Hibiscus flowers flavour the famous Roselle drinks.

HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA ( ROSELLE ). The DRIED FLOWERS of HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA are the very popular ingredient of a hot and iced drink with a sweet flavor throughout south east asia.




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Guava leaves, fast weight loss tea

GUAVA LEAVES - from Aleyagarden botanical healing garden resources ( shipped in a vacuum sealed bag ) to your door for many purposes :
- your FAST WEIGHT LOSS TEA
- your HYPOGLYCEMIC TEA
- your TOOTHACHE RELIEF & GUM STRENGTHENING chewing LEAF
- your home made SKIN MASK, SOAP, SHAMPOO of superior quality to expensive ( and sometimes useless if not toxic cosmetics )
- your ANALGESIC & ANTI-INFLAMMATORY TEA
- your BLOOD PRESSURE lowering TEA
- your HEPATO-PROTECTIVE TEA
- your remedy TEA for coughs, throat chest ailments, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, dysentery and vomiting.

THE DECOCTION RECIPE COULDN'T BE EASIER :

* boil some leaves in water for 15 - 20 minutes

Guava leaves can be used externally to improve skin conditions for their strong anti-oxidant and anti-radical properties. The leaves have large amounts of Flavonoids and poly-phenols. While the inexpensive manufacture and widely marketed benzoyl peroxide is used as the first topical agent for acne vulgaris and remains the most widely used over-the-counter acne treatment in the United States, it is banned for use in cosmetics by the European Union. For skin conditions such as acne and rosacea harsh chemicals like benzoyl peroxide may only worsen matters, sometimes resulting in unaesthetic scars. Additionally, some chemicals can even be absorbed into the skin with varying levels of systemic toxicity. Benzoyl peroxide has a wide range of adverse effects on health. Natural alternatives to benzoyl peroxide are : Psidium guajava and Juglans regia leaf extracts, calendula or tea tree oil.
"Psidium guajava: a review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology.
Guti?ez RM, Mitchell S, Solis RV.
Laboratorio de Investigación de Productos Naturales, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Química e Industrias extractivas IPN, Punto Fijo 16, Col. Torres Lindavista C.P. 07708 México, D.F., Mexico. "
"..A survey of the literature shows P. guajava is mainly known for its antispasmodic and antimicrobial properties in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery. Has also been used extensively as a hypoglycaemic agent. Many pharmacological studies have demonstrated the ability of this plant to exhibit antioxidant, hepatoprotection, anti-allergy, antimicrobial, antigenotoxic, antiplasmodial, cytotoxic, antispasmodic, cardioactive, anticough, antidiabetic, antiinflamatory and antinociceptive activities, supporting its traditional uses. Suggest a wide range of clinical applications for the treatment of infantile rotaviral enteritis, diarrhoea and diabetes...";



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Psidium guajava : search '' guava leaf '' at the site below and discover numerous scientific studies on the following potent properties of guava leaves : hypoglycaemic, anti-oxidant, antibiotic, anti-carcinogenic...

PubMed :.US.National.Library.of.Medicine. National Institutes of Health

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed

Found in U.S. National.Library.of.Medicine. National Institutes of Health : Hypoglycemic and hypotensive effects of Psidium guajava Linn. (Myrtaceae) leaf aqueous extract.
Ojewole JA. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. ojewolej@ukzn.ac.zaThe leaf of Psidium guajava Linn. (family, Myrtaceae) is used traditionally in African folk medicine to manage, control, and/or treat a plethora of human ailments, including diabetes mellitus and hypertension. In order to scientifically appraise some of the anecdotal, folkloric, ethnomedical uses of P. guajava Linn., the present study was undertaken to investigate the hypoglycemic and hypotensive effects of P. guajava leaf aqueous extract (PGE, 50-800 mg/kg) in rat experimental paradigms. The hypoglycemic effect of the plant's extract was examined in normal and diabetic rats, using streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes mellitus model. Hypertensive Dahl salt-sensitive rats were used to investigate the hypotensive (antihypertensive) effect of the plant's extract. Chlorpropamide (CPP; 250 mg/kg, p.o.) was used as the reference hypoglycemic agent for comparison. Acute oral administrations of the plant's extract (PGE; 50-800 mg/kg, p.o.) caused dose-related, significant (p --------

