Showing posts with label Natural benefits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Natural benefits. Show all posts

Saturday, 28 December 2013

GUAVA

THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF GUAVA

      Guava is a fruit which commonly is avoided for its hardness pulp and having many seeds inside it. But you must know the guava fruit is scientifically reported to have essential health beneficial nutrients. For improvement of several kind of activity in the body.
     Guava consists of round or almost round shaped fruit of the plant known as Psidium guajava which belongs to the family of Myrtaceae. The ripen fruit pulp is in generally two colours i.e. white and purple.
Guava fruit benefit
  • Guava provides low calorie. It is a good source of important vitamins, poly-phenolic and flavonoid anti-oxidants, several minerals. Those active constituents help to boost the immunity system of the body. Guava also minimize the development of several cancer. Guava fruits are also known to have excellent anti-aging property.
  • The guava fruit contains the good quantity of dietary fiber which is a mild laxative. Those soluble fiber promote the cell mucous membrane in colon and help to bind the toxic chemicals in the colon.
  • This fruit is rich in vitamin C which help to resist against various toxic substances and keep away the free radical compounds leading several cancer. Additionally the vitamin is important of biosynthesis of collagen which is a protein in the body help to improve the development the bone cell, blood vessels, skin health.
  •  Guava has the adequate quantity of vitamin A that are helpful in maintenance of the content inside the mucous membrane. They are also good source in flavonoid antioxidants such as lutein, lycopene,beta-carotene etc. They also help to keep away the growth of cancer leading chemicals in case of lung cancer and oral cancer.
  • The pink guava fruits are high in lycopene content. It has good protective action on skin against harmful UV rays and also help to stay away prostate cancer.
  • The ripe fruit pulp consists of large proportion of potassium which helps to control normal heart rate and promote the normal blood pressure.
  • The fruit also has the vitamin B complex, vitamin K and vitamin E and several minerals i.e. copper, magnesium and manganese. Manganese acts as a co-factor of superoxide dismutase enzyme. Copper is essential element in the production and development of red blood corpuscles. 

DATE PALM

THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF DATE PALM

      Date palm is popular fruit native in Saudi-Arabia. But it is universally consumed as raw or ripen. It is used in the preparation of many beverages. It has many health beneficial nutrients. It is consisted of large proportion of iron content and vitamins and minerals.
      Date palm consists of fruit of the plant known as Phoenix dactylifera which belongs to the family of Arecaceae.
Date palm fruit benefit
  • Date palm provide very low quantity of fat but no cholesterol belongs to the fruit. It is found to be great source of various vitamins and several minerals. The fruits also contain high level of protein, several vitamin B complex groups like vitamin B1, vitamin B2,vitamin B3. It also contains large content of vitamin A and vitamin C.

  • It is also known as good source of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. They promote the digestion system. The amino acid in sufficient quantity is also responsible for improvement of digestion.

  • There are several natural sugars present in adequate quantity in date palm. They are glucose, sucrose and fructose. Those sugars are extensively found to boost up the energy level in blood.

  • Date palm contains the high quantity of potassium which promote the nervous system and minimize the chance of stroke. The potassium content also helps to control the blood cholesterol level. The large content of iron helps to treat the anemia by increasing the iron level in blood.
  • The fruits help to increase the body weight. So, it is beneficial nutrient for the slim person who want to gain weight.
  • The date palm fruits help to minimize the development of carcinogens in case of abdominal cancer.

