herbal plants for health and beauty

The benefit of noni

2011-05-25T10:47:00.000-07:00

try to consume noni, it have many benefit for our health. we can use noni as herbal remedies to treat some diseases. below are the benefit of noni:

Stabilize blood pressure and cholesterol levels - heart muscle
Disturbances in the body - diabetes, headaches, kidney, kidney, bladder, gall bladder and thyroid
Prevent the growth of cancer cells and tumor
Respiratory System - sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, mucus drip, cough, sore throat, dry cough, cholera and infant flu
Digestive Disorders - abdominal bloating, ulcer, gastritis, diarrhea beret, vomiting, indigestion, hemorrhoids, food poisoning
Mouth and Throat - sore throat, sore gums and tooth pain
Bone and joint pain - sprains and gout
Skin disease - ulcers, sores, boils, inflammation, skin ulcers
Gynecological problems - cramps, menstrual disorders
Eliminate itching - groin, folds, water worms and skin diseases
Restore the general effects of aging (youthful)
Eliminate drug addiction and smoking
Helping men and women the fertility system
Relieve pain (analgesic)
Increase the energy of the body
Reduce stress (pressure)
Anti-oxidant

the benefit of resella tea

2011-05-08T19:40:00.000-07:00

Rosella tea which usually grow in China, India, and Taiwan are often used as traditional medicine for lowering cholesterol levels in the body. But the benefits of rosella tea for herbal home remedies not just lower cholesterol, rosella tea also contains antioxidants and reducing high blood pressure.

Studies of experts in Shan Medical University of Biochemistry in Taiwan and Rosella extract shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk. The results of this study published in the Journal of the Scinece Of Food and Agriculture, initiated by the Dr.Chau - Jong Wang.

Dr. Chau-Jong Wang said that research has proven components rosella extract may reduce cholesterol and fats that accumulate in blood vessels.

The same thing is also mentioned by Dr.Charmaine Griffiths, spokesperson for the British Heart Foundation, told the BBC that there is a content of antioxidants called flavonoids that can reduce LDL or bad cholesterol.

Meanwhile, a researcher from the Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the Chung San Medical University, Yun-Ching Chan, states that the pigment from the dried rosella is quite effective in destroying cancer cells. Therefore, further research on this is still done.

However, keep in mind that to reduce cholesterol, can not only by drinking tea. Of course, it would be better if you include exercise and eating healthy foods to maintain your health. (10 foods that can lower cholesterol ).

also read. carrots to decrease Cholesterol

ginger to stimulate sexual desire

2011-05-07T03:38:00.000-07:00

Ginger is a type of herb known since ancient times as a heated body. beside for cooking ginger plant was also useful for herbal remedies. the benefit of ginger is also to stimulate sexual performance for men and women.

Since the days of yore royal ginger was believed to sexual performance of kings. The kings and queens often served foods derived from ginger to enhance their sexual appetite.

As quoted Hub pages, a study in Nigeria revealed ginger can increase testosterone levels. The study tested the effects of ginger in rats. For eight days the rats infused by ginger water. The results revealed that testosterone levels and cholesterol levels increased testosterone in rats.

The smell of ginger is also believed to stimulate sexual desire. To warm up and arouse sexual desire, put aromatherapy or scented lotions ginger in your room to add intimacy with a partner.

Ginger can also be mixed into your dinner. The content of potassium,magnesium, copper and vitamin B6 from ginger serves to warm the body and improve sexual performance. Also, ginger also gives sensitive effects on the body when the couple touched.

turmeric for cancer

2011-05-03T20:20:00.000-07:00

scientists are examining the efficacy of turmeric extract based contained in foods spicy curry. Initial allegations, the extract has the potential to killcancer cells.

No kidding, extract it worked on the first 24 hours after consumption. Such chemical urcumin has long been known to have the power to restore power and been tested as a treatment of arthritis and senility.

Although still in the laboratory, tests by a team from the Cork Cancer ResearchCentre showed the destroyed curcumin on esophageal cance cells.

Several cancer experts said the findings published in the British Journal ofCancer that can help doctors find ways of treatment outside the medical model now.

A member of the research team, Dr. Sharon McKenna, acknowledged that researchers have long known the potential of natural ingredients that heal the wrong cells, such as curcumin.

UK doctors hope the findings of more advanced for the treatment of esophageal cancer. Each year about 7800 people in Britain diagnosed with throat cancer.

Cancer came in six major types of fatal cancers, or about 5 percent of deaths in the UK. From the standpoint of resources, Indonesia is one country that has many potential medicinal herbs.

other articles:
chemical compounds of turmeric based on the research: http://herbal-core.blogspot.com/2011/05/chemical-compound-in-turmeric-curcumin.html
turmeric for ucler : http://herbal-core.blogspot.com/2011/04/turmeric-herbal-remedies-for-ulcer.html

source: kompas.com

chemical compound in turmeric (curcumin) for home remedies

2011-05-03T20:01:00.000-07:00

A 2004 study by the University of California showed that curcumin can inhibit the accumulation of substances that destroy beta-amyloid in the brain of patients with Alzheimer's disease and also describes the signs that were there before.

It found that curcumin compound is an inhibitor of MAO-A (monoamine oxidase) is strong at doses above 150 mg / kg. The effectiveness of inhibition of MAO-B at doses above 550 mg / kg.

