Rumput Mutiara Tanaman Obat Indonesia

Hedyotis corymbosa (L.] Lamk.)

Sinonim :
Oldenlandia corymbosa, Linn.

Familia :
Rubiaceae

Uraian :
Rumput tumbuh rindang berserak, agak lemah, tinggi 15 - 50 cm, tumbuh subur pada tanah lembab di sisi jalan, pinggir selokan, mempunyai banyak percabangan. Batang bersegi, daun berhadapan bersilang, tangkal daun pendek/hampir duduk, panjang daun 2 - 5 cm, ujung runcing, tulang daun satu di tengah. Ujung daun mempunyal rambut yang pendek. Bunga ke luar dari ketiak daun, bentuknya seperti payung berwarna putih, berupa bunga majemuk 2-5, tangkai bunga (induk) keras seperti kawat, panjangnya 5 10 mm. Buah built, ujungnya pecah-pecah. Rumput ini mempunyai khasiat sama seperti Hedyotis diffusa Willd. = Rumput Iidah ular = Baihua she she cao.

Nama Lokal :
Rumput siku-siku, bunga telor belungkas (Indonesia); Daun mutiara, rumput mutiara (Jakarta); Katepan, urek-urek polo (Jawa), Pengka (Makasar); Shui xian cao (China).

Penyakit Yang Dapat Diobati :
Tonsilis, Bronkhitis, Gondongan, Pneumonia, Radang usus buntu; Hepatitis, Radang panggul, Infeksi saluran kemih, Bisul, Borok; Kanker: Lymphosarcoma, Ca lambung, Ca cervix, kanker payudara, rectum, fibrosarcoma, dan Ca nasophar;

Pemanfaatan :
BAGIAN YANG DIPAKAI:
Seluruh tanaman, segar atau dikeringkan.

KEGUNAAN:
- Tonsilitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, gondongan (Mumps).
- Radang usus buntu (Acute appendicitis).
- Hepatitis, cholecystitis.
- Penyakit radang panggul (Pelvic inflammatory disease), infeksi
saluran kemih.
- Bisul (carbuncle), borok,
- Kanker: Lymphosarcoma, Ca lambung, Ca cervix, kanker payudara,
rectum, fibrosarcoma, dan Ca nasopharynx.

PEMAKAIAN:
15 - 60 gr, rebus. Sudah dibuat tablet, granule, dan obat suntik.

PEMAKAIAN LUAR:
- Memar, pyodermi, gigitan ular, tersiram air panas, tulang patah, terkilir:
Lumatkan herba segar, untuk dibubuhkan di tempat yang sakit.

- Tersiram air panas : Herba segar secukupnya direbus, untuk cuci.

CARA PEMAKAIAN:
1. Radang usus buntu (Acute simple appendicitis) dan peritonitis lokal
yang ringan:
60 gr herba direbus, dibagi untuk 2 - 3 X minum, selama 6 - 8 hari.
Pada kasus berat, harus dengan campuran lain.

2. Sumbatan saluran sperma (Epididymic stasis):
30 gr herba ini direbus, minum selama 3 - 4 minggu, pada kasus-
kasus nyeri buah zakar akibat gumpalan sperma setelah dilakukan
pengikatan saluran epididymis.

3. Kanker :
30 - 60 gr direbus, minum. Ditambahkan pada pengobatan
convensional/obat anti neoplastic, baik bersama-sama atau
diberikan berseling.

EFEK YANG MENYIMPANG:
Beberapa penderita merasakan mulut kering setelah pemakaian selama 10 hari. Suntikan dosis tinggi menyebabkan penurunan sel darah putih yang ringan, dan kembali normal setelah 3 - 5 hari obat dihentikan. Beberapa kasus chronic asthmatic bronchitis menyebabkan nervous.
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Belimbing wuluh tanaman obat Indonesia

Belimbing wuluh
(Averrhoa bilimbi L.)

