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  ===== Celery leaves - Apio =====
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 Celery leaves are scientifically known to contain many health benefits and nutritional value because it contains amino acids, boron, calcium, chlorine, essential fatty acids, folate, inositol, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sulfur, zinc.
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 === Sources ===
   * [[https://foodprint.org/blog/how-to-use-celery-leaves/|Food Print Org]]
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  ===== Rose Hips - Escaramujos =====
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 Benefits of Rosehip Tea
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  ===== Lovage - Apio del Monte =====
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 Lovage may be the only member of the Levisticum genus, but this leafy perennial plant is extremely valuable in cultures around the world.
 Depending on the intended use, various parts of lovage can be used in salads, soups and broths, as a spice, or even as a flavoring ingredient in beverages and alcohol. The high concentration of coumarins, limonene, camphor, and eugenols contribute to the impressive health benefits associated with this herb.
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 ====== Nettles - Ortiga ======
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   * Nettle tea is a rich source of **potassium**. This mineral plays an important role in conducting electricity in the body. Since the major organs of the body like the brain and heart cannot function without electricity, the role of electrolytes like potassium cannot be ignored.
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 ====== Lemon Verbena - Cedrón ======
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 Lemon Verbena tea has been in the consciousness of many traditional herbal practitioners as being potent for disorders in the nervous and digestive systems.
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 ====== Hops - Lúpulos ======
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 Hops is a plant rich in nutrients, making each cup you drink a healthy and nutritious beverage.
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 [[https://www.therighttea.com/herbal-teas.html|The right tea]]
-====== Calamus root ======
+====== Calamus root - Raíz de Cálamo ======
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 The effects of calamus root both **energize** and **reduce anxiety** thus why it is considered a powerful balancing herb. It has been used for healing, spiritual, and culinary uses.
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 [[https://www.smokableherbs.com/calamus-root/|Smokable Herbs]]
+====== Mint - Menta ======
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+Health Benefits Of Mint Leaves:
+Consuming mint leaves are effectively able to prevent and treat:
+  * **Muscle ache** Mint leaves are also believed to be a drug used to treat pain in the body. For content in it are antispasmodic. This substance is very well work to loosen your muscles are tensed. So it is suitable to cope with muscle pain in the body.
+  * **Bad Smells of breath**. Fresh mint flavor makes it ideal to relieve bad smells of breath odors. Mint tea made from fresh mint leaves or dried effectively get rid of bacteria that cause bad smells of breath. Mint will also keep the mouth moist by stimulating saliva production.
+  * Mint is able to **relieve the heartburn** through antispasmodic and by increasing the flow of digestive fluids through the digestive system. But be careful with large doses of mint because it can worsen heartburn symptoms. Drink no more than three or four cups of mint tea every day. Never swallow pure mint oil.
+  * **Nasal congestion**. Plant mint contains menthol, ingredients commonly used in commercial drug of flue. The smells of menthol can help open the respiratory tract because it contains anti-inflammatory properties. The antibacterial properties of mint leaves also helps treat infections due to bacterial attack. Mint loosen bronchial constriction.
+  * **Nausea and indigestion**. Mint in capsule form or prepared as a tea to relieve nausea and indigestion. It has the potential to the digestive system and relieve stomach cramps. Mint has a mild anesthetic effect so as to relieve pain in the stomach. The Journal of Advanced Nursing showed that the mint leaves as an anti-nausea drug post-surgery. Mint can be used as a nausea reliever and menstrual cramps.
+  * **Overcoming fever**. One effect of mint is provide a sense of cold, refreshing to the body. Even those who have a fever or a temperature rise, typically use mint to relieve the heat.
+  * **Oral health**. Mint leaves has anti-bacterial. Chew mint leaves to fight harmful bacteria in the mouth, teeth and tongue.
+  * **Preventing Cancer**. Vitamin C and antioxidants in mint leaves is useful to counteract the free radicals cause all sorts of diseases one of which is cancer. Not only that, the mint leaves are also rich in vitamin A and beta carotene which is very good for maintaining eye health.
+  * **Reduce stress**. Mint gives the effect of extraction and tranquility for the audience. That is why mint used as aromateraphy in the medical world. The content of antioxidants can be used against stress from the outside to your body. So your body becomes more calm and relaxed.
+  * **Improve Body Immune System**. Immune function to prevent the disease into the body. Immunity will increase when a person is exercising regularly and eating foods rich in nutrients. Mint leaves contain vitamin C that can positively impact your immune system. therefore, do not hesitate to add a mint leaf on a menu of food that you consume.
+  * **Itching in the throat**. The content of the mint leaves are also very active to cure and relieve itchy throat that causes coughing. This is because there are some very good mint composition for open cavity on the nose.
+  * **Overcoming Allergies**. Mint leaves are excellent in controlling allergic skin. For those who often suffer from skin allergies, you should try to add a mint leaf on the food they consume. This is because the mint has a substance that can help in controlling and eliminating the fungus and bad bacteria. Given that control allergies that will attack the skin becomes more controllable.
+  * **Eye health**. The content of mint also contained vitamin A. one of its functions is to maintain health and eye care. Even those who had the disorder or start myopic encouraged to continue to consume foods that contain lots of vitamin A, one with mint and carrot.
