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More good news for coffee fans. A review on several studies has concluded that moderate consumption of coffee may reduce the risk of chronic disease. In fact, many studies have been conducted on the benefits of coffee for health. The results suggest that coffee can reduce the risk of premature death in women with diabetes, another study suggests that coffee may lower the risk of heart failure or stroke. There is also a study that concluded that coffee can reduce the risk of premature death in people with HIV or hepatitis C. But how reliable are these studies? What if we combine the results of the studu, what conclusions can we get? To answer these questions, a scientists team led by Dr. Robin Poole from the University of Southhampton in England conducted an analysis on the studies of coffee, the results were published in The BMJ journal. A total of 201 meta-analyzes on observational design studies, and 17 meta-analyzes on clinical trial studies were reviewed. In general, the tea...

Rosella Petal. Image by Suresh Aru The Rosella plant ( Hibiscus sabdariffa ), this plant belonging to the genus Hibiscus. This plant can grow up to 2-2.5 meters tall. Its red flower has been used widely for traditional medication. China and Thailand are the world's largest producens of rosella. Rosella is rich in anthocyanin, and also protocatechuic acid. Dried petals flower are rich with variety of flavonoids, such as gosipetin, hibisetin, and sabdaretin. The main color substance of the plant, formerly known as hibisin, has now been recognized as dafnifilin. Rosela also contains delfinidin 3-monoglucoside compounds, cyanidin 3-monoglucoside (chrysanthenin), and delfinidin. Rosella is one of the best herbs that contain vitamin c. Rosela is considered to have antihypertensive properties. This plant is used as a diuretic, medium laxative, heart and nervous diseases, and cancer. In East Africa, rosela petals boil water as a cough medicine. Benefits and Efficacy of Rosella ...

Pennywort Centella asiatica  Origin Centella asiatica   (CA) or Pennywort is a clonal, perennial herbaceous creeper belonging to the family Umbellifere (Apiceae). This plant is found in most tropical and subtropical countries. Growing in swampy areas, including parts of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and South Africa, Indonesia, South pacific and Eastern Europe. About 20 species related to CA grow in most parts of the tropic or wet pantropical areas such as rice paddies, and also in rocky, higher elevations. It is a tasteless, odourless plant that thrives in and around water. Pennywort has small fan-shaped green leaves with white or light purple-to-pink or white flowers and it bears small oval fruit . The whole plant is used for medicinal purposes. It is widely used as a blood purifier as well as for treating high blood pressure, for memory enhancement and promoting longevity. In Ayurveda, CA is one of the main herbs for revitalizing the nerves and brain ...

Tea Parasite Origin Tea parasite (Scurulla atropurpurea) is a parasitic shrub plant with so many branch. This parasitic plant is spreaded in the region of Indochina, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In Indonesia, Benalu can live in the low land to the mountainous highland. Tea parasite breed generatively using seeds. Baca juga:  11 Benefits of Ti Plant For Health and Medication Tea parasite contains active compounds in the form of alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, and tannins which scattered in the leaves and stems. Traditionally, parasites are used to treat cancer. There are several studies that prove the empirical properties of tea parasites as anticancer. The parasitic extracts studied on cell proliferation activity and histopathologic changes in mucosal epithelium of induced formalin mice showed that tea parasite extract before and after induction of formalin had a significant effect on improving histopathologic score and proliferation activity of epithelial cel...

Bone cancer is a type of cancer that attacks bones. This cancer can attactking children or adults. Bone cancer is divided into 2 types, primary and secondary bone cancer. Primary bone cancer  occurs and develops directly in the bone. While secondary bone cancer comes from other body parts that spread to the bones. The entire bone in the body can be attacked by this disease, but more common in the bones of the legs and arms. Not only taking a medical treatment, bone cancer patients are usually also offset by taking herbal remedies for bone cancer to get a higher change to healed. Some species of plants contain chemical compounds or substances that can weaken the cancer cells and increase body resistant. Here are 5 Great Bone Cancer Fighting Herbs that can be easily to get and can be consumed every day. Rose periwinkle - Catharanthus roseus Rose periwinkle or in Latin known as Catharanthus roseus has the benefits to cure and prevent bone cancer. Research showed that the leav...

