Advantages of Moringa for Better Health

Moringa gives you a huge boost in Vitamins and Minerals.

This herbal remedy Moringa grows naturally in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It mostly likes tropical climates Every part of the plant the leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, root and even the bark are used to make medicine.
Since it grows easily is a superfood source for some parts of the world because it is grown cheaply and has so many vitamins and minerals.

How they are prepared:

The immature green pods (drumsticks) are prepared similarly to green beans, while the seeds are removed from more mature pods and cooked like peas or roasted like nuts. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach, and they are also dried and powdered for use as a condiment.

Benefits:

Moringa helps with skin because it contains hydrating and detoxifying elements, that boost the skin and hair.

Moringa is used for asthma, diabetes, obesity, symptoms of menopause, and many other conditions, There is no real scientific proof or real studies to support these uses. In addition to medical health Moringa is used in foods, perfumes and hair care products.

Edema is an inflammatory condition where the body builds up fluids in the tissues. Moringa helps with the inflammation thus helping with edema.

Moringa also has been shown to protect against and reduce or stop cancer, because it contains niazimicin which reduces cancer. Leaf extracts slowed the growth of pancreatic cancer cells and helped chemotherapy work better.

The antibiotic and antibacterial properties of moringa will inhibit the growth of some pathogens making it very good for digestive issues, including bloating, constipation, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis. 

The combination of anti-inflammatory and vitamins and minerals makes it very helpful for healing broken bones, strengthening bones and helping with arthritis.  These properties also can reduce fluids and swelling in the brain, helping with memory, stress, and improved thinking ability.

Much success has been seen with using Moringa for depression, anxiety, stress, and fatigue. 

Bronchial inflammation that can cause asthma and other breathing issues can be reduced with Moringa.  High toxicity levels in the kidneys can be reduced because of the elevated levels of antioxidants, this can also help reduce kidney stones.  Moringa reduces blood sugar, making it helpful for diabetes and amazingly helps build hemoglobin levels.   The high level of isothiocyanate and niaziminin compounds keeps arteries from thickening which is what causes higher blood pressure.  Moringa may stop the dilation of retinal vessels, prevent the thickening of capillary membranes, and inhibit retinal dysfunction for eye health. It is thought that its ability to help the body absorb minerals better will help the body produce more red blood cells preventing anemia and sickle cell disease.  As an antioxidant, it helps with cell growth and cell regeneration, wound repairs and healing.  It also has calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids, which help your body heal and build muscle.

Warning:

Since moringa may lower blood sugar and blood pressure, do not mix moringa with medications to treat diabetes or blood pressure.  Moringa is not recommended for any women that are considering becoming pregnant or that are currently pregnant because it has anti-fertility properties. The chemicals in Moringa could lead to miscarriages. 

Special note:

Now you know why it is referred to as a “miracle tree,

Stinging Nettle For Allergies, Prostrate, Inflammation and More

Stinging Nettle

Easy to find in almost every state in the United States. It likes moist sunny spots.  They look like any other plant but they have hairy like nettles that secrete an acid chemical, formic acid that irritates the skin, causes itching, redness, and for me, it hurt for 14 to 40 minutes.  Felt like a bad bee sting and my hand actually went numb. Of course, I grab them with my bare hands, I don't suggest you do that. So yes the chemical is strong and long-lasting.

Stinging Nettle seems to be an aide in for these issues.

• Inflammation
• Arthritis
• Gout
• Prostrate
• Allergies
• Diabetes
• Detox
• Blood Cleanse
• GallStones
• Anemia
• Childbirth
• Menopause
• Bone Strength
• Blood Pressure

The Egyptians used Stinging Nettle for arthritis, and according to the Arthritis Foundation says many use Stinging  Nettle for Inflammation and Joint Pain relief.  It has also been shown to help improve osteoarthritis (OA) pain and ease gout. Anti-inflammation is a good cause for pain relief. 

Stinging Nettle can be taken as a capsule, cream, oil, tea and more.