GRAM PEA

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GRAM PEA
    
     Gram pea which is one of most, lovable snacks is popular in the Middle Eastern Countries. It is also cooked to make delicious dishes for its delightful and adorable taste. When it is roasted its taste will be wonderful. It is amazed that it can be consumed without salt. Apart from its delightful taste, it is widely favored for the linkage of it with a remarkable number of health benefits.
Gram pea benefits
    Gram pea consists seed in seed pot of the plant known as Cicer arietinum  that belongs to the family of Fabaceae. The seed pot is most commonly found to have only one seed inside it. The gram pea is universally known as chickpea.
  • Gram pea help to boost up the energy inside body. It also help not to make feeling hunger. Because it consists of heavy bulk but with no fat. Just take a bowl of gram pea, soaked by water with a pinch of salt and lemon juice and black pepper powder in daily morning. It is also recommended as healthy snack.  
  • Daily intake of the chickpea also help to reduce the glucose level in blood by absorbing the glucose;thus control the normal blood sugar level in case of diabetes.
  • Gram pea also improve digestion in case of dyspepsia, diarrhea. It can make relief in case of vomiting and nausea.
  • The fresh gram pea is rich in iron. So it can treat anemia which is caused by decreasing the level of iron in blood. Just consume it with honey to improve this problem.
  • Gram pea also help to remove the constipation. Because it increases the amount of bulk in the stool;thus make them speed up through the intestine and prevent constipation problem. For constipation you must take a handful of gram pea soaked by water in daily morning. 

  • You will be surprised that it has proper skin care activity. It helps to remove the acne, pimples,scabies, several dermatitis problem. Just mix the powder of gram pea some quantity of milk and apply on your skin and notice the amazing result.

BEET

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEET

    Beet is a nutritious food which is popular for cooking various dishes for its more delightful taste. It is an enormous source of several vitamins and minerals.
    Beet is red tapered root of very short plant known as Beta vulgaris which belongs to the family of Chenopodiaceae.
Beet root benefit
  • Beet root provide low calorie and no cholesterol to help to stay away several heart problems and make the heart fit. It consists of remarkable amount of dietary fiber, several anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins.
  • Beet root is a good source of phytochemical compound named glycine betaine. It help to reduce the homocysteine level in blood. Homocysteine is a toxic metabolite help in the formation of atherosclerotic -plaque; thus help in clotting of platelet. The homocysteine in high level in blood also lead to various cardiovascular diseases, stroke, coronary heart diseases.
  • The root is a good source of folates which are important for the biosynthesis of DNA of cells and also cure the fallopian tube infection in case of expected mother.       
  • Fresh beet root contains sufficient amount of vitamin C which is an excellent antioxidants. It help to keep away oxygen free radical substances from body; thus prevent the risk of cancer.
  • Beet contains several flavonoid,carotenoid anti-oxidants. It is also great source of vitamin A which is essential for the maintenance of the mucous membrane and to promote the eye power. The flavonoid content is reported to prevent the development of carcinogens specially of lung cancer and oral cancer.It is also rich in several vitamins B complex compound like niacin, panthothenic acid etc.

  • Additionally it contains the high level of potassium help to control the normal heart rate and the development of various cell metabolism.

SOYA BEAN

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF SOYA BEAN

      Soya bean is most popular nutritious food. It is an important food because it contains high level of proteins. In the world soya is only one of the vegetables that contains eight essential amino acid compounds. Soya seeds are also known as Soya protein. The medical practitioner often suggests to put the soya protein replaced with the animal protein. Because it contains all the amazing health beneficial nutrients as resemble to animal protein.
      Soya bean consists of seeds within seed pot of the plant known as Glycine max which belongs to the family of Fabaceae.

Soya bean benefits
  •  Soya bean is greatest source of protein. It usually contains 43% of protein. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)and the WHO (World Health Organization), the quality of it's protein is possibly super highest. Soya protein benefits are reported to be similar with the animal protein like milk protein, meat protein etc.
  • Soya beans also contain high level of unsaturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated fats which are necessary for health improvement. The polyunsaturated fat is likely to be present as linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids which are important nutrients that help to minimize the risk of several heart problems and cancer. 
  • Soya bean consists of high level of dietary fiber. It also contains good amount calcium, vitamin D and iron.
  • It provide low calorie and control the blood cholesterol level.

