Friday 28 December 2012

Black Garlic


Black garlic contains an increasing amount of amino acids, and organic-sulfur substance, S-allyl-L-cysteine (SAC), which probably contributes much to enhancement of anti-tumor potency. Superoxide dismutase(SOD)-like activity, scavenging activity against hydrogen peroxide and the polyphenol content of the black garlic extract were increased 13-folds,more than 10-folds, and 10-folds, respectively, as compared with those of the raw garlic extract. Black garlic is suitable for busy city people who have great pressure, mental fatigue, insomnia, poor blood circulation, heavy constipation problem, high blood pressure, high blood sugar or high LDL cholesterol as well as those people who want to strengthen their immunity system
Black garlic that may cost RM60/kg or more for a pack of six bulbs, the black garlic is the new food hit the world by surprised. Black garlic is a type of fermented garlic, it derives its name from the colour of the cloves after an ageing process. Appearing in the market here about two years ago, the herb has gained great welcome by consumer concern about their health. Oil painter Choo Keng Kwang, 81, has been eating around half a bulb of black garlic a day for the past few months. Mr Choo, who suffers from psoriasis – a skin disease which results in itchy red patches or flaky scales, decided to give the herb a try after seeing a newspaper advertisement for it.He says in Mandarin: “The effect was obvious. After three to four days of consuming black garlic, the red patches disappeared. Previously, I’ve tried many skin creams given by doctors and they were not effective.”He spends about RM6 a day on this black garlic diet. The blackened cloves are available at Giant hypermarkets and Shop N Save Supermarkets. The black garlic at these stores are imported from China. Black garlic is produced by fermenting whole bulbs of fresh garlic in temperatures of 65 to 80 deg C in a humidity-controlled room for nearly a month. After this, the garlic cloves will turned black. At this stage the garlic still not be ready for consumption “as the taste would be too blend”. To achieve a sweet, prune-like taste, the fermented garlic is left to oxidise in a clean room for 45 days then the Black garlic can be eaten raw or cooked in the same manner as fresh garlic. The garlci can also be added into cooking such as chicken baked rice and other recipe. Singapore General Hospital dietitian Tan Ai Shan says: “Unlike fresh garlic, black garlic is sweeter in taste. The pungent smell and spiciness in fresh garlic is removed during the fermentation process.”She said the experiments conducted by Japanese researchers in 2007 which suggest that black garlic is more effective in reducing the size of tumours in laboratory mice. The study was published in a Global Science Book journal about medicinal plant science. However, as the majority of research on black garlic’s health benefits has been conducted on laboratory animals, Ms Tan stresses that “there is still a lack of scientific evidence to support the use of black garlic for health purposes on humans”. Fermented garlic has greater health benefits than the common variety, says nutritionist Velumani Deepapriya of the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association. “Especially in improving blood circulation and increasing antioxidant levels in the body,” she adds.This is due to the production of water-soluble amino acid, S-Allylcysteine, which contains antioxidant properties, during fermentation. Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radicals can lead to heart disease, blocked arteries and cancer. Business consultant and part-time marathon runner Edward Goh, 50, started eating black garlic last June to lower his cholesterol level.His cholesterol was considered high at 250mg/dL. According to the Singapore Heart Foundation’s guidelines, an average adult should maintain his total cholesterol level at less than 200mg/dL. “I was not taking medication because I do not believe in having chemicals in my body.” says Mr Goh. “After eating two cloves of raw black garlic daily for a few weeks and doing constant exercise, my cholesterol level dropped to below 200mg/dL.” Health reasons aside, Mr Goh, who spends $68 on a pack of six which lasts him around six weeks, is also a fan of the tangy sweet taste of black garlic.He says: “There’s a balsamic taste I like. It’s really tasty.”
From http://www.oprah.com/food/Superfoods-List-2012-Sunchokes-Adzuki-Beans-Chia-Seed/2 Oprah recommended taking one clove garlic, ferment for three weeks, age for one week, and you've got black garlic. Thankfully, you don't have to do this yourself; the California company Black Garlic now sells it online and in health food stores and specialty food shops around the country. The darkly colored bulb will definitely raise eyebrows in your kitchen—it wouldn't seem out of place going into a witch's cauldron—but it's worth trying for two key reasons: it has double the antioxidants of white garlic, and it tastes sweeter too—almost like molasses. Williams loves it during cold and flu season because its antioxidants help support the immune system and—bonus—it doesn't stay on your breath like other garlic does. You can use it any recipe that normally calls for white garlic. Black garlic, USD4 for two bulbs, BlackGarlic.com Though not as well known as its white counterpart, black garlic is enjoying a rise in popularity in gastronomic circles and the alternative medicine field. Introduced to the health and food markets about 5 years ago by the Koreans, garlic becomes "black garlic" through a month-long process of fermentation under strictly controlled heat and humidity. The health benefits of black garlic are being touted by natural medicine practitioners and herbalists. CANCER PROTECTION AND CHOLESTEROL BENEFITS The month-long fermentation process in creating black garlic contributes to creating a kind of super-garlic. The compound S-allylcysteine, a natural component of fresh garlic and a derivative of the amino acid cysteine, was found in much greater concentrations in black garlic, and is thought to help lower cholesterol and decrease the risk of cancer, reports HealthMad.com. INFECTION PROTECTION White garlic contains anti-microbial, antibiotic and anti-fungal agents in its active ingredient, allicin. In black garlic, S-allylcysteine assists with the absorption of allicin, helping it metabolize more easily which could offer boosted protection against infections. DISEASE PROTECTION Garlic is also high in antioxidants. Black garlic has been found to have twice the antioxidant properties of conventional garlic. Antioxidants protect the cells from disease and are thought to slow down the aging process, according to OrganicAuthority.com. Because black garlic is so potent, the heightened levels of antioxidants offering protection from free radical damage make it an ideal food for thwarting chronic disease. Free radicals damage cells leading to heart disease, Alzheimer's, circulatory problems, rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic diseases. OTHER CHARACTERISTICS The fermentation that produces black garlic reduces the pungent odor and strong flavor, making it more palatable and appealing to some people. The taste of black garlic has been compared to that of a dried fruit, smoky, sweet and slightly chewy, according to the Antioxidants-guide.com. Conventional garlic, even in freeze-dried capsules, emits a strong garlic odor that permeates the skin, causing objectionable body and breath odor in people using garlic as a health supplement, explains CandidaAlbicansCure.com. Black garlic has none of the strong odor of white garlic and can be consumed in large quantities without the olfactory effects. REFERENCES candidaalbicanscure.com: Garlic The Antioxidants-guide.com: Black Garlic Benefit..Double The Antioxidants and No Smell! HealthMad.com: Health Benefits of Aged Garlic Article reviewed by Libby Swope Wiersema Last updated on: May 3, 2011

