This Unusual Tropical Fruit Can Stop Cancer and Increase Life Span

Sapodilla or sapota (chikoo) is a popular delicious tropical fruit in line with mango and kiwi. It has now joined the list of fruits that have proven anticancer properties. Originated in the central American rain forests, probably in Mexico and Belize, today it has spread all over the tropical belt and is being grown as a major commercial crop in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Malaysia. The tree is fast growing, wind and drought resistant, and suitable for dry arid regions receiving scanty rains.

Sapota fruit is brown in color with sandy “kiwifruit like” outer surface but without the fuzziness. Internally, the pulp in unripe fruits is white with sticky latex called as saponin. Latex content gradually disappears as the fruit ripens, and its flesh turns brown. The ripe fruit is sweet with smooth or grainy texture, and has light musky flavor. It contains about 3-10 black, smooth, shiny “biconvex/bean” shaped, inedible seeds located at its center.

Sapodilla is high calories, 100 g provides 83 calories (almost same as that of calories in sweet potato, and banana). In addition, it is a very good source of dietary fiber (5.6 g/100g), which makes it an excellent bulk laxative. The fiber content helps relieve constipation episodes and help protect the mucous membrane of the colon from cancer-causing toxins by firmly binding to them.

Different components of the Sapota plant such as saponins and triterpenoids have been used in folk medicine and are known to exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic and spermicidal activities. Importantly, chemical constituents such as flavonoids, polyphenols, dihydromyrecetin, quercitin, myricitrin, catechin, epicatechin, gallocatechin and gallic acid have been isolated from fruits.

Study 

The study was undertaken by a team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore. The results were published recently in the Nature group’s journal Scientific Reports.

Phytochemicals have been considered as conducive for cancer prevention. Preclinical and clinical studies have established plant derived dietary substances as suitable candidates for treating various types of cancers due to their broad chemical diversity. Such phytochemicals can block the action of carcinogens on target tissues thereby suppressing cancer development. Hence, the risk of cancer can be repressed by eating more fruits, vegetables and other plant products.

 

Meta-analyses of cohort and case control studies show significant evidence for cancer preventive effects with fruit consumption as they are good sources of vitamins, minerals and fibers. Experiments were carried out using different human cancer cell lines and mice induced to develop breast cancer to test and verify the efficacy of the sapota fruit extract in inhibiting cancer cell proliferation.

In the case of human cells, the anti-tumour potency was pronounced in the case of leukaemia. Of the two different human leukaemia cancer cell lines studied, the effect was pronounced in one of them (NALM6). The viability was “significantly affected” in these cell lines after 48 hours of treatment at extract concentrations of 1 mg/ml onwards. “Over 80 per cent of cell death was observed at 2 mg/ml concentration,” the paper notes. As expected, the effect of the sapota fruit extract on normal cells was “limited” compared with cancer cells.

Importantly, ~3-fold increase in lifespan was also observed at least in 50% of the mice (6/12 mice) when tumor bearing mice were treated Sapota extracts. These results indicate that Sapota fruit can be used as a potent chemotherapeutic agent.

Top Health Benefits of Sapota

1. Apart from being a delicious fruit, the humble Sapota is known for the large amount of health benefits it can give the human body. This is because the fruit has plenty of nutrients in it which makes digestion easy, it also helps with refreshing the body and providing the body with a lot of energy in it, thanks to the high amounts of glucose found in the fruit. Since it is rich in tannins and minerals too, most consume it as a shake. For better eye sight as well, the Sapota in any form is good, since it has plenty of vitamin A in it.

2. Those who suffer from aches, pains and inflammation issues should have Sapota. This is because the fruit has plenty of tannins in it which makes it an anti-inflammation agent, say experts. Sapota in other ways also helps work with the digestive system, and it also keeps the body safe from issues such as irritable bowels, enteritis, oesophagitis and gas too.