Friday, 27 December 2013

BEAN VEGETABLE

THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF BEAN VEGETABLE

   The anti-oxidant rich vegetable bean is popular worldwide for healthy and tasty recipes of them. They provide a lot of health beneficial nutrients.
     Bean consists of the green pop fruit of the plant known as Phaseolus vulgaris and belongs to the family of fabaceae. Bean consists of high amount of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and several micronutrients.
Green bean benefits
  • Bean is rich in dietary fiber. It has laxative property. It promote colon mucous membrane and prevent it to be affected by several toxins. It may combine with carcinogens or the chemicals leading cancer to stay away cancer. The fiber helps to decrease the blood cholesterol level;thus prevent the cholesterol, combined with the bile acids to be re-absorbed in colon.    
  • Bean is reported to be good source of vitamin A, flavonoids, several anti-oxidants like zeta-xanthin, beta carotene and lutein. Those active constituents helps to swipe away the free raical substances and reactive oxygen component leading to premature aging and several disease. 
  • Zeta-xanthine, well known anti-oxidant protect the body from harmful UV ray. It absorbed into the macula lutea in retina of eye to protect them from UV ray. It is also capable to reduce some risk of age related macular disease in adults.  
  • Beans are reported to be an excellent source of vitamin C which is important for the development of the connective tissue in various part of the body and also provide proper care of cornea and skin. It is also rich in vitamin B9 that is an important requirement of cell growth and development. 

GREEN PEA

THE BENEFITS OF GREEN PEA

     Green pea is well known vegetable for its delightful taste. The healthy recipes of green pea is associated with several health benefits. Although its size is small but it is fully packed with essential nutrients.
Green pea benefits
    Green pea consists of small spherical seeds in the green pot fruit of the plant known as Pisum sativum which belongs to the family of Fabaceae. It is a most nutritious vegetable which is rich in phytonutrients, anti-oxidants, several vitamins. 
  • The pea is useful in weight-loss management. Because it provides less than 100 calorie probably 80 calorie. Again it does not increase the blood cholesterol level.
  • Green peas are rich in folic acid which is vitamin B-complex help in DNA synthesis in several cell. It is also helpful for the going-to-be mother to protect fallopian tube from several infection.
  • Those seeds also contain rich amount of vitamin C which help to resist the body from various infection, some inflammatory diseases, free radical compound.
  • Peas are reported for having phytosterol i.e. beta-sitosterol which most commonly decreases the cholesterol level in blood serum to prevent several cardiovascular diseases.
  • Green peas are great source of vitamin K which help to promote bone health and give the strength in bone mass. It also helpful element to prevent the alzheimer disease.
  • It also contains vitamin A which is an anti-oxidant to help the improvement of eye-power and promote the healthy mucous membrane. The anti-oxidant flavonoids named carotene, lutein, xanthin are present in fresh peas to reduce the risk of lung cancer.         

TOMATO

THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF TOMATO

    Tomato is one of the important fruit which is packed with anti-oxidants. It is popular known as love apple. But you still can not believe if I told you tomato was known as toxic fruit in very ancient time because of creating diarrhoea or several stomach problem. But tomatoes in many studies have been found to be attached with a several health benefits.
Red tomato benefits
   Tomato consists of red coloured also yellow, purple coloured fruit of the plant known as Solanum lycopersicum and belongs to the family of Solanaceae.
    Tomato is well-known good source of lycopene antioxidant. It also contains vitamin A,vitamin C and vitamin E and flavonoids in sufficient quantity. Such minerals has been found here. Water is present in high volume in tomatoes help to provide the refreshment.
  • Tomato has the protective action against several cancer especially prostate cancer. It also help to prevent the development of the growth of carcinogens in case of lung and stomach cancer. An active constituent known lycopene which is responsible for its anti-carcinogenic effect. It is more effective in cooked form than in raw form. Because in cooking process lycopene is completely released from the skin of the tomato. It is completely fat soluble. So, it is to be cooked with some quantity of olive oil to consume for its well absorption in the body.

