Scientific namesCommon namesAnisoptera guiso (Blanco) A. DC.Guiso (Tag.)Dipterocarpus guiso BlancoRed balan (Engl.)Mocanera guiso Blanco UnresolvedRed balau (Engl.)Shorea guiso (Blco.) BlumeRed selangan (Engl.)Shorea guiso Blume is an accepted name The Plant List Other vernacular ...
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Pearl barley – proven medicinal benefits, uses
The scientific name of the pearl barley is Coix lachryma Linn. Scientific namesCommon namesCoix lachryma Linn.Abukai (Iv.)Coix lachryma-jobi Linn.Adlai (Bis.) Coix agrestis Lour.Agagai (Iv.)Coix exaltata Jacq.Agda (Ig.) Coix arundinacea Lamk.Aglai (C. Bis.) Chuan gu gen (Chin.) Alimudias (P. Bis.) Apagi ...
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Castor oil – proven health benefits & uses
The scientific name of the castor oil plant is Ricinus communis Linn. It is also known as Castor, Castor bean, palma christi, Wonder tree,and Oil plant.Other names includeAFRIKAANS: Kaster boon.ARABIC: Kharwa.BENGALI: Bherenda.COUNTRY: NameBURMESE: Kesu, Kyekesu.CHINESE: Bi ma, Ma hong liang.DANISH: Rizinus.DUTCH: ...
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Arugula / Salad Rocket- nutrition, proven health benefits and uses
The scientific name of the rocket include Brassica eruca, and Eruca sativa. It is also known as Arugula, Garden rocket, Italian cress, Mediterranean rocket, Rucola, Rugula, and Salad rocket.Other names also include:CHINESE: Zi ma cai.FRENCH: Roquette commune, Roquette cultivée, Roquette des jardins.GERMAN: Ackerrauka, Ölrauke, Rauke, Raukenkohl, Senfrauke.GREEK: ...
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Scientific studies on Ironweed or ash-colored fleabane
Scientific studies on Ironweed or ash-colored fleabane (1)Sahadevi (Vernonia cinerea) as medicinal herb in Chhattisgarh, India / Pankaj Oudhia(2)Effect of Vernonia cinerea flower extract in adjuvant-induced arthritis / Latha RM, Geetha T, Varalakshmi P. / General Pharmacology • Volume 31, Issue 4, October 1998, Pages 601-606 / ...
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Scientific research findings on avocado
Scientific research links on avocado(1)Anticonvulsant effect of Persea americana Mill (Lauraceae) (Avocado) leaf aqueous extract in mice / John A O Ojewole and George Amabeoku / Phytotherapy Research • Vol 20 Issue 8, Pages 696 - 700, 2006(2)Hypoglycemic activity of aqueous leaf extract of Persea americana Mill / B S Antia et al / Indian J Pharmacol | October 2005 | ...
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What is MSG | symptoms | dangers & side effects | remedies
What is MSG?Monosodium glutamate (MSG, also known as sodium glutamate) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, used in food industry as a flavor enhancer.MSG is found in foods such as stews, meat soups, Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats. It is particularly popular in Korean, Japanese and Chinese cuisine. Dangers and impact of parabens on human ...
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Top 17 proven health benefits of eating kimchi daily
Kimchi is a traditional fermented Korean food that contains beneficial bacteria for human health. It is prepared through a series of processes, including pretreatment of oriental cabbage (or radish), brining, blending with various spices and other ingredients, and fermentation. It can be made from cabbage, radish, scallion, or cucumber as main vegetable ingredients and the mix ...
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Chickpea- health benefits, nutrition and recipes
Chickpea is known as a plant that is rich in protein, carbohydrates, and nutrition, and its seeds and sprouts have been processed into various health foods such as promote bowel function, reduces high cholesterol, remove arteries blockages, helps to get rid of mid section visceral fat, detox the body and prevent diabetes. Top 12 proven reasons to eat Nutmeg ...
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Bitter gourd: 24 amazing health benefits for good health
Some of the benefits of including Bitter Gourd in diet are boost energy, good for eyes health, heart, liver, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, helps in diabetes management, aid digestion, weight loss and useful in treating various skin and fungal infections.Nutritional value of Bitter GourdBitter Gourd or Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) are also known as Calabaza (Spanish), ...
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Foods to include in diet for healthy brain
Eating healthy well balanced diet is vital for healthy brain. Along with it keeping body hydrated, adequate sleep, doing exercise and meditation helps to think clearly and relaxes the nerves. There are many vital vitamins and minerals that contribute towards brain health like vitamins B, C, E, beta-carotene and magnesium.Foods to eat for improving concentration, memory and ...
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5 easy and effective detox drink to make at home
Adequate intake of water can help to maintain proper functioning of the body organs and improve overall good physical health. Especially warm water as it gets absorbed quickly. According to traditional Indian medicine Ayurveda, drinking warm water can increase body temperature, promote metabolism, helps to get rid of unnecessary toxins from the body. Along with complete body ...
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8 Key questions about sun tanning bed
1. What is a sunbed and how does it work?Also known as "tanning bed" and "sun tanning bed". These are device which emits Ultra violet radiation to produce a cosmetic tan. It uses several fluorescent lamps that have phosphor blends designed to emit UV in a spectrum that is somewhat similar to the sun. Typically, it produces 95% UVA and 5% UVB. Smaller, home tanning beds ...
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