B – Natural Plants Remedies

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The badamier - Terminalia catappa

All parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine against dysentery, diarrhea, and joint inflammation and to treat cough, stress, bronchitis, and asthma. The fruit can aid in the treatment of leprosy (with palm oil), cure headaches, or reduce nausea during travel. The badamier is also effective for Chest pain (angina). Some research shows that taking Terminalia by mouth with conventional medications improves symptoms in people experiencing chest pain after a heart attack. Congestive heart failure (CHF). Some research shows that taking Terminalia by mouth with conventional medications for 2 weeks improves symptoms in people with CHF. Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for Earaches, HIV infection, Lung conditions, Severe diarrhea, Urinary problems, Water retention, and more…

Bakuchi - Psoralea corylifolia

It is sweet, bitter, and pungent when cooked. It is purgative, cool, tasty, and dry in nature. It is beneficial for curing heart-related problems and cough, bleeding diathesis, bronchial asthma, dermatoses, urinary disorders, fever and is anthelmintic. Fruits enhance pitta and are beneficial for hair and skin. Grind its root to form a paste and add a little amount of roasted alum to it. Use the mixture to brush the teeth and it cures any infection in the teeth. Take ½ gm. seed powder with ginger juice, 4-7 times a day. It gives relief from cough. The phlegm loosens and is easily released. Cook and eat the leaves, every morning and evening regularly for a few weeks to cure diarrhea. For jaundice, take 20 ml juice of spreading hogweed, and ½ gm of Psoralea seeds and powder then mix them well. Give this mixture to the patient every morning and evening. For sterility and infertility: after the menstrual cycle is complete, grind the seeds in oil and apply them to the vagina. It reduces the potential for conceiving.

Bayberry (candleberry) - Myrica cerifera and Myrica Rubra

The bayberry is best known for its berries, from which wax is derived to make fragrant bayberry candles. In folk medicine, bayberry has been used as a tea for its tonic and stimulant properties, and for treating diarrhea. Among Native Americans, the leaves were used to destroy parasitic worms, the leaves and stems were used for treating fever, and the roots were applied as a poultice. It is also reported to have been used as a charm medicine to exorcise spirits of the dead and to prevent diseases. The dried root bark often is used medicinally and as a dyeing/tanning agent.

Bach or vacha - Acorus calamus

It has strong smell and is hot and pungent. It causes vomiting and improves the body fire. It purifies the urinary system and has binding properties. It cures swelling of the stomach caused by indigestion or accumulation of wind, school, epilepsy, cough, anxiety, and insect bite. It is antipyretic and strengthens the heart. It is beneficial for the throat and cures bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Grind it in water and apply the paste on the forehead, it cures headaches. It is a very good memory, throat pain, goiter, asthma, fever, and worms, and also beneficial in anxiety and epilepsy.

Bitter Apple - COLOCYNTH

Colocynth is a great herbal plant with many useful properties. Extract of bitter apple roots shows great effect in reduction of blood sugar level. Several active components present in this herb influence insulin metabolism and this way show great positive activity in type 2 diabetes. Wash to clean the roots of the herb. Then extract its juice by crushing and adding water. Apply externally to affected areas. External use of fruit pulp and root help to cure pimples, acne, and boils. Fruit extract of this herb possesses strong laxative properties as it strengthens the intestinal muscles and brings about defecation naturally therefore it is very useful to treat constipation.

Blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum

Blueberries are well known for their vast and dynamic health benefits. It has amazing antioxidant properties and is a notable anti-inflammatory agent, so, including blueberries in your diet is super beneficial. Blueberries have nourishing and soothing effects on the brain due to their pitta pacifying nature. It is very useful in age-related memory loss, has an anti-inflammatory effect on your nerves, and is beneficial in Alzheimer’s. It is so good for nervous steam healthy functioning. When it comes to brain protection, there is nothing quite like blueberries. Call the blueberry the brain berry.

Bay leaf - Laurus nobilis

Bay leaf, also called laurel leaf, is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. These vitamins are all known to support a healthy immune system. Bay leaf tea can help ease bouts of upset stomachs. The tea is also very aromatic, which can help relieve sinus pressure or stuffiness. Bay leaves are light, pungent, bitter, sweet, and warm by nature. It is helpful in digestion, stimulates the brain, cleanses urine, and is healthy for the stomach or stomach. People use the bay leaf for diabetes, cancer, stomach problems, pain, and many other conditions; the humble bay leaf can pack a mighty punch when it comes to health benefits. While adding minimal calories, bay leaf increases the amount of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in a dish….

Black Currant - Ribes nigrum

It is good for the diagnosis of menopause signs, for resolution of premenstrual symptoms, for reducing menstrual pain, and for the firmness of the breast. The use of black currant fruit relieves cough and enhances immunity. Use of it dried leaves help in Alzheimer’s disease, joint pain, Gout, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Colic, Hepatitis, and other liver diseases, Fainting and dizziness, in inflammatory disorders. The dry leaves also help to eliminate urine infection and increase the amount of urine, Bladder stones. As a healthy alternative to tea, You will be surprised to know that many people apply this leaf directly on the face for skin to heal wounds and insect bites. The black current slows down the formation of blood, hence excessive use of black current can increase blood flow during surgery. So, if you use black current in any way, then stop using it before two weeks of any surgery.

Black cohost - Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa

Black cohosh has a number of potential benefits — most of them related to women’s health or hormonal balance. Black cohosh is most commonly used for menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes (also called hot flushes) and night sweats (together known as vasomotor symptoms), vaginal dryness, heart palpitations, tinnitus, vertigo, sleep disturbances, nervousness, and irritability. However, intriguing data are surfacing showing that black cohosh extracts may be useful in both the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. Black cohosh has the ability to bind to the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, a receptor that mediates a variety of anticancer effects in both prostate and breast cancer cells. Men undergoing orchidectomy or androgen suppression therapies for testicular cancer may report having hot flashes, similar to those experienced by women during menopause. Actaea can help alleviate male hot flashes in these situations.

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