MEDICINAL PLANTS

Medicinal plants - Health Benefits of Medical Plants for you! Medicinal plants have always been considered a healthy source of life for all people.Therapeutical properties of medical plants are very useful in healing various diseases and the advantage of these medicinal plants is being 100% natural.Nowadays people are being bombarded with thousand of unhealthy products, the level of sensibility infront of diseases is very high and that's why the use of medicinal plants can represent the best solution.

GreenBeans Did you know that you can cover 122 percent of the vitamin K with only one
cup of green beans? This vitamin is important in maintaining the strength of the bones as it activates the Osteocalcin, the main non-collagen protein found in bones, which "welds" calcium molecules inside the bone. If there is not enough vitamin K, Osteocalcin levels will be inadequate and the process of bone mineralization will be adversely affected.

Pea-Pea is an unusual combination of nutrients. Because of the mixture of vitamins B1, B2,
B6 and C as well as the iron content, pea is a medicine against fatigue, anemia, problems with learning, poor function of the immune system of the body. Pea is rich in fibers, vitamin A, B3, B6, C, K, folate, iron, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, potassium, protein. Its fiber content makes it useful in cleaning the intestines. Contains beta-carotene and lutein, beneficial for eye health. Pea is effective in treating anemia due to its iron content. Pea combats fatigue, helps strengthen the immune system. The beans from peas are rich in proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, particularly nitrogenous substances. Dry peas have more nutritive substances than the fresh ones. For cooking, dry peas must be kept several hours in cold water, then boiled in water at slow fire and add the salt in the end.

Cherries-Cherry has a powerful detoxifying and depurative action which recommends it in

rheumatism, persons suffering from gout or constipation, those with renal and biliary lithiasis. Cherries are over 70 percent made from water - just like us! The remaining 30 percent is full in B complex vitamins (B1, B2, B6) - very necessary for supplying the body with energy; also it contains magnesium - whose absence makes us feel tired and depressed. The high water content of cherries allows us to eat as many as we like, without fattening us! On the other hand, if we want to keep a diet with these fruits, it is required a large amount to obtain visible results. For example, consuming at least half - to one kilogram of cherries for a day or two a week we force to remove toxins from the body. This will make us feel more rested during the day, and our skin will become smoother and softer. A cure of cherries has remarkable results. There are two ways of following this treatment: the mini diet and the exclusive diet.

Cherries mini diet: In the morning, on an empty stomach, start with a minimum dose of 100
g. The dose is increased gradually to reach the end of the third week to 500 g. From the 300 g dose, the amount is divided into three parts until noon, and no longer will be consumed any other food. During the cures it's recommended to avoid CucumberCucumber is a precious ally for an enviable figure and for the detoxification cures. Discover the qualities of this vegetable next and read about some recipes that will help you to judge the true value. Cucumber is found all year long, but its season is from April to September

There are 3 types of cucumbers:

- Traditional cucumber is dumpy and covered with small roughness. Grows in any garden. - Long Cucumber, Dutch, is straight, has smooth skin and without that bitter taste and is found in any supermarket. The way it s grown keeps it safe from predators and diseases and allows the limitation of treatment products. - Mini-cucumber is mainly used for picnics, for pickles. Cucumber is ideal for silhouette Cucumber has few calories, being one of the vegetables with the lowest number of calories: 10 calories per 100 grams. Contains fibers, minerals and water soluble vitamins hens the nutritional density proves to be very interesting. It is a real plus for a weight loss diet and a general healthy diet. Cucumber has many vitamins: vitamin B, vitamin C and even a bit of vitamin E. These vitamins are found in abundance in its skin, hence the interest to consume as much cucumber. Cucumber is rich in water, it provides potassium and some sodium (3mg), giving it drained and diuretic virtues. Cucumber juice taken on an empty stomach has depurative properties.

What should you know about cucumber?

