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The Many Benefits of Herbal Tea Remedies

11. December 2009

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Herbal tea, which is also called a tisane, is not made from tea leaves but is an herbal mixture which can include roots, seeds, leaves or dried flowers.  It is basically a mixture of botanicals designed to promote good health and relieve pain and other symptoms. Herbal tea remedies can provide many important health benefits.  They [...]

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Use Herbs To Boost Your Memory

10. December 2009

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Do you find yourself becoming more and more forgetful?  Are you having a hard time remembering things, or do you tend to forget why you went into a certain room?  Using herbs is a natural, safe and effective way to boost your memory.  There are several well known natural herbs and supplements that can help [...]

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Herbal Skin Care- Herbs That Can Help You Have A Great Complexion

29. November 2009

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Today there are hundreds if not thousands of skin care products on the market.  However, some of them contain harmful chemicals that may in fact damage your skin rather than help it.  Herbal skin care products on the other hand are all natural solutions which use herbs to help fight off the effects of aging, [...]

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Herbal Remedies for Insomnia

18. November 2009

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Insomnia is a common problem today.  It can be described as the inability to fall asleep or just the lack of a restful, healthy sleep.  Insomnia can be caused by a number of factors including depression, stress, other emotional disorders, environmental factors, and physical imbalances among others.  Herbal remedies for insomnia are used to help [...]

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Herbal Weight Loss Remedies

16. November 2009

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As we all know there is no magic bullet for weight loss.  The only secret to losing weight is to burn more calories  than you consume.  However, there are some herbal weight loss remedies that may help in your goal to lose weight.  There are two main ways that herbs help with weight loss.  They [...]

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Effective Herbal Acne Treatments

5. November 2009

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Happy Halloween everyone. Acne is an annoying problem that over eighty percent of teenagers suffer from.  More and more adults these days are also suffering from adult acne.  There are hundreds of different over the counter acne products and prescriptions available.  However, some of these acne products contain harsh chemicals that can have damaging side effects.  [...]

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Are Herbal Teas or Herbal Capsules Better For You

22. October 2009

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Herbal remedies have been used for centuries in native and traditional societies to help cure disease and to promote good health.  Today herbal remedies are an alternative we can consider to western medicine.  Many important healthy benefits can be derived from using herbal treatment solutions.  One of the biggest benefits is that all natural ingredients [...]

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An Introduction To Herbal Medicine

14. October 2009

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Herbal medicine is the practice of an alternative or non-Western form of medicine that is based around the use of herbs in the forms of raw herbs, herbal tinctures, herbal extracts, herbal supplements as well as teas, ointments, capsules and tablets.  The ingredients for these herbal remedies come from plant materials. Herbal medicine has been practiced [...]

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Herbal Remedies For Asthma Relief

10. October 2009

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Millions of adults and children suffer from asthma, which is a respiratory condition that causes the lungs and throat to constrict and makes it hard to breathe.  Although there are many asthma medications available, there are also herbal remedies which can help with reducing attacks and help to strengthen the lungs and immune system.  Herbal [...]

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An Introduction To Chinese Herbal Medicine

10. October 2009

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Chinese herbal medicine is actually a subset of a bigger healing system which is referred to as Traditional Chinese Medicine.  This healing system includes exercise, dietary advice and acupuncture along with Chinese herbal medicine.  The principles that underlie Traditional Chinese Medicine are much different from Western medicine.  It is based on the Yin and Yang [...]

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Herbal Treatments for Eczema

4. October 2009

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Eczema Eczema is a inflammation of the epidermis. The term is applied to a range of skin conditions that include dryness, swelling, itching, flaking,blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding. Although scarring is rare, area of temporary skin discoloration  may appear due to healed lesions. Here’s some herbal remedies for Eczema Neem (Azadirachta indica): One of the most powerful blood [...]

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Herbal Ginseng

3. October 2009

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In recent years, Herbal ginseng, otherwise known as Panax, has acquired a new niche in the international market. This herbaceous perennial has been traded for the last 5,000 years. So why the sudden interest? In Eastern cultures, this slow-growing plant is famous for its ability to assist the body in battling stress and disease. Ginseng [...]

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Small Herbal Dictionary

3. October 2009

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Abortificant- causes induced or spontaneous abortion Alterative- helps to restore normal health, cleanses and purifies the blood, gradually restores normal bodily functions Analgesic- relieves pain Anaphrodisiac- reduces the sexual appetites Anthelmintic- helps kill and get rid of parasites in the body Antibacterial- destroys or stops the growth of bacteria Antibiotic-destroys or stops the growth of microorganisms in the [...]

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Herbal Homeopathy

3. October 2009

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This is my own, personal experience with using a herbal homeopathic remedy. I am not a doctor or a medical professional. The below describes what has worked for me. Before delving into the world of herbal homeopathy, please consult your doctor! Since I was a junior in high school, It seemed that every Winter, I would [...]

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Native Herbal Remedies

3. October 2009

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In olden times, before the pharmaceutical industry took birth, developed and flourished, how did man cure his illnesses? He turned to nature. By experimentation and experience, he discovered several natural substances possessing medicinal properties useful in getting rid of many common and prevalent ailments. Herbal remedies thus occupied an important role for the restoration of [...]

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Herbal Remedies For Your Pets

3. October 2009

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“In the wild, animals instinctively seek out healing herbs to help them when they are ill or undernourished. In fact, Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of medicine, respected dogs very highly for their ability to seek out and eat medicinal herbs in the wild. This ability is shared by other animals, including cats. We are [...]

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Herbs for