Breastfeeding mothers need good nutritional intake to maintain the quality of breast milk for the baby. One source of nutritious food is fruits. Fruit contain high of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and fiber that is important for the body. In addition, some fruits also contain folic acid. Therefore, it is important to eat fresh fruit during breastfeeding your baby. Here are some choices of fruit for breastfeeding mothers the best. Choice of fruit for nursing mothers 1. Blueberry Blueberries are one of the best fruits for breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding mothers are advised to consume two or more servings of this fruit or processed into juice. Blueberries have a myriad of nutrients that can meet your nutritional needs. This fruit contains vitamin A, vitamin K, and minerals such as calcium and potassium. Blueberries also known as super foods, it contain healthy carbohydrates to keep your energy. In addition, blueberries have antioxidant properties that help you to avoi...

What Is A Good Herbal Medicine for Breastfeeding mother? Breast milk is one of the main sources nutritions for newborns up to 6 months of age. Breast milk is produced directly by the mother's breast glands for newborns to consume. In general, breast milk is one of the main sources of nutrition for infants who can not been able to digest various types of solid foods. Breastfeeding on the baby at the age of the first 2 years is very important because the first breast milk has a lot of good substances to grow the baby and also the baby's body defense against various diseases. Research also proves that exclusive breastfeeding is best consumed by infants aged 0 to 6 months compared with formula milk consumption. Newborns are often experiencing problems with nutritional and nutritional needs, therefore, newborns may only consume mother's breast milk alone. Therefore, all the necessary vitamins and nutrients needed for growth of the baby depends only on the content of breast ...

Consuming various types of vegetables is very important for breastfeeding mother. Oftenly, the recommended type of vegetables to be consumed for breastfeeding mothers is a type of green vegetable that is known to be able to facilitate the production of breast milk. Unfortunately, not all vegetables can give a positive impact on breastfeeding mothers. So, what kind of vegetables are recommended to consume by breastfeeding mothers? Here are some delicious vegetables that you can consume to help you to give best nutrition for your baby. Papaya Leaf and Flower Papaya will be much better when you consume the leaves along with its. The papaya flowers containing vitamin C, vitamin A and calcium and also phosphorus that is very good for increasing the number of breast milk. Papaya leaf consumption will also be very good because the enzyme papain in it will help the digestion of food contained in the stomach so that the food in your stomatch will be digested well and faster, then this wi...

Indonesia, is a country rich with millions of varieties and types of flora that has such a wide property due to its position in the tropical area. Around the world there are 40 thousand medicinal plants, 30 thousand of which are in this country, and nearly 7 thousand of them have been identified and used for medical purposes. One of the plants that are native to Indonesia is the Nutmeg. Since the 16th century, European Countries has interested to this spices. Not only  Nutmeg, they also realize that Indonesia is a spice paradise country, such as clove, pepper, tea, and many more. All of these plants are not only used as cooking spices, but also beneficial for human health. Therefore, these crops have a high value in international trade. Native plants of Indonesia are popularly used in medicine in the medical world, among others: 1. Nutmeg (Myristica Fragans Houtt) Asia Pala or Nutmeg is widely used as a cooking spice in Asia and european countries. The seeds contain ...

Pear has very high water content and can help lose weight program. Pears are rich in nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B complex, vitamin B9 or folate, copper, fiber, manganese, potassium as well as various other ingredients. Here are some benefits of pear that can support your weight loss program. Helps Mineral Absorption Pear has a very high fiber content, about 20% of the recommended amount of fiber each day (depend on your Recommended Dietary Allowances). Fiber is not only beneficial to make the stomach feel full longer, but also can be a healthy snack between your meals so as to reduce other high calorie snack. Fiber in pears is also able to increase the absorption of important minerals and vitamins in the food you consume so that the digestive system will also be better. Natural Energy Sources The content of fructose and glucose in pears is useful as a natural source of energy, pear also has a low glycemic index. A low glycemic index can help sl...

