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28/05/2024

WATERMELON
Health Benefits of Watermelon
One of the primary health benefits of watermelon is that it improves the function of the kidneys and it has a history of use for the treatment of kidney stones andurinary tract infections. This is not only due to its very high percentage of water but also because watermelon is a mild diuretic (promotes urine flow). Another good reason to do a watermelon fast on the weekend is because you will need very frequent trips to the bathroom!
Another advantage of eating watermelon or doing a watermelon fast that will be of particular interest to male readers is that it contains citrulline, which stimulates nitric oxide, relaxing and expanding blood vessels in a similar way to the erectile dysfunction drug Vi**ra. It may also have a libido-enhancing effect. In addition, citrulline improves cardiovascular function, helping to maintain blood flow within the heart.
Watermelon also has the highest concentration of lycopene – an important antioxidant – than any other fruit or vegetable, including tomatoes. Two cups of watermelon contains 18mg of lycopene, whereas a medium tomato contains only 4mg. A high intake of lycopene is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and osteoporosis, as well as protection from breast and prostate cancer.
Cold, sweet and refreshing and provides a safe reliable fluid in many desert regions of the world. Watermelon is considered a rejuvenating blood tonic and very alkalinizing. It is also antibacterial, antioxidant, anticoagulating, a digestive aid, diuretic, and laxative. It lubricates the intestines and has an affinity for the bladder, kidney, stomach and heart. Watermelon is a good source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and silicon. It actually has half as much sugar as an apple, yet tastes sweeter, because it is mostly (92%) water. Watermelon contains the red pigment, lycopene which is proving to prevent cancer. It also contains glutathione, which guards against cataract formation. Watermelon helps lift the spirits from depression and has been used to improve halitosis, hangover, mouth sores, sore throat, and urethral pain. Watermelon makes an ideal food during a cleanse.
When the white spot that touches the ground, turns yellow or cream colored, it indicates ripeness. Avoid melons with a green or white belly. Select a melon heavy for its size. When the melon is thumped, it should have a dull, hollow sound. If the skin is scraped with one’s nail and it comes off easily, the melon is ripe. Smell for a sweet fragrance. Best to enjoy watermelon alone, but try it with other melons in a fruit salad or juice it. Enjoy a cool watermelon sorbet.
Watermelon rind contains chlorophyll and can be eaten (close to the skin) or run through a juicer for building the blood and strengthening the glands. In some parts of South America, watermelon rind is applied to the temples and forehead to cool a headache. Watermelon pulp is used topically to treat heat rash and burns. The black watermelon seeds are a traditional remedy for strengthening the kidneys. The seeds, juice and pink flesh can all be juiced together. They contain curcurbocitrin which dilates the capillaries. Look for watermelons with seeds.

12/04/2024

Cacao
Raw cacao contains many essential vitamins and minerals that fight depression and reduce anxiety. Raw cacao contains the amino acid tryptophan, which helps enhance feelings of relaxation while boosting your mood and even improving your sleep. Your body converts L-tryptophan into one of the brain’s most important “happy” chemicals, serotonin.
One of the highest source or iron. Your body needs iron to make haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that enables oxygen to be circulated throughout your body. If you’re iron deficient and your body doesn’t have enough haemoglobin, your muscles and tissues won’t be getting enough oxygen to function properly, you’ll likely develop a condition called anaemia. Low iron manifest itself in as many as 9 different diseases.
soothes and softens damaged skin
Eating raw cacao regularly can also improve blood flow and circulation. Since blood carries oxygen and nutrients to your skin, improved blood flow will improve the skin’s complexion.
Raw cacao is a skin healer and protector
Raw cacao’s high levels of antioxidants help fight skin ageing and rejuvenate the skin
Cocoa flavanols are the special phytonutrients found in raw cacao beans.
when flavanols accumulate in the hippocampus of the brain, Cognitive function in the brain improves.
lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, and aid in preventing blood clots
Loaded with magnesium,zinc, calcium,copper and selenium.
The flavonoids in cacao powder may help increase insulin sensitivity, reducing your risk of diabetes
raw cacao contains 40 times more antioxidants per 100g than blueberries? It’s safe to say that consuming raw cacao is the best way to get your antioxidants.
It is a bitter, stimulant, diuretic herb that stimulates the nervous system, lowers blood pressure and dilates the coronary arteries

