Monday, April 9, 2012
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
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Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus L.
Common Names: Sunflower, Wild Sunflower, Xiang ri kui (China)
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Description
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.) is a seasonal plant of the tribe (Asteraceae) are popular, both as an ornamental plant and oilseeds. Flowers of this plant is very distinctive: large, usually bright yellow, with a large flower head (can reach 30 cm diameter). This flower is actually a compound interest, composed of hundreds to thousands of small flowers on one knob. Sunflower also has a typical behavior, namely the interest is always facing the sun or heliotropisme. The French call it Tournesol or "wanderer of the Sun". However, these properties are removed in a variety of new cultivars for oil production because it takes a lot of energy and reduce yield.
Sunflower is the national flower of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the official state flower of Kansas, USA.
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.) is a seasonal plant of the tribe (Asteraceae) are popular, both as an ornamental plant and oilseeds. Flowers of this plant is very distinctive: large, usually bright yellow, with a large flower head (can reach 30 cm diameter). This flower is actually a compound interest, composed of hundreds to thousands of small flowers on one knob. Sunflower also has a typical behavior, namely the interest is always facing the sun or heliotropisme. The French call it Tournesol or "wanderer of the Sun". However, these properties are removed in a variety of new cultivars for oil production because it takes a lot of energy and reduce yield.
Sunflower is the national flower of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the official state flower of Kansas, USA.
Sunflower old crop short, less than a year, erect, hairy, height 1-3 m,. Planted in the yard and gardens are getting enough sunlight, as an ornamental plant. Including trunked plants moist, heart-shaped leaves of a single, large flower / flower bowls, with a crown of ribbon along the edge of the cup-shaped, yellow, and in between there is a small flower-shaped tube, the color brown.
Chemical Content:
Flowers: Quercimeritrin, helianthoside A, B, C, oleanolic acid, echinocystic acid. Seeds: Beta-sitosterol, prostaglandin E, chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, phytin, 3,4-benzopyrene.
In 100 g of sunflower oil:
Total fat: 100
Saturated fat: 9.8
Unsaturated fat: 11.7 Oleic and linoleic 72.9, cholesterol:
Parts Used:
Almost all parts of plant: Flower, Seed, Leaf, Root.
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| Sunflower Seeds |
Benefits of sunflower:
Flower
For the treatment of high blood pressure, reduce pain in headache, dizziness, toothache, menstrual pain (dysmenorrhoe), stomach pain (gastric pain), inflammation of the breast (mastitis), rheumatic (arthritis).
For the treatment of high blood pressure, reduce pain in headache, dizziness, toothache, menstrual pain (dysmenorrhoe), stomach pain (gastric pain), inflammation of the breast (mastitis), rheumatic (arthritis).
Seeds
To increase appetite, lethargy, bloody dysentery, stimulate spending rash (redness) on measles, headaches.
To increase appetite, lethargy, bloody dysentery, stimulate spending rash (redness) on measles, headaches.
Root
For the treatment of urinary tract infections, inflammation of the respiratory tract (bronchitis), whooping cough (pertussis), white (leucorrhoe).
For the treatment of urinary tract infections, inflammation of the respiratory tract (bronchitis), whooping cough (pertussis), white (leucorrhoe).
Leaf
For the treatment of Malaria.
For the treatment of Malaria.
Marrow from stem and flower base (reseptaculum):
For the treatment of gastric cancer, esophageal cancer and malignant mole. Also for stomach aches, bowel movements difficult and painful bladder (dysuria), urinary urinate pain in urinary tract stones, bloody urine (hematuria) and ari fatty urine (chyluria).
For the treatment of gastric cancer, esophageal cancer and malignant mole. Also for stomach aches, bowel movements difficult and painful bladder (dysuria), urinary urinate pain in urinary tract stones, bloody urine (hematuria) and ari fatty urine (chyluria).
HOW TO USE:
Section Flower (Flower head):
Section Flower (Flower head):
For the Treatment of Headache.The root section:
25-30 grams of flowers of sunflower plants
1 egg (not solved)
Flowers and eggs boiled in 3 cups of water, so a 1/2 cup. Taken after meals, 2 times daily.
For the treatment of breast inflammation (mastitis):
Flower heads (without seeds), cut smooth, then dried.
Once dry roasted / toasted until charred,
Then ground into powder / flour.
Every time I drink 10-15 ounces, mixed with white wine, sugar, warm water.