Broadleaf plantain ( Plantago major ) grow wild in forests, fields, and rather damp grassy lawns, it can also live as weeds in tea or rubber plantations, or sometimes planted in pots as medicinal plants. This plant originated from mainland Asia and Europe, can be found from the lowlands to a height of 3200 m above sea level. This medicinal plant is widespread in the world and has been known since long time ago and is one of 9 medicinjal plant that are considered sacred in the Anglo Saxon. Broadleaf  Plantain. Credit: NY State IPM Cornel University Broadleaf plantain are perennial plants, grow upright, height 15-20 cm. Single leaf, long stem, arranged in root rosette. Round leaves like eggs until the lancet is widened, the edges are flat or jagged irregularly rough, the surface is slippery or slightly hairy, the curvature is long, 5 - 10 cm long, 4 - 9 cm wide, the color is green. Multiple inflorescence is arranged in a grain that is about 30 cm long, small, white color. Oval...

Body odor or armpits odor need to be addressed properly , because it can affect our daily life. Peoples tend to stay away from smelly person.  We can use an instant way to treat body odor, but for longterm treatment, we can use natural herbal treatment it is more safe and considered quite effective. Avoid Food Causes Of Body Odor Before discussing about natural ingredients to overcome body odor, it's good if we know some food that can make body odor stronger. These foods should be avoided or at least you can reduce the amount of your consumption. The odor-causing foods such as: Red meat Human body (intestine) need more energy to digest red meat. It takes a long time for the body to digest the meat. The remaining substances that are still in the intestinewill be absorbed and then removed again through sweat or other expenses and this is what makes the smell of sweat very unpleasant Spices There are some spices that can make body odor sting, such as onion, garlic, curry spic...

High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition in which a person's blood pressure exceeds the normal limit. This situation is possible by the condition in which the person is experiencing health problems caused by unhealthy lifestyle, such as frequent eating foods that contain substances that are not good for the body such as high cholesterol or saturated fat, lack of physical activities, stress or can also be due to symptoms of certain diseases such as heart or other degenerative diseases. The best way to overcome hypertension is to change our lifestyle. Starting from food by more consumevegetables and fruits, measurably  exercise and rest need to be applied. As a healthy lifestyle, it's good for you to do traditional medicine using herbs. Below, we present some potion with herbal plant  that you can make yourself at home to overcome hypertension. Garlic Potion 1 Boil 3-4 cloves Garlic and onion with 500 cc water (two glasses) until it leave 250 cc or 1 cup. Dri...

Descriptiion of  Butterfly-pea ( Clitoria ternatea ) Butterfly-pea ( Clitoria ternatea ) is a plant that is common to most of South East Asian countries. In Indonesia can be found in the forest or in the yard of a house that is usually used as an ornamental plant. This plant generally has a bright blue flowers, but actually this plant also has a different color variants such as white, pink, and purple. These flowers can be utilized for a wide range of purposes such as food coloring, cake, or as a beverage making ingredient. Butterfly-pea flower has been brewed for centuries but only recently been introduced to tea drinkers outside the indigenous area. Butterfly-pea flower tea is a Caffeine-free herbal tea, or tisane, beverage made from a decoction or infusion of the leaves of the Clitoria ternatea plant and dried Lemongrass. The ternatea is also known as butterfly-pea, blue-pea, Aprajita, Cordofan pea or Asian pigeonwings. One of the interesting aspects of the tea is the f...

Indian camphorweed ( Pluchea indicais ) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. Its common names include Indian fleabane and Indian pluchea. It is native to parts of Asia and Australia, and it is widespread in the Pacific Islands as an introduced and often invasive species. Beluntas leaves are usually used as vegetables and daily dishes by Indonesian people. But actually, beluntas can be used as herbal medicine. Indonesian ancestor believe that leaves beluntas rich in benefits to overcome various health problems such as in overcoming abnormal vaginal discharge. Indian camphorweed, herbal for Abnormal Vaginal discharge. Credit: Hungda The benefits of leaves beluntas for Abnormal Vaginal Discharge Vaginal discharge play an important function in the female reproductive system. Fluid made by glands inside the vagina and cervix carries away dead cells and bacteria, clean the organs of women and uterus from germs and bacteria and dirt present in it. But somet...