3. The rich antioxidants found in Sapota can help the body stay safe and clear from cancers of various kinds. This is because of the vitamins A and B in them which helps maintaining the health of the mucus lining, say experts. Even the skins texture would be taken care of when the paste is applied as a body or face mask, and kept for twenty minutes. The nutrients and dietary fibre helps the digestive system too, and protects the body from cancers, the carcinogens in the fruit helps the colon stay safe and clean too. Lung, cavity and oral cancers too can be prevented when the fruit is consumed.

4. To have healthy bones, the body needs enough of iron, phosphorus and calcium, which Sapota has in abundance. Since the fruit is rich in minerals and vitamins, it helps the body have high bone density and gives the bones a lot of strength as well

5. The fruit is rich in dietary fibre as mentioned, which would help the digestive tract steer clear of constipation issues. In many countries across the globe, people consume Sapota as a laxative. The fibre in the fruit is known to break down the proteins and helps the food dissolve easily too. When food is dissolved well, the body then doesn’t suffer from issues such as constipation. Even the membrane of the colon would be cared for, and it is made stronger to help fight infections too.

6. Pregnant women would find a lot of help having Sapota, because of the high amounts of nutrients and carbohydrates in it. Lactating mothers especially face weakness, which is why Sapota is given to them. Other pregnancy symptoms can be taken care of when Sapota is eaten too, say experts.

7. Blood loss can be an issue and one needs to stop it. Thanks to the fruit Sapota, this can be done, especially when internal injuries and piles happen to the body, both of which make the body lose a lot of blood. If there are stings and bites that cause blood loss, the seeds of the fruit can be crushed and applied on the affected areas, say experts.

8. Anti bacterial and anti viral properties are found in the Sapota, because of the polyphenols found in the fruit. These compounds stop the bacteria from entering the body and the vitamin C in the fruit helps destroy free radicals which if left unchecked can create havoc.

9. For those who suffer from diarrhoea and loose motions, having Sapota would be of great help say experts, since the fruit has purgative properties in it. Apart from that, Sapota can help with mental health too, and since it is a sedative, it has the potential to calm the nerves as well. Stress and anxiety pangs can be beaten off, and that is why most consume the fruit to beat depression, insomnia and anxiety as well.

Other benefits:

a. It is a well known fact that coughs and colds can be treated when Sapota is consumed. Phlegm is removed and the mucus too, the nasal tract is cleared and respiration is helped.

b. Sapota can help with removals of kidney stones too, when the seeds are crushed as used. This is because the seeds are diuretic and can help with bladder expelling and removal of stones as well.

c. Consume Sapota and watch how you lose weight. The fruit is best for those who have bloating and obesity issues too, because it regulated the gastric enzymes and metabolism in the body too.

d. Detox your body and do it by consuming Sapota. The fruit is diuretic and can help eliminate waste from the human system through frequent urination, say sources. Water retention would be prevented and no dehydration would happen.

About the Author:

Mae Chan holds degrees in both physiology and nutritional sciences. She is also blogger and and technology enthusiast with a passion for disseminating information about health.

Benefits of Trigona (Kelulut Honey and Propolis)

Trigona honey have long been introduced only to discover this Trigona honey goodness. What is Trigona  bees? This is a family of honey bees also, but it is smaller and did not sting. Unlike most bees, Trogona (kelulut) not harmful  to humans and the honey produced is useful in medicine and health.  Like bees, Trigona also form complex social colonies. MARDI in Malaysia has conducted research on this species and found Trigona bees in Malaysia has many species of Trigona bees. In Malaysia , there are 30 over species Trigona bees.

This Trigona (Kelulut) bees produce honey and propolis  rich in antioxidants. Slightly different with ordinary honey bees, honey from the Kelulut bees is  light in color, it taste is not like the other honey,  its not as sweet, sweet  flavor it more earthly. Sometimes it can taste like some wood. Because the nest is near to the group, like in a tree stump and difference from the normal honey bee which up high in the tree.

Propolis can also function as anti-fungal, anti fungus, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory that is commonly used as active ingredients in cosmetics, creams and tablets. Trigona (Kelulut) honey is still in the research and potential commercialization.

