Senna is an ancient plant which was used for remedial purposes by people during the epochs of old civilisations such as the ancient Egyptian civilization. The tropical plant which belongs to the Cassia family is well known in countries such as Sudan where the leaves of the plant are used to cure stomach problems, notably acute constipation. This is mainly because Senna (Or Sana Makki as it is known in East Africa) has a unique ability to act as an effective laxative which can relieve the bowel and work on the colon in a rapid manner. That is why most the aperient and stool softeners sold in pharmacies contain Senna. It has to be emphasized that the leaves of the Senna are a more effective purgative than the pods of the plant.
A typical petty subsistent economy crop for farmers in the less developed countries such as Sudan, sesame is a popular tropical agricultural product which is also cultivated in many parts of Asia. One of its properties is that it can grow well and give high yield even with minimal rainfall. In countries such as Sudan it is one of the main rain-fed agricultural crops. Not only is sesame used as an important source of cooking vegetable oil, but it is also used in making confectionary and Middle East Salad such as Tahina (a type of creamy paste used as an appetizer). Recently, sesame has become an important ingredient in the confectionary, biscuit industry as well as in bakeries. This is in addition to its numerous curative qualities (in many African countries they grind sesame and use its oil to remedy chronic cough). This is in addition to the fact that sesame seeds contain antioxidants which can hinder the development and the spread of cancerous cells.
Mankind has cultivated walnuts since the time of ancient civilizations. From a medical point of view, Walnuts’ advantages were recorded in the history during both the Greek and Roman civilizations. Like other types of nuts, walnuts have many important benefits traits such as lowering the cholesterol in the blood and decreasing the risk of high blood pressure (provided they are consumed with a low amount of salt). The delectable and crispy nut is as nutrients-rich as almonds, cashew and pistachio. The kernels are enriched with many noteworthy health-benefits essential for the optimum health and wellness. Walnuts are also rich in Omega 3 many vitamins including vitamin E. It also has antioxidant arsenal which can help in reducing the hazard of various types of cancer.
