ARTICLE ABOUT: MEDICAL HERBAL

ALODIA OKTA AZZAHRA IX- B SM ISAM A AZHAR 18

Ginger: A Natural Medicinal Plant

ginger

This powerful medicinal plant has been normally used as medicinal alternatives from the ancient Indians and Chinese people thousands of years ago. Ginger medicinal plant has been an important dish for Indians. Indian ginger is more effective medicinal plant than other variety of ginger. The essential medicinal values of this medicinal plant have been proven by medical science to be very effective in preventing and curing certain diseases. Ginger has a pungent taste and spicy smell. GINGER MEDICINA PLANT HEALT BENEFITS: 1. It is very important in relieving severe nausea. In case of nausea, pregnant women can use this medical plant 2. It can reduce arthritis pain because it has anti-inflammatory substances.

3. It can also benefit people who are suffering from gastric complications because it is has a good effect in the digestion process. Gastric juice or liquids are stimulated by the chemical properties of ginger. It can also relieve bowel problems and prevents from suffering diarrhena 4. If you have a bad breath or any smell problem, this medicinal plant is can also acas freshener of mouth 5. It has also a strong anti-fungal substance which could be very effective in curing health probems by the bacteria fungi

in curing colds, coughs and congestions, it is effective when a patient will take the ginger drink with tusi in the morning Making Herbal Medicinal Drink from Tulsi and Ginger Plant This herbal drink is very effective in curing common colds and cough problems. The first step is boil the water with sugar, small piece of ginger and the leaves of Tulsi. You can also add milk and wait until 2 minutes when boiling. After boiling, the Herbal Drink, made from Tulsi and Ginger is now ready. The patient should take it daily and it can be also an effective booster of immunity and stamina for the body

Lemon Grass as medicine herbs

Lemon grass as herbal medicine for gastro-intestinal problems stomachaches, diarrhea, gas, bowel spasms, vomiting, fever, the flu, and headaches Taken as tea, 1 cup every 8 hours. The tea is prepared by boiling about 10 leaves in 2 cups of water, adding sugar to taste and a slice of ginger. Lemon grass oil mixed with other essential oils such as coconut oil is used as a liniment for back pains, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains and other body pains. Lemongrass oil mixed with other essential oils such as lavender or jasmine oil used in baths or vapor scents can revitalize the body and relieve the symptoms of jetlag, headaches, anxiety and stress related exhaustion. Lemon grass is used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine to treat fevers and infectious illnesses. Lemon grass is also used in Chinese medicine to treat colds and rheumatism.. To treat circulatory disorders, some authorities recommend rubbing a few drops of lemongrass oil on the skin of affected areas; it is believed to work by improving blood flow. Lemongrass has natural anti-microbial properties, is an antiseptic, suitable for use on various types of skin infections, usually as a wash or compress, and is especially effective on ringworm, infected sores. Acne and athlete's foot Lemongrass is effective in killing cancer cells. It is useful with respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever and helps prevent spreading of infectious diseases. Lemon grass is also used as an insect repellant. It helps to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks and lice

Kumis kucing as medical Herbs

Kidney Stones Treatment. Clinical trials have shown that in 40% of patients with kidney stones of 0.5 cm diameter that was subjected to orthosiphon indicated an improvement in six months. In a similar study, about In 20% of the patients with other kidney complaints were cured and the patients were free of pain and discomfort. Diabetes Treatment. In a study conducted for Orthosiphon. Results have demonstarated that there is reduction in blood sugar level for non-insulin dependent diabetics after being subjected for treatment in six months. Orthosiphon also acts on hypertension (high blood pressure). It reduces water and therefore as it has no side effects it can be used in place of pharmaceutic diuretics whether these are potassium saving, uricosurics, or others. It also has a significant effect on high renal blood pressure. As a consequence of treating high blood pressure, kidney stones and disorders can also be cured. Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Orthosiphon stamineus. In a clinical study in rats using methanol/water extract of orthosiphon have shown that orthosiphon exhibited antioxidant, lipid peroxidation inhibition and free radical scavenging activites int he rats' liver. (Basir R, Asmawi MZ, Ismail Z. School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia) Effects of Orthosiphon stamineus aqueous extract on plasma glucose concentration and lipid profile in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The study has shown that In oral glucose tolerance test, the extract (0.2-1.0 g/kg) significantly decreased plasma glucose concentration in a dose-dependent manner in both normal and diabetic rats.(Sriplang K, Adisakwattana S, Rungsipipat A, Yibchok-Anun S. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn

Betel leaf as medical herbs

Eliminate bad breath and prevent tooth decay: * The betel leaves are washed clean after chewing, was arrested a few minutes in the mouth, then spat. Do it 2-3 times a day. * Another way: Boil 5-6 betel leaves with 2 cups water to boiling. Cool and filter and then to gargle his mouth every morning and evening. Swollen gums/mouth: * Take 5-6 l betel leaf bucket Boil 3 cups water to boil. Remove and strain, add salt. Furthermore, mouthwash, gargle 3 times a day. Bleeding gums: After tooth extraction (molar usually) always bleed a lot. To stop the bleeding, use this herb. Take 10 pieces of betel leaf. After being washed boiled with 5 cups of water until boiling. Remove and filtering. Furthermore, gargle with the mixture every 1 hour one time. Potions can also remove the smell of the mouth caused by tooth decay that has many holes. Eliminate body odor: Take 2-3 pieces of betel leaf, soaked in hot water 1/2gelas. plus one teaspoon of white sugar. Allow the water to lukewarm. Take, drink water. To remove the smell of the armpit: Take a piece of betel leaf lime give a little, then knead, the result is applied to the armpits, to smell disappeared. Cough medicine: 5 pieces of betel leaf