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Friday, June 15, 2012

Goji berries

The ‘Goji’ berry is known as a Tibetan berry because it was traditionally used in the Indo Tibetan Mongolian culture for centuries. The geographic area of this ancient culture included Bhutan and all of Mongolia and a great portion of China, Tibet had much larger borders at that time. The traditional Tibetan medicinal plant collection areas remain in the same locations irreverent of political border and territory changes. The Tibetan Lycium berry ‘Goji’ was used in this ancient culture as a food because of its neutral energetic nature (neither cold or hot nature) and used in traditional medicines for the same reason because it could be utilized in a broad spectrum of Tibetan medical formulas. ‘Goji’ is the name that refers to the Tibetan variety of Lycium that is indigenous to the traditional Tibetan and Mongolian botanical collection regions and used for centuries by Tibetan doctors and the nomadic people of those areas. Fairly recently, beginning around 1996 the name ‘Goji’ was ‘borrowed’ and used to market another similar lycium berry, the Chinese ‘wolfberry’ and that caused market confusion and still remains a marketing error today. Local harvesters are careful to distinguish the Tibetan Lycium variety ‘Goji’ berry from its distantly related offspring, the Chinese Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum), pointing out that its nutrient makeup and energetic qualities differ, as do the regions and conditions within which these two different Lycium berries are growing. The Tibetan Goji Berry company is proud to continue to be a quality presence and Goji supplier and to have been part of the process of revealing Tibetan lycium to the world, in serving the world community for over thirty years with supportive customer service and quality control of the many harvests of this precious Tibetan Goji berry. May there always be a bountiful harvest! Since ancient times, goji berries have been used to treat a variety of different ailments. In fact, residents in Tibet and China still use goji berries as a powerful superfood. Traditionally these berries were used in Chinese medicine by monks. Goji berries have been used for thousands of years and are still revered to this day as one of the most powerful and nutrient dense superfoods available also known as gojibär. It is believed that goji berries were discovered by a doctor during a study of a group of people living deep in the Himalayan mountains. This society was known for its good health. In fact, many of the residents lived well into their hundreds with few health problems. Many didn’t even suffer from grey hair. He wondered what these people were doing to protect their health so effectively. Upon further study, this doctor discovered that goji berries grew naturally near the wells from which these residents drank. Goji berries would fall into the water and infuse it with their health promoting nutrients. Those living in this village also regularly ate these berries. It is believed that regular consumption of these berries led to the health and vitality experienced by those in this village. Here are some interesting facts about goji berries: •ORAC testing has revealed that goji berries have antioxidant levels more than ten times higher than blueberries and about three times higher than pomegranates. •Goji berries are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C and iron. •Per ounce, goji berries contain more vitamin C than oranges. Goji berries may hold benefits for many ailments and conditions. They are great for the eyes since they contain high levels of beta carotene. They are an excellent choice for immune system support since they contain more vitamin C per ounce than an orange. Traditionally goji berries have been used to treat liver problems, depression, allergies, insomnia and diabetes. They may also lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Many people that regularly consume these berries report feeling happier. In fact, some call the gojiberry the ‘happy berry’. They also frequently notice an increase in energy and immune function. Goji berries are easy to eat and delicious as well. They also are a great source of protein. Since they contain more than 20 vitamins and minerals, goji berries contain many of the nutrients needed for optimal health and vitality. They can be enjoyed by the handful when dried, fresh or frozen. Goji berry juices may also be available. You can also soak dried berries overnight and then puree in the blender for a make at home goji berry drink. Goji berries can also be added to smoothies, yogurts, cereals or salads. Goji berries have a strong and unique flavor. Many people find that these berries pair excellently with nuts. Try them with cashews or almonds for a delicious treat. Of the many superfruits available, goji berries are one of the most revered. This small red berry has been used in medicine for thousands of years. It is popular around the world as a tasty way to get more nutrients and antioxidants. Here are just a few ways Goji supports a healthy life. •Protects the liver — less fatigue •Helps eyesight – supports kidney function •Increases metabolic activity — burns fat and aids digestion •Boosts immune function – Lymphocytes, Interleukin 2, Immunoglobulin •Improves circulation — supports distribution of nutrients and quality energy levels •Improves sexual function and fertility — boosts libido and energy •Promotes longevity — brings life support to the blood and all internal organs •Rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, particularly carotenoids such as beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. •Test studies are showing that Goji berries may prevent the growth of cancer cells, reduce blood glucose, and lower cholesterol levels. •Goji has unique bioactive polysaccharides (LBP) — key markers for building immune response

Thursday, November 11, 2010

The Top 10 Herbs for American Gardens!