Stinging nettle is also good for allergies such as hayfever, and other sinus issues. The anti-inflammation helps with allergies but it also helps because it reduces histamine which is what the body produces exposed to pollen, dust, dander, and other allergy triggers. The histamine is what causes the red eyes, itching, hives, that goes along with allergies. 

Now there are many herbs that helps with Inflammation and pain but none that I know of that helps with Allergies, Inflammation, and BPH.  BPH is benign prostatic hyperplasia a noncancerous growth on or in the prostate gland in men. BPH makes it hard for men to completely release urine from the bladder. Stinging Nettle may slow the growth or reduce the size of the growth in the gland, thus making it easier to urinate. 

Several studies show Stinging Nettle helps with blood sugar, in other words, it has been effective in treating diabetes   After 3 months, the stinging nettle extract had a positive effect on blood glucose levels.

For one, it cleanses the body of toxins. It also improves the nutrient uptake efficiency of the gut stimulates red blood cell production, speeds up wound healing, boosts energy levels and relieves fatigue and anemia.

Stinging nettle helps with women’s issues too. It helps ease painful labor in pregnant women reduces bleeding during childbirth, stimulates the production of milk for breastfeeding soothes menstrual cramps, reduces blood flow during the red days, and helps in hormonal shifts in menopausal women.

Stinging nettle also breaks down stones found in the gallbladder and kidney protects against excess fluid retention, maintains calcium content in our bones, reduce allergic reactions, treat asthma, lower  blood pressure, and relieves tension in the cardiovascular system.

Dosages

The Arthritis Foundation suggests taking up to 1,300 mg of stinging nettle as a tea, capsule, tablet, tincture, or extract. Otherwise, people can take 1–4 mg per day as a tincture, or they can apply creams directly to the skin.

Butterbur Big as Your Head to Treat Cough and Migraines

Butterbur

This herb is a distant relative of the sunflower.  its leaves are big enough to protect from the sun or rain.

The leaves are analgesic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, diuretic, and cardiotonic. They treat cough and asthma. It can also strengthen digestion and aid in gastrointestinal problems. It can treat colic. The leaves also treat minor wounds and skin eruptions.

Shows a remarkable ability to help relieve allergy and asthma symptoms, prevent migraines and headaches, reduce inflammation and muscle spasms. 

It can protect the heart and brain and alleviate stomach ulcers and bladder issues. Butterbur extract offers lasting relief as effectively as some pharmaceutical medications, without the negative side effects typical of drugs.

It goes by many other names including butter dock, coltsfoot, bog rhubarb, and exwort. People used the plant's large, round leaves to wrap butter, hence its name. Butterbur. Its leaves, stems, and rhizomes contain unique compounds that herbalists can extract and sell as over-the-counter supplements. Formulations include soft capsules, tinctures, powders, and teas.

Used During the War for Infections and Diabetes

Bilberry

Its berries and leaves have been used for medicinal purposes since the Middle Ages for a variety of conditions, including diarrhea, scurvy, infections, burns, and diabetes. During World War II, British pilots ate bilberry jam, thinking it would improve their night vision.

Today, bilberry is used as a dietary supplement for cardiovascular conditions, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, eye problems, diabetes, and other conditions.


Bilberry is used by mouth to treat poor circulation that can cause the legs to swell. Some people take bilberry for diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and many other conditions. But there is no good scientific research to support these other uses.

Bilberry is also sometimes used by mouth to treat eye conditions such as disorders of the retina, cataracts, nearsightedness, and glaucoma. There is some evidence that bilberry may help retinal disorders, but there is no good scientific evidence that bilberry is effective for treating other eye conditions.

Native Americans Found a Way to Relieve Headaches

BearBerry 

Leaves used for tea in Northern Europe and native Americans for bladder treatment, for women to help prevent miscarriage and after childbirth.

The leaves are smoked to relieve headaches. 

Salve from the leaves also treat canker sores, sore gums, burns, and minor cuts.

Internally, bearberry boosts the immune system due to its antibacterial agents. It also detoxifies the body, eases stomach problems, speeds up the body’s healing process, and reduces inflammation.

If you live in the northern half of the United States, you’ve probably passed by bearberry and never even knew it Growes like a ground cover, max is 12 inches tall.