Sunday 16 December 2012

Course Organised by JAWI Herbs Centre


JAWI Herbs Centre akan mengadakan kursus Perubatan jawi di Seri Manjung, Teluk Intan dan Ipoh. JAWI Herbs Centre will be organising Jawi Holistic courses at Seri Manjung, Teluk Intan and Ipoh for the following courses:
1 Day Course for Diagnose using Hand 1. Medium – English and Bahasa 2. Version – For Muslim and Non Muslim (Men and Women) 3. Costing Structure Fees RM200 Syllabus for Diagnose using Hand 1. Herbal in Synergy 2. Holistic approach 3. Character 4. Skill 1- Stomach problem 5. Skill 2 – Heart Problem a. Atherosclerosis b. Myorcardium infarction 6. Skill 3 - Immunity 7. Skill 4 - Kidney 8. Skill 5 – Women and Men a. Senggugut b. Fibroid c. Cervic cancer d. White mucus 9. Skill 6 – Backbone 10. Skill 7 – Uric Acid 11. Skill 8 - Cholestrol 12. Skill 9 - Imbalance Hormone 13. Skill 10 – Neuro problems 14. Skill 11 – Stress 15. Skill 12 – Lung and Allergic 16. Skill 13 – Diabetic 17. Skill 14 – Liver 18. Skill 15 – Flatulance and Winds 19. Herbal Synergy 2 20. Methodology 21. Additional Skills a. Toxicity b. Kidney and Liver stone c. Tyroid d. Gastritis
1 Day Course for Diagnose using Pulse, Tongue and Other Organ 1. Medium – English and Bahasa 2. Version – For Muslim and Non Muslim (Men and Women) 3. Costing Structure Fees RM160 + Buku ”Teknik Diagnos & Perawatan, pp 108 RM 40 Total RM200 Syllabus for Diagnose using Pulse and Tongue Pulse 1. Position of Chi, Guan Chun 2. Pulse Strength 3. Ying and Yang Syndrome 4. Depth and speed Tongue 5. Tongue indicator 6. Colour 7. Top Layer 8. Ibnu Sinna Elements Theory Other Organ 9. Voice 10. Smell 11. Meridian points 12. Temperature 13. Urin 14. Hair 15. Foot 16. Nails 17. Facial 18. Ear 19. Lips 20. Nose 21. Eye and eye brows 22. Pimples 23. Eye
1 Day Chiropractic Course 1. Medium – English and Bahasa 2. Version – For Muslim and Non Muslim (Men and Women) 3. Costing Structure Fees RM170 Buku ”Pembetulan Tulang Belakang” RM 30 (104 pp, Coloured photograph) Total RM200 Syllabus for Chiropractic 1. Introduction to Chiropractic 2. Anatomy Backbone 3. Muscle Contraction 4. Theraphy with Solat (Muslim) 5. Neurotransmitter 6. Function of Backbone 7. Symptom of problem 8. Source of problem 9. Intervertebral Disc 10. Autonomic Nervous System 11. Type of Backbone problem a. Lordosys b. Kyphosys c. Flat back d. Poor Posture e. Scoliosys 12. Diagnose 13. Contraindication 14. SOP 15. Herbal theraphy 16. Exercise 17. Breathing Exercise
Bees Farming Course 1. Medium – English and Bahasa 2. Version – For Muslim and Non Muslim 3. Costing Structure a. Fees (Local Lecturer) RM450 Syllabus for Bees Farming Day 1- Apis millifera and Apis cerana 1. Taxonomy, Biology, Anatomy 2. Life Cycle and responsibility 3. Mating Flight 4. Food Source Management a. Food Type and composition b. Food Production Quantity c. Factors effecting Food source d. Identification of plants e. Production of Royal Jelly f. Additional Food Source 5. Colony Management a. Colony Management- Outside b. Colony management – Inside c. Collecting Cerana 6. Pest and Diseases 7. Equipments 8. Products and usage a. Honey and Scientific usage b. Honey Chemical Analysis c. Trial Result on Honey and Diabetic d. Bee Pollen e. Bee Bread f. Propolis g. Royal Jelly h. Apilarnil i. Venom
