Foundation for a Green Future, Inc.

Foundation for a Green Future, Inc.
4 Archdale Road
Boston, MA 02131
United States

ph: 617-477-4840

karen@foundationforagreenfuture.org

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Healing Plants

Plants are powerful - they help us heal and feel good.  We hope you will learn about these plants and depending on your needs and preferences, consider planting them in your own garden, be it outside on your porch, in your yard or on your kitchen counter!

  • Lavender

    1. Antiseptic and disenfectant
    2. Cures digestive problems by reducing "bad" bacteria
    3. Reduces insomnia, anxiety and restlessness - helps relax
    4. Relieves headaches
    5. Eliminates dandruff
    6. Calms itchy skin
    7. Adds phytonutrients to any meal
    8. Treats skin problems such as acne, burns, dry skin, sunburns, etc.

    Lavender


    



  • Sage

    1. Antioxidant
    2. Anti-inflammatory
    3. Improves brain function
    4. May reduce Alzheimer's disease


    

  • Mint

    1. Promotes good digestion and oral health
    2. Reduces nausea
    3. Remedy for headaches
    4. Breath freshener
    5. Heals respiratory disorders and congestion
    6. Beneficial for asthma sufferers
    7. Helps prevent cancer
    8. Improves memory


    

  • Echinacea - American Coneflower

    1. Used to reduce the symptomsof  the common cold or flu
    2. Reduce headaches
    3. Kills yeast
    4. Slows or stops growth of bacteria
    5. Stimulates growth of new tissue
    6. Combats inflammation
    7. Helps treat wounds


    

  • Oregano

    1.Powerful antibiotic
    2.Highest ranking antioxidant herb - higher than blueberries
    3.Disinfectant
    4. Suppresses cancer cell growth
    5.Improves digestion

    Oregano


    

  • Kale

    April 2, 2012 - Alison Lewis, on MindBodyGreen:

     1. Low in calories, high in fiber, zero fat - AIDS DIGESTION

    2. High in iron - SUPPORTS FORMATION OF HEMOGLOBIN, CELL GROWTH, LIVER FUNCTION
    3. High in Vitamin K - PROTECTS AGAINST VARIOUS CANCERS & ALZHEIMER'S
    4. High in antioxidants.
    5. Contains omega-3 fatty acids - ANTI-IMFLAMMATORY - fights arthritic, asthma  and auto-immune disorders
    6. Lowers cholesterol levels and helps cardiovascular function.
    7.High in Vitamin A - HELPS VISION,SKIN AND PREVENTS LUNG CANCER
    8.High in Vitamin C  - HELPS IMMUNE SYSTEM, METABOLISM, HYDRATION
    9. Calcium - PREVENTS BONE LOSS, MAINTAIN CARTILAGE & JOINT FLEXIBILITY
    10. Great detox to keep body and liver healthy. 


    

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Foundation for a Green Future, Inc.
4 Archdale Road
Boston, MA 02131
United States

ph: 617-477-4840

karen@foundationforagreenfuture.org