A recent study in laboratory mice showed that curcumin can slow the spread of breast cancer to the lungs and other body parts.

Curcumin also has properties to relieve pain. A study published in November 2006 in journal Arthritis & Rheumatism shows the efficacy of curcumin as a reliever of inflammation in the joints. This compound is a natural inhibitor of COX-2.

A 2008 study found that turmeric is also able to reduce insulin resistance and prevent type 2 diabetes in laboratory mice.

Besides the health benefits, turmeric is also useful for skin care and beauty. Several formulations of sunscreen (sun) contains saffron. Turmeric paste is used by women in India to remove the excess hair on the skin.

Compound THC (tetrahydrocurcuminoids) in turmeric is useful as an antioxidant and lighten the skin, to take prospects in manufacturing cosmetic formulations.

turmeric also can cure ulcer, read more: http://herbal-core.blogspot.com/2011/04/turmeric-herbal-remedies-for-ulcer.html
turmerc for cancer: http://herbal-core.blogspot.com/2011/05/turmeric-for-cancer.html

Turmeric (curcuma longa), for food and herbal remedies

2011-05-03T19:52:00.000-07:00

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a herbaceous plant of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), which originated in tropical regions of South Asia. These plants need a temperature of 20 ° C to 30 ° C and rainfall to grow a normal routine. Part of the plant is widely used is the rhizome. rhizome of turmeric is widely used in the food. Kari is a type of food that use of saffron. yellow dye (E100 encoded) turmeric is used to protect food products against sun damage. When used in conjunction with other dyes, ie, annatto (E160b), saffron can be used to give color to cheese, yogurt, butter and margarine. turmeric also can be a herbal home remedies of ucler.

The chemical compounds contained in turmeric is curcumin (a type of phenolic compounds) and volatile oil. Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric, which is contained in two tautomeric forms, ie, the keto form in solid phase and the enol form in solution phase. further more, the substances of turmeric can be read in this article: http://herbal-core.blogspot.com/2011/05/chemical-compound-in-turmeric-curcumin.html
turmerc for cancer: http://herbal-core.blogspot.com/2011/05/turmeric-for-cancer.html

history of aloe vera

2011-05-01T09:23:00.001-07:00

Aloe Vera (Latin: Aloe barbadensis Milleer) is a thorny plant that originated from dry regions on the African continent. Aloe Vera has been known and used since thousands of years ago because of the efficacy and excellent benefits.

The historical record is there mention that the ancient Egyptians already know the benefits of aloe vera as a medical plant since 1500 BC. Because the benefits ofaloe vera is so extraordinary, the ancient Egyptians called Aloe vera plant as the plant of immortality.

Not only that, a physician of ancient Greece named Dioscordes, indicate if one of the benefits of aloe vera which has efficacy for treating various types of diseases (Antioxidants in aloe vera for our health ). For example, sore throat, ulcers, hair loss, hemorrhoids, and skin bruising, cracking and abrasions. (aloe vera for beauty )

Antioxidants in aloe vera for our health

2011-05-01T09:11:00.001-07:00

According to one observer of health food (supplement), Dr. Freddy Wilmana, MFPM, Sp.FK, from about 200 species of aloe vera plant, which is suitable for treatment is a type Aloevera barbadensis miller. Aloe vera contains 72 types of substances needed by the body. this is the reasons of the use aloe vera as herbal remedies that we can take it in home easily.

Among the 72 substances the body needs it there are 18 kinds of amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, hormones, and substances drug classes. Among others, antibiotics, antiseptic, antibacterial, anticancer, antiviral, antifungal, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, antiparkinson, antiaterosklerosis, and antiviral resistant to antibiotics.

Given the complete content of it, according to Dr Freddy aloe vera was not just useful to maintain health, but also overcome many diseases. "For example, aloe vera is also able to lower blood sugar in non insulin-dependent diabetes. Within ten days of blood sugar can be normal, "he said.

According to Drs. Freddy, some mineral elements contained in aloe vera is also serving as forming a natural antioxidant. For example, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc.

"Even the results of research scientists from the United States said that in Aloevera barbadensis miller there are some substances that can act as antioxidants," he said. Antioxidants are useful to prevent premature aging, heart attacks, and some degenerative diseases.

Aloe vera stimulates the growth of new cells in the skin. Mucus contained in aloe vera lignin substances that can penetrate and soak into the skin. This will keep mucus fluid loss from the skin surface. As a result, the skin does not dry quickly and look younger.

In addition to hemorrhoids, aloe vera can be overcome swelling in the knee joints, cough, and wounds. Aloe vera also helps cope with constipation or difficult bowel movements because the mucus is bitter and contain laktasit, so it is a good laxative.

So far, according to Dr. Freddy, studies have not found adverse effects the use of aloe vera. If there is a problem, it is only in the form of allergy in those who have never consume aloe vera. "But, so far from my patients who take supplements made from aloe vera, a reaction that arises is because the power of drugs that fight disease," he said.

