Health Benefits of Vitamin C

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient of all vitamins. It is one of the more important vitamins needed for the proper functioning of our body. Citrus fruits (lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit), tomatoes, and potatoes are good common sources of vitamin C. Papaya, broccoli, brussels sprouts, black currants, strawberries, pineapple, cauliflower, spinach, cantaloupe, kiwifruit, cranberries and red peppers are good sources of the vitamin C.

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Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa)

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Kiwifruit or mangüeyo (Actinidia deliciosa) is a fruiting vine native to southern China, the fruit of which has been declared the national fruit of that country. Other species of Actinidia are also found in China and range east to Japan and north into southeastern Siberia. The russet-brown skin of the fruits is densely covered with short, stiff, brown hairs.

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Cranberries

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Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines, mainly grow in the cooler regions of the world such as Canada. The fruit is a berry that is larger than the leaves of the plant; it is initially white, but turns a deep red when fully ripe. It is edible, with an acidic taste that can overwhelm its sweetness.

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Lablab purpureus
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The Lablab purpureus grows as a vine, producing purple flowers and striking electric-purple coloured seed pods. It is a good choice for a quick screen on a trellis or fence.

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Lagenaria siceraria
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Lagenaria siceraria is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle, utensil, or pipe. The fresh fruit has a light green smooth skin and a white flesh.

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Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

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Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis, the fruit widely known as "cantaloupe" throughout the U.S. is actually muskmelon. Cantaloupes are members of the cucurbit family of plants (Cucurbitaceae) that also includes cucumbers, pumpkins, squashes, gourds, and a long list of melons.

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Medical Uses of Artichoke

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The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is originating in Southern Europe around the Mediterranean. The majority of the cynarin found in artichoke is located in the pulp of the leaves, though dried leaves and stems of artichoke also contain it. It inhibits taste receptors, making water (and other foods and drinks) seem sweet.
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Health Benefits of Spinach

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Spinach (Basella alba) is a perennial twining, sprawling vine found in the tropics where it is widely used as a leaf vegetable. It has high levels of vitamins (A, B, C, E), calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, zinc, and decent amounts of iron and copper. It has good levels of mucilage which is a valuable aid in detoxifying the body.
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Uses of Celery Seeds

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Celery seed is a popular herbal medicine used in Ayurveda. Modern studies have confirmed the health benefits of consuming celery seeds. Celery seeds are a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese. The seeds contain moderate amounts of vitamin B6, zinc, copper, phosphorous and dietary fiber.

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Oil skin care for Winter

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During Winter, skin lost its luster mainly due to the lack of angry water. Compared to the ring on a variety of skin care nutrients, essential oils can be said that the name “plant blood” under the banner of the airborne. you can relax tense muscles expression, to bring effective relief to the nervous system.

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Dry Skin Care

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Dry skin is tightly drawn over bones. It looks dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes. There may be tiny expression lines on these spots and at the comers of the mouth. If your face skin is dry, try not to wash it with tap water since it often contains chlorine, fluoride, and other undesirable chemicals.

 

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Medicinal values of Mimosa pudica

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Mimosa pudica (pudica= shy) is a creeping annual or perennial herb  often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, re-opening minutes later. Common names of Mimosa pudica are sensitive plant, touch-me-not, humble plant, shameful plant, sleeping grass, etc.

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Fiddleneck is harmful to horses as well as other animals

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Fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii or Amsinchkia intermerdia) is a flowering plant which has gently curling top like that of a fern. They are poisonous plants which have spread widely through regions over the years. When it comes to poisonous plants and pets the Fiddlenecks are thought to be harmful to horses as well as other animals.

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Uses of mesquite (Prosopis spp.)

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Mesquite leaves were once used medicinally; water infused with the leaves can be used as eye drops. The bean pods of the mesquite can be dried and ground into flour, adding a sweet, nutty taste to breads, or used to make jelly or wine. Mesquite preparations are not widely available in stores, but anyone who lives near these small trees can prepare remedies using traditional methods.

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Medicinal Uses of Black Pepper

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Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is native to southwest India; major producers of black pepper essential oil are India, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Madagascar. It is one of the most common spices  added to food. It has been used as a spice in food since prehistoric times. Black pepper was beleved to treat and cure constipation, diarrhoea, earache, etc.
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Chemical constituents, Uses & Benefits of Bamboo

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Bamboo is best known for its hard stems (culms) that are used in place of wood for a variety of applications including: furniture, scaffolding, flutes, fence posts, flooring, and even bicycle frames. Bamboo is used in Chinese medicine for treating infections and healing.

 

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Uses of Bidens alba

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Bidens spp. are abundant “pest weeds” in Florida and indeed all over the world. There are more than 40 native species in the United States alone and over 230 worldwide. The dried leaves of various species have been used as a tobacco substitute, called “Fakahatchee Gold,” according to Daniel Austin in Florida Ethnobotany.
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Chemical constituents, Properties and uses of Poisonous Plant Poppy

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Opium (Papaver somniferum) is a poisonous plant that contains about 25 alkaloids among which morphine (10-16%) is the most important base. The other alkaloids isolated from the drug are codeine, narcotine, thebaine, noscapine, narceine, papaverine, etc. Opium is used to relieve pain, diarrhoea, dysentery, muscle spasms and cough.
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Echinacea, comfrey and aloe vera herbs are used for Wrinkles

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A wrinkle is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin. They are a normal part of the aging process of skin. However, there are many ways to help improve the appearance of wrinkled skin, and to help prevent further wrinkling.
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