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Friday 13 October 2017

Medicinal Uses of Securidaca Longipedunculata Roots.




Botanical name: Securidaca longipedunculata 

Common names: violet tree, fibre tree.
Other names: ipeta (Yoruba), sanyaa, uuwar maagunguna (Hausa), aalali (Fulani)

The violet tree is native to Africa. The roots have a pungent smell because of the presence of methyl salicylate. The roots have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hypoglycaemic, analgesic and anti-bacterial properties. They are used to treat a wide range of ailments.

Some uses of Securidaca longipedunculata.
  1. Inflammation
  2. Respiratory issues like cough, asthma, chest complaints, sinusitis etc.
  3. Venereal infections
  4. Constipation.
  5. Boost male potency
  6. Diabetes
  7. Aches and pains
  8. Gout
  9. Malaria
  10. Bacterial infections     
  11. Snakebite
  12. To boost female fertility
  13. Fevers
  14. Toothache
  15. Arthritis
  16. Mental disorders
  17. Abortions
  18. Diabetes
  19. As a pesticide
  20. Skin ulcers and sores


The roots are used alone or with other plants in making herbal decoctions. They are used as arrow poisons to kill fish and can be toxic to humans if taken in excess at once.

If you know more about the local uses and names of Securidaca longipedunculata, leave a comment or feedback below. Follow on Twitter @heal2bwell.



Cryptolepsis Sanguinolenta Root Picture.








This plant is called yellow dye root in English, paran pupa in Yoruba. 

Read more about the the plant and its uses here.

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Penthaclethra Macrophylla Seeds Picture.








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Friday 29 September 2017

Azadirachta Indica Leaves Picture.






Fagara Zanthoxyloides Stem Bark and Stick Picture.






Khaya Grandifolia Stem Bark Picture.











Nauclea Latifolia Stem Picture.












Pettiveria Alliacea Stem Picture.






Hibiscus Sabdariffa Calyces Picture.






Mormodica Foetida Aerial Parts Picture.






Annona Muricata Leaves Picture.






Newbouldia Laevis Stem Bark Picture.






Citrullus Colocynthis Picture.



Common names include colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, desert gourd,, vine of Sodom, or wild gourd

Yoruba name is egusi bara

Cochlospermum Tinctorium Root Picture






Sunday 30 April 2017

Ketogenic Food List.

Are you embarking on a weight loss regime using the ketogenic diet? If so, here are some of the foods that are low in carbohydrates that you can eat or use in your cooking.

Healthy fats and oils
Nuts
Vegetables
Meats
and poultry produts
Fish and sea products
Fruits
Beverages and drinks
Spices.
Others
Olive oil
Almonds
Cucumber
Egg
All fish
Avocado
Water

Turmeric
Psyllium husk
Coconut
Brazil nuts
Cabbage
Cheese
Squid
Olives
Coffee
Black pepper
Almond flour
Palm oil
Hazelnuts
Cauliflower
Milk
Shark
Lime
Lime juice
Ginger
Coconut flour
Animal fats
Sunflower seeds
Broccoli
Cottage cheese
Abalone
Lemon
Lemon juice
Garlic
Xanthan gum
Avocado oil
Walnuts
Egg plant
Sausage
Caviar
Cranberry
Teas
Cloves
Guar gum
Ghee
Pine nuts
Zucchini
Beef
Prawns
Grapefruit
Herbal tea
Nutmeg
Flax meal
Shea butter
Coconut
Squash
Poultry
Lobsters
Blackberry
Almond milk
Cinnamon
Pork rind
Cocoa butter
Macadamia nuts
Brussel sprouts
Yogurt
Shellfish
Blueberry
Coconut milk
Cardamom

Coconut oil
Sunflower seeds
All leafy greens
Sour cream
Oysters
Raspberry
Club soda
Cilantro

Macadamia oil
Pecans
Artichokes
Bacon
Mussels
Strawberry
Seltzer water
Cumin

Sesame oil
Sesame seeds
Bell peppers
Whipping cream
Shrimp

Kombucha tea
Basil

Lard
Flax seeds
Asparagus
Pork
Lobster


Curry powder

Walnut oil
Pumpkin seeds
Mushrooms
Chicken fat
Crayfish


Oregano

Tallow
Cashew nuts
Celery
Goat
Crab


Thyme

Avocado oil
Chia seeds
Okra
Lamb
Clams


White pepper

Beef tallow
Breadfruit seeds
Ogbono
Organ meats
Snails


Cayenne pepper


Peanut butter
Pistachios





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Wednesday 26 April 2017

Ketogenic Diet: Eating Lots of Fat to Burn Fats!

Ketogenic diet is becoming very popular these days for a variety of reasons! Many people are now turning to this high fat, medium protein and low carbohydrate diet to lose weight. The recommended macronutrients are roughly 75% fats, 20%proteins and 5% carbohydrates.

Ketogenic diet is fast becoming a DIY weight loss program and it is working effectively. Lots of people are embracing it and getting results in a short time, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
Ketogenic diets are being used for weight loss, treating epilepsy and some neurological conditions. It is even being used to treat cancer due to the fact that the body does not produce too much glucose which cancer cells need in high amounts.

The main aim of using a ketogenic diet for is to allow your body turn to an effective fat-burning machine. This comes about when your body burns fat to produce fuel molecules called ketones as an alternative to glucose which is produced from carbohydrates. This is what is called KETOSIS.

A few years ago, most of us would not have believed that eating a high proportion of good fats would help us burn fat. Most fats we have been asked to stay away from are the best fats to use for weight loss! Imagine! Butter not margarine, olive oil, cheese, olives, coconut oil, etc. Search deep down you will find that they are natural oils and fats. Definitely not the trans-fats which are the real bad fats. Read here about why trans-fats are bad for you.

The only downside to ketosis is that when you are just starting, you may have symptoms like headaches, fatigue, weakness, light-headedness, and irritability. These usually fade away when your body adjusts to this new diet.

A lot of dietary recommendations have favoured a low fat diet, resulting in most people being unable to lose weight and if they do, maintain it. Thanks to Dr. Russell Wilder who invented the ketogenic diet in 1924, most people can now lose weight or control their weight cheaply, effectively and efficiently.




What is your keto experience like? Kindly share below.