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WHY MATURE WOMEN (COUGARS) LIKE YOUNGER MEN

January 24, 2020 My Elite Club

A key reason older women pursue relationships with younger men is better sex.

A. Santiago

There have always been couples comprised of older women (cougars) and significantly younger men (cubs), but these relationships went mainstream in 2009 with the premiere of the TV show “Cougar Town.” Then in 2017 Emmanuel Macron was elected president of France, and the media feasted on the fact that his wife, his former high school Latin teacher, was 24 years older. Not surprisingly, sexologists have recently delved into the cougar-cub phenomenon.

“Script-Defying” Sex

A French researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 55 women, age 30 to 60, who’d been involved with significantly younger men. Their choice of mates involved several factors independent of their age differences: appearance, intelligence, kindness, family background, and sense of humor. But the younger men also gave their older partners a welcome gift—“script-defying” sex.

“Script” refers to sexual scripts, the sexological term for culturally accepted generalizations about lovemaking, what most people consider conventional and normal. Prevalent sexual scripts include:

Men lust. Women want to feel desired.
“Sex” equals fellatio and intercourse, with perhaps a bit of cunnilingus.
Men should orchestrate sex. Women should follow their lead.
Women come during intercourse.

These scripts may be widely accepted, but they are seriously mistaken:

Yes, the large majority of women want to feel desired. In addition, some—an estimated 5 to 10 percent—also experience lifelong male-style lust. Many cougars said they’d been denigrated by friends and previous close-in-age lovers for having lusty libidos.
Sex equals fellatio and intercourse with a little cunnilingus in one key realm—pornography. Porn shows almost constant penis worship, but comparatively little (if any) cunnilingus. This seriously deludes men about women and lovemaking. Gentle, extended clitoral caressing—particularly cunnilingus—is key to most women’s orgasms and erotic satisfaction. Many cougars said they’d tried unsuccessfully to persuade similar-aged lovers to provide oral. They found cubs more open to instruction and much less resistant to providing extended cunnilingus every time. As a result, the women were more consistently orgasmic than many had been with age-matched lovers, and reported greater sexual satisfaction.
When men orchestrate partner sex, they work up to orgasms around 95 percent of the time. But depending on the study, women’s rate of partner-sex orgasms is only 50 to 70 percent, no matter how long it lasts or how large the erection. As just mentioned, in cougar-cub relationships, the women insist on extended cunnilingus, which helps them climax. And most cubs appreciate having experienced teachers who clue them into the fine points of pleasuring women and helping them come.
When TV and movies depict intercourse, after a few thrusts, both lovers come. Actually, only around 25 percent of women are consistently orgasmic from intercourse alone. The other 75 percent need kissing, cuddling, whole-body massage, genital hand massage, and especially cunnilingus. Compared with men their own age or older, cougars say cubs are more teachable, and therefore, preferable partners.

Finally, in the study, the cougars appreciated their young bucks’ sexual energy and stamina, including their ability to raise new erections soon after ejaculating so the couple could go second and sometimes even third rounds.

While the cougars in the study placed great value on cunnilingus, they did not reject intercourse. On the contrary, they wanted it every time. But they also wanted generous cunnilingus—and made sure their cubs provided it.

Cougar-Cub Sex When the Men Are Minors: Is It Child Abuse?

Many cubs are legal adults—say, 55 year-old women with 30-year-old men. But some cubs are barely teenagers. If a 30-year-old man has sex with a 12-year-old girl, she’s a victim, he’s a pedophile, and most Americans would support locking him up. But if a 30-year-old woman has sex with a 12-year-old boy, is she a pedophile?

In the case of Mary Kay Letourneau, the court thought so. In 1996, Letourneau was a married, 34-year-old elementary schoolteacher in Burien, Washington, when she began a consensual sexual relationship with her then-12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau. The following year, she gave birth to their daughter.

When Letourneau’s husband discovered their affair, he divorced her. Then a relative of his took additional action. He called the police. In a plea bargain, Letourneau was sentenced to six months in jail on the condition that she never see Fualaau again. A month after her release, police caught the two together and she was sentenced to seven years in prison.

