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Cat Tail : Sideritis angustifolia, Grass Terral, Zaharena. The main quality of the clump of cat’s tail is that it is an excellent vulnerary , widely used to cure all kinds of wounds and sores.

It has also been used as anti-inflammatory. In some areas of the Iberian Peninsula was regarded as a good remedy for stomach problems as it is good digestive and able to neutralize stomach acid. It is also considered spasmolytic.

As regards its properties, containing a substance with antibiotic properties and flavonoid anti-inflammatory action. It is used internally, with very good results in dyspepsia, gastritis and gastroduodenal ulcers. It has a strong anti-inflammatory action on the digestive system. Its most common application, as noted above, is the vulnerary : healing the wounds and bruises heal with amazing speed. It is useful in all sorts of scrapes, bruises, wounds (infected or not), skin ulcers and skin infections.

The basil is an herb that has many medicinal type applications. This species, known by the scientific name of Ocimum basilicum, is well known in countries with warm climate. This plant is branched and has type leaf buds form. The most characteristic feature of the basil is an intense aroma and pungent perfume. The basil is used in different parts of the world to add aroma and flavor to all kinds of culinary preparations.

The heyday of the basil is concentrated in the summer months. Benefits for all the properties we can use the basil leaves from the plant in its raw state or previously dried. In the chemical composition of basil have to mention a few compounds such as cineole, eugenol, linalool and meticavicol. Some of the most important medicinal properties of basil are the digestive remedy, sedative, appetizer, spasmolytic and antitussive effect grass. Although not very frequent, basil also supports external applications to treat eczema and all types of wounds.

Some of the most widespread forms of preparation for the basil are in tincture form or essence. The basil-based infusion is prepared with a 5g of fresh leaves per cup of water to be prepared. You must add a few drops of lemon and a natural sweetener to improve the final taste a little of this preparation. The essence of basil, however, should be taken about 3 drops per day (divided into 3 doses). It is important not to exceed these doses under any circumstances (as this can create unwanted effects). This herb can also be exploited in powder form (especially to cause sneezing of a person).

The Paico is a herbaceous plant about 30 to 50 cm tall, very characteristic for its pungent odor.

It is a plant native to Mesoamerica (southern Mexico and Guatemala), but has become naturalized in temperate regions nearly worldwide. It spreads by seeds small dark brown.

According to experts in the field every 100 grams of their leaves contains 5gramos protein, 9.2 grams carbohydrate, 459 milligrams of calcium, phosphorus 65 milligrams and 6.3 milligrams of iron, forming a food that provides nutrients and calories. For its nutritional, digestive and carminative, is currently used as an important food.

Due to their known antispasmodic (used to relieve spasms) and carminative (helps expel gas) is used to relieve digestive problems, colic and gas for the expulsion of intestinal worms.

The risk of intestinal parasites due to their negative effects and pathological performed not only in the intestine as to reach their adult stage, previously passed by larval stages and larvae usually do a tour of various organs such as lungs heart, brain. In some cases, larvae were definitively located in one of these organs, with corresponding consequences for example, larvae of the tapeworm that comes to stay in the human brain causing cysticercosis.

This is why it is recommended that a natural laxative saline Paico , this action will only at-intestinal digestive tract, so it is recommended to extract the juice of fresh leaves, and take a tablespoon of this juice together with a salty food (broth) or sweet (fruit juice) fasting, repeat dose 3 times a week.

Lavender oil can be helpful, not only is ideal for massage and boost circulation, but still to improve cure burns and eczema.

Lavender oil is made from the flowers, which are the ones with the essential oil. If adequate amounts can be found in stores and specialty shops also have the chance to be yourself who prepare and as you will see is not difficult and will be entertained.

Steps to make a homemade lavender fat that can be used for the purposes specified above and others, including aromatherapy.

One last illustration: this oil is not edible.

What do you need?

* Sweet almond oil cold pressed (can get at a pharmacy, health food store or drugstore).

* Leaves, flowers and stems of lavender, which must be previously pounded with a mortar.

* Glass bottle or jar wide mouth.

Preparation

-Place the flowers in the jar and add the sweet almond oil does not appear to fill completely. Close and leave in a warm area umbrátil (may be in a closet where the light does not enter).

‘Every day you should take the jar and stir the mixture to make the components are mixed correctly.

Within a month, you should filter the fat using a colander. Put in a new bottle.

Scientific name: Petroselinum crispum

Family: Umbelliferae

Habitat: cultivated in gardens from Europe, grows in damp places and near rocks.

