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Liver tonic foods & herbs and liver damaging foods & herbs

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Liver is the largest vital organ of human body. The main function of liver is metabolism of carbohydrate, protein & fat. Besides it helps to proper synthesis & excretion of bile; storage of vitamins & minerals; excretion of toxins, drugs & some hormones etc. Hepatoprotective foods & herbs help to boost liver functions; on the other hand, liver damaging foods & herbs destroy liver texture, function & activities. So, it is very important to know which foods & herbs are liver tonic & which are harmful for liver.   Liver tonic foods: Papaya (Carica papaya) Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Bel fruit/ Bengal quince (Aegle marmelos) Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Java plum (Syzygium cumini) Radish (Raphanus sativus)   These are hepatoprotective foods. The main pharmacological action of these foods is anti-inflammatory action. Besides th...
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Heart tonic food & herbs

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  Heart is an important vital organ in our body. Its main function is to maintain blood circulation. Blood circulation is a process by which oxygen & nutrition reach into body tissues, and Carbon-di-oxide & waste products carried to appropriate organs for excretion. So, it is very important to keep our heart healthy.   Some foods & herbs are essential to keep our heart healthy. These foods give strength to the heart muscle. So that it helps to maintain blood circulation & proper functioning of heart.   Besides, some herbs are harmful for heart. These herbs promote parasympathetic activities, slows down the pumping activity of heart. These herbs lead to develop heart diseases, heart attack & death.   So, it is very important to know which herbs are good for heart & which are harmful for herbs. Now I will discuss about it.   Heart tonic foods 1.      Carrot (Daucus carota) 2.    ...
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