In 2004 when Letourneau was released, Fualaau was 20, an adult who could legally consent to sex. He petitioned the court to rescind the no-contact order. His request was granted. The couple married in 2005 and had another child. “I always wanted the relationship,” Fualaau said, “I was never a victim. I’m fine.”

Until the late 1970s, the legal system typically ignored sexual relationships involving cougars and underage boys based on the belief that they caused no harm. Since then, cultural sentiments have changed. If cougars bed underage boys, the courts treat them as sex offenders. But when cougars get busted for sex with minors, they’re much less likely than comparable men to go to prison, and if imprisoned, they serve shorter sentences.

Meanwhile, the vast majority of men with histories of cougar-cub relationships believe there’s nothing wrong with them. In one study, almost two-thirds of adult men who, as minors, had sex with adult women felt fine about it. Many expressed gratitude for their sexual initiation and the erotic instruction they’d received. Of those who felt less than positive, 33 percent felt neutral. Only 5 percent said they’d been abused.

References

Alarie, M. “Sleeping with Younger Men: “Women’s Accounts of Interplay in Age-Hypogamous Intimate Relationships,” Journal of Sex Research (2019) epub ahead of print.

Hines, D.A. and D. Finkelhor. “Statutory Sex Crime Relationships Between Juveniles and Adults: A Review of Social Scientific Research,” Aggression and Violent Behavior (2007) 12:300.

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THE HORIFFIC RISK TO HAVE SEX WITH ANIMALS

January 13, 2020 My Elite Club

By: Gardy Chacha

News of girls in Mombasa allegedly engaging in sexual activities with dogs was met with disgust.

Commonly referred to as bestiality, the act, according to medical experts, is harmful, but cannot result to pregnancy.

Wachira Murage, a doctor based at Savannah Healthcare, says naturally, fertilisation of gametes (sex cells) only occurs between a male and a female of the same species. Hence a dog’s sperm cannot fertilise a human’s egg. This means fantasy seekers with animals cannot get pregnant.

But can one contract a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)?

Murage says possibilities of STDs are low considering that the diseases are ‘species specific’. Nonetheless, he warns that the likelihood of diseases transmission from an animal to a human through copulation is high.

He argues that zoonoses – infections that are transmitted from animals to humans – may be transferred through casual contact. A common infection is Brucellosis, which can be contracted from exposure to animals’ semen, vaginal fluids, urine, saliva, feces and blood.

Murage says allergic reactions to foreign material like animal semen may also occur. This is because the body recognises animal semen as foreign and, therefore, provokes a reaction to get rid of the semen.

Allergic reactions range from mild irritation to anaphylaxis

— a potential deadly risk to the life of the person involved. Further, he warns, physical injury or harm can also occur during intercourse with an animal. He says the sexual organs of other species in most instances don’t match to the anatomy of human sexual organs.

For instance, the male organ of an aroused dog has a large bulb at the base that may injure the vagina.

Horses on the other hand, can thrust suddenly and cause their organs to considerably widen which is risky.

In 2005, Kenneth Pinyan, a resident of Enumclaw, Washington in the US died from internal injury after engaging in sex with a horse. Mating among animals is usually strongly controlled by instinct and at times the animals may get ferocious and violent in the process.

For example, in 2002, a 62-year-old farmer in Bulgaria was treated for a ruptured rectum after sex with a male pig.

Research is ongoing to understand the extent of physiological damage that can be caused by bestiality.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires immediate attention and emergency treatment.

Unlike a standard allergic reaction, anaphylaxis tends to develop in several areas of your body at once. It may include skin symptoms such as hives or swelling, difficulty breathing, and a sense of panic or doom.

If you experience anaphylaxis for the first time, you may not recognize its symptoms and you may be unsure what to do. If you’re not sure if your symptoms indicate anaphylaxis or another condition, you should seek emergency medical care.

If you’ve experienced anaphylaxis before and know that you’re at risk for it, your doctor will instruct you to carry epinephrine to treat yourself in case of exposure to a known allergen.

After treating an anaphylactic reaction with epinephrine, it’s important to follow up right away with a visit to the emergency room. There, you can be evaluated for any other treatments needed to stabilize your condition.

