Welcome to a great wiki focusing on medicinal plants, plants that heal, and foods that heal.
Without plants, most medicines you take would not exist. Over 40% of medicines now prescribed in the U.S. contain chemicals derived from plants. Historically, plant medicines were discovered by trial and error. Our ancestors noticed that aches and pains went away when they drank tea made from the bark of a willow tree. Later, scientists found that willow bark contains salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin.
Red grapes contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage. Some of the best berries for cancer fighting potential include:
Cranberries contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage. Some of the best berries for cancer fighting potential include:
Strawberries contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage. Some of the best berries for cancer fighting potential include:
Raspberries contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage. Some of the best berries for cancer fighting potential include:
Blackberries contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage. Some of the best berries for cancer fighting potential include:
Blueberries contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage. Some of the best berries for cancer fighting potential include:
Berries contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage. Some of the best berries for cancer fighting potential include:
A balanced diet is best. Studies show that emphasizing these foods may help fight cancer:
Leafy greens: Deep green leafy vegetables are packed with important nutrients such as: lutein, vitamin A and folate. These nutrients that may help prevent colon and ovarian cancer. Examples of deep leafy green vegetables include:
Studies suggest that having a tomato-rich diet may help lower the risk of developing both lung and stomach cancer.
Check out 20 Cancer-Fighting Foods for other example foods good for fighting cancer.
Swiss Chard is a cruciferous vegetable. Swiss chard contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach cancers, breast cancers and skin cancers. Other cruciferous vegetables include:
Watercress is a cruciferous vegetable. Watercress contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach cancers, breast cancers and skin cancers. Other cruciferous vegetables include:
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable. Cauliflower contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach cancers, breast cancers and skin cancers. Other cruciferous vegetables include:
Bok Choy is a cruciferous vegetable. Bok Choy contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach cancers, breast cancers and skin cancers. Other cruciferous vegetables include:
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable. Cabbage contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach cancers, breast cancers and skin cancers. Other cruciferous vegetables include:
Broccoli sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable. Broccoli sprouts contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach cancers, breast cancers and skin cancers. Other cruciferous vegetables include:
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable. Broccoli contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach cancers, breast cancers and skin cancers. Other cruciferous vegetables include:
Cruciferous vegetables contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach cancers, breast cancers and skin cancers. Cruciferous vegetables include:
Yellow curry contains cur-cumin, a pungent spice that may help prevent melanoma and other types of cancer cells from proliferating.
Yellow curry is one of 20 Cancer-Fighting Foods.
Apricot treatment is used for treating Conjunctivitis, and Anemia.
Best results in treating these conditions are obtained by following an apricot treatment regimen: This is carried out over the course of 15 days by eating ½ kilo (1 pound) of ripe apricots a day, preferably as the only dish at supper. They may be eaten with toasted bread.
Best results in treating anemia are obtained by following an apricot treatment regimen: This is carried out over the course of 15 days by eating ½ kilo (1 pound) of ripe apricots a day, preferably as the only dish at supper. They may be eaten with toasted bread. It is important that they be eaten only when ripe. Organically grown are best since chemical products penentrate the skin and are difficult to remove even by washing.
While apricots don't have an exceptionally high iron content, the other substances in apricots improve the absorption of iron and make this an outstanding treatment for anemia, according to Dr. Jean Valnet, and Leclerc, who said this therapy gave results similar to using beef liver to treat anemia due to blood loss.
Conjunctivitis may have a variety of causes, such as an infection by various types of germs or smoke irritation. A diet lacking in vitamins A and B predisposes to dryness of the conjunctiva and fosters or aggravates conjunctivitis.
Recommended foods and nutrients:
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Spinach, and especially broccoli are god sources of carotenoids (vegetable pigments) such as lutein and zeaxanthin which the eyes need
Vitamin C & E - Antioxidants found almost exclusively in fruits, vegetables, nuts and grain germ. Their lack leads to cataracts and vision loss.
