Herbal Remedies

What is Herbal Remedies?

Herbal Remedies is defined as the ancient practice of herbal medicine that is utilized in all the schools of medicine. Herbal Remedy, also known as medicinal Botany, medical herbalism,herbal medicine, herbology, botanical medicine and phytotherapy, is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts.

Natural, Herbal Home Remedies For Common Diseases

Psyllium husk is derived from the seed of the Plantago ovata plant. This time-tested herb has been described in ancient Ayurvedic literature as an emollient, gentle laxative, cooling and diuretic, hence, it is a popular home remedy for constipation.

Joint Support - Arthritis, Joint ache, cracking joints, old age related joint stiffness

Lung Support - Bronchitis, Dry Cough, hayfever, sneezing, lung dryness, chest discomfort

Lung Support - Asthma, Coughing, allergies, lymphatic cleansing, wheezing, excess phlegm

Heart Support - Cholesterol, Palpitations, irregular heartbeat, abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, angina pectoris, poor circulation

Herbal Remedies Information

Ayurveda was originally known to have been first developed and established by the great sages who developed India's original systems of meditation and Yoga over 5,000 years ago. The study of Ayurveda includes such aspects as herbal medicine, dietetics, body work, surgery, psychology and spirituality.

In Ayurveda, some herbs are used for centuries to promote positive health and maintain the body's defences, so that opportunistic viruses and bacteria are not allowed to overwhelm the host.

Herbal Remedies and Natural Remedies

Ginkgo Bibola act as a vascular-dilator which promotes blood and oxygen circulation to the brain, which in return helps short-term memory; promotes mental alertness; sharpens mental focus and concentration; offers significant protection against Alzheimer's disease; supplies blood nourishment to every part of the body; helps prevent strokes by preventing the formation of blood clots.

Golden seal root boosts a sluggish glandular system; helps regulate liver function; kills poison in the body; cleanses mucous membranes; aids in all digestive problems from peptic ulcers to colitis; fights infection and inflammation; increases the effectiveness of insulin; strengthens the immune system, colon, liver, pancreas, spleen, lymphatic, and respiratory systems;

Medicinal Herbs use, Herbal Remedies, pictures of herbs

ALLSPICE - Active ingredient is eugenol, same as cloves. Topical pain relief, tea and mouthwash.

ANISE - Seven tsp. of seed to one quart water, boil down by half, add 4 tbsp. of honey, take two tsp to calm a cough. Drink tea for memory, aid digestion, and a wash for oily skin.

ANNATO - (Lipstick tree)- Lightly crushed seeds added to food is like natural gas-x.

ARROW ROOT POWDER - One tbsp in a cup of juice every few hours to relieve diarrhea. Poultice to soothe skin inflammations.

ASAFOETIDA - Buy the tincture in Indian shops. They add a drop to many dishes to relieve stomach pains (gas). Insect repellent. Topical use to heal ulcerated sores.

ASPARAGUS - Boil in water and drink the water for kidney problems. Dissolves uric acid deposits and promotes urination.

Natural Remedy / Herbal Medicine

CORIANDER - Coriander tea can be used topically to remove unpleasant odors in the genital area for men and women. The tea can be held in the mouth to relieve the pain of a toothache. Can also be drank to relieve flatulence and indigestion.

DILL - Bring one pint of white wine almost to a boil, remove from heat and add 4 tsp of dill seeds, let steep 30 minutes and strain. Drink 1 ½ cups a half hour before retiring to sleep well. To the same directions, but substitute for the 4 tsp of dill, instead add 1 tsp each of anise, caraway, coriander and dill to stimulate the flow of breast milk in nursing mothers. Chewing dill seeds removes bad breath.

FENNEL - Chewing fennel seeds relieves bad breath. Fennel seed tea sweetens breastmilk. Fennel tea relieves colic in infants.

FENUGREEK - Use as a tea as an excellent relief for colic and fever in children. 1 tbsp ground fenugreek seed taken in the diet daily can reduce cholesterol. 8 tsps of seed presoaked in 4 cups cold water for 4 hours, then boil for 2 minutes, strain and drink 1 cup a day to ease hay fever attacks.

GARLIC - Ultimate antibiotic. Useful even for sexually transmitted diseases. Strongly recommended for hypoglycemia, and diabetes. Destroys intestinal parasites. Reduces cholesterol. Repels insects, and reduces sting effects of insects and red ants.