Cat's Claw

what is cat's claw?

cat's claw can be found mostly in the amazon rain forest,south and central america. however the cat's claw that been sold in the US was grown in Peru. cat's claw got its name from the curved,claw-like thorns that  grows on its stem.this herbs can climb as high as 100 feet because of its thorny vine.

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tannin and steroids are common plant chemical that can be found in the cat's claw. these plant chemical can help reduce inflammation,meanwhile quinovic acid glycosides can fight viruses.the root and bark of cat's claw were harvested because it have medicinal properties. the interesting facts is the effectiveness of the root and bark were based on the year it were harvested,

benefits of cat's claw

Buah Keras (Aleurites moluccana)

what is buah keras(Aleurites moluccane)?

Aleurites moluccane, generally known as candlenut tree or Indian Walnut and among other names.Aleurites moluccane is a native plant to Malaysia,polynesia and the South Sea Island with wide distributation througthout the south and southeast of Brazil and tropics.

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the tree of Aleurites moluccane  can grow up to 10m tall.Aleurites  is derived from a Greek words meaning "wheaten flour" becouse of the appreance of the under surface of the leaves.the seeds of Aleurites moluccane cannot be eaten raw because its toxic,however if the seed were cooked it can be eaten sparingly as condiment.the part of Aleurites moluccane that has medicinal properties are the kernel and the leaves

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benefits of buah keras(Aleurites moluccane)

Lavender

what is lavender?

lavender is a common ingredients in shampoos,soaps and sachets for scenting clothes.people appreciate lavender for its fragrance.the name of lavender is come from Latin root lavare which means to wash".perhaps lavender got its name because it was frequently used in baths to help purify the body and spirit.

lavender is native to the mountainous zones of Mediterranean that can be found at sunny,stony habitats.however today you can found this herbs flourishes throughout southern Europe,Australia and united states.lavender can grows to the height of roughly 60 cm and its heavily branched short shrub.the fragrents scents of this herbs come from the oil in lavender small,blue violet flowers.

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the fresh flower and lavender  plant has a medicinal properties,this part were extracted to produce essential oil.scietntiest confirmed that lavender can give slight calming,soothing and sedative effects when you inhales this herbs scent.

Temu Kunci (Boesenbergia rotunda)

what is Temu Kunci (boesenbergia rotunda)

temu kunci is a ginger species that can be found at india,sri lanka,southeast asia and southern china. boesenbergia rotunda belong to the family of zingiberaceae. in english boesenbergia rotunda were called as Chinese keys or finger root. meanwhile in Malay it were called temu kunci and in Thailand as krachai or krachai-dang.

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boesenbergia rotunda has a flower that are scarlet and bloom throughout the year in tropical countries.those pretty flowers always unnoticeable because they are usually hidden at the base of the foliage. boesenbergia rotunda also have broad and light green while the leaf sheath is red. this herbs also have small globular shaped central subterranean rhizome from which several slander and long tubers sprout all in the same direction like fingers,no wonder its common name is finger roots.

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benefits of Temu Kunci (boesenbergia rotunda)

Aloe Vera

what is Aloe Vera? 

Aloe Vera is perennial plant.it have a leaves that hold large quantities of water.inside the leaves you can see the clear,thick gel.this clear thick gel usually used for minor cuts and burns.Aloe Vera can grow up to 36 inches long.

Aloe Vera has been used for thousand years to heal many condition,usually to treat burn,skin irritations and constipation. Aloe Vera can be grown in subtropical and tropical location,this include south Africa,Latin america and the Caribbean.

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Aloe Vera remains the most commonly used herbs in the united states nowadays. this herbs also one of the most frequently prescribed medicines throughou most of the 18th and 19th centuries.

benefits of Aloe Vera

Paku Merak (Selaginella plana)

what is Paku Merak(selanigella plana)?

paku merak is medicinal plant that rarely used, either modern or traditional.however small amount of the species are being used as ornamental plant and vegetables.in nusantara there are more than 200 species of selanigella. the highest density and endemism of this plant can be found at papuasia,borneo and philipines. some species of selanigella are still waiting to be discovered meanwhile many of the species waiting to be extinct

selanigella in nusantara have  have small leaves resembling scales with two diffrent size.the smaller ,median leaves in the inner row and the larger lateral leaves in the outer row.selanigella can be found grow at cliffs near springs,waterfalls or small water channel that was humid,wet and somewhat open. this plant tend to grow more during the rainy season

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all part the  of paku merak(selanigella) have medicinal properties.sometimes people only used the leaves. selanigella can be used sigulary or in combination fresh or dried,eaten immediately or cooked before.this herbs are sweetand have a warm effect.

benefits of Paku Merak(selanigella plana)?

chamomile

what is chamomile?

did you know that chamomile is the most popular herbs in the western world.there are two common type of chamomile that is German chamomile and roman or English chamomile. despite from different species,they can treat the same health problems.

chamomile has tiny daisy flower.the flower has a white collars circling raised,cone-shaped,and yellow centers. German chamomile is native to Europe,north Africa and some part of  Asia.you can find chamomile bordering herbs garden and sometimes grows wild and close to the ground.

all the ointments,tea and extract of chamomile start with the white and yellow flower head..the flower heads may be crushed and steam to give a blue oil.this oil contain ingredients that may stop the growth of bacteria,viruses and fungi.it also can reduce the swelling the flower head of chamomile were dried and used in tea or capsule.

chamomile has been used as a medicine for almost thousand years during the back of ancient Egyptians,Romans and Greeks.

Benefits of the chamomile