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Healing powers of pear and Java plum : Eating all types of fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of certain diseases such as heart disease,diabetes and promote gut health also including pear and Java plum.  Pear Pear is rich in vitamin such as C, K, also provide small amount of calcium,potassium and riboflavin. Pear is also rich source of protein and fiber.  How it contributes to our health By including pear into your diet numerous health benefits can be obtained as it reduce the risk of heart disease also promote digestion and reduce the chance of developing types ll diabetes. Reduce the risk of diabetes type 2  Eating 3_5 pears a week reduce the risk of diabetes type 2 as fiber present in the pear slower the process of digestion and allow your body to take more time breakdown and absorption of crab more effectively maintaining the sugar level in your body.  Moreover, the peel of pear also have anti  inflammatory and anti diabetic properties and as long rich in...

  Edible Flowers and their Medicinal values : Edible flowers are those flowers which are nontoxic with health benefits when consumed as human diet. So, far about hundreds of edible flowers have been identified which includes: Hibiscus, Rose, Marigold and Lavender These are in use since ancient times for their medicinal values.  Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa_sinensis: Hibiscus flowers are rich in vitamin c and iron. The leaves flowers and seeds of hibiscus all are edible.  Best uses in past: Since ancient times it is use to cure various health conditions. It's tea is use to lower blood sugar level for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. As it's flowers are also rich in antioxidant so reduce the growth of cancer cell.  Uses in modern pharmaceutical industries: Numbers of medicinal industries are using hibiscus flowers for producing cough syrup and tablets. It's root are use as Demulecent for cough. Laxative tablets are also made from it as it's flowers show laxative prop...

  Health benefits of Mangoes : Why this tropical food deserves place in your diet?  As mangoes are rich in vitamin and minerals.The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in mangoes can provide numerous health benefits. For example, vitamin K helps your blood clot effectively and helps prevent anemia. It also plays an important role in strengthening your bones. Role in overall health Cancer prevention : Mangoes are also rich in vitamin C, which is important for forming blood vessels and healthy collagen, as well as helping you heal. Mangoes are rich in beta-carotene, a pigment responsible for the yellow-orange color of the fruit. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant, just one of many found in mangoes. The antioxidants in mangoes have been shown to fight free radicals, which can cause damage to your cells and potentially lead to cancer.This is how mangoes play it's role to control a lethal disease.  Heart health: Mangoes are also helpful for supporting your cardiovascular system....

  Wide spread invasive plants : Invasive plant species are not native and introduced species from other region that harms it's  new environment.  Invasive plant species are greatly adapted to their new environment and compete with local flora for resources in such a way that they might be considered as native species. But these are not native and introduced species from other regions by human or by addcidential release.  Some of widespread invasive plant species in Pakistan and India are: 1: Eucalyptus 2: Parthenium 3: Lanatana  4: Paper mulberry Scientific name: Eucalyptus Common name: Eucalyptus Vernacular name :Safeda Origin: Origin of eucalyptus is Australia. It is mainly found in that region.  Introduced to Pakistan: It was imported to Pakistan during the era of General Ayub Khan to increase forest cover. It has been included in the forestry programme all over the country and planted in large number in nearly all provinces.  Harmful Effects on Env...

  Native plants  role in  local environment : Some plants are native  to countries of Asia like Pakistan and India .Their role in local environment as conserving biodiversity and Protecting  soil for erosion are discussed here. Other beneficial uses are also highlighted. Scientific name : Vachellia nilotica Vernacular name :kikar Ecological role :It provides shade shelter and forage for wildlife. It's root also stabilize soil and preventing destrification. Play role in biodiversity conservation as food source for birds mamamls insects and reptiles in dry land.  It's bark and seed are source of tannin.  Scientific name : Ficus religiosa Vernacular name :Pipal Ecological role :The tree provides shade and brilliant habitat for birds and animals. Produce a significant quantity of oxygen making it essential component of urban areas for reducing pollution and fostering healthier ecosystem.  Leaves and bark are also use to make medicine since ancient tim...

  Medicinal uses of common herb :  Some commonly used herb with great medicinal importance includes:   Mentha ( Mint) :  can use in fresh and dried form it is calming herb soothe an upset stomach and indigestion. It contain methol it is aromatic decongestant help to break mucus easier to expel and making breathing easier.  Coriandrum sativum  (Corriander): Lower blood sugar level, Rich sauce of vitamin C, E, A promote immunity. Lower blood pressure and help in lowering Cholesteral level due to extract present in its seed and leaves.  Thymus vulgaris ( Thyme)  : It is use as supplement to treat cough flu or seasonal allergies. It extract has anti hypersensitive effect so lower high blood pressure. It contains postaissum which promotes heart health by lowering blood pressure and relaxing blood vessels reduce stress on cardiovascular system.    Trigonella foneum graceum  (Fenugreek)  : It is use in leaf form and also in the form...