This collection is comprised of 10 components:

Fernleaf Dill
If you love the tangy flavor of fresh Dillweed with fish and vegetable dishes, Fernleaf Dill is the variety you MUST grow! Just 18 inches high, it's perfect for the kitchen windowsill or the sunny garden. Its feathery leaves are so lush and tasty that this hardworking little plant won a 1992 All-America Selection. Easy to grow and delicious!
Fernleaf Dill blooms from midsummer into fall, with flattopped blooms that may remind you of Fennel. You don't have to wait to harvest the leaves, however -- snip them with nail or kitchen scissors as soon as the plant has a few branches to spare, and enjoy them fresh for months on end! In the garden, Fernleaf Dill is a nice companion to cabbage, onion, and lettuce.


Borage
Plant this herb for the ornamental value of its starry purple-blue flowers, to attract beneficial insects to your garden, and to harvest for teas and other summer drinks. Plants self-sow freely, so you can enjoy more plants next year!


Calendula
0364. Both the petals and the leaves are edible on this useful herb. It repels destructive insects very effectively, so it's essential to the vegetable garden. And it sets lovely 2- to 3-inch yellow blooms just great for cutting, so it's needed in the annual bed and the cutting garden. Best in full sun in the north, afternoon shade in the south and southwest, it flowers heavily in spring and, if cut back in midsummer, repeats in fall! Depending on climate, expect it to reach 15 to 30 inches high and wide.

Cilantro Santo
The strong, zesty scent of this annual herb is unmistakable! Slow growing, Santo allows you to harvest just the amount you need over a long, long season. And after the flowers pass, let them go to seed and collect the seeds for use as Coriander! .

Basil Mrs. Burns' Lemon
A lemon flavor of mouth-puckering intensity! This heirloom cultivar offers larger leaves (2 1/2 inches long) and more tangy flavor than regular lemon basil. It loves hot dry summers. Pinch off the pink flowers as they arise to encourage even more side shoots. 18 to 24 inches high, 12 to 24 inches wide.

Basil Large Leaf Italian
Basils are loaded with volatile oils, responsible for the heady aroma and strong flavor so essential to cooking. The composition of oils varies greatly in different basil types, thus accounting for the wide range of scents available. Regarded as the essential variety for true Neapolitan cuisine, especially pesto, this Genovese-type basil grows 18 to 24 inches high and 12 to 15 inches wide. The dark green, shiny leaves grow up to 3 inches long on a tall, erect plant that is slow to bolt.

Basil Thai Siam Queen
Thai Siam Queen -- A 1997 AAS winner, Basil Thai Siam Queen is as gorgeous in the garden as it is delicious on the dinner plate! The sturdy stems support extra-large, 4-inch-long and 2-inch-wide bright green leaves. Clusters of short terminal racemes of purple flowers are borne on the very top of the plant for a highly ornamental effect.

Parsley Italian Plain Leaf
Specially developed for use as fresh seasoning, the large, bright green leaves arise on 10- to 12-inch plants. Flat-leafed Parsley is far more nutritious than the curly type. Harvest it as needed, but fairly regularly so that the plants keep sprouting new stems. In mild climates, you can continue to cut it throughout winter.


Sorrel
One of the most useful of pot herbs, Sorrel offers a tangy, slightly sour bite. High in oxalic acid, it is a nutritious and palate-cleansing herb. The large, arrow-shaped leaves can be picked continuously as needed from spring through fall. Easy to grow in full sun to part shade and deep, rich soil, it reaches 16 to 24 inches tall and about 15 to 18 inches wide. Zones 3-9.

Summer Savory
Summer savory boasts a warming, peppery scent and taste. One of the essential ingredients in Herbs de Provence (along with rosemary, thyme, and oregano), summer savory is also wonderful alone to season beans, meats and stuffings.
The plant forms single stems 4-15 inches tall that are lined with linear dark green leaves up to 4 inches long. Whorls of lilac-purple flowers appear in summer. Plant spreads 7-30 inches.

Sow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Pick both leaves and flowers all summer to use fresh or dried.

Grow it and get the benefit!

American cranesbill Herb

Uses And Side Effects

What is American cranesbill ?

American cranesbill comes from Geranium maculatum, a perennial herb common to the eastern United States and Canada. Herb forms taken internally are prepared from the plant's dried rhizome (underground stem) and leaves. The flowers are used for topical preparations.