If you have an anaphylactic reaction and don’t have access to epinephrine, it’s crucial to call 911 or otherwise seek emergency care immediately.

If someone you know is having an anaphylactic reaction and is having trouble breathing, administering epinephrine or CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) may help save their life.

First Aid for Anaphylaxis

If you’re at risk for anaphylaxis, it’s important to have an action plan in place, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. (3)

This plan should include written instructions about how to respond if you develop anaphylaxis, in case you aren’t able to give yourself epinephrine and seek emergency care on your own.

Your anaphylaxis action plan should be developed with your doctor and shared with your family, coworkers, and friends. A written copy should be made accessible at home, at school or work, and at any place where you’ll be away from home, such as camp or field trips.

The most important step in any action plan is to give yourself an epinephrine injection. To do this, you’ll need to have an epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times.

This device contains a predetermined single dose of epinephrine, which you’ll inject into your thigh if you develop anaphylaxis.

If you think you’re having an anaphylactic reaction, use your epinephrine auto-injector immediately and then call 911 or arrange to be brought immediately to an emergency room.

Do this at the first sign of anaphylaxis. You shouldn’t take an antihistamine or a dose from your inhaler instead, or wait to see if your symptoms get worse or better. (3)

If you’re in the presence of someone experiencing symptoms of anaphylaxis, take the following steps to help:

Call 911 for emergency medical help.
Help the person inject epinephrine, or do it yourself if they cannot.
Help the person lie down, and keep their legs in an elevated position. Cover them with a coat or blanket if possible.
Check the person’s pulse and breathing, and administer CPR if needed. (2)

If you’re allergic to bee or wasp venom, it’s important to scrape the stinger off the sting area with your fingernail or a credit card. This should be done as soon as you notice the sting.

Don’t try to take any medicine by mouth, such as an antihistamine or inhaler, if you’re having trouble breathing.

Lying down with your legs elevated can help prevent anaphylactic shock, a serious reaction in which your blood pressure drops because of anaphylaxis. Your feet should be raised about 12 inches (30 centimeters).

Don’t place a pillow under the head of someone with anaphylaxis, since this can interfere with breathing.

Don’t try to help someone with anaphylaxis lie down if you suspect they’ve had a head, neck, or back injury, or if doing so causes visible discomfort. (1)

If you’re in a wilderness area or somewhere else that can’t be accessed by emergency first responders, go back to your vehicle and head to a hospital emergency room as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, it’s best to stay in place and wait for first responders to arrive, since they can administer CPR or any other needed help before you arrive at the hospital.

Emergency and Hospital Care for Anaphylaxis

When emergency first responders arrive, they’ll take steps to quickly assess your condition and administer CPR if needed. They’ll give you epinephrine if this hasn’t been done already.

Paramedics may insert a specialized tube into your nose or mouth to help you breathe.

If your airways are so constricted that you still can’t breathe, they may perform an emergency surgery to place a tube directly into your trachea (in your neck). (1)

Once you’re in the ambulance or at the hospital, your pulse and other vital signs will be monitored, and you may be given oxygen to help you breathe.

You may be given intravenous (IV) fluids to help stabilize your blood pressure and make it easier to give you any drugs you may need by IV.

You may also be given one or more of the following drugs:

Epinephrine Continued doses of epinephrine may be required to help stabilize your vital signs. These will most likely be given by IV.

Vasopressors (vasoconstrictors) These drugs are designed to raise your blood pressure by narrowing your blood vessels.

Drugs in this group that you may be given include:

Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Phenylephrine

Antihistamines and H2 blockers These drugs work by blocking certain chemicals that your immune system produces in an anaphylactic reaction.

Medications in this group that you may be given include:

Diphenhydramine
Cimetidine
Ranitidine

Beta-agonists These inhaled drugs help widen your airways to make it easier to breathe. The most commonly given drug of this type is albuterol.

Corticosteroids These medications are given to help prevent your symptoms from recurring hours later. Drugs in this group include:

Hydrocortisone
Prednisone

Once your anaphylaxis symptoms are resolved and your vital signs are stable, how long you stay in the hospital will likely depend on the severity of your reaction and other factors.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, current guidelines for anaphylaxis treatment suggest keeping someone in the hospital for 8 to 24 hours of observation if they had a moderate to severe reaction.

