Medicinal Herbs

Ginger

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What is Ginger?

Ginger is the common name for Zingiber officinale, which was originaly cultivated in China and now equally spread around the world.Ginger is a herb but is often known as a spice, with a strong distinct flavor that can increase the production of saliva. The part that is used as spice on the plant itself is the rhizomes or ginger root. This ginger root is traditionally used with sweet foods in Western cuisine being included in popular recipes such as ginger ale, ginger snaps, gingerbread, ginger biscuits and ginger cake.
It is used in many countries as a medicinal ingredient which many believe in. Some say it can help cure diabetes, head aches, colds, fatigue, nausea and the flu when used in tea or food.
Is Ginger Good for You?For over 2 thousand years Chinese medicine has recommended the use of ginger to help cure and prevent several health problems. It is known to promote energy circulation in the body while positively increasing the body's metabolic rate.

Here is a list of medicinal properties ginger has been known to have throughout history.

antiemetic/antinausea
anticlotting agent
antispasmodic
antifungal
anti-inflammatory
antiseptic
antibacterial
antiviral
antitussive
analgesic
circulatory stimulant
carminative
expectorant
hypotensive
increases blood flow
promotes sweating
relaxes peripheral blood vessels

Ginger is good for your health and has been said by some to be a plant directly from the Garden of Eden. It is also said that consuming Ginger before taking a plane flight can prevent any kind of motion sickness. It can make good tea, or you can use it as a spicy addition to almost any recipe.

History of GingerGinger was widely used by the ancient Romans and it was a very expensive spice, one pound of ginger was equivalent to the price of a whole sheep. Ginger almost became lost in history after the fall of the Roman empire but became popular again when Europe re-discovered it. Ginger has influenced the history of man since ancient China, wars were waged and entire dynasties rose and fell with the objective of seizing it. The trade of such spices were the root of the world's economy for centuries.

Ginger FactsThe ginger root is not actually a root, but a rhizome. The major producers of Ginger today are China and tropical/subtropical places in Asia, Brazil, Jamaica, Nigeria. The health benefits of honey and ginger in treating respiratory problems are unmatched by any other concoction. The ginger plant is approximately 30 - 60 cm tall and is extremely rare to find in the wild.Even today Ginger is one of the most important spices world wide.
Ginger for HealthGinger has a wide variety of effects on the human body and is known to be effective for the treatment of cataracts, amenorrhea, heart disease, migraines, stroke, , angina, athlete's foot, colds, bursitis, chronic fatigue, tendinitis, flu, coughs, depression, dizziness, fever, erectile difficulties, infertility, kidney stones, Raynaud's disease, sciatica, and viral infections.
Home Remedies using Ginger
Ginger has many uses in the home remedies department and can be used to help arthritis, diarrhea, flu, headache, heart and menstrual problems, diabetes, stomach upset and motion sickness.
Muscle Strains - Apply warm ginger paste with turmeric to the affected area twice a day.
Sore Throat - Boil some water and add a dash of cinnamon, a little piece of ginger, 1 tsp honey and drink.
For a persistent cough - Take a half teaspoonful of ginger powder, a pinch of clove with a pinch of cinnamon powder and honey in a cup of boiled water and drink it as tea.
Ashma - A teaspoon of fresh ginger juice mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste acts as a excellent expectorant in the treatment of asthma.
Headaches - Dilute a paste of ginger powder, about 1/2 a teaspoon, with water and apply to you forehead.
Colds - Boil a teaspoonful of ginger powder in one quart of water and inhale the steam - helps alleviate colds.
Ginger Compress - This method stimulates blood and body fluid circulation, helps loosen and dissolve toxic matter eg. cysts, tumors. Place about a handful of coarsely grated ginger in a cloth and squeeze out the ginger juice into a pot containing 4 liters of hot water (do not boil the water). Dip a towel into the ginger water and wring it out. Apply very hot to the affected area.
Diabetes - Some doctors recommend some drinking ginger in water first thing in the morning to help regulate your glucose level.
Ginger Tea - Make with fresh ginger root. Grate a small piece of ginger, about the size of a nickel, into a mug. Add the juice of a half a lemon. Fill the mug with boiling water. Stir in a teaspoon of organic honey.
For relief of nausea - Ginger is generally taken in doses of 200 mg every 4 hours.

