Coconut water

Analysis of the coconut water gave the following values: water 95.5, protein 0.1, fat 0.1, mineral mater 0.4, carbohydrate 4.0, calcium 0.02, phosphorus 0.01, iron 0.5 mg/100 g.

The percentage of arginine, alanine, cysteine and serine in the protein is more than those in cow’s milk.

The concentration of total solids at its earliest stages of development is about 2.5 g/100 ml, which increases gradually as the nut ripens, reaching a maximum of about 6 g/100ml at about the seventh month, and then declines.

As a beverage, the water of unripe coconut has the advantage of being sterile. It is aperients, diuretic and anthelmintic.

Coconut water cleanses the body, treats dehydration particularly well, and is very cooling.  Coconut water activates cleaning of the cells can detoxify intracellular mercury and prevents neuro-abiotrophy with neurotransmitter loss. Occasionally by itself or often mixed with coconut milk, it has been used to treat intestinal worms and to relieve stomach troubles and it is said to be particularly useful in cholera cases, as the presence of saline and albumins checks vomiting.

It is also said to diminish rashes caused by small-pox, chicken pox and measles and is thought to be generally beneficial to the skin.
Coconut water

Peppermint in herbal medicine

Peppermint is not merely a simple domestic remedy but a genuine medicament that has proved most effective in the treatment of certain illnesses, particularly stomach and gallbladder complaints. Peppermint is considered the strongest mint medicinally, though the other mints have medicinal benefits as well.

Like any other medicament, it should therefore be taken only when and as long as necessary. Peppermint is used to treat gastric and digestive disorders, as well as tension and insomnia.

A variety of peppermint plants are cultivated in Europe and North America. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) and its essential oil, first described in England in 1696, have been used in the treatment of cancers, colds, cramps, indigestion, nausea, sore throat and toothaches.

Peppermint is known has an activity against a wide range of pathogens including streptococcus, staphylococcus and candida.

Peppermint oil is often used externally, and can bring relief in case of migraine or headache if applied to the forehead and temples.

The oil may also be taken internally, one to three drops of the pure oil, preferably in some hot milk. This is said to be good for colds.
Peppermint in herbal medicine 

Ginger in herbal medicine

Ginger is well known across several cultures. The plant is indigenous to the Southeast Asian region. The rhizome is used in medicine. It has been used medicinally for more than 2500 years in China and India for condition such as headache, rheumatism and colds.

Ginger speeds metabolic rate, plus it inhibits nausea and vomiting often caused by morning sickness or motion sickness.

Ginger has antiemetic action, stimulates the flow of saliva and gastric juices, and increases intestinal peristalsis. It also has known antibacterial, antifungal, molluscacidal, nematocidal and antiplatelet effects.

Clinical studies support the use of ginger for nausea. Ginger acts directly on the gastrointestinal tract by increasing motility and promoting adsorption of toxins and acids.

Studies in Denmark, Italy, and elsewhere have revealed that ginger is an effective as Dramamine, or more so, in the prevention of motion sickness. Furthermore, ginger users have been found to experience fewer side effects, notably sleepiness.
Ginger in herbal medicine

Herbal medicine for children

Herbal medicine offers a natural approach to health that has been used for hundreds of years by many people living all over the earth.

A variety of herbal preparations can be used safely by informed parents in health care of their infants and children.

Care must be taken with dosage for children because of their smaller body size, children obviously require lower dosages than adults do, but there is no clear cut guidelines for herbal formulation.

By using natural medicine in the form of food, herbs, homeopathy and water treatments the parent can actually help the children to build strong bodies that are more resistant to disease.

Infants and children generally respond to herbal medicines easily and positively. Their body are smaller and their system are still maturing, which makes them more vulnerable to the healing effects of mild herbs.

Herbs make the body stronger, as does healthy food, and it triggers the body’s own defend mechanisms it heal itself.

For the nursing child, the benefits of herbal treatment may be had via mother’s milk. Mother needs to drink more frequent doses of an herbal infusion or decoction so that the healing properties pass into her bloods stream and thus into her milk.

Many studies demonstrating the effectiveness of herbal remedies with children have been published. For example standardized ginger root has been shown to be effective in treating motion sickness in children ages 4 to 8 years.
Herbal medicine for children

What is herbal medicine?

For thousands of years herbs have been esteemed for their healing value. It is as ancient as the history of mankind.

Herbal medicine is the practice of using one or more parts of a plant – its seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark or flowers – to relieve physical and psychological problems, prevent disease, or just improve overall health and vitality.

Herbs differ from drugs in that they work harmoniously with body’s innate capacity to heal, supporting the immune system rather than suppressing it as many drugs tend to do.

Herbal medicine is a holistic approach to maintaining a vibrant, energetic, balanced state of being that is best practiced every day. When illness or injury occur, the goal is to treat the source of the problem.

Its concept is working with the body instead of against a disease as a mainstream medicine. It use of medicinal plants instead of pharmaceutical drugs.

Herbs given in proper dosage, as prescribe by a qualified professional, generally have fewer and less harmful side effects than many drugs.
What is herbal medicine?