Taureans have a strong constitution and a sturdy build; the women – a fine figure (the rule of Venus), and they are sometimes inclined to put on weight (the exaltation of the Moon). The throat may be weak, with a tendency to tonsillitis. Problems with the cervical lymph nodes and the thyroid are possible, so it is worth consulting an endocrinologist. Sometimes the heart is susceptible to illness and fainting may occur. Venus gives Taureans a love of comfort and ease; they like to eat well, Taurean women often cook superbly, and the temptation often arises to eat more heartily than a healthy way of life requires. On the whole Taureans look after their health and follow a doctor's advice and a daily routine in a disciplined way (Saturn in kinship), yet they do not like unnecessary movement (Mars in exile) and are hard to persuade to take up exercise. Moderate physical activity is desirable. The plants of Taurus: root vegetables - carrot, beetroot, turnip, swede, cabbage, potato, bulbs, which are useful not only as dietary foods but are also used in folk medicine as a remedy for sore throats. Berries: strawberry and wild strawberry (in these not only the berries are medicinal but also the stems and leaves, no less effective than the fruit). The plants of Taurus are used to treat throat complaints, disorders of carbohydrate metabolism and obesity.