Common doses of American cranesbill

American cranesbill comes as extracts, decoctions, tinctures, teas, and poultices. Some experts recommend the following doses:

As an infusion, steep 1 ounce of plant material in 1 pint of water.
As a decoction, use I to 2 teaspoons of the rhizome in 1 cup of water three times daily.
As a tincture, use 2 to 4 milliliters three times daily.
Some experts recommend the following doses:

Call your health care practitioner if you experience unusual symptoms when using American cranesbill. This herb may cause liver damage.

Why people use American cranesbill herb,
- Birth control
- Bladder inflammation.
- Burns
- Cancer
- Cholera
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Plague
- Sores
- Sore throat
- Vaginal discharge


Side effects of American cranesbill

Call your health care practitioner if you experience unusual symptoms when using American cranesbill. This herb may cause liver damage.

Interactions

Combining herbs with certain drugs may alter their action or produce unwanted side effects. Tell your health care practitioner about any prescription or nonprescription drugs you're taking.

Important points to remember

Don't use American cranesbill if you're pregnant or breast-feeding.
Know that medical experts warn against consuming this herb because they know little about its effects. If you wish to do so despite this caution, watch for unusual symptoms and report these to your health care practitioner at once.


What the research shows

Information about this herb's safety and effectiveness isn't available. Without this crucial data, medical experts advise people to avoid American cranesbill.


Other names for American cranesbill : -

Other names for American cranesbill include alum bloom, alum root, American kino, chocolate flower, crowfoot, drove's-foot, herb robert, old maid's nightcap, wild cranesbill and wild geranium.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

TIP - Preventing cardiovascular diseases

Preventing cardiovascular disease risks will help you save your own life from the attacks of these killer diseases. But how will you do that? Simply learn the risks and prevent it. Hang on and let’s discuss cardiovascular disease prevention in this article.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are one the world’s top killer diseases. If you happen to bump into this one, beware and prepare. CVD are silent killers. They can strike anyone, any race and gender, and even those who look healthy but are highly risked.

People who are highly risked are those who have sedentary way of living, cigarette smokers and alcohol drinkers, those who lack exercise, and have high cholesterol diet. Non-modifiable risk factors include genetics, family history of CVD and other congenital conditions. Knowing these cardiovascular disease risks is an advantage. With this, you will learn how to prevent the disease from attacking you.

Cardiovascular disease prevention can be done by altering sedentary lifestyle, having enough exercise and have a healthy diet. Some people take vitamins like Vitamin E to prevent developing cardiovascular disease and arthrosclerosis. Some people take dietary supplements in prevention of the disease. They believe that dietary supplements are much better because they are safe to use and with no side effects. It is because these supplements are made from natural ingredients. Just be sure that you’ve picked the right one.

There are a lot of ways to prevent CVD. Further research and enough patient education could help you out. If you belong in the highly risked category, then you better make some move now. Consult with your doctor regarding it. You can also ask experts or even friends for some advice.

Being alarmed and equipped with enough knowledge is your weapon against these killers. Cardiovascular disease prevention is much cheaper and needs lesser efforts than looking for an actual disease cure. Stop these killers before they stop you. Prevent cardiovascular disease risks now!

Four powerful herbs - Improve testosterone levels

Testosterone is a chemical important needs of men and women and is not only important for sexual health, but for the general welfare. The herbs increase testosterone levels.

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longfolia)

The root of the plant used for centuries as Eurycoma longifoliaRemedy in China with fatigue, loss of libido and impotence. The glygopeptide compounds contained levels of testosterone Tongkat Ali increases and decreases SHBG. Tongakat Ali also increases the amount of sperm, the size and mobility.

Mucuna pruriens

This herb has meant steroids and growth hormone stimulant properties and increases testosterone. The herb contains high levels of L-dopa and dopamine, act as effective inhibitors of prolactin. IncreaseThe amounts of prolactin in the body and are responsible for approximately 70-80% of erection thinking all the errors.

Horny Goat Weed

A great name for a 'grass and his name very well, how it works! The herb increases testosterone and other key chemical nitric oxide.

Nitric oxide, a chemical that makes blood vessels, which opens to the GUN and enough blood to flood the GUN, it is difficult to develop an erection. If you do not get enough nitric oxide you will neverget an erection, so it is vital that enough.

It also reduces stress another killer reinforces the passion and energy throughout the body, which transmits an increase in sexual desire.

Ginseng

The world's most popular tonic, a number of health benefits. In recent tests have shown to increase testosterone and help with the secretion of nitric oxide.

