The roots are bitter, refrigerant purifying, diuretic, emmenagogue, abortifacient and trichogenous and are useful in burning sensation, leprosy and skin diseases, amenorrhea. In most cases, is used for pre-mature aging hair. Henna tattoos are widely used in design, design and art. The leaves are useful in wounds ulcers stranguria cough, bronchitis and dysentery. The fruits [...]
Carica papaya has an enzyme called papain, present in fruits, leaves and stem. Milky juice is dried, is extracted and used in chewing gum, toothpaste and medicine and meat tenderizers.Carica papaya contains many biologically active compounds. Two important compounds are presumed to chymopapain and papain digestion. Papain treat arthritis. The levels of compounds, ranging from [...]
Calendula has been used to treat conjunctivitis, eczema, blepharitis, gastritis, minor burns, including sunburn, warts and minor injuries such as sprains and injuries. Calendula flowers have been found useful in reducing inflammation, healing, and is used as an antiseptic. Calendula has been used to treat a variety of skin diseases and has been effective in [...]
Leaves of Castor oil is used superficially by nursing mothers to increase milk flow. Castor oil is a natural emollient and can be used as a softener for skin and hair. Castor leaf juice is used against rheumatism, the ring to headache, dropsy, abscesses, and warts. Castor oil is used for temporary constipation, but is [...]
It is useful for dermatitis, burns x-rays, skin and skin disorders. Drug from juice is tonic and used in amenorrhea, jaundice, atonic and piles. Aloe Vera Gel has the remarkable ability to heal wounds, burns and injuries.
Aloe, Cape (Aloe ferox): The bitter yellow juice found just below the skin has been harvested for centuries for its laxative properties, the treatment of arthritis, for its healing properties and for use in cosmetics. The hard, black, resinous product is known as Cape aloes or aloe lump and is used mainly for its laxative [...]
Alkali Heath (Sphaeralcea coccinea): This plant’s Navajo name came from the sticky mixture that occurs when the roots and leaves are pounded and soaked in water. The resulting sticky infusion is put on sores to stop bleeding and is used as a lotion for skin disease. The dried powdered plant is used as dusting powder. [...]