Musk Mallow Medicinal Properties

(Abelmoschus moschatus) Musk mallow belongs to the plant family Mavaceae. It is an annual plant, growing up to 1 meter high, covered with long, stiff hairs. The leaves are polymorphus, more or less cordate or heart-shaped, alternate, 3-7 deeply lobed, with toothed-margins. The flowers are yellow, orange or red. The fruit is a hairy oblong capsule containing many fragrant brown or black kidney-shaped seeds that have a pleasant taste. It grows in most tropical countries.

Part Used: The seeds

Active Principles: Beta sitosterol, myricetin, campesterol, stigmasterol, cholesterol, ergosterol, acetic acid, ambretiolic acid and essential oils

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Garden Rue Medicinal Properties

(Ruta graveolens) Ruta is a hardy shrubby plant which bears an ash-green color. The leaves emit a very strong, disagreeable odor and have a bitter, nauseating taste. The tiny leaves are arranged alternately on the stem and the yellow flowers are terminally located.

Parts Used: The leaves and stems


Caution: Pregnant women should not use this plant internally as it could lead to abortion or even death.

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Soya Oat Patties

"An increasing number of people, young and old, want to return to a simpler way of life, and they are exploring healthful living through a vegetable diet." 


Ingredients:

2 cups soaked soya beans (about 2/3 cup dry soya beans)

1 cup water

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 onion

2 tablespoons brewers’ yeast

2 tablespoons oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 1/4 cup rolled oats

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