SLC S21 Week 5 - Herbal Remedies for Respiratory Health, Iron Deficiency, and Blood Pressure Control
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Herbs for Respiratory Health: Recipes Using Multhi, Gau Zaban and Puth Kanda with Sugar
People should have healthy lungs in order to lead healthy lives but this often hard if their environment, is full of poluted air, agents such as pollen and infective diseases. Most folk medicines employ the natural herbs as expectorants, anti inflammatory and antimicrobial agents. The best herbs for the respiratory system include; Multhi (Licorice Root), Gau Zaban (Borage), Puth Kanda (Balloon Vine). These herbs when added to the drink with sugar can be very effective in improving their health benefits and make them more acceptable. The following section provides an individual analysis of the qualities with the corresponding remedies of each of them identified above.
1. Multhi (Licorice Root)
Multhi, known also as Licorice Root is a traditional medicine for respiratory ailments. It tastes sweet and goes well with sugar hence used in preparing sooāging remedies.
Given list of Advantages for Respiratory Health
- Soothes Airway Irritation: Multhi consists of glycyrrhizin that helps to eliminate inflammation and irritation present in throat and lungs.
- Clears Mucus: It has mucolytic properties, which means that it unsts moucos and helps to cough it up.
- Fights Respiratory Infections: The substance incorporated in Multhi has bactericidal and virucidal effects to reduce respiratory viruses and bacteria.
- Relieves Cough: It has natural expectorant properties which helps to loosen the mucus that’s why useful in case of dry or long lasting coughs.
Remedy Using Multhi with Sugar
Ingredients:
Half a teaspoon of ginseng or: 1 tablespoon of dried licorice root.
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon of sugar
Method:
- Prepare dried licorice root and put it into the saucepan following with 2 cups of water.
- Simmer the dish over medium heat for 10 minutes and then bring the heat down to low heat until it cooks for 5 minutes more.
- Strain the liquid into a cup.
- Pour the sugar on the strained tea and mix well before sugar dissolves completely.
- These symptoms can be eased by drinking this tea at least two times a day for coughs, sore throat, and congestion.
Note: It’s also advisable not to use it for a longterm if you have high blood pressure or are pregnant.
- Gau Zaban (Borage)
Gau Zaban, or Borage, is quite mild yet immensely effective herb which DO provide multiple health benefits for the Respiratory System. The natural flavor of the herb complements sugar which is used for preparation of soothing medicaments.
THIS POSITION, respiratory health benefits include.
1. Reduces Inflammation: Flax seed is another ingredient of Gau Zaban, rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that brings down swelling in the airways.
2. Relieves Throat Discomfort: The mucilage part of it covers the throat and keeps it from drying and irritation.
3. Alleviates Cough: The original plant is mild, which makes it easier to cough useful mucus.
4. Supports Lung Detoxification: It assists in the cleaning of the respiratory tracts since it aids in removal of poisons from him body.
Ingredients:
There is also 1 teaspoon of dried borage flowers or leaves.
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon of sugar
Method:
- Put dried flowers or leaves of borage to boiling water in a saucepan.
- Cover and let the whole thing simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour over two glasses of beer and strain the remainder of the liquid into a cup to cool slightly.
- Add 1 teaspoonful of sugar for taste to the mixture depending on the choice of consumers.
- This tea should be taken once or twice in a day depending on the throat irritation and lung capacity.
- Note: It is+, however, important to avoid overusing borage since it contains compounds toxic to the liver at high levels.
3. Puth Kanda (Balloon Vine)
This remedy, called Puth Kanda (Balloon Vine), has been also recommended by the traditional medicine for effective treatment of respiratory disorders. Tasting becomes better if sugar is included in it because it adds a yummy feeling while taking it
Advantages in Respiratory Health
1. Clears Airways: Balloon vine has this property of a decongestant since it is useful in helping to free and clear areas that have thick mucus within the passage way.
2. Eases Breathing: It minimizes inflammation within the tree like structures of the bronchi.
3. Relieves Allergies: This herb is used to control respiratory allergies and the condition of asthma is also treated with the help of this herb.
