6 Herbs for Cold and Flu Season

As the daylight hours shorten, we start to welcome the gifts of fall. Cool, crisp mornings, school year routines, cozy sweaters, and the aroma of wood smoke curling up from the chimney tops. Maybe an apple pie and a trip to the pumpkin patch, too… However, these autumnal delights carry with them a few nasty aspects. Enclosed spaces, re-circulated air, and the worst part of all – the return of the cold and flu season. 

There is really no practical way, with absolute certainty, to avoid the common cold. Great diet, adequate exercise, and excellent hygiene all play a very important role in preventing or lessening the severity of the “creeping crud,” but those viral invaders are very clever. 

Lucky for those of us “herbally” inclined, we have a few antiviral, immune-stimulating plant allies to add to our fortification provisions. 

There are some “usual suspects” that receive lots of praise and attention this time of year – notably echinacea (Echinacea spp.) and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). Both herbs are wonderful and effective, but are becoming increasingly expensive and are presently considered “at risk” by the United Plant Savers due to overharvesting and shrinking habitat. 

So with a nod to conservation efforts, and parameters of affordability and accessibility, here are a few beloved herbs for cold and flu to help you navigate through the season with relative ease. 

1. Astragalus

Perhaps the least well known of this list, astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is an extraordinary immune stimulant and all over tonic. Studies have demonstrated that long term astragalus use promotes greater antibody secretion and increased lymphocyte production. As an antioxidant and adaptogen, astragalus protects cells from free radical damage and moderates the body’s stress response. 

A warming herb, it is said to increase “digestive fire,” promoting efficient digestion. Astragalus can be administered as a tincture or a dried, encapsulated herb, or simmered, then steeped with your favorite aromatic herbs for a health promoting tea, like this masala chai. 

2. Elderberry 

A favorite of many foragers, elderberries (Sambucus nigra) are a virtual gold mine of antiviral properties. A variety of studies have indicated that elderberry may have an inhibitory effect of influenza pathogens, while also reducing the duration and severity of flu symptoms. Conveniently ripening as the cold and flu season picks up momentum, elderberries make tasty tinctures, syrups, and lozenges, while the dried berries offer teas an immunity boosting fruity note.

3. Garlic

Pungent and powerful garlic (Allium sativum) is a favorite of most chefs and “kitchen witches” alike. A well muscled antimicrobial, garlic does not play nicely with germs of any persuasion. While dried and encapsulated garlic is helpful, when delivered as a component of “fire cider,” or even eaten fresh and raw (for those so brave and daring), garlic is at its most effective. 

4. Ginger

Warming, aromatic ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a familiar and comforting scent of fall that packs a pleasant, but powerful antiviral punch. Fresh ginger was even shown to demonstrate profound inhibition of the human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in a 2013 study. Additionally, ginger stimulates productive expectoration and helps to quiet an upset stomach. Fresh ginger simmered briefly in water makes for an aromatic and enjoyable tea. 

5. Lemon Balm 

This citrus scented member of the mint family is an often overlooked antiviral. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) may also be effective in speeding the healing of cold sores. Lemon balm makes a soothing, relaxing cup of antiviral tea, but can applied as a soothing “poultice” of sorts, or as a tincture. 

6. Rose Hip

The fall bearing fruit of the ever beautiful rose (Rosa spp.) is brimming with vitamin C. Another timely foraged fare, rose hips offer exceptional antioxidant potential, anti-inflammatory benefits and great immunity support. The jewel red fruits can be foraged in the fall; after removing the inner hairy seeds, the pulp made into syrups and jellies, or dried for tea and other remedies like these homemade vitamin C pills. 

Antiviral and immune stimulating herbs are a wonderful tool to utilize during the cold and flu season. While there are no guarantees, a thoughtful plan of prevention and quick acting remedies will help to keep you healthy all year long.