 

Antioxidants have many functions, especially in the cancer problem. Among the reported illnesses cured through traditional treatment methods is the use of propolis are :

 -diabetes mellifluous

- stroke

- hepatitis

- cancer

- hypertension

- kidney stones

- and HIV / AIDS.

Based on studies conducted under the supervision of Assoc. Prof Dr. Amrah Siti Sulaiman, from USM (University of Science Malaysia) state that Trigona (kelulut) honey could reduce glucose levels for diabetics and effective prevent cancer and gout.

Generally speaking, for its nutritional value and benefit, said its far better than the normal honey (bee) and its price is more expensive than the Honey Bee.

 

Propolis - The Natural Anti-Bacterial Properties

 

Stabilize Your Blood Sugar With Cinnamon

The aroma of cinnamon, and its health benefits make it one of many people favorite spices. Cinnamon has been used since ancient times to aid digestion, and a teaspoon has more antioxidants than half a cup of blueberries. Plus, studies show that cinnamon helps blunt the rise in blood sugar that can occur when you eat a carbohydrate-rich meal—good news, since a spike in blood sugar raises levels of insulin and insulin-like growth factors, which may increase the risks of diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers.

   

Procedures

Take 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon infused in hot water 3 times a day to ease indigestion, or 2 to 4 teaspoons daily to see an impact on blood sugar levels. Both true cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum or C. verum) and cassia (C. cassia) are sold as "cinnamon." If you take more than 1 to 2 teaspoons, get true cinnamon, cassia contains coumarin, a compound that in large amounts can adversely affect the liver.

Spice it up
Two new ways to add cinnamon to your diet:

1. Sprinkle a teaspoon over ground coffee before brewing. Research shows that hot-water extraction (the process that occurs when you brew coffee or make cinnamon tea) is one of the best ways to get the good stuff out of the spice.

2. Dust 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon on apple slices and place in a container for an after-lunch treat; the spice prevents fruit from browning.

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7 Ways to Control High Blood Pressure Without Drugs (7 Cara Kawal Tekanan Darah Tinggi TANPA Ubat)

Our lives are filled with figures and numbers. Identification card number, pin number, date of birth, date of closing, time, phone number (lucky no smartphone to help remember it!). Similarly, in terms of health and the body, figures such as weight, height, blood pressure, waist size - plays a role as an indicator of the state of one's health and fitness. Here is an info point for whom having high blood pressure, which should be known by everyone.

Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure or hypertension is also known as the "silent killer" or the silent killer because it does not give any sign or warning symptoms such as toothache or backache. If left untreated, it can lead to the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and dementia. Factors influencing such factors include family history, age, ethnicity and lifestyle is.

 

• Healthy blood pressure is at 120/80 mm Hg or lower.
• 140/90 mm ​​Hg is used as an indicator for high blood pressure, regardless of the age of a person. The first number is the systolic pressure which is the pressure when the heart blood flow throughout the your body . Second indicator is the diastolic pressure which is the pressure when at rest. 

7 Steps to Reduce High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure? As an initial step to address the possibility that you have high blood pressure, follow these tips:

1. Lose weight. Take the initiative to reduce or control weight. Losing 5kg will have a significant impact, and indeed intake of drugs or supplements can be avoided.
2. Exercise regularly. Try to exercise for 30-45 minutes on weekends. At least 3-4x a week. At the same time also help to lose weight.
3. Reduce salt intake to less than 2.3g per day. Like sand and salt water absorbency and increase blood pressure. Reduce the sauce, egg / salt fish and do not add salt to food that has been served. Remember: 1 teaspoon contains 2.3g already!
4. Do not smoke. Effects of cigarette nicotine levels of blood pressure to 10 mm Hg up to an hour. So if you smoke all day, blood pressure was higher at all times.
5. Reduce Stress. Job stress, money, traffic jams and many more increase blood pressure temporarily. If you have chronic stress, of course it is detrimental to your health and can be caused by a heart attack, stroke, and many more. Balance your life and try to avoid prolonged stress.
6. Do not be complacent: Make sure you do your blood pressure checked regularly to monitor the state of your health. Even if you do not have a problem with hypertension, be sure to make your blood pressure checked every 12 months
7. Eat a better diet. Of course, diet is very important to control and reduce blood pressure. Here are some tips that you can practice:

