The Savors of Gingers

Ginger oleoresin Bulbs contain compounds known as gingerol which is an antioxidant. These properties make mention of ginger are useful as bioactive components of antiaging. Ginger bioactive components can serve to protect the fatty membranes from oxidation, inhibit the oxidation of cholesterol, and boost immunity. Various benefits of ginger are traditionally well known is as follows:

Catch a cold

Remedy: Take the old ginger for your thumb, wash out and crushed and then boiled with two glasses of water, add sugar to taste. Boil approximately 1 / 4 hours. Lift and drink warm.

Headache or migraine (headaches)

Remedy: Take the sons of my mother ginger fingers, grilled and then crushed. Brewed with a glass of water and give a little sugar, drink once. Drink three times daily.

Preventing motion sickness

Remedy: Take the sons of my mother the finger of ginger, washed and thinly sliced, then boiled with a glass of water. Warm drink before boarding the vehicle.

Dislocate

Remedy: Take the ginger more or less two sections. Rinse and then grated, add a little salt. And apply this mixture on a sprained limbs. Do twice a day.

White patches on the skin due to loss of pigmentation (Vitiligo)

Remedy: Take 30 grams of ginger, wash and then blended. Juice and apply on your skin is suffering from vitiligo.

Esophageal roundworm

Remedy: Take 60 grams of fresh ginger and then wash out. Lumatkan, mixed with a glass of water. Strain and add one tablespoon of honey. Drink this mixture three times daily.

Create a plump breast and contains

Remedy: enter the two segments that have been peeled fresh ginger skin, into a hot glass of pure milk. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Drink at bedtime each day.

Rheumatism

Remedy: Prepare one or two of ginger rhizome. Heat the rhizome above the fire or coals and then mashed. Paste the collision of ginger on the bodily pain.

The Benefits of Pegagan for combating tuberculosis (TB)

A friend told me, how frustrated he attacked the tuberculosis (TB) lungs. Battered disposable medical drugs, the disease still exists. He also panicked, because she said, TB bacteria can be resistant to drugs formulated strikes dispensaries. Fortunately, when almost frustrated, he "discovered" gotu kola.

Living the "destiny" as the lungs of TB patients is not easy. If not resilient, rather than cured, patients can die of boredom. Understandably, the process of healing of TB, in addition to quite difficult, too time consuming, ranging from 3-6 months. That, too, with a note, patients taking the medicine disciplined and diligent went to the doctor.

The duration of treatment is - especially if accompanied by cost constraints - which often lead to patient frustration. Yes frustrated take medicine, yes bored suffer. In fact, taking the discipline to be the deciding factor in the healing process. Incomplete treatment can cause a variety of TB bacteria resistant to conventional drugs, including drug combinations.

In other words, is strictly prohibited TB patients actually tolerate the word bored, or even despair. That is why, for my friend, an encounter with gotu kola and fellow colleagues become highly significant. At least, he felt "alone" again facing tuberculosis. When many relatives and friends move away because of fear of contracting taulan, gotu kola and friends become the most loyal friend.

Most importantly, their price is cheap and does not make the bag tight, if consumed over long periods.

Inhibit & destroy gotu kola

Gotu kola or Centella asiatica was cool names of wild plants that exist in the lowlands, up to about 2500 m above sea level.

Empirically, commonly used as a tonic, anti-infective, antirematik, tranquilizers, accelerate wound healing, and diuretics. Various researches have been done to support the empirical benefits.

For example, referring to research that gotu kola as an antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, or to improve memory (central nervous system), eczema (a wound), and hepatitis. It relates to the compound owned by gotu kola, namely asiaticiside, thankuniside, medecassoside, brahmoside, brahminoside, madastic acid, vitamins B1, B2, and B6.

From various studies in vitro of gotu kola find its ability to destroy bacteria that cause infections, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherechia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, and the like. Meanwhile, in the form of infusion or extract of ethanol, these plants are believed to inhibit bacterial growth.