  • Tomato helps to prevent the blood clot in vessels or thrombosis. Tomato also contains vitamin C and vitamin E which are well known anti-oxidant to help to reduce the DNA damage to protect against several diseases like diabetes and atherosclerosis. The fruit help to minimize the TNF-alpha level in blood serum; thus prevent heart problems, alzheimer's disease.
   So, start to consume one glass of tomato juice in daily morning to promote your healthy body and stay fit. 

Thursday, 26 December 2013

ISABGOL HUSK

THE BENEFITS OF ISABGOL HUSK

    In the ancient time the isabgol husk was used in the treatment of constipation. And now it is also most preferable herbal medicine for constipation to almost adult people in world wide. Apart from the treatment of constipation, it also help to provide the essential health benefits.

Isabgol husk benefits
     Isabgol consists of dried seed and husk of the plant known as Plantago ovata and belongs to the family of Plantaginaceae. Isabgol husk and seed contain mucilage that is present in the epidermis of the seeds. It consists of pentosan, aldobionic acid and several product by hydrolysis i.e. xylose, arabinose, galacturonic acid and rhamnose. The seed also contains the protein and fixed oil. The husk is also named as psyllium husk.
  • The isabgol seeds and husk are used as demulcent laxative, emollient and in the treatment of chronic constipation, amoebic and bacillary dysentery. The mucilage content of isabgol husk is used in the production of tablets. The seeds are used in sometime as poultice in case of rheumatic pain. The mucilage has good glairiness or stringiness property. So, it can be used in the formulation of various cosmetic products.
  • The husk help remove away the constipation by increasing the bulk content in stool; thus helps speed up the movement of bile throughout the intestine. It also help in raising water  in the stool. so, the stool become softer and easy to come out. To treat constipation just take 2-3 spoonful of isabgol husk with a glass of water.
  • It is also used to control the high density lipoprotein level in blood serum. The psullium husk is found to treat the diabetes. It help to put the optimum level of insulin in blood; thus promote normal sugar content in blood.       

Wednesday, 25 December 2013

SPINACH

SPINACH-THE GREEN WITH BENEFITS

     Most probably the spinach is more beneficial than other greens in the whole world. It provide such health beneficial nutrients which are almost absent in another greens or vegetables.
     Spinach consists of the entire evergreen plant of Spinacia oleracea which belongs to the family of Amaranthaceae.
Spinach benefits
  • Spinach is an great source of several vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin B complex content i.e. vitamin B2,B6. It also contains the minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, manganese etc. in sufficient quantities. Apart from those active constituents, it also contains selenium,protein, niacin, dietery fiber and omega-3-fatty acid compounds.  
  • Spinach is a rich source of beta-carotene which is an antioxidant, useful in the treatment of many kind of disease. Beta-carotene is developed into vitamin A after digestion. Vitamin A can minimize the cataract development. It also keep away several heart diseases. 
  • The green leaf of spinach also consists of phytochemicals, lutein. They helps to reduce the muscle degeneration in case of aged people. Another active constituent also present in spinach is lipoic acid which help in regeneration of vitamin E and vitamin C which are well known anti-oxidant. Lipoic acid also help to boost up the energy level and keep the normal blood sugar level. 
  • The consumption of spinach as cooked is more beneficial than raw because the cooked stuff concentrates the soluble fiber content and essential nutrients for health. Spinach is found to have the high quantity of potassium which help to keep away several kind of heart disease.