3 times a day.
When drinking the first time, are required to sweat it out. (Sleep wear a blanket).
For the treatment of rheumatic:
Flower heads boiled up into starch, and then affixed to the sick.
For the treatment of dysentery
30 g of sunflower seeds brewed,
Then steamed for 1 hour.
Once appointed, add sugar to taste, and drink.
To overcome the difficulties and the small bowel:
15-30 g of fresh sunflower roots boiled until boiling,
And drunk.
For the treatment of urinary tract infections:
30 g of fresh root boiled sunflower.
(not for too long, after boiling, removed), and drink.
NOTE:
Marrow from stem and flower base contains hemicellulose, which inhibits sarcoma 180 and ehrlich ascitic carcinoma in mice. Extracts from the marrow may be able to destroy nitrosamines and tumor prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal (digestive tract).
Marrow from stem and flower base contains hemicellulose, which inhibits sarcoma 180 and ehrlich ascitic carcinoma in mice. Extracts from the marrow may be able to destroy nitrosamines and tumor prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal (digestive tract).
CAUTION: Pregnant women are prohibited from drinking boiled sunflower!
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Avocado (Persea americana)
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| Avocado (Persea americana) |
Avocados are known as the avocado pear, has a remarkable texture. Soft nutty flavor can give the tongue at a tremendous pleasure to the touch as soft as silk.
At first many experts argue that the original avocado from Central and South America. Especially when it found the report explorer Herman Cortez (1519) when it arrived in Mexico, that the Indians Aztec, Maya and Inca are very accustomed to eating avocado. But it was just avocado crop arrivals in America. This native plant of Persia. That is why the botanical name of avocado Persea American or Persea gratissima Gaertn, which belong to the family Lauraceae.
At first many experts argue that the original avocado from Central and South America. Especially when it found the report explorer Herman Cortez (1519) when it arrived in Mexico, that the Indians Aztec, Maya and Inca are very accustomed to eating avocado. But it was just avocado crop arrivals in America. This native plant of Persia. That is why the botanical name of avocado Persea American or Persea gratissima Gaertn, which belong to the family Lauraceae.
Avocados have a high fat content among all kinds of fruits. However, total calorie is not high because of limited carbohydrates. Avocado fat including monounsaturated fat, so it will not cause weight gain.
Nutrient content of an Avocado
Calcium 23 mg,
Phosphorus 95 mg
Iron 1.4 mg
Sodium 9 mg
Potassium 1.368 mg
Vitamin A 660 Iu
Niacin 8.6 mg
Vitamin C 82 mg
Vitamin C 82 mg
Calorie
One medium sized avocado has about 150 grams of fruit pulp. Each serving of avocado (about 30 ounces) contains 50 calories. Was one whole avocado fruit contains about 250 calories.
Fat
Most of the calories in an avocado come from fat. An avocado contains 4.5 grams of fat, calories from fat to about 35, of the total calories 50. Most of the fat in avocados is monounsaturated fat (monounsaturated fat) which is about 3 grams, and each serving contains only 0.5 gram serving of saturated fat (saturated fat).
Vitamins and Minerals
They contain nearly 20 different vitamins and minerals, although in small quantities, and can provide about 10% of the daily needs of vitamins and minerals in each serving.
Some vitamins and minerals that most in the avocado fruit is vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin B6
One medium sized avocado has about 150 grams of fruit pulp. Each serving of avocado (about 30 ounces) contains 50 calories. Was one whole avocado fruit contains about 250 calories.
Fat
Most of the calories in an avocado come from fat. An avocado contains 4.5 grams of fat, calories from fat to about 35, of the total calories 50. Most of the fat in avocados is monounsaturated fat (monounsaturated fat) which is about 3 grams, and each serving contains only 0.5 gram serving of saturated fat (saturated fat).
Vitamins and Minerals
They contain nearly 20 different vitamins and minerals, although in small quantities, and can provide about 10% of the daily needs of vitamins and minerals in each serving.
Some vitamins and minerals that most in the avocado fruit is vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin B6
Lutein
One of the most important nutrients of the avocado is lutein, a carotenoid, phytonutrients and natural antioxidants.
A serving of avocado contains 81 micrograms of lutein that help eye health. Eating lutein may reduce the risk of macular degeneration of the eye due to age.
Other content
Sodium (Sodium) and cholesterol contained in avocados can be ignored because a serving of avocado contains only 1 gram of protein.
