NATURE SECRETS

 NATURE SECRET REVEALED

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Hope you all are doing great .

I hope you all don't need the information in here at any time of your life  :) '

Recently I came across a article in news paper about "The Good of Greens. When I read it, first thought came to my mind  "Real Beauty !"

Why not share this with you all. So here I am. I have also added some more benefits to it also some greens which we all use and learned form our parents & grand parents.

Potential of plants and list of herbal plants that could cure a host of illness
 The Good of the Greens

COSTUS INGNEUS (INSULIN PLANT)

The leaf of the plant helps to build insulin in the human body and fight diabetes. Hence it is known as insulin plant. It brings down the Glucose level in the blood. It is now accepted and used widely as an Ayurvedic medicinal herb. Diabetic patients are advised to chew a leaf in the morning and one in the evening for a month.

PANFUTI(SPROUT LEAF PLANT)

The plant can cure a number of diseases .The intake of the leaves of this plant provides high concentration of Zinc. This can be used for treatment of bleeding, boils, wounds insect bites, and skin diseases. Many people have eaten these leaves and cured their tuberculosis, piles, kidney stones, intestine worms, cough and urinary infections. It also helps in reducing cholesterol.

PERIWINKLE

 The leaves and the seeds of the periwinkle are used medicinally to naturally enhance memory of aging people. The leaves can help to induce appetite. It can also be used to control diabetes, blood cancer and stop bleeding. 

ALOE VERA

  It is a well known herb that can be used to treat skin burns, pimples, dark spots, acne and other skin related problems. If turmeric and Aloe Vera are mixed together and applied on skin regularly, the skin will become flawless. It can also be consumed to cure cough and constipation problems. Aloe Vera contains over 20 minerals, all of which are essential to the human body. The human body requires 22 amino acids for good health -- eight of which are called "essential" because the body cannot fabricate them. Aloe Vera contains all of these eight essential amino acids, and 11 of the 14 "secondary" amino acids. Aloe Vera has Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E. In India, Aloe vera is believed to help in sustaining youth, due to its positive effects on the skin. Hence it is called ghee kunvar or ghee kumaari.

WHITE HIBUSCUS

 Everybody must be aware of the use of red hibiscus petals in growth of hair. However, even the white hibiscus leaves are also of great importance. Leaves of white hibiscus plant must be soaked in yogurt for a day and then taken orally. 

AMLA (EMBLICA OFFICINALLIS)

Amla (Emblica officinallis) is a medium sized deciduous tree found throughout India. Its fruit Amla is a small pale yellow and has varied medicinal properties. It is regarded as digestive, carminative, laxative, anti-pyretic and tonic.It is prescribed in colics, jaundice, hemorrhages, flatulence, and many other disorders. It is a good source of Vitamin C which is good for hair & glowing skin .

ARJUN TREE (TERMINALIA ARJUNA)

The common name is Arjun .Its botaical name is Terminalia arjuna.It belongs to a family called Combretaceae (rangoon creeper family)In Indian mythology, Arjun is supposed to be Sita's favourite tree. Every part of the tree has useful medicinal properties. Arjun holds a reputed position in both Ayurvedic and Yunani Systems of medicine. According to Ayurveda it is alexiteric, styptic, tonic, anthelmintic, and useful in fractures, uclers, heart diseases, biliousness, urinary discharges, asthma, tumours, leucoderma, anaemia, excessive prespiration etc. According to Yunani system of medicine, it is used both externally and internally in gleet and urinary discharges.

NEEM

Neem Bark/ Stem

Neem Flowers

Neem fruit/ seeds

Neem Tree

Neem Leaves

Neem has much to offer in solving global, agricultural, environmental and public health problems. No other tree can match Neem’s usefulness. Neem rightfully belongs to the millions of ordinary Indians who learnt to put it to use, as it is this knowledge, passed down through generations, that has helped scientists discover Neem’s amazing potential. The commercial and industrial prospects of neem are unlimited and exciting. 

1.  Mix pure neem oil with Vaseline in the ratio of 1:5. This combination can be used for repelling insects including mosquitoes as well as for skin disorders, minor cuts, burns, wounds etc.

2.  For complete skin protection make a strong tea with neem leaves and add to the bath along with a little rose water.

3.  Boil 10 freshly cleaned neem leaves along with cotton with a liter of water for approx. 10 mins. Cool. Use as an eyewash in case of conjunctivitis, itching etc.

4.  For athletes’ foot and other foot problems, make a strong tea and soak feet.

5.  For dandruff and head lice: Massage neem oil mixed with coconut or olive oil into hair and leave for 1 hour. Shampoo. Repeat once weekly for 3 weeks or as long as problem persists.

6.  To treat a sore throat without antibiotics, gargle with neem leaf water (add 2 – 3 neem leaves to 300 ml water and cool) to which honey has been added.

7.  For acne, pimples, skin infections pure neem leaf powder mixed with water to the affected area.

8.  Prevent breeding of mosquitoes by adding crushed neem seeds and neem oil to all breeding areas. Neem products ensure complete inhibition of egg laying for seven days.

9. Add 30 ml of neem oil to 1 ltr of water. Mix well. Add 1 ml of teepol (liquid detergent) and spray immediately for plant protection. Do not store the mixture; make fresh formulation for each spray.

10. Boil 40 – 50 neem leaves in 250 ml of water 20 mins. Cool, strain and refrigerate to use as a astringent.

11. Chewing 2 – 3 neem leaves regularly helps purify the blood and in cases of hyperacidity and diabetes.

12. To ward of mosquitoes, add 5 – 10% neem oil to any oil and light as a diya (lamp).

13.Add shake dried neem leaves for preservation of food grains like rice, wheat, lentils etc. The leaves should be replaced every 2 – 3 months.

Store neem oil in a cool dark place, away from sunlight. In case neem oil solidifies due to low temperatures, put the bottle in warm water (below 95 degree F) to liquefy. Putting the bottle in very hot water may reduce the effectiveness of oil.

My childhood memories with the Neem :

I really wonder a tree in my back yard can do so much change in our life. Make it so simple to live.

I remember my Great Grand mother used neem leaves in our bathing water for chicken pox one summer. Now after 15yrs understand its importance, have no marks of those boils.

I Have also used stem of neem to brush teeth. We would demand for tooth brush & resist to brush with the neem stem,Because we were urban kids & its taste was bitter. She would challenge us " Lets see who's teeth are strongest .

Also slept & played under the dense shade of tree in that hot summer afternoon. My grand parents had planted some 10 neem trees to make the air purified around the house. We never had mosquito in that area or other insects.

Enjoyed our childhood under the Neem...did you?

 This info is taken from neem foundation. would suggest to visit the site. it has lots and lots of great information I found it while on my research....  

See you soon with some more nature secrets

Note- I have not tried all of them. Just a research. I like to share with all of you.

A Nice quote : 

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it. 

I Believe on this quote. I really have a question in my mind !!!!

What actually is Beauty to everyone ?

Will really appreciate your view.