However, keep in mind, according to Dr. Freddy, the nature of the aloe vera plant is almost similar to the apples when discharged directly bitten by a brown

aloe vera for beauty

2011-05-01T09:01:00.000-07:00

Aloe vera is famous for making the hair becomes soft, so beautiful. Perhaps these benefits we have heard since childhood, we are often advised to use aloe vera for beautiful hair. That's why a lot of shampoo use aloe vera extract in their products. The benefit is obtained from the content of glyco proteins.When you have this plant at home, you can use it in a way to peel his skin and then rub the meat to the scalp and hair to become fertile and beautiful hair. so you can use aloe vera as home herbal remedies, especially for beauty.

Lignin is the content contained in Aloe vera leaves. it is useful to keep the skin moist so that the skin does not become dry and supple, also useful for preventing the occurrence of skin allergies in the wearer. Coupled with the content of anthraquinone and the amino acids that would be very useful for skin because it helps the skin to instantly update itself to produce new cells and to remove dead skin cells. Meat from the leaves of Aloe vera also has similar acidity to that of humans and is able to penetrate well into the body. it also contains saponins that have function as an anti-bacterial and anti fungal. The use regularly can make your skin look healthy and beautiful glow. You can also use aloe vera as a face mask,because it also contains antioxidants that prevent premature aging. (Antioxidants in aloe vera for our health)

Cool effect of aloe vera jelly can be a first aid when you are suffering from severe burns or scalded. it Can also be used for sore skin due to excessive sun. Simply paste the flesh of aloe vera on the injured area. The cold produced from the aloe vera will help the healing process.

5 herb remedies for acne

2011-05-01T08:42:00.000-07:00

Acne is not a dangerous disease. But very annoying. I've never heard of anyone dying because of acne. Although not dangerous, acne should still be treated.What a powerful acne drug? What is a natural acne medication but efficacious?Already tried with different kinds of acne drug stores and pharmacies, ranging from cheap to that cost millions still no results. That's even more enlarged pimple. Well, here is a list of five natural acne medicine that has proved successful. You may try this herb remedies for acne, safe and without side effects. What better yet, powerful ..

- Garlic

Despite the strong odor but garlic is great for acne prone skin. You can rub the cut garlic on acne every day. Let stand for 15 minutes then rinse with water. This could for acne is not getting bigger.

- Tomato

Tomatoes contain high antioxidant and can make acne more quickly deflated.You can make acne mask itself, the way he just crushed fresh tomatoes with blender. Paste tomato that is shaped like the porridge in the face. Let stand for 30 minutes then rinse with water.

- Egg whites

Egg white is a super mask. Its function as well as tighten skin and reduce acne because the content is quite high zincnya. Use a brush to apply egg white on your face after cleansing. Let stand for 20 minutes or until dry and then rinse with water.

- Aloe vera

Aloe vera gel on contain antibacterial ingredients. You can simply stick it on the acne to avoid severe infections semakain. The aloe vera also contains substances that could tighten placard pores. Rub the liquid aloe vera on the skin and let sit for 20 minutes then rinse.

- Orange

You can use orange peels on the facial skin that has been cleaned. Massage it all over your face with fresh oranges and let stand for 20 minutes then wash with warm water. You can also make lemon juice as a mask. Glue on the face and let sit for 10 minutes then rinse with water. The content of vitamin C and antioxidants can make the skin look fresh and prevent new acne.

Well, that's five natural and traditional medications for acne that have proved successful. This is the acne drug commonly used by our ancestors. Please try and prove the results.

natural ways to cure acne

2011-04-29T23:05:00.000-07:00

În his book 'Miracle Healer of Medicinal Plants', Herminia de Guzman Ladion tried to offer natural ways to overcome acne with herbal plants. One ways to cope with the appearance of acne is with hydrotherapy - water therapy. Acne sufferers are encouraged to wash their face with warm water and use mild soap 3 times a day. Steam your face for 15 minutes after washing, once every day. Do not touch your face with your fingers and do not squeeze pimples with your fingers.

Drink lots of juice and water. Enough sleep, at least 7 hours a day and reduce or if possible avoid starchy foods, food containing sugar, chocolate, and nuts. Consump fruits and vegetables. many plants and fruit can also be used as an acne cure, such as papaya, oranges kasturi, aloe vera , and cook romero.

Pepaya leaf (Carica Papaya) and extract of Kasturi Orange (Citrus).

Combines 3 tablespoons of crushed ripe papaya with 1 tablespoon lemon juice mixture kasturi. Paste the mixture on the face every time after washing your face. Allow up to 30 minutes and rinse again with warm water. If you do not have trouble, you can let the mixture as a mask along night.

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Mill).

Peel the skin of aloe vera leaves with medium size. Rub the juice on your face every time after washing your face with warmwater. With the same treatment with a mask of papaya and citrus kasturi, you can leave it all night if you don’t have any troubles.

Romero leaves (Ros Marinus Officianalis)

Destroy 5 pieces of leaves and squeeze the juice. Place the juice on your face after washing your face with warm water. Let it in your face all night. regularly treat your face with natural ingredients as above, you certainly will get a face free of acne and fresh allday.

the benefit of cactus fruit juice

2011-04-29T22:34:00.000-07:00

Among the sharp thorns of cactus there is stored secret of exceptional health. South Korean society in the province of Cheju create a nutritious drink from cactus fruit. Cactus fruit of long-lived plants that contains hundreds of inorganic substances such asflavonoids, calcium, and iron is good for health.

