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Lavender - Genus Lavandula

Lavender flowers are more beautiful than other flowers in appearance. Its oil has many properties which help in curing many types of problems of the body. If there is a problem of stress and fatigue, then it is beneficial in removing them. Although lavender oil is not a medical treatment. If the person is sick for a long time, then there is a need for medical treatment, not oil. Lavender oil may be helpful in reducing the person’s symptoms. Let us tell you in detail about lavender oil in today’s article.

Liverwort – Marchantiophyta

Liverwort is a plant. It is used for treating gallstones and liver conditions including jaundice, liver enlargement, hepatitis, and liver cirrhosis. It is also used for treating stomach and digestive tract discomfort, stimulating appetite, relieving sensation of fullness, regulating bowel function, and stimulating the pancreas. Some people use liverwort for treating varicose veins, lowering cholesterol, stimulating blood circulation, and “purifying” blood. Women use liverwort for relieving symptoms of menopause.

Lobelia - genus Lobelia

Lobelia is a genus of flowering plants, some of which have been harvested for herbal remedies for centuries. The most commonly used is Lobelia inflata, though several species may be beneficial for health. Studies suggest that compounds in Lobelia inflata may aid asthma, depression, and other health issues. Lobelia inflata is an herb that is used to treat asthma, allergies, whooping cough, congestion, and bronchitis. In the past, it was also useful for tobacco withdrawal as an herbal remedy to quit smoking.

Lemon grass - Cymbopogon citratus

Lemongrass might help prevent the growth of some bacteria and yeast. Lemongrass also contains substances that are thought to relieve pain and swelling, reduce fever, improve levels of sugar and cholesterol in the blood, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, and have antioxidant properties.

Lantana - Lantana camara

brown and black butterfly on red flower

Use of lantana extracts in folk medicine for the treatment of cancers, chicken pox, measles, asthma, ulcers, swellings, eczema, tumors, high blood pressure, bilious fevers, catarrhal infections, tetanus, rheumatism, malaria and atoxy of abdominal viscera, is also reported.

Leadwort - Plumbago

purple flower in tilt shift lens

Leadwort treats elephantiasis, cures fever and brings the body temperature down, gets relief from diarrhea, helps cure liver related problems, oil cures skin ailments and helps control inflammation. It also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, cure erectile dysfunction, remedy for scorpion stings and the root has a use for its anticancer activities. Some people use it to abort illegal pregnancies, treatment for buboes and glandular swelling, treat Syphilis and it also helped to control leukoderma, paralysis treatment, cures coughs, and cold, cures menstrual disturbances and regularizes it, cures scabies and dermatitis and get a cure for piles.

Lemon balm - Melissa officinalis

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic). It is used to reduce stress, anxiety, to promote sleep, improve the appetite, ease the pain, discomfort from indigestion including gas, bloating and colic and many more conditions.

Litchi - Litchi chinensis

Lychees contain several healthy minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, such as potassium, copper, vitamin C, and epicatechin. These may help protect against heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The fruit is eaten as a food and used for medicine. People take lychee for cough, fever, pain, to invigorate the body, and to promote urination. In foods, lychee fruit is peeled and eaten alone or as part of a dish.

Leek - Allium porrum

The bottom line. Leeks and wild ramps boast a variety of nutrients and beneficial compounds that may improve your digestion, promote weight loss, reduce inflammation, fight heart disease, and combat cancer. In addition, they may lower blood sugar levels, protect your brain, and fight infections. This green part contains a lot of vitamin C and it can be used in many recipes. Boiled leaves can be used for sauces, soups or casseroles. 

 

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