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Benefits Of Medicinal Plants by Peacemart(f): 6:22pm On Jun 09, 2022
medicinal plant are various types of plants use for herbs while herbs refers any to any part of plant used for medicinal purpose.people prefere the use of herbs and medicinal plant for treatment of disease or infection because the side effect of synthetic drugs. According to WHO around 21,000 plant species have the potential for being used as medicinal plant and Tumeric regarded as the most powerful herb.most importantly the use of herbs for treatment is independant of any age group or sex. medical herbs are use for pharmatical company for the treatment of meastrual disorder, diarrheea, hypertension ,low sperm count etc.Examples of medicinal plant are Aleo vera, Neem,Basil,thyme,lemom balm,Rosemary, Tulsi,marigold,carica papaya,mint etc The healing properties of medicinal plant could be due to the presence Tannis which have astringen, anti inflammatory,anti diarrheal,anti oxidant and anti microbial properties IMPORTANT Herbs such as Ginger and Garlic are known as blood cleanser,improve the immunity thereby reducing the condition such as age Some herbs are also antibiotic properties,such as Tumeric which is useful in inhibiting the growth of germs, harmful microbe and bacteria .it is also used to heal cut and wound Ginger and cloves are used to stop cough syrups ,they consist of exepectorant property which promote the thining and ejection of mucus from the lungs, trachea and brochi. Aromatic plant such as Aleo,golden sel, Barbeng reduces toxins in the body because of their bitter taste and use to destroy infection PRECAUTIONS People feel that since medical plant and herbs are natural therefore it has no effect.Taking herbs with pharmatical prescription may lead to serious health issues. Some of the plant used for herbs contains heavy metals that can cause kidney failure or liver damage when taken in high dosage ,therefore is advised to check the amount approved by WHO of any medicinal plant or herbs to be taken each day.
Re: Benefits Of Medicinal Plants by Peacemart(f): 5:12am On Jun 10, 2022
Tumeric is a yellow spice that contains antiflammatery and antioxidant properties, it is regarded as the most powerful herb. Taking Tumeric in low amount generally does not pose any health problem. According to WHO it is safe to consume 1.4mg of Tumeric per pound of the weight each day .Higher dosage of Tumeric when consume for a long period can cause health issue. when taken in high doses can cause dangerous heart problem .
BENEFITS OF TUMERIC
Tumeric may help reduce skin irritation and itching.

Tumeric may help manage mental health condition such as depression

Tumeric may help manage allergic symtoms

Tumeric helps to regulate cholesterol

Tumeric helps to manage osteoarthritis.
Etc

SIDE EFFECT OF TUMERIC
Taking Tumeric in large doses can cause issues such as
High blood pressure

Tumeric limit iron absorption and should not be taken when taking iron supplements

Tumeric can interact negatively medication such as when taken with diabetes madication can result to dangerous blood sugar level.

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