Cucumber

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L) were first cultivated in northern India, hundreds of years ago. Cucumber cultivation can be done in the highlands and lowlands. Cucumbers taste of course influenced by the quality of the soil. Cucumber is a vegetable that is spreading widely in the world, very much after the cabbage, tomatoes and onions. Cucumber can be found almost all over the world, with different species of course.

The fruit is usually harvested when ripe yet to be a vegetable or refreshing, depending on the species. The fruit is green when young with array-array yellowish white. The more out of fruit, ripe fruit color changed to pale green to white. Elongated fruit shape like a torpedo. Flesh development of the Mesocarp, pale yellow to bright orange. The fruit is harvested when still half-ripe and immature seed physiology. Ripe fruit is usually dried and the seeds are harvested, the color is black. Cucumbers can be found in a variety of dishes from around the world and contains enough water in it so that it serves soothing. Cucumber pieces are also used to help moisturize the face and many are believed to lower high blood pressure.

This plant is a plant vines and annuals, flowering and fruiting plants after death. Perbungaannya monoecious (monoecious) with the type of male flowers and hermaphrodite flowers (pansy). The first flowers are produced, usually at 4-5 weeks of age, are male flowers. The flowers are hermaphrodite flower when next is good growth. One plant can produce 20 pieces, but in cultivation usually limited amount of fruit to produce good fruit size.

Cucumber nutrient content of which as much as 0.65% in the form of protein, fat and carbohydrate by 0.1% at 2.2%. In addition to the above substances, there are also magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B2. In one cucumber, there are about 35,100 to 486,700 parts per quadrillion linoleic acid which is included in interest cucurbiaceae. In general, all the cucumbers have many compounds that contain kukurbitasin. This substance has its benefits as anticancer agents that can prevent the tumor from an early age.

Usefulness cleaning digestion, body temperature cool and nourish the skin, act as intracellular connective tissue, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone. Her method of treatment is to take 100 grams of fresh cucumber then washed, peeled and then in the blender with water 50 cc. Drinking with 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 times a week each 1 cup after eating.

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Maize (Zea mays L.)

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the world's most important food crops, except wheat and rice. As the main source of carbohydrate in Central and South America, corn is also an alternative source of food in the United States. Residents of some areas in Indonesia also use corn as a staple food. Aside from being a source of carbohydrate, corn is also grown as fodder (forage and cob), extracted oil (of grain), made of flour (from grains, known as corn flour or cornstarch), and industrial raw materials (flour, grain and cob meal ). Corn cobs are rich in pentose, which is used as raw material for the manufacture of furfural.

Corn plant height varies. Although maize is generally elevations between 1 m to 3 m, there are varieties that can reach a height of 6 m. Corn seed plants, including single dashed monocots, maize classified fibrous roots can reach a depth of 8 m although most are in the range of 2 m. In plants that are mature enough adventitious roots arise from the stem books that help support the establishment of the plant. Corn stalks upright and easy to see, as well as sorghum and sugarcane. Segment wrapped leaf midrib arising from the book. Cornstalk quite sturdy but not many contain lignin.

Corn leaf was perfect leaf. Elongated shape. Between stem and leaves are ligula. Maternal vein parallel to the veins. Leaf surface was slippery and there was a blond. Stoma in the leaves of corn shaped halter, typical familia owned Poaceae. Each stoma is surrounded by epidermal cells shaped fan. This structure plays an important role in the response of plant response to water deficit in the leaf cells. Corn has male flowers and female flowers are separate (diklin) in one plant (monoecious). Each flower has the typical structure of the tribe Poaceae flowers, called florets. Pollen distinctive yellow and flavorful.

Nutrient content in corn grains are rich in carbohydrates. Most are on endospermium. Carbohydrate content can reach 80% of the seed dry matter. Carbohydrates in the form of starch is generally a mixture of amylose and amylopectin. Sweet corn amylopectin is known to contain lower but has increased fitoglikogen and sucrose, Calories 355 Calories, 9.2 g protein, 3.9 g fat, 73.7 g carbohydrates, 10 mg calcium, 256 mg phosphorus, 2.4 mg Ferrum, SI 510 vitamin A, vitamin B1 0.38 mg, water 12 gr.