Parsley Characteristics: This plant is distinctly aromatic grows approx. Up to one meter in height usually the family Umbelliferae is tilted if it is for their fallen stems at the top slightly, and leaves presents slightly oval lobes, the flowers grow and fruit 5 cm approx 3cm

Main components:

We have lysine as an amino acid and compound, if we speak of acids in the parsley, is folic acid nicotine we found in the plant. And ascorbic acid (vitamin C) because its seed contains petroselinico, oleic, palmitic. Grind the leaves and fat-rich seeds, the plant provides fiber.

The minerals present are: magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc among the most important.

Parsley and their medicinal benefits in internal use

As a digestive aid considerably to expel flatulence in the intestines and stomach cramps combat and helps you feel better after every meal. In medium doses of two teaspoons in two cups of warm water during the day. On the other hand is totally Diuretic since being eliminated gradually in the water treatment followed throughout the body, commonly used in diets for weight reduction accumulation and retention, as well as for bad breath in the mouth. It is also said to have aphrodisiac properties to be consumed before sex (45 minutes ago)

Parsley and external use medicinal benefits

Acts as the eyeball-inflammatory and relieves considerably irritated eyes (red eyes) by squeezing the plant compresses and placing a dressing over the affected area.

Great for all kinds of bumps and bruises, placing plasters so that is covering and reconstructing the capillaries and rapid regeneration of the dermis. and also prevent nosebleeds.

Parsley and food benefits

They are mostly used to provide better meals, soups and salads, is widely used in Europe and Latin America.

Contraindications Parsley

Not recommended for gestating in any month of the pregnancy process, as its essential oil facilitates menstruation.

Bamboo is a cane-shaped plant that grows to form large forests and is also common in oriental gardens, its elegant stem.

Taken different forms (juice, plasters, pills, etc..), Bamboo is a gift of nature for its many therapeutic properties.

Dehydrated Skin

Do you see the face off? clean it with the sap of bamboo, which has a composition similar to the skin and revitalize your skin get in the blink of an eye.

Flatulence

Sooner or later we submit to indigestion and flatulent indigestion causing great discomfort. Some pieces of the plant shoots alleviate these effects and form a barrier against nausea.

Non healing wounds

A bamboo shoot prepared as a poultice is a great remedy for healing wounds that cost them. In addition, open wounds drains better, getting back the tissue more quickly.

Fatigue

This plant also comes pearls tone up and fight the weakness. If you did not feel tired, get a few tablets of bamboo or combine it naturally with a salad, enjoying the taste.

Osteoporosis

A squeeze of bamboo will serve to invigorate the cartilage are weakened when you have arthritis or lack of calcium in the bones. Eats bamboo shoots and say goodbye to sore joints.

Nails that break

By empowering its properties (due largely to its silica content), a few bamboo tablets actively fight against brittle nails and weak hair.

Anxiety about eating

Did you know that bamboo also has a good fiber content? For this reason, taking the form of tablets (see dosage) or naturally from their buds, this plant achieves a satisfying effect on the table. Take notes in a controlled manner as excessive desire to eat.

Formerly its sap was considered a very effective remedy against kidney stones and bladder, but the bark was used for packing boxes and miscellaneous items, and as bait to start a fire.

The birch (Betula pendula Roth) has remarkable medicinal properties. An infusion of leaves is better to fight gout and gravel for its diuretic, cystitis and rheumatism as well as for its anti-inflammatory properties.

The decoction of bark is used to reduce the level of cholesterol (cholesterol lowering) and external washing in case of skin diseases, is also purifying and diuretic eliminator urea and uric acid.

The coal obtained from birch wood is used against intestinal bloating.

In the field of beauty mixed with the decoction of olive oil is used to combat hair loss and as a method of cellulite.

Combating high blood pressure in natural way is always suggested.Many experts say that do not take a medicine to cure disease.This word become popular.But, most of people don’t know how to combat the high blood pressure in natural way.There are 11 kinds of natural therapies to combat high blood pressure.
1. Eat more foods containing potassium. Sweet potato, tomato sauce, orange juice, potatoes, bananas, beans, peas, cantaloupe, melon, dried plums, raisins and other foods rich in potassium can reduce blood pressure, experts suggest that adults should be a daily intake of 2-4 grams of potassium.

2. To understand the content of salt in food. The elderly in particular, are sodium-sensitive constitution, a little more salt can lead to hypertension. Even the ordinary, daily salt intake should not be more than 6 grams.

3. Eat dark chocolate. Flavanols found in dark chocolate a day, eating a few is not only beneficial to heart health, you can also lower blood pressure.

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