In addition, avocados contain 3 grams of carbs in each portion and 1 gram is fiber foods (dietary fiber). Therefore, the avocado be a good choice for people who are low-carb diet.
One of the most important nutrients of the avocado is lutein, a carotenoid, phytonutrients and natural antioxidants.
A serving of avocado contains 81 micrograms of lutein that help eye health. Eating lutein may reduce the risk of macular degeneration of the eye due to age.
Other content
Sodium (Sodium) and cholesterol contained in avocados can be ignored because a serving of avocado contains only 1 gram of protein.
In addition, avocados contain 3 grams of carbs in each portion and 1 gram is fiber foods (dietary fiber). Therefore, the avocado be a good choice for people who are low-carb diet.
Benefits to Health
- The ancient Maya people think of avocado as a food that can keep the joints moving freely. In an avocado contains 300 calories, 88 percent dikontribuso as fat. Therefore do not be surprised if an avocado is able to provide lubrication (lubrication) is naturally on the bones of the joints of the body such as neck, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle.
- A serving of avocado contains 0.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 which has a number of potential health benefits, including the brain to improve health, reduce cancer risk, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Another benefit of avocado for the health when used as a substitute for butter and cheese, avocados will be able to reduce the intake of cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium.
- The content of folic acid and vitamin E are also high, potassium avocado is more effective in reducing hypertension and improving blood flow. Different from other fruits, avocados contain almost no starch, containing little fruit sugar, but contains a lot of cellulose fibers. Therefore, the avocado is highly recommended for diabetics.
- In the avocado also contains iron and copper are very important in the formation of red blood cells and prevention of nutritional anemia. Combination of vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, potassium and manganese makes avocado good for keeping the skin and hair.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Chocolate Improve Brain Function Power
COMMON NAMES:
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Theobroma cacao
Cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), is a plant with a height of trees (4-8 m) of the family Sterculiaceae (alternatively Malvaceae), native to tropical regions of the U.S. deep. The seeds used to make chocolate and cocoa powder. Chocolate comes from xocoatl (Aztec), which means a bitter drink. In the development of chocolate is not only a beverage but also become the preferred snack of children, adolescents, and adults. Chocolate products are very diverse.
Nutritional substances of Chocolate
Energy 504 (Cal)
Protein 5.5 (g)
Fat 52.9 (g)
Calcium 98 (mg)
Phosphorus 446 (mg)
Vit A 60 (SI)
Antioxidants in Chocolate
Processing of cocoa beans produce cocoa liquor (cocoa mass), cocoa butter and cocoa powder. Cocoa beans and derivatives is a source of polyphenol antioxidants: compounds that can reduce the risk of heart disease by preventing oxidation of low density lipoproteins (LDL) or often called bad fats, so as to prevent blockage of the blood vessel walls of arteries. Antioxidant content of chocolate varies in each, depending on various factors including cocoa content and manufacturing processes. In general, cocoa powder and dark chocolate contains antioxidants in higher quantities than milk chocolate. Here's the content of polyphenolic antioxidants in several products:
* Milk chocolate (50g) - 100 mg of polyphenols
* Dark chocolate (50g) - 300 mg of polyphenols
* Red wine (140mL) - 170 mg of polyphenols
* Tea (240mL) - 400 mg of polyphenols
* Cocoa powder (16g) - 200 mg of polyphenols
Benefits of Cocoa
Cocoa to handle high cholesterol
The content of the chemicals found in cocoa beans or cocoa can improve the performance of blood vessels in people with diabetes and hypertension. Also affect the level of cholesterol in the blood.
A new study from Spain also helped to prove, chocolate can be a natural remedy to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. In addition, the combination of chocolate and low fat milk also affects the level of cholesterol levels in the blood.
This process can occur due to the polyphenol content of cocoa beans that have had an important role to increase the production of molecules of apolipoprotein (Apo) A1. This molecule is a major protein component of HDL.
Chocolate Improve Brain Function Power
Research results indicate enjoy milk chocolate bars will improve brain function.
Chocolate contains many elements that are to be stimulants such as theobromine, phenethylamine, and caffeine  says Bryan Raudenbush from Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia.