Sinonim :

Familia :
Oxalidaceae

Uraian :
Pohon kecil, tinggi mencapai 10 m dengan batang yang tidak begitu besar dan mempunyai garis tengah hanya sekitar 30 cm. Ditanam sebagai pohon buah, kadang tumbuh liar dan ditemukan dari dataran rendah sampai 500 m dpi. Pohon yang berasal dari Amerika tropis ini menghendaki tempat tumbuh tidak ternaungi dan cukup lembab. Belimbing wuluh mempunyai batang kasar berbenjol-benjol, percabangan sedikit, arahnya condong ke atas. Cabang muda berambut halus seperti beludru, warnanya coklat muda. Daun berupa daun majemuk menyirip ganjil dengan 21-45 pasang anak daun. Anak daun bertangkai pendek, bentuknya bulat telur sampai jorong, ujung runcing, pangkal membundar, tepi rata, panjang 2-10 cm, lebar 1-3 cm, warnanya hijau, permukaan bawah hijau muda. Perbungaan berupa malai, berkelompok, keluar dari batang atau percabangan yang besar, bunga kecil-kecil berbentuk bintang warnanya ungu kemerahan. Buahnya buah buni, bentuknya bulat lonjong bersegi, panjang 4-6,5 ern, warnanya hijau kekuningan, bila masak berair banyak, rasanya asam. Biji bentuknya bulat telur, gepeng. Rasa buahnya asam, digunakan sebagai sirop penyegar, bahan penyedap masakan, membersihkan noda pada kain, mengkilapkan barang-barang yang terbuat dari kuningan, membersihkan tangan yang kotor atau sebagai bahan obat tradisional. Perbanyakan dengan biji dan cangkok.

Nama Lokal :
Limeng, selimeng, thlimeng (Aceh), selemeng (Gayo),; Asom, belimbing, balimbingan (Batak), malimbi (Nias),; balimbieng (Minangkabau), belimbing asam (Melayu),; Balimbing (Lampung). calincing, balingbing (Sunda),; Balimbing wuluh (Jawa), bhalingbhing bulu (Madura).; Blingbing buloh (Bali), limbi (Bima), balimbeng (Flores),; Libi (Sawu), belerang (Sangi).;


Penyakit Yang Dapat Diobati :
Batuk, sariawan (stomatitis), perut sakit, gondongan (parotitis),; Rematik, batuk rejan, gusi berdarah, sariawan, sakit gigi berlubang; Jerawat, panu, tekanan darah tinggi (hipertensi), kelumpuhan,; Memperbaiki fungsi pencernaan, radang rektum.;

Pemanfaatan :
BAGIAN YANG DIPAKAI: Daun, bunga, buah.

KEGUNAAN:
Bunga:
- Batuk.
- Sariawan (stomatitis)

Daun:
- Perut sakit. Gondongan (Parotitis).
- Rematik.

Buah:
- Batuk rejan.
- Gusi berdarah, sariawan.
- Sakit gigi berlubang.
- Jerawat. Panu.
- Tekanan darah tinggi.
- Kelumpuhan.
- Memperbaiki fungsi pencernaan.
- Radang rektum.

PEMAKAIAN:
Untuk minum: Lihat resep.
Pamakaian luar: Daun secukupnya setelah dicuci bersih digiling halus sampai seperti bubur, dipakai sebagal tapal (pemakaian setempat) pada gondongan, rheumatism, jerawat, panu.

CARA PEMAKAIAN:
1. Pagel linu:
1 genggam daun belimbing wuluh yang masih muda, 10 biji cengkeh,
15 biji lada, digiling halus lalu tambahkan cuka secukupnya.
Lumurkan ketempat yang sakit.

2. Gondongan:
10 ranting muda belimbing wuluh berikut daunnya dan 4 butir bawang
merah setelah dicuci bersih lalu ditumbuk halus. Balurkan ketempat
yang sakit.

3. Batuk pada anak.
Segenggam bunga belimbing wuluh, beberapa butir adas, gula
secukupnya dan air 1 cangkir, ditim selama beberapa jam. Setelah
dingin disaring dengan sepotong kain, dibagi untuk 2 kali minum,
pagi dan malam sewaktu perut kosong.

4. Batuk:
25 kuntum bunga belimbing wuluh, 1 jari rimpang temu-giring, 1 jari
kulit kayu manis, 1 jari rimpang kencur, 2 butir bawang merah, 1/4
genggam pegagan, 1/4 genggam daun saga, 1/4 genggam daun
inggu, 1/4 genggam daun sendok, dicuci dan dipotong-potong
seperlunya, direbus dengan 5 gelas air bersih sampai tersisa 2 1/4
gelas. Setelah dingin disaring, diminum dengan madu seperlunya.
Sehari 3 kali 3/4 gelas.

