Category: Medicinal Herbs & Spices

Medicinal Herbs & Spices

Health Benefits of Stubborn Grass (Sida Acuta)

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF STUBBORN GRASS (Sida Acuta)

Every plant that exists including Stubborn Grass (Sida Acuta) has it’s own advantages and disadvantages. Thou we see most of them as weeds and grasses, some of them also possess amazing health benefits that some of us may not even be aware of. Today, we are going to be looking at the health benefits of a popular grass known as “The stubborn grass”. Botanical name: Sida Acuta Sida acuta (Stubborn Grass), is regarded as astringent, tonic and useful in treating urinary diseases and blood disorders, bile, liver and as treatment…

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15 Healing Powers of Scent Leaf (Ocimmum gratissimum)

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Scent Leaf

Scent leaf (Ocimmum gratissimum) is such an extremely blessed leave with so many healing powers but mostly recognised as home-grown shrub used mainly as spices for cooking delicacies for the sake of its unique and peculiar aromatic taste but scent leaf is definitely more than just a spicy for only cooking delicacies as it also possesses so many healing and medicinal powers. Most of us are not aware of the immense benefits of Ocimum gratissimum popularly known as scent leaf, efirin (Yoruba), nchanwu leaf (Igbo) and daidoya (hausa). Efirin, daidoya,…

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11 Amazing Health Benefits of Ginger

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There are numerous amazing benefits of ginger. Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain. Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research. 1) Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance with Powerful Medicinal Properties Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from China. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and is closely related to turmeric, cardomon and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem)…

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How to Grow Herbs and Spices in Urban Areas

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Garlic: 21 Fun Facts!

Urban vegetables, Herbal and Spices growing Materials needed : Planting media ( soil, saw dust, water, dry grass etc). For holding the roots of a plant. Charcoal dust ( cooling agent) Hard wood ash. ( balancing the acidity and alkalinity of the soil. “pH” ) Lake sand ( aeration) Manure, ( plant feeds) Seeds / seedlings. Mulches ( coffee huskes are the best ,) Mixing all the materials 1.Mix the materials (planting media, charcoal dust, lake sand, Manure and ash,) in the ratio of 3:1:1:1:2kgs respectively. 2 Fill the container…

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Unknown Amazing Medicinal Values of Burdock Root

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Burdock is a biennial plant in the daisy family, the root contains health-promoting antioxidants including quercetin, luteolin and phenolic acids. It can be consumed in different forms, either as powdered, fresh, dried or tea form to promote detoxification and circulation, strengthen the lymphatic system, protect you against diabetes and heal skin conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis. Burdock root is also used to combat cancer and improve arthritis. Burdock root is a vegetable that’s native to northern Asia and Europe, though it now grows in the United States, too. The…

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Reasons why Bupleurum is good for your Health

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Bupleurum

Bupleurum is a plant that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to promote detoxification for over 2,000 years. You can also use bupleurum to improve the health of your liver, boost adrenal gland function, treat depression associated with PMS or menopause, relieve seizures and fight ovarian cancer. Bupleurum: The Detoxifying Ancient Herb that Boosts Liver Health By Annie Price, CHHC If you’re looking to cleanse your liver and improve your overall health, there’s one herb that stands out above the rest. I’m talking about bupleurum, a revered natural remedy of Traditional…

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