These compounds have previously been found to be increasing the level of awareness and ability to concentrate. The results showed, by eating chocolate can get the stimulating effects that would lead to increased mental performance. Raudenbush and his colleagues said the effects of the brain's ability to do research on a number of volunteers who consumed chocolate in some species. The study is in four separate incidents that the first group consumed 85 grams of milk chocolate bar, 85 grams of dark chocolate, 85 grams of carob, and the fourth group did not eat anything. After 15 minutes later the volunteers in this study underwent several neuropsychological tests designed to see cognitive performance. Including memory, concentration, reaction time and problem solving skills.
Chocolate also contains theobromine and caffeine. Both substances have been known to give effect to those who consume them awake. Therefore when we are sleepy, eating chocolate is potent enough to make us excited again.
Eating chocolate as healthy by jogging
Dark chocolate is not only good for the heart but also can improve fitness. Researchers in the United States shows, consume a small portion of dark chocolate can improve your health as exercise.
Research conducted at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan found that plant-based compounds in chocolate called epicatechin can stimulate muscle growth. Stimulation is the same as when someone makes an intense physical activity, like jogging.
Energy 504 (Cal)
Protein 5.5 (g)
Fat 52.9 (g)
Calcium 98 (mg)
Phosphorus 446 (mg)
Vit A 60 (SI)
Antioxidants in Chocolate
Processing of cocoa beans produce cocoa liquor (cocoa mass), cocoa butter and cocoa powder. Cocoa beans and derivatives is a source of polyphenol antioxidants: compounds that can reduce the risk of heart disease by preventing oxidation of low density lipoproteins (LDL) or often called bad fats, so as to prevent blockage of the blood vessel walls of arteries. Antioxidant content of chocolate varies in each, depending on various factors including cocoa content and manufacturing processes. In general, cocoa powder and dark chocolate contains antioxidants in higher quantities than milk chocolate. Here's the content of polyphenolic antioxidants in several products:
* Milk chocolate (50g) - 100 mg of polyphenols
* Dark chocolate (50g) - 300 mg of polyphenols
* Red wine (140mL) - 170 mg of polyphenols
* Tea (240mL) - 400 mg of polyphenols
* Cocoa powder (16g) - 200 mg of polyphenols
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| Cocoa Seed |
Cocoa to handle high cholesterol
The content of the chemicals found in cocoa beans or cocoa can improve the performance of blood vessels in people with diabetes and hypertension. Also affect the level of cholesterol in the blood.
A new study from Spain also helped to prove, chocolate can be a natural remedy to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. In addition, the combination of chocolate and low fat milk also affects the level of cholesterol levels in the blood.
This process can occur due to the polyphenol content of cocoa beans that have had an important role to increase the production of molecules of apolipoprotein (Apo) A1. This molecule is a major protein component of HDL.
Chocolate Improve Brain Function Power
Research results indicate enjoy milk chocolate bars will improve brain function.
Chocolate contains many elements that are to be stimulants such as theobromine, phenethylamine, and caffeine  says Bryan Raudenbush from Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia.
These compounds have previously been found to be increasing the level of awareness and ability to concentrate. The results showed, by eating chocolate can get the stimulating effects that would lead to increased mental performance. Raudenbush and his colleagues said the effects of the brain's ability to do research on a number of volunteers who consumed chocolate in some species. The study is in four separate incidents that the first group consumed 85 grams of milk chocolate bar, 85 grams of dark chocolate, 85 grams of carob, and the fourth group did not eat anything. After 15 minutes later the volunteers in this study underwent several neuropsychological tests designed to see cognitive performance. Including memory, concentration, reaction time and problem solving skills.
Chocolate also contains theobromine and caffeine. Both substances have been known to give effect to those who consume them awake. Therefore when we are sleepy, eating chocolate is potent enough to make us excited again.
Eating chocolate as healthy by jogging
Dark chocolate is not only good for the heart but also can improve fitness. Researchers in the United States shows, consume a small portion of dark chocolate can improve your health as exercise.
Research conducted at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan found that plant-based compounds in chocolate called epicatechin can stimulate muscle growth. Stimulation is the same as when someone makes an intense physical activity, like jogging.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
West Indian Elm (Guazuma ulmifolia)
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| Common name: West Indian Elm, bastard cedar, bay cedar, pigeon wood, Jati Belanda Scientific name: Guazuma ulmifolia |
West Indian Elm known as the bastard cedar, is a hard-trunked tree branched, woody stems are round with a rough surface, and greenish brown.