5. Batuk rejan:
a. 10 buah belimbing wuluh dicuci lalu ditumbuk halus-halus,
diremas dengan 2 sendok makan air garam, lalu disaring. Minum,
lakukan 2 kali sehari.

b. Buah belimbing wuluh dibuat manisan, sehari makan 3 x 6-8 buah.

6. Rematik :
a. 100 gr daun muda belimbing wuluh, 10 biji cengkeh dan 15 biji
merica dicuci lalu digiling halus, tambahkan cuka secukupnya
sampai menjadi adonan seperti bubur. Oleskan adonan bubur tadi
ketempat yang sakit.
b. 5 buah belimbing wuluh, 8 lembar daun kantil (Michelia champaca
L.), 15 biji cengkeh, 15 butir lada hitam, dicuci lalu ditumbuk
halus, diremas dengan 2 sendok makan air jeruk nipis dan
1 sendok makan minyak kayu putih. Dipakai untuk menggosok
dan mengurut bagian tubuh yang sakit. Lakukan 2-3 kali sehari.

7. Sariawan:
a. Segenggarn bunga belimbing wuluh, gula jawa secukupnya dan
1 cangkir air direbus sampai kental. Setelah dingin disaring,
dipakai untuk membersihkan mulut dan mengoles sariawan.

b. 2/3 genggam bunga belimbing wuluh, dicuci lalu direbus dengan
3 gelas air bersih sampai tersisa 2 1/4 gelas. Setelah dingin
disaring lalu diminum, sehari 3 kali 3/4 gelas.

c. 3 buah belimbing wuluh, 3 butir bawang merah, 1 buah pala yang
muda, 10 lembar daun seriawan, 3/4 sendok teh adas, 3/4 jari
pulosari, dicuci lalu ditumbuk halus, diremas dengan 3 sendok
makan minyak kelapa, diperas lalu disaring. Dipakai untuk
mengoles luka-luka akibat sariawan, 6-7 kali sehari.

8. Jerawat:
a. Buah belimbing wuluh secukupnya dicuci lalu ditumbuk halus,
diremas dengan air garam seperlunya, untuk menggosok muka
yang berjerawat. Lakukan 3 kali sehari.

b. 6 buah belimbing wuluh dan 1/2 sendok teh bubuk belerang,
digiling halus lalu diremas dengan 2 sendok makan air jeruk nipis.
Ramuan ini dipakai untuk menggosok dan melumas muka yang
berjerawat. Lakukan 2-3 kali sehari.

9. Panu:
10 buah belimbing wuluh dicuci lalu digiling halus, tambahkan kapur
sirih sebesar biji asam, diremas sampai rata. Ramuan ini dipakai
untuk menggosok kulit yang terserang panu. Lakukan 2 kali sehari.
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History and Benefits of Custard Apple

Author: peterhutch
History---The Apple is a fruit of the temperate zones and only reaches perfection in their cooler regions. It is a fruit of long descent and in the Swiss lake-dwellings small apples have been found, completely charred but still showing the seed-valves and the grain of the flesh. It exists in its wild state in most countries of Europe and also in the region of the Caucasus: in Norway, it is found in the lowlands as far north as Drontheim.

The Custard Apple Tree is erect with a rounded spreading crown and trunk, and flowers not completely open. All parts of this plant, apart from its culinary uses, have great medicinal values, that many of us are unaware of. The decoction made out the leaves of this plant serve as vermifuge.

The custard Apple Plant
The custard apple plant is an evergreen shrub and reaches a maximum of 6 mts. The plant bears flowers in the mature branches and the fruits develop in the mature branches and are usually round. The flesh is white and creamy with a sugary taste. The seeds are black in colour with a shine. The seeds are not consumed as they are slightly poisonous.

Mexican Custard Apple
This fruit, native to the Andes, can be oval, cone-shaped, or heart-shaped; it has a thin, inedible skin with markings that resemble large scales. The skin color varies from brownish-red to green, turning to yellow and almost black as the fruit becomes ripe. Its off-white flesh can be separated into sectors, each with its own shiny black seed, may be granular like a pear, and is sweet, juicy, and flavorful.