25/03/2024

Avena abyssinica/Wild oat
Ethiopian oat
Alkaline rice

The seed can be cooked whole, though it is more commonly ground into a flour and used as a cereal in all the ways that oats are used, especially as a porridge but also to make biscuits, sourdough bread etc. The seed can also be sprouted and eaten raw or cooked in salads, stews etc. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute.
Very high in iron, copper, manganese, zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, silicon and dietary fiber.
It has cholesterol lowering properties and it’s great for people with high cholesterol. It also improves blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. The ‭ ‬treatment ‭ ‬with ‭ Avena Abyssinia ‬increased
insulin activity and improved sensitivity for normalizi‭ng ‬blood glucose level and reduce glucose production by the liver making it great for diabetics. Has anti bacterial effects and has exhibited anti inflammatory activities especially for skin issues. ‭ Avena Abyssinia exerted antidepressant activity, and it was useful where lowered ‬
‭mood is associated with anxiety and nervous exhaustion, ‬
‭especially during menopause. The fresh plant is a tonic ‬
‭remedy for all types of nervous debility, and can help to improve sleep duration and quality. Great for stress management and fatigue related to stress. ‬Have been shown to absorb intestinal toxins and ‭ ‬increase ‭ ‬excretion ‭ ‬of ‭ ‬intestinal ‭ ‬toxins.
used ‭ ‬as ‭ ‬cardiac ‭ ‬and ‭ ‬nerve ‭ ‬tonic, ‭ ‬for
s***matorrhoea, palpitation, sleeplessness, antispasmodic, for diarrhoea, dysentery, and colitis. It’s also used as
thymoleptic, antidepressant and externally as ‭ ‬emollient. Very effective in treating impotence and premature ej*******on. Induces the production of testosterone. Used for general weakness, insomnia, stress and nervous disorders. Treats coughs, colds, flus and rheumatism. It improves stamina of the body. It’s a nervine and uterine tonic. Great for alcohol and narcotic addiction.

AVENA SATIVA.... Wild OATS... Is in the family of grasses POACEAE. It's a specie of cereal grass known for its high nutritious seeds. It's a rich source of proteins, minerals,Lipids, Glucans, Aventgramides, Indolealkaloids, Flavanoids, Triterpenoidsaponins etc

12/03/2024

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11/03/2024

Lambs quarters Fat Hen (Chenopodium album)
Very high in iron, calcium,potassium, copper , manganese and phosphorus.
lambsquarters is a highly nutritious and healthy addition to the diet. The raw greens (leaves and young stalks) can be used in salads, smoothies, and juices. They may be steamed, sautéed, curried, or added to soups, especially if consumed in large quantities.
lamb’s quarters has been used medicinally as a tea to treat stomach aches and diarrhea. Crushed up and applied to the skin, it can relieve burns, itches, and inflammation.
Used to treat malabsorption, weak and heavy muscles, a overall wellness food
A valuable source of amino acids which are responsible for protein production
The whitish dust present on each leaf is made up of mineral salts from the soil and is an indication of its mineral-rich value. Often the lambsquarter leaves will taste salty and therefore make quite a nutritious salt replacement or addition to dishes! Lambsquarter seasoning is made easily by drying the leaves and mixing them with other spices.
The seeds make a highly nutritious food staple for multiple uses in recipes. They can be harvested in the fall and ground into cereal or used as flour for bread. Similar to quinoa, lambsquarter seeds can be easily sprouted in one to two days. Add the sprouts to any meal to benefit from the rich nutrients.
When the leaves are chewed into a green paste and applied to the body, it makes a great poultice for insect bites, minor scrapes, injuries, inflammation, and sunburn. The greens are beneficial for soothing arthritic joint pain when chewed into a mash and placed directly on the sensitive areas.
A tea of the leaves is beneficial for diarrhea, internal inflammation, stomach aches, and loss of appetite. The tea can also be used as a wash to heal skin irritations and other external complaints. Soaking the body in bathwater with lambsquarter tea added will support skin health by toning and tightening the tissues.
The green leaves when eaten in their fresh raw state are particularly beneficial for supporting the healing of anemic blood conditions. The leaves are exceptionally rich in iron and help to increase blood cell count and overall vitality of the circulatory system. The greens and seeds are very high in protein and phenolic content, and also have significant antioxidant capacity for eliminating unwanted free radicals in the body.
The roots contain a significant amount of saponin, which creates a natural soapy quality when mashed or beaten. In addition to the roots being extremely useful in making a cleansing soap, the composition of saponin also creates a cleansing and laxative effect in the body when drunk as a tea. Lambsquarter root tea is helpful for removing excesses from the body by the way of assisting elimination.
The young lambsquarter green juice is delicious, but when the leaves get older, make sure to taste them first to know if the flavor is agreeable to you. The gentle astringent properties of lambsquarter make it healthy for tightening internal organs as well as externally for skin. The juice makes a beautifying and cleansing body wash. It is also a useful mouthwash for tightening the gums and eliminating bad breath.
frequent consumption of lamb’s quarter is recommended to get relief from osteoporosis

