Kill cancer kills with Anamu Guinea Henweed

Anamu (Petiveria alliacea) is a medicinal herb that has its origins in South and Central America. Anamu possess several antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Because of this, numerous scientific studies have been done on the herb and they have found that Anamu can be used to to treat arthritis, digestive disorders, mood disorders, prevent and treat certain infections, reduce pain and most importantly, slow the growth of cancer causing cells in the body. Anamu is known by a wide range of names across the world including guinea henweed, mapurite, apacin, mucura, garlic weed, gully root and many others. The use of anamu as a medicinal herb dates back to to the Mayan era in South America where it was used to treat rheumatism, nervous spasms, asthma, venereal diseases, menstrual complaints and colic, by using the plant internally. Anamu contains essential compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, triterpenes and antioxidants that are beneficial to human health.

How does Anamu fight cancer?

Several published studies on the effectiveness of Anamu have shown that the plant possess a wide range of anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties and is effective against several types of cancer including those that affect the liver, brain, breast and prostate. Anamu contains various cancer killing compounds that include coumarins, sulphur compounds, fatty acids and flavonoids. Theses compounds have been shown to exert multiple biological activities consistent with cytotoxicity. Researchers from the University of Illinois, Chicago have identified Anamu guinea henweed as one of 34 out of 1400 plants studied with significant anti-tumor properties. Anamu contains the compounds astilbin and dibenzyl trisulphide which have been proven to directly kill cancer cells and stunt their growth without harming normal cells inside the body.

Another way Anamu Guinea Henweed fights cancer is that it stimulates the production of lymphocytes inside the immune system. Lymphocytes are one of several different types of white blood cells. Each type of white blood cell has a specific function, and they all work together to fight illness and disease. They help your body fight antigens, which are bacteria, viruses, and other toxins that make you sick. Scientists have now recognized the link between infection in the body and the role it has in causing several cancers.

How to use Anamu Guinea henweed?

On should only use Anamu that has been organically grown without the use of herbicides and pesticides. This way, you can be sure that the Anamu has retained all of its cancer fighting properties. The Anamu guinea henweed that is sold on this site is 100% organic. The whole plant is dried and chopped up to make a fine powder. One teaspoonful of this powder should then be added to hot water to form a tea. This should be taken once per day, preferably on an empty stomach.

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The hog plum (Spondius Mombin) is a very underrated plant that has several surprising health benefits. This plant goes by several names based on which part of the world can be found. These names include: amra, caja fruit, june plum, monkey mombin, kakadu plum or Brazil nuts.

The hog plum is a fruit tree that is most prevalent in the coastal areas of Africa. The hog plum can also be found in South America and the West Indies. The tree grows to about 60 feet in height and it possesses a very thick bark. Its leaves are deciduous and pointed. The fruits from the tree are aromatic and have a oblong shape.

The hog plum is a very versatile plant. Each part of the plan has a specific medicinal purpose. The green fruits of the plant can be eaten raw and cooked with sugar. The plant is also rich with antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.   In many countries like Panama, Peru and Mexico, the ripe fruit is used to prepare Jams. The bark and young leaves are used to treat diarrhea, fever, hemorrhoids, dysentry and gonorrhea. The powder that is made from the bark is also used to heal wounds. In Africa the wood from the tree is used to make huts, garden poles, axe and hoe handles. In Peru, the bark and leaves are used to help induce labor, reduce bleeding and pain during after childbirth. It is also used to stimulate the flow of breast-milk.

In addition, the tea that is from the flower is used to relieve stomach aches, biliousness, uretritis and throat inflammations. In folk medicine, the leaves and bark are traditionally used as a contraceptive.

The leaves and bark of this plant are also used to treat coughs and colds. The root sap is drunk to quench thirst when water is not available. The decoction of the fruit is drunk as a diuretic and common febrifuge.

The hog plum is so versatile because each part of the plant has different chemical properties. The leaves and the bark contain flavonoids, antioxidants and other chemicals such as caryophyllene. And the leaves of the plant contain salicyclic and chlorogenic acid.

This plant is best prepared as an infusion (tea). Pour boiling water over the herb in a cup and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain the tea and drink warm. This should be taken twice daily in order to see the desired results.

Native to Madagascar, the Leaf of Life plant symbolizes the regenerative power of life with its fleshy appearance.  Found extensively in the Caribbean the Leaf of Life has been linked to numerous health benefits.