4. Protects Lung Tissue: Those anti-oxidative benefits help prevent the lungs from succumbing to environmental pollutants ad undergo oxidative harm.
Cure with Puth Kanda and Sugar
Ingredients:
Some balloon vine tender leaves
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon of sugar
Method:
- After that rinse the balloon vine leaves thoroughly.
- Place the leaves in a pan with 2 cups of water..
- Simmer for 10 minutes - half the quantity of water will be left in the pot.
- Take a cup and divide it into two cups; strain the decoction into one cup and the other cup take the rest of the ingredients and mix them.
- Stir the mix and then add one teaspoon of sugar.
- Drink this decoction once daily to help clear the blockage in your respiratory tracts and keep these tracts healthy.
Note: If you have chronic respiratory problems it is always wise to see your doctor before using this remedy.
Why Use Sugar in Remedies?
Adding sugar to these remedies serves multiple purposes:
1. Improved Taste: Sugar acts as an adulterant, and makes bitter-tasting herbal remedies more acceptable by children, for example.
2. Energy Boost: Sugar is rapid energy giving it is useful during illnesses where the body needs energy boost.
3. Traditional Practice: Traditionally in most cultures, sugar is used to correct the taste of herbal decoctions and act as a complementary agent to the herbs.
In what ways do these herbs help to maintain the health of the respiratory organs?
- Multhi: Anti inflammatory, expectorant and antiviral properties.
2. Gau Zaban: Instead it helps to manage irritated or swollen bronchi tubes, reduces inflammation and promotes detoxing.
3. Puth Kanda: Has a function of acting as a decongestant, helps in cases of allergies, and preserves lung tissue.
Each of these herbs supports the other in providing a complete regime for better respiratory health. Together, they can help to at least partially alleviate all of the following: general chronic congestion and allergic asthma.
Precautions
- It is recommended that only superior quality dried or fresh herbs should be used for the preparations to make the remedies effective.
- See your health care provider before using these remedies if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.
- However, they should not be consumed in large quantities because the use of any herb in large quantities can cause harm.
The hot herbs known by the names Multhi (Licorice Root), Gau Zaban (Borage), and Puth Kanda (Balloon Vine) are particularly good for respiratory conditions. The natural adaptogens make them effective and nice tasting remedies for soothing throat irritation, to treat congestion and support the function of the lungs. Taking the fundamental changes detailed in this article, and with special instruction and advice from a healthcare provider, might help you to breathe easier and even achieve a lifetime of healthy respiratory habits.
Iron Deficiency: After reading this article, the readers shall be able to prepare a Herbal Remedy and make Spinach Curry.
Deficiency of iron is a common problem that results in fatigue, anemia and weak immunity. A organism iron boosters like date, sugar and milk or spinach based preparations are some of the best way to replace the iron effectively. In this section, I bring you a specially effective tonic: drink iron and a spinach curry to fight iron deficiency.
Iron-Boosting Remedy: Milk, Dates, and Sugar
This drink is tasty and nutritious as it helps improve the body’s absorption of iron and promote general health.
Ingredients
1cup low fat milk that is rich in calcium and protein .
5 dates ( good source of iron and natural sugars).
1 tsp sugar – this is optional because you may wish to add sugar to sweeten your vegetables but I not recommend you too.
Additional optional nutrient boosters that could e added include 1 teaspoon of ground almonds or cashews.
Preparation
1. Soak the Dates:
Fill them in warm water to soften for about 2-3 hours.
2. Blend:
Mix the dates which have been soaked in milk and then grind into a puree.
3. Sweeten (Optional):
You may add some sugar, or honey if you want it sweeter.
4. Heat and Serve:
Heat gently on a low flame for a hot drink or serve cold if desired.
How It Works in the Body
1. Iron Source: Dates contain a lot of iron that aids in the production of haemoglobin in the blood.
2. Enhances Absorption: Although dates contain natural sugars and more refined sugars are added, they give instant energy and regulate blood glucose.