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Benefits of The Rose Periwinkle plants (Catharanthus roseus (L.) Don)

Rose Periwinkle is seasonal plants. Rose Periwinkle can be distinguished according to the type of interest, i.e. white and red. Plant traits Rose Periwinkle: having stems that are spherical with a diameter of small, Woody, branched and sections as well as a brunette. The leaves are oval-shaped, dark green and leafy is classified. Beautiful flowers resembling a trumpet with a downy surface. The spread of these plants through seeds. The part that is often used for treatment are the leaves, roots, and flowers.

Rose Periwinkle is an annual shrub that comes from Madagascar but has spread to many other tropical regions. The scientific name of Catharanthus roseus (l.) Don. In Indonesia, the ornamental plant yard is known by various names, such as in a so-called sindapor (Sulawesi), copper flower (Sundanese), and swell the tread dårå (Javanese). Malaysia people knew him as kemunting cina, a staple of grass, flower pollen bitch Chinese staple or rose beach. In the Philippines it is known as tsitsirika, in Viet Nam as hoa hai dang, in Chinese known as chang chun hua, in the United Kingdom as the rose periwinkle, and in the Netherlands as Soldaten bloem.

Chemical compounds: Alkaloids (vincristine, vinblastin).

Usefulness and condition of use:

1. Hypertension (high blood pressure): as many as 15-20 grams of dried Rose Periwinkle leaves, 10 grams of boiled hummus, with 2 cups of water to a boil and filtered, drunk each afternoon. or the second way 7 Rose Periwinkle leaves or, brewed with 1 cup water and left a few times and don't forget filtered, then drunk when going to bed.
2. Asthma and bronchitis: 1 piece of Rose Periwinkle root boiled, tread with 5 cups of water, taken twice a day, morning and evening.
3. Fever: 1 handheld (12-20 grams) of Rose Periwinkle leaves, 3 cut the stem and root,boiled with 4 cups of water to a boil to stay 1.5 glasses, drink in the morning and afternoon with added coconut sugar.
4. Less blood: 4 pistils of the white Rose Periwinkle flower, soaked with 1 glass of water, then put it outside all night, drink the morning and conducted on a regular basis.
5. Shaky hands: 4-7 of Rose Periwinkle leaves, brewed with 1 glass of hot water and filtered, and then drink.
6. Burns: a few of Rose Periwinkle leaves, 0.5 handheld rice, soaked with water, then pounded until fine, tacked on a wound.

Natural Remedy For Rheumatic Diseases

The disease has attacked many sufferers over the age of 40 years. Rheumatic disease symptoms such as pain, bone joints are swollen, head dizzy, queasy stomach, much sweating, even sometimes veins feels tense.

A natural remedy that can help overcome the rheumatism one is wuluh starfruit/ vegetable starfruit (Averrhoa bilimbi)  young leaves are blended with cloves and pepper seed. As for the other herbs that can help cure these diseases are ginger and shallots.

Wuluh Starfruit/ vegetable starfruit (Averrhoa bilimbi) young leaves contain a variety of substances that are very useful for the body, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin C, minerals iron, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Here's a simple way to make natural medicines to help heal arthritic disease naturally.

Ingredients:

• 120 gr of leaves of wuluh starfruit/ vegetable starfruit (Averrhoa bilimbi) .
• 15 seed pepper (Piper nigrum L.).
• 12 cloves (Syzygium aromaticum).
• Vinegar to taste.

How To Make:

1. Clean all ingredients.
2. Finely minced the Wuluh Starfruit leaves , cloves, and pepper.
3. Add vinegar to taste until it becomes like porridge.
4. Scrub and herbal concoctions on the sort.

6 Herbal Remedies for Diabetes

The method of treatment of diabetes by using herbal medicines currently tend to increase interest and many in the community as an alternative method to treat diabetes, and many of those who have been healed and prove that diabetes can prevent and treated with herbal medicines. In addition, herbal remedies for diabetes are generally relatively safer to use because of the materials used is natural, rather than chemical or synthetic ingredients, are also easy to obtain and can be prepared easily at home, isn't it?

