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How to heal Sunburn and other uses for Tomato

Did you know that in 1893 the Supreme Court of the United States reclassified the Tomato as an official vegetable? Even though it is botanically a fruit and always will be and up until 1812 it was feared poisonous, like other members of the Deadly Nightshade family. The Tomato is now the most consumed fruit or vegetable in the US.

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Sunburn Remedy

As a healing herb, the Tomato has many uses. Peeled and sliced then soaked in buttermilk is helpful when applied directly to sunburned skin. Not only will this help the pain, it will also turn the redness to a moderate tan color. If you would rather not place the Tomato slices all over yourself, you can puree them into a cream.

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Tomatoes can be used for to halt the festering of wounds and sores with good

results.

The Tomato contains a high level of potassium making them beneficial for

hypertension and it has been said they help build strength in those people who lack energy.

Tomatoes are known to stimulate the liver and help dissolve fat which may help

prevent hardening of the arteries.

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Using plants for healing and herbal cures can save money and peace of mind.

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Saving money and making your family safe will make everyday life a little easier.

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Identify Healing Plants

Identify Healing Plants

How do we find out if the plant growing on the back fence is poison oak or beautiful morning glory? 

The plant could be a healing herb but how do you know? 

Learning how to identify plants to see if they are harmful or healthy can be helpful especially when the plants are growing in your yard and a person in the house has allergic reactions.

Many of the weeds and wild plants in our yards and forest are beneficial for healing. 

Others are edible and can supplement a meal while some are poisonous and should be avoided.  It is better to know beforehand which plants are harmful to some people so we can avoid allergic reactions.

Items needed: Gloves, Scissors, Paper bag, access to the Web or Library

     Locate the plant that you want to identify. Put on gloves before handling the plant.  If you do not have gloves with you then a piece of paper or material will work to pick up a leaf of the plant.

1.  Using scissors cut off a piece of the end of one branch of the plant so you have a couple of leaves and part of the stem. If the plant has flowers, take one flower.
2. Place the trimmings in the paper bag or container to carry home or to the library.
3. Go online and look up plants for the area of the country you are in. It is very important to do this because plants change and adapt for different locations. The plant may not look the same as it does in another area.
4.  Spread your trimming out on a piece of paper and look closely at the leaves. Take note of the veins, shape and size of each leaf. Also pay attention to how the leaf is attached to the stem and if the stem is round, square, smooth or rough. Another clue is if the plant is a shade loving or sun loving plant.  Every bit of information can be helpful, like is the whole plant a bush or a single stalk plant.  All of these notes will assist you in deciding which plant you have.
5. Compare the plant trimmings and notes with examples you find online or in plant books. Always double check another description or example to make sure you have the right identity for the plant.
6. Another excellence place to learn about plants that are native to your area is the county extension office that often has flyers and handouts about local plants.
7.  Never use a plant that you are unsure of for healing or eating. Always double check to make sure the plant is identified correctly.

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Use these Houseplants to Clean-up Toxins Indoors

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Plants and gardens bring our senses alive with beautiful colors and aromas. 

Did you know all plants safeguard the air we breathe by removing toxins and dangerous invisible particles in the environment? Indoors or outdoors plants play important roles in everyone's life and are excellent for our health!

Houseplants enhance the environment in more ways than adding beauty to our surroundings. Household necessities like furniture, carpeting and even the materials a building is constructed of release invisible fumes and chemicals that are bad for our health. One way to rid living spaces of harmful toxins is with the use of air purifying plants.

Each of the plants listed below are known to absorb and filter pollution from the environment. Many have antiseptic, bacteria-killing properties to kill germs too. For the best results use one mature plant per 100 square feet of space. 



African Violets (many species) grow well indoors and require bright indirect light. This velvet like plant is best watered from below by filling the pot's drain dish with water for the plant to drink.

American Rubber Plant tolerates low light conditions found in many homes and is easy to care for. This plant is an excellent choice for air purification and one of the best for cleansing indoor toxins.

Swedish Ivy is another common safe houseplant that is very easy to grow and will tolerate indoor conditions well while improving air quality. This plant grows well in a handing basket in windows out of direct sunlight.

Begonia (many species) come in many leaf and colored varieties that grow nicely indoors with several types that flower for an added touch of beauty. In some parts of the country Begonia will grow outdoors year round and makes a nice patio plant. 

Holly and Boston Fern are popular houseplants that do a great job of cleaning the air and are known for removing formaldehyde indoors. They are easy to grow in low light cooler homes.

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Here are 5 Herb plants that not only bring our senses to life but have medicinal properties, enhance meals and clean the air ! Plus these herbs are great to have handy for the cook in the house. 

 Basil is easy to grow as a potted plant and brings a nice aroma with healing properties to any room. As an antiviral and antioxidant this herb helps to purify the air of free radicals and viruses.

 Rosemary is easy to grow healing and culinary herb that is excellent for air purifying where pets and children live. Rosemary is known to improve cognitive function and shield the brain from free radicals.

Sage grows in a few varieties with different uses in healing or cooking. Native Americans have long used Sage smoke for purification purposes and healing.

Thyme is another favorite culinary herb that is excellent at cleaning the air we breathe. Thyme is known to have antiseptic, bacteria-killing properties that play a role in detoxing the environment. 

Lavender is an old time favorite herb for freshen the air around the house. Lavender has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties and is an antiseptic that kills germs in the air and on surfaces. 

These plants keep the air in our homes clean and healthy with very little care. Several plants in the list also freshen the air with nice aromas while cleaning harmful substances and pollutants from the room. All of these plants are child and pet safe but keep in mind that no plant should be consumed in large amounts so it's best to keep plants out of toddler's reach.

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Reference:

 https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/indoor-air-pollution-introduction-health-professionals