Ginger

GINGER :  A  VERY  USEFUL  HERB

Ginger has been used for its health benefits for over 5000 years and is a favorite medicinal as well as culinary herb.

GINGER n GINGER JULIENNE

              

The intake of ginger helps stimulate the secretion of mucus, quieting your cough and soothing any scratchiness in your throat.

Ginger has been proven  to treat feelings of nausea, particularly in the form of seasickness, morning sickness, motion sickness and as a side effect of chemotherapy.

GINGER  PASTE

In pregnancy is to be extra careful!! Never use any herb, including ginger, without first discussing it with your doctor!! As for those suffering from ulcer, or other very serious gastric problems, they should also consult their doctor.

Ginger contains anti viral, anti toxic, and anti fungal properties, and is used for the prevention of and treatment against the common cold.

Ginger acts as an antihistamine and aids in the treatment of allergies.

GINGER ALE

Ginger displays anti inflammatory properties and can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and various other muscular disorders.

Ginger contains special enzymes responsible for catalyzing the proteins in your food, thus aiding in digestion and the prevention of cramps.

Good for those with constipation!

Ginger has proven to help lower your cholesterol levels and prevent the formation of blood clots.

GINGER POWDER

Also used for migraine headache.

Ginger can also be used for reducing toothache and the discomfort which arises due to the infection in the upper respiratory tract due to its antibacterial and antifungal nature.

Chewing on fresh ginger,,can help freshen the breath.

Being a warming herb, ginger can help knock out a fever. This property also makes it effective in stimulating circulation of the blood.

It can also help relax muscles around the blood vessels and is said to help prevent blood clots from forming. The warming effects make it a natural decongestant as well as an antihistamine, making it the perfect remedy for colds.

Recent studies show that ginger might also have a role in lowering LDL cholesterol because the spice can help reduce the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed.

GINGER  IN  VARIOUS  FORMS

Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

BENEFITS  OF  FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Apple

Apples-                

Protects your heart 

prevents constipation 

Blocks diarrhea 

Improves lung capacity 

Cushions joints

Apricots

                                                        Apricots-

Combats cancer 

Controls blood pressure 

Saves your eyesight 

Shields against Alzheimer's 

Slows aging process

Artichoke

Artichokes-    

Aids digestion 

Lowers cholesterol 

Protects your heart 

Stabilizes blood sugar 

Guards against liver disease

Avocado

Avocados- 

Battles diabetes 

Lowers cholesterol 

Helps stops strokes 

Controls blood pressure 

Smoothes skin

Banana

Bananas- 

Protects your heart 

Quiets a cough 

Strengthens bones 

Controls blood pressure 

Blocks diarrhea

Beans

Beans- 

Prevents constipation 

Helps hemorrhoids 

Lowers cholesterol 

Combats cancer 

Stabilizes blood sugar

Beet

Beets-    

Controls blood pressure 

Combats cancer 

Strengthens bones 

Protects your heart 

Aids weight loss

Blueberries

Blueberries- 

Combats cancer 

Protects your heart 

Stabilizes blood sugar 

Boosts memory 

Prevents constipation

Broccoli

Broccoli- 

Strengthens bones 

Saves eyesight 

Combats cancer 

Protects your heart 

Controls blood pressure

Cabbage

Cabbage-

 Combats cancer 

Prevents constipation 

Promotes weight loss 

Protects your heart 

Helps hemorrhoids

Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe- 

Saves eyesight 

Controls blood pressure 

Lowers cholesterol 

Combats cancer 

Supports immune system

Carrots

Carrots -

Saves eyesight 

Protects your heart 

Prevents constipation 

Combats cancer 

Promotes weight loss

Uses and Benefits of Plants and Herbs

Aloe Vera

(1)ALOE VERA                         
                                

                                
 USES
It is used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The clear gel is a remarkably effective healer of wounds and burns, speeding up the rate of healing and reducing the risk of infection. The brownish part containing aloin is a strong laxative, useful for short-term constipation. Aloe is present in many cosmetic's formulae because its emollient and scar preventing properties.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Heals wounds, emollient, laxative.

Basil

(2)BASIL, HOLY BASIL                                 

USES
 The herb has very important medicinal properties - notably its ability to reduce blood sugar levels. It also prevents peptic ulcers and other stress related conditions like hypertension, colitis and asthma. Basil is also used to treat cold and reduce fever, congestion and joint pain. Due to its anti-bacterial and fungicide action, basil leaves are used on itching skin, insect biting and skin affections.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Lowers blood sugar levels, antispasmodic, analgesic, lowers blood pressure, reduces fever, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory.