Definition Of Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus (DM), more popular with the term of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that is generally in influence by many factors, including the lack of insulin in the body, the body's inability to process and utilize the insulin (Insulin Resistance). This condition usually follows with some symptoms in the form of chronic hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar levels above normal), disorders of the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat, and protein, also as a result of a deficiency of secretion of the hormone insulin, glucose transporter deficiency, or both. (source Wikipedia)

How To Recognize The Symptoms Of Diabetes?

For the general public, the signs and symptoms of diabetes can identify with this classic symptoms, such as a decline in weight loss, frequent urination (polyuria), frequent thirst (polydipsia), and polyphagia (often hungry), some other non-specific symptoms could be additional symptoms of diabetes include: haze, headaches, wounds heal slowly, itching and fatigue. Eye blurred as a result of chronic hyperglycemia glucose absorption in which the lens of the eye that affects changes shape and sharpness of vision.

Know The Dangers Of Diabetes

Did you know that diabetes will bring impacts is very dangerous and will cause complications (damage to the organ at once) if not cure immediately, including cardiovascular disease, chronic renal failure (cause for dialysis), damage to the retina causing blindness, damage to blood vessels, nerve damage, gangrene with risk of amputation.

According to the research that has been done, the percentage of the possible complications in people with diabetes mellitus, can be seen as follows:

• 50.9% Experiencing decreased sexual function
• 30.6% body Reflex is impaired
• 29.3% Retinanya disturbed (retinopathy diabetic).
• 16.3% Experience early cataract (more), and further explained that 50% of people with diabetes will die of cardiovascular disease, terrible isn't it?

6 Herbal remedies for Diabetes and Usage Instructions

1. Turmeric

Certainly, it's no wonder more if the turmeric cures to treat acute or chronic diseases such as diabetes, herbal medicine is also very good for curing diabetes, and empirically turmeric has long been used as an alternative treatment of diabetes, the following ingredients and how to make the potions:

• Use one of turmeric Rhizome that has been peeled his skin, bruised it first, and don't forget to add half spoon of salt.
• Saffron that had previously been in the mix with the salt in the stew in a liter of water to boil. Strain the decoction, water, and chill.
• Use a half glass of water decoction of turmeric every time drinking.
• Drink stew saffron water regularly 2 times every week.

2. The fruit of Noni (Morinda Citrifolia L)

The chemical compound proxeroni which is found in the fruit of Noni will form an alkaloid role opens the pores of the cell, thus facilitating absorption of nutrients into the body and will improve the body's cells are broken including the cells in the pancreas organ, this is what makes noni fruit is quite recommended as alternative herbs for diabetes, here's how:

• Noni fruit use 1 already matured enough, don't forget in the wash with clean water.
• Noni fruit is next in the blender, then grab the water course, separate its fibers.
• Enter or extract water from noni fruit into the shot glass.
• You can drink it several times a week, if you can't stand  the taste and aroma, add a little honey.

3. Stringbeans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)

The content of B-sitosterol in the Stringbeans has an important function to speed up the production of insulin in the body while keeping insulin levels in order to remain normal. So the beans are quite effective especially for herbal medicine of dry diabetes, but keep in mind that how to cultivate the string beans vegetable should also note, that improved as lowering sugar levels in the blood are not lost, here's how:

• Use half a kilogram of beans that had been in the washer first. Boil the beans with 2 glasses of water, allow it to boil.
• Then lift up the beans and put in a glass
• Use the potion in the morning and evening before going to bed.
• It could also make the beans in as raw vegetables, or in juice with a note not to be in Add sugar or the like, albeit only slightly.