Pink drinks that taste very sour and tasteless. To make a decoction, its required ogapi, endemic plants in the province. Ginseng heaven nickname, also mixed together with extract of cactus fruit. Gynecology ogapi like glycosides, saponim and sesamin is very beneficial for health. In 1997, the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of the country makes the concoction/drink as one of the traditional health drink.

Tips on choosing a carrot

2011-04-26T09:19:00.000-07:00

Tips on choosing a carrot:

1. choose carrots that are a little older, do not be too young because the content of vitamins is still little
2. A good carrot is a carrot: if it is held, it fells steady, the colour is orange and looks fresh
3. Do not choose the carrot that when it is held feels soggy / soft and wrinkled shape

4. first washing carrots with warm flowing water, and remember, always peel the skin before the carrots are going in the cook / in consumption (avoiding bacteria / germs of disease or pesticide residues that may be still attached)

and here is the additional information for The content that is useful from carrots:

1. Beta Carotene
2. Vitamin A
3. Vitamin B complex
4. Vitamin C
5. Potassium
6. Calcium
7. Phosphorus
8. Sodium
9. Iron

carrots to decrease Cholesterol and Fertility Husband Wife

2011-04-26T09:13:00.000-07:00

Decreasing Cholesterol

Carrots can also help lower cholesterol levels in the blood- Like Robertson research at the University of Florida with fresh or raw carrots to consume as much as 200 grams a day for three weeks can reduce blood cholesterol levels by 11 percent. The decline is quite significant due to one percent cholesterol reduction is tantamount to reduce the risk of heart disease about two per cent because of that by eating carrots for 3 weeks can reduce 22 percent of heart disease.

Fertility Husband Wife

Carrots can also increase fertility for women and improve the quality of male sperm, with a mixture of carrots, bean sprouts and apple. One apple, three ounces of carrots and a pound of sprouts can be mixes to one , and drunk by husband and wife. Juice is made by way of sprouts blended prior to adding a little water after the carrots and apples. Juice after a fine filtered and drunk every morning and evening.

read also: Tips on choosing a carrot

source: http://cintaherbal.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/wortel-turunkan-kolesterol-dan-hindari-resiko-stroke-bag-2/

Carrots for Lower Stroke Risk

2011-04-26T09:01:00.000-07:00

Research at Harvard University, U.S, conducted on nearly 90 thousand female nurses for 8 years, revealed that eating carrots at least five times per week can lower risk of stroke by about 68 percent when compared eat once a month. This can occur due to antioxidant activity. Beta-carotene inhibits cholesterol for not toxic and not able to form plaque and clots in blood vessels.

Research at the University of Brussels, when analyzing the blood of 80 patients in 24 hours after stroke showed that patients stroke with amount of vitamin A above average, including beta-carotene has a chance to survive more, have less neurological damage (nerve) and recovered completely. This is presumably because the brain does not get oxygen for some time. As in the stroke conditions, the cells began to experience malfunctions (interference function) that causes a series of incident, reached its peak when the nerve cells of oxidative damage. The condition can be muted if there is a lot of blood in vitamin A tom inimize the possibility of brain damage and death.

source: http://cintaherbal.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/wortel-turunkan-kolesterol-dan-hindari-resiko-stroke-bag-2/

The benefit of carrots for eye treatment and cancer protector

2011-04-26T08:02:00.000-07:00

This Orange tube are rich of nutrients, it has long been considered can improve human vision. Carrot (Daucus carota L) is rich in beta karotein. If the substance is located in the body, it will be converted into vitamin A which is essential for retinal function.

Eye Treatment

As can be experienced by a worker at an office in Phoenix Arizona, United States, who are experiencing tension in both eyes and suddenly his eyes blurred. She recovered again after two months consumes carrots and leaves with a ratio of 3:1. Treatment of eye disorders by John sinshes in Jakarta by combining carrot juice with radish. Two ounces of carrots plus a half-ounce of white radish and its leaves are very good for treating eye disorders. Vitamin A can only improve vision if vision problems are caused by vitamin A, deficiency blindness is not treating the eye.

Cancer Protector

Beta carotene is converted into vitamin A , in addition, it can be a protector against cancer because it contains antioxidants beta-carotene. Antioxidants are compounds that can neutralize free radiation unstable molecules produced by the radiation of the sun, cigarettes and other influences. Molecules or free-free radiation can damage body cells with oxygen process change butter becomes rancid odor or change color to yellow paper. In addition beta carotin contains phenolic antioxidants. The research has been done in humans indicate that a diet that includes carrots, although in small amounts per day may reduce lung cancer by about 50 Percent.

source: http://cintaherbal.wordpress.com/2010/07/22/wortel-tak-hanya-atasi-sakit-mata-bag-1/

10 foods that can lower cholesterol

2011-04-26T01:56:00.000-07:00

Many ways to lower cholesterol. Medicinal chemistry have counted effectively lower cholesterol. But of course there are side effects. You can try to lower cholesterol the natural way using plants or foods that you can use as herbal remedies. At least to support your medicine.

There are a number of foods that can reduce levels of Low-Density Lipoproptein (LDL), aka bad cholesterol that causes plaque in blood vessels, and increase High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) aka good cholesterol that can be utilized the body to process vitamins are soluble in fat.