You may also be kept for observation if:

You have asthma and you’re wheezing.
You ingested an allergen that may still be in your digestive system.
You have a history of a prolonged or two-phase anaphylactic reaction.

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WHAT IS LOVE

January 2, 2020 My Elite Club

Love is a complex set of emotions, behaviors, and beliefs associated with strong feelings of affection, protectiveness, warmth, and respect for another person. Love can also be used to apply to non-human animals, to principles, and to religious beliefs. For example, a person might say he or she loves his or her dog, loves freedom, or loves God.

WHAT IS LOVE?

Love has been a favored topic of philosophers, poets, writers, and scientists for generations, and different people and groups have often fought about its definition. While most people agree that love implies strong feelings of affection, there are many disagreements about its precise meaning, and one person’s “I love you” might mean something quite different than another’s. Some possible definitions of love include:

A willingness to prioritize another’s well-being or happiness above your own.
Extreme feelings of attachment, affection, and need.
Dramatic, sudden feelings of attraction and respect.
A fleeting emotion of care, affection, and like.
A choice to commit to helping, respecting, and caring for another, such as in marriage or when having a child.
Some combination of the above emotions.

There has been much debate about whether love is a choice, is something that is permanent or fleeting, and whether the love between family members and spouses is biologically programmed or culturally indoctrinated. Love may vary from person to person and culture to culture. Each of the debates about love may be accurate in some time and some place. For example, in some instances, love may be a choice while in others it may feel uncontrollable.

LOVE VERSUS LUST

Especially in the early stages of a relationship, it can be difficult to tell the difference between love and lust. Both are associated with physical attraction and an intoxicating rush of feel-good chemicals, coupled with an often overwhelming desire to be closer to another person, but only one is long-lasting: love.

Love is something that is cultivated between two people and grows over time, through getting to know him or her and experiencing life’s many ups and downs together. It involves commitment, time, mutual trust, and acceptance.
Lust, on the other hand, has to do with the sex-driven sensations that draw people toward one another initially and is fueled primarily by the urge to procreate. Characterized by sex hormones and idealistic infatuation, lust blurs our ability to see a person for who he or she truly is and consequently, it may or may not lead to a long-term relationship.

For instance, Lana is in a committed relationship with Steve and her sexual desire for him is waning. She loves and cares for him, but she finds herself feeling restless and dissatisfied with their physical relationship. When she meets Brendan, she experiences instant feelings of attraction and longing. The chemical messengers in her brain start sending signals to pursue this new man, even though she does not know anything about him other than how his presence makes her feel physically. Instead of working to improve intimacy with her current partner, she is overcome by lust for someone new.

The ideal intimate relationship scenario, some might say, involves a balanced combination of love and lust. After all, lusting after someone is typically an important early phase of a long-term partnership, and reigniting that initial spark is a practice worth cultivating for committed couples.

LOVE AND MENTAL HEALTH

Although almost no one can agree on a single definition of love, most people do agree that love plays a significant role in both physical and psychological well-being. Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of love. Love’s role in mental health is far-reaching, but some examples include:

The fact that babies who are not shown love and affection in the form of frequent holding and cuddling may be developmentally delayed or ill.
Feeling unloved is strongly correlated with feelings of low self-esteem and depression.
People who both feel loved by others and who report loving other people tend to be happier.
Love can play a role in long-term health, and feeling emotionally connected may help increase immunity.

References:

Anonymous. (September 2, 2002). How to tell whether it’s love, like or lust. Jet 102.11, 12-14. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ez.trlib.info/docview/199970680/1833AF113A8E4DCAPQ/3?accountid=1229
Prinz, J. J. (2007). The emotional construction of morals. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Wilson, G. D., & McLaughlin, C. (2001). The science of love. London: Fusion Press.

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BEST 100 NATURAL HOME REMEDIES

December 7, 2019 My Elite Club

By: A. Santiago / Editor & Publisher

Nature – it is the world’s largest, most eclectic and expansive pharmacy, with literally millions of species at our disposal to plant, cultivate, harvest and make use of in our everyday lives. And yet, most of us remain uninitiated into the highly practical and powerful realm of natural remedies that Nature herself offers to us with open hands.