4. Caulis (Tinospora Cordifolia)

Caulis plants already known historically as an herbal medicinal plant, it tastes really bitter became the hallmark of Caulis, drank enough diverse and potent in treating a variety of diseases, including complaints to lower blood sugar in people with diabetes, here's how:

• Use the Caulis stems, more or less the size of  fingers or around 10 cm.
• Combine with 1 handheld papaya tree roots and boil the ingredients until boil, then cool
• Use the decoction of water (for drinking), use several times a week.

5. Basil leaves (O. Basilicum var. Anisatum Benth)

Basil is an interspecies hybrid between two species of basil, Ocimum Basilicum and o. Aamericanum. He is also known as o. Basilicum var. Anisatum Benth. Aroma typically comes from a high citral content in the leaves and flowers.

Did you know Basil turns out saving a million benefits to treat disease, one of which is the content of the substances contained in the Basil was able to stabilize the blood sugar levels in the body. Easily enough used as vegetables when eating, don't forget to wash before using it.

6. God's Crown Herbs (Phaleria Macrocarpa)

God's Crown is very popular as a medicinal plant which is nutritious, and many in search of people because of the many benefits that contained in this plant, one of which is to treat diabetes, see how:

• Take 3-5 cut the stalk of the crowns of gods plant.
• Add with 3 strands of Bay leaf that has been washing up to clean.
• Next, braised using 3 cups of water to boil, and let the water stay up to a ½ glass.
• Drinking decoction water of  Crown god herbs routine every day in order to control your diabetes (recovered).

The Efficacy Of Chinese Honey Locust Plant - Zao Jia

ZAO Jia (Gleditsia Sinensis) is a species of flowering plant native to Asia that existed in Beijing China. Gleditsia Sinensis extracts ethanol could be an effective therapy for the treatment of asthma caused by allergies.

The flavor of the herb is pungent, bitter, and the temperatures are warm. The content of chemicals in it, namely antiallergic and saponic which shows antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria bacterium Xanthomonas vesicatoria bacteria and Gram-negative bacillus subtilis. A basic acid lupan on extracts from thorn shows in vitro anti-HIV activity. Work on parts of the body such as the lung, stomach, and colon.

Being able to treat phlegm cold, difficult breathing, coughing, wheezing, excessive, sticky phlegm swellings, ulcers, convulsions, constipation, eliminate toxins and disinfectant lumps, ulcers (external use), is used in the form of suppositories to treat roundworms.

Part used dried Rhizome. A dose of 2-6 grams, a standard 3 g cooked for 20 minutes.

Physiological effects of herbal pharmacology/can build complex soluble and insoluble with other substances, because it uses with caution in combination with other drugs that can inhibit the uptake, causing stomach acid and bronchial secretions, expectorant, in vitro action of antibiotics. Contains triterpene saponins. Contraindications i.e. poisoning, overdose, or in long-term treatment can cause nausea and diarrhea, irritability, weak limbs, full flavor in the epigastrium, CNS, and respiratory depression should only be used to treat acute cases. Used mainly in the form of a pill or powder. Use during pregnancy is prohibited.

Prevent hypertension, cancer, arthritis with iridoids-rich Noni juice

Noni, scientifically known as Morinda Citrifolia, is a small, flowering shrub native to the Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Asia and Australia. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet and the leaves are dark green and oval shaped. The flower heads grow to become mature yellow fruit that have a strong odour.

Other common names for Noni include hog apple, canary wood, beach mulberry, Indian mulberry, cheese fruit, great morinda and mengkudu, depending on the locale. This member of the coffee family is native to Malaysia and harvested for its leaves, roots and fruit. The two main iridoid glycosides in this plant are asperulosid and deacetylasperuloside. According to a study published in the “Journal of Natural Products” in 2001, scientists at Rutgers University isolated a new iridoid glycoside from Noni called citrifolinoside A. Although the flesh of the fruit is inedible, its juice is extracted and drunk as a beverage. Noni is widely available as juice or liquid concentrate. It can also be found in tablet and capsule form.