To reduce levels of LDL, you should reduce your intake of saturated fat. Saturated fats are commonly found in animal products such as meat, milk, cream, butter, and cheese. There is also a saturated fat derived from vegetable such as coconut milk, coconut oil, and vegetable fat.

But many foods that contain unsaturated fats, so it is effectively lower cholesterol.

1. Soy beans

Soybeans and derivatives, aka soy that has been processed for example into tofu, tempe, soy milk, and soy flour contains isoflavones, a substance that can reduce LDL.

But remember, though delicious tofu and tempeh can not effectively lower cholesterol when treated carelessly. For example, fried or used cooking oil mixed with coconut milk. Because, coconut milk and cooking oil is a source of saturated fat. you can also see the benefit of soy milk here.

Supervisory Agency United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends to consume at least 25 grams of soy protein per day to lower cholesterol.

2. Nuts

a source of soluble fiber in nuts are very high. Consuming soluble fiber can reduce cholesterol. Eating beans such as chickpeas, kidney beans, long beans regularly during the six weeks can reduce cholesterol levels by 10%.

3. Salmon Fish

Salmon is very good because they contain Omega-3 acids, it can help reduce LDL and increase HDL trigiserilda well. Salmon contain EPA and DHA that are good for heart health.

The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings per week to obtain maximum benefit. Besides salmon, tuna, trout, sardines, mackerel, and herring are also good.

4. Avocado

Avocado is a source of unsaturated fats that can increase HDL levels. Unfortunately, it have high-calorie avocados, so it must be combined with vegetables that can reduce calories.

One medium sized avocado contains 300 calories and 30 grams of saturated fat while not a normal human body needs is 1,800 calories and 30 grams of unsaturated fat per day.

5. Garlic

Since thousands of years ago, garlic was believed to contain many substances that are good for human health. Ancient Egyptians used garlic to increase stamina.

In modern times, garlic is used to lower cholesterol, prevent blood clotting, lowers blood pressure, and protects the body from infection.

The most recent findings, garlic can prevent cholesterol particles stuck to the walls of blood vessels.

6. Spinach

Spinach contains a lot of lutein. Lutein is an important substance that can maintain healthy eye function and acuity. Lutein also was able to maintain heart health because it can prevent fat attached to the blood vessels. It is advisable, to eat spinach every day about half a bowl for maximum results.

7. Margarine

Several types of margarine can lower cholesterol. For example, margarine from flower seed oil canola

8. Cashew nuts, Almonds, and Walnuts

Monounsaturated fat, in the cashews, almonds, and walnuts are low-fat foods are good for heart health.

Nuts also contain vitamin E, magnesium, and phytochemicals which is closely related to heart health. Unfortunately, like avocados, nuts are very high in protein.So, do not be greedy eating beans for maximum benefit really.

9. Tea

Tea, whether to be drunk cold or hot, all the same benefits. Tea contains antioxidants that can make blood vessels relax, so avoid the clotting of blood.

Antioxidants in tea are flavonoids can prevent LDL oxidation that lead to accumulate in blood vessels. Enjoying a glass of tea every day could meet the needs of antioxidants.

10. Chocolate

Chocolate was healthy. Of course, mixed with too much chocolate milk contains too much fat. So, choose a dark or bitter chocolate. Chocolate is healthy because it contains many antioxidants and flavonoids. White chocolate, does not contain it so that the less healthy to consume.

The content of flavonoids in chocolate are varies depending on where it grows and processing process

source: inilah.com

The Benefit of Papaya for body slimming, breast tightening and ageless

2011-04-25T22:02:00.000-07:00

Papaya is not only its fruit that can be used, almost all parts of the papaya can be utilized. Starting from the root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, bark, sap even have useful properties for the body.

According to VN Villegas in his article published Plant Resources of Southeast Asia 2: Fruits that can be eaten, about 60 percent of the ripe fruit of papaya can be eaten.
Every 100 grams of papaya on average contain 86.6 grams of water, 0.5 grams protein, 0.3 grams fat, 12.1 grams carbohydrates, 0.7 grams fiber, 0.5 grams of ash, 34 mg calcium, 11 mg phosphorus, 1 mg iron, 3 mg potassium, 450 mg vitamin A, 74 mg vitamin C, 0.03 mg thiamine, 0.5 mg niasina, and 0.04 mg of riboflavin.
Energy value kJ/100 200 grams and sugar content is mainly sucrose (48.3 percent), glucose (29.8 percent), and fructose (21.9 percent)

Apart from being a fruit that can be obtained throughout the year, papaya is also used for salad ingredients, beverages, jelly, jam, cakes, and frozen fruit. In Java, a lot of people are interesting to use papaya as candied. and use papaya young leaves to meal or herbal medicine / herbal remedies. Karpaina, a kind of alkaloid contained in papaya can be used to reduce heart problems, anti-amoebic drug, and drug urine laxative.

papaya as a herbal remedies

Did you know that papaya fruit also has a very good therapeutic effect? particularly for women such as beauty therapy body slimming, toning and youthful breast

Body slimming

Papaya fruit have a thin body effects. eating unripe papaya enzyme can generate the effect double than the ripe papaya. Well, these enzymes act as decomposers of fat in our body. Enzymes that break down proteins better and eliminate the excess flesh.

