Super Medicinal Plants

Scientific or Botanical name: Cichorium intybus Chicory is native to Mediterranean regions, chicory is now naturalized in many parts of Europe, North America, and Australia. It is cultivated as a vegetable—usually by producing chicons in complete darkness- and  is also grown as a coffee substitute. Chicory grows naturally in the fields, roadsides and vacant land and planted. Chicory is an excellent raw food leaves eaten raw in salads, and  it has a high concentration of vitamin "A" and promotes growth in children. Source: Home Herbal

Soak 2 tea bags in cool water, wringing them out, and then chilling them well in the refrigerator.  Also, it can use two tea bags after having made cups of green or herbal tea.  Once the bags are chilled, lie down and place them on closed eyelids for 5 to 10 minutes.  This is an easy and effective remedy to reduce puffiness around tired eyes and seize a chance for a quiet moment. 

Scientific Name:  Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus has more than 680 species, most native to Australia and others extending northward to Malaysia, Tanzania and the Philippines.  Eucalyptus is among the tallest trees in the world some species top 450 feet in height.    Eucalyptus has played a significant role in Australian Aboriginal culture for many thousands of years. Larger Eucalyptus trees store considerable quantities of water in their roots, and during droughts were a handy source of drinking water.   Eucalyptus globulus is the best know and most widespread species, planted and naturalized in warm temperature, subtropical, and tropical climates throughout the world.   The species name globulus, or globe shaped, refers to the juvenile leaves or alternatively the shape of the fruit.  Aborigines made ointments and rubs containing eucalyptus oil taken from crushed leaves, and these were applied tot he skin to heal minor woun...

Scientific or Botanical Name: Camellia sinensia Tea is second world's most popular beverage. All types of the tea, green, black and oolong, are produced from the Camellia sinensis plant using different methods. Tea's species name, sinensis, is a reference to China where the tea culture got start. Tea's historical origins are intertwined considerable legend and myth. According to one of those legends, the fabled Chinese emperor Shen Nong took the first slip of tea by chance in 2737 B.C. when dried leaves of the tea bush accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water, tinting it a light brown and transforming it into a refreshing drink. Tea spread from China to Japan in the 12th century. The Dutch East India Company brought the first tea to Europe in the early 1600. In recent times, It has become more popular in the West, where black tea has more traditionally been consumed. It is primarily green tea that has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian herbal medicine for...

Finely slice 2 cups rinsed gotu kola leaves. Toss together with 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 1 fresh chili (seeded, stemmed, and sliced), 2/3 cup freshly grated coconut, 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and Vs teaspoon salt. Serve immediately. Alternatively, put all the ingredients in a wok with a tablespoon of water and sauté for about 1 minute over medium-high heat. 

Scientific or Botanical Name:  Centella asiatica Gotu Kola is a native tropical plant from India, Indonesia, China, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Southeast Asia, although it has become naturalized in many others parts of the world. Gotu Kola , a Sri Lankan name which translates as conical leaf. Gotu Kola doesn't have smell or taste, and is used as a fodder crop, green vegetable or salad herb, a common in Vietnamese, Thai, and Malay cuisines. Source: National Geographic