Day 2 – Stingless Bees and Apitheraphy 1. Taxonomy and Biology 2. Collecting Trigona 3. Trigona for Economy 4. Apitheraphy a. Products used b. Concept c. Theory d. Testimony e. Synergy
Basic Cupping Course 1. Medium – English and Bahasa 2. Version – For Muslim and Non Muslim (Men and Women) 3. Introduction to Cupping 4. Anatomy Skin 5. Cardiovascular System 6. Dry Cupping Theory 7. Wet Cupping Theory 8. Practical 9. Costing Structure Fees RM150 + 1 set Cupping Set (12 cups) RM100 + l pc Lancet Pen RM 50 Total RM300 Syllabus for Basic Cupping 1. Who started practising Cupping 2. Basic Concept of Cupping 3. History 4. Defination 5. Benefits and testimony 6. Physiology 7. Anatomy 8. Cupping Location/Points 9. Cupping in Modern Medicines a. Pathophysiology b. Microtrauma 10. Cupping effects a. Immunity System and Cupping b. Anti Inflammation c. Endocrine system 11. Benefits of Cupping location 12. Clinical testimony a. Local b. International c. Bloodletting 13. Conclusion 14. Contraindication 15. Standard Operating Procedure 16. Do’s and Don’t 17. Equipments 18. Practices and sterilisation 19. Patients
1 Day Reflexology Course 1. Medium – English and Bahasa 2. Version – For Muslim and Non Muslim (Men and Women) 3. Costing Structure Fees RM150 + Massage Oil 1 Bottle Inclusive + Towel 1 pcs Inclusive Syllabus for Reflexology 1. Preparation for Massager 2. Preparation for patient 3. Understanding Reflexy point 4. Reflex Technique 5. Understanding Blood Flow 6. Dermatome 7. Foot in relation to organs 8. Tools 9. Position of patient 10. After Reflex 11. Reflex points a. Arthritis b. Bronchial Asthmatic c. Cardiovaskular d. Diabetic e. Stomach problem f. Endocrine g. Additional points
Course for Acupuncture 1. Medium – English and Bahasa 2. Version – For Muslim and Non Muslim (Men and Women) 3. Costing Structure for every Sub Module Fees RM200 + Lecture Notes RM 50 Total RM250 Sub Module for Acupuncture Sub Module 1 (2 Days) RM250 1. Anatomy 2. Theory Yin and Yang 3. Theory Wu Xing 4. Theory 5 elements 5. History, Defination and introduction to Acupuncture 6. Treatment using Acupuncture 7. Risk using Acupuncture 8. Practising Acupuncture 9. Introduction to 14 Meridians 10. Points nine for Beginners Sub Module 2 (2 Days) RM250 11. Merdian Lung (11 points) 12. Meridian Hearts (9 points) 13. Pericardium (9 points) 14. Meridian San Jiao (23 points) 15. Large Intestine (20 points) 16. Small Intestines (11 points Sub Module 3 ( 2 days) RM250 17. Meridian Urinary (67 points) 18. Meridian Kidney (27 points) 19. Meridian Stomach (45 points) Sub Module 4 ( 2 Days) RM250 20. Meridian Spleen (21 points) 21. Meridian Liver (14 points) 22. Meridian Ren (24 points) 23. Meridian Gall Bladder (44 points) 24. Meridian Du ( 26 points) 25. Extra Points Akan Datang 1. Kursus Iridiologi 2. Kursus Sauna Herba 3. Sinergi Herba 4. Bekam Lintah 5. Moksibasi 6. Nutritional Healing Untuk keterangan lanjut Sila hubungi Herbalis Hj Yusof 0192075142

