Mallow Essential Applications And Properties

Mallow (Malve)

Mallow is a shrub that is abundant in some courtyards and gardens of Salento . It is a common species cultivated in cold weather.

It belongs to the Malvaceae family and is native to Eurasia. It is a herbaceous plant between perennial and biannual, very hairy stem and fusiform root. From the axils of its alternate leaves sprout flowers of pinkish color, petals veined in violet color.


Is used in infusion, gargles or vaporizations to treat various respiratory problems, mallow has benefits against bronchitis, you can make tea from this plant. This infusion can drink between 2-3 times a day. Also  you can complement all of these properties, performing  gargles for throat and ears nflammation.


Applications and Properties
Mallow mainly contains mucilage, tannins, organic pigments , acids and vitamin C. The mucilage facilitate healing internal wounds, mucosal lesions and stomach ulcers. Is used in the treatment of bronchitis, diseases of the upper respiratory tract, stomach, intestine, and as a mild laxative.


External use
Mallow against ulcers, burns and rashes; emollient action is very useful for application in poultices against furuncles and softening of lumps.

* Mallow oil against bites and burns.
Boil a handful of mallow leaves in a cup of water and crush them with a little olive oil. Apply to the affected area.


Method of use
The leaves are used, the parts of the plant are collected at any time, preferably during the winter. Prepare a boiling drink of  the leaves in water, milk or sugar water as infusion.


* For sensitive skin: It is very soothing to the skin. To relax the skin prepare compresses by wetting a clean soft cloth in mallow tea and apply to the sensitive area. This will eliminate toxins and reduce inflammation. Mallow also helps to close the tissues and increases resistance to infections.


* For inflammation of the sinuses: To reduce swelling in the sinuses apply warm compresses in the swollen breasts.


* For earache: To relieve inflammation and earache, boil four teaspoons of mallow in a cup of water. Pour the mixture into a bowl and place your ear on this until the liquid is cool. Cover the head with a towel so that the vapors do not escape.


* For coughs and sore throats: To relieve cough, bronchitis and cold symptoms slowly drink several cups of tea mallow. Use two ounces of mallow in a cup of hot water.


* For Hemorrhoids: To relieve hemorrhoids and acelerate its healing make a tea with two to four teaspoons of mallow in a cup of boiling water. Wash with cold tea every day.


* To prepare the tea use 1-2 teaspoons of  leaves and flowers' mallow in a cup of boiling water and cover the cup or teapot letting it repose for 10-15 minutes and drain it. Drink 3 cups daily. To use the tea in compresses use 2-4 teaspoons per cup of boiling water and let cool.

Plantain Another Benefits For Health

Plantain benefits and uses ( continuation )


* Liver: Wash and crush three leaves of plantain , add lemon juice , strain and drink with empty stomach. Do it for three days.

* Foot Fungus: Apply to the affected part hot plantain leaves ( tucked in boiling water ) alternating them with crushed raw garlic. Then dry your feet well.


* Swollen glands: Prepare plantain leaves 30 grams, 500 ml of water, do gargles.


* Colon inflammation : Infusion of one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water. Take three cups a day.


Bowel Inflammation: Infusion of one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water. Take three cups a day.

* Laryngitis: Crush the plant, filtering the liquid. Mix equal parts with sugar, dissolving it in a bain marie. Three tablespoons daily. No heat, keep it cold . Also make an infusion of dried leaves at 5% . Take three cups a day.


* Wounds Caused by Infections : Perform rinses with liquid from the infusion of one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water. We can swallow the liquid.

* Eyes: Relieves tired eyes, red or inflamed eyes . Decoction 5 tablespoons of dried leaves per liter of water for ¼ hour. Take an eye bath.


* Otitis : Reduces inflammation and eliminates bacteria that cause ear pain. Crush a tender leaf and pour a few drops of juice inside.


* Insect Bites : Reduces swelling and itching caused by insect bites and promotes healing. Apply fresh juice of plantain.


* Burn or Sunburn : Apply a poultice with crushed fresh leaves on the burn.


* Skin regeneration: Use a simple fresh plantain leaf, washed and applied to the wound.


* Rupture of small veins: Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Drink three cups a day.


* Due to its chemical composition, plantain contains medicinal properties that can be exploited efficiently in global markets for natural health products.


* In traditional medicine  is used for diseases of the kidneys and control for diabetes. The plantain fresh juice is an excellent purifier in skin impurities.


* Cataracts: Apply a drop of plantain collyrium 3 times a day . Use it  until heal, if expels dirt is by its cleaning power. Often is irritating but cure.