3. Protein Synergy: Milk contains protein and vitamin D which when combined with iron improves the metabolism of the body.
4. Boosts Energy: This drink refreshes the body as it replaces the lost energy and nutrient when one has got an iron deficiency.
Names Three iron deficiency Date raisin milk
No 1 Milk
It is also very important to note that milk does not contain a lot of iron. Although there are rich nutritional minerals such as calcium, protein, vitamin B12, and vitamin D a common feature of whole milk, it lacks the iron content in comparison to other foods. A cup of cow’s milk, for example, supplies approximately 0.1mg of iron, whereas the recommended daily iron intake for children is 7 to 10mg/day, For adulthood the recommended amount of daily iron intake ranges from 8 to 18mg/day depending on age and gender.
It is in a class of nutrients known as the trace elements, and is essential in producing hemoglobin for carrying of oxygen in the blood. Those who drink lots of mil, children in particular, may suffer from iron deficiency anemia if the amount of food containing iron is low. This condition causes such health complications such as fatigue, weakness and developmental problems.
It is important for people who drink milk to also ensure that they take iron containing foods such as meat, lentils, spinach, beans and cereals that have been fortified with iron. Also, to improve the absorption of non-heme iron, it is recommended to have a food containing vitamin C alongside a food containing iron.
Therefore, though milk is healthy and good for human consumption should not be depended on in sourcing for iron. Healthy human diet requires intake of a variety of foods that is required to provide iron to the body.
No 2 Raisins: A Rich Source of Iron
Raisins are known as nature’s candy and are actually dried grapes that are full of tasty nutrients! Of these, they have high - iron content which make them foods to include especially for those with anemia. Iron is essential in the manufacturing of hemoglobin, a protein within the red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen all through the body. When there are inadequate amounts of iron, the health problem that results is anemia and results in fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
Heme iron is the mineral is also found in raisins but in the form of non heme iron which is a plant related mineral. Non-heme iron is slightly less readily available to the human body as opposed to heme iron which is present in animal products but its absorption could be improved theoretically when taken at the same time with foods containing vitamin C for examples oranges or tomatoes. One fourth cup of raisins contains 1 milligram of the iron nutrient that is equivalent to 6 percent of the daily requirement for an adult woman and 12 percent of the requirement for an adult man.
Other nutritional benefits of raisins include dietary fiber, antioxidants, and potassium making raisins also beneficial for health. They are so sweet in nature; they may be eaten raw as a snack, and can also be included in cereals, salads, or baked foods. It should be noted that the use of foodstuffs such as raisins may be of value in assisting the development of the needed levels of iron.
No 3 Dates
Dates are rich in nutrition and considered as nature’s richest supply of iron, an important ingredient in the human bod. Iron is needed to build haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells which is essential in transporting oxygen in the body. Eating dates frequently can enhance the amount of iron in a human body, especially for those patients with iron deficiency anemia. This condition has some symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath something that can be solved by going for courses that have iron such as dates.
Dates are especially good for ladies when pregnant since they enable extending of blood manufacturing and prevent anemia of each the mother and the child. They also serve as energy boosting food items because they contain natural sugars like glucose, fructose and sucrose combined with the energy boosting mineral, iron.
A 100-gram serving of dates contains about 1mg of iron and includes potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6 which play a great role in the body. And they are also rich in fiber content and will help in easy bowel movements thereby eradicating constipation..
Dates eaten as a snack in-between meals or as a supplementary to meals can be very healthy and an effective way of increasing the amount of iron consumed in the diet.
Additional Benefits
Improves Digestion: Dates contain high fiber that enhance digestion of foods in the body.
Strengthens Bones: Milk you will get calcium that is needed by our bones for support.