While most of us grew up disconnected from the natural world, it is never too late for us to discover the endless sources of natural remedies hidden all throughout nature – and make use of them ourselves.

Whatever your personal context, natural remedies can be grown almost anywhere or in anything, from large paddocks and small patches of ground, to pots and window boxes. Healing plants of all varieties can also be bought at local nurseries, swap meetups, garage sales, online stores, or even foraged in the wild and transplanted into your own garden.

Having a great love for medicinal fruit, vegetables, and herbs myself, I have taken the time to compile an extensive list of the best 100 natural healing plants to grow in your own personal garden or living area. This list is based on the high number of healing properties each plant has.

100 Best Natural Remedies Plant List

From vegetables that fight cancer and prevent colds, to herbs that treat indigestion, skin conditions and anxiety – there is a healing plant for almost everything and everyone here. Most of these medicinal plants can be dried, powdered, made into tea, tinctures, soups, balms, and even soaps, syrups and salves. I’m sure you will find what you’re looking for – and even more here!

1. AGRIMONY

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Soothes urinary tract disorders such as cystitis and irritable bladders. Anti-inflammatory.
Parts used: Flowerheads, leaves.
Growing conditions: Prefers full sun. Perennial.

2. ALDER BUCKTHORN

Genus: Shrub/Tree
Benefits: Relieves constipation, stimulates colon.
Parts used: Bark.
Growing conditions: Prefers damp soil conditions, deciduous hedging shrub, grows to about 5 meters tall.

3. ALOE

Genus: Succulent.
Benefits: Healing properties for skin conditions such as sun burn, eczema, psoriasis, wounds and dermatitis. Used to soothe and skin and prevent wrinkles. Helps ease gastrointestinal disorders such as indigestion and aids elimination.
Parts used: Fleshy leaves and pulp.
Growing conditions: Evergreen succulent. Prefers sunny position with moderate water, but water sparingly in winter.

4. ANGELICA

Genus: Herb.
Benefits: Appetite stimulator. Treats indigestion. Eases cramps and prevents flatulence. Anti-inflammatory.
Parts used: Root.
Growing conditions: Biennial/perennial herb. Prefers damp soil. Grows 2 meters. Harvest root in Autumn.

5. ANISEED

Genus: Fruit
Benefits: Helps cure respiratory congestion such as colds and flu. Used as a digestive aid to help with colic, bloating and gas. Helps to control nausea and vomiting. Reported to enhance libido.
Parts used: Seeds.
Growing conditions: Annual plant, warm climate.

6. ARTICHOKE

Genus: Vegetable.
Benefits: Lowers cholesterol production. Soothes irritable bowel syndrome. Treats indigestion. Helps digest fats by enhancing liver function.
Parts used: Flowerheads, leaves, roots.
Growing conditions: Prefers full sun, fertile, and well-drained soil. Perennial.

7. BILBERRY

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: High antioxidants contribute to eye health, lessening the effects of glaucoma. Anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. Reduce the effects of vascular problems such as varicose veins, water retention and painful periods.
Parts used: Berries.
Growing conditions: Prefers acidic soil, large pots and full sun. Fruits in summer.

8. BLACK COHOSH

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Reduces menopausal symptoms. Balances hormones. Regulates menstrual periods. Soothes inflammation, e.g. arthritis.
Parts used: Root.
Growing conditions: Prefers light shade and moist soil. Harvest roots in Autumn.

9. BLACKCURRANT

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Rich source of GLA. Treats skin conditions such as eczema. Reduces PMS symptoms, hypertension and rheumatoid disorders. Reduces blood pressure and alleviates swollen glands.
Parts used: Root, leaves, berries.
Growing conditions: Full sun, requires high nitrogen levels in soil (so add extra organic matter). Prune back in Autumn. Attracts birds, so protect plant with net.

10. BLACK MUSTARD SEED

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Improves circulation, and thus helps stiff muscles, joints and cold extremities. Reduces inflammation.
Parts used: Seeds.
Growing conditions: Annual plant that prefers light soil and moderate sun. Harvest seed pods in late summer, and dry in cool place.