Collyrium preparation
Clear glass jar with lid. Take 15 or 20 fresh plantain leaves, wash and dry. Introduce them into the jar attached by a thread to avoid falling into the bottom of the bottle. Place in the sun. The resulting liquid is packaged in a dropper bottle.This drops are special to cure cataracts.

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Plantain Another Benefits And Uses

Plantain uses and benefits (continuation)


Astringent: It's healing, anti-inflammatory and anti-haemorrhagic. Infusion of one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water. Take three cups a day.

 *Irritated mouth: Perform rinses with liquid from the infusion of one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water. We can swallow the liquid.

* Bronchitis: Crush the plant, filtering the liquid. Mix equal parts with sugar, dissolving it in a bain marie.

Three tablespoons daily. No heat, keep it cold. Also make an infusion of dried leaves at 5%. Take three cups a day.

* Cancer: Relieves cancer. Take plantain juice constantly. Boil 50 grams of plantain for a minute and manage four cups per day.

* Cuts or Wounds: Use a simple fresh plantain leaf, well washed and applied on the wound.

Diarrhea: Infusion of one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water. Take three cups a day.

* Diuretic : Suited in diets. Take a couple of tablespoons plantain juice daily. Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Drink one cup a day.


* Throat pain : Perform rinses with liquid from the infusion of one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water. We can swallow the liquid.


* Toothache : Apply to the inflamed area a plantain leaf that has been previously soaked in a pot of boiling water, then switch when cooling.


* Painful and Bleeding Gums: Apply to the affected area a plantain leaf previously soaked in boiled water.


* Constipation: Fighting constipation. Take 1-3 tablespoons of psyllium plantain seed daily mixed with water. A couple of liters as a minimun. If no take enough water, it can cause bowel obstruction. Do not take if produces allergy.


* Pharyngitis: Crush the plant, filtering the liquid. Mix equal parts with sugar, dissolving it in a double boiler. Three tablespoons daily. No heat, keep it cold . Also make an infusion of dried leaves at 5% . Take three cups a day.


* Anal Fistula: Helps heal anal fistulae. Infusion of one spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Drink three cups a day.


* Bleeding Annals: Caused by hemorrhoids. Infusion of one spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Drink three cups a day.


* Hemostatic : Promotes wound clotting, preventing bleeding thereof. Infusion of a spoonful of dried plant per cup of water. Drink three cups a day.

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Plantain Benefits Properties And Uses

Plantain (Plantago major)

Name : Plantago major L.
Family: Plantaginaceae.
Genre: Plantago.
Species: major.

General Description
The plantain, a herbaceous plant which abounds in orchards, wetlands, grasslands, field boundaries and embankments. The whole plant is useful, although the aerial parts are preferred. The leaves are big as the sole of the foot, born at ground level and develops vertically. Light green in color,join to the stem by a long petiole.


On the underside include seven parallel veins very robust. From the same point where start the leaves few flower stalks arise whose upper half is covered with small flowerets stalkless, abundant, forming as a reddish brush. The fruit is a small capsule which when ripe, opens transversely dropping the seeds that containing.


Distribution
Cosmopolitan . Introduced from Europe and feral.

Active components: Both the leaves and flowers and stems have a glucoside, aucubin, along with tannins and minerals, and also is rich in sulfur. The seeds contain abundant mucilage and lots of oils.

Extensive researchs performed on these species, have found the presence of the following substances.

Glycosides aucubin, catalpol and asperuloside, found in P. lanceolata.If the plantain is not dried properly, acquires a dark color, which is due to a dark brown polymer which forms the aucubin after hydrolyzed.


Mucilage : Composed by polysaccharide of glucomannan type,rhamnogalacturonan and arabinogalactan.
Phenolic acids: p- hydroxybenzoic acid, syringic, gentisic, caffeic, ferulic, and p- hydroxyphenylacetic.
Tannins - flavonoids, such as apigenin, luteolin and escutellarina.Silicic acid, mineral salts of potassium and zinc, and other compounds routinely tannins, alkaloids, oils, resins, steroids, aminated base and sulfur compounds.


With plantain have made significant pharmacological investigations to assess some of its medicinal properties. There are reports of non-routine work, where are realize positive results in the treatment of malignant gastric lesions. Its main virtue is the anti-inflammatory and emollient effect produced by seeds.


Other plantain health benefits:
Use to treat gastritis and digestive ulcers is supported by clinical studies.

* Softens the skin.
* It shrinks and hardens the organic tissues.
* Destroy germs from the skin or mucous membranes.
* Clean the blood of impurities and other bodily humors.


Useful parts:
The whole plant and leaves are used.

