Scientists have found that a lack of this trace mineral can lead to early aging. With a lack of this substance in the human body, the level of interleukin decreases. This can provoke problems with the immune system, eventually accelerating the aging of the entire body. The main function of vitamin K is to regulate blood clotting. Vitamin K helps in the regulation of blood clotting by transporting calcium throughout the body. If somewhere the vessels are damaged, it forms a clot, and the bleeding stops. Vitamin K helps in the treatment of blood disorders. It can help with kidney function, as well as improve the interaction of calcium and vitamin D. The combination of these two trace elements strengthens the skeletal system and connective tissue. It helps children to develop the skeleton, and the elderly - to fight osteoporosis. Sufficient amount of vitamin K contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
Rosemary belongs to the classic spicy plants. Its medicinal properties were noticed by the ancient Greeks and Romans. They added this spice to food to relieve anxiety, treat stomach upsets, and stimulate digestion. Rosemary contains: vitamins A, B1, B2, B4, B6, B9, C, K, PP macro-, microelements (calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, manganese, selenium, copper) fatty, amino acids (oleic, linoleic, palmitic, valine, lysine, tryptophan, etc.) tannins essential oil
Cloves are the unopened and dried flower buds of an evergreen tropical clove tree. Clove has long been one of the most popular spices, because it has an exquisite aroma and a bitter-tart pungent taste. It is added to a wide variety of products, including confectionery, desserts, drinks, first courses, as well as mushroom, fruit and berry, meat and vegetable marinades and sauces. Today, cloves are actively used in the production of wine, in bakery. They are widely used in medicine, cosmetology and perfumery.
To restore brain function and improve memory, people often use folk remedies: decoctions of medicinal herbs, vegetable oils, various fruits, berries and nuts. By adding very little of these plants to your daily diet, you will significantly improve brain function.
Chicory is a plant, that grows in meadows, forest glades, grassy slopes, often as a weed in wastelands, fields, near roads, near settlements. It is found in Eurasia, North Africa. As an invasive species, it is found in South Africa, North and South America, Australia and New Zealand. Chicory is used as flavoring and aromatic additives to various food products: coffee and coffee drinks, confectionery. Chicory root contains polysaccharide inulin (up to 49%). Pharmacists use it as a prebiotic - a substance that has a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora.
Olive trees have been cultivated in the Mediterranean since ancient times. They were revered as sacred plants. The ancient Greeks considered Olive trees the creation of the goddess of wisdom and justice Athena. Even now the olive tree is a symbol of holiness, abundance, peace, victory, wisdom, health, and a long, fruitful life. Olive trees are exposed all year round to hot sunlight and the salubrious sea climate of the Mediterranean. This gives unique properties to the fruit, and to the olive leaves. Archaeological documents confirm that the beneficial properties of the olive leaf were known to poeple several thousand years ago. The olive leaf, which has a strong antimicrobial effect, was used to mummify deceased kings. It has also been used since ancient times to heal as an anti-febrile remedy and to heal purulent wounds. A decoction of olive leaves is useful for normalizing blood pressure.
Cumin is a culinary spice, that has a pungent taste and a warm spicy scent. It also is a natural herbal remedy that can treat certain diseases or reduce health problems. Much research has been done in recent years to understand the benefits of this plant better. Cumin is rich in iron, that optimally transports oxygen in the body. Remember to combine it with other foods like lentils or fish.
Eschscholzia californica, or California poppy, is the official flower of the state of California. It is pictured on welcome signs along highways entering the state. April 6 is celebrated as California Poppy Day. Since ancient times, the Native peoples of North America have used its leaves for medicinal purposes, and the seeds have been eaten. They also added dry leaves and seeds to a smoking ritual mixture.
The kidneys and genitourinary system play an important role in the human body - they filter the blood, cleansing it of toxins and microbes, remove excess fluid from the body. During the day, a million nephrons pass more than 230 liters of blood through themselves, cleanse it of harmful substances and excrete them in the urine. The kidneys regulate the content of chemical elements in the blood, affect blood pressure, and participate in hematopoiesis. The kidneys cleanse the body, but do not have the ability to cleanse themselves. Therefore, these natural "filters" require periodic cleansing and healing.
Hawthorn fruits contain vitamins A, C, E, beta-carotene, fatty oils, flavonoids, saponins, phytosterols, carotene, choline, glycosides, organic acids, fructose, tannins. Hawthorn flowers contain essential oils, acetylcholine, flavone glycosides, various acids (caffeic, ursolic, chlorogenic, etc.). Amygdalin and essential oil are found in seeds. Hawthorn helps improve health and stimulate immunity. It strengthens the walls of blood vessels, including small capillaries. It is used as an agent against vascular spasms, for lowering cholesterol levels, as a diuretic and anti-edema herb.