• Know your daily calorie needs. It can control the amount of fast food and the time to help you control or lose weight.
• Eat 5-7 meals a day but in small doses.
• Eat more fiber (fiber), like grains, brown rice, fruits and fresh vegetables.
• Control cholesterol. Usually high blood pressure, weight dismapingi with high cholesterol problems. Make sure you control your cholesterol levels and avoid high cholesterol foods such as seafood, organs such as the lungs, reduce fat and increase fiber intake animals.
• Make sure there is a source of potassium in your diet. They get less effect of salt on blood pressure. Bananas are a good choice of potassium and is readily available.
• Reduce your intake of alcohol and caffeine.

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Kehidupan kita dipenuhi dengan angka dan nombor. Nombor kad pengenalan, nombor pin, tarikh lahir, tarikh tutup, masa, nombor telefon (nasib baiklah ada telefon pintar untuk membantu mengingatnya!). Begitu juga dari segi kesihatan dan tubuh badan kita, angka-angka seperti berat badan, ketinggian, tekanan darah, saiz pinggang – memainkan peranan sebagai indikator mengenai keadaan kesihatan dan kecergasan seseorang. Berikut merupakan info angka bagi setiapa yang mempunyai tekanan darah tinggi, yang perlu diketahui oleh setiap orang.

Tekanan Darah (Hypertension)

Tekanan darah tinggi atau hypertension juga dikenali sebagai “silent killer” atau pembunuh senyap kerana ia tidak memberikan tanda-tanda symptom atau amaran seperti sakit gigi ataupun sakit belakang. Sekiranya tidak dirawat, ia boleh membawa risiko serangan jantung, strok, penyakit buah pinggang dan demensia. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya termasuklah faktor seperti sejarah keluarga, umur, etnik dan gaya hidup seseorang tersebut.

• Tekanan darah yang sihat adalah pada paras 120/80 mm Hg atau lebih rendah.
• 140/90 mm Hg digunakan sebagai indikator untuk tekanan darah tinggi, tidak mengira usia seseorang itu. Angka pertama adalah tekanan sistolik iaitu tekanan apabila jantung mengalirkan darah ke seluruh tubuh anda.Angka kedua ialah tekanan diastolik iaitu tekanan ketika dalam keadaan rehat.

7 Langkah Kurangkan Tekanan Darah Tinggi

Masalah tekanan darah tinggi? Sebagai langkah permulaan untuk menangani kemungkinan anda mempunyai tekanan darah tinggi, iktuilah tip-tip berikut:

