In India, trees are part of a medicinal heritage developed in Ayurvedic medicine. Discovery of a forest of virtues.
Guggul, the natural anticholesterol
While statins, a major component of anti-cholesterol drugs, are regularly in the news because of their side effects when they are not natural, there is a plant that has proven itself in India for a long time.
Guggul or Commiphora mukul, which reaches about 3 meters in height, grows in the north and south of India. Its resin is rich in chemical compounds with numerous properties on the human body. The main one is undoubtedly its ability to lower cholesterol levels, a very useful use today!
Other virtues are attributed to Guggul, such as the reduction of cardiac risks or an anti-inflammatory action appreciated on joint pains and particularly in case ofarthritis. In Ayurveda, Guggul is one of the main substances able to detoxify the body, which is why it is recommended to make regular cures.
Neem: "village pharmacy!"
Neem is also known as neem tree or Azadirachta indica. Sacred in India, it is frequently found near homes to serve as a natural pharmacy available to man. The Vedic sacred texts call it " the one who cures all diseases " and everyone in India calls it "the village pharmacy".
Neem is used in Ayurvedic medicine to detoxify, either in case of fever or to purify the skin in oils and ointments. It also accompanies children on a daily basis since Neem, as ananti-parasite, is one of the best treatments against lice. In homes, its leaves are found slipped into piles of clothes to avoid insects.
The hypoglycemic action of Neem allows it to act on diabetes and obesity. It would also be able to protect the liver in case of excess. Finally, Neem has formidable anti-inflammatory properties, particularly appreciated in case ofulcers due to stress, since it prevents the chemicals responsible for the inflammation from being released!
Garcinia, the slimming within reach
Garcinia is a tree little known in Europe, yet between Asia, Africa and Polynesia, there are over 180 species! But only Garcinia Cambogia, found in India, has real virtues for humans... And not the least!
The fruit produced by Garcinia Cambogia is wrapped in a bark rich in hydroxycitric acid (HCA). This enzyme helps to lose weight easily and even limit the gain of kilos in case of gluttony. At present, Garcinia is the only known source of HCA.
The Amalaki, source of youth in India
Amalaki (Amla) is a slow-growing tree that lives between 20 and 35 years and can reach 10 meters in height. Also known as Emblica officinalis or Amla, this tree is a treasure in India, as its virtues are exceptional! Its fruit is one of the greatest natural sources of vitamins: its juice contains nearly 20 times more vitamin C than orange juice.
Amalaki is the main ingredient of a jam that is believed to reverse the aging process. This fruit, which is part of the famous Triphala (for intestinal well-being) is often used to recover from an operation or for all those who wish to preserve their body from aging.
Boswellia, freedom of movement
Boswellia is a resinous tree that thrives on dry land. It grows very slowly, until it reaches 5 meters at maturity. Its aromatic oil is used as a base for incense that is burned in temples and homes.
Boswellia is used to treat respiratory problems, but especially to soothe painful joints. It decreases the degradation of sugars and proteins necessary for the proper functioning of joints. This is why Boswellia is effective against osteoarthritis or arthritis. It is the boswellic acids which are at the origin of this property. They take part in the good functioning of the blood vessels more or less obstructed by spasms. These acids also improve the blood circulation in the joints and other inflamed tissues. They allow a more important blood supply in the tissues, then better nourished and better drained and contribute to make disappear the inflammation.