Nutritional and phytochemical components of Noni

Noni fruit powder contains carbohydrates and dietary fibre in moderate amounts. These macronutrients evidently reside in the fruit pulp, as Noni juice has sparse nutrient content. The main micronutrients of Noni pulp powder include vitamin C, niacin (vitamin B3), iron and potassium. Vitamin A, calcium and sodium are present in moderate amounts. When M. citrifolia juice alone is analysed and compared to pulp powder, only vitamin C is retained in an amount that is about half the content of a raw navel orange. Sodium levels in M. citrifolia juice (about 3% of Dietary Reference Intake, DRI) are high, compared to an orange, and potassium content is moderate. The juice is otherwise similar in micronutrient content to a raw orange.

M. citrifolia fruit contains a number of phytochemicals, including lignans, oligo- and polysaccharides, flavonoids, iridoids, fatty acids, scopoletin, catechin, beta-sitosterol, damnacanthal and alkaloids.

Noni Iridoids

As a typical iridoid-containing plant, Noni is considered as a good source for obtaining bioactive iridoids. Speaking with a nutritional expert, Dr. Paul Nanna, in an exclusive interview on the health benefits of iridoids to the human system, he said absence of iridoids in the human body may lead to a long term disorder.

“Iridoids are secondary metabolites which are organic compounds that are not directly involved in the normal growth, development and reproduction of an organism. Because they are such, their absence does not result in immediate death of the organism. However, absence of these secondary metabolites may lead to a long term impairment of the ability to survive, the reproductive capacity and structure of the organism. Absence of the secondary metabolites may show no significant change at all. They are produced by the plant for their defence against herbivores and other interspecies defensive needs.”

Explaining on the sources of Iridoids, which he said are commonly found in medicinal plants, he defined them as bioactives with wide range of activities which include analgesic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, antimutagenic, antitumour, antihepatotoxic, hypoglycaemic, pugative, immune enhancement, antimicrobial and antiviral activities.

“Iridoids can be found in a wide variety of plants like blue berries, Noni, olives and cornelian cherries. Specifically, researchers have found Noni iridoids to be DNA protective, promote healthy inflammatory response, protective of cells, promote joint flexibility, cholesterol-friendly supportive of healthy blood glucose level, prevent and protect against cancer and protect against stroke,” he said.

Daily consumption of noni juice     

Nutritional experts on Noni juice have recommended that 5ml of the juice should be taken twice a day during the first three days. Then the person can continue with 10 ml twice a day, from the fourth day onwards.

It was also suggested that Noni should be taken for 3 to 6 months, and then either reduce the quantity or stop as per individual’s needs. Also, Noni can be taken twice a day on empty stomach 30 minutes before food. Keep 12 to 14 hours gap between two intakes. It was also advised that a minimum of two litres of good clean water should be drunk throughout the day, to help the body to flush out toxins.

Health benefits of Noni juice

According to Dr. Nanna, “Noni juice is a usual part of the protocol that we use for the management of cancer. Having said that, I will like to add that not one supplement is sufficient for the treatment of any kind of cancer. We usually use a collection of supplements that we refer to as protocol. Be that as it may, Noni juice is an important part of any protocol. In the third annual International Iridoid symposium held on the 21st of August, 2012 at the Morinda Bioactives in Provo Utah, researchers from all over the world made the following conclusions about Noni iridoids:  1. Support healthy circulatory function; 2. Enhance cognitive function; 3. Support healthy inflammatory response; 4. Reduce advance glycation end products; 5. Promote healthy angiogenesis; 6. Help normalise blood sugar level and 7. Augment immune system function.”

“Apart from enhancing cognitive function, the other findings are very important in the management of cancer. I believe that Noni iridoids, being part of the protocol for the treatment of cancer, play significant roles in the treatment of cancer. It may also be useful in other conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.”

Animal studies, evaluating the effects of Noni, suggest that it may have anti-cancer, pain-relieving and immune system-enhancing effects.