11. BRAHMI

Genus: Succulent.
Benefits: Improves mental clarity, memory and concentration.
Parts used: Aerial leaves/stems.
Growing conditions: Creeping perennial that thrives in warmer temperatures and tropical climates.

12. BURDOCK

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Detoxifying, antibiotic, antiseptic and mild diuretic effects. Most especially helps with the treatment of skin problems such as eczema, acne, boils and dermatitis.
Parts used: Leaves, fruit, roots and seeds.
Growing conditions: Biennial and simple to grow. Harvest seeds in summer.

13. CARAWAY

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Used to aid digestion, ease pain, expel gas, soothe bloating, prevent reflux and relieve heartburn.
Parts used: Seeds.
Growing conditions: Biennial, prefers full sun and free-draining soil. Avoid transplanting.

14. CELERY

Genus: Vegetable
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory. Taken for gout, anxiety, arthritis, and to aid sleep. A good diuretic.
Parts used: Stem, seed.
Growing conditions: Prefers full sun, lots of water, compost and mulch.

15. CENTAURY

Genus: Herb.
Benefits: Used as a tonic for the liver and gallbladder. Stimulates appetite. Relieves disorders of the upper digestive tract such as heartburn and indigestion.
Parts used: Aerial parts.
Growing conditions: Biennial, prefers full sun, grows with other wildflowers.

16. CHAMOMILE

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Helps reduce the effects of a variety of ailments such as anxiety, poor sleep, indigestion, colic, sciatica and gout. Often brewed in tea to calm nerves and enhance sleep.
Parts used: Aerial parts.
Growing conditions: Perennial, likes partial sun and poor soil. Self-seeds.

17. CHASTE TREE

Genus: Shrub.
Benefits: Relieves PMS pain, reduces hormonal acne, helps regulate hormones during menstrual cycles. Relieves menopausal symptoms.
Parts used: Berries.
Growing conditions: Grows up to 5 meters, prefers sun and does well in most soils.

18. CHERRY

Genus: Shrub.
Benefits: Rich in vitamin A, B and C. High in calcium and magnesium. Good general immune system booster with anti-inflammatory effects.
Parts used: Berries.
Growing conditions: Two plants must be planted for pollination. Likes full sun and needs damp soil.

19. CHICKWEED

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Soothes sore and inflamed skin. Mild diuretic. Soothes rheumatism. Vitamin rich and great in salads although they’re classified as weeds!
Parts used: Leaves.
Growing conditions: Thrives in most soils. Blooms in late winter to spring.

20. CHICORY

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Mild laxative. Anti-inflammatory. Can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Parts used: Leaves and roots.
Growing conditions: Likes well-drained alkaline soil. Needs deep soil for root development. Roots are harvested in the second year.

21. CHILI

Genus: Vegetable.
Benefits: Used as an antiseptic, analgesic, stimulant and tonic. Reduces muscular aches and pains and prevents gastrointestinal infection.
Parts used: Pepper fruits.
Growing conditions: Likes dry soil and full sun. Can easily grow in pots.

22. CINQUEFOIL

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Anti-aging benefits for skin. Treats fever, diarrhea, toothaches and mouth ulcers.
Parts used: Leaves.
Growing conditions: Perennial plant that prefers full sun. Invasive and fast-growing.

23. CLEAVERS

Genus: Herb.
Benefits: Also known as goosegrass, cleavers is a good diuretic, assisting with swollen lymph glands, and many irritations of the urinary tract such as cystitis. Softens skin when applied, but beware of the prickly thorns on the stems when picking!
Parts used: Leaves, roots.
Growing conditions: Annual and prefers alkaline soil. Simple to grow.

24. CRANBERRY

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Used to treat cystitis and other urinary tract infections.
Parts used: Berries.
Growing conditions: Prefers part sun part shade and moist acidic soil. Can grow in pots.

25. CUCUMBER

Genus: Vegetable.
Benefits: Help lower blood sugar levels. Anti-inflammatory. Help to rehydrate and soothe skin.
Parts used: Fruiting body.
Growing conditions: Likes humid environments. Needs space to grow, and regular watering. Hardy.

