Daun kari boleh dijadikan tonik herba untuk menguatkan perut dan meningkatkan keupayaannya serta mengatasi masalah penghadaman. Ia juga boleh digunakan sebagai laksatif (julap) lemah untuk mengatasi masalah sembelit. Khasiat Daun Kari Atasi masalah loya dan pening. Dari segi perubatannya, khasiat daun kari amat berkesan dalam mengatasi masalah- masalah haid dan gonorea, menghilangkan rasa loya dan pening-pening lalat bagi wanita yang mengandung dan menyembuhkan penyakit cirit-birit dan penyakit berak berdarah. Daun kari dapat menjadi ubat kepada penyakit diabetis
Curry leaves are a rich source of iron and folic acid. Interestingly, anaemia is not only about the lack of iron in ones body, it is also the bodys inability to absorb iron and use it. This is where folic acid comes into play. Folic acid is mainly responsible for carrying and helping the body absorbs iron, and since kaki patter is a rich source of both the compounds it is your one-stop natural remedy to beat anaemia. Curry leaves are potent anti-diabetic agents.
Bahasa melayu : Betik English : Papaya : Nama saintifik : Carica papaya
Betik kaya dengan vitamin A (kulit) dan C(isi) juga kalium. Buah betik berfungsi untuk memecahkan serat makanan sisa, sehingga memudahkan kita membuang air besar. Biji pula berkesan untuk mengubati masalah cacing dalam perut.
As it is a fruit that is rich in fibber it lowers blood cholesterol levels. It contains enzymes that help prevent oxidization of cholesterol, which in return helps to prevent heart-attacks. The antioxidants in papaya help in controlling premature ageing. This quality of the papaya helps you to get a younger look. The seeds of papaya too possess medicinal properties. They are very good in treating intestinal worms in the body. Papaya helps in preventing constipation and aids in digestion. The enzyme papa in is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion. Its juice helps in curing infections of the colon by clearing the pus and mucus from it. You need to take it regularly to heal quickly. It is low in calories and high in nutritional values. Hence, it is a good food for those who want to lose some weight.
Bahasa melayu : Pegaga English : Pennywort : Nama saintifik : Centella asiatica
Pegaga dapat mengurangkan tekanan darah tinggi, mencegah nyanyuk, melambatkan proses penuaan dan menolong badan dari bahan toksid. Kebelakangan ini pegaga banyak digunakan di barat sebagai tonik saraf untuk merehatkan dan menambahkan ingatan. Ia juga digunakan untuk mengatasi masalah kulit. Daun pegaga berfungsi sebagai astrigensia dan tonikum. Pegaga juga digunakan untuk revitalisasi tubuh dan otak yang lemah serta untuk kesuburan wanita.
According to the American Cancer Society, although canella is promoted for its health benefits, "available scientific evidence does not support claims of its effectiveness for treating cancer or any other disease in humans". However some research has shown a possible health benefit in the form of reduction of the progression of subclinical arterial lesions in low-risk asymptomatic subjects.
Bahasa melayu : Thulasi English : Tulsi : Nama saintifik : Ocimum sanctum
Hasil penelitian farmakologi yang terbaru telah membuktikan bahawa tanaman ini berfungsi sebagai anabolik hipoglikemik, depresi jantung, relaksan otot polos, adaptogenik, antifertilitas serta memiliki sifat imunomodulator. Tulsi mengandungi minyak atsiri yang memiliki fungsi sebagai antijamur, antibakteri serta antivirus yang bis mencegah pertumbuhan M. tuberculosis, E. coli, B. anthracis, dan sebagainya. Tanaman Tulsi diketahui memiliki efek anti-diabetes. Pengujian crossover plasebo terkawal pada 40 relawan secara acak yang menderita diabetes tipe II telah dilakukan.
Tulsi has very potent germicidal, fungicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties that are great for resolving fevers. It has the potential to cure any fever right from those caused due to common infections to those caused due to malaria as well. Leaves of holy basil are packed with antioxidants and essential oils that produce eugenol, methyl eugenol and caryophyllene. Protect the heart by keeping ones blood pressure under control and lowering his/her cholesterol levels. Chewing a few leaves of tulsi on an empty stomach everyday can both prevent and protect any heart ailments.
