Samanea saman Merr. RAIN TREE<b>Acacia<br />
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Slightly acidic tasting, cooling.<br />
Antipyretic, stomachic, astringent and antidermatoses.<br />
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· Acute bacillary dysentery, enteritis, diarrhea: use 15 to 30 gms dried material in decoction.<br />
· Also for colds, sore throat, headache.<br />
· A decoction of the inner bark or fresh cambium and leaves is used to treat diarrhea.<br />
· Anaphylactic dermatitis, eczema, skin pruritus: use decoction of fresh material and apply as external wash.<br />
· Latex used as gum arabic for gluing.<br />
· In Venezuela, rain tree is a traditional remedy for colds, diarrhea, headache, intestinal ailments and stomach ache.<br />
· Root decoction used in hot baths for stomach cancer.<br />
· In the West Indies, the leaf infusion is used as a laxative and seeds chewed for sore throat.<br />
· The alcoholic extract of leaves used for tuberculosis.<br />
· In Columbia, the fruit decoction is used as a sedative.<br />
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· Seasonally copious pods with sweet pulp that can be grounded and converted to fodder and alcohol as an energy source. It is also an important honey plant like most mimosaceous trees <br />
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• Studies have suggested antimycobacterial antimicrobial activity in the crude extracts of acacia.<br />
• Preliminary phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of Samanea saman: A study of the aqueous plant extract on three organisms (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans) showed inhibitory activity against all the tested organisms. Phytochemical screening revealed tannins, flavanoids, saponins, steroids, cardiac glycosides and terpenoids. The study validates the use of the plant in traditional medicine.<br />
• Antibacterial: A methanol extract from leaves showed a highly significant antibacterial activity in vitro for Xanthomonas pathovars and for human pathogenic bacteria.<br />
• Larvicidal: If 112 medicinal plant species collected in Thailand, Samanea saman (stem bark) was one of 14 plants that exhibited high toxicity to the fourth instar larvae of Aedes aegypti in preliminary screening.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-23584568612031743532011-04-02T21:07:00.000-07:002014-08-27T00:52:16.892-07:00Ubiquitous Cure: AVOCADO-Abukado Persea americana<b>Abukado<br />
Persea americana<br />
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Medicinal properties<br />
Digestive, emmenagogue, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, pectoral, stomachic, anthelmintic, antiperiodic, antidiarrheal.<br />
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Uses<br />
Nutritional<br />
• A good source of vitamins A, some B, C and E, potassium (higher than bananas) and fiber ; fair source of iron; low in calcium. A fruit with high-energy producing value, each edible pound allegedly provides an average of 1,000 calories.<br />
• High in fat, about 25-35 gms on average. however, about 65% of it is health-promoting monosaturated fat, particularly oleic acid.<br />
Folkloric<br />
• The pulp is thought to promote menstruation.<br />
• Decoction of pulverized seeds used as gargles for toothaches.<br />
• The leaves and bark promote menstruation; the tea has been used to expel worms.<br />
• Used for diarrhea and dysentery.<br />
• Rheumatism and neuralgia: Pulverize seeds or bark, mix with oil and apply on affected area as<br />
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• Beverage: Take decoction of leaves as tea.<br />
• Pulp is applied to shallow cuts, prevents infection.<br />
• Flesh of ripe fruit is soothing to sunburned skin.<br />
• In different parts of the world, has been recommended for anemia, exhaustion, high cholesterol, hypertension, gastritis and duodenal ulcers. The leaves have been reported effective as antitussive, antidiabetic, antiarthritic and antiinflammatory.<br />
Others<br />
• Juice from seeds used to make permanent ink for fabric lettering.<br />
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Toxicity<br />
• Lactating livestock eating avocado leaves may develop non-infectious mastitis and agalactia.<br />
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Studies<br />
• Anticonvulsant: Anticonvulsant effect of Persea americana Mill (Lauraceae) (Avocado) leaf aqueous extract in mice: In African traditional medicine, Persiana americana has been used in various human ailments including childhood convulsions and epilepsy. A study showed that avocado leaf aqueous extract (PAE) produces anticonvulsant effect by the enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission and/or action in the brain.<br />