CARROT

CARROT- THE HEALTH BENEFITS

    Carrot is popular root vegetable consumed worldwide. It is generally occur in colour of orange. It is also found in several other colours like red, yellow, purple etc. Carrot is scientifically proved to be a essential food containing a number of nutrients which are beneficial for various parts of health like digestive system, eye, teeth etc.
Carrot benefits
      Carrot consists of orange swollen root of the plant know as Daucus carota which belongs to the family of Apiaceae.
    Carrot is a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium. It is also a rich source of beta-carotene which is the reason of the bright orange color. It also contains vitamin K and vitamin E. Some minerals like magnesium, potassium, phosphorus has also found in carrot.  
  • Beta-carotene is known as an excellent antioxidants which help to reduce the free radical substances to protect the skin against pre-mature aging.
  • Carrot contains several alkaline compound which help to maintain the purity and rejuvenate of the blood and keep the acid-blood ratio under normal in blood.
  • Potassium content in carrot help to reduce the hypertension specially which is associated by sodium and minimize the high blood pressure.  
  • Carrot consists of soluble fiber in high quantity. They binds with low density lipoprotein to decrease the bad cholesterol and increase the level of high density lipoprotein or good cholesterol which are useful to keep away the several heart disease.
  • Many ophthalmologists suggest the carrot to take in high content because it has high capability to promote the clear vision. Normal capability of vision is reported to be decreased in many cases  due to deficiency of vitamin A. Beta -carotene help to produce vitamin A which improve the vision.
  • A phyto-nutrient falcarinol in carrot help to minimize the risk of colon cancer.

CAPSICUM

CAPSICUM-THE HEALTH BENEFITS

   Capsicum is widely popular vegetable used in various dishes, also considered as fruits in somewhere. It is consumed as raw or baked or cooked. In curry it create something sweet pungent flavour. It is also used as spices in many countries.  
      Capsicum consists of ripe fruit of the plant known as Capsicum annum belonging to the family of Solanaceae.
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      Capsicum consists of 0.5-0.9% colourless,crystalline principle known as capsaicin. The fruit also contains fixed oil, protein and some pigments of capsanthin ans carotene. Those pigments are responsible for its red colour. The other contents i.e. thiamine and ascorbic acid are also found in the fruit. The pungent taste of the fruit is present due to its capsaicin. 
  • It is used as a carminative, a stomachic, an appetizer. It is used as a counter irritant in the treatment of rheumatism, lumbego and neuralgia.
  • The active constituents can help improve the metabolism of the body by diminishing triglycerides, stored as a fat content in blood cell. It also help to keep away extra calorie. Capsicum also stimulates the secretion of digestive juices which increase the digestion capability. It also help to control the cholesterol level in blood serum. 
  • Capsicum is excellent source of antioxidants such as vitamin A and vitamin C. They help to remove the free radical compound; thus is useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma, several cardiovascular disease.
  • The active constituent capsaicin present in capsicum is found to have a good anti-carcinogenic property. It resist the combination of carcinogen with DNA. So, you must consume it with salad to stay away from cancer.
  • The capsaicin helps to provide the relief in pain in case of postoperative trauma or herpes zoster. 
    You should keep the capsicum in salad or curry to improve your health benefits.

Tuesday, 24 December 2013

LEMON

THE AMAZING CITRUS FRUIT-LEMON

    Lemon is a god-blessing citrus fruit which is a great source of vitamin C. It has many health beneficial nutrients which are used to improve the health problems.
     Lemon consists of fresh pulp ripe or nearly ripe fruits of Citrus limonis belonging to the family of Rutaceae. The active constituents present in lemon are sugar, fibre, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and phytochemicals. There are a few minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium found in fruit. Some traces of thiamin, niacin are also found in this fruit pulp.

Lemon benefits
  • Lemon help to promote digestive system. After taking heavy meal just take a short glass of water with a whole lemon juice and a pinch of salt; thus help to cure the upset stomach.
  • Vitamin C is a good antioxidant is present in sufficient quantity in lemon. It help to rejuvanate and swipe away free radical substance from the skin; thus lead to glow the skin and promote anti-aging of the body.
  •  It is well known to have the natural antiseptic property. It helps to remove the acne on your face.
  •  Lemon juice is also helpful in weight loss.For the best result, take the lemon juice with a glass of lukewarm water and 1-2 spoonful of honey.
  •  It is scientifically to have excellent anti-bacterial property. So, it has the capability to cure the several throat infection caused by cold.