Uses:
Hoarseness : Perform rinses with liquid from the infusion of one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water. We can swallow the liquid .

* Respiratory system : Soothes the respiratory mucous, kills microorganisms that cause diseases of the respiratory system. Perform rinses with liquid from the infusion of one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water. We can swallow the liquid.

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Lentils Its Nutritional Components

Lentils health benefits

Have high levels of phosphorus, so it helps to have greater physical strength , ideal for athletes. This mineral also helps to improve the functions of  brain The lentils offer half the amount of phosphorus that need us daily.



They are a source of vegetable protein ( deficient in methionine), starch,calcium, iron but despite its fame, are not those with the highest concentration between the leguminous, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus.


Vitamin content is low, include vitamin K and some folates. It is also important its soluble and insoluble fiber content;although in lower concentrations than in other legumes,which encourages intestinal transit and helps fight constipation, and contribute to the prevention of various diseases. The lipid content is very low.

Have low concentrations of antinutritional components as saponins , phytates tannins which produce beneficial effects.


Vitamins present in lentils:
Vitamin For every 100g

Vitamin C      4.5 mg
Vitamin B1    0.87 mg
Vitamin B2    0.20 mg
Vitamin B3    2.62 mg
Vitamin B5    2.16 mg
Vitamin B6    0.55 mg
Vitamin B12      0 mg
Vitamin B9    0.48 mg
Vitamin B7     97 mg
Vitamin E       0.5 mg
Vitamin D          0 mg
Vitamin K      0.0045 mg


Minerals:
Nutrient Per 100g
Calcium 57mg
Iron 7.50mg
Magnesium 123mg
Phosphorus 450mg
Potassium 950mg
Sodium 6mg
Zinc 4.78mg
Copper 0.520mg
Manganese 1.35mg
Selenium 0.0087mg


Recommendations
To buy lentils.
• Look lentils that come in plastic bags of one pound . Lentils are available whole or split.

• The most common types of lentils are green or brown . Also are there red , orange, yellow or black.

• Check the lentils in the best way you can. Make sure they are not cracked . Should be clean, without sdirt, waste or mildew.

To store lentils
• Store lentils in a completely sealed container . Keep in a cool , dry, dark place.

• Eat them within a period of one year.

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Lentils Nutritional Value And Properties

Lentil benefits and varieties

Plant of the legume family (Leguminosae Juss. ) from the subfamily Papilionaceae, species Lens culinaris, Lens esculenta . It is native fromcountries of southwest Asia ( Turkey, Syria, Iraq) , from where it spread quickly throughout the countries of the Mediterranean.

The oldest remains of its cultivation date back to 6600. of C. makes it one of the oldest foods cultivated by man for almost 9000 years of antiquity. They were widely used by the Egyptians who considered it a basic food and later by the Greeks and Romans.


They served to food to people throughout the Middle Ages. Currently it is a plant widely cultivated in all temperate regions, since it is easy to harvest, promotes the regeneration of land to alternate their crop with cereals and is rich in energy, cheap, easy to preserve and can be combined with all kinds of food. The main world producers are Turkey and India.


It is a messy palnt with pinnate leaves ending in tendrils. Form small flowers with petals of white color, light blue or purple and arranged in small bunches and is annual.


Lentil varieties
For consumption two varieties are grown: one produces small brown seeds and the other yellow and larger, although there are numerous types of lentils that are classified by seed color: green or verdina lentils, small size and color green or yellowish green with blackish spot; calling the lentejón, lentils blondes or queen, among which are the Spanish blonde and blonde Armuña , yellow lentils, Asian , lentils oranges, which are a staple in the Arab World ; brown lentils or pardinas, originating in India, very fine and very suitable for making purees and blue green lentils, grown in volcanic areas.


Dry seeds are consumed and are the only legumes that must not be soaked in water to hydrate them. Just when cooking, cover them with cool water to prevent dry skin and come off.


Nutritional assessment
Per 100 grams:

Calories: 336 Kc only , so we could call as "light" food. Proteins .  They provide 25 gr. protein , equivalent to 160 gr of meat or wholemeal bread. This is its most striking quality.


Fiber . Contributes 12 % of the necessary fiber, which gives a high ease fordigestion, long as we cook them with vegetables.


Fat: 25 gr.Carbohydrates: 54 gr. Iron: . 8.6 mg , three times that meat, hence its deserved fame. Combining them with fruits rich in vitamin C, in the dessert or  salad with peppers, promotes its absorption. Iron is essential for physical activity and good mood.

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Healthy Remedies With Lemongrass

Lemongrass properties and benefits

This plant is native to Sri Lanka and the Seychelles islands, enough is known in some countries, thanks to the growing popularity of Thai and Indian cuisines, which a fresh Lemongrass brings them  a particular aroma.