Bahasa melayu : Lengkuas English : Galangal : Nama saintifik : Alpinia galangal
Lengkuas baik untuk membantu membersihkan darah, mencairkan kahak, melegakan otot dan penting untuk membuatkan badan cergas dan bertenaga Galangal contains anti-inflammatory properties and therefore is beneficial in treatment of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It also helps to relieve discomfort caused due to inflammation of the abdomen and ulcers too. To curb sea and motion sickness, nausea, chew a few slices of fresh galangal. Galangal contains a host of anti-oxidants that helps to minimise the damage caused by free radicals and other toxins in the body. To improve blood circulation in the body, include galangal in your diet. If you suffer form diarrhoea, chew a few slices of fresh galangal to seek relief. Besides being a rich source of iron, sodium, vitamins A and C, it contains flavanoids and phytonutrients.
Bahasa melayu : Halia English : Ginger : Nama saintifik : Zingiber officinale
Halia. Ianya bagus untuk mengeluarkan angin dalam badan, muntah-muntah, cirit-birit,sakit perut, menghangatkan badan dan membantu penghadaman makanan.
Ginger maintains Normal Blood Circulation. Ginger contains chromium, magnesium and zinc which can help to improve blood flow, as well as help prevent chills, fever, and excessive sweat. Ginger is remedies Motion Sickness. Ginger is a known effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness. Those given ginger powder suffered less. Ginger Improves absorption Ginger improves the absorption and stimulation of essential nutrients in the body. It does this by stimulating gastric and pancreatic enzyme secretion. Ginger also helps in Cold and Flu Prevention. Ginger has been used for thousands of years as a natural treatment for colds and flu around Asia.
Bahasa melayu : Misai kucing English : Java tea :
Nama saintifik : orthosipon stamineus
Hampir keseluruhan bahagian pokoknya boleh digunakan. Kehebatan penyembuhan pokok misai kucing ini adalah lantaran kandungan kimianya yang hebat seperti cirsimaritin, myoinositol, orthosiphon, pillion, rhamnasin, bmlt oioioldsalvigenin, kerotin, kerotinoid, minyak pati, flavanoid, glukosid, glikoprotein, saponin dan terpenoid. Misai kucing telah terkenal sejak turun temurun kerana dapat membuang dan mencuci darah dari toksid yang berlebihan. Juga dapat membantu tubuh mengeluarkan bendalir berlebihan terutamanya dari sendi. Java tea cure diuretic Java tea helps to cure urinary stones. Java tea helps to solve urination pain. Benefits java tea leaves for sick waist. Java tea helps to improve angina.
Bahasa melayu : Tomato English : Tomato : Nama saintifik : Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato dapat melicinkan kulit. Mengurangkan jerawat Sifat asid tomato membantu mengurangkan dan membersihkan jerawat di muka. Menyembuhkan kulit terbakar Tomato menyejukkan kulit, manakala yogurt pula memberikan ia protein yang diperlukan dalam kesembuhan dan menjadikan kulit lebih lembut dan anjal. Mengecilkan pori pada wajah. Pori pori yang besar pada wajah mudah memerangkap kotoran. Tomato juga menyerikanwajah.
Processed tomatoes contain even more lycopene than raw ones. The process of cooking breaks down the cell walls, helping to release the lycopene. Eating tomatoes with a little bit of fat, such as olive oil, helps lycopene to be better absorbed by the body. Tomato prevents DNA Damage. Tomato reduces the Risk of Heart Disease. Ward off Inflammation
Bahasa melayu : Pokok Pinang English : Areca catechu : Nama saintifik : Areca catechu
Air rebusan biji pinang juga digunakan untuk mengatasi penyakit seperti haid dengan darah berlebihan, hidung berdarah (mimisan), koreng, bisul, kudis dan menceret. Pinang juga membantu mengecilkan Rahim. Biji pinang muda digunakan kaum wanita untuk mengecilkan rahim setelah melahirkan anak. Caranya masak buah pinang muda lalu airnya diminum hingga rahim kembali ke bentuk normal. Pinang digunakan untuk mengubati rabun mata. Cukup dengan langsung dikunyah dan airnya ditelan.