26. DAISY

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Used to heal wounds such as cuts, bruises, sores and stiff joints when made into a salve. Helps reduce the impact of respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis and bronchitis.
Parts used: Flowerheads and leaves.
Growing conditions: Evergreen perennial plant that prefers full sun to grow.

27. DANDELION

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Classified as a weed because of its relentless growing habits, dandelion has excellent detoxifying and diuretic properties. It also possesses vitamins A, B, C and D as well as potassium and calcium. It has been used to treat high blood pressure, cleanse the liver and gallbladder and treat skin problems such as acne and eczema.
Parts used: Flowerheads, leaves and roots.
Growing conditions: Perennial. Grows in sun and shade. Does best in well-drained soil, but tolerates most soil types.

28. DILL

Genus: Herb.
Benefits: Calms digestive disorders such as cramping, bloating and colic. When chewed can alleviate bad breathe.
Parts used: Leaves and seeds.
Growing conditions: Annual. Easy to grow from seed, and requires 2 weeks germination.

29. ECHINACEA

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Highly effective for cold and flu relief. Antibacterial properties that helps wounds and other skin infections heal.
Parts used: Roots and flowerheads.
Growing conditions: Perennial that prefers full sun. Likes rich, sandy soil. Harvest roots in Autumn.

30. ELDERBERRY

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Helps treat coughs, sore throats, cold and flu symptoms. Can be made into and taken as a tincture or syrup.
Parts used: Berries.
Growing conditions: Sow seeds in rich soil. Prefers full sun. Simple to grow.

31. ELDERFLOWER

Genus: Shrub.
Benefits: Can be made into cordials or wines. Antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Helps treat coughs, sore throats, cold and flu symptoms.
Parts used: Fresh flowers.
Growing conditions: Deciduous shrub that prefers full sun, but tolerates shade. Pick only fresh white flowers.

32. EUCALYPTUS

Genus: Tree.
Benefits: Antiseptic and decongestant properties. The leaves have been used to remedy chest infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, relieve muscle and joint pain, and cold and flu symptoms.
Parts used: Leaves.
Growing conditions: Hardy species of tree that tolerates full sun and hot temperatures. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

33. EVENING PRIMROSE

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Rich source of GLA which assists bone health and regulates metabolism. Helps reduce PMS symptoms. Mild blood pressure reducer and soothes eczema.
Parts used: Roots, leaves and seeds.
Growing conditions: Biennial. Prefers full sun and low-nutrient soil.

34. EYEBRIGHT

Genus: Herb.
Benefits: Reduces the impact of eye infections such as conjunctivitis, and can be made into an eye wash for its astringent and antibacterial qualities. Also said to be a good lung tonic.
Parts used: Aerial parts.
Growing conditions: Annual. Prefers full sun and chalky soils. Harvest the leaves and flowers while the plant is still blooming.

35. FENNEL

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Appetite-suppressant for weight loss. Relieves bloating, cramping, flatulence and all kinds of stomach upset including colic.
Parts used: Flowerheads and seeds.
Growing conditions: Likes full sun position with low water. Drought tolerant and attracts wildlife.

36. FENUGREEK

Genus: Herb.
Benefits: Digestive aid. Soothes intestinal passages, sometimes used to treat gastric ulcers. Reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Parts used: Seeds.
Growing conditions: Annual. Requires full sun, but needs shelter. Seeds ripen in 4-5 months.

37. FEVERFEW

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Commonly used to successfully treat migraines. Reduces the symptoms of fever.
Parts used: Leaves.
Growing conditions: Perennial that is drought-tolerant. Prefers full sun. Self-seeds.

38. FIG

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Gentle laxative. High fiber. Soothes stomach pains and cramping.
Parts used: Fruiting body.
Growing conditions: Prefers well-drained alkaline soil and full sun. Fruit ripens in summer.

39. FLEABANE

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Diuretic and astringent properties. Lowers blood pressure. Helps treat kidney and menstrual problems. Also said to prevent the attack of insects such as fleas.
Parts used: Leaves and flowers.
Growing conditions: Annual and perennial. Prefers sun and light soil.