BANANA

THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF BANANA

   Banana is probably most eaten fruit worldwide. It is scientifically reported as the most energetic fruit ever seen. It kills the depression and make you feel good. In every morning taking a banana helps to keep away the morning sickness.
Banana benefits
     Banana consists of fresh smooth flesh of the evergreen plant known Musa acuminata. There are also another species of banana tree known as Musa balbisiana. 
  • Banana normally contains high calorie. It help provide intense energy. When you are hungry and you don't need to have much food, just have a banana replacing with another food and boost up your energy level.
  • Banana is rich in minerals such as potassium and magnesium. Potassium help in the development of the inner components of cell. Also it is an important compound for bone marrow. And magnesium is essential to control the blood pressure and heat disease.
  • The fruit is reported to be active as an antacid in case of ulcer. They contain protease inhibitor which help to keep away all bacteria leading to gastrointestinal disease from the stomach as well as gastrointestinal tract.
  • There is a soluble fiber know as pectin has been found in sufficient quantities in banana. Pectin has the excellent digestive property and helps stay away constipation.
  • It contains high quantities of fructooligosaccharides which help to produce certain kind of bacteria in the intestine which destroy those bacteria which causes several abdominal disease.
  • They are rich source in antioxidants such as carotenoids and phenolic compound which help stay away a several chronic disease.
  • It is very much useful after heavy stressful work. Because it's normal sugar content help you to increase your inside energy level.
   So, you should start to have 3-4 bananas with regular meal to improve your energy level and develop your health benefits.  

Monday, 23 December 2013

COCOA

COCOA-THE MIRACULOUS FOOD

    There is no one left in world who does not love chocolate or cocoa. It is the most mouth watering food in the world. It is popular for its amazing aroma and delighful taste. The one of the fourth of total economy is reported by social media to come up from cocoa or chocolate recipes in this whole planet. If you are chocolate lover then you will be pleased to know that the cocoa is a packet of nutrients which are more important for good health.
The importance of cocoa beans
     Cocoa is obtained from the seeds of the plant of Theobroma cocoa belonging to the family of Sterculiaceae.
    Cocoa seeds are rich in theobromine and cocoa butter which is oil of theobrom and poly phenols. It contains small amount of caffeine. The rich aroma and earthy flavour happens to the seeds due to its poly phenol compounds.
  • Cocoa provide the stimulative properties and diuretic properties because of its theobromine components.
  • Cocoa butter is largely used as suppository base in pharmaceutical industry.
  •  It help to stimulate various good feeling chemical such as serotonin, dopamine etc. in brain and enhance the mood. 
  • It also help to reduce the depression, hypertension which lead to many heart problems.
  • Cocoa consists of the small quantities of  phenethylamine which is well known stimulant of the nervous sysytem in brain. They help to stimulate the secretion of the opium like components such as endorphins which improve sexual capability and promote love chemistry in brain.
  • The antioxidant present in cocoa is poly phenol which helps to reduce the development of reactive oxygen compounds to cure the cell component, promote anti-aging property. The anti-oxidant help minimize the heart disease and make the person feel good.

