Actinomycetoma is a chronic subcutaneous infection caused by aerobic branching actinomycetes. Its clinical features are firm tumefaction of the affected site and the presence of abscesses, nodules, and sinuses that drain a seropurulent exudate containing filamenting granules.
Green Tea. Green tea is widely known in the United States as a rich source of polyphenols, which are antioxidant chemicals that may reduce the risk of cancer. However, green tea may also offer benefits for diabetics. It may help slow the conversion of carbohydrates from starchy foods, such as potatoes and corn, into glucose, according to Phyllis Balch, author of Prescription for Herbal Healing..
Researchers also found that people who had sports drinks with green tea for 12 weeks lowered their levels of triglycerides, a blood fat linked to heart disease. Catechins (the antioxidants in the tea) are thought to boost energy and enhance fat-burning, and they may influence body composition in other ways.