Photographic contest week #32 - "Aromatic herbs
INTRODUCTION
Greetings Steemians friends. I am pleased to participate in the Photo Contest week #32 / Aromatic Herbs brought to us by @evagavilan . I invite my dear friends @mesola @newekemini5 @imadear to join in this great contest .
In my house backyard,I planted some herbs that I value so much.i do use them as natural medicine,and I used some to prepare food.One of these is what I called "LEMON GRASS and another one is "VINEGAR.They are used as a medicinal herb and their aroma is pleasant.
Let me start with "lemon grass"
Lemon grass or fever grass is a fragrant tropical grass that yields an oil that smells of lemon. It is widely used in Asian cooking and in perfumery and medicine and also used as a seasoning.
Some people believed that this herbs and it's flavour has the power to draw in positive energies and wealth. In some cultures, people even planted it around their houses in other to attract wealth.
uses of lemon grass
BENEFITS OF LEMON GRASS
Fever-lemon grass is a reliever and fever reduction.
When taking it as hot tea because it contains citral.
Constipation -it can help to ease constipation and help your stomach to keep your digestive system on track.
Reduce belly fat- lemon grass is a water pills that helps in reducing water weight in your belly.
VINEGAR LEAVES
It is a sharp-tasting leaves that is used to add flavour to food or to preserve food.
medicinal odor that can be detected over long distances.
Uses of vinegar
Cut it and pound it ,put it in a glass cup.add room temperature water, leave it for 10-20minutes.when once the water turns green,drink it, though is bitter,but is very good for body.
You can also use it for pepper soup.
BENEFITS OF VINEGAR LEAVES
When drinking it daily it will do the following
Improves skin health
Promotes healthy digestion
Treats wounds
Reduced hypertension
Promotes blood circulation
HOSPITAL TOO FAR LEAVES(Chaya)
Hospital too far,botanical name is (Jathropha tanjorensis)The plant is widely used in Nigeria, in traditional medicine and as a vegetable for many recipes in Nigerian home.This leaf boosts blood faster than UGU leaves. HOSPITAL TOO FAR is a highly medicinal plant.
USES OF HOSPITAL TOO FAR(Chaya)
Some people called this plant "God's gift"because it can cure all manner of diseases
The plant can be added to soups and salads or used as a tea, but should never be consumed raw.
Preparation
Boil a cup or two cups of water,add the leaves and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes.Drink a cup of the herbs tea morning with an empty stomach and last thing in the evening for best results. You can also add the leaves in soups, salads and creams, just make sure that they’re properly washed.
BENEFITS OF HOSPITAL IS TOO FAR(Chaya)
It increases the amount of calcium in your bones and also blood boosters.
In conclusion I can say that these powerful herbs is useful and is very good,that is why we must have it planted at home and take advantage of its benefits, because health is wealth.
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