Laorpuksa A. and colleagues in research in 1988 proved, gotu kola estrak water can fight against bacteria that cause infections of the respiratory tract. Meanwhile, Herbert D. and friends of the Tuberculosis Research Center in India to try the effect of gotu kola on tuberculosis H37Rv bacteria in vitro. The result, gotu kola does not directly affect the tuberculosis bacteria. However, Herbert recommends further research on active compounds asiaticoside.

Herbert Feeling vindicated. Based on advanced research, gotu kola compound turned out to be active against tuberculosis and Bacillus leprae Mycobakterium (Oliver-Bever, 1986). Later studies conducted Walter H. Lewis also said the kola including a group of plants that produce substances such as antibiotics and asiaticoside.

Efficacy Test Pegagan

Efficacy of gotu kola also has been tested by Boeteau P. and friends, who menginokulasi animal experiment with guinea pig tuberculosis bacillus bacteria during 15 days. Injection of 0.5 ml of 4% asiaticoside given to guinea pigs, proven to reduce the number of lesions tuberkular in the lungs, liver, and spleen. Compounds asiaticoside make pegagan not only inhibits the growth of TB bacteria, but also has potential as an immunomodulator - endurance enhancer.

Empirically, the use of gotu kola to eradicate pulmonary tuberculosis can be carried out based on the following recipe. Wash 30-60 g fresh gotu kola, and then boiled in 3 cups of water until remaining 1 glass, and drunk three times daily. For TB skin, lumatkan gotu kola, and stick on the affected part.

Timeless Black Seed (Nigella Sativa)

"With it (water) He produces for you corn, olives, date palms, and grapes and every kind of fruit: Verily in this is a sign for those who give thought "(Quran, S: 16 A: 11).

Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah's Apostle saying "There is healing in Black Cumin for all diseases except death ."

Muslims have been using and promoting the use of the "Black Seed" or "Al-habbat ul Sawda" for hundreds of years, and hundreds of articles have been written about it. Black seed has also been in use worldwide for over 3000 years. However, many Muslims do not realize that black seed is not only a prophetic herb, but it also holds a unique place in the medicine of the Prophet. Black seed is mentioned along with many other natural cures in the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Mohammad [SAWS]) and in the Qur'an.

However, many herbs and natural cures in the Hadith and Qur'an are simply "mentioned" briefly, leaving the bulk of the descriptive narrative up to later Islamic scholars such as Ibn Sina or Ibn Rushd.

Black seed is one of the few that is said to "cure all diseases except death." It is unique in that it was not used profusely before the Prophet Mohammad [SAWS] made its use popular, and it is one of the few herbs that are described in great detail in the Hadith with recipes and instructions on usage actually being found in the Hadith themselves. Last, but not least, black seed has been studied by Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

Although there were more than 400 herbs in use before the Prophet Mohammad [SAWS] and recorded in the herbals of Galen and Hippocrates, black seed was not one of the most popular remedies of the time. Because of the way Islam has spread, the usage and popularity of black seed is widely known as a "remedy of the Prophet". In fact, a large part of this herbal preparation's popularity is based on the teachings of the Prophet. The Prophet not only mentioned the usefulness of black seed in his teachings, but also gave specific instructions on how to prepare the seed for medical use.

"The Prophet's Medicine" is a collection of Hadith that instruct Muslims on the subject of sickness or medical treatment. Because black seed is mentioned so prominently in these writings, all eminent and famous hakims of the past and present have written on the medicinal benefits and healing properties of "kulunji." In fact, since it was made popular in the Seventh Century, there has not been a period in Muslim history when the use of it was ever stopped. At all times the seed was utilized with the belief and faith that benefits will be derived from practicing the Holy Prophet's Sunnah (Hana, 2001).

