Amaranthus spinosus L.

Image of Amaranthus spinosusAmaranthus spinosus is commonly known as spiny amaranth, prickly amaranth,  thorny amaranth, etc. The plant is astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient and febrifuge. It is used internally in the treatment of internal bleeding, diarrhoea and excessive menstruation.

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Barleria or porcupine flower (Barleria prionitis)

Image of Barleria prionitisBarleria prionitis L. is commonly known as Porcupine flower, Barleria, Vajradanti, Kundan, Mullu goranti, Pilikantashelio, etc. It is a herb common in India and it is also found in many parts of the world like USA, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Naharu.

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Capsicum pepper

Image of Capsicum pepperCapsicum pepper refers primarily to Capsicum annuum L.(Tabasco pepper)  and Capsicum frutescens L. (African chillies), plants used in the manufacture of selected commercial products known for their pungency and color.

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Chamomile Flowers for Hair Care

Image of Chamomile flowerFlowers are very popular when it comes to herbal hair solutions. Chamomile flowers can be used in many types of shampoos and hair care products.

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Medicinal use and health benefits of Garlic (Allium sativum L.)

Image of GarlicGarlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years.  Garlic has a very long folk history of use in a wide range of ailments, particularly ailments such as ringworm, Candida and vaginitis where its fungicidal, antiseptic, tonic and parasiticidal properties have proved of benefit.

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Medicinal Uses of Aesculus hippocastanum

Image of Aesculus hippocastanumAesculus hippocastanum L. is a large deciduous tree. It is a flowering plant which native to a small area in the mountains of the Balkans in southeast Europe, in small areas in northern Greece, Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, and Bulgaria (Pindus Mountains mixed forests and Balkan mixed forests).

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Alnus incana rugosa
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This plant is found in swamps and along the marshy banks of streams from New England south to Florida and Texas and westward to Ohio and Minnesota. The bark of this plant is alterative, astringent, emetic, laxative, ophthalmic, stomachic and tonic. The bark contains salicin, which probably decomposes into salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) in the human body.

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Achillea millefolium

Image of Achillea millefoliumAchillea millefolium or Yarrow (other common names Gordaldo, Nosebleed plant, sneezewort, Sanguinary, Milfoil, soldier's friend) is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the Northern Hemisphere.

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Rose Water for Skin Care
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Rose is used in cosmetics for its lovely scent and also for its light astringent properties. Rose Water is great for all types of skin. As the gentlest of all astringents, rose water is often used as toner for fair and dry skin. Pure rose water is the distilled water of roses. It is usually made by stream distillation, and it smells heavenly and tastes delicious.

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Home Remedies for Dandruff

Image of DandruffDandruff is a common scalp condition marked by white flakes on the scalp and itching.  For Dandruff, herbal shampoo wash is advised at least four times a week.

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Health Benefits of Tulsi

Image: Tulsi for Health CareTulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is the most important medicinal herb ever known. It has endless miraculous and medicinal values. The health benefits of tulsi include skin care, dental care, relief from respiratory disorders, asthma, fever, lung disorders, heart diseases, stress, etc.

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Dry Skin Care Tips

Image of Dry SkinWhen Winter comes, dry skin comes along with it. This dry air can then lead to general discomfort associated with cracked, peeling skin and chapped lips. In order to counter the problem of dry skin associated with winter weather, follow these simple, self-care measures to prevent or reduce the consequences of dry air.

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Medicinal mushrooms

Image of Amanita muscariaAn estimated 38,000 species of mushrooms, most provide a wealth of protein, fiber, B vitamins, and vitamin C, as well as calcium and other minerals. These medicinal mushrooms have been shown to boost heart health; lower the risk of cancer; ect. Many species of mushrooms used in folk medicine for thousands of years are under intense study by ethnobotanists and medical researchers.

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Chamomile tea For Bad Breath

Image of Chamomile teaBad breath is a very common temporary condition. Bad breath is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. When people don't brush and floss regularly, bacteria accumulate on the bits of food left in the mouth and between the teeth. The sulfur compounds released by these bacteria make the breath smell. Chamomile tea can slow the growth of bad-breath bacteria.

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Natural Diet for Weight Loss

Image of ObesityObesity is an excessively overweight stage when the percentage of the body weight is over 20 percent of the standard weight. This happened due to excessive accumulation of fat. It might be dangerous and can increase the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and elevated lipid levels. Fatty tissues are found just under the skin but also deeper in the body around internal organs.

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Medicinal use of clove

Image of CloveAll parts of the Clove tree are highly aromatic. Used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The buds are picked and dried before blooming , and it is from these that the oil is extracted. Clove oil is virtually pure eugenol, a powerful, multifaceted phytochemical that numbs pain and kills bacteria and fungi. Cloves antibacterial power in employed to treat colds, dental abscesses, gum disease, earache and arthritis pain.

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Health Benefits of Honey

Image of HoneyHoney is a most assimilable carbohydrate compound. The benefits of honey in the disposal of several diseases: heart, diabetes, kidney and other diseases. Scientists of today also accept honey as a very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine.

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Baby Care Naturally

Image of A BabyAll babies will not be eating the same amounts and the same foods as others. Breast Milk and/or Formula are the most important sources of nutrition for your infant up to 12 months old. Baby is ready for solid food around 6 months. Talk to your pediatrician about when to start.

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Greenhouse effect and Global warming

Image1: Green HouseMost greenhouses look like a small glass house. Greenhouses are used to grow plants, especially in the winter. Greenhouses work by trapping heat from the sun. The glass panels of the greenhouse let in light but keep heat from escaping. This causes the greenhouse to heat up and keeps the plants warm enough to live in the winter.

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