In vitro antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava Linn. leaf extract on clinical isolates of multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus.Anas K, Jayasree PR, Vijayakumar T, Manish Kumar PR.
School of Health Sciences, University of Calicut, Calicut University. P.O, Malappuram 673 635.
In the present study, antibacterial activity of aqueous and organic extracts of Psidium guajava leaves was evaluated against multidrug resistant (MDR) clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus strains collected from hospitals in northern (Malabar region) Kerala. The strains which exhibited resistance against all the antibiotics tested was selected for antibacterial assays. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for methanolic and aqueous extracts was found to be 625 ug/ml and 7.5 mg/ml, respectively. Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) recorded for methanolic and aqueous extracts was 1.25 and 12.5 mg/ml, respectively. Methanolic extract at minimum bactericidal concentration inhibited the growth of MDR strain by 80%. Time-kill assay revealed that methanolic extract (4 mg/ml) killed MDR bacteria within 10 hr. Total polypeptide profiling of bacterial cultures by SDS-PAGE indicated a high degree of protein degradative activity of the extract. Finally, a human RBC based haemolytic assay showed absence of haemolysis even at concentrations higher than that of MBC, advocating thereby its safety in therapeutic use.Shen SC, Cheng FC, Wu NJntiproliferative activity of guava leaf extract via inhibition of prostaglandin endoperoxide H synthase isoforms.
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Kawakami Y, Nakamura T, Hosokawa T, Suzuki-Yamamoto T, Yamashita H, Kimoto M, Tsuji H, Yoshida H, Hada T, Takahashi Y.
Department of Nutritional Science, Faculty of Health and Welfare Science, Okayama Prefectural University, 111 Kuboki, Soja, Okayama 719-1197, Japan.

Prostaglandin endoperoxide H synthase (PGHS) is a key enzyme for the synthesis of prostaglandins (PGs) which play important roles in inflammation and carcinogenesis. Because the extract from Psidium guajava is known to have a variety of beneficial effects on our body including the anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and antiproliferative activities, we investigated whether the extract inhibited the catalytic activity of the two PGHS isoforms using linoleic acid as an alternative substrate. The guava leaf extract inhibited the cyclooxygenase reaction of recombinant human PGHS-1 and PGHS-2 as assessed by conversion of linoleic acid to 9- and 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acids (HODEs). The guava leaf extract also inhibited the PG hydroperoxidase activity of PGHS-1, which was not affected by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Quercetin which was one of the major components not only inhibited the cyclooxygenase activity of both isoforms but also partially inhibited the PG hydroperoxidase activity. Overexpression of human PGHS-1 and PGHS-2 in the human colon carcinoma cells increased the DNA synthesis rate as compared with mock-transfected cells which did not express any isoforms. The guava leaf extract not only inhibited the PGE(2) synthesis but also suppressed the DNA synthesis rate in the PGHS-1- and PGHS-2-expressing cells to the same level as mock-transfected cells. These results demonstrate the antiproliferative activity of the guava leaf extract which is at least in part caused by inhibition of the catalytic activity of PGHS isoforms..
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Action mechanism and signal pathways of Psidium guajava L. aqueous extract in killing prostate cancer LNCaP cells.
Chen KC, Peng CC, Chiu WT, Cheng YT, Huang GT, Hsieh CL, Peng RY.
Department of Urology, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.

Aqueous extract of Psidium guajava L. budding leaves (PE) has been shown to possess anti-prostate cancer activity in a cell line model. We examined whether its bioactivity could be conserved either in the presence or the absence of synthetic androgen R1881. In both cases, PE was shown to inhibit LNCaP cell proliferation and down-regulate expressions of androgen receptor (AR) and prostate specific antigen (PSA). The cytotoxicity of PE was shown by enhanced LDH release in LNCaP cells. The flow cytometry analysis revealed cell cycle arrests at G(0)/G(1) phase with huge amount of apoptotic LNCaP cells after treatment with PE for 48 h in a dose-responsive manner, which was also confirmed by TUNEL assay. From the results of decreased Bcl-2/Bax ratio, inactivation of phosphor-Akt, activation of phosphor-p38, phospho-Erk1/phospho-Erk2, the molecular action mechanism of PE to induce apoptosis in LNCaP cells was elucidated. Compatible with the in vitro study findings, treatment with PE (1.5 mg/mouse/day) significantly diminished both the PSA serum levels and tumor size in a xenograft mouse tumor model. Conclusively, PE is a promising anti-androgen-sensative prostate cancer agent.-


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Tinospora crispa : stems with antioxidant and antiradical properties

TINOSPORA CRISPA - stem - for home made SKIN MASK of superior quality to expensive ( and sometimes useless if not toxic ) cosmetics.

THE RECIPE COULDN'T BE EASIER :

* Chop 25 g of stem, boil in 500 gr of water for 20 minutes

In cosmetics Tinospora crispa can be used externally as a soothing application in prurigo, eczema, impetigo and for its strong anti-oxidant and antiradical properties. Flavonoids (amongst them apigenin) are best known for their ability to act as powerful anti-oxidants and also have anti-allergic and antiviral properties.

"..Commonly used in Thai herbal medicine for the relief of symptoms associated with fever and infection. Decoction of the root in combination with ginger and sugar is given in cases of bilious dyspepsia and in cases of fevers with other bitters and aromatics. The efficacy of Tinospora crispa extract for the treatment of diabetes has been verified in animal models.."

SHAMPOO AND HAIR CONDITIONER as well as PILLS are formulated with TINOSPORA CRISPA EXTRACT .

