Showing posts with label Healthy Herbs For You Part 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Healthy Herbs For You Part 2. Show all posts

Sunday, December 7, 2008

HEALTHY HERBS FOR YOU...Part 2

Here it goes....

1 - Daun Limaun Perut (Kaffir Lime Leaves)
Rich in antioxidants with cancer-prevention properties and beta-carotene. Useful for the treatment of colds and coughs.

2 - Daun Kesum (Small Water Pepper)
Full with vitamins A & C, potassium, calcium, phosporus and beta-carotene. Aids digestion and relieves stomach pains.

3 - Daun Kunyit (Indian Turmeric Leaves)
Rich in antioxidants, and has anti-cancer properties. Its dried rhizomes are ground for use in curries and dyes. It is also used to relieve flatulence and diarrhoea.

4 - Serai (Lemon Grass)
Has allergy-relieving and antiseptic properties. Used widely in cooking and fragrances, is used to relieve indigestion, headaches and itching, to warm the body.

5 - Bunga Kantan (Torch Ginger Flower)
Rich in protein, fiber and calcium, ectract has anti-microbial properties. Used as a perfume and the leaves used to clean cuts and scabs.