Echinacea stimulates the immune response very effectively. It increase the body's ability to resist infections and stimulate the production of white blood cells. It also improves lymphatic filtration and drainage and helps to remove toxins from the blood. It is considered one of the best blood cleansers and called king of the blood purifiers. It is good for the prostate gland. It is used for persistent coughing and helps to relieve the symptoms.
I have used it now and then and found that it helps one to recover quite quickly from flu and cough problems.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Keeping your eyes bright
Eyebright aids in stimulating the liver to clean the blood and relieve the conditions that affect clarity of vision. Traditionally, it has been used as a remedy for eye problems such as failing vision, eye inflammation, conjunctivitises, ulcers and eye strain. It also provides elasticity to the nerves and optic devices responsible for sight.
I thought this will be useful for all of us as we spent considerable hours on the screen. I have a friend who worked in the stock market and spent 8 to 10 hours on the computer, watching the stocks. He developed eye strains problems, making it painfully difficult for him to read at night or see in the dark. I recommend him to take eyebright tablets daily and he gained considerable improvement in his eyesight.
I thought this will be useful for all of us as we spent considerable hours on the screen. I have a friend who worked in the stock market and spent 8 to 10 hours on the computer, watching the stocks. He developed eye strains problems, making it painfully difficult for him to read at night or see in the dark. I recommend him to take eyebright tablets daily and he gained considerable improvement in his eyesight.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Chinese Hibiscus
Originating from China and the Pacific islands, the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Malaysia National flower has been accredited with wonderful therapeutic properties. It has been widely used in the traditional medicine of both the chinese and Indians. In the Philippines, the flowers are a household remedy and are used in all kinds of inflammation whilst in the Ayurvedic medicine, the flowers are uses as a heart tonic and a blood purifier.
The leaves and young flower buds of hibiscus are used as a poultice for treating boils and swelling. The Red flowers are used to regulate menstruation but when combined with papaya seeds, they can caused abortion.
A decoction of the roots is used to treat fever and venereal diseases. The flowers is also used as an exspectorant for bronchitis. The leaves and flowers are used to treat skin diseases, mumps.
To the Indians, the flowers are used for curing gastric ulcers as the flowers are said to possess a soothing effect on the mucous membrane that line both the respiratory and digestive tract. It is also believed to possess aphrodisiac properties and used as a brain tonic. The chinese used it to treat minor stomach, intestinal and kidney problems. For the ladies, it is used internally to improve complexion and considered as good blood purifier.
Pharmacology studies have been done using rats. There is no apparent toxicity. In mice, oral administration of the benzene extracts of hibiscus flowers at a dose level of 1g/kg body weight from day 5-8 of gestation led to termination of pregnancy in about 92% of the animals. The glycoside constituents isolated from hibiscus exhibit hypotensive effects (lowering of blood pressure) in dogs at dosages of 40-80 mg/kg. Blood pressure remains low for 1-2 hours.
Hibiscus has been marketed as herbal remedies, teas and cosmetic. In the cosmetic industry, hibiscus is used as contouring lotion for inhibiting fat production and stimulation of fat breakdown.
The leaves and young flower buds of hibiscus are used as a poultice for treating boils and swelling. The Red flowers are used to regulate menstruation but when combined with papaya seeds, they can caused abortion.
A decoction of the roots is used to treat fever and venereal diseases. The flowers is also used as an exspectorant for bronchitis. The leaves and flowers are used to treat skin diseases, mumps.
To the Indians, the flowers are used for curing gastric ulcers as the flowers are said to possess a soothing effect on the mucous membrane that line both the respiratory and digestive tract. It is also believed to possess aphrodisiac properties and used as a brain tonic. The chinese used it to treat minor stomach, intestinal and kidney problems. For the ladies, it is used internally to improve complexion and considered as good blood purifier.
Pharmacology studies have been done using rats. There is no apparent toxicity. In mice, oral administration of the benzene extracts of hibiscus flowers at a dose level of 1g/kg body weight from day 5-8 of gestation led to termination of pregnancy in about 92% of the animals. The glycoside constituents isolated from hibiscus exhibit hypotensive effects (lowering of blood pressure) in dogs at dosages of 40-80 mg/kg. Blood pressure remains low for 1-2 hours.
Hibiscus has been marketed as herbal remedies, teas and cosmetic. In the cosmetic industry, hibiscus is used as contouring lotion for inhibiting fat production and stimulation of fat breakdown.
Monday, April 14, 2008
KING OF BITTER - from Cobra Venom to Diabetes
This annual herb is indigenous to South East Asia, China and India. I have this planted in my backyard and regularly plucked three leaves for making a decoction of it.
The plant, scientifically known as Andrographis paniculata is given as analgesic, laxative, expectorant, digestive, stomachi, antipyretic and also used for treating diabetes, fever,worm infections, chronic bronchitis,leprosy, pruritis, flatulence, colic,dysentery,diarrhea and skin diseases.