Breast tightening

Papaya in trust by our forefathers long ago as the fruit that can tighten the breast. Enzyme in the papaya fruit can help breast growth, so more taut and supple. Papaya is also fortified with vitamin D hormone fasteners and female hormones that stimulate spending and stimulate the ovaries release the female hormone.Mammary gland of the hormone will be smooth and the ideal breast shape.

Ageless

Levels of vitamin C in papaya is 48 times as much apple!. Papaya is also active as a detoxification so it can refresh the skin. Papaya can also encourage the process of skin metabolism. Papaya is also good melt the layer of skin aging and substance horns arising dipori pores so the skin firmer and brighter.

Turmeric: Herbal Remedies for Ulcer

2011-04-25T21:33:00.000-07:00

Indonesia is a country rich in biodiversity. This has not been much studied. So many plants native to Indonesia have not been studied, especially the benefits of healing diseases, or become herbal remedies. for example is people with ulcer disease. Besides taking medicines provided by doctors, we can turns out this disease (cured) by eating turmeric, which are found in every kitchen in the house. so turmeric is one of well known herbal remedies to cure ulcer or heartburn.

Some plants that have been widely studied for use as drug heart burn include turmeric. Turmeric (Curcuma longa or C. domestica), is one of the most known herb plants to the public. The properties of turmeric to heal wounds that have been reported since 1953. The results showed, turmeric increased 23.3 percent rate of healing in rabbits and 24.4 percent in mice.

This discovery and its use traditionally for dyspepsia, stimulate further research.The aqueous or giving extract or ethanolic turmeric extract in rabbits orally significantly reduce gastric acid secretion and increase mucus production in gastric mucosa. In fact, healing is done by neutralizing stomach acid, reduce gastric acid production, treating the infection on gastric mucous membrane, and reduces pain due to irritation of the mucous membrane of the stomach wall or muscle spasms.

Besides eating turmeric that has been processed into a drink, the patient is also advised to eat small amounts but often. Healing heartburn can also use medicinal or herb plants. With a mix of plants that have demulcent properties, antacids, and astringent, will be able to obtain the best dosage for the treatment of wounds of the intestine. Each dose is 165 mg / kg body weight for turmeric juice and 10 grams / kg body weight for turmeric powder.

Identification effort of the active ingredients of turmeric curcumin leds to the discovery. Experimentally curcumin effectively prevent and improve gastric injury induced by phenylbutazone and aspirin. Curcumin enhance gastric mucus stomach pains, so the activity can be explained by stimulation of mucus production. Clinical trials in patients with turmeric effects done on 10 patients.

Drugs were given orally at a dose of two capsules of 250 mg four times daily, half to one hour before meals and before bed. Periodic endoscopic examination carried out before treatment and 4, 8, 12 weeks after treatment. Ulcer completely healed in five patients within four weeks or seven patients in four to 12 weeks.

turmerc for cancer: http://herbal-core.blogspot.com/2011/05/turmeric-for-cancer.html

source: okezone.com

10 benefits of Soy Milk

2011-04-25T11:51:00.001-07:00

soy milk is also called soya milk, soymilk, soybean milk, or soy juice. here are the article about the benefit of soy milk/

1. Overcome Lactose Intolerance.

breast milk is the best food and beverage as well as naturally to babies. the most clean, nutritious, and inexpensive. However, due to various constraints or reasons, not least the mother who tried to replace breast milk with cow's milk. In fact, in reality many children, especially toddlers who allergies to cow's milk. The response can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and other symptoms. This is a sign of the digestive system that is unable to digest and absorb lactose (milk fat) very well. This condition is known as Lactose Intolerance, due to limited enzyme lactase in the body that serves to break lactose into glucose and galactose (monosaccharides) to be more easily digested gut.

As an alternative, soy milk can be used as a substitute for cow's milk and milk drinks companion for toddlers. One of the advantages of soy milk compared to cow's milk is, the absence of lactose milk. Therefore, children whos is allergic to cow's milk is recommended to consume soy milk, as well as for adults who are allergic to cow's milk. Especially for children, soy milk should be given after a child aged over one year. 250 - 500 ml portions enough. or 1-2 glasses per day. Two glasses of soy milk are able to supply 30% protein requirement per day for toddlers. Soy milk can be given after or before meals, depending on the habits and tastes of children.

2. Beverage for People with autism.

Autism is a developmental disorder that occurs in childhood, thus making a person incapable of social interaction and as if life in his own world. Autism in children is usually called the Autism Infatil. People with autism should not consume foods containing Casein (milk protein) and Glutein (protein powder). Because beside difficult to digest, foods that contain both types of these proteins can cause brain dysfunction. the consumption in behavior of people with autism will become more hyperactive. Source Casein derived from animal milk (cow milk) as well as a variety of products, like cheese and cream. For people with Autism, Milk Cows can be replaced with Soy Milk. Thus, people with autism continue to obtain the input of protein, vitamins, and minerals is sufficient. The most important of all, soy milk does not contain Casein and Glutein.