Turmeric

(3)TURMERIC                    

USES
Recent research has confirmed the effects traditionally associated in ancient practices in the treatment of digestive and liver problems. The herb has also been shown to inhibit blood-clotting, relieve inflammatory conditions and help lower cholesterol levels.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Stimulates secretion of bile, anti-inflammatory, eases stomach pain, antioxidant, antibacterial.

Rose

(4)ROSE        

USES
 The essential oil, called "attar of rose", is used in aromatherapy as a mildly sedative, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory remedy. Rose petals and their preparations have a similar action. They also reduce high cholesterol levels. Rosewater is mildly astringent and makes a valuable lotion for inflamed and sore eyes.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Aromatic, antidepressant,, sedative, anti-inflammatory.

Lemon

(5)LEMON 

USES
It is one of the most important and versatile natural medicines for home use. A familiar food as well as a remedy, it has a high vitamin C content that helps improve resistance to infection, making it valuable for colds and flu. It is taken as a preventative for many conditions, including stomach infections, circulatory problems and arteriosclerosis. Lemon juice and oil are effective in killing germs. It decreases inflammation and improves digestion.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Antiseptic, anti-rheumatic, antibacterial, antioxidant, reduces fever.

ginger

(6)GINGER  

 USES
 Familiar as a spice and flavoring, ginger is also one of the world's best medicines. The Chinese consider ginger as an important drug to treat cold and encourage sweating. Ginger brings relief to digestion, stimulates circulation, reduce headaches and kill intestinal parasites.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Diaphoretic, carminative, circulatory stimulant, inhibits coughing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.

Garlic

(7)GARLIC  

USES
Garlic is a powerful home medicine for the treatment for a host of health problems. It is one of the most effective anti-biotic plants available, acting on bacteria, viruses and alimentary parasites. It counters many infections, including those of the nose, throat and chest. Garlic is also known to reduce cholesterol, helps circulatory disorders, such as high blood pressure, and lower blood sugar levels, making it useful in cases of late-onset diabetes.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Antibiotic, expectorant, diaphoretic, hypotensive, antispasmodic, expels worms.

Belladona

(8)BELLADONA, DEADLY NIGHTSHADE  

USES
. Herba bella dona, or "herb of the beautiful lady" is known for its poisonous effects (belladonna increases heartbeat and can lead to death), like many other plants it is an important and beneficial remedy when used correctly. Belladonna contains atropine used in conventional medicine to dilate the pupils for eye examinations and as an anesthetic. In herbal medicine, deadly nightshade is mainly prescribed to relieve intestinal colic, to treat peptic ulcers and to relax distended organs, especially the stomach and intestine. Deadly nightshade is also used as an anaesthetic in conventional medicine.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Smooth muscle, antispasmodic, narcotic, reduces sweating, sedative

Coriander

(9)CORIANDER   

USES
Coriander aids digestion, reduce flatulence and improves appetite. It helps relieving spasms within the gut and counters the effects of nervous tension. Coriander is also chewed to sweeten the breath, especially after consumption of garlic. It is applied externally as a lotion for rheumatic pain. Coriander essential oil is used in the manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics and dentifrices.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Digestive, antispasmodic, anti-rheumatic.

Eucalyptus Blue Gum

(10)EUCALYPTUS, BLUE GUM 

USES
Eucalyptus is a powerful antiseptic used all over the world for relieving coughs and colds, sore throats and other infections. The leaves cool the body and relive fever. Inhaling the vapors of the essential oils heated in water, clears sinus and bronchial congestions. Eucaliptol, one of the substances found in the essential oil, is one of the main constituents of the many existing commercial formulas of chest rubs for colds. The essential oil has also strong anti-biotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal action. Eucalyptus is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter cold remedies.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Antiseptic, expectorant, stimulates local blood flow, anti-fungal.

Pepper

(11)PEPPER  

 USES
 Pepper has a stimulant and antiseptic effect on the digestive tract and the circulatory system. Pepper is commonly taken, either alone or in combination with other herbs and spices, to warm the body, or to improve digestive function in cases of nausea, stomach ache, flatulence, bloating, constipation or lack of appetite. The essential oil eases rheumatic pain and toothache. It is antiseptic and antibacterial, and reduces fever.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Antibacterial, antiseptic, digestive, reduces fever.

Cardamom

(12)CARDAMOM 

USES
. It is an excellent remedy for many digestive problems, helping to soothe indigestion, dyspepsia, gastralgia, colon spasms and flatulence. It has an aromatic and pungent taste and combines well with other herbs and helps to disguise the less pleasant taste of other herbs.

MAIN PROPERTIES: Eases stomach pain, carminative, aromatic, antispasmodic.