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Astercantha Longifolia is a medicinal herb which has lots of medicinal and curative properties. It is a herb that grows up to one or one and a half meters in height. Leaves of this plant are simile, shiny, ovate, lanceolate and opposite.  Flowers of this plant are purple in color and has orange streaks. Seeds are red in color. Thorns arise near to leaf axils. Fruits are ovate, they become glabrous and glossy when mature.   This plant usually grows in marshy fields such as ponds, river beds, paddy fields, etc. This herb can be found commonly in the sub-tropical and tropical regions of India, especially everywhere in Tamil Nadu and in various other parts of the world like Nepal, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Philippines.   Vernacular names of the Astercantha Longifolia   are Neermulli in Tamil & Kannada, Jhinti in Hindi, Nirchulli in in Malayalam and Nirugobbi in Telugu. Seeds of this plants are rich in Vitamin E, iron, proteins, etc. ...

Chitharaththai (சித்தரத்தை) is a traditional medicine used as an home remedy for cough, cold, sore throat, chest congestion and arthritis. This is used in Naturopathy, Siddha, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, folk medicine, etc. Alpinina galanga belongs to zingiberaceae family. It is called as 'kulanjan' in Hindi, 'chitharatha' in Malayalam, 'chitharathai ' in Tamil and 'dumparaashtrakamu' in Telugu. It is native to India. It has a narrow foliage and stems with dull dark green leaves, white and red fragrant flowers. This rhizome (underground stem) grows narrowly oblong and much branched in the soil.  This is rich in iron, sodium, vitamin A and vitamin C, flavonoids, phytonutrients, emodin, beta sitosterol, galangin and quercetin. Chitharathai has anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic,anti-ulcer, anti-diarrhea, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-microbial properties. Its anti-inflammatory property makes it very effective in treating arthritis. This...

The Chia seeds are tiny black seeds extracted from the plant called Salvia Hispanica . It is nutrient dense and highly energy giving. Chia seeds are mainly grown in Mexico. Chia means strength in Mayan language. It is easily digestible and has lots of medicinal properties. It is known as runners' food as runner use as a fuel  while running for long distances. Chia Seeds are good absorbent, i.e., when we soak in water the size of the seeds can expand up to ten times of its original size and form a gel like a substance. It has an ability to slow down the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. Nutrients in Chia seeds  Chia seeds contain essential Omega 3 fatty acids like alpha-linolenic acid, alpha linoleic acid, mucin, strontium, etc. It is also rich in highly powerful antioxidants, vitamins like vitamin A, D, B complex like Thiamine(B1), niacin (B6) and vitamin E, calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, iodine, sulphur, iron, copper, zinc, protein and dietary fi...

K-27, LI-11, SP-6 - These  are the most important and very helpful acupressure points for boosting immunity and prevention from flu and some inflammations. Pressing these points 1 to 2 minutes each, daily will help you to boost immunity and protect you from other diseases.  Everyone should know these three points for their healthy life. K-27 (Kidney meridian 27)   K-27 This is the last point of the kidney meridian. It is also called immune boosting super master and energy button. It is very helpful for people who are prone to upper respiratory problems and flu symptoms like shortness of breath and cough, low immunity, always feeling sick, fatigue etc. It helps to tune the total energy of the body and boost immunity. It is located in below the each side of the colar bone as shown in the figure. Right hand must be used to press the left side point and vice versa. Press this point daily 1 to 2 minutes morning and evening for better feel. LI-11 (Large intestine 11) ...

Nipha virus is a highly contagious and deadly virus mainly spread through fruit bats and pigs. When a person is infected with Nipha virus, the symptoms will start to appear within 3 to 14 days. Symptoms Initially presentation of this disease is non-specific with sudden onset of symptoms like fever, headache, muscle pain,nausea and vomiting which is followed by drowsiness and confusion. Showing some neurological signs like neck rigidity, photophobia, drowsiness, disorientation and mental confusion because of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Its symptoms goes analogous with that of influenza (common flu or animal flu). In serious cases, it might lead to myocarditis (inflammation of heart wall) and even coma in some cases. Risk factors  People who are exposed to bats and pigs  Consuming pork (pig meat) and fruits bitten by bats Contact with people who already have Nipha virus infection. It spreads through cough and sneeze of the infected person. Natu...

The Homeopathic medicine carbo vegetabilis is prepared from vegetable charcoal or wood charcoal.Mother tincture is prepared from Powdered  charcoal  and subsequently triturated with lactose sugar.  Carbo veg is a life saving drug and useful in the last stages of some fatal diseases in collapse with coldness and sweating.I t has an ability to absorb toxins from the body. Carboveg is very useful to cure   Excess gas formation in the stomach Bloating Belching Indigestion Over eating Eating fatty foods Bad combination of foods Fatigue Constipation Diarrhea Rattling cough Tinnitus with dizziness Weak digestion General weakness Feeling better after passing a gas  Worse from eating fatty foods Very susceptable to cold weather  Dislikes warm air rooms Fetid smelling  Breath foul smelling Headache Heart burn Giddiness Bronchitis Vomitting

H9 and K1 These are two important first aid acupressure points, which can do miracles during fainting or even  heart attack . Pressing these two points will give immediate relief from heart attack. H9 Acupressure point Location  Heart meridian 9 (H9)   is located on the radial side of little finger, at the corner of the nail on both hands.  Apply firm pressure and steady pressure with your hand for 1 to 2 minutes. K1  Acupressure point Location  Kidney meridian 1 ( K1) a cupressure point is located at the bottom of our foot, at the junction of its anterior one third and posterior two third, in the depression between the 2nd and 3rd toe joints. It is nicely located when the toes are planter flexed.  Apply firm pressure and steady pressure with your hand for 1 to 2 minutes. This will gives  immediate relief from cardiac pain, plain chest pain, fainting, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, poor memory. Pressing of th...

Homeopathic medicines 1. Allium cepa Red big onions This medicine is prepared from red big onion through homeopathic method .It is mainly   used to cure  allergies,itching eyes,watery discharge from eyes and nose,hay fever, sinus problems etc. 2.Belladonna                                                                  This medicine is prepared from the plant Atropa belladonna this plant is also called deadly night shade.This medicine is mainly used to cure  Atropa belladon   Hay fever ,throbbing headache,watery discharge from eyes ,nose,reddish eyes with fever etc.  3.Baptisia This medicine is prepared from the plant  Baptisia tinctoria. This plant is commonly called whiled indigo. Baptisia tinctoria This medicine is used to cure   fever lik...