posted October 05, 2007 04:12 AM         

There is something disturbing yet exhilarating about watching a Venus Fly Trap seize it's prey. It's nothing but cheap entertainment for us twisted plant types but for the Venus Fly Trap, well, they wouldn't exist without it.

In the wild, these plants grow in nutrient-poor bogs in North America so devouring innocent insects is an important part of their diet.

So as you can imagine it's bound to be filled with protein!

The Venus Fly-Trap Plant (Dionaea Muscipula) is a species of carnivorous plants that contains a powerful immune modulator "naphthoquinone plumbagin". Published scientific research indicates that plumbagins used in low doses are potent stimulators of macrophage activity, anti-mutagenic, elevates HDL, the good cholesterol, and prevented bacterial resistance to antibiotics in animal studies. Metabolic effects: - increases or normalizes body temperature (anecdotal reports).

Sounds healthy to me!

Recipe #1 Venus Delight Tea

Ingredients:
Fresh Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) whole plant, Organic grape alcohol content: 25%, Filtered water, Fresh Herb Strength 1:1.
(Shake well before using) Mix 15-30 drops in warm water and take this tea 1-3 times daily.
*Users report a dramatically increased sense of well-being and energy.
Source

*One account has it that the plant was used by the ancient Greeks to banish sorrow and induce restful sleep. Obviously its nectar or some other component has a sedative influence.

CAUTION: It is known to be toxic to small reptiles. Don't share dinner with your lizard!
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