Garlic is good for the heart, helps lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL), aids in lowering blood pressure, remedy for arteriosclerosis, boosts immune system to fight infection, with antioxidant properties, cough and cold remedy, relives sore throat, toothache, aids in the treatment of tuberculosis, helps relieve rheumatism pain and with anticoagulant properties.

The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) studied that a higher intakes of onion and garlic were associated with a reduced risk of intestinal cancer. While, the Iowa Women’s Study findings showed a strong association between garlic consumption and colon cancer risk.

Dandelions are highly nutritious and contain several vitamins and minerals to promote well-being. Dandelion leaves contains more beta-carotene than carrots, which is important for improving a person’s ability to see in dim light. The leaves contain iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc, as well as vitamins B-1, B-2, B-5, B-6, B-12, C, D, E, and P.

Dandelions are edible and a rich source of vitamin A. It has also been used as a Chinese medicine to treat inflammation and infection. It is being studied for use in the treatment of liver disease, cancer and Alzheimer disease. Dandelions are regarded as one of the very best herbs known for gall bladder, spleen and liver complaints, and one of the safest and most active plant diuretics.

Sweet violets have been eaten since ancient times. Historical references date the usage back 2,000 years. Ancient Athenians held the sweet violet in high regard for its power both to moderate anger and to cure insomnia. The Roman naturalist Pliny said its roots, if steeped in vinegar, would cure gout, and added that a garland of violets worn about the head would banish headaches and dizziness. Later the Celts mixed the flowers with goat’s milk to make a cosmetic. In the 16th century the English made a syrup of the flowers and used sweet violet as a mild laxative for children. They also employed the syrup to treat a number of adult ailments, including epilepsy, pleurisy, and jaundice.

At different times and places, folk healers have touted the plant as a cure for growths. Since about 500 B.C., the fresh leaves have been used in poultice form to treat skin cancer, and this belief in violets’ efficacy as a cancer cure unfortunately continues to this day- with virtually no scientific proof to back it up.