The black seed (nigella sativa) is an example of a prophetic remedy that has been studied extensively. Nigella sativa has been used since antiquity by Asian herbalists and pharmacists, and was used by the Romans for culinary purposes. The name nigella comes from the Latin word nigellus, meaning black. Nigella sativa are small matte black grains with a rough surface and an oily white interior, similar to onion seeds. The seeds have little bouquet, though when rubbed, their aroma resembles oregano. They have a slightly bitter, peppery flavor and a crunchy texture. The seeds may be used whole or ground and are usually fried or roasted before use (they are easily crushed in a mortar).

However, although the seeds have been used for thousands of years in the kitchen, they have also been useful in the pharmacy. Ahmad Akhtar studied the effects of the black seed on nematoce worm infections in children (Akhtar, 1999). The black seeds contain over 100 valuable components. Black seed is also a significant source of fatty acids, proteins ,carbohydrates and other vitamins and minerals.

The seeds are rich in sterols, especially beta-sitosterol, which is known to have anti carcinogenic activity (Tierra). The seeds are also known to repel certain insects and can be used in the same way as mothballs.

Black seed is also used in India as a spice and condiment and occasionally in Europe as both a pepper substitute and a spice. It is widely used in Indian cuisine, particularly in mildly braised lamb dishes such as korma. It is also added to vegetables and dhal dishes as well as to chutneys. The seeds are sprinkled on naan (bread) before baking and to some Garam Masala and Panch Phoran mixtures.

The Indians also use black seed medicinally as a carminative and stimulant, and to treat indigestion and bowel complaints. It is also used to induce post uterine contractions and promote lactation.

However, despite the cure-all benefits of black seed it must still be used with wisdom and caution. "The seed yields a volatile oil containing melanthin, nigilline, damascene and tannin. Melanthin is toxic in large dosages and nigilline is paralytic, so the spice must be used in moderation (the epicentre).

What is Black Seed?

An annual herbaceous plant, Black Cumin Seed (botanical name is Nigella sativa L.), or Black Seed for short, is believed to be indigenous to the Mediterranean region but has been cultivated into other parts of the world including the Arabian peninsula, northern Africa and parts of Asia. The plant has no relation to the common kitchen herb, cumin.

Tiny and hairy, being no more than 3mm in length, black seed originates from the common fennel flower plant (Nigella sativa) of the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. Nigella sativa is sometimes mistakenly confused with the fennel herb plant (Foeniculum vulgare).

The plant has finely divided foliage and pale bluish purple or white flowers. The flowers grow terminally on its branches while the leaves grow opposite each other in pairs, on either side of the stem. Its lower leaves are small and petioled, and the upper leaves are long (6-10cm). The stalk of the plant reaches a height of twelve to eighteen inches as its fruit, the black seed, matures.

Nigella sativa is bisexual and forms a fruit capsule which consists of many white trigonal seeds. Once the fruit capsule has matured, it opens up and the seeds contained within are exposed to the air, becoming black in color (black seeds).

Nigella sativa and its black seed are known by other names, varying between places. Some call it Black caraway, "Habbat al barakah", and "Habbat sawda", others call it black cumin (kalounji), onion seeds or even coriander seeds. In English, the Nigella sativa plant is commonly referred to as "Black Cumin".

Nevertheless, this is Nigella sativa, which has been known and used from ancient times and is also known in Persian as Shonaiz.


Chemical Analysis of Black Seed brand Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Oil

Black Seed Oil contains several ingredients (in significant amounts) with potential value. The following chart reflects the composition of Black Seed Oil in terms of its active, nutrient components, and any other significant ingredients.

   Essential Oil Composition (1.4%)      Black Seed Oil
     Carvone     ;           ;           ;           ;           ;           ;21.1%
     Alfa-Pinene                                         7.4%
     Sabinene                                         5.5%
     Beta-Pinene                                         7.7%
     P-cymene                                         46.8%
     Others                                                              11.5%

  Fatty Acids                          Black Seed Oil.
  