Lemongrass is an herb with multiple elongated and thin green leaves, that when drying become somewhat reddish. It has a very pleasant characteristic flavor very similar  to soft lemon. Also is used in the manufacture of confectionery, liquors and perfumes.



Properties of lemongrass:

* The oils extracted from lemongrass have a very good effect as an alternative therapy to eradicate Bactria elicobacter pylori.

* Prevents tooth decay: Rubbing the lemongrass leaves in the teeth

* From lemongrass is obtained the essential oil called Citronella.

* It is digestive, ideal for good  digestion.

* In infusion is used as a special aromatic tonic for fever.

* It is an excellent antiseptic, digestive and circulatory tonic.


Uses in Traditional Medicine : An infusion of the leaves is used as stomachic , diaphoretic ,digestive, stimulant, carminative, antiseptic, hypotensive, broncholytic , insect repellent, hypoglycemic, antipyretic and relieve colds including bronchial catarrh, difficult digestion, weak stomach, intestinal laziness, flatulence, flu, neuralgia, influenza, malaria , asthma and rheumatism.


Lemongrass tea recipe
preparation
Put 4 cups of water in a pot to boil.
Add 10-12 pieces of lemongrass.
Boil the leaves and  water for 10 minutes over medium heat.
Lemongrass tea is good hot or cold to take it in the morning or at night.


Special Remedies lemongrass

To improve circulation
Mix 3 lavender , 3 drops of rosemary essential oil and 2 drops of lemongrass in 4 teaspoons of olive oil. To massage the affected areas.


For muscle aches
Mix 5 drops cardamom , 2 drops of lemongrass essential oil and 3 drops rosemary 20 ml of olive oil. Do massage the affected areas.


To reduce fever
One tablespoon of lemon grass leaves in 1 cup water , bring to boil . Cover and let cool . Take 1 cup every half hour until the temperature begins to drop.

Lemon Its Important Essentiall Properties For Health

Lemon: another benefits for health

Feet: A good way to relax your tired and swollen feet is perform  massages with a good foot cream in which has been dissolved a little lemon juice.

One good way to regenerate the nails, making them stronger, is performing bathrooms lemon juice for a few minutes each day to the get up and before going to bed.


Wrinkles: Lemon, by its richness in vitamin E, is a good antioxidant. We can make a preparation may be based on lemon and a sprig of parsley to remove wrinkles.


Let stand a lemon slice and a sprig of parsley in a glass of water overnight. The next morning wet your face with this mixture until dry naturally.


Another interesting preparation is to mix a few drops of lemon with a tablespoon of warm honey and other of yogurt. Stir well and apply a cream on the face for 3 /4 hour . Then wash your face well.

Yellow spots of snuff: Well suited to clean the yellow stains of nicotine snuff  in the nails. Squeeze a lemon, add a few drops of juice in a cup with powdered sugar.Scrub your fingernails with this mixture. Very suitable to give consistency to the nails when they are fragile or brittle. Mix lemon juice with 50% iodine and wet ails several times a day until they have strengthened.

Chilblains: As good astringent, promotes healing of chilblains and prevents infection.Rub a lemon on the affected area.

Tonsillitis and otitis : With the emergence of tonsillitis or sore throat , it may be useful make gargles with juice. Similarly, we can use lemon juice applied with cotton soaked inside the ear when we feel pain in this area.


Rheumatism : To relieve joint pain caused by rheumatic diseases is possible friction with the essential oil in the affected areas.


Vaginal itch and scrotum : Becaus its antiseptic properties, the lemon juice can be used to combat the itching of the genital tract, especially one that focuses on the vagina and the scrotum. Wash affected area with lemon juice.


Benefits of taking lemon juice fasting :

* Helps in weight Loss
* Strengthens the immune system and prevent colds and flus
* Detoxification of the liver and helps the functioning of the gallbladder
* Improves digestion
* Keeps healthy skin



Other Uses
In the kitchen lemon is used to decorate and flavor many dishes. This is commonly used with fish and salads.

Appears in addition to many cocktails which gives them its flavor and digestive properties. It is special as the first component in the manufacture of lemonade drink; highly recommended whenever be natural and preferably homemade, to remove the thirst and for all its medicinal properties for health.

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Lemon A Fruit With Multiple Properties That Can Not Miss

Lemon its multiple properties for health

To combat these ailments is very useful the lemon diet cure, which involves taking the lemon juice diluted in water. Increase the dose gradually, adding a lemon daily up to 11 or 12. Reverse the process to get back to a daily lemon.

