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- PeriwinkleThe plant has historically been used to treat a wide assortment of diseases. It was used as a folk remedy for diabetes in Europe for centuries. In India, juice from the leaves was used to treat wasp stings. In Hawaii, the plant was boiled to make a poultice to stop bleeding. In China, it was used as an astringent, diuretic and cough remedy. In Central and South America, it was used as a homemade cold remedy to ease lung congestion and inflammation and sore throats. Throughout the Caribbean, an extract from the flowers was used to make a solution to treat eye irritation and infections.
Periwinkle is a European plant that was used by healers to remedy nervous disorders, hysteria, epileptic fits and nightmares. Now we know that a compound in the plant, vinpocetine, may be the brain's best friend.
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:11:39 +0300 - Peppermint Oil
The herb peppermint, a cross between two types of mint (water mint and spearmint), grows throughout Europe and North America. Peppermint is often used to flavor foods, and the leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas.What It Is Used For
- Peppermint oil has been used for a variety of health conditions, including nausea, indigestion, and cold symptoms.
- Peppermint oil is also used for headaches, muscle and nerve pain, and stomach and bowel conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:07:23 +0300 - Peppermint LeafPeppermint is more than just a candy flavor. This herb promotes healthy digestion by soothing and comforting the stomach. Peppermint is frequently used in herbal teas and capsules. Peppermint Leaf, a popular flavor with deodorant properties, is a cooling diaphoretic, used for respiratory ailments.
Peppermint is considered a general stimulant, cleansing and strengthening the entire body. Recent research has highlighted this herb as an aid for the bowels. Peppermint leaves contain a volatile oil that is composed of 50-78% free menthol and 5-20% menthol combined with other constituents. It is this oil that has been clinically shown to ease intestinal cramping, tone the digestive system, treat gas and indigestion.
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:02:55 +0300 - Pantothenic Acid aka Vitamin B5The term pantothenic acid is derived from the Greek word pantos, meaning everywhere. Pantothenic acid is widely distributed in plant and animal food sources, where it occurs in both bound and free forms.
Pantothenic acid is central in the metabolism of food. Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B-5 is required for the conversion of carbohydrates, fats, and protein into usable energy for the body.
Pantothenic acid is necessary to red blood cells, steroid metabolism, and is vital in the usage of fatty acids, cholesterol, and other biological compounds.
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:00:24 +0300 - Para Amino Benzoic Acid
Para Amino Benzoic Acid aids healthy bacteria in producing folic acid. Para-aminobenzoic acid, or PABA, is an antioxidant vitamin used by many people to:- Repigment the hair
- Inhibit sunburn
- Help prevent thrombosis
Para Amino Benzoic Acid aids in the formation of red blood cells and aids in the assimilation of Pantothenic acid.
Deficiency Symptoms: May cause extreme fatigue, eczema, irritability, depressions, nervousness, constipation, headaches, digestive disorders, hair turning prematurely gray.
Natural Sources: Kidney, Liver, Molasses, Whole Grains. PABA is also found in foods of animal origin.
DRI or RDA: None.
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:40:06 +0300 - Omega-3 and Omega-6Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold water fish and reduce the risk of heart disease by checking the tendency of blood to clot, discouraging the buildup of plaque in blood vessels and lowering the level of blood-thickening lipids called triglycerides. They also ease the pain for some sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis and may impede the development of breast tumors.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 (Essential Fatty Acids) are good for making cell membranes, hormones, and prostaglandins. Fatty acids can also lower blood pressure and triglycerides, an artery-clogging fat.
Two small, weekly servings of fatty fish should provide the needed amount of Omega-3s you need for a healthy heart.
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:36:30 +0300 - OctacosanolOctacosanol is the active ingredient in wheat germ oil. Octacosanol is a waxy substance naturally present in some plant oils and is the primary component of the sugar cane extract called policosanol.
Octacosanol containing wheat germ oil was investigated decades ago as an exercise performance promoting (ergogenic) agent. These preliminary studies found that octacosanol had promising effects on endurance, reaction time, and other measures of exercise capacity.
In another trial, 1,000 mcg per day of octacosanol for eight weeks was found to improve grip strength and visual reaction time, but it had no effect on chest strength, auditory reaction time, or endurance.
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:34:20 +0300 - Niacin
Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for many aspects of health, growth, and reproduction. It is part of the vitamin B complex. Niacin assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy.
Proper intake of niacin keeps the skin healthy. It can also be used therapeutically to control cholesterol levels, maintain proper circulation, and ease inflammation in arthritics.
Niacin is also useful for balancing blood sugar levels, which helps in the prevention of diabetes. Niacin can also be used to stimulate a healthy nervous system, and eases symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia.
Deficiency of Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:31:31 +0300 - Nettle LeafNettle has a long history of use. The tough fibers from the stem have been used to make cloth and cooked nettle leaves were eaten as vegetables. From ancient Greece to the present, nettle has been documented for its traditional use in treating coughs, tuberculosis, and arthritis and in stimulating hair growth.
Nettle Leaf is a food-like medicine that functions as a general tonic and nutrition source.
Nettle Leaf is a general remedy for mucous membranes, including the digestive tract, the respiratory system and the urinary system.
Nettle Leaf opens breathing and reduces mucous conditions of the lungs.
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:28:50 +0300 - Mullein LeafMullein Leaf is a common wildflower that grows almost anywhere.
Mullein leaf and flower is an expectorant and demulcent (soothing) herb. Using mullein in a tea for coughs and respiratory irritations is approved in Europe. The actions are from mucus loosening saponins and this can bring relief.
Mullein is an immune enhancer, active against respiratory disorders. Mullein is most effective when combined with herbs with similar qualities, such as slippery elm bark and elecampane root.
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:27:26 +0300