Medicinal Uses
The chief dietetic value of apples lies in the malic and tartaric acids. These acids are of signal benefit to persons of sedentary habits, who are liable to liver derangements, and they neutralize the acid products of gout and indigestion. 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is a respectable old rhyme that has some reason in it.

Medicinal Uses---The chief dietetic value of apples lies in the malic and tartaric acids. These acids are of signal benefit to persons of sedentary habits, who are liable to liver derangements, and they neutralize the acid products of gout and indigestion. 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is a respectable old rhyme that has some reason in it.

The acids of the Apple not only make the fruit itself digestible, but even make it helpful in digesting other foods. Popular instinct long ago led to the association of apple sauce with such rich foods as pork and goose, and the old English fancy for eating apple pie with cheese, an obsolete taste, nowadays, is another example of instinctive inclination, which science has approved.

Sitafal: The Sugar Apple
Annona squamosa belongs to family Annonaceae and it is known as Sugar apple or Custard apple in English. A shrub or small tree up to 6 m high, Custard apple is edible fruit with white pulp that contains many black shiny seeds in it. It is commonly found in deciduous forests and also cultivated in many parts of India. Pulp of the fruit is eaten fresh or converted into juice or shake. Fruits are normally eaten fresh. It is known for various medicinal properties too.

Grape Apple Salad Recipe
In the catalog of fruit salads, grape apple salad recipe is hitting the top score. Grape apple fruit salad recepie gives you an ultimate opportunity to savor the wonderful taste of beautiful colored fresh grapes and apples. Read further to learn the steps as to how to make the receipe of grape apple salad.

Custard Apples having Protiens
Custard apples are a well-balanced food having protein, fibre, minerals, vitamins, energy and little fat. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C, a good source of dietary fibre, a useful source of Vitamin B6, magnesium and potassium, and with some B2 and complex carbohydrate.

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Buah Nona Tanaman Obat

Buah Nona
(Annona reticulata L.)

Sinonim :
Annona asiatica Lour. Annona longifolia Sesse et Moc.

Familia :
Annonaceae (Anacardiaceae).

Uraian :
Pohon atau perdu, tinggi 3-7 m, semua bagian jika diremas berbau kuat. Daun memanjang sampai bentuk Ianset, 9-30 kali 3,5-7 cm, cukup lemas, tepi rata. Bunga dalam karangan yang pendek, berbunga 2-10. Daun kelopak waktu kuncup tersusun secara katup, segitiga kecil, pada pangkalnya bersatu. Daun mahkota terluar berdaging sangat tebal, 2-3 cm panjangnya, dari dalam putih kekuningan, dengan pangkal berongga akhirnya ungu. Daun mahkota yang dalam sangat kecil. Dasar bunga meninggi. Benang sari banyak, putih. Penghubung ruang sari di atas ruang sari melebar, dan menutup ruangnya. Bakal buah banyak. Kepala putik boleh dikatakan duduk. Buah majemuk lebih kurang bentuk bola, garis tengah 5-12 cm; anak buah khususnya dengan ujung datar, juga pada waktu masak masih berhubungan. Biji coklat hitam. Daging buah putih kotor. Pohon buah dari Hindia Barat. Bagian yang Digunakan Biji, buah muda, dan daun.

Nama Lokal :
NAMA DAERAH: Buwah nona, Buah nona kapri, Jambu nona. Serba rabsa (Aceh); Buwah unah (Lampung); Manowa, Nona (Sunda); Kanowa, Kemulwa, Kluwa (Jawa); Buwah nyonya (Ambon). NAMA ASING: NAMA SIMPLISIA Annonae reticulatae Semen; Biji Buah Nona. Annonae reticulatae Folium; Daun Buah Nona.
Penyakit Yang Dapat Diobati :
SIFAT KHAS Kelat, menetralkan, dan beracun. KHASIAT Biji: Insektisida. Daun: Anti inflamasi dan antelmintik.

Pemanfaatan :
KEGUNAAN
Biji: Kutu kepala (obat luar).
Daun:
1.Sariawan.
2.Obat cacing.