For relief of flatulence - Ginger is generally taken in doses of 250 to 500 mg 2 to 3 times a day.

Introduction

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Hi,
i made this blog so that i give you some info about herbs that we have in Morocco. Herbs which have been proved to have good nutritous values and cosmitic values.
so i hope that this blog will remain and be helpful for every one.
thanx.

Saffron

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100% Bio Saffron, from "Taliouine", the capital city of the Moroccan's red gold. 3 quality certifications.

Pure saffron from Taliouine. This product is directly sold by the local producers organised in a cooperative.

Benefits of Saffron

There are supposedly several beneficial uses of saffron. Benefits may include treating depression, asthma, atherosclerosis, and painful menstrual periods, among other conditions. There is some evidence that saffron may have anti-cancer effects and may help lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Saffron is also sometimes used topically to help with certain conditions, such as baldness. It is not known if medicinal uses of saffron are safe for children.

Saffron crocus is a flowering plant that is usually used as a spice. However, it is also used in herbal supplements. Saffron supplements are often claimed to help with the following conditions:

Depression
Asthma
Insomnia
Cancer
Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)
Coughing
Whooping cough
Gas
Fright and shock
Spitting up blood
Pain
Painful menstrual periods (dysmenorrhea)
Indigestion or heartburn
Premature ejaculation
Dry skin
Baldness (when applied to the scalp).

Some of these benefits of saffron are more valid than others As with many supplements, claims for the benefits of saffron are sometimes exaggerated, and these claims must be evaluated critically. Most importantly, it is essential to remember that natural products should not be used carelessly, as many can be quite toxic (for instance, many poisons are natural products).

How Does Saffron Work?

It is not exactly clear how saffron works. It seems that there are a few different active compounds in it. Early research indicates that some of these compounds may have anti-cancer activity, may stimulate the secretion of stomach acids, and can stimulate the contraction of smooth muscles (such as the uterus). Compounds in saffron may also have some effects on lowering cholesterol and triglycerides.

Moroccan national drink. Mint Tea

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Morocco Fresh & dried Mint Leaves bio & natural, It is considered the national drink in Morocco.
Health Benefits of MOROCCAN Green Tea With Mint:

Humans have brewed tea for more than 5,000 years. Green tea has traditionally been associated with good health, and many modern scientists agree; the drink's powers come from substances called flavonoids; these act as antioxidants, according to Harvard Health Publications; the addition of mint to green tea gives it added calming properties and to get the most benefit from green tea with mint, drink it every day over a long period.

Reduced Cancer Risk:

Green tea is linked with reduced rates of colon cancer, prostate cancer and several other types of cancer, according to the University of Michigan Health Center. Polyphenols present in the tea may prevent or kill off some cancerous cells, helping slow the progression of existing cancers, it rates available scientific evidence for a decreased cancer risk two stars out of three, that means there is no conclusive evidence, but some studies point to a health benefit.

Digestion: Mint, in particular peppermint, aids digestion; that means drinking it after meals or snacks can help soothe your stomach and avoid gas, a sore belly or constipation; in the July 2007 edition of Harvard Medical School's HealthBeat newsletter focused on some of peppermint's benefits; these include soothing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. The menthol in the peppermint may create a cooling sensation in the gut and other forms of mint also contain menthol, so most types of green tea with mint offer these digestive benefits.

Weight Loss: Green tea may increase metabolism; this in turn helps burn fat in the body and reduce your weight; a lower weight has frequently been linked with having fewer health problems and a longer lifespan; drinking caffeinated green tea helps with weight loss in overweight and slightly obese people, according to the researchs.

Liver Problems: Green tea's antioxidant properties appear to help protect the liver from some conditions, it suggests that drinking about 10 cups of green tea daily can reduce the chances of liver disorders in men; it also claims that several tests link the substance catechin found in green tea with the ability to decrease liver swelling from viral hepatitis; however, green tea was given in concentrated doses.

Heart and Circulation: Green tea appears to have several heart-friendly properties, harvard Health Publications states that green tea antioxidants help block the bad form of cholesterol, LDL; alongside that, the antioxidants may decrease hypertension, a condition linked with heart attacks, by up to 65 percent.