Enhances Immunity: Food values: Dates contain a
Spinach Curry: A Taste Delight for Consumers: Health Sours for Iron Deficiency
Spinach is an example of going ‘green’ and without a doubt one of the most nutritious foods around, especially for non heme iron contrary to the belief of most people, iron from spinach together with vitamin C and spices works miracles in curing anemia.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 medium onion which should be chopped finely
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 green chili (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon coriander powder
2 tbsps. olive oil or clarified butter.
Salt to taste
Preparation
1. Prepare the Spinach:
Rinse the spinach leaves and boil water and put the leaves inside for 2-3 minutes.
Finally, drain the spinach and blend it to a pure in a blender.
2. Sauté the Spices:
If using olive oil heat it in a pan otherwise heat ghee.
Then add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
Put in chopped onion and garlic and fry until it turns to golden brown.
3. Cook the Base:
Add turmeric, coriander powder and tomatoes which has been chopped into small pieces.
Other two leave the tomato on the heat until it turns into a thick paste.
4. Combine with Spinach:
Then put the spinach puree into the pan.
Mix well and let it sizzle for 5- 7 minutes.
- Finish:
Now you add garam masala and salt as you deem fit.
Enjoy hot accompanied with basmati rice or whole grain roti.
How Spinach Curry Pays Someone Off If They Have Iron Deficiency
1. Rich in Iron: Non heme iron can be obtained from spinach and it has a high quantity of it.
2. Enhanced Absorption: Tomatoes, when added to spinach, converts them into iron absorption, as this is rich in Vitamin C.
3. Boosts Digestion: There is a belief cumin and coriander have a positive impact on digestion hence improving nutrient absorption.
4. Anti-inflammatory Properties: Turmeric and garlic have anti-inflammatory properties, making the body healthier.
Strategies on how to get the most out of Iron supplements
1. Pair with Vitamin C-Rich Foods: Also, take vitamin C foods like oranges or lemons alongside iron based foods due to enhanced absorption of the nutrients.
2. Avoid Tea and Coffee: Avoid them when possible around the time of meals because they have substances that prevent the absorption of iron in the body.
3. Hydrate Well: Consuming sufficient quantity of water helps improve digestion of the foods we take and absorption of nutrients .
Other Benefits of Spinach Curry
Strengthens Vision: Spinach also contains Vitamin A which is useful to the eyes.
Promotes Heart Health: These antioxidants lower the risk of diseases caused by high oxidative stress and boosts the flow of blood.
Supports Weight Loss: Rich in fiber yet containing few calories, spinach aids in weight control.
Your health can be affected by iron deficiency in various ways, but milk with dates and sugar, cooked spinach with rice form a healthy meal that can easily restore the iron in your body. Some of these recipes also address anemia, but they also contain a large number of other healing properties that help to strengthen the digestion, immunity, and other systems in the body. These remedies when consumed as part of you diet ensure you have good energy, and overall health, thus promoting long term health.
First Choice remedy for hypertension.
Ingredients:
15-20 fresh rose petals
4-5 small cardamoms (Elaichi)
Half a teaspoon of sugar
Fresh carrot juice
Preparation:
1. Prepare the Rose Petals: Using fresh rose petals and for ease and convenience the petals must be washed with water before being used in the process and they should be set aside.
2. Cardamoms: Just take 4-5 small cardamom, break them slightly so that their essential oils/crust will be released.
3. Combine: Now put the rose petals and crushed cardamoms into another small bowl. Then add half a spoon of sugar on it and cover the mouth of the vessel with a piece of cloth and let it remain for about 10 minutes to enable the sugar to soak essence of rose and cardamom.
4. Carrot Juice: Similarly, prepare fresh carrot juice by using either juicer or blender.
Usage:
You should take rose petals and cardamom mixture in the morning and in evening.
It can also be had with a glass of fresh carrot on the side or in conjunction for the best effects.
Mechanism of Action
Rose Petals:
Flavonoids, anthocyanins, and antioxidants, which are contained in rose petal, have been said to lower oxidative stress which is a critical cause of hypertension. These compounds make the blood vessels’ walls become more elastic, and also lowers arterial pressure.