Saturday, 21 December 2013

NEEM

THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF NEEM

     Neem is definitely god gifted herbal in this planet. It helps to keep away all the diseases and health problems. In ayurvedic pharmacy neem has been considered as nivarini or arishtha because it can solve many type of diseases. It is also amazing that all parts of neem such as leaves, fruits, fruit-seed oil, roots and bark are found to have therapeutic action both on internal and external part of the body.
     Neem consists of all the aerial parts of plant known as Azadirachta indica belonging to Meliaceae family.
Neem benefits
  • The active constituents of neem belong to the classes diterpenes i.e. sugiol, nimbiol present in bark, triterpenes i.e. beta sitosterol, stigmasterol in leaf. Maliantriol, nimbidinine, nimbendiol, azadiractin also found in seed oil and seed kernels. Some sulphurous compounds like cyclic tri and tetra sulphides are present in leaves.It has been studied scientifically reported that it contains different chemicals which have insect repellant, insecticide, antifeedant, nematicide and anti-microbial properties. NImbin, nimbidin and related compounds possess anti-viral property. It is indicated in rheumatism and also as pesticide and in medicated soaps for skin diseases. It is also spermicidal.
  • Neem leaf is found to have excellent anti fungal, anti microbial, anti bacterial properties to remove itching, irritation, dryness and to treat the dandruff. If you have skin prone to acne just use the paste of neem leaves. It can wipe out the bacteria from the root of acne area and prevent the development of pimples. It has the excellent healing property of wounds and also has the antiseptic property. The extract of boiled neem leaves is more effective in itching, irritation on skin. The paste in musk acts as skin exfoliants which has the capability of swipe away all the impurities from the skin pores and tighten them. 
  • Because of having antiseptic property the neem extract can be used in infection in mouth cavity specially gum infections. Neem seed oil is used as a component in toothpaste, oral solution for mouthwash, oral formulations for healing the infection.
  • Again you will be surprised that dry neem leaf or bark helps to keep away the mosquito, insect from your house. If you burn the dry leaves, the smoke can remove all the mosquitoes and as resembling to another harmful mosquito coil smoke, this neem smoke does not leave any bad effect in lungs.

ALOE VERA

THE BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA

     Almost all the people know the aloe vera as Immortality plant because of it's wide usage for various purposes. It is extensively used since ancient period. 
     Aloes are the dried juice of the leaves of Aloe barbadensis, known as Curacao aloes. It also consists of the juice of Aloe perryi, known as Socotrine aloes. Apart from those, another type of aloe is found such as Aloe africana, Aloe spicata. They are also known as Cape aloes. They belongs to the family of Liliaceae.
Aloe Vera
     All the aloe varieties are rich source of anthraquinone glycosides. The active constituent of aloe is aloin which is a mixture of glucosides. Aloe is packed with vitamin A, several vitamin B component (vit. B1, B2, B6), vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid and niacin. A few minerals found in aloe are potassium, magnesium, iron, sodium etc. Aloe vera is also named as miracle plant or magical plant because of hugely usage of its constituents for the various medicinal purposes.
  • Aloe is used as purgative. It effects mainly on colon. It has strong purgative action in all crude drugs containing anthracene glycosidal content. To counter effect the gripping action, it is choose to be given with carminatives.
  • Aloe gel is formed in inner parenchymal cells of the aloe leaves is slightly viscous and clear liquid. During collection it should not get contaminated with aloe juice. such aloe gel is used in topical therapeutic applications and also many cosmetic products. The gel possesses good moisturizing properties on skin. 
  • Aloe gel exerts anti-inflammatory property due to the presence of chemical contents like salicylates, carboxypepetidase, magnesium lactate. The polysaccharide and sugar content have the role for hydrocoloid dressing and also as bactericides. Aloe gel also helps to remove the dead tissue due to its Aloctine.
  • Only fresh aloe gel is believe to have an important role in the  treatment of burns and wounds.
  • Aloe gel is used in many skin care products because of its anti-wrinkle properties.
  • Aloe gel is useful in case of constipation. It helps to improve the bowel motility. The remarkable plant is found to help to promote the digestion.   