+  * **Maintain healthy skin**. Mint leaves contain vitamins E and D are very good for maintaining healthy skin. In this case, used to help renew dead skin or skin that is not good. Besides the benefits of salicylic acid, which is very useful in the process of replacement of skin cells that have been damaged. So that the skin is growing thereafter become healthier and appear fresh. Acne is a skin problem that is often experienced by everyone. To fix it we could mix the mint leaves with rose water. Then apply on the face. Let stand for few minutes and then rinse. To get the maximum results you need to do this treatment regularly.
+  * **Lose weight**. Mint leaves can help you lose weight, because it stimulates the digestion of fat.
+  * **Refreshes the scalp**. mint leaves can also be used as a herbal medicine to overcome and refreshing scalp irritation. To be more optimal benefits, you can use mint leaves directly by taking a few leaves of mint, knead until smooth, then apply on the scalp. The menthol in mint can give the refreshing to your scalp.
+  * **Overcoming Abusive heel**. If your heel coarse try to overcome this problem by soaking the foot in warm water that has been mixed with mint leaves. In this way the rough skin on the heels can be lost slowly.
+  * **Coping lice**. Head lice often disturbing because the hair itch and feel uncomfortable head. To cope with fleas, you can use mint oil at least 3-4 times a week. In addition to reducing itching can also eliminate head lice.
+  * **Eliminate mosquito bites**. Inflammatory nature contained in mint leaves can help to overcome the mosquito bite. The itching caused by mosquito bites can be eliminated by attaching a mint leaf in part bitten.
+  * **Prevent the sore of the nipple**. ASI can provide significant benefits for infants and the elderly, but also can cause pain and nipple’s sore. The International Breastfeeding Journal suggests laneways consume mint water to prevent cracking of the nipple and nipple pain at first lactating mothers.
+**Recommended dose**
+If it is used as a beverage such as mint leaves Tea: Soak 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves in a cup, boiling water for at least ten minutes and let cool. Drink this two to three times daily between meals.
+[[https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/leaves/health-benefits-of-mint-leaves|Dr. Health Benefits]]
+====== Persimmon - Caqui ======
+Benefits:
+  * Anti-Cancer Properties
+  * Boost Immunity
+  * Aids in Digestion
+  * Delays Premature Aging
+  * Improves Vision
+  * Control Blood Pressure
+  * Regulate Blood Circulation
+  * Improves Metabolic Activity
+The fruit makes a great addition to desserts and baked goods. Persimmon cookies, breads, puddings and ice creams are all popular treats. It can also be added to savory dishes like salads to amp up the flavor.
+[[https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/persimmons.html|Organic Facts]]
+[[https://draxe.com/nutrition/persimmon-fruit/|Draxe]]
+====== Chamomile - Manzanilla ======
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+  * Induces Sleep
+  * Improves Digestion
+  * Anticancer Potential
+  * Reduces Inflammation
+  * Manages Diabetes
+  * Promotes Heart Health
+  * Boosts Immune System
+  * Relieves Stress & Anxiety
+  * Skin Care
+  * Prevents Osteoporosis
+  * Relieves Menstrual Pain
+  * Anti-allergic Properties
+  * Hemorrhoids
+[[https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/beverage/chamomile-tea-benefits-uses.html|Organic Facts]]
+====== Elderberry - Baya de Saúco ======
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+  * Vision Health
+Significant levels of vitamin A in elderberry tea make it the ideal booster for vision health. Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant and can help prevent macular degeneration and slow the development of cataracts as you age.
+  * Metabolic Function
+The B-family vitamins are well represented in elderberry tea, most of which can boost the metabolism. By improving metabolic function, it can increase passive fat-burning, which can aid in weight loss efforts, while also optimizing various processes in the body related to hormones and digestion.
+  * Detoxify the Body
+Elderberry tea has been linked to laxative and diuretic effects, meaning that it can detoxify the body by expelling excess toxins, salts, and fats through urination. As a laxative, this tea can improve symptoms of constipation, reducing the occurrence of hemorrhoids, and maximize nutrient uptake efficiency.
+  * Indigestion
+Soothing the stomach with natural anti-inflammatory compounds, elderberry tea can reduce excess flatulence, indigestion, acid reflux disease, and stomach upset, making it an excellent tea for before or after meals.
+  * Respiratory Infections
+Some of the most popular traditional uses of elderberry tea relate to respiratory infections, bronchitis, coughs, and congestion. There appears to be decongestant and expectorant qualities in elderberries volatile compounds, helping to ease inflammation in the respiratory tracts and eliminating mucus and phlegm where bacteria and other pathogens can thrive.
+  * Immune System
+High levels of vitamin C make this herbal tea a potent immune system aid, as it can stimulate the production of white blood cells, and also act as an antioxidant throughout the body. Ascorbic acid can seek out free radicals and lower oxidative stress, which allows your immune system to focus on more pressing attacks and infections.
+  * Pain and Inflammation
+Studies have found that there are certain analgesic properties to elderberry tea, as well as anti-inflammatory properties that help those recovering from illness, injury or surgery. This tea is particularly popular for those suffering from back pain or joint disorders, and some people drink 2-3 cups per day to relieve pain from morning to night. Elderberry tea can also be used medicinally to treat symptoms of arthritis.
+  * May Help With Cancer
+According to the study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, elderberries have shown strong chemopreventive potential. American elderberry extract has also been able to inhibit the promotion of carcinogenesis. With this research, we think it is fair enough to include elderberry tea in your diet. However, do consult with your doctor if you are feeling uneasy.
+[[https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/elderberry-tea.html|Organic Facts]]