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CHAMOMILE RELIEVES ANXIETY AND STRESS

Chamomile is an herb that belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy or sunflower ) plant family and is grown around the world.  The nutrients it contains may help manage diabetes , menstrual pain , and sleep problems .  Chamomile tea is a natural remedy for a wide range of health issues.     Chamomile and its essential oil have been used in Ayurveda .   Most studies showed that daily consumption of chamomile is effective in improving anxiety and no threatening or adverse side effects were reported. In patients diagnosed with anxiety disorder, most studies reported that they observed significant improvements regarding to anxiety symptoms.  Chamomile is also called as "karpurapuspa" in Sanskrit and "Baboona" or "Babuna" in Hindi. Two of the species, Matricaria chamomilla and Chamaemelum nobile, are commonly used to make herbal infusions for beverages . Chamomile, also referred to as "Babune ka Phal" in Hindi, has a stellar reputation for healing, and wi...

THIS PINK SUPERFOOD REDUCES HYPERTENSION

Beetroot is a root vegetable with the ability to help us feel relaxed and calm.  Drinking beetroot juice regularly for 7 days may help reduce blood pressure in people with the problem of hypertension.  Beetroot has a soothing secret called betaine. Betaine was first discovered in the juice of sugar beets in the 19th century and these days the amino acid derivative betaine is recognized as being potentially helpful in treating clinical depression.  Beetroot (Shaljam or Chukandar  in Hindi) is a winter vegetable that helps you stay healthy and warm during the cold months. The root veggie can be eaten raw in the form of a cooked, raw salad, boiled or roasted.  SPIRITUAL USE OF BEETROOT  Beetroot symbolizes love and beauty and is sacred to the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. Romans used beets as an aphrodisiac. The beetroot corresponds to the heart chakra. Beetroot also balances your root chakra that is responsible for keeping you centered, foc...

HEALING PROPERTIES OF THIS GOLDEN FLOWER - SUNFLOWER

The sunflower is actually a pseudanthium, or flowerhead made up of many small flowers. The outer yellow 'petals' are known as ray flowers and are made up of multiple petals fused together. Ray petals are usually yellow but can sometimes can be red or orange. Sunflower petals have qualities as digestive tonic, stimulating appetite and digestion, as well as an effective vermifuge – a valuable ally for people who are fond of sushi and tartare.  Sunflower petals can be used as food ingredient in soups, salads or as a garnish for cakes and cookies to add color and flavor to recipes.  Sunflower petals tea are believed to have potent health benefits on reducing inflammation especially in the throat, windpipes, and tonsils.  A poultice made from pounded leaves has also been used on sores, snake bites, and spider bites.  One of the many edible flowers, sunflowers have colorful petals that can be used in salads, smoothie bowl or as a pretty garnish. And the greens can be used...