Garlic belongs to the onion group and is a cultivated plant. It is grown in the Latin countries. The Garlic leaves are narrow, long and flat and the bulb comprises of bulblets that is referred to as cloves. All these cloves are enclosed within a skin in a white sac. Garlic is not only significant for medicinal purpose, but is also used widely for seasoning. Garlic is common ingredient in Europe and is consumed largely in the regular diet. Garlic contains stimulant and stomachic properties that are useful for diuretic, diaphoretic, stimulant and expectorant. The healing powers are marvelous. Garlic juice also serves as suppuration in wounds. Garlic is said to avert cattle anthrax. Earlier garlic was used for leprosy. Garlic syrups are appropriate for asthma, coughs, lungs disorders, chronic bronchitis and for breathing difficulty. Garlic is seasoned with all types of food mainly because it is known for its medicinal powers.

Magnesium is another mineral which is deemed essential for all biological life. As an essential part of basic nucleic acid, magnesium ions, together with phosphate ions, are also required for over 300 catalytic reactions of enzymes. Any enzymes synthesizing or utilizing adenosine triphosphate require a magnesium ion. Incredulously enough, magnesium deficiency is the most widespread deficiency, affecting a third of the population in the United States only, with third world countries surpassing the count easily. Being also essential, together with calcium and phosphorus, in the skeletal structure, magnesium deficiency is viewed as a main factor in ailments such as osteoporosis. Naturally available through cereals, green leafy vegetables, nuts, spices, tea, cocoa and coffee, magnesium is available as a supplement in magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate form, whereby the latter is viewed as more bioavailable.

Papaya Fruit is of the plant carica papaya in the genus carica and is the first fruit tree to have its genome deciphered. It is often called “paw paw” or “big melon” and tastes similar to peaches and pineapples without the tartness. It is good for balancing nutrition and aids the digestive system and heart because it has no cholesterol and no saturated fats while containing Vitamin A, calcium, iron, fiber and a high amount of Vitamin C. It also contains some Vitamin E, magnesium, niacin, foliate, phosphorous, potassium, lipids and amino acids. Green papaya fruit and the latex of its tree have an enzyme called papain, which is a protease that is useful in tenderizing meats. Papain is also used as a topical ointment to treat cuts, rashes, burns and stings. The black seeds of the papaya fruit are edible, spicy, and can be finely ground as a substitute for black pepper. There are claims, though not proven, that papaya has strong contraceptive qualities as phytochemicals inherent may suppress the effects of progesterone. Folk medicine claims it can be used as a laxative or analgesic, is antibacterial, hypotensive, an amebicide or cardiotonic.

Valerian Root is a perennial plant, which can bloom into pink and white flowers that have a scent perceived as sweetly. It can be found in Europe and some areas in Asia, recently also in North America, where it has been imported. The sedative and anxiolytic properties of the valerian roots have been known to mankind for centuries. Valerian root extracts contain many pharmacologically active substances, some which are valeric acid, GABA, isovaleramide, valerine, valerianine, actinidine, an essential oil that contains sesquiterpenes, and many more. Since that valerian has been used as a pain reliever, anti convulsant, a sedative and for migraine treatment, the primary use has been always related to the GABA receptor system. It has been recommended as a potent sleeping agent.