Its efficacy to prevent constipation, good for weight loss, building muscle and bone, is useful for healthy brain and nervous system. The trick: take 1-2 shelled corn cob and steamed with as much as 400 ml of water until the remaining 200 ml, after cooler, its seeds are separated from the cob and then blended with 50 cc of water. Put it in a glass and add lime juice, drink 3 times a week each 1 cup after eating.

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Papaya (Carica papaya L.)

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a plant originating from southern Mexico and northern parts of South America, and is now widespread and widely grown throughout the tropics for its fruit is taken. Name papaya in Indonesian language derived from Dutch, "Papaja", which in turn took the name of the Arawak language, "papaya". In Javanese papaya called "Kates" and in Sundanese "papaw". Papaya trees are generally unbranched or slightly branched, growing to 5-10 m tall with leaves that form a spiral similar to the upper trunk. The leaves are pinnate five with a long stalk and hollow in the middle. The form can bercangap or not. Papaya cultivars usually bercangap inside.

Papaya is monodioecious' (single homeless once married two) with three other plants sex between males, females, and effeminate (hermaphrodites). Male plants are known as "papaya hanging", which although males can sometimes produce fruit also is "parthenogenesis". The fruit is sterile (do not produce fertile seeds), and be used as a traditional medicine. Papaya flowers have pale yellow petals with a stalk or sit on the trunk. Male flowers on male plants grow on long stalks. Flowers are usually found in the area around the shoots. Shape of a round, elongated, with tapered ends normally. Color dark green fruit when young, and after cooking light green to yellow. Shape of a round when derived from female plants and elongated (oval) when the plant produced a sissy. Pansy plants in cultivation is preferred because it can produce more fruit and larger fruit. Karpela pulp derived from a thickened, yellow to red, depending on the variety. The middle of the hollow fruit. The seeds are black or black and wrapped in a layer of mucus (pulp) to prevent it from drying out.

Eaten papaya flesh, both when young and ripe. Young fruit pulp cooked as a vegetable. Meat ripe fruit eaten fresh or as a mixture of fruit cocktail. Papaya leaves are also used as a vegetable and meat tenderizer. Young papaya leaves eaten as a salad or used as a wrap kit. Papaya latex can be found in the stems, leaves, and fruit contains the enzyme papain, a kind of protease, which can soften the meat and other protein conformational change. Papain has been mass produced and became a commercial commodity. Papaya leaves also have medicinal and juice are used in traditional medicine to increase appetite.

Usefulness improving digestion, treat stomach, reduce body heat, reduce heart disease, anti-amoebic, laxative urine, breaking fibers, overcome diarrhea, fever, sores, allergies, rheumatism and gout. The trick: take 100 grams of ripe papaya, seeded with the skin, and then blended with 50 cc of water, drink 1 cup a day in the morning or afternoon.

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Tomato

Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum syn. Lycopersicum esculentum) is a plant of the family Solanaceae. Tomato plants life cycle is short, it can grow as high as 1 to 3 feet. Tomato is a close relative of the potato. Planting tomatoes is very easy, its seeds can be directly sown into the ground only.

According to the article written by Andrew F. Smith "The Tomato in America"​​, the tomato probably originated from the highlands of the west coast of South America. After the Spanish master of South America, they spread the tomato plants into their colonies in the Caribbean. Spain also subsequently brought tomatoes to the Philippines, which became the starting point for the spread to other areas across the continent of Asia. Spanish also brought the tomato to Europe. This plant grows easily in temperate regions of the Mediterranean.

Its efficacy mambantu metabolism, cleanse the intestines and stomach, digestive problems and constipation, relieve pain for people with high uric acid, helps ward off cancer-causing free radicals, cleanses the blood and liver, and prevent appendicitis.