Cardamom:
Small cardamoms are very rich in potassium and magnesium that are important for correct electrolyte balance. There is research indicating that cardamom helps reduce elimination of sodium and water in the body thus extending pressure. Also, it increases generators of nitric oxide, which causes vasodilation and enhanced blood flow.
Carrot Juice:
Carrots contain potassium and beta-carotene, the properties which will benefit cardiovascular health. Potassium counteracts sodium’s impact in the body by illuminating that it retains fluid and places lots of stress on the hearts. Beta carotene helps in making blood vessels more flexible therefore increases control of blood pressure in the long run.
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Why This Remedy is Effective
This remedy targets the three main causes of high blood pressure:
1. Excess Sodium: Cardamom also has a function of diuretic that involves elimination of sodium and water from the body.
2. Stiff Blood Vessels: Flavonoids present in roses effectively lower inflammation and oxidative stress, as well as, cause vasodilation of vessels.
3. Electrolyte Imbalance: Carrot contains potassium which helps work against the impact of sodium and regulate blood pressure.
Combined, the remedy benefits arterial function, circulation, and lessens the burden on the heart throughout the body.
Practical Tips
1. Consistency is Key: It is recommended that one takes this remedy in a daily basis, for at least a month so that the results may be evident.
2. Dietary Adjustments: This remedy should therefore be taken with a low sodium diet that includes fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods.
3. Lifestyle: Take moderate exercise, do relaxation exercises such as yoga and ensure you take water on empty stomachs; if possible.
It takes five ingredients, rose petals, cardamom, carrot juice, honey, and lemon juice and is easy to prepare to help reduce high blood pressure. Many of the ingredients in Cure.fit’s programme are the underlying causes of many ailments, so it combines well with a heart-healthy regimen.
Remedy for Low Blood Pressure: Black Pepper, Ginger, and Clove
Hypotension is a medical condition of low blood pressure that leads to dizziness, fainting or feeling of fatigue. Under certain circumstances, it is known to be fatal. Raw ginger mixed with black pepper and cloves is a natural medicine that replenishes the body’s balance whenever blood pressure is low. This remedy works by increasing the blood flow around the body and energising the heart to pump blood in the best way possible. Hawthorn has been employed in traditional medicine for a long time mainly for the control of high blood pressure.
Together they work best for conditions where blood pressure lowens greatly; this combination can react and help increase blood pressure and relieve the symptoms that are linked to low blood pressure.
Ingredients:
3-4 small pieces of ginger/ghee 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder
7 cloves
15-20 black peppercorns
A pinch of black pepper or 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, to taste
Preparation:
1. Ginger: Chop 3-4 thin rounds of fresh ginger. Ginger is well known for ability to warm the body and promote circulation.
2. Cloves: Take 7 whole cloves. Clove has some benefits to vessels due to the presence of eugenol which has a function of a vasodilator that helps in enhancing blood circulation.
3. Black Pepper: For adequately covering the wound, it is recommended to use from 15 to 20 whole black peppercorns. Black pepper has compound called piperin that is good in blood circulation because it encourage enzymes production and nutrient assimilation.
4. Sugar: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, their taste improves and they get a quick boost of energy when they need it most say when their blood pressure has dropped low.
Method of Preparation:
1. Grind the Spices: To get benefits of their natural oils and active compounds, ginger slices, cloves and black peppercorns must be ground using a mortar and pestle or grinder.
2. Mix the Ingredients: Pour 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and mix them properly until it dissolves in the liquid.
3. Prepare the Drink: It can be dissolved in a glass of warm water, or it can be made into a paste by placing some water into the mixture and then mixing it on the spoon.
4. Consumption: The ideal fermentation is to take it once or twice a day in the morning and in the evening.
How This Remedy Works in the Body:
Ginger:
Ginger has beneficial effects within the circulatory system of the body. It has substances such as gingerols and zingerones that aid in relaxation of blood vessels and consequently increase blood pressure. It aids to regulated blood circulation system by expanding blood vessels thus increasing the ease with which the heart has to pump blood to various parts of the body. Ginger also reduces any internal inflammation that may be limiting blood flow, which is very important for people struggling with low blood pressure.