3. Drinks for Vegetarians

Vegetarians are people who embrace abstinence from meat eating, including other food products of animal origin seoerti eggs, milk and processed products. But in fact the vegetarian desperately need a source of animal nutrition, which is a high nutrient source for growth and development of the human body. For vegetarians, soy milk can be served as the main beverage. In addition to delicious and refreshing, not least with the nutritional value of cow's milk. Soy milk is a beverage source of vitamins (B1, B2, B6, and provitamin A), the source of minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Selenium, Phosphorus), the source of carbohydrates, protein sources, and sources of fat).

4. Reduce Blood Cholesterol Levels.

Cholesterol in the body will join with protein, forming a compound called lipoproteins, which consist of two types of Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL). LDL cholesterol is known as Evil, because it often triggers the arterial wall cholesterol plaque buildup. Meanwhilw HDL cholesterol is known as the Good, as it works to clean up cholesterol in the arterial wall and bring it back prudential where cholesterol is broken down. Soy Milk is able to banish the bad cholesterol (LDL), because soy milk contains Lecithin, which are emulsifying (dissolving) of cholesterol in the blood, so no more narrowing and blockage. Efficacy of lecithin has been investigated by Dr. Edward and published in Biocontrol News and Information, Discover & Science News. Lecithin addition, other substances that can demolish Nutrition cholesterol is that isoflavones act as antioxidants and can increase HDL. If the American Heart Association research shows Soy Milk consumption during the three months to increase the HDL an average of 4.7%.

5. Prevent Arteriosclerosis, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke.

Besides Lecithin and Isoflavones, soy milk also contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) that can also help prevent Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke. Vitamin E is also able to prevent LDL cholesterol; so as not to cause plaque that causes blockage of the arteries, and rejuvenates aging arteries, making it more elastic and avoid the occurrence of Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Research at Harvard University, shows those who received vitamin E 200 IU / day; risk of serious cardiovascular disorders have decreased by 34%. Folic acid content and vitamin B6 in soy milk can also prevent heart disease.

Fortunately again Magnesium Soy milk can contain minerals that can regulate blood pressure. Not only that, the results of research Jery L. Nadler from the City of Hope Medical Center - California; mention Magnesium can inhibit the release of thromboxane - that is a substance that makes Platelets (blood fragments) become more sticky and easy to form clumps, so as to prevent the rise in blood pressure and prevent strokes and heart problems.

6. Prevent Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus arises because the body lacks insulin, which resulted in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water and electrolytes. Soy milk which contains Amino Acid and Amino Acid Glycine Arginine able to maintain a balance hormone insulin. In addition, the protein in soy milk is more easily accepted kidneys compared with animal protein. Because it is a good Soy Milk consumed by people with diabetes mellitus.

7. Inhibition Prevent Menopause and Osteoporosis.

Although the process is natural, not a few women feel scared and afraid to face the menopause. This is reasonable because the process is marked by the cessation of the menstrual cycle that often lead to psychological and physical disorders that are very disturbing, both before and after entering.

Cessation of the menstrual cycle in women menopause is influenced by the hormone estrogen produced by the gland ovary. Therefore, given the usual medical therapy is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Although powerful enough to overcome some menopausal syndrome, but in the long term can cause health problems, such as breast cancer (33%), stroke (49.1%), Thromboemboli (125.3%), and Disease Jantug (34.4%) - (Woman Health Initiaive USA). Solutions can do is keep searching and researching Fito Estrogen or Estrogen-derived from plants. One of them is proven to effectively cope with menopausal syndrome were contained in Isoflavones Soy Milk. Besides the price is cheap; products have also been known to the public.

Besides isoflavones, soy milk nutrients that can inhibit the menopause is Vitamin E, which is useful to balance hormones that slow the occurrence of menopause.Natural Vitamin E is more readily absorbed than synthetic Vitamin E. Besides able to inhibit the Menopause, Isoflavones found to prevent osteoporosis; by stimulating the osteoblastic process through estrogen receptor activity; and increase growth hormone production - (Insuline Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1). Consuming Soy Milk on a regular basis to maintain the skull and spine . (Susan M. Potter, University of Illinois - USA)

8. Prevent Migraine

Migraine is also known as recurrent headaches and is idiopathic (arising by itself with no known cause), and also be recurrent. The disease is more common in women than in men (3: 1). The major factor is the hormonal cycle in women. With its idiopathic migraine is associated with biochemical changes. Consuming soy milk regularly can prevent and relieve migraine; mainly caused by deffisiensi nutrients. This is because Soy Milk is a source of Vitamin B-Complek (except B12), Minerals (especially potassium), and Amino Acids (especially Lysine) with a number of quite high.

9. Anti-Cancer drinks.

Did you ever hear or see advertisements milk that can prevent cancer? Milk is an alias Soymilk Soy Milk. Due to Soy Milk is one of the health drink mineral, selenium, vitamin E, Isoflavones, and Amino Acids Triptopan. To cope with exposure to free radicals trigger, needed cancer substances or compounds that act as anti-oxidants. Selenium addition, anti-oxidants on Soy Milk is Vitamin E and Genistein, which can synergistically block cancer.