In dermatology, cucumber is considered to have good calming effects, because of the specific organic acids and alpha hydracids. Cucumber is used usually in the form of cataplasm or lotion, to fight red spots, itching and scab. Today s cucumber is much less bitter. Selection allowed the development of some less bitter species. Therefore we can consume without peeling it and benefit from the minerals, vitamins and the crispy part. Avoid keeping cucumbers near fruits, especially apples, because they release ethylene, which contributes to increasing the bitterness of the cucumber. To limit the digestive irritations associated with consumption of fiber in large amounts, it is

preferable to eat little cucumbers. These has the least pits and pulp is much unripe. If you want to take out the pits you must cut it along its length and remove the center with a teaspoon. We can reduce the intake of fiber by complete peeling of the cucumber. You must remember, however, that the skin contains the majority of vitamins and minerals. Do not forget to wash it thoroughly.

Aloe Vera health benefits

Aloe Vera Also called "the elixir of youth" by the Russians, "the herb of immortality" by the old Egyptians or the "harmonious remedy" by the Chinese, Aloe vera..
Also called "the elixir of youth" by the Russians, "the herb of immortality" by the old Egyptians or the "harmonious remedy" by the Chinese, Aloe vera is without a doubt the medicinal herb most widely known for its noticeable impacts on health and at the same time the ingredient most widely used in the cosmetic industry. Not one study conducted so far was fully able to explain the wonders which lie within this herb and how its compounds work together in a miraculous way to bring about the treatment or the alleviation of some of the most serious illnesses like cancer or AIDS.

DescriptionAloe 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. 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 (AlKindi) 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.

Proprieties of aloe vera:The most oftenly used substance from this herb is the aloe gel, a thick viscid liquid found in the interior of the leaves. The leaves are used in the treatment of burns and the aloine - a bitter milky yellowish liquid is used as a laxative. The herb contains: 20 minerals (Calcium,

Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium , Selenium), 12 vitamins (A, B, C, E, folic acid), 20 aminoacids from the 22 which are necessary to the human body, over 200 active components including enzymes and polysaccharides. All the active substances enumerated before contribute to the therapeutical value of the herb. We shall move on to presenting the main effects that the herb has over the human body: it toughens up the immune system owing to the 23 peptides contained by the aloe vera, it accelerates and regulates the methabolism, purifies the human body from toxins, bringing about a feeling of calm. Moreover, aloe vera has an antiseptic effect (by distroying the bacterias, viruses and fungi), disinfectant capabilities and can also stimulate the cell-renewing process. Aloe vera nourishes and supports the digesting of aliments. Cutting across the human organism, aloe vera manages to bring the human body to a general balanced Treatments: Aloe vera has proved its efficiency from the simplest allergies to the treatment of wounds and skin infections and even to its usage in alleviating more serious afflictions. With the help of this herb a wide variety of internal and external afflictions are controlled, like: asthma, virosis, arthritis, arthrosis, gingivitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, intestinal inflamations, constipations, obesity, sprains, muscle strains, cutaneous inflamations. The efficiency of the herb was also proven in the cases of anemia, deficiency illnesses, insomnia and depressions and the B-sisterole from the Aloe vera brings about the lowering of the cholesterol level. Also, this herb is used for controlling the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, diabetes, hepatitis and pancreatitis and multiple sclerosis. Mixtures:A wide array of products with curative and therapeutic effects is obtained from aloe

vera. This herb is one of the main attractions of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and also the most widely used ingredient - starting from vitamins and laxatives to face creams and body care lotions. Aloe vera gel contains B-sisterole, powerful anti-inflammatory and anticholesterol formulas and lupeol - a strong antiseptic tranquilizer. The aloe-based lotions and gels are used as protections against the powerful sunlight and as a remedy against sunburns. Ointments having aloe as a main ingredient moist the skin and protect it against bug stings and scratches. Furthermore, the aloe-based ointment is efficient in treating acne. Owing to its proprieties, Aloe vera was incorporated in the composition of deodorants.

What should be noted is the fact that this herb can be also administrated internally due to its high nourishing influence. When mixed with other fruits, aloe vera can be ingested as an excellent natural beverage rich in vitamins and minerals. Also, it is recommended that it is ingested during travels to prevent dehydration.

Cultivation of aloe vera: Because it is not a pretentious herb, aloe vera can be
easily tended for. This herb requires a great amount of light (even if it is artificial - 16 hours a day) and a little bit of water (especially in the cold season).
Aloe Vera Also called "the elixir of youth" by the Russians, "the herb of immortality" by the old Egyptians or the "harmonious remedy" by the Chinese, Aloe vera..