The Leaf of Life (Bryophyllum pinnatum) is grown in most tropical areas, including Jamaica. It can also be found in India, Brazil and parts of the United States. It is a succulent herb that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is also known as Cathedral bells in other parts of the world. The leaf of Life can retain like a sponge for dry times and it has the unique ability of growing from leaf to ait without any soil. This ability has caused it to sometimes be referred as the air plant. Other names such as miracle leaf and life leaf are due to the plants remarkable healing properties. The plant is easy to identify because of its wide leaves and jagged edges.  The incredible health benefits of this plant have attracted investors to grow it on a commercial scale to cater to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

In Jamaica, because the Leaf of Life possesses antihistamine properties, it is widely used as an herbal remedy to treat respiratory issues such as asthma, colds, coughs, shortness of breath and bronchitis. It is usually used as a tea, blended in juices or eaten raw. In addition, the leaf of life is known as a great treatment for kidney stones. A 2014 study showed that leaf of Life can reduce urine oxalates which typically cause kidney stones. The same study also showed that the leaf of Life contains antimicrobial compounds that benefit the skin. The leaf of life has been used to treat minor injuries, promotes faster healing and prevent infection. The roots, stems, leaves and flowers all have therapy values and have rich antioxidant properties. This wonder of nature is a great remedy for arthritis as it can help to reduce pain. The crushed leaves of this miracle plant can bring relief for insect bites and bruises. The mashed leaves can also be prepared into a poultice and used to bandage and set broken bones, increase circulation to the area and decrease discomfort.

The leaf of life is also used to prevent and treat gastric ulcers and skin ulcers. The leaves can be used to make a juice and used topically to treat headaches, toothaches, burns and eye infections. In Jamaica, the leaf is coated with castor oil to treat wounds and ripen boils. To do this, heat the leaves over a stove or direct fire, never microwave, and apply topically to any boils or skin ulcer and leave it overnight. Do this until the boil clears.

Tea brewed from the leaf of life can help reduce high blood pressure, anxiety, menstrual pains, diabetes and improve heart health. The crushed leaves mixed with coconut oil is great for skin hydration and helps to promote a healthy scalp. In fact, regular use of the Leaf of Life can help promote hair growth.

Clary sage, which is also known as “Salvia sclarea” is a type of flowering herb that’s mostly found in the Mediterranean Basin. The plant is popular for its oil; the clary sage essential oil which is extracted from both the leaves and buds of the plant. This oil has a pleasant fragrance and can either be used as a skin balm or sniffed as part of an aromatherapy treatment.

Clary sage is easy to cultivate in high-temperature areas. It is mostly grown to be used as a flavouring in tea. People also call it names like ‘eye bright’ and ‘clear eye' due to its traditional use as a cure for eye problems. There are so many other health benefits that can be gotten from the clary sage. Let’s take a look at some of them.

• It Reduces Stress

Aromatherapy is the practice of using selected scents to calm a person’s mind, alter their mood, and reduce feelings of anxiety. The olfactory system in our bodies directly impacts the part of our brain that regulates emotion. That explains why the things you smell can make you nostalgic and evoke feelings, both good and bad.

When clary sage oil is administered in aromatherapy, it reduces anxiety by inducing a sense of comfort and happiness. A small study recently carried out on women undergoing a difficult medical test revealed that when inhaled, clary sage essential oil evoked feelings of calmness and lowered blood pressure.

• It Has Antibacterial Properties

You may be able to create an antiseptic (for some strains of bacteria) by diluting the clary sage oil. Researchers have suggested that the clary sage oil could be used – alone or combined with certain traditional medicines – to treat wounds.

A recent laboratory study shows that clary sage oil was able to cure severe dermatological diseases caused by multiple strains of Staphylococcus bacteria. While carrying out this study, the laboratory used swabs gotten from the bacterial infection of 61 people. Each of these 61 persons had a fatal wound that wasn’t responding to antibiotic treatment. Most of the wounds were caused by diabetes, burns and poor surgical procedures. After careful observation, diluted clary sage oil was discovered to be effective against multiple bacterial strains.

• It Is A Natural Antidepressant

Series of test have been conducted on both animals and humans to determine how effective clary sage can be, when used as an antidepressant.

A study conducted on rats revealed that clary sage oil could help reduce feelings of depression by acting as an anti-depressor.

Another study conducted on menopausal women shows that when inhaled, clary sage essential oil can reduce cortisol, the stress hormone, and also produce an antidepressant-like effect.

• It Reduces Menstrual Cramps

Recently, a study was conducted on 48 women who regularly experienced painful menstruation and cramps. A certain number of the women were handed a cream containing clary sage oil and some other essential oils to rub on their lower abdomens everyday, between menstrual cycles. After sometime, the women who applied the cream on their abdomen experienced a more significant reduction in menstrual cramps than the control group.