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Greater burdock

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Greater burdock (Arctium lappa), also called Edible burdock, or Lappa Burdock, is a biennial plant of the Arctium (burdock) genus in the Asteraceae family, can be used as a medicinal plant. This medicinal plant is actually used as a root vegetable. The roots can be used as a source of vitamin C, which can protect against colds and flu.

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Effects of Poppy Seeds

Image of Poppy SeedsLittle is known on the chronical effects due to the widespread usage of different weedkillers or herbicides, nevertheless by limited studies available, a lot of these weedkillers have been related with cancer disease, central nervous system disorders, birth physical handicaps, behaviour changes, skin diseases, etc. on human beings.

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Aloe Vera to Skin care

Image 1: Aloe VeraAloe Vera is a cactus-like plant growing in the warmer climates of the world and are described as succulents. Aloe vera is a very popular herbal remedy. The skin is the largest organ in the human body. The Aloe vera plant (also called Aloe barbadensis) is unique among plants for its importance in natural skin care. Aloe Vera can help alleviate this beating. Aloe vera contains burn healing effects, anti-inflammatory properties, scar reducing properties and wounds.

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Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri)

Image of Bacopa monnieriBacopa shows significant psychotropic action which assists in heightening mental acuity and supports the body's ability to relax. And conformation changes in the brain as well as blood. It has anticancer and antioxidant effect also.

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Adhatoda is an important medicinal plant

Image of AdhatodaAdhatoda is a common medicinal plant. Two major species are very important medicinally viz., Adhatoda vasica (Justicia adhatoda or, Valiya adalodakam) and Adhatoda beddomei (Cheriya adalodakam). Adhatoda has the properties: antiasthmatic , antispasmodic (respiratory tract), bronchodilator, expectorant (relaxing), oxytocic, etc.

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Nutritional value of Avocados and Toxicity of it to animals

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The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree native to the Caribbean, Mexico,  South America and Central America, classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae  along with cinnamon, camphor and bay laurel. The name "avocado" also refers to the fruit  (technically a large berry that contains a large seed of the tree, which may be egg-shaped or spherical.

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Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna)

Image of ArjunaThe bark of Arjuna is esteemed as a cardiac tonic used in Ayurveda for a variety of heart conditions. . It improves cardiac muscle function, pumping action of the heart and also Used to lower blood pressure and heart rate. It is astringent, sweet, acrid, cooling, aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, urinary astringent, expectorant, alexiteric and is useful in fractures, ulcers, cirrhosis of the lever, hyperhidrosis, otalgia and hypertension.

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Origanum majorana

Image of MarjoramOriganum majorana (Marjoram) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial aromatic herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavours. Marjoram tea has been used historically for relief from symptoms of hay fever, sinus congestion, indigestion, asthma, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, colds, coughs, and nervous disorders. It is a gently fragrant, calming herb that does have mild antioxidant and anti-fungal properties.

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Uses of Broccoli

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Broccoli is high in vitamins C, K, and A, as well as dietary fibre; it also contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties, such as diindolylmethane and small amounts of selenium. A single serving provides more than 30 mg of Vitamin C and a half-cup provides 52 mg of Vitamin C.

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Image of AshwagandhaAshwagandha has been traditionally used for general debility, sexual debility and nerve exhaustion. Ashwagandha acts a good nutrient and hormonal function for thyroid, promote healing of tissues, improves physical endurance and support sound sleep. It is considered the primary adaptogenic Ayurvedic herb for its ability to build reserves for handling stressful conditions. Ashawagandha as an adaptogen.

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Petroselinum crispum

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Petroselinum crispum (Parsley) is a bright green biennial herb. It is often used as spice. Parsley is used for its leaf in much the same way as coriander (which is also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro), although parsley has a milder flavor. It is a very important and common medicinal plant.

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