Ayurveda regards it as heavy for digestion, cooling, dry and astringent in taste. It destroys pitta and kapha, is intoxicating, a stimulant and laxative. The raw and the unripe nut are poisonous and harmful to the eyesight. The cured hard centre is excellent for destroying all three dashes. In general it can be said that the betel nut is like poison when young, purgative in the middle stage, but an elixir when fully ripe and dry. The nut should therefore be taken only in the third stage. A gum-like exudation occurs on the bark of the fully grown trees. This is heavy, cooling, intoxicating, bitter and acrid. It causes pitta but destroys vata dosha.
Bahasa melayu : Lidah buaya English : Aloe : Nama saintifik : Aloe vera
Aloe vera merawat kulit kering. Gel aloe vera sangat baik untuk mengembalikan kelembapan kulit kering. Aloe vera mengatasi kulit berminyak. Kandungan pH di dalam aloe vera dikatakan boleh membantu mengawal dan menyeimbangkan pengeluaran minyak yang berlebihan pada wajah. Pemakaian masker yang mengandungi aloe vera setiap hari, boleh membantu dalam mengembalikan kulit wajah kembali normal serta dapat mengatasi masalah jerawat.
Our bodies maintain a balance between acidity and alkalinity which is influenced by the foods that we take in. This juice makes your inner systems more alkaline which minimizes bad effects of the acidic stuff that we eat. The optimum level we should eat is 80% alkaline and 20 % acidic. This liquid helps by alkalizing our organism and since diseases do not survive in such an environment this can stave off illness. Removes Toxins When it is produced it has a natural gel-like consistency even when it is first harvested. If you split its leaf and allow liquids to flow out you can see how it does not flow quickly like water but more slowly. Supports Your Immune System Our immunity is always on alert ready to fend off attacks from the environments we live in. This juice can ramp up our immunity with polysaccharides. These help our bodies produce macrophages which is our tool to defend against viruses. Besides polysaccharides it also has anti-oxidants reduce the amount of free-radicals within ourselves which slows the effects of aging.
Bahasa melayu : Hempedu bumi English : King of bitter :
Nama saintifik : Andrographis paniculata
Daun hempedu bumi boleh dijadikan ubat untuk menurunkan darah tinggi, disamping merawat kencing manis, antiradang, antibakteria, antivirus, melegakan demam dan pencair kahak. Ia juga digunakan sebagai pelawas pembuangan air besar menghapuskan cacing dalam sistem pencernaan dan mempercepatkan pembekuan darah. Cara menjadikannya ubat ialah merebus daun tersebut untuk mengambil airnya supaya boleh diminum. Daun ini juga boleh merawat luka dengan cara menumbuk lumat daun tersebut dan letakkannya pada luka. Kandungan bahan kimia daun ini membolehkan ia memecahkan molekul- molekul lemak yang ada disekeliling salur darah yang tersumbat yang menyebabkan tekanan darah tinggi meningkat. Air rebusan daun ini yang pahit telah merangsangnya supaya memecahkan molekul lemak. Memang suatu yang tidak boleh dinafikan bahawa rasa pahit, kelat dan masam agak sukar dipisahkan dengan alam perubatan herba tempatan.
According to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, the active ingredient in andrographis is andrographolides. Due to the andrographolides, andrographis has potent anti-inflammatory and ant malarial properties. It also has antimicrobial properties, meaning it can help to fight off and prevent infections from harmful microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. In addition, andrographis is a powerful antioxidant and it can help to prevent free radical induced damage to your cells and DNA
Bahasa melayu : Cekur English : Lesser galangal : Nama saintifik : Alpinia Offcinarum
Risom cekur dicampurkan lada sulah, kayu manis dan madu untuk mengubati selsema. Ia dijadikan tonik untuk mengubati batuk. Cekur juga dijadikan losyen . untuk wanita yang baru bersalin cekur mengucupkan rahim dan menggalakan pembuangan angin. Apart from its culinary uses, galangal is extremely useful medically. Galangal oil has been commonly prescribed by homeopaths and herbalists for its medicinal uses. Consuming galangal regularly can aid the digestion process, and reduce constipation and vomiting. It has been found effective as a remedy for ulcers and inflammation of the stomach. Galangal has been known to improve blood circulation, especially in the hands and feet, thereby improving oxygen supply and nutrient supply to these parts. It can also aid respiratory problems like congestion and helps regulate breathing rate. The galangal herb is used extensively throughout the East as a snuff for nasal infections. A mixture of galangal and lime juice is used as a tonic for cough and cold. Additionally, galangal powder is used against bad breath as a mouth freshener.