     Myristic Acid (C14:0)          ;           ;           ;     0.5%
     Palmitic Acid (C16:0)          ;           ;           ;      13.7%
     Palmitoleic Acid (C16:1)          ;           ;           ; 0.1%
     Steartic Acid (C18:0)          ;           ;           ;       2.6%
     Oleic Acid (C18:1)          ;           ;           ;           ; 23.7%
     Linoleic Acid (C18:2)(Omega-6)       &n bsp;         57 .9%
     Linolenic Acid (18:30) (Omega-3)        &nb sp;      0.2%
     Arachidic Acid (C20:0)                          1.3%

Saturated & Unsaturated Fatty Acids       Black Seed Oil
  
      Saturated Acid         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;        18.1%
     Monounsaturated Acids                             23.8%
     Polyunsaturated Acids                             58.1%

 Nutritional Value                   Black Seed Oil
      Protein                                                   208 ug/g
      Thiamin                                                   15ug/g
      Riboflavin                                                   1 ug/g
      Pyridoxine                                                   5ug/g
      Niacin                                                                        57 ug/g
      Folacin                                                    610 IU/g
      Calcium                                                     1 .859 mg/g
      Iron                                                                        1 05 ug/g
      Copper                                                     1 8 ug/g
      Zinc   &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;     60 ug/g
      Phosphorus                                                    5.265 mg/g

 Nutritional Composition                      Black Cumin Seed
       protein   ;           ;           ;           ;           ;           ;           ;   21%
       carbohydrates  ;                                                      35%
       fats  &n bsp;                                                       35-38%

Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed is rich in nutritional values.

Monosaccharides (single molecule sugars) in the form of glucose, rhamnose, xylose, and arabinose are found in the black seed.

The Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed contains a non-starch polysaccharide component which is a useful source of dietary fiber.

It is rich in fatty acids, particularly the unsaturated and essential fatty acids (Linoleic and Linolenic acid). The EFAs, consisting of alpha-Linolenic acid (omega-3) and Linoleic acid (omega-6), are substances that cannot be manufactured in the body, and thus must be taken in as supplements or through high-EFA foods.

Fifteen amino acids make up the protein content of the Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed, including eight of the nine essential amino acids. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized within our body in sufficient quantities and are thus required from our diet.

Black seed contains Arginine which is essential for infant growth. Chemical analysis has further revealed that the Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed contains carotene, which is converted by the liver into vitamin A.

The Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed is also a source of calcium, iron, sodium, and potassium. Required only in small amounts by the body, these elements' main function is to act as essential cofactors in various enzyme function

MALAC

Malac have diuretic properties (smooth urination) that acts as an anti-hypertensive, anti piretik (fever) and good for step. Malac have a property to break rock, to overcome swelling due to inflammation of kidney urinary tract infection, high blood pressure and yellow fever.
 
Benefits:

    * Solving the rock (gallstone),
      a. Drinking malac and 1 tablespoon honey to enhance the function of a diuretic.
      b. Drink 3 times 2 capsules a day, usually 7 kidney stones would be destroyed between 3-14 days.
      c. Malac also can launch urination.
    * Swelling due to kidney inflammation. Kidney inflammation causes difficulty urinating. Water that does not come out cause leg swelling (swollen) when pressed will be spotting. Often occurs in children who are always eating snacks or fast food (fast food)
    * Urinary tract infections,
      Often occurs in children, symptoms of frequent urination in which the water dirty and berkuman, drinking malac 1 capsule 3-5 times daily.
    * Fever heat,
      Body heat is removed through perspiration, bowel movements and urination will be more outgoing and body temperature will be stable. Drink lots of water to replace water removed.
    * Cough,
      Malac good for coughs caused by cold weather, and also coughing up phlegm or not.
    * High blood pressure,
      for some people with high blood pressure can be synergized with herbs malac.
    * Patients Ayan (Epilepsy),
      Very good use of omega 3 capsules malac

Composition: 
Each capsule contains: 
Tetracera indica 94.5 mg 
Bamboo spp. 87.75 mg 
Imperata cylindrica 87.75 mg