Buah muda:
1.Disentri.
2.Mencret.
3.Obat cacing.

RAMUAN DAN TAKARAN
Obat Cacing
Ramuan:
Daun Buah Nona segar 4 gram
Air 110 ml

Cara pembuatan:
Dibuat infus atau diseduh.

Cara pemakaian:
Diminum sehari 1 kali 100 ml.

Lama pengobatan:
Diulang selama 4 hari.

Sariawan
Ramuan:
Daun Buah Nona segar 4 gram
Daun Sirih segar 3 helai
Daun Saga 4 gram
Air 110 ml
Serbuk gips (ditambahkan setelah ramuan dingin) 6 gram

Cara pembuatan:
Dibuat infus atau diseduh.

Cara pemakaian:
Diminum 1 kali sehari 100 ml.

Lama pengobatan:
Diulang selama 7 hari.

Komposisi :
Tanin, alkaloid anonaina, dan retikulina.
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Greges Otot

Greges Otot Tanaman Obat Indonesia

(Equisetum debile Roxb.)
Sinonim :

Familia :
Equisetaceae

Uraian :
Tumbuh ditempat terbuka atau sedikit ternaungi, berkumpul pada tanah lembah berpasir dan berbatu-batu yang banyak digenangi air, sepanjang aliran air di pegunungan, tepi sungai, selokan atau di rawa-rawa. Herba ini dapat ditemukan dari 300-2.700 m dpl. Tanaman pakuan yang tumbuh tegak atau tumbuh ke atas diantara tumbuhan lain, tinggi sekitar 1 m. Pangkal kadang merayap, ujung berjuntai, batang agak lemas, berongga dengan diameter 2-10 mm, bergaris-garis, beruas panjang. Cabang-cabang berkarang keluar dari buku-bukunya, selalu hijau dengan akar rimpang yang merayap. Daun keluar di atas buku, tersusun berkarang, kecil, lancip, berbentuk sisik dan merupakan sebuah kelopak tipis. Kantong spora terletak di ujung batang, berupa bulir, panjang 1-2,5 cm bentuknya lonjong dengan ujung yang tajam. Daun spora berbentuk perisai segi enam, bertangkai, di tengah-tengah berangkai dan susunannya berkeliling. Perbanyakan dengan spora.

Nama Lokal :
Bibitungan, tata-ropongan (Sunda), lorogan haji, petungan,; sempol, tepung balung, tikei balung, tropongan (Jawa),; Sodlisoan (Madura). rumput betung, sendep-sendep (Sumatera);

Penyakit Yang Dapat Diobati :
Radang mata, Influenza, demam, diare, radang usus, hepatitis; Kencing atau berak berdarah, bengkak, tulang patah, wasir; Rematik;

Pemanfaatan :
BAGIAN YANG DIPAKAI:
Seluruh herba. Tanaman dicuci bersih, dipotong-potong seperlunya. Jemur untuk disimpan.

KEGUNAAN:
- Radang mata merah (acute conjunctivitis).
- Radang saluran air mata (ductus lacrimalis).
- Menghambat pembentukan selaput pada mata (pterygium).
- Influenza, demam.
- Diare, radang usus. Hepatitis.
- Kencing berdarah (hematuria), berak darah, darah haid banyak.
- Kencing kurang lancar, bengkak (edema).
- Tulang patah, rematik.
- Wasir (hemorrhoid).

PEMAKAIAN:
Untuk minum: 10-15 g herba kering, rebus.
Pemakaian luar: Dibuat parem. Digunakan untuk sakit pada persendian, digosokkan pada anak untuk memperkuat anggota gerak dan obat luka.

CARA PEMAKAIAN:
1. Tulang patah:
Bila kedudukan tulang baik, ambil 2 batang herba segar seutuhnya,
dicuci lalu ditumbuk halus, remas dengan air garam secukupnya.
Ramuan ini dipakai untuk menurap bagian yang cedera, lalu dibalut.
Diganti 2 kali sehari.

2. Hepatitis, wasir: 30 g herba,greges otot direbus, minum sebagai teh.

3. Acute conjunctivitis, radang mata:
Greges otot, biji boroco (Celosia argentea L.), bunga chrysant
(Chrysanthemum indicum), kulit sejenis jangkrik (Cryptotympana
atrata = cicada), masing-masing 10 g, rebus. Setelah dingin
disaring, minum.