1. Kurangkan berat badan. Ambil inisiatif untuk mengurangkan atau mengawal berat badan. Kurangkan berat 5kg pun sudah memberikan impak yang ketara dan mudahkan lagi kesan ubat pemberian doktor.
2. Bersenamlah dengan kerap. Cuba untuk bersam dalam 30-45 minit pada hari minggu. Paling kurang pun 3-4x seminggu. Pada masa yang sama ini juga bantu kurangkan berat badan.
3. Kurangkan pengambilan garam kepada kurang daripada 2.3g sehari. Garam umpama pasir yang serap air and tingkatkan tekanan darah. Kurangkan kicap, telur/ikan masin dan jangan tambah garam pada makanan yang sudah dihidang. Ingat: 1 teaspoon sudahpun mengandungi 2.3g!
4. Jangan merokok: Kesan nikotin rokok dapat tingkatan tekanan darah sehingga 10 mm Hg sehingga sejam. Jadi sekiranya anda merokok sepanjang hari, tekanan darah pun lebih tinggi sepanjang masa.
5. Kurangkan Stres. Stres kerja, duit, kesesakan jalan dan macam-macam lagi tingkatkan tekanan darah buat sementara waktu. Kalau anda mempunyai kronik stres, sudah tentu ia memudaratkan kesihatan anda dan boleh akibat serangan jantung, strok dan macam-macam lagi. Seimbangkan kehidupan anda dan cuba elak dari stres yang berpanjangan.
6. Amalkan diet yang lebih baik. Sudah tentu diet seharian amatlah penting untuk mengawal dan kurangkan tekanan darah. Berikut adalah beberapa tip yang anda boleh amalkan:
   • Ketahuilah keperluan kalori seharian anda. Ini boleh mengawal jumlah makanan dan pasa masa yang masa bantu anda kawal atau kurangkan berat badan.
   • Makan 5-7 hidangan sehari tapi dalam sukatan yang kecil.
   • Lebihkan serat (fiber) seperi grains, nasi perang, buah-buahan dan sayur-sayuran segar.
   • Kawal kolesterol. Biasanya masalah tekanan darah tinggi, berat badan dismapingi dengan masalah kolesterol tinggi. Pastikan anda kawal tahap kolesterol anda dan elak makanan berkolesterol tinggi seperti makanan laut, organ-organ seperti paru-paru, kurangkan lemak-lemak haiwan dan tingkatkan pengambilan serat.
   • Pastikan ada sumber potassium dalam diet anda. Ia dapatkan kurangkan kesan garam pada tekanan darah. Pisang adalah pilihan potassium yang baik dan mudah didapati.
   • Kurangkan pengambilan alkohol dan kafein.
7. Jangan leka: Pastikan anda melakukan pemeriksaan tekanan darah dengan kerap untuk memantau keadaan kesihatan anda. Walaupun anda tidak mempunyai masalah hypertension, pastikan anda melakukan pemeriksaan tekanan darah setiap 12 bulan sekali.

Alternative Medicine for Congestive Heart / Ubat alternatif bagi jantung tersumbat

Sakit jantung merupakan pembunuh nombor 1 di dunia, Malaysia juga tidak terkecuali. Bayangkan berapa banyak perbelanjaan yang perlu digunakan bagi merawat dan mengubati pelbagai masalah berkaitan dengan penyakit jantung, baik di pihak pesakit mahupun di pihak kerajaan yang terpaksa memperuntukkan bajet yang begitu besar di hospital-hospital kerajaan untuk penyakit ini. Tidak kurang pula berapa ramai yang menunggu bagi menjalani ujian oleh pakar jantung dan seterusnya mendapatkan rawatan. Jika kita pergi di hospital, pesakit yang paling ramai ialah di Unit Kardio/Jantung.

Memandangkan keadaan yang kritikal ini, saya ingin berkongsi ubat alternatif bagi melancarkan semula perjalanan darah di jantung yang sempit atau tersumbat, atau yang perlu membuat bypass. Resepi bagi ubat alternatif ini diberikan oleh seorang kawan, yang mendapatkan resepi ini daripada seorang Cina yang lanjut usia, tapi masih sihat. Kawan saya yang telah lama mengidap penyakit jantung dan sepatutnya membuat bypass, tidak jadi buat bypass setelah mengamalkan ubat alternatif ini. Mudah-mudahan ramai pesakit jantung lain sihat semula selepas mengamalkan ini, in sya Allah.

Ramuan
45 g cendawan hitam putih (kering)
10-14 buah kurma merah
8 hirisan panjang halia (2 cm/hirisan)

Caranya

Rebus semua bahan di atas dengan 4 liter air (lebih kurang 8 mangkuk air) dengan api yang sangat perlahan selama 3-4 jam, sehingga airnya tinggal 1 mangkuk (2 gelas). Minum airnya 1 gelas pagi dan 1 gelas petang.

Nota: Air rebusan hendaklah dibuat sekali untuk sekali minum. Air rebusan ini in sya Allah dapat membuka saluran darah yang tersumbat atau sempit. Bagi orang yang mempunyai salur darah di jantung yang sempit atau tersumbat, amalkan setiap hari. Sebagai langkah pencegahan, air rebusan ini juga elok diamalkan oleh orang yang mempunyai paras kolesterol yang tinggi, mungkin dibuat seminggu sekali (tak perlu buat hari-hari).

