M – Natural Plants Remedies

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Malabar tamarind - Garcinia gummi-gutta

Garcinia gummi-gutta is a tropical species of Garcinia native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Introducing Garcinia Cambogia or Brindle Berry into a healthy diet and exercise plan may increase fat burning ability, inhibit fat production and support overall weight loss without affecting the nervous system. Garcinia gummi-gutta is a tropical species of Garcinia native to South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora

Magnolia bark appears to have many potential benefits, including anticancer properties, improved sleep, treatment of menopause symptoms, relief of stress and anxiety, and protection against oxidation and inflammation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, magnolia is used to treat the “stagnation of qi” as well as for depression and anxiety. People also use magnolia for obesity, stress, gingivitis, plaque, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.

Marigold/Calendula – Tagetes erecta

It is commonly called African marigold, Aztec marigold, American marigold or big marigold, is native to Mexico and Central America. It has been used to treat conjunctivitis, blepharitis, eczema, gastritis, minor burns including sunburns, warts, and minor injuries such as sprains and wounds. It has also been used to treat cramps, coughs, and snake bites. Calendula has a high content of flavonoids, chemicals that act as anti-oxidants in the body.

Marshmallow - Althaea officinalis

Marshmallow root is a flowering plant that has played a role in herbal medicine for centuries. Many people use marshmallow root for various ailments, including coughs, skin irritation, and digestive problems, such as ulcers. It comes in the forms of a powder, capsule, tea, and cough syrup. It also contains chemicals that might decrease cough and fight infections.

Madagascar Periwinkle - Catharanthus roseus

A well-known plant, this is noted for its anti-cancer alkaloids and also for the fact that it cannot be synthesized in a lab, inhibiting its large-scale production and making the leaves of this plant the only source. Traditionally used by healers as a bitter tonic and emetic for rheumatism, skin disorders and venereal diseases, it also has a significant effect on glucose and blood sugar levels.

Milk Thistle - Silybum marianum

Historically, people have used milk thistle for liver disorders and gallbladder problems. Milk thistle is promoted as a dietary supplement for hepatitis, cirrhosis, jaundice, diabetes, indigestion, and other conditions. Blessed thistle contains chemicals called tannins, which might help with diarrhea, cough, and swelling. People use blessed thistle for indigestion, infections, wounds, and many other conditions.

Milk bush - Euphorbia tirucalli

A milk bush is a shrub that is native to northeastern, southern, and central Africa and that also grows throughout other semi-arid tropical regions, including parts of India. Warts, asthma, and ear pain are sometimes treated with milk bush. Additional diseases that are said to be relieved by milk bush are rheumatism and neuralgia. It has also been studied as a possible cancer treatment. Milk bush is also used for firewood in Africa and Brazil.

Mahogany - Swietenia macrophylla

Mahogany wood is useful in furniture making, its seeds improve blood circulation, and its fruit is also beneficial for health. It promotes gastric secretion, acts as blood purifier and keeps intestines in good condition. It contains lycopene; a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent prostate cancer. Its consumption has been associated with decreased risk of breast cancer as well as neurodegenerative disorders. Parts of the mahogany tree, including the bark, has been used as local treatment of fertility in men and women. In men, it has been said to cure impotence or erectile dysfunction as it improves erection. In women, it increases the chances of getting pregnant.

Myrtus - Myrtus communis

People take myrtle for treating lung infections including bronchitis, whooping cough, and tuberculosis. They also take it for bladder conditions, diarrhea, persistent heartburn, heavy periods, yeast infections, and worms. Myrtle is used on the skin for warts and in the mouth for canker sores and thrush. Most parts of the plant have culinary uses. The berries that follow the flowers are edible. Fruits, flowers and leaves when dried are used as a food flavoring. The leaves are also used as a bay leaf substitute. Some even use the wood to flavor meats. When added to a charcoal grill, the wood will add a mild flavor to your BBQ. Very resistant to honey fungus. Oils obtained from the bark, flowers and leaves are used in the production of skin care products.

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