4. Rematik:
15 g herba kering dan sebutir asam (Tamarindus indica) direbus
dengan 3 gelas air bersih sampai tersisa 1 gelas. Setelah dingin
disaring, minum pagi dan sore hari, sampai sembuh.

5. Wasir:
30 g herba segar greges otot dicuci bersih lalu digiling halus.
Tempelkan pada wasirnya.

CATATAN : Pemakaian lama, dapat mengganggu fungsi ginjal.
Komposisi :
SIFAT KIMIAWI DAN EFEK FARMAKOLOGIS: Manis, sedikit pahit, netral. Anti radang, peluruh kencing (diuretik), pengobatan radang mata, menghilangkan angin dan panas, astringent, antihemorrhoid, menghentikan perdarahan. KANDUNGAN KIMIA: Asam kersik 5%-10%, asam oksalat, asam malat, asam akonitat (equisetic acid), asam tanat, kalium, natrium, thiaminase dan saponin.

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Herbs for Diabetes

Author: Dr. Ripudaman Singh

Herbs for Diabetes

This is only informative aspect of writing before applying them do consult your doctor or Ayurvedic Vaid

Blueberry leaves (Vaccinium myrtillus)
A decoction of the leaves of the blueberry has a long history of folk use in the treatment of diabetes. The compound myrtillin (an anthocyanoside) is apparently the most active ingredient. Upon injection it is somewhat weaker than insulin, but is less toxic, even at 50 times the 1 g per day therapeutic dose. A single dose can produce beneficial effects lasting several weeks.

Blueberry anthocyanosides also increase capillary integrity, inhibit free-radical damage and improve the tone of the vascular system. In Europe, it is used as an anti-haemorrhagic agent in the treatment of eye diseases including diabetic retinopathy.

Bilberry

Bilberry may lower the risk of some diabetic complications, such as diabetic cataracts and retinopathy.

Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)
Bitter melon, also known as balsam pear, is a tropical vegetable widely cultivated in Asia, Africa and South America, and has been used extensively in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes. The blood sugar lowering action of the fresh juice or extract of the unripe fruit has been clearly established in both experimental and clinical studies.

Bitter melon is composed of several compounds with confirmed anti-diabetic properties. Charantin, extracted by alcohol, is a hypoglycaemic agent composed of mixed steroids that is more potent than the drug tolbutamide which is often used in the treatment of diabetes. Momordica also contains an insulin-like polypeptide, polypeptide-P, which lowers blood sugar levels when injected subcutaneously into type 1 diabetic patients. The oral administration of 50-60 ml of the juice has shown good results in clinical trials.

Excessively high doses of bitter melon juice can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. Small children or anyone with hypoglycemia should not take bitter melon, since this herb could theoretically trigger or worsen low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. Furthermore, diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs (such as chlorpropamide, glyburide, or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon with caution, as it may potentiate the effectiveness of the drugs, leading to severe hypoglycemia.

Cinnamon - Triples insulin's efficiency.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated the antidiabetic properties of fenugreek seeds. The active ingredient responsible for the antidiabetic properties of fenugreek is in the defatted portion of the seed that contains the alkaloid trogonelline, nicotinic acid and coumarin.

Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar, Meshasringi, Cherukurinja)

Gymnema assists the pancreas in the production of insulin in Type 2 diabetes. Gymnema also improves the ability of insulin to lower blood sugar in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It decreases cravings for sweet. This herb can be an excellent substitute for oral blood sugar-lowering drugs in Type 2 diabetes. Some people take 500 mg per day of gymnema extract.

Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba extract may prove useful for prevention and treatment of early-stage diabetic neuropathy.

Onion and Garlic ( Allium cepa and Allium sativum)

Onion and garlic have significant blood sugar lowering action. The principal active ingredients are believed to be allyl propyl disulphide (APDS) and diallyl disulphide oxide (allicin), although other constitutents such as flavonoids may play a role as well.

Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that APDS lowers glucose levels by competing with insulin for insulin-inactivating sites in the liver. This results in an increase of free insulin. APDS administered in doses of 125 mg/ kg to fasting humans was found to cause a marked fall in blood glucose levels and an increase in serum insulin. Allicin doses of 100 mg/kg produced a similar effect.

