Category Archives: Appetite

Basil

  • <strong>PROPERTIES</strong>:anti-inflammatory,antiseptic,
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People don’t usually think of basil as a healing herb and yet traditionally, it is called the “king of herbs”.  It is used medicinally as a natural anti-inflammatory and is thought to have mild antiseptic functions. Some healing uses are for flatulence, lack off appetite, nausea and cuts and scrapes.

Avocado

  • beneficial compounds:lutein,oleic acid,folic acid,Glutathione, fiber
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Aids in regulating and stabilizing blood sugar.

Contains lutein necessary to protect you from age-related eye degeneration

Provides oleic acid which improves the cardiovascular system. I contains folic acid to control homocysteine levels

Contains antioxidant “Glutathione” which boosts the body’s immune system

Contains more fiber than any other food which makes you feel full on less – good for weight loss

Lemon Balm

  • Properties:antibacterial,antiviral,antihistamine,
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Lemon balm is a member of the mint family.  Considered a calming herb, it has been used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion.  Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, help heal wounds, and treat venomous insect bites and stings.

It appears to have antibacterial and antiviral properties against Listeria and Staphylococcus auerus.

Helps improve cognitive function and decrease agitation in people with Alzheimer’s.

Used topically it helps heal cold sores, HSV

As with many other herbs in your healing garden, lemon balm promotes relaxation and a sense of calm.

Lemon Balm has antihistamine effects