Carrot drinks are a known dietary aid that can help improve our health in a number of ways but did you know that the carrot tops are beneficial too? Carrots are high in carotene which converts to vitamin A in the human body which is helpful for maintaining good eyesight and as an antioxidant to fight off free radical damage for better health. Carrots are yet another food that also has uses as a medicinal herb.
Carrot tops, the bushy green parts have healing uses too. The carrot and its top have antiseptic, diuretic and stimulating properties that can help rid the body of toxins and help stimulate it to heal.
It is easy to use the antiseptic action of the Carrot to fight germs in the mouth and throat by using the tops for a tea that is used as a mouthwash and gargle. This can be done as a sun tea, place a handful or two of fresh carrot tops in a gallon jar, cover with water and let brew in direct sunlight for a hour or so. Sweeten if needed and store in the refrigerator.
Carrot soup can be helpful for curing diarrhea and regulating the digestive system.
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Monday, September 7, 2009
Heal Sunburn and other uses for Tomato
Did you know that in 1893 the Supreme Court of the United States reclassified the Tomato as an official vegetable? Even though it is botanically a fruit and always will be and up until 1812 it was feared poisonous, like other members of the Deadly Nightshade family. The Tomato is now the most consumed fruit or vegetable in the US.
As a healing herb, the Tomato has many uses. Peeled and sliced then soaked in buttermilk is helpful when applied directly to sunburned skin. Not only will this help the pain, it will also turn the redness to a moderate tan color. If you would rather not place the Tomato slices all over yourself, you can puree them into a cream.
Tomatoes can be used for to halt the festering of wounds and sores with good results.
The Tomato contains a high level of potassium making them beneficial for hypertension and it has been said they help build strength in those people who lack energy.
Tomatoes are known to stimulate the liver and help dissolve fat which may helpprevent hardening of the arteries.
copyright2009ashawn
As a healing herb, the Tomato has many uses. Peeled and sliced then soaked in buttermilk is helpful when applied directly to sunburned skin. Not only will this help the pain, it will also turn the redness to a moderate tan color. If you would rather not place the Tomato slices all over yourself, you can puree them into a cream.
Tomatoes can be used for to halt the festering of wounds and sores with good results.
The Tomato contains a high level of potassium making them beneficial for hypertension and it has been said they help build strength in those people who lack energy.
Tomatoes are known to stimulate the liver and help dissolve fat which may helpprevent hardening of the arteries.
copyright2009ashawn
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