Posts Tagged ‘ancient’

Nigella sativa Black Seed for your Health

Sunday January 10, 2010

Nigella sativa is an annual flowering plant, native to southwest Asia. It grows to 20–30 cm (7.9–12 in) tall, with finely divided, linear (but not thread-like) leaves. The flowers are delicate, and usually coloured pale blue and white, with 5–10 petals. The fruit is a large and inflated capsule composed of 3–7 united follicles, each containing numerous seeds. The seed is used as a spice.

Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)

In English, Nigella sativa seed is variously called fennel flower, nutmeg flower, Roman coriander, blackseed, black caraway, or black onion seed. Other names used, sometimes misleadingly, are onion seed and black sesame, both of which are similar-looking but unrelated. The seeds are frequently referred to as black cumin (as in Bengali: kalo jira, kalo jeera, kali jeera), but this is also used for a different spice, Bunium persicum. The scientific name is a derivative of Latin niger “black”. An older English name gith is now used for the corncockle. In English-speaking countries with large immigrant populations, it is also variously known as kalonji (Hindi कलौंजी kalauṃjī or कलोंजी kaloṃjī), kezah Hebrew קצח), chernushka (Russian), çörek otu (Turkish), habbat albarakah (Arabic حبه البركة ḥabbatu l-barakah “seed of blessing”) or siyah daneh (Persian سیاه‌دانه siyâh dâne)or كلونجى in urdu. “KARIM JEERAKAM” in Malayalam.
A commercial pack of kalonji

It is used as part of the spice mixture Panch Puran and by itself in a great many recipes in Bengali cookery and most recognizably in Naan Bread as sold in the 90% of Indian restaurants in the UK which are in fact Bengali owned. (more…)

Acai Berries and Acai Berry Juice – What Are the Health Benefits?

Wednesday January 06, 2010

Have you heard about the acai berry? Do you want to know more about the health benefits of acai berries and berry juice? Acai berries are highly touted by marketers who say it’s one of the elite superfoods with anti-aging and weight loss properties. Some manufacturers use acai berries in cosmetics and beauty products. But do scientific studies support these claims of acai benefits?

What is the acai berry?

The acai berry is an inch-long reddish, purple fruit. It comes from the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), which is native to Central and South America. It is a relative of the blueberry, cranberry, and other dark purple fruits.

Research on the acai berry has focused on its possible antioxidant activity. Theoretically, that activity may help prevent diseases caused by oxidative stress such as heart disease and cancer. (more…)

Want to extend your life and prevent cancer? Resveratrol may help.

Tuesday January 05, 2010

Resveratrol (trans-resveratrol) is a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. Resveratrol has also been produced by chemical synthesis and is sold as a nutritional supplement derived primarily from Japanese knotweed. In mouse and rat experiments, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar-lowering and other beneficial cardiovascular effects of resveratrol have been reported. Most of these results have yet to be replicated in humans. In the only positive human trial, extremely high doses (3–5 g) of resveratrol in a proprietary formulation have been necessary to significantly lower blood sugar. Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine, but apparently not in sufficient amounts to explain the French paradox. Experiments have shown that resveratrol treatment extended the life of fruit flies, nematode worms and short-lived fish but it did not increase the life span of mice. (more…)

Aloe Vera Juice

Thursday December 17, 2009
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera

You have perhaps already heard about the benefits of aloe vera when applied topically. You could also benefit from its innumerable medicinal properties if you consume aloe vera in the form of juice, pills or capsules. One of the very popular uses of aloe vera is in the form of aloe vera juice, benefits of which seems endless and has spread far and wide in terms of popularity. But how is it made? Essentially aloe vera juice is made from its gel. A regular use of 2 to 4 ounces of aloe vera juice taken twice in a day can boost your immune system and keep you in good health.

In case you are wondering why you should take aloe vera juice, here are some of the key aloe vera juice benefits:

  • While on one hand it can be used as a detoxifying agent, you could also use it as a regular colon cleanser. The juice of this wonderful herb can help in purification of blood.
  • Aloe vera juice can be used to heal burns and wounds. Because of its anti inflammatory properties, aloe vera juice is an effective calmative that soothes the affected area as well as reduces swelling, redness and offers sustainable pain relief.
  • With regard to wound healing, aloe vera juice exerts its strong anti bacterial properties and does not allow any infection to affect the wound.
  • Drinking aloe vera juice can alleviate several gastro-intestinal problems including healing of ulcers, irregular bowel clearance, irritable bowel syndrome and more.
  • Aloe vera juice can be applied on an itchy scalp or to treat chronic skin disorders. (more…)

Euforia: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Sunday November 22, 2009

Euforia can be an important component of a healthy lifestyle. The power of Euforia comes from the perfect blending of natural resources, the wisdom of ancient civilizations, and the knowledge of modern science. Euforia is a powerful fusion of the ancient past with modern science. For centuries, many ancient civilizations have identified Euforia’s ingredients as a potent source for better body, mind, and spirit. In fact, Euforia’s ten principle ingredients have long been considered sources for improving health and wellness, but for your optimal health and wellbeing, a long history
is not enough to prove its worthiness. That’s why NuVerus backs up this ancient wisdom with the latest modern science.