Respiratory System: The respiratory conditions, the essential oil components provide very useful antibacterial and expectorant properties in healing of colds and flus. The alpha pinene is also a major anti flu, so it is very appropriate to take lemon juice in the presence of this disease.


Lemon juice is also very useful to quench thirst and remove the fever when there is a fever or when the temperature is very high.


Circulatory system: In addition to being a good heart tonic, prevent angina, helps in blood circulation, prevents cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, combat atherosclerosis and stimulates the formation of red blood cells and is very suitable in the treatment of anemia.


Diuretic: By stimulating amount of caffeine or the same ascorbic acid, can be used as a diuretic in the treatment of obesity, to increase urination, removing body fluid.

Impotence: Increases sexual power, is very useful in cases of impotence. Take lemon juice at will.


Insomnia:  Juice lemon combined with a couple of tablespoons of honey mixed in warm water before going to bed helps to sleep.

Anticancer: The main components of the essential oil , mentioned above , have anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties, preventing the formation of cancer cells and helping to not occur metastases in the event that the disease has already developed.
Lemon juice is recognized as a good antioxidant and alkalizing, so it helps torestore cellular balance.


External use
Halitosis, and tooth decay : Its antibacterial properties is adequate to eliminate bad breath and protect the mouth against infections that produce gums inflammation. Equally is useful in the treatment of mouth sores.


For its antiseptic properties, the lemon juice can be used to combat bacterial infections caused by irritation in the throat, making gargling with lemon juice.


Nail fungus: For its antibacterial properties it is appropriate to remove fungus from fingernails or toenails. Dip your nails with lemon juice, letting it dries out gradually.


Skin: Lemon juice is well suited to combat skin impurities, forming one of the best astringents. A pair of daily applications over the facial acne.A couple of daily applications over the pimples, blackheads,blemishes, etc. . helps to the disappearance of these.


Similarly the alpha terpineol and ascorbic acid fruit are very recognized very suitable in healing of sores or wounds or insect bites. In addition, we can use the essence diluted in water to produce the same effect.

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Lemon A Fruit Essentially Medicinal That Can Not Miss

Lemon health benefits

Common Name: Lemon
Scientific name: Citrus Limonum.
Family: Rutaceae.

Habitat: Cultivated for its fruits and as a garden tree in warm areas near the Mediterranean sea. Probably derives from the species Citrus medica L , native from India.


Features:
Evergreen tree of the family Rutaceae. Toothed, lanceolate or elliptical leaves, finished in tip. Flowers with white petals with pink inside and ends. The fruit is a hesperidium to 12.5 cm, thick crust and a strong yellow when is fully ripe.

 
Active constituents.
The main components are :

* Flavonoids.

* Acid : Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C ), citric , caffeic.

* Essential oil: rich in Isopulegol aalfa bergamoteneo, alpha pinene, alpha- terpinene, alpha tujeno, beta bisabolene, beta bergamotene, beta phellandrene, citral, limonene and sabinene, ( in fruit , mainly California Lemons ).

* Caffeine

* Pectin

* Minerals: potassium and calcium.


Lemon juice food composition.
For 100 gr  Lemon we have:

* Water 91 gr

* Protein 0.38 gr

* Calories 24 kcal

* Fiber 0.5 g

* Potassium 124 mg

* Calcium 7 mg

* Phosphorus 6 mg

* Magnesium 6 mg

* Vitamin C 46 mg


Medicinal properties:
Gastrointestinal :In cases of intestines too prone to excessive defecation, it helps to stop diarrhea. at the same time has anti - ulcer properties that help to eliminating the gastric acidity.


Very suitable in hepatic failure, stimulate the liver.Take lemon juice at will. For poor digestion we can prepare bark maceration with alcohol 80 ° and take about 5 gr. daily.


Antiscorbutic and Nutritional : - Very high in vitamin C , so it has great antiscorbutic properties and mineralizing, being very rich in potassium and calcium.


Its ability to regenerate white blood cells makes it very suitable to enhance the body's defenses, preventing many diseases.


Antimigraine: When blood  constrict the pericranial vessels, the caffeine, besides being stimulant, relieves headaches, proving particularly useful in cases of migraine.


This component has in tea most higher proportion,appears in smaller proportions in the leaves of other plants such as cocoa, cola , coffee and in the flowers of some citrus and orange or lemon.


Depurative : Ascorbic acid and limonene conferred cleansing properties , making it an excellent remedy for rheumatism, arthritis, gout,cholesterol , atherosclerosis and uric acid. It is a fruit with urine alkalizing properties making it ideal for preventing the formation of kidney stones.

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