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Garlic is rich in phytochemicals and studies have proven garlic to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
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History of Garlic
Garlic was known to the Egyptians as early as 1500 B.C. as an important food for it's medicinal properties. Other foods mentioned by the Egyptians for their medicinal uses include:
Barley was known to the Egyptians as early as 1500 B.C. as an important food for it's medicinal properties. Other foods mentioned by the Egyptians for their medicinal uses include:
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Pomegranates
Pomegranates were known to the Egyptians as early as 1500 B.C. as an important food for their medicinal properties. Other foods mentioned by the Egyptians for their medicinal uses include:
Olives were known to the Egyptians as early as 1500 B.C. as an important food for their medicinal properties. Other foods mentioned by the Egyptians for their medicinal uses include:
Figs were known to the Egyptians as early as 1500 B.C. as an important food for it's medicinal properties. Other foods mentioned by the Egyptians for their medicinal uses include:
Foods, such as cabbage family vegetables and citrus fruits, that contain phytochemicals have been shown to be especially useful in protecting against cancer:
Tarragon is rich in phytochemicals and studies have proven tarragon to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
Tumeric is rich in phytochemicals and studies have proven tumeric to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
Dill is rich in phytochemicals and studies have proven dill to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
Cumin is rich in phytochemicals and studies have proven cumin to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
Thyme is rich in phytochemicals and studies have proven thyme (along with garlic) to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
Oregano is rich in phytochemicals and studies have proven oregano to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
The herb cilantro is rich in phytochemicals and studies have proven cilantro to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
Basil is a useful herb. Basil is rich in phytochemicals and studies have proven basil to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
Rosemary is a herb rich in phytochemicals, which studies have shown to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
Onions are a food rich in phytochemicals. Scientific studies have proven onion to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
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Phytochemicals
Plants and herbs rich in phytochemicals are known to be important in both health promotion and disease prevention.
These are some of the various herbs that are rich in phytochemicals:
Scientific research has proven that a when a your diet is rich in vitamin antioxidants (vitamins C and E, and the carotenoids such as vitamin A), you will enjoy improved health. Their risk of many diseases is lowered, especially coronary heart disease and cancer.
Studies have shown that in addition to antioxidants, these items in the diet are important in health promotion and disease prevention:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made recommendations about the optimal diet for men, women, and children. According to the WHO, the optimal diet has these characteristics:
We know that the Egyptians used medicinal plants for protection from
a variety of diseases. We have discovered two famous Egyptian documents that relate how Egyptians used plants for their medicinal properties:
Throughtout history, plants have played an important role in medicine. For many centuries, mankind has used plants to promote health. Various plants have been used to relief various illnesses, and man has learned how to use various foods for their curative and preventative properties.
A variety of foods provide protection from a variety of diseases. Even the Egyptians used medicinal plants.
Teens On Heroin
Every year, more and more teens are turning to heroin and other drugs. We see them: once they were normal, happy, free-spirited kids living their lives to the fullest; now they are struggling with the addiction that plagues them, always wanting more of the drug, relying on the moments of bliss it gives them with each snort, each prick of the syringe. We see them and wonder why they are choosing to ruin their lives instead of taking advantage of their youth, the talents and capabilities endowed upon them that can makes ripples of change in the world.
Moreover, when they get hooked on heroin or other drugs for that matter, it is not only their own lives that they are changing. For them, heroin is bliss, comfort, escape. For the ones around them-- their families and friends-- they have to deal with the agony of losing a loved one to the effects of the drug. Seeing a teen go from being placid and agreeable to unpredictable and violent is something that his loved ones have to go through with each day. It is not only the drug addict that suffers but the people close to him as well.
A Teen's Health
If people think that being a teen is all about having fun and partying, they are so wrong. Teens today are plagued by a lot of problems. Herculean tasks (a.k.a. academic assignments and projects) are heaped upon them day by day. They have to make sure that they get along well with the other persons in their school, for the fear of being branded as a social outcast. They have to keep their energy high so that they will be able to party when the chance presents itself. They have to balance their time between their academic responsibilities, family, friends, and extra-curricular activities. With all these things on their plate, it's not that hard to get sick.
Teenagers are known to be experimental. They try a lot of things and take risks, most of the time not really caring if they will indeed be able to handle it well. They get themselves involved in activities that may be detrimental for their health. All for the sake of a little adventure and happiness, they say. This is probably part of what makes teens hooked on heroin and other drugs. A little curiosity plus problems that they are having a hard time dealing with and you've got a teen willing to try anything for the sake of momentary escape from the rough life that they have to live.
It is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the sinus cavities surrounding the nasal passages. It is characterised by nasal congestion and purulent secretions.
Symptoms
A 2-volume complete, up-to-date, and scientific encyclopedia, the Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants is based on rigorous botanical, pharmaceutical and chemical research.
More than 470 plants botanically and medically described and classified by diseases