• Hypoglycemic: Hypoglycemic activity of aqueous leaf extract of Persea americana: A Nigerian study revealed that the leaf extract contained various pharmacologically active compounds such as saponins, tannins, phlobatannins, flavanoids, alkaloids and polysaccharides. Although the results were incomparable to the reference drug (chlorpropamide), it confirms the ethnomedical use of the plant for diabetes management. More studies are needed to identify the hypoglycemic principles and its mechanism of action.<br />
• Hypoglycemic / Hypolipidemic: Hypoglycemic and Hypocholesterolemic Potential of Persea americana Leaf Extracts: A effect of aqueous and methanol extracts of Persea americana on plasma glucose, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-CHOL), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-CHOL) in rats was investigated. Results suggested lowering effects on glucose and lipid metabolism influences with lowering of Total and LDL cholesterols, an effect of HDL-chol and a potential protective mechanism against atherosclerosis.<br />
• Antiobesity / Hypolipidemic: Effects of Persea Americana leaf extracts on body weight and liver lipids in rats fed hyperlipidimic diet: The study results hypothesize that P. americana leaf extract increases catabolism of lipids accumulated in adipose tissue causing a decrease in mean body weight gain and raises the question if higher concentrations of the leaf extract would reduce liver levels in obesity and fatty liver conditions.<br />
• Hypotensive: Leaf constituents of Persea americana given intravenously induced a marked fall in mean arterial blood pressure lasting 2-3 mins. The short duration was assumed due to rapid metabolism.<br />
• Toxicity / Persin: Study of avocado leaves isolated an active principle, persin. Previously shown to have antifungal properties and to be toxic to silkworms. At high doses, persin can induce mammary gland necrosis and myocardial fiber necrosis, the mechanism for which still remain to be resolved.<br />
• Cytotoxic/ Antitumor / Pesticidal: (1) Study of unripe avocado fruit isolated three major bioactive constutuents which showed activity agaiinst six human tumor cell lines with selectivity for human prostate adenocarcinoma, with one compound being as potent as adriamycin. also, one compound was shown to be more effective than rotenone, a natural botanical insectiside, against yellow fever mosquito larva.<br />
• Toxicity / Larvicidal / Antifungal: Study of extracts of avocado seeds showed toxicity towards Artemia salina, activity against Aedes aegypti. Extracts were also active against all yeast strains, Candida spp, Cryptococcus neoformans and Malassezia pachydermis.<br />
• Vasorelaxant: Study of aqueous leaves extract on isolated rat aorta produced significant vasorelaxation, an effect attributed to the synthesis or release of endothelium-derived relaxing factors and/or release of prostanoids. Extract also reduced vasocontstriction probably through inhibition of Ca influx through calcium channels.<br />
• Antimicrobial / Antimycobacterial: Study demonstrated antimycobacterial activity and suggests a potential source for antituberculosis drugs.<br />
• Persealide / Cytotoxicity: Study of ETOH extract isolated 'persealide' which showed moderate cytotoxicity against three solid tumor cell lines: human lung carcinoma, human breast carcinoma and human colon adenocarcinoma.<br />
• Anti-Viral : Study showed infusion of P. americana leaves strongly inhibited herpes simplex virus type 1, Adenovirus type 3 and Aujeszky's disease virus.<br />
• Acute and Subacute Toxicity Studies: Acute toxicity study showed a relatively low LD50 for the seed extract. Treatment for 14 days decreased food consumption, body weight, blood glucose, Hb and hepatic cholesterol levels.<br />
• Hypoglycemic / Pancreatic Protective: Study showed restorative effect of the ethanolic extract on pancreatic islet cells. Results suggest a potential for the management of diabetes.<br />
• Immunomodulating / Anti-Adhesion Property: Study showed that P americana has the potential to interefere with the adhesion of all the oral bacteria in host epithelial surfaces. Its significant inhibition property suggests that like cranberry juice, avocado juice can also be consumed to avoid urinary tract infections with E coli.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-1685772134184711722010-02-26T01:53:00.000-08:002014-08-27T00:54:00.940-07:00Tsaang Gubat<b>Tsaang Gubat </b>is one of the 10 herbs that is endorsed the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) as an antispasmodic for abdominal (stomach) pains. And is registered as a herbal medicine at the Philippine Bureau of Food & Drug (BFAD).<br />