Sunday 9 December 2012

Kelebihan Janggut


Hikmah Janggut di sebalik Sunnah Rasulullah Sabda Rasulullah SAW, ”Cukurlah kumis dan peliharalah janggut.” (HR. Muslim) Kajian terhadap janggut menyerlahkan satu lagi bukti saintifik tentang apa yang disunnahkan oleh Nabi kita sejak lebih seribu tahun dahulu. Dr Jamnul Azhar Mulkan, seorang doktor perubatan, pemilik rangkaian klinik juga seorang pendakwah, dalam satu ceramah, mendedahkan hasil kajian yang sangat luar biasa mengenai khasiat janggut. Ia bukan tunggul gerigis, bukan penyeri atau penyerabut wajah tetapi jauh lebih hebat daripada itu. Menurutnya, kajian oleh saintis dari Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Amerika Syarikat yang berjudul The Amazing Fact of Human Body mendapati janggut lelaki mengandungi hormon testosteron yang amat diperlukan bagi kesuburan wanita. Ia mampu menstabilkan kitaran haid selain menggalakkan pertumbuhan telur wanita. SUBHANALLAH! Caranya bagaimana? Hanya melalui sentuhan. Jadi kepada sesiapa yang belum punya anak kerana ada masalah kesuburan, ataupun jarang anak dan mahu dirapatkan lagi, mintalah suami simpan janggut, dan belailah selalu janggut suamimu itu. Ini sekali gus jadi bukti apa yang disaran oleh Islam sejak zaman silam, boleh dibuktikan secara saintifik akan hikmah dan kelebihannya.