According to the world’s authority on Noni, Dr Neil Solomon, who has spent a decade, studying the health benefits of Noni Juice, he said Noni is a gift of nature to man. In the four books which he has published, he detailed all the enormous range of benefits of Noni juice. In particular, he refers to high blood pressure, cancer, arthritis and chronic pain being the most common and debilitating conditions known to man, and how Noni juice cures or contributes significantly to curing these ailments.

He also describes the extensive modern day research on Noni juice and how it provides countless testimonials regarding the health benefits of Noni juice.

For example, he reported on a survey conducted on more than 25,000 Noni juice drinkers, which was collected from 1,227 doctors and health professionals. The benefits listed included, but were not restricted to, cures for allergy, arthritis, asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, cholesterol, fibromyalgia, depression, diabetes 1 & 2, digestions, enlarged prostrate, heart disease, high blood pressure, immune system, kidney disease, pain, respiratory problems, skin disorders, sleeplessness, stress, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis and even assisting people to give up smoking.

“The leaves of the Noni plant are known to relieve gout pain, and act as a tonic and as a healer of wounds and ulcers. Doctors in ancient India used all parts of the Noni plant for medicinal purposes and it is well known for the same beneficial effects in countries as far flung as Burma, Fiji and Australia (especially amongst the Aborigines). In Africa, the health benefits include being used to cure malaria, fever, jaundice, yellow fever and dysentery.”

Prevents and protects against cancer:

Noni might exert a preventative and protective action against cancer during the initiation stage, which is the first phase of the formation of the cancer. Many feel antioxidant activity is an important function of noni juice and one of the reasons so many people have reported success with cancer while using the juice. There are more than 300 alternative therapies for cancer and Noni is supposed to stand among the top ten.

 Alleviates symptoms of arthritis:

There are several ways in which Noni may alleviate the undesirable symptoms of arthritis. Pain is the number one complaint with arthritis. Because Noni has analgesic qualities, it can help relieve this pain. Noni has also been shown to contain scopoletin, which has anti-inflammatory and histamine-inhibiting effects, both of which are excellent for the promotion of smooth joint movement. The cellular-enhancing qualities of Noni may also minimise damage to the joints and other involved tissues.

 Fights heart diseases:

Noni juice can help with high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Some scientists believe that Xeronine can help promote a healthy cell structure within the circulatory system. Noni juice can also lessen the symptoms of heart disease.

 Lowers high blood pressure:

In a research study, 85 per cent of Noni juice drinkers reported decreased blood pressure while drinking Noni juice.

 Strengthens the immune system:

Noni juice boosts the overall immune system of the body and helps to maintain optimal health. Noni may help modulate a healthy immune system by either enhancing an already functioning system, by stimulating the components of a sluggish one, or by decreasing an overactive immune system. The mechanism by which Noni can do these different functions is called adaptogenisis.

 Reduces symptoms of fibromyalgia:    

Many people who suffer from fibromyalgia experience loss of energy. An increase in energy from Noni is a very positive side effect from the juice. Seventy seven per cent of people with fibromyalgia reported lessened symptoms after they began drinking Noni juice.

 Fortifies cell structure:

Noni is believed to fortify and maintain cell structure. This can be accomplished by Noni helping the body heal itself and because Noni can aid “sick” cells in repairing themselves.

 Helps control diabetes:

Noni can aid in the regulation of insulin secretion by the pancreas, helping control diabetes. Drinking Noni may also help relieve diabetic symptoms through its ability to stimulate the body’s production of nitric oxide. Both may also be important factors in decreasing symptoms such as poor circulation and vision problems.

 Reduces Symptoms of Asthma:

Noni may help in reducing the severity of the symptoms of asthma by boosting and modulating the immune system and enhancing the cellular structure of the bronchioles.

 Fights Depression:  

Noni’s ability to modulate natural bio-chemicals, such as brain hormones, might be why many people have felt less depressed after drinking Noni juice.