Friday, 20 December 2013

APPLE

APPLE-HEALTH BENEFITS

     Apple is delicious fruit to all figure conscious person. Those who are fitness lover always use to keep 2-3 apple in daily diet. In 2004 the research study discovered that apples are fully packed with phyto-nutrients and antioxidants which are believed to provide a lot of health benefits. Apples are the great source of pectin which is a type of fibre helps to improve the health benefits.
Apple-amazing benefits
    Apple, (Malus domestica), belonging to the family of Rosaceae is found to cultivate worldwide. Ranking wise China, United State, Turkey has scored first, second and third rank to have the amount of apple cultivation the worldwide. Generally raw fruits are to be eaten. Apple fruit is also used in making of many delicious desserts and drinks.
     Many health-benefit nutrients has been found in this fruit. Here those benefits are described below.
  • Apple fruits are rich in phyto-nutrients and anti-oxidants which promote normal growth, development of various activities of the body. Actually overall it provide well-being of the body.
  • Apple provide low calorie. You will be amazed when you hear that 100gm of fresh fruit pulp just only give 50 calories to the body. It is definitely good news for health conscious persons.
  • The fruit pulp contains a sufficient amount of vitamin C and beta-carotene which exerts the anti-oxidant property. They are resistant to various infections.
  • The apple fruit also consists of B-complex vitamins which are present as riboflavin, thiamin. They altogether acts as enzyme co-factors which helps in production of metabolite to help in several synthesis in our body.
  • Apples are rich in flavonol which helps to prevent the risk of development of pancreatic cancer.
  • It helps to burn fat by binding with it. This action is responsible for the normal cholesterol level in serum. So it has the property to keep the heart healthy and fit.
  • Pectin which is an important fibre in apple helps diarrhoea by the absorption of excess water from stool. The boiled apple is good remedy for this.

Friday, 13 December 2013

HONEY

HONEY
Honey
       Honey is a natural sweetener which is consisted of nutrients providing a lot of health benefits. It is a rich source of carbohydrates. So that's why it helps to boost energy to make strength of human body. It is found to have an excellent effectiveness on muscle fatigue in case of sportsperson. The natural glucose content in honey helps to provide immediate energy. 
      In the Egyptian history honey was given to their 'God'. They used it instantly for its wound healing property. 
       Honey is believed to have anti-bacterial property as well as anti-inflammatory property. It has excellent usage on the treatment on sore throat and cough suppression. Just try one spoon of honey to improve the infection in throat. Honey is well accepted to all who are health-conscious. One advice to you that you must replace honey in the liquid beverage like tea with sugar. 
       Another herbal juice such as Tulsi leaf juice is added to honey to improve the immune system inside of the human body. Honey is also known as antiseptic to prevent the development of growth of several bacteria.
        Honey has the good capability to cut out extra fat from body. Add 1-2 spoonful honey and 1/2 lemon juice to a glass of lukewarm water and take in the morning at empty belly and you can see the miracle happened to your body.
       Honey is proved to have a good anti-aging property. To remove wrinkle you should mix specific amount of honey with face pack and apply on skin for twice in a week.              

Saturday, 7 December 2013

ORANGE PEEL

 
ORANGE PEEL
Orange peel


        Can you imagine the dried or fresh outer thickest part of the ripe or nearly ripe fruits of Orange is consisted of nutrient compounds which is very much beneficial for health?We all throw them away after taking out fresh orange pulp. But it is a big mistake we do although it's having fully nutrient compounds which helps to cure many diseases.
       The orange peels contains about 2.5% of volatile oil which is an active constituent of drug. The another compound present in orange peel are hesperidin, iso-hesperidin, neohesperidin, Vitamin C and pectin,limonene, citral, citronellal and small percentage of aldehydes.
 
 The health benefits of orange peel: 
  1. Prevent cancer- The compound present in orange peel helps to prevent cancerous cell growth in liver, lung.
  2. control cholesterol level-  Those compounds in peel helps to keep the cholesterol level low and keep the heart fit.
  3. cure the digestive problem- It is used as stomachic. It has the ability to prevent bowel irregularity, constipation, various digestive disorder like indigestion.
  4. treat respiratory problem- Anti-oxidants in orange peel helps to cure such respiratory problems like asthma, flu, colds etc.
The another benefits of orange peel: Besides the health benefits there are also another following benefits described here.
  1. Aromatic- It is also used as an aromatic. So it can be used as an air freshener to make delightful citrusy smell in room.
  2. Flavouring agent- It has strong flavour. You  can make tea in orange flavour in your house. You don't need to purchase the costly orange flavoured tea. Just put a few pieces of orange peel in sun to make it dry and dust it and mix with tea leaves and enjoy the flavour. Isn't it really amazing?
    So, don't throw away orange peels. You can use it in many ways.