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Health Benefits of Angelica

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  Benefits of Angelica:- Angelica is a widely cultivated, scented, northern European herb with fleshy, spindle-shaped roots, an erect stalk, and many greenish-yellow flowers arranged in an umbrella-like shape. The seeds are oblong and off-white. It is similar to and sometimes confused with the extremely toxic water hemlock, Cicuta maculata.  There are several recognized varieties of A. archangelica, wild and cultivated. In the US, Angelica atropurpurea often is cultivated in place of the European species. The oil has been used medicinally to stimulate gastric secretion and treat gas, and to topically treat rheumatic and skin disorders.  The Ayurvedic medical system suggests angelica for CNS effects. Angelica root, root powder, essential oil, and liquid extracts made from the herb are prepared and used traditionally. Angelica may have applications in treating epilepsy and anxiety; however, clinical trials are lacking to support therapeutic applications. Antioxidant activit...

Kodo millet Benefits(Arikelu)

  Kodo millet or Arikelu is a fast growing, drought tolerant, annual grass that reaches to a height of 1-2 meters. The plant looks bushy due to their long and broad leaves. Its ability to adapt to fertility depleted soils, high herbage, huge productivity and its unique storage ability of the grains made Kodo millet a great crop among the farmers and also while famines. Kodo millet occupies an important position among the millets mainly due to its unique drought-tolerant nature and nutritious profile. Its drought tolerant nature is even mentioned in several ancient texts of India like the Brihat Samhitha dating back to 6 th  century CE. Kodo millets are highly nutritious and make up a very balanced diet. They are a great source of proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins like niacin and riboflavin, minerals like copper, manganese, and phosphorus. Apart from that, Kodo millets or Arikelu also have considerable amounts of calcium, magnesium, and sodium. They contain 8.3% Protein and 1.4...

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