How to take 50-100 grams of fresh tomatoes, then washed and then blended. Drink this juice 2-3 hours after eating 1 cup a day.

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Celery (Apium graveolens)

Celery (Apium graveolens) is classified  as a vegetable, celery plantations in Indonesia are in Berastagi, North Sumatra and West Java scattered Pacet Cipanas Pangalengan and the air cool. Tuberous plants and have a wet bar of this compound, can basically be divided into several types and include celery tubers are edible. In Indonesia celery used to complement the vegetables.

For the ancient Romans used as a celery plant flowers. According to the history of botany, celery has been used as a vegetable since XZII century or in 1640, and is recognized as a medicinal plant new science in 1942. Celery plant breeding can be used two ways, namely through the seeds or the mass removal of children.

Celery leaves has high content of vitamin A, while the stem is a good source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C with rich supplies of potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and plenty essential amino acids.

Nutrients in the fiber are released during juice, help defecation. Natural organic sodium (salt) in celery is very safe for consumption, it is actually very important for the body. Even individuals who are salt-sensitive can safely take the sodium in celery, unlike table salt (iodised sodium) which is harmful for those with high blood pressure.

Usefulness to the stomach wall and the health of the intestinal tract, maintaining youthfulness cells, maintain flexibility and muscle activity, treating asthma, diabetes, help dissolve the calcium in the body, blood flow, neutralizing the same body, protecting the brain and nervous system, treat arthritis, neuritis, rheumatism , lowers blood pressure and keep your weight.

The trick is to take 2-3 celery stalks each of its 30 cm length, wash and then blended. Drink 1 cup 1 time a day with 2-3 hours after eating.

Besides can be used to cure the above, it could be a hair fertilizer. How 7-10 Wash celery stalks thoroughly, then mash until smooth. After washing, rub collision celery leaves into the scalp and hair evenly with a light massage. When finished, wrap hair in a towel for about 1 hour. Rinse your hair with clean water. Do it once a week.

Warning:

High fiber content can lead to irritation of the stomach is very sensitive, if irritation persists then you should use this therapy discontinued.

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Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

Chili

       Chili or red pepper or chili (Javanese) is a fruit and a member of the genus Capsicum plants. The fruit can be classified as a vegetable or spice, depending on how it is used. As a spice, spicy chilies are very popular in Southeast Asia as a food flavor enhancer. For art Padang dishes, chili and even considered a "staple food" to ten. It is very difficult for Padang dishes made ​​without chili.

      Large red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is one of the types of vegetables that have a high economic value. Chili contains a variety of useful compounds for human health which contains antioxidants that serve to keep the body from free radical attack. The content of this site is the antioxidants of green chili. Lasparaginase and chili also contains Capsaicin which acts as an anticancer agent.

      Efficacy of the anti-diabetic chili and pain relievers. In the vitamin C content of peppers are extremely high.

      How to make a potion to take 25 grams of red pepper, wash and then blended with water, 100 grams of carrots, and 50 grams of tomato. Drink 1 times a day before meals.

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Fruit neighbor carrots

carrots

Efficacy Fruit carrots

        Carrots was very good for the eyes, increase body resistance against infections, prevent constipation, helps remove compounds that are karinogen through the stool and prevent blood cholesterol.

      How to use it, 200 grams of carrots washed, blender and drink 2 times a day every morning and afternoon each a glass.

For people with high uric acid, therapeutic use of carrot juice mixed with apple.

Drug Wormy

         To ensure that children are not worms, you must do three things:

1. When you want to eat, children should wash their hands first.

2. Finger nails should be cut short so as not to scratch the anus which many worm.

3. After waking up in the morning, the child should be immediately washed his hands, so that the eggs of worms that can be attached to the hand off.

       If you've been keeping, but still attacked the worm, so follow my recipe. Take the carrots that have been blended, then drained, and then mix the juice of carrot with coconut milk coconut shavings taken from each measuring 1 cup, put a little salt, stir and then drink. This herb can eradicate the worm is inside stomach. Hopefully healed!

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