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PLANTS: IMMENSE HEALTH POTENTIAL

June 27, 2018

Plants represent a gigantic source of active molecules of plant origin, and the resources of the flora are far from being totally inventoried. Around the world, we continue to search for plants that can be used as a basis for new treatments. Relatively recent, this systematic search for plant therapeutic resources opens up extremely promising prospects. The […]

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Medicines made from plants

June 27, 2018

Several drugs based on plants could be in your pharmacy. Indeed, nearly half of the drugs we use today have a composition of plant origin, and a quarter contain plant extracts or active molecules directly from plants. In doing so, these plants are the most widespread treatment method in the world, even including Western countries. Plants for drugs Use plants to make medicines: […]

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PLANTS TO PREVENT AND CURE DISEASES

June 27, 2018

The development of new drugs remains more than essential. Research in this area must continue, as humans are still disarmed by a number of diseases, starting with cancer. In this quest, plants are one of the most valuable raw materials and an irreplaceable source of innovation. The health benefits of plants It is no coincidence that plants are present […]

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Plants and home remedies to treat burns

June 27, 2018

The burn is related to exposure to too intense heat. Fortunately, there are some home remedies and grandma’s tricks to treat minor burns. However, all extensive, deep and, above all, non-painful burns (indicating third degree involvement) require immediate medical attention. Burns: Causes, Symptoms and Remedies The burn is a lesion of the skin or mucous membrane due to the intense heat, […]

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HEALTH: 5 AMAZING REMEDIES: THANKS TO THE PLANTS

June 27, 2018

The use of natural remedies is now generally accepted, with many people turning to medicinal plants and nutrition for their health. Studies continue to prove that nature has done a remarkable job in helping us stay healthy. Here are five exceptional plants that heal, protect and have many health benefits. REMEDY TO INSOMNIA: LAVENDER (LAVANDULA SPICA) According to Statistics Canada, women […]

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THE POWER OF MEDICINAL PLANTS

June 27, 2018

Medicinal plants are a gift of nature. Plant organs or their derivatives have a healing power. The power of medicinal plants Many plants in the plant world have medicinal properties recognized by the scientific community. These elements of nature, the main tools of the herbalist, are a guarantee of success for your health . Pleasures Health shares here the […]

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KUDZU: a plant to reduce alcohol consumption

June 27, 2018

Kudzu is a natural remedy known to reduce the craving for alcohol and to combat problems related to drinking. But is it really effective? Kudzu: a well-known supplement to help fight alcohol dependence Can a plant used mostly in cooking have real effects on the desire to drink? The rather mixed results of the few studies on […]

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NATURAL REMEDIES and MEDICINAL PLANTS: Effective or Not?

June 27, 2018

According to a study by the Office of Technology Assessment, in the United States, only 20% of the remedies currently in use have a scientifically proven efficacy. It is not that they are devoid of good effects: most have them. But their benefits can come from a placebo effect that would be described as the only way to […]

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8 TIPS FOR RESURRECTING (RESTORE) A DEAD PLANT

June 27, 2018

You do not have a green thumb? No problem! These 8 tips will allow you to revive a plant (almost) dead. Try these gardening tips to resurrect dead plants before throwing your last victims into the compost bin. Look for the slightest signs of life Do not be fooled by appearances: it is not because the leaves are […]

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Domestic goose

June 26, 2018

Domestic goose is the vernacular name given to the various breeds of geese born from hybridization with the greylag goose and the goose, also called goose of China ( Anser cygnoides ). Although nowadays hybrids of both strainsare foundall over the world, the Anser anser crossesare native to Europe and North Africa. They were already raised in ancient Egypt. Scenes of feeding were found on old frescoes 4,500 years Saqqara. Crosses from […]

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The domestication of the bean

June 26, 2018

The analysis of the bean genes sheds light on the regions of the genome selected during its domestication by humans. These genes are also potential targets for improving its culture, beans being particularly interesting because it fixes atmospheric nitrogen. The bean is a plant of the family of legumes which, with its different varieties, represents the […]

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ANTIBIOTICS, a food for bacteria?

June 26, 2018

Soil bacteria have found how to combine the useful with the pleasant. Rather than simply degrading antibiotics that can harm them, they eat them! Sulfamethazine and tylosin are particularly preferred.  Production animals are often raised in groups nowadays, which favors the transmission of bacterial infections that are  harmful to the farmer. To reduce this risk, many farmers preventively give  antibiotics  to their […]

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How does HYDROPONICS work?

June 26, 2018

The hypodronic culture literally translates to work with water. This horticultural technique makes it possible to efficiently produce an aboveground crop . Definition of hypodronic culture Hydroponics is an ancient technique, which is actually an off-ground crop; the plants are therefore grown under glass. To do this, the earth that is usually used is replaced by a sterile substrate, like clay balls or rockwool. It is up to the […]

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Fertilizers, a dangerous agricultural pollution?

June 26, 2018

The application of agricultural crops nourishes the soil with massive doses of chemical fertilizers. The trio nitrogen, phosphate and potassium (NPK) is the basis of all these products. Soils and groundwater are exposed to these massive dosages that change their environment and make the water unsafe. In agriculture , chemical fertilizers are administered to increase crop yield. They are responsible for massive soil […]

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Will atmospheric nitrogen replace fertilizers?

June 25, 2018

N-Fix, a process developed in the UK, is touted as the next agricultural revolution. It would give cultivated plants the opportunity to use atmospheric nitrogen, and thus to dispense with fertilizers. There is no need for chemical combinations or genetic manipulation: it would be enough to introduce the good bacteria into the seeds. And innovation would be commercialized […]

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