Wednesday 5 December 2012

Mint Leaves


Mentha (also known as Mint, from Greek míntha,Linear B mi-ta) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae (mint family).The species are not clearly distinct and estimates of the number of species varies from 13 to 18.Hybridization between some of the species occurs naturally. Many other hybrids as well as numerous cultivars are known in cultivation. The genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and North America. Mints are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial, rarely annual, herbs. They have wide-spreading underground and overground stolons and erect, square, branched stems. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, from oblong to lanceolate, often downy, and with a serrate margin. Leaf colors range from dark green and gray-green to purple, blue, and sometimes pale yellow.The flowers are white to purple and produced in false whorls called verticillasters. The corolla is two-lipped with four subequal lobes, the upper lobe usually the largest. The fruit is a small, dry capsule containing one to four seeds. While the species that make up the Mentha genus are widely distributed and can be found in many environments, most Mentha grow best in wet environments and moist soils. Mints will grow 10–120 cm tall and can spread over an indeterminate area. Due to their tendency to spread unchecked, mints are considered invasive. Mentha aquatica – Water mint, or Marsh mint Mentha arvensis – Corn Mint, Wild Mint, Japanese Peppermint, Field Mint, Pudina (पुदीना in Hindi) Mentha asiatica - Asian Mint Mentha australis - Australian mint Mentha canadensis Mentha cervina - Hart's Pennyroyal Mentha citrata – Bergamot mint Mentha crispata - Wrinkled-leaf mint Mentha cunninghamii Mentha dahurica - Dahurian Thyme Mentha diemenica - Slender mint Mentha gattefossei Mentha grandiflora Mentha haplocalyx Mentha japonica Mentha kopetdaghensis Mentha laxiflora - Forest mint Mentha longifolia - Mentha sylvestris, Horse Mint Mentha piperita – Peppermint Mentha pulegium – Pennyroyal Mentha requienii – Corsican mint Mentha sachalinensis - Garden mint Mentha satureioides - Native Pennyroyal Mentha spicata – M. viridis, syn M. cordifolia Spearmint, Curly mint [9] Mentha suaveolens – Apple mint, Pineapple mint (a variegated cultivar of Apple mint) Mentha vagans - Gray mint Its health benefits include: - Soothing the digestive tract and if you are having stomach ache then it can be of great help - Drinking herbal mint tea reduces irritated bowel syndromes, cleanses the stomach and also clear up skin disorders such as acne. - Mint acts as a cooling sensation to the skin and helps in dealing with skin irritations. - Mint helps in eliminating toxins from the body. - Crushed mint leaves helps in whitening teeth and combat bad breath. - Mint is a very good cleanser for the blood. - Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains, and it is commonly used in the form of tea as a home remedy to help alleviate stomach pain. - In Rome, Pliny recommended that a wreath of mint was a good thing for students to wear since it was thought to "exhilarate their minds". - During the Middle Ages, powdered mint leaves were used to whiten teeth. Mint tea is a strong diuretic.[citation needed] - A common use is as an antipruritic, especially in insect bite treatments (often along with camphor). - The strong, sharp flavor and scent of mint is sometimes used as a mild decongestant for illnesses such as the common cold.[citation needed] Mint is also used in some shampoo products. - Menthol from mint essential oil (40–90%) is an ingredient of many cosmetics and some perfumes. - Menthol and mint essential oil are also much used in medicine as a component of many drugs, and are very popular in aromatherapy. Menthol is also used in cigarettes as an additive, because it blocks out the bitter taste of tobacco and soothes the throat. - Mint oil is also used as an environmentally-friendly insecticide for its ability to kill some common pests like wasps, hornets, ants and cockroaches.[13] - Known in Greek mythology as the herb of hospitality,[14] one of mint's first known uses in Europe was as a room deodorizer.[15] The herb was strewn across floors to cover the smell of the hard-packed soil. Stepping on the mint helped to spread its scent through the room. - Today, it is more commonly used for aromatherapy through the use of essential oils.