It is also used for treating snake bite (anti-dote to cobra venom) and female disorders. A decoction of the leaves is often taken orally to cure diabetes and high blood pressure.
It is very bitter (that is why it is called King of Bitter) and very effective for tonsilitis, fever, flu and chest pain. We used to juice the leaves to apply to area of snake bites and stings of insects.
The plant, scientifically known as Andrographis paniculata is given as analgesic, laxative, expectorant, digestive, stomachi, antipyretic and also used for treating diabetes, fever,worm infections, chronic bronchitis,leprosy, pruritis, flatulence, colic,dysentery,diarrhea and skin diseases.
It is also used for treating snake bite (anti-dote to cobra venom) and female disorders. A decoction of the leaves is often taken orally to cure diabetes and high blood pressure.
It is very bitter (that is why it is called King of Bitter) and very effective for tonsilitis, fever, flu and chest pain. We used to juice the leaves to apply to area of snake bites and stings of insects.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Getting rid of the flu
I had a look at the sites for health and I find a number of interest in flu vaccination. There seem to be a rush for the flu vaccination in USA and other Europe countries.
The at risk groups are the elderly with particular problems in the upper respiratory airways and other illnesses.
I am surprised at the surge of urgency to have these shots. I was wondering why, with all the advances in medical research, nobody tell this old folks about simple prevention methods that only costs a few cents per day and it will keep them free from this infections, plus they have other benefits that come along with it.
It is surprising that the rich ,who are also the elderly have very little knowledge about nutritional medicine such as simple vitamin C from fruits. The big market is now in the research on tropical fruits that have fantastic values that were unheard of in the west. Two fruits are now being utilised as juice drinks and are taking the world by storm in terms of amazing curative power.
They have been traditionally called the 'King of the Fruit' and the 'Queen of the Fruit'. Even the locals who have been taking them are unaware of the curative power in these fruits. Now science is breaking grounds and I am so lucky to have both fruits in my Katzs city. The King of the Fruit will be coming up ,followed by The Queen of the Fruit (which is said to have curative power for HIV even).
I am off now to the library to do some research on these two fruits and to take some good photos of these two wonderful fruits. The King of the Fruits happen to be just in season. Will keep you blogiters posted in my next round.
The at risk groups are the elderly with particular problems in the upper respiratory airways and other illnesses.
I am surprised at the surge of urgency to have these shots. I was wondering why, with all the advances in medical research, nobody tell this old folks about simple prevention methods that only costs a few cents per day and it will keep them free from this infections, plus they have other benefits that come along with it.
It is surprising that the rich ,who are also the elderly have very little knowledge about nutritional medicine such as simple vitamin C from fruits. The big market is now in the research on tropical fruits that have fantastic values that were unheard of in the west. Two fruits are now being utilised as juice drinks and are taking the world by storm in terms of amazing curative power.
They have been traditionally called the 'King of the Fruit' and the 'Queen of the Fruit'. Even the locals who have been taking them are unaware of the curative power in these fruits. Now science is breaking grounds and I am so lucky to have both fruits in my Katzs city. The King of the Fruit will be coming up ,followed by The Queen of the Fruit (which is said to have curative power for HIV even).
I am off now to the library to do some research on these two fruits and to take some good photos of these two wonderful fruits. The King of the Fruits happen to be just in season. Will keep you blogiters posted in my next round.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Spicy Sex Life
Is the daily grind of work, home and kids sapping your sexual urges? One needs to destress but try these exotic herbal tonics to put the passion back into your relationship.
Damiana - Perfect for people who have trouble achieving arousal, as it produces tingling sensations in the genitals. Made from leaves of a shrub, the recommended dosage is one to two 400 mg capsules when needed.
Muira Puama - This tree extract is good for men and women with low sex drive, as it stimulates nerve endings in the genitals.The recommended dosage is 1.5 g daily for two weeks, then only when needed.
Ginkgo - Especially good for males with erectile dysfunction, this stimulant improves blood flow to the genitals. A maidenhari tree extract, the recommended dosage is 40mg-60mg up to three times a day.
St.John's Wort - This herb boosts sex drive in people suffering from stress, exhaustion or anxiety. Made from dried leaves and flowers of a common shrub, the recommended dosage is 300mg three times daily.
Damiana - Perfect for people who have trouble achieving arousal, as it produces tingling sensations in the genitals. Made from leaves of a shrub, the recommended dosage is one to two 400 mg capsules when needed.
Muira Puama - This tree extract is good for men and women with low sex drive, as it stimulates nerve endings in the genitals.The recommended dosage is 1.5 g daily for two weeks, then only when needed.
Ginkgo - Especially good for males with erectile dysfunction, this stimulant improves blood flow to the genitals. A maidenhari tree extract, the recommended dosage is 40mg-60mg up to three times a day.
St.John's Wort - This herb boosts sex drive in people suffering from stress, exhaustion or anxiety. Made from dried leaves and flowers of a common shrub, the recommended dosage is 300mg three times daily.
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