10. Prevent Aging (Anti Aging).

For every person; become old is a certainty that was not to be feared. One of the most powerful ways that are believed to ward off premature aging is to rely on anti-oxidants sourced from food or drink. Consuming food or beverage source of anti-oxidants is a wise choice, as well as the right choice to overcome premature aging. Anti-oxidants are generally derived from a class of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B, E, C, Beta-Carotene, Chromium, Selenium, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, and isoflavones. Soy Milk is on the list deserve your diet, so you stay young. Soy milk contains some compounds Anti Aging (inhibits premature aging.)

source: http://cintaherbal.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/10-khasiat-susu-kedelai-yang-harus-anda-ketahui/

Garlic to cure Flu and Cough

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The content of sulfur contained in garlic make it a distinctive smell and taste that can enhance and accelerate the activities of mucous membranes in the respiratory tract, which helps relieve compression and mucus. Raw Garlic contains phytochemicals that may help kill bacteria and viruses that cause disease.
In 1992, researchers from Brigham Young University in Utah reported that crushed garlic in oil to not only kill rhinivirus type 2 (generally cause flu), but also kill the 2 types of herpes (infectious skin disease) and some other common viruses.

How do I use it? Eat as much garlic as soon as you feel sick or add garlic to the dish. You can also make a cough medicine with this recipe: Mash garlic and input into the cold milk in a saucepan, then heat about 1-2 minutes, and drink warm.

Garlic and its contents

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Garlic at Glance

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a herb that has a height of about 60 cm. This plant is widely grown in plantations in the mountainous areas that receive enough sunshine. Pseudostem and stem green. bottom-cloves, joining a large white bulb. Each leather wrapped cloves sliced thin, and if it smells very sharp. The leaves are ribbon-shaped (elongated flat), flat edge, spike, threaded, 60 cm long and 1.5cm wide. Fibrous roots. The flowers are white, long stemmed and form an umbrella.

Contents of Chemical and Chemical Properties of Garlic

Garlic contains volatile oil, which is anti bacterial and antiseptic. Aliin allicincontent and resources related to anti-cholesterol. These forces prevent coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and other. Stem tuber containing substances:

1. Calcium: it is suitable as a soothing anti-hypertensive.

2. Saltivine: could accelerate the growth of cells and tissues and stimulates nerve cell structure.

3. Diallysulfide, alilpropil-disulfide: anti-worm.

4. Sulfur

5. Protein

6. Fat

7. Phosphorus

8. Iron

9. Vitamin A, B1 and C.

22 benefifs of garlic

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1. Inhibiting the deterioration of the brain and immune system
2. Helps prevent aging process. Inhibit cancer cell growth.
3. By eating garlic, cancer risk can be reduced.
4. If Garlic is consumed regularly in a certain period of time can help lower cholesterol levels.

5. Anti-cholesterol in garlic called ajoene helps prevent blood clotting.
6. Garlic can help relieve stress, anxiety, and depression.
7. With a softer effect. Garlic contains vitamin A.
8. Garlic contains vitamins B
9. Garlic contains vitamin C.
10. Garlic contains calcium.
11. Garlic contains potassium
12. Garlic contains antioxidants. Garlic contains carotene and selenium
13. Eating 2-3 cloves of garlic a day, will avoid the possibility of heart disease.
14. Cure high blood pressure
15. Relieve Ulcer
16. Lowering blood cholesterol
17. Increasing blood insulin for diabetics.
18. Disable the free radicals that disrupt the immune system
19. Useful as a poison antidote (detoxifier), which protects the body from variousdiseases.
20. Helping add your appetite when eaten raw
21. Maintain stamina
22. Contains antimicrobial, antithrombotic, hypolipidemic, antiarthritis,hypoglycemic, and also has antivitas as antitumor.

source:http://www.kabarinews.com/article/Berita_Amerika/Amerika_Tips/22_KHASIAT_BAWANG_PUTIH/2344

Red Onion to Cure Fever in children, Abdominal bloating and Colds

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here is the article about how to use red union as a herbal remedies in curing some diseases.
Fever in children.
Peel 2-3 red onions, wash, grated. Take 2 table spoons of cooking oil, 1 / 2 tablespoon eucalyptus oil, a slice of lemon juice or water taken from a little tamarind water, mix. Rub into the armpit, back, stomach. If high heat, rub on the head, armpits, and all the folds of the body, abdomen, foot, and body parts that feel hot if held.

Abdominal bloating.
Peel 2-3 onions, wash, grated. Take 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, 1 / 2 tablespoon eucalyptus oil, a slice of lemon juice or water taken from a little tamarind water, mix .Rub into the stomach and surrounding areas. If not fart repeat about a quarter of an hour later.

Colds.
Peel 5 red onions, wash, grated, add 1 tablespoon of whiting water ( the whiting is just little finger tip.) Rub into the abdomen, back, neck, and legs.

tips on choosing red onion and its useful contains

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Tips for choosing a good onion:

1. choose the red onions that are clean and hard, do not select the soft /rotten or that have been dark colored
2. do not choose red onion that has been yellow colored.

The content that is useful from the onion:

1. Phosphorus
2. Niacin
3. Enzymes Allinase
4. Sulfur
5. Vitamin B 1
6. Vitamin C
7. Flavanoid
8. Phenol Acid
9. Pectin
10. Oil Volati
11. Sterols
12. Calcium
13. Saponis
14. Carbohydrate
15. Fiber