Semoga info ini bermanfaat untuk semua yang ingin mencubanya

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Heart disease is the number one killer in the world, Malaysia is no exception. Imagine how much spending should be used to treat and cure a variety of problems associated with heart disease, both in the patient, not the government, which had allocated a huge budget in government hospitals for this disease. Not about how many people are waiting to be tested by a cardiologist and then get treatment. If we go in the hospital, patients are much more in Unit Cardio / Heart.

Given the critical situation, I wanted to share an alternative medication to restart blood flow in the heart narrow or clogged, or the need to make a bypass. Recipes for alternative medicine was given by a friend, who got this recipe from a Chinese elderly, but still healthy. Friends of mine who have long suffered from heart disease and should make a bypass, not so for the bypass after practicing alternative medicine. Hopefully many other cardiac patients and healthy again after this practice, insya Allah (God Willing)

Ingredients

45 g of white, black mushrooms (dried)
10-14 pieces of red dates
8 long slices of ginger (2 cm / slice)



Notes
 
Boil all the above ingredients with 4 liters of water (about 8 bowls of water) with a very slow fire for 3-4 hours, until the water runs 1 cup (2 cups). Drinking water is 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup in the evening.

36 Healing Herbs Rebecca L. Johnson - Ebooks.com

36 Healing Herbs -The World's Best Medicinal Plants

 

National Geographic's guide to 36 "super" herbs such as aloe, echinacea, ginkgo, and peppermint includes a wealth of essential information on the history, culture, folklore, and science of traditional and contemporary herbal medicine in all major culture areas of the world. Emphasizing current research and therapeutic uses, the volume provides an A-Z listing of 36 of the more than 80,000 known medicinal plants around the world. Information about each plant includes traditional and current medicinal uses, common and Latin names, description, habitat, cultivation and preparation, research, and caution alerts. Additional essays on the healing plants of Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Central and South America, China, Europe, India, North America, the Middle East, and Oceania provide insightful glimpses into the fascinating range and diversity of local health practices while also revealing the multifaceted roles that herbalists, healers, and herbal-medicine practitioners play in the lives of their patients.

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Basil Essential Oil - Health Benefits

The health benefits of basil essential oil include its ability to treat nausea, motion sickness, indigestion, constipation, respiratory problems, and diabetes. Basil oil is also a good source of Vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, iron, and calcium.

The leaves and seeds of the basil plant are the important medicinal parts of this herb, which is regularly used in cuisines and recipes all over the world. Basil essential oil is popular in Europe, Central Asia, India and Southeast Asia. The oil is extensively used for culinary purposes in the Mediterranean region and still forms the active ingredient of many Italian recipes such as pesto. It is also used when making pasta and salads.Basil was widely used in ancient times in place like India for various medicinal purposes (Ayurvedic medicine). The herb was used to treat diarrhea, cough, mucous discharges, constipation, indigestion, and certain skin diseases.

The health benefits of basil essential oil include the following:

Cosmetic Applications: Basil essential oil is used topically and massaged into the skin. It enhances the luster of dull-looking skin and hair. As a result, it is extensively used in many skin care supplements that claim to improve the tone of your skin. It is also commonly used to treat the symptoms of acne and other skin infections.

Digestion: Basil essential oil is also used as a digestive tonic. Since basil oil has carminative properties, it is used for treating indigestion, constipation, stomach cramps and flatulence. It provides immediate relief from the gas in your stomach and intestines. It also has colic qualities and is therefore used to alleviate bowel pain.

Illness: Basil essential oil is effective in providing relief from colds, influenza and associated fevers. Due to its antispasmodic nature, it is frequently used to treat symptoms of whooping cough.

Respiratory: Along with its function in relieving coughs, it can also be used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and sinus infections.

Infections: Basil oil is good for treating a variety of infections such as cuts, wounds, skin infections, and bladder infections due to its antibacterial properties. It is also good for viral infections that attack the body and can enter the body through other wounds.