In addition, it acts as a circulatory herb increases blood flow to all areas of the body, including the genitalia occurs during sexual arousal. Blood flow is the basis of images of sexual wellbeing and Ginseng helps circulate it strong. Finally, increases energy and reduces stress, improve mood, increased libido.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

ED Remedy

Eurycoma Longifolia іѕ known bу many names іח іtѕ native lands οf Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam аחԁ Laos, bυt іѕ commonly referred tο іח tһе West аѕ Tongkat Ali. Tһе plant іѕ known іח those regions аѕ аח anti-malarial agent аחԁ аѕ a promoter οf virility іח men. Unlike many urban legends οr home remedies, tһеѕе claims һаνе bееח verified іח laboratory animal testing.

Iח lab rats, υѕе οf Tongkat Ali һаѕ bееח shown tο increase sperm count, arousal, аחԁ sexual activity. Tһе herb һаѕ аƖѕο bееח shown tο grow muscle significantly compared tο a placebo іח lab animals аחԁ humans іח a controlled study. Tһеѕе effects аrе a result οf a mаrkеԁ increase іח tһе hormone Testosterone wһеח tһе herb іѕ taken іח a sufficient dose.

Tһе Western market һаѕ bееח flooded wіtһ products marketed tο bodybuilders аחԁ men wіtһ erectile dysfunction tһаt claim tο contain Tongkat Ali. Many οf tһеm contain trace amounts οf tһе herb οr none аt аƖƖ. Tһе FDA һаѕ warned against tһеѕе supplements, аѕ tһеу οftеח contain illegal pharmaceutical drug οr those tһаt һаνе חοt bееח approved fοr υѕе. Many contain unacceptable levels οf mercury.

Iח Malaysia, sophisticated rods аrе available fοr determining whether οr חοt tһе prized herb іѕ actually present іח products tһаt claim tο contain іt. Without tһе υѕе οf such devices, consumers іח tһе US саח ԁο аח initial test οf a supplement bу placing іt οח tһе tongue аחԁ seeing іf іt іѕ bitter. Eurycoma Longifolia іѕ extremely bitter аחԁ аחу product tһаt contains аח effective dosage οf іt ѕһουƖԁ һаνе a highly distinctive bitter taste. Hοwеνеr, given tһе number οf harmful products tһаt mау bе found іח tһеѕе supplements, a taste test mау חοt bе ideal.

Tongkat Ali һаѕ аƖѕο bееח shown tο һаνе anti-cancerous properties аחԁ һаѕ bееח used tο kіƖƖ cancer cells іח Japan. It’s υѕе аѕ аח antimalarial аחԁ antibacterial drug һаѕ bееח well documented. Of course, due tο іt’s effect οח testosterone, pregnant οr nursing women ѕһουƖԁ refrain frοm υѕе. Otһеr side effects mау include irritability аחԁ sleep disturbances.

Tһе health benefits fοr men frοm taking Eurycoma Longifolia appear tο bе legitimate. Hοwеνеr, many products claiming tο contain іt mау חοt bе. Those wһο wish tο υѕе tһе supplement tο combat erectile dysfunction οr tο promote muscle weight gain ѕһουƖԁ bе extraordinarily cautious аחԁ bе prepared tο pay premium frοm a trusted source.

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THE BENEFITS OF TONGKAT ALI EXTRACT

What is Tongkat Ali extract? Also known as eurycoma longifolia, Tongkat Ali is an herb that grows in the form of a small tree in the rain forests of South East Asia, and has been used for years by the people of that region.

Now that it has become available to those who live in the United States and Europe, many people are flocking to buy it, taking it for the splendid health benefits it is reported to have. Please keep reading for just a few examples:

It is said to increase the sex drive and the libido – Some men who have been taking the herb on a regular basis, report that they have noticed the herb gives them a harder erection, with a better “staying power”, as well. And, since it is a natural product, many report that they have had no negative side effects.

It is reported to help you lose weight, while helping you to build lean muscle – A lot of male and female users of the herb, alike, have reported that with regular use, they have managed to shed pounds PLUS build lean muscle mass easier than ever before. This is a definite bonus for those who are trying to firm up what needs firming up, while shedding what needs to be shed!

It is reported to increase your energy level and give your feeling of well-being a boost as well – Many users have stated that by taking this herb routinely, they are feeling better than ever about life in general, AND some have even reported that their youthful energy has returned! What a great alternative to using modern “chemicals” to lift you out of depression – chemicals which can cause detrimental side effects in some users.

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