 Promotes weight loss:

Noni may help you lose weight by promoting better sleep, aiding in the regulation of blood sugar levels, and by boosting the number of antioxidants in the body.

 Helps control  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):

Noni may be helpful for this condition in both children and adults through its ability to modulate the production of some of the chemicals in the brain, as well as increase overall cellular health in the brain.

Helps treat migraines:

Preliminary results show that there is a non/serotonin relationship. Studies suggest that noni juice was clinically helpful in the treatment of migraines.

 Successful in the treatment of addictions:

Noni juice has been said to be successful in the treatment of addictions to heroine, cocaine, marijuana, nicotine, alcohol, prescription drug use and caffeine.

 Protects against strokes:

Noni may help inhibit premature coagulation in the blood, preventing platelets form clumping together into clots associated with strokes.

 Lowers cholesterol:  

Noni is a potent free radical scavenger that can contribute to lower cholesterol levels and prevent LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) from oxidising.

 Increases memory:   

Noni may be used by the brain to encode long-term memory and enhance blood flow to the brain.

 Strengthens the nervous system:

Noni functions as a “messenger molecule” that may allow nerve cells in the body and the brain to communicate effectively.

 Improves skin condition:

Noni can be used topically. Its anti-inflammatory and histamine-inhibiting effects can help fight allergies, skin conditions and inflammation.

Noni Fruit Juice Overcoming Stroke

Stroke is a condition that caused the blockage, constriction, or rupture of blood vessels in the brain. As a result, blood flow and oxygen to the brain decrease. Without blood flow that supplies fresh oxygen and nutrients the brain cells will die soon so that the damaged brain tissue and its function will be impaired.

Stroke can also occur when an infection causes inflammation or narrowing of blood vessels leading to the brain. Drugs (eg cocaine and amphetamines) can also narrow the blood vessels in the brain and cause strokes.

Decrease in blood pressure that can suddenly cause a reduction in blood flow to the brain that usually causes a person to faint. Stroke can occur if very severe low blood pressure and chronic.

Types of Stroke: 

1. Ischemic Stroke: In ischemic stroke, blood flow to the brain stops because of atherosclerosis (cholesterol buildup in blood vessel walls) or a blood clot that has clogged the arteries to the brain.
2. Haemorrhagic Stroke: In Hemorrhagic stroke, ruptured blood vessels thereby inhibiting normal blood flow and blood seeps into the region in the brain and damage it. Nearly 70 percent of cases of hemorrhagic strokes occur in people with hypertension.

Symptoms of Stroke

Based on its location in the body, symptoms of a stroke is divided into two parts below:
1. Parts of the central nervous system: muscle weakness (hemiplegia), stiffness, decreased sensory function.
2. Brainstem: Where there are 12 cranial nerves: decreased the ability of smell, taste, hear, and see partial or total, decreased reflexes, impaired facial expression, impaired breathing and heart rate, weak tongue.

Stroke Causes :

1. Medical risk factors: hypertension (high blood pressure), cholesterol, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), heart problems, diabetes, family history of stroke, and migraine.
2. Behavioral risk factors: smoking (active & passive), unhealthy foods (junk food, fast food), alcohol, lack of exercise, snoring, oral contraceptives, drugs, and obesity.

Noni Fruit Juice  Overcoming Stroke

Noni contains scopoletin which is proven to reduce high blood pressure by dilating blood vessels to shrink. Noni also stimulates the body to produce nitric oxide also relaxes and dilates blood vessels, reducing pressure on the arteries and the heart so it is useful to improve blood circulation and cardiovascular system which can prevent the occurrence of stroke.

In addition, the content proseronin (proxeronine) contained in the noni fruit can dilate blood vessels thereby eliminating blockages in blood vessels and serves very well in the healing of stroke and heart attack. Nutraceutical contained in Noni is also able to improve the health of the cell structure in the circulatory system.