The leaves are oval-shaped green with jagged edges, rough surfaces, the tip rucing, base curved, pinnate alternate bone, and a length of 10-16 cm and 3-6 cm wide.
The leaves are oval-shaped green with jagged edges, rough surfaces, the tip rucing, base curved, pinnate alternate bone, and a length of 10-16 cm and 3-6 cm wide.
West India Elm is found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. It has been cultivated in India for over 100 years old.
The plants is used :
Leaves, seeds, fruits, and bark
Benefits of West Indian Elm
Substance contained in all parts of the plant are tannins and musilago.
Other content of the resin, flavonoids, carotenoids, phenolic acids, bitter substances, carbohydrates, caffeine, terpenes, as well as other compounds such as sterols, beta-sitosterol, friedelin-3-alpha-acetate, friedelin-3-beta-ol, and carbohydrates alkoloida and fat.
Tannins are plentiful in the leaf, can reduce the absorption of food in a way that no precipitating protein in the mucosal surface of the intestine. Meanwhile, in the form of mucus musilago act as a lubricant. Given musilago, intestinal absorption of food can be reduced. This is the reason indian west elm leaf in use as a drug and slimming stomach shrinkage. During its development, west indian leaf elm is also widely used to treat diseases and rheumatic gout cholesterol.
Besides the leaves, the other parts of west indian elm trees which are medicinal skin, fruit, and seeds. The inside skin is usually used as a medicine to cure worms, swollen legs or feet of an elephant.
The fruit is used as a cure whooping cough. Decoction of the seeds that have been burned like a coffee can be drunk as a cure constipation. However, it remains necessary prudence in the use of leaves and seeds of west indian elm as a treatment.
West indian elm plants recipes for treatment
Cholesterol
Take some indian west elm leaves dry. Pour enough hot water, such as making tea. Strain before drinking. In order not to bland, add one tablespoon of honey or sugar.
Diarrhea
West indian elm leaf dry milled to become powder. Take 20 grams of this powder and brewed with hot water. Then strain and drink twice a day. If you prefer, can be mixed with honey.
Note: People with kidney problems should avoid this herb.
Slimming
Take 7 leaves west indian elm fresh then wash. Add a piece of rhizome bangle, ginger, turmeric or white. Boil one-half cup water until remaining one glasses. Once cool, strain and drink. When the mixes should be concurrent with white ginger or turmeric to reduce the effects of gastric irritation. During taking this herb, keep drinking lots of water
The plants is used :
Leaves, seeds, fruits, and bark
Benefits of West Indian Elm
Substance contained in all parts of the plant are tannins and musilago.
Other content of the resin, flavonoids, carotenoids, phenolic acids, bitter substances, carbohydrates, caffeine, terpenes, as well as other compounds such as sterols, beta-sitosterol, friedelin-3-alpha-acetate, friedelin-3-beta-ol, and carbohydrates alkoloida and fat.
Tannins are plentiful in the leaf, can reduce the absorption of food in a way that no precipitating protein in the mucosal surface of the intestine. Meanwhile, in the form of mucus musilago act as a lubricant. Given musilago, intestinal absorption of food can be reduced. This is the reason indian west elm leaf in use as a drug and slimming stomach shrinkage. During its development, west indian leaf elm is also widely used to treat diseases and rheumatic gout cholesterol.
Besides the leaves, the other parts of west indian elm trees which are medicinal skin, fruit, and seeds. The inside skin is usually used as a medicine to cure worms, swollen legs or feet of an elephant.
The fruit is used as a cure whooping cough. Decoction of the seeds that have been burned like a coffee can be drunk as a cure constipation. However, it remains necessary prudence in the use of leaves and seeds of west indian elm as a treatment.
West indian elm plants recipes for treatment
Cholesterol
Take some indian west elm leaves dry. Pour enough hot water, such as making tea. Strain before drinking. In order not to bland, add one tablespoon of honey or sugar.
Diarrhea
West indian elm leaf dry milled to become powder. Take 20 grams of this powder and brewed with hot water. Then strain and drink twice a day. If you prefer, can be mixed with honey.
Note: People with kidney problems should avoid this herb.
Slimming
Take 7 leaves west indian elm fresh then wash. Add a piece of rhizome bangle, ginger, turmeric or white. Boil one-half cup water until remaining one glasses. Once cool, strain and drink. When the mixes should be concurrent with white ginger or turmeric to reduce the effects of gastric irritation. During taking this herb, keep drinking lots of water
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