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Tsaang Gubat </b>is a shrub (small tree) that grows (from 1 to 5 meters) abundantly in the Philippines. In folkloric medicine, the leaves has been used as a disinfectant wash during child birth, as cure for diarrhea, as tea for general good heath and because Tsaang Gubat has high fluoride content, it is used as a mouth gargle for preventing tooth decay. Research and test now prove it's efficacy as an herbal medicine. Aside from the traditional way of taking <b>Tsaag Gubat</b>, it is now available commercially in capsules, tablets and tea bags.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-24681057387143500102010-02-26T01:45:00.000-08:002010-02-26T01:49:42.212-08:00Makabuhay Herbal PlantThe <b>makabuhay plant</b> is a clinging vine, and the name itself suggests the primary purpose of such plant. Makabuhay is a Filipino translation of the English term ‘pro-life or to give life’. It is commonly known as the paliahan in the Visayas region. The plant belongs to the family of <i>Menispermaceae</i>, and can grow, or rather climb, up to fifteen meters long. The makabuhay leaves are thin sheets that are heart-shaped, and its flowers look distinct as they only have three petals. The<b> makabuhay </b>plant is known for its bitter nature, and the fruits of this plant are held in clusters, which can be as long as two centimeters. This plant may be propagated by planting its stem, which contains a bitter sap. However, it is important to note that <b>makabuhay</b> can be found in most forests all over the Philippines. It grows in tropical areas, and it is of little wonder why it is abundant in a country like the Philippines. The fruits of this plant have not been utilized nor established to have medicinal values. Only the leaves and the stems of<b> makabuhay</b> have been found to cure particular health concerns. For the stems, both the dried and the fresh stems are found to be beneficial. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-29165692101763886572010-02-25T23:58:00.000-08:002014-08-27T00:53:14.548-07:00Pansit-pansitan (family: Piperaceae)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Pansit-pansitan (family: <i>Piperaceae</i>)</b> is an herbal medicine also known as Ulasiman-bato, olasiman-ihalas & tangon-tangon in the Philippines. English name: peperomia. It is a small herb that grows from 1 to 1 1/2 feet. <b>Pansit-pansitan</b> can be found wild on lightly shaded and damp areas such as nooks, walls, yards and even roofs. Pansit-pansitan has heart shaped leaves, succulent stems with tiny flowers on a spike. When matured, the small fruits bear one seed which fall of the ground and propagate.<br />
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The leaves and stalk of<b> pansit-pansitan</b> are edible. It can be harvested, washed and eaten as fresh salad. Taken as a salad, pansit-pansitan helps relive rheumatic pains and gout. An infusion or decoction (boil 1 cup of leaves/stem in 2 cups of water) can also be made and taken orally - 1 cup in the morning and another cup in the evening.<b>Pansit-pansitan (family: <i>Piperaceae</i>)</b><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164446634056461195.post-12147057420828125402010-02-25T23:50:00.000-08:002014-08-27T00:53:41.248-07:00Sambong (scientific name: Blumea balsamifera)<b>Sambong (scientific name: <i>Blumea balsamifera</i>) </b>is an amazing medicinal plant. Coming from the family of Compositae, it goes by several names locally. It is known in the Visayas as bukadkad and as subsob in Ilocos. The plant is a strongly aromatic herb that grows tall and erect. Its height ranges from 1.5 to 3 meters, with stems that grow for up to 2.5 centimeters. It is an anti-urolithiasis and work as a diuretic. It is used to aid the treatment of kidney disorders. The <b>Sambong </b> leaves can also be used to treat colds and mild hypertension. Since it is a diuretic, this herbal medicine helps dispose of excess water and sodium (salt) in the body.<br />
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<b>Sambong</b> is one herbal medicine (of ten) approved by the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) as an alternative medicine in treating particular disorders. This plant possesses a multitude of properties that make it worthy of the DOH approval. It functions as an astringent and as an expectorant, and has been found to be anti-diarrhea and anti-spasm. As an astringent, preparations made of sambong leaves may be used for wounds and cuts. It is also suggested to be incorporated to post-partum baths, as well as considerable immersion of particular body areas that are afflicted with pains caused by rheumatism. Its expectorant properties make it as a popular recommendation to be taken in as tea to treat colds.<br />
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