Bahasa melayu : Keledek Kuning English : Yellow potatoes :
Nama saintifik : Manihot esculenta
Khasiat ubi keledek kini telah diketengahkan secara meluas dalam bidang penyelidikan dan mampu menghasilkan inovasi baru dalam industri makanan serta minuman. keledek mempunyai simpanan protein akar yang unik. Kajian mendapati ia mengandungi kapasiti antioksidan yang penting. Dalam satu kajian, didapati protein-protein ini mempunyai satu pertiga aktiviti antioksidan gluathione iaitu satu daripada antioksidan tubuh yang paling mengagumkan terhasil secara dalaman. Ini bererti ubi keledek mempunyai nilai penyembuh. keledek yang dikelaskan sebagai sayur akar ini sangat kaya dengan sumber vitamin A (dalam bentuk beta-karotin), vitamin C dan mineral seperti mangan dan kuprum. Keledek juga kaya dengan fiber diet, vitamin B6, potasium dan zat besi. Our food ranking system qualified potatoes as a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, dietary fibber, and pantothenic acid. Potatoes also contain a variety of phytonutrients that have antioxidant activity. Among these important health-promoting compounds are carotenoids, flavonoids, and coffee acid, as well as unique tuber storage proteins, such as patting, which exhibit activity against free radicals.
Bahasa melayu : Kunyit English : Turmeric : Nama saintifik : Curcuma Arpmatia
Agen antiseptic dan antibakteria semula jadi, berguna dalam pembasmian luka terbakar. Apabila digabungkan dengan kembang kol, ia telah terbukti dapat mencegah kanser prostat dan menghentikan pertumbuhan kanser prostat yang sedia ada. Menghalang kanser payudara daripada merebak ke paru2. Mengurangkan risiko leukemia terhadap kanak2. Boleh menghalang dan memperlahankan perkembangan penyakit Alzheimer dengan menghapuskan penumpukan plak amyloyd di dalam otak. Boleh mencegah daripada berlaku dalam pelbagai bentuk kanser yang berbeza. Anti-radang yang bekerja tanpa kesan sampingan. Boleh membantu dalam metabolisme lemak dan membantu dalam pengurusan berat badan. Telah lama digunakan dalam perubatan Cina sebagai rawatan untuk kemurungan kerana ciri2 anti-radang, ia adalah satu rawatan semula jadi untuk artritis dan artritis reumatoid. Meningkatkan kesan chemotherapy drug Paclitaxel mengurangkan kesan sampingan. Harapan kajian sedang dijalankan ke atas kesan kunyit pada barah pankreas. Menghentikan pertumbuhan saluran darah baru di dalam tumor barah. Sangat pantas dalam penyembuhan luka membantu dalam pembentukan semula kulit yang rosak. Boleh membantu dalam rawatan psoriasis dan lain2 keadaan kulit radan It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer. Turmeric Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice. Turmeric May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide. Turmeric reduces the risk of childhood leukaemia. Turmeric is a natural liver detoxifier. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloidal plaque build- up in the brain. Turmeric May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice. Turmeric also is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
Bahasa melayu : Jambu batu English : Guava : Nama saintifik : Psidium guajava linn
Buah tersebut juga efektif menurunkan paras kolesterol dalam darah manusia dan amat bagus sekiranya dimakan setiap hari. Jambu batu tergolong dalam kumpulan makanan berfungsi yang banyak mendatangkan manfaat kepada kesihatan manusia. Bagaimanapun, pengambilan buah jambu batu perlu dibuat dalam jumlah yang mencukupi bagi memastikan khasiatnya berupaya memberi tindak balas kepada tubuh secara berkesan.
Guavas are low in calories and fats but contain several vital vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant poly-phenol and flavonoid compounds that play a pivotal role in prevention of cancers, anti-aging, immune-booster, etc. The fruit is very rich source of soluble dietary fibber (5.4 g per 100 g of fruit, about 14% of DRA), which makes it a good bulk laxative. The fibber content helps protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxins as well as binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon. Guava-fruit is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin-C. 100 g fresh fruit provides 228 mg of this vitamin, more than three times the DRI (daily-recommended intake). Outer thick rind contains exceptionally higher levels of vitamin C than central pulp.