Hair Alternative Medicine

Guide To Some Common Herbs That Heal


Herbs have long been an acceptable way to fight common ailments and while they should not take the place of medical advice, can be a great supplement to your current medical care. There are many common herbs that have healing properties which you may not even know about.

Some of the herbs like garlic, parsley, rosemary and cayenne you may associate more with cooking, but these plants also have medicinal properties that you can easily put to use by using them in teas, compresses and even as spices in your meals!

Some common healing herbs include:

Aloe Vera
The gel within this plant is reputed to heal wounds and other skin problems such as sunburn. It is also a strong laxative. The plant can be grown in your garden in tropical climates or on your window sill. Slit open the leaves and use the juice inside.

Cayenne
Cayenne is great for the circulation and it's no wonder with it's spicy bite! You can use it in your food, or if you are really brave, in a tea. You can also take it in a capsule. It is said that Cayenne will help to expedite the healing effects of other herbs.

Chamomile
This herb has many uses. In a tea, it has a relaxing effect and can sooth the digestive system. It is also excellent for the skin when applied topically in a cream or lotion. Many herbal soaps, shampoos and lotions include this herb which has been used since ancient times.

Echinacea
This much publicized herb can help stabilize the immune system. It can be taken as a pill or tincture or pulled out of the ground an eaten as a snack! You may have some of these purple daisy like flowers growing near you and not even realize that they have medicinal properties.

Garlic
You thought it was just a tasty root to put on bread but this herb has been used since ancient Egypt and has properties that strengthen the immune system. It is used as a treatment for infections, coughs and colds.

Ginger
Our herb guide likes ginger as it can be used in so many dishes. It is reputed to aid in circulation.

Parsley
Rich in potassium, this herb is often used as a garnish and left uneaten. I suggest you put it right in your salad and eat it up - it has many vitamins and is reputed to strengthen the kidneys and help with waste removal.

Rosemary
This herb stimulates circulation and aids in memory.

St. John's Wort
No herb guide would be complete without mention of this herb which is used to treat mild depression and elevate mood.

Lee Dobbins writes for pet and health related websites. Visit http://www.herbs-home-remedies.com for more on natural home remedies and herbs. Don't forget to check their extensive article database.


MORE RESOURCES:

Alternative Health Practices Complement Mainstream Approach
Patch
Interested in alternative health practices? Dr. Yvonne Kleine, a Bayport resident, Naturopath and Ph. D Nutritionist, introduces her new column and asks ...



Mel Evans/AP
NPR
"We are very supportive of alternative medicine," says Dr. Sacared Bodison, director of the student health center. All-nighters and good health don't mix. ...

and more »


WISC Madison

Pawlenty's Budget Contradicts His Own Executive Order, Instructs State To ...
Huffington Post (blog)
(a) The commissioner shall develop and authorize a demonstration project to test alternative and innovative health care delivery systems, ...
The Downside of Medicare--And AlternativesHuffington Post (blog)
Get Politics AlertsHuffington Post (blog)

all 481 news articles »


stv.tv

Alternative to alcohol pricing policy produced
Press and Journal
Under the proposals published yesterday, revenue would go to the UK Treasury and be reinvested in public health projects across Scotland instead of boosting ...
Sturgeon sets the minimum price of alcohol at 45p a unitHerald Scotland
Scotland pursues 45p-per-unit minimum priceOfflicence News
Scottish government names minimum alcohol priceNetdoctor
DeHavilland (press release) (subscription) -BBC News -Independent
all 369 news articles »


The Voice of Russia

Alternatives in anti-dengue drive pushed
ABS CBN News
Former Health Secretary Jaime Galvez Tan said communities with pools of stagnant water would benefit from the alternative product in efforts to control the ...
Alternative medicines can't cure dengue: DOHMalaya

all 42 news articles »


Dispensaries Speaking Out Against Proposed Ban
KKCO-TV
"They take the dispensaries away, now we're forced to go on the street," said Samantha McClellan, an employee of Mesa Alternative Health & Wellness and a ...
Pot shop owners far from mellow about closing their doorsGrand Junction Sentinel

all 11 news articles »


Bionovo, Berkeley researcher receive NIH grant to develop obesity drugs
Drug Store News
2) The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine's small business technology transfer program, part of the National Institutes of Health, ...
Bionovo Receives NIH Grant to Develop Drugs for the Treatment of Female ...PR Newswire (press release)

all 14 news articles »


Wyden Defects on ObamaCare
Wall Street Journal
The Secretary of Health and Human Services would need to approve the ObamaCare alternative of Oregon or any other states, and the waivers don't start until ...

and more »


Text messages little help in remembering the Pill
Reuters
The researchers suggest that alternative reminder systems, used by 68 percent of the participants who didn't receive text messages, may have played a role. ...

and more »


TopNews United Kingdom (blog)

Oregon Public Health Department issues advisory for North Fork Reservoir
OregonLive.com
Those who use water directly from the North Fork Reservoir are also advised to use an alternative water source and the public is warned that toxins cannot ...
Toxic algae levels confirmed in South UmpquaNRToday.com
Coos County's Sru Lake Contains High Algae LevelsKEZI TV

all 41 news articles »

Google News

home | Iridology | "Mind Machines" | "Alternative Health" site map | Iridology Site Map | "Alternative Botox"
© 2000 - 2010