

Black Myrobalan Medicinal Properties: Greying and Losing of Hair Remedy
(Terminalia chebula) The Black Myrobalan is a moderate sized deciduous tree attaining a height of 25-30 meters. The tree has a 6 mm. thick, dark brown bark and belongs to the plant family Combretaceae. The leaves are 7-20 cm. long and are simple, alternate, acute at the leaf apex and base. The petioles are 2-5 cm. long and covered with soft hairs. The bisexual flowers are 4 mm. across, stalk-less, and dull white or yellow with an offensive smell. The fruit is a drupe, 2-4 cm. long, ellipsoid or obovoid and more or less 5-ribbed. They are yellowish green when dry. The seed is oblong, very thick and mildly angled. According to the reports the fruit which is part of the Ayurvedic "Triphala" improves the appetite and digestion, tones up the intestinal tissue and strengthens the body. It is believe to slow down the aging process, prolong life, and enhance the intellect.
Levy Dalumpines published this 20 months ago
+11 votes

Summer Fruit: Eat Papaya for Health and Beauty
Papaya is not only a delicious fruit to eat; it also contains abundant health benefits and medicinal value. Papaya can be eaten as a fruit, a smoothie or even a milkshake. Papaya contains natural fiber, carotene, vitamin C and essential minerals.
Ron Siojo published this 15 months ago
+18 votes
Normal Bathroom Habits for Dogs
How often do dogs need to go to the bathroom. How long does it take a dog to digest its food. How many times a day do dogs need to poop. What is the normal number of times a dog should go poo. How often do dogs need to urinate.
Brenda Nelson published this 163 months ago
+8 votes
Food Series 4 - Beyond the Taste Buds
What do you have for your snack today? Was it some hamburger sandwich with a cold glass of pineapple juice? Or did you have some mango juice with some eggs? These may taste really good but did you ever wonder if these foods were actually digested by your body?
Ron Siojo published this 23 months ago
+10 votes
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