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Green tea health benefits

Listed below are the possible health benefits associated with green tea. Green tea was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health, and regulate body temperature. Recent studies have shown green tea can potentially have positive effects on everything from weight loss to liver disorders, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. 1) Green tea and cancer prevention According to the National Cancer Institute, the polyphenols in tea have been shown to decrease tumor growth in laboratory and animal studies and may protect against damage caused by ultraviolet UVB radiation. In countries where green tea consumption is high, cancer rates tend to be lower, but it is impossible to know for sure whether it is the green tea that prevents cancer in these particular populations or other lifestyle factors. Some studies have also shown the positive impacts of green tea on the following types ...

Apricot/Jardalu Natural container of vitamin b17 which fights cancer

Apricot is a bright yellow, orange coloured fruit, with velvety soft skin, which is similar to peaches in external appearance. Although the fruit is non-native to India, both fresh and dried forms of the fruit are widely consumed in different parts of the country. Apricots appear in the month of May and is available until August end.  You may consume dried apricots all year round, but if you want to reap the benefits of fresh apricots, this is the ideal time. Here are some reasons you should not miss apricots this summer. 1. Reduces the risk of fatty liver disease:  Dietary apricot is shown to have protective effect on the hepatic steatosis (also called fatty liver disease) and liver damage. A study by Ozturk F and colleagues found that apricot feed reduced liver injury in rats suggesting that it may help to reduce the risk of fatty liver disease. 2. Improves eye sight: Apricots are highly rich in vitamin A. About one cup of chopped apricots fulfills 6...

Panphuti/Patharchatta

Kalanchoe Pinnata or Patharchatta is a succulent perennial medicinal herb which is found almost throughout India. It is small plant which is also used for ornamental purpose in gardens. The plant can easily grow in pots. Patharchatta does not grow from seeds. It propagates from the leaves of plant and a single leaf can produce 5-10 plants. Patharchatta is used as a folk medicine in India, tropical Africa, tropical America, China, and Australia. The leaves are used both externally and internally. They have diuretic, wound healing, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory activities and are beneficial in urinary bladder and kidney stones, intestinal problem, ulcers, arthritis, inflammation, conjunctivitis, menstrual disorders, migraine, urethritis, wound, dysentery, ulcers, indigestion etc. Important Medicinal Properties Kalanchoe Pinnata is rich in medicinal properties. Below is given medicinal properties along with the meaning. ...

Fenugreek, Methi

Fenugreek seeds are nourishing and taken to : encourage weight gain (take note, anorexics) inhibit cancer of the liver lower blood cholesterol levels treat inflammation and ulcers of the stomach and intestines drain off sweat ducts for body building for late onset diabetes poor digestion insufficient lactation painful menstruation labor pains freshen bad breath restore a dull sense of taste

‎Calendula/Genda

It grows in almost any type of soil condition. It has no problem with nutritionally poor, very acidic or very alkaline soils, just as long as it’s moist. Well known as a remedy for skin problems, the deep-orange flowered pot marigold variety is applied externally to : bites stings sprains wounds sore eyes varicose veins Internally it is used to treat fevers and chronic infections. The tea of the petals tones up circulation and, taken regularly, eases varicose veins. Applying the crushed stems of the pot marigold to corns and warts will soon have them easily removable.

Bramhi/Gotu Kola

The gotu kola acts on various phases of connective tissue development and stimulates healing of : ulcers skin injuries decreasing capillary fragility stimulation of the lipids and protein necessary for healthy skin Leaves are thought to maintain youthfulness. Crushed leaves are poulticed to treat open sores. The gotu kola can also be used to : treat leprosy revitalize the brain and nervous system increase attention span and concentration treat venous insufficiency