40. GARLIC

Genus: Vegetable.
Benefits: Antiviral, and cancer fighting properties. Helps combat colds, flu and bronchitis. Lowers cholesterol. Anti-fungal properties good for treating fungal skin diseases such as athletes foot and ringworm.
Parts used: Bulb.
Growing conditions: Can be grown in pots. Prefers sun and damp soil. Bulbs are picked in Autumn.

41. GINGER

Genus: Rhizome plant.
Benefits: Prevents all kinds of nausea such as vertigo, morning sickness, and motion sickness. Anti-inflammatory and good for arthritic joints and pains.
Parts used: Root.
Growing conditions: Likes shade, with warm and moist soil. Not frost tolerant, so keep indoors in winter. Plant 10 to 20 cm deep into potting compost.

42. GINKO

Genus: Tree.
Benefits: Enhances memory and concentration. Soothes vertigo, leg cramps, asthma and allergies.
Parts used: Leaves.
Growing conditions: Deciduous slow-growing conifer. Likes full sun and well-drained soil. Leaves must be harvested in summer.

43. GOJI BERRIES

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Super-food that is said to boost circulation, improve eyesight, lower cholesterol, protect the liver, enhance immune function and improve libido. High levels of vitamin C.
Parts used: Berries.
Growing conditions: Shrub grows to a height of 7-10 feet. Prefers full sunlight and fertile soil, but can grow in almost any soil type. Pruning necessary.

44. GOTU KOLA

Genus: Herb.
Benefits: Commonly taken as a tonic for skin problems such as acne and digestive disorders. Aids memory and concentration. Anti-inflammatory properties give relief to rheumatism, arthritis and poor circulation.
Parts used: Aerial parts.
Growing conditions: Perennial creeper. Prefers full sun to part shade. Needs well-drained soil.

45. HONEYSUCKLE

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Painkilling properties useful for soothing sore throats, headaches and arthritis. Used to cool down hot flushes, sunstroke and fever.
Parts used: Flowers and buds.
Growing conditions: Deciduous shrub that prefers shade. Needs support as it is a climbing plant.

46. HOPS

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: Gentle sedative great for inducing sleep and relaxation. Great for reducing anxiety and abdominal tension. Assists with menopausal symptoms.
Parts used: Flowers.
Growing conditions: Climbing plant that prefers full sun. Requires support and distancing from other plants.

47. HORSE CHESTNUT

Genus: Tree.
Benefits: Seeds are used to treat haemorrhoids and varicose veins. Helps to decrease the likelihood of developing deep-vein thrombosis, and decreases the swelling of the lower legs during flights.
Parts used: Seeds.
Growing conditions: Ornamental tree that can be grown from seeds or conkers. Reaches 10 to 20 feet in height. Collect chestnuts in Autumn.

48. HORSERADISH

Genus: Vegetable.
Benefits: Used to soothe aching joints and muscles when made into a balm. Also stimulates the digestive system and lessens the severity of colds and coughs by clearing the nasal passages.
Parts used: Root.
Growing conditions: Perennial plant that can grow in large containers. Harvest roots in Autumn.

49. JUNIPER

Genus: Tree.
Benefits: Berries have diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects. Used to treat urinary tract infections, rheumatism and good for gently lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Parts used: Ripe berries.
Growing conditions: Evergreen conifer that prefers full sun. Drought-tolerant and frost hardy.

50. KIWIFRUIT

Genus: Fruit.
Benefits: High in vitamin C, E, magnesium and copper. Beneficial for improved heart function, improving eye health and improving the quality of skin and hair growth.
Parts used: Fruiting body.
Growing conditions: Climbing plant that prefers part sun and shade. Needs well-drained rich soil. Both male and female plants needed to pollinate for fruit.

51. LADY’S MANTLE

Genus: Flowering plant.
Benefits: Stops external bleeding and encourages blood-clotting when applied as a balm. The tea is effective in preventing excessive menstrual bleeding and diarrhea.
Parts used: Dried leaves and flowering stems.
Growing conditions: Perennial ground cover that prefers dappled sunlight. Slow growing.

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