10/03/2024

Cleome gynandra/SPIDER PLANT/SAGAA/MGAGANI/THAGETI/AFRICAN CABBAGE
contains phenol compounds which can be used to cure diseases such as cancer, asthma, diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
The plant has insecticidal properties .
Its’ oil is an ingredient in the manufacture of detergents.
The plant has been beneficial when used in some communities to speed up the process of childbirth and ease labor pains. After giving birth, the women eat the vegetables to regain strength and improve lactation. It also helps to replenish lost blood after childbirth because of its’ rich iron content.
Leaves (often with flowers) are widely used as vegetables in Kenya, especially in western and coastal regions.
Usually cooked with other vegetables such as cowpeas, amaranth (Luhya, Pokot, Luo) and spider plant (Pokot).
Root infusion used for chest pain (Makueni); vegetable is a cure for constipation (Luo). Water obtained after boiling leaves is used to treat diarrhea (Luo).
Leaves are considered very good for the stomach and to have antiscorbutic properties
The seed contains an edible polyunsaturated oil, which is extracted by simple pressing and does not need refining.
The leaves have various medicinal uses everywhere the plant occurs, mainly being applied externally. They are considered to be antirheumatic, disinfectant, rubefacient and vesicant.
An infusion is taken internally and as an e***a in the treatment of bronchitis. A leaf-macerate, combined with pimento, is given as an e***a for rheumatism.
The leaves are probably most commonly as a counter-irritant to relieve local pain, being either rubbed on to the affected area or used as a poultice. Some care needs to be exercised because, if left on the skin too long, the leaves can cause blisters. Conditions treated include rheumatism, lumbago, etc.
Another very common usage is as ear drops (often with oil added) to treat conditions such as otitis and earache.This treatment can cause pain to the ears and eyes, so caution needs to be employed.
The leaves are rubbed on the hands and then inhaled like smelling salts as a remedy for headache - another headache cure, which is said to be effective in about five minutes, is to rub the leaves into small cuts on the temples, whilst the leaf sap is also given in nasal instillation.
An infusion of the leaves is used for bathing infants, while in general it is recognized as a revigorant and defatigant, especially in treating debilitation of old men
A leaf-mash is warmed and laid on swollen armpit bubos and over the kidneys.
A decoction of the root is used to treat fevers.
The juice of the root is used to relieve scorpion stings.
The seeds are anthelmintic and rubefacient.