Onion extract was found to reduce blood sugar levels during oral and intravenous glucose tolerance. The effect improved as the dosage was increased; however, beneficial effects were observed even for low levels that used in the diet (eg., 25 to 200 grams). The effects were similar in both raw and boiled onion extracts. Onions affect the hepatic metabolism of glucose and/or increases the release of insulin, and/or prevent insulin's destruction.

The additional benefit of the use of garlic and onions are their beneficial cardiovascular effects. They are found to lower lipid levels, inhibit platelet aggregation and are antihypertensive. So, liberal use of onion and garlic are recommended for diabetic patients.

Stevia

Stevia has been used traditionally to treat diabetes. Early reports suggested that stevia might have beneficial effects on glucose tolerance (and therefore potentially help with diabetes), although not all reports have confirmed this. Even if stevia did not have direct antidiabetic effects, its use as a sweetener could reduce intake of sugars in such patients.

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Cold and Flu - Protection, Prevention and Treatment

Author: Kyle J. Norton

Cold and flu are the most commonly occurring illnesses in the entire world, with more than 1 billion colds per year reported in the United States alone. The common cold is a self-limit

ed illness caused by any 1 of more than 200 viruses. You usually do not need to call your doctor if you catch a cold. For more severe symptoms or a prolonged duration of symptoms, you should visit your doctor. An office visit will usually be fine.

I. How to protect yourself from cold and flu

1. Stop stress - Pushing yourself too hard depresses the immune system. When your defenses are down, you are vulnerable to a cold or flu virus.

2. Healthy diet - A healthy diet is important to keep your immune system strong. Avoid junk food and consume more fruits, vegetables and plenty of non-caffeinated liquids.

3. Taking vitamin C daily - During cold season, taking extra vitamin C helps to strengthen your defenses against cold viruses. This helps to reduce the severity of cold symptoms. Be sure to wash your hand after using any office equipment, especially when one of your co-workers have colds.

II. If you have a cold

1. Drink a lot of hot fluids Traditionally, a family member who has cold or flu is only allowed to take hot chicken soup and chicken congee, avoiding all the hard to digest and cold foods. No one knows why but it works more effectively. Hot tea also keep the nasal passages open.

2. Take an antihistamine to relieve stuffy nose.

3. Treat coughs with the right cough medicine Coughs that produce phlegm can be treated by the ingredient guaifenesin which loosens the mucus that causes you to cough. If you have a dry and irritating cough, dextromethorphan might be used to suppress it during the night so you can sleep. Unless absolutely necessary do not use antibiotics. Overuse of antibiotics do more harm than good to your body.

III. Prevention and Treatment with Foods
A.Here are some foods that can be eaten regularly so you can strengthen up your immune system and kill the bugs before they can attack.

1. Chicken soup
No one knows how, but it works. It was nothing compared to the improvement after intake of chicken soup, our body might need to negate the effects of steam from hot water and hot chicken soup. If you look closer to any chicken soup recipe, you can see there are a lot of garlic, onions, peppers, etc which are natural remedies helping to improve immune system.

2. Contessa
Mix regular tea with 1 teaspoon of honey, congac, butter each and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and drink them while it is hot before bed time. You will see the difference when you wake up in the morning.

3. Honey and apple cider vinegar
Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar and an equal amount of honey. It is particularly effective for a cold with a sore throat.

4. Tea, cinnamon, sage and bay leaves
Prepare tea by steeping equal parts of cinnamon, sage, and bay leaves in hot water. Strain and before drinking the tea add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and honey.

5. Sunflower seeds
Boil 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds in 5 cups of water until there is about 2 cups of water left in the pot. Then add 2 cups of honey and 1/2 cup of gin. Take 2 teaspoons three times a day just before mealtime.

6. Drink a lot of non dairy liquid, so you can keep flushing out your system.

B. Prevention and Treatment with Nutritional Supplements
Here are some nutrients that have proven record of preventing cold and flu. Keep these nutrients in mind when the cold and flu season comes.