Cloves:
Cloves have eugenol which is a vasodilator in nature. It also dilates blood vessels, and makes sure that blood gets to wherever it needs to going, in an efficient manner. This affords a better supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells which is useful where blood pressure is low. Cloves also lead to enhanced production of red blood cells hence a resultant increased blood volume and pressure. They also assist in the elasticity of blood vessels – a most valuable asset to pressure regulation.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper has and used in food preparation due to its ability to promote circulation and balance body energies. It also increases the absorption of naturally necessary activities such as calcium and magnesium which help in controlling blood pressure. The stimulation of the thermogenic effect of black pepper triggers heat and brings blood pressure up for those with low blood pressure. Thirdly, since black pepper has stimulatory effects on the digestive system, nutrients are assimilated better thus a boost to cardiovascular health.
Sugar:
A little amount of sugar is interesting from the perspective that it gives an instantaneous energy supply. In case one’s blood pressure is low, he or she may end up feeling quite weak and most of the time fatigued. The sugar assists to supplement energy for the human body and thus bring fast relief to some of the conditions that are related to low blood pressure such as dizziness or fatigue.
Advantages of This Remedy:
1. Equalizing Blood Pressure: These spices, ginger, cloves and black pepper, complement one another in their unproportioned blood pressure challenges. In this case cloves, ginger and pepper effect the dilation of blood vessels and increase blood pressure to the right levels when it has dropped too low.
2. Increased Circulation: Each one of the ingredients used, ginger, cloves and black pepper aid in circulation of blood all over the body. This enables blood to reach the important parts of the body causing increase in low blood pressure and eradicating problems such as dizziness and weakness.
3. Energy Boost: The sugar works as an energy supplier and this is most important when the blood pressure falls significantly. Hospital meals are made of sugar because the sudden drop in pressure leads to low energy levels and the sugar is used to replenish energy and boost up alertness rapidly overcoming fatigue.
4. Restoring Balance: However, if the blood pressure falls very low the body requires fast actions to enhance balance. This remedy works on the principle of regulating the function of the circulatory system bringing about proper supply of blood and oxygen to the different cells in the body. The catnip like qualities of ginger and black pepper for warming the body plus the vasodilation of blood vessel of cloves aid in bringing normal blood pressures.
5. Improved Oxygen Delivery: The release of blood pressure from the action of ginger, cloves, and black pepper guarantee efficient circulation of oxygen and nutrient to tissues and organs. That is why it is important most of all when the blood pressure is low since oxygen supply is crucial for the proper body functioning.
6. Natural and Safe Remedy: This remedy employs easily found spices found in kitchen, which are harmless when used to control low blood pressure. While the regular hypotension medicines there are some side effects probable and dangerous, these natural elements contribute a secure and powerful method for handling hypotension safely.
7. Long-Term Benefits: These are usually applicable as frequent use of this remedy helps bring and maintain the blood pressure to a steady state over a long term. Ginger and cloves have both relaxing effects on blood vessels and diameters in addition to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects for overall heart health for preventing future blood pressure illnesses.
How to Use:
Consistency is Key: This remedy can be taken daily in conjunction with other remedies so it make take 1-2 weeks for optimal results. Check your blood pressure often so you can tell how well the remedy works.
Healthy Lifestyle: Drink this remedy con usu with a proper diet, exercise, hydration, and blood pressure to maintain a healthy heart.
According to this one natural medicine with black pepper, ginger, cloves cures low blood pressure and equalizes it. These elements create increased circulation, increase the expansion of blood vessels, increase the oxygen level and thus help in increasing the blood pressure to the normal level. Whether it’s an acute hypotensive episode or bona fide hypotension, this remedy may be vital when it comes to holistic blood pressure management. It is preferred to be used consistently with other healthy practices to produce long-term normal blood pressure effects. It is always wise to speak with your doctor before trying any new remedies especially if you have some chronic diseases.
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