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PubMed : U.S. National.Library.of.Medicine. National Institutes of Health

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
Search '' tinospora crispa '' at the site above and discover about 15 scientific studies on the following potent properties of Tinospora crispa stems : Hypoglycaemic, anti-oxidant, anti-allergic, antiviral

Found in U.S. National.Library.of.Medicine. National Institutes of Health :

Antidiabetic effects of Tinospora crispa in rats.Noor H, Ashcroft SJ.Nuffield Department of Clinical Biochemistry, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, U.K.In Malaysia, an aqueous extract of Tinospora crispa stems is taken orally to treat diabetes mellitus. In the present study, normal and alloxan-diabetic rats were used to evaluate the hypoglycaemic properties of the extract. A hypoglycaemic effect was observed in moderately diabetic rats with concomitant improvement in insulinaemia. After a 2-week treatment with the extract (4 g/l in the drinking water), these rats also showed improvement in glucose tolerance. Moreover, acute intravenous treatment with the extract (50 mg/kg) caused an increase in plasma insulin levels. The data support the traditional belief that T. crispa extract could improve diabetic conditions by virtue of its action on the endocrine pancreas.

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Cassia alata leaves : natural quick weigh loss tea and anti acne lotion

CASSIA ALATA ( Senna alata ) LEAVES -for the making of your * RAPID WEIGHT LOSS TEA and Anti-acne Lotion.

THE RECIPE COULDN'T BE EASIER :

Drop a few leaves in a cup of hot, not boiling water.

* BUT BE CAUTIOUS OF DANGEROUS RAPID WEIGHT LOSS when MISUSED :
Cassia plant extracts are the primary ingredient found in most "dieter's teas". The combination of acting as a stimulant which reduces a dieter's appetite, and the laxative properties that cause food to move through their system before as many calories can be absorbed is a combination that can lead to rapid and even dangerous weight loss.
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IN WIKIPEDIA : "..In medicine Sennas have for millennia played a major role in herbalism and folk medicine. Alexandrian Senna (S. alexandrina) was and still is a significant item of trans-national trade e.g. by the Ababdeh people and grown commercially, traditionally along the middle Nile but more generally in many regions around the northwestern Indian Ocean.

Sennas act as purgatives and are similar to aloe and rhubarb in having as active ingredients anthraquinone derivatives and their glucosides. The latter are called sennosides or senna glycosides. Senna alexandrina is used in modern medicine as a laxative;[4] acting on the lower bowel, it is especially useful in alleviating constipation. It increases the peristaltic movements of the colon by irritating the colonic mucosa. The plants are most often prepared as an infusion. Senna glycosides are listed as ATC code A06AB06 on their own and A06AB56 in combined preparations.Resveratrol was first isolated from Senna quinquangulata As regards other chemicals, the antiinflammatory compound resveratrol was first isolated from S. quinquangulata,and Siamese Senna S. siamea contains barakol used to counteract aconitine poisoning. Chinese Senna (S. obtusifolia) seeds are also used in Kamp? (traditional Japanese medicine) where they are called ketsumei-shi or by their Chinese name ju? míng z.[...] Senna is also the primary ingredient found in most "dieter's teas". The combination of acting as a stimulant which reduces a dieter's appetite, and the laxative properties that cause food to move through their system before as many calories can be absorbed is a combination that can lead to rapid and even dangerous weight loss.."




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RIGHT : A TEA PACK CONTAINING CASSIA ALATA LEAVES

PubMed : U.S. National.Library.of.Medicine. National Institutes of Health

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
CASSIA ALATA : search '' Cassia alata '' at the site above and discover several scientific studies on the following properties of Cassia leaves : anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, antifungal

Found in U.S. National.Library.of.Medicine. National Institutes of Health : In vitro antimicrobial activity of ethanol and water extracts of Cassia alata.

Somchit MN, Reezal I, Nur IE, Mutalib AR.
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. nhareet@medic.upm.edu.my
Crude ethanol and water extract of leaves and barks from Cassia alata were tested in vitro against fungi, (Aspergillus fumigatus and Microsporum canis), yeast (Candida albicans) and bacteria (Staphylococcus aereus and Escherichia coli). C. albicans showed concentration-dependent susceptibility towards both the ethanol and water extracts from the barks, but resistant towards the extracts of leaves. The degree of susceptibility varied, the water extract from barks showed bigger inhibition zone than the ethanol extracts (12-16 and 10-14 mm, diameter respectively). The growth of Aspergillus fumigatus and Microsporum canis were not affected by all types of the plant extracts. Results were comparable to standard antifungal drug Tioconazole (18 mm diameter) at equivalent concentration. The anti-bacterial activity of C. alata extracts on S. aureus was detected with only the leaves extracts using water and ethanol. The water extract exhibited higher antibacterial activity than the ethanol extract from leaves (inhibition zones of 11-14 and 9-11 mm, respectively). E. coli showed resistance to all types of extracts. Based on the current findings, it can be concluded that this plant has antimicrobial activity, which is as potent as standard antimicrobial drugs against certain microorganisms. Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.


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