Stress Disorders: Basil essential oil has a refreshing effect when smelled or consumed, so it is used for treating nervous tension, mental fatigue, melancholy, migraines and depression. Due to the calming nature of basil essential oil, it is widely used in aromatherapy.  Regularly using this essential oil provides mental strength and clarity.

Blood Circulation: Basil essential oil improves blood circulation and helps to increase and optimized various metabolic functions of the body.

Pain Relief: Basil essential oil is an analgesic and provides relief from pain. That is why this essential oil is often used in the treatment of arthritis, wounds, injuries, burns, bruises, scars, sports injuries, surgical recovery, sprains, and headaches.

Eye Health: It is ophthalmic and can quickly relieve bloodshot eyes.

Vomiting and Nausea: Basil essential oil can be used to prevent vomiting, particularly when the source of the nausea is motion sickness, but also from many other causes.

Itching: Basil essential oil is also a good treatment for itching from bites and stings from honey bees, insects and even snakes.

Word of Caution

Basil essential oil and basil in any other form should be avoided by pregnant, breastfeeding, or nursing women. On the other hand, some people suggest that it increases milk flow, but more research needs to be done.

Blending

Basil essential oil blends well with bergamot, clary sage, clove bud, geranium, lime, lemon, hyssop, juniper, eucalyptus, neroli, marjoram, rosemary, melissa and lavender.

Sources:  https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/basil-essential-oil.html

The Benefits Of Chamomile Flower

This herb is a small plant, reaching a height of 20-60 cm long branched leaves and 2-3 times with peat spectate, linear segments. The flowers are grouped in Globular terminals. Each edge is occupied by capitul white flowers, ligulate, females, and in the central region numerous flowers are hermaphrodite, tubuloase, golden-yellow colour, with five teeth and antroceul of five stamens with anthers overgrown. Receptaculul at the beginning of the chapter's plan becomes conical and blooming empty on the inside, what allows you to make really the flowers of Chamomile  harvested, species related and non-therapeutic properties

Chamomile flower, called in some places, the array or Chamomile moruna, is one of the oldest and used herb. Grows everywhere, on the edges of the roads on the fields, besides houses. In some regions of the country is still hanging with herb Plains.

Chamomile flowers-Flores-containing volatile oil, blue color, which due to a principle called azulen and glicozid nature of flavonica (apigenina) antispasmodic, anesthetic properties, disinfectants and anti-inflammatory.   Latest researches have proved that the shops of herb flower, remove tails and receptaculum, are the more active sitare than they. This is because cells containing volatile oil is fixed only on azulen these small popcorn, stemming from the receptacle during stops the chapter's floral. Also, the content is higher in flavone in tubuloase than in those flower.  

Infusion is preparing one-two teaspoons of flower or entire flower that pour a cup of boiling water. 

Another method of preparation is the following: 

Dried Chamomile

• Mix one-two teaspoons in a half of a cup of cold water for 30 minutes. 
• Fluid and filter are put aside. 
• Pour over remaining flower half of a cup of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. 
• Then filter it and mix both liquids. 
• This procedure will withdraws most of the active principles in them.  

For bathrooms, put in a small canvas bag a handful of flower-two, sprayed over which pour boiling water. So let up what normal bath the temperature of the body, then it is used for the purpose you want.

In Burns, this herb may be used as oil, which is preparing the following: 10 g flower shops (two tablespoons)and wet with a tablespoon of alcohol. After a few hours, the content is added with 100 g sunflower oil and preheat the water bath (a dish with water in the dish with chamomile) for 2-3 hours until the alcohol has evaporated. During that time, the oil mix is often required. Then filter it and squeeze. The oil is obtained in colorful bottles and keep in a cool place.  

Some authors recommend  against headaches by 1 g with this herb, taken a few hours sprayed after meals.   These come in composition for cramps for adults and children, antiballistic, gastric, sudorific, gargle and various cosmetic product.   Thanks to a wide variety of active principles they contain, they have pharmacodynamic properties: anti-inflammatory, as many analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antihistamines, stomahice and cicatrization