1. Vitamin C
This nutrient strengthens the immune system, accelerating its ability to combat harmful substances. Bowel tolerance doses can be taken orally and more can be taken with out this effect when administered intravenously.

2. Bioflavonoids
Working together with vitamin C, Bioflavonoids assists in the management of cold and flu by reducing the severity and duration of symptoms, helping to maintain and strengthen capillary and connective tissues. It also has an effectiveness of relieving varicose and surface veins.

3.DHEA
This adrenal hormone offers immune enhancing qualities and helps fight viruses.

4.Zinc
Zinc plays an important role in preventing and treating cold and flu. It is required by the thymus gland that is a major link in the immune system, helping to produce highly differentiated and educated cells that can fight off the onslaught of new bacteria and viruses.

5. Shark liver oil
Seagate shark liver oil has one of the highest natural levels of Omega 3 fatty acids in the world. Deficiencies in these fatty acids have been noticed in studies involving people having nervous disorders. Shark liver oil also helps in boosting the production of virus fighting cytokines and alkylglycerols make shark liver oil the natural fighter of antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal forces.

6.Melatonin
Melatonin has the ability to trigger T-helper-cell production. T-helper-cells are necessary for the immune system in recognizing cancer cells, viruses, bacteria and fungi.

There are many more nutrients which have a power in strengthening your immune system, helping to fend of cold and flu such as medical mushroom, gamma- Linoleic acid, and etc.

C. Prevention and Treatment with With Herbs
Here are some herbs that might help to prevent cold and flu:

1.Echinacea
Echinacea boosts the immune system to help prevent cold, flu, allergies and minor upper respiratory infections therefore it has an effectiveness of treating cold, flu & sinus relief.

3.Greentea
Green tea contains antioxidants that can help to boost immune function, therefore with immune system strengthening substances green tea protects your body from getting cold or flu. A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showed that subjects taking a special preparation of green tea as a capsule experienced 23% less of getting cold and flu overall and 36% fewer sick days.

4.Goldenseal
Goldensea provides nutrients that enhance the immune system and help fight the cold and flu, shortening the duration of colds and flu. It also is one of the most popular herbal combinations for respiratory issues, used by Native Americans for centuries.

5.Astragalus
Astralagus has been used in Asia to prevent cold and flu for more than 2,000 years. This herb stimulates the body's production of interferon, which is a potent immune protein that boosts your ability to fight infections and diseases.

6.Peppermint
Peppermint is an expectorant and a decongestant. It may offer some relief for mild asthma attacks, lessening bronchial constriction and making it easier to breathe. Peppermint promotes sweating, which could possibly help regulate body temperature during a fever, which is good news during cold and flu season.

D. Treatment with Homeopathy
Homeopathy have been proven to help relieve cold or flu. The homeopathy physician analyzes many factors, including the speed of onset of symptom, sensation, how the patient looks and his or her mental state.

1.Early stages of cold and flu

a) Aconite
This remedy is often prescribed for robust people, as well as those who eat meat often. Only 30c pellets under the tongue is needed to get a cold to disappear.

b) Belladonna
Belladonna is a remedy for serious symptoms of cold, flu, infection and sore throat.

c) Ferrum phosphoricum
This remedy is for people with a weak immune system. Cold and flu symptoms are not vague but uncomfortable. There might be a slight earache, running nose and a mild sore throat.

2. Mid-stage of cold and flu

a) Allium Cepa
People with mid stage of cold are given allium cepa when their eyes are watery and clear but nose is red and irritated. Other symptoms include multiple sneezes and burning nasal discharge.

b)Natrum Muriaticum
Person has a thick, clear fluid discharge that resembles raw egg white. Lips are dry and cracked with cold sores on the side or outside of the mouth.

3. For advanced stages of cold and flu

a) Arsenicum Album
People with symptoms of burning eyes, sinus, irritation in the nose, sneezing, extreme chill, restlessness and fever. This person feels worse at night and better in the morning.

b) Mercurius vivus
The cold is already in the advanced stage and the immune system is weakened. People have soar throats that feel with swallowing, as well as sneezing, bad cough, and night sweats.

c) Hepar Sulph
This remedy helps deep colds and flu when this turns into infection and sinusitis. The person is very chilly and there is often mucus in the lung with thick and yellow discharge. Antibiotics may be used.
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