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Of all the natural antioxidants that slow the effects of aging, no doubt the Ginkgo biloba is the most transcended by their high properties. Scientific research showed that its effects are due to the interaction between many of their substances, among which include vitamin C, sugars, phenols and terpenes in addition to the flavonoids.

These chemicals own ginkgo tree and is not found in any other plant species are called ginkgolides.

Together with flavonoids, making it a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against the damaging effects of oxidation caused by free radicals, which is the underlying cause of degeneration throughout the body including the loss of neurons and obstruction blood vessels in the brain, heart and limbs.

For this reason, consumption of ginkgo able to halt the decline of mental functions and progressive memory loss due to age.

Has also been shown to act beneficially on the circulatory system tonic and protecting blood vessels of aging.

Ginkgo may revitalize the brain and halting or reversing a set of symptoms that indicate a poor blood supply.

There were so many proven benefits of garlic, which in ancient times was also attributed spiritual powers, its use was often to ward off evil spirits, witchcraft and counter the vampires away, was also used as a good luck charm, capable of rejecting envy and lust. These assumptions spiritual powers are still preserved today, in different cultures.

During the war, garlic was distributed among the combatants, to heal wounds and as an excellent energizer, in peacetime, it was consumed as an excellent aphrodisiac.

The diseases that can encourage the consumption of raw garlic, are all respiratory diseases, acts effectively in cold, sore throat, colds, catarrh and cough, rheumatism, diabetes, hypertension, bad cholesterol, skin diseases, such as chilblains , eczema, warts infections and strengthens the hair that prevents direct application of the fall. It also has benefits as a sedative, given its high content of sulfur and phosphorus.

While there are many benefits of garlic is not recommended in pregnant or bleeding problems because it acts as a vasodilator, although it is favorable for the circulation and blood pressure is contraindicated in the cases mentioned.

Nor is recommended in cases of inflammation of the kidneys, but its culinary use in various diets, favors gastrointestinal problems and in cases of colitis.

In ancient papyrus in the early Chinese herbalists, passing by Charlemagne in the sixth century and Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine (460 BC) were all broadcasters of the benefits of garlic, which continues to provide its services to our health, even today, enriching many regional dishes and who knows, maybe auyentando evil spirits, shield against envy and to bring good luck.

Chard
Fight anemia. Also the juice of spinach cold sore spreads the skin, if redness, rashes or insect bites.

Chicory
Laxative, degestiva, cleansing, relieves cramps liver.

Poppy
The seeds are anti-tumor and its flower, a potent analgesic

Agaric
Laxative severe (it should be used sparingly) and antiparasitic expectorant

Agrimony
It is used to combat parasites, cure sore throat, inflammation of the kidneys, bladder disorders and vaginal discharge. As a lotion in cases of cataracts, dislocation or injury.

Many existing drugs sold in pharmacies and were used by the grandmother, are made based on substances extracted from a plant. The ancient knowledge of herbal pharmacopoeia has been lost in time, is an overview of how to harness the power of plants.

Some herbs are harmless but others can have unpleasant side effects or do not yield any results if used wrong. So it is advisable to consult a naturopathic doctor.

Artemisia
Formerly used to facilitate childbirth, today helps to eliminate parasites

Acanthus
Healthy appetite and burns

Dock
Its juice is applied over infected ulcers or gangrene before bandaging the wound. Chopped root is macerated for 48 hours in white vinegar for use as anti-acne lotion.

Known and used since ancient times in the East, competes in popularity with the Ginkgo biloba (plant rejuvenation) in the West

Even today, the active ingredient in the essence of Ginseng has not been isolated, which increases its mystery and myth. Anyway, Chinese medicine and herbal first modern then have to examine this result extensively, in an effort to find all possible applications.

Ginseng is a wild tuber, very aromatic and Asian descent, which is part of the family of araliaceau. In its natural state, usually grows between the mud of the ravines near the roots of trees like oak, maple top and in whose shade protected from sunlight.

Thus, between mysteries, his love, and wild ginseng gets a world-renowned as one of the plants that provide more benefits to human health, since the remote past to our present, where their demand is growing day by day, as that research on its benefits.

Ginseng root contains a large amount of natural elements whose therapeutic action is varied. Essentially, this consists of a resin, a sugar, starch mucilage, a saponin, a volatile oil and several steroid compounds.

It is believed that the activity of Ginseng is mainly due to the latter, which are chemical compounds with the same basic structure as the sex hormones, and adrenal cortizales, estrogen, testosterone and cortisol, among others.

But besides these factors, the Ginseng contains vitamins B1 and B2, calcium, phosphorus, aluminum, cobalt, sulfur, potassium, iron, silicon, magnesium, sodium, barium, strontium, manganese, acids and enzymes glutáninos amyl phenol.

Your most powerful organic effects, however due to the following substances:

• Panaquilón
• Panoxín
• Panaca
• Panaxadiol
• Ginsenín
• Volatile oil