06/03/2024

NOPAL CACTUS/PRICKLY PEAR/
The fruit is very refreshing somewhat like a water melon in flavor. The juice is of high nutritional value.
The pads are watery and mucilaginous.
The flowers and stems are antispasmodic, diuretic and emollient.
The flowers are astringent and are used to reduce bleeding and treat problems of the gastro-intestinal tract, especially diarrhoea, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
The flowers are also used in the treatment of an enlarged prostate gland.
A piece of the stem is placed in water, and the water given as a remedy for dropsy.
Several thin slices of the stem are warmed and placed in water, and the water is drunk as a remedy for stomach inflammations.
An infusion of the ground stem is used for treating stomach ulcers.
The split stems have been bound around injured limbs as a first aid measure.
Slices of the stem are applied to inflammations of the joints, skin and intestines to draw off heat.
A small piece of the stem in a glass of water is used for removing mucus from inflamed eyes.
The fruit is diuretic and it’s great for kidneys
Prickly pears cactus plant is capable of decreasing the blood sugar levels and can be very beneficial to people with diabetes. The nopal has an antihyperglycemic effect that prevents the elevation of glucose, helping the pancreas to not overproduce insulin. Cactus plants are loaded with of anti viral and anti inflammatory properties. It can also be used as a base for soaps or shampoos. The fruit is used to make a delicious Jam

04/03/2024

Corchorus olitorius/Apoth/Mrenda/Jute mallow
The plant is a very popular vegetable crop in many tropical countries, where it makes an excellent spinach substitute in areas with hot summers. The plant is also the source of an excellent fibre. It is often cultivated in the tropics and warm temperate areas both for the fibre in its stem and also for its edible leaves.
Young leaves are added to salads whilst older leaves are cooked as a pot-herb. The dried leaves can be used as a thickener in soups.
Leaves and young shoots are normally harvested when about 20 - 30cm long.
A tea is made from the dried leaves. Immature fruits are added to salads or used as a potherb. The leaves are demulcent, diuretic, febrifuge and tonic. They are used in the treatment of chronic cystitis, gonorrhoea and dysuria. A cold infusion is said to restore the appetite and strength. The seeds are purgative. High in iron, folate, fiber, calcium, carotene, vitamin c and zinc.

Mrenda leaves are rich in Vitamins E, A and C. These three nutrients are potent antioxidants that protect the cells from free radicals. The antioxidants in these leaves can also help to improve vision and fertility among other benefits.

Vitamin C which is abundant in jute leaves is essential in helping the immune system ward off colds and viruses.

In addition to fighting colds, vitamin C can also keep you from suffering further complications like lung infections and pneumonia.

One of the most celebrated medical benefits of mrenda leaves is their ability to battle inflammation in the body. Because they contain a variety of antioxidants, eating jute leaves can help to protect against damage caused by inflammation. It is also believed that jute leaves have anti-inflammatory properties.

Restless leg syndrome is a common condition usually caused by iron deficiency. Because jute leaves are rich in iron, eating them regularly can help to improve the condition. Research shows that the jute plants contain up to 2.73mg of iron which is more than a third of the daily recommended value. Eating jute leaves can also help to curb muscle spasms which are also considered to be caused by a lack of enough iron. Jute leaves are not only a delicacy in many countries. They are also a superfood with numerous health and medical benefits that promote the general well-being of the body

01/03/2024

BIDENS PILOSA/BLACK JACK
Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked.
good source of iodine.
widely used in traditional medicine in the treatment of a wide range of complaints, often being used to soothe pain.
The leaves are considered to be alterative, antiinflammatory, carminative, styptic and vermifuge.
Taken as an infusion or decoction, or as a juice of the leaves, it is used to treat a range of digestive problems, including stomach aches, bloat, constipation, diarrhoea, and intestinal worms; as well as coughs, angina, headache, fever, diabetes, muscular pains etc.
Eating the leaves as a vegetable in the daily diet has been observed to prevent goitre in the Philippines.
A juice made from the leaves is used to dress wounds and ulcers.
The leaf sap is used for treating burns, sores, itchy skin etc, and as an eyewash for itching and tired eyes.
The whole plant is antirheumatic, it is also used in e***as to treat intestinal ailments.
An infusion is used to treat diabetes, thrush, the oesophagus and stomach-ache.
The roots are used to treat constipation and malaria. They are chewed to relieve toothache.
The crushed flower-heads are used externally to extract pus from boils.
A tincture of the flowers and leaves is used as a mouthwash against toothache.
Substances isolated from the leaves are bactericidal and fungicidal, they are used in the treatment of thrush and candida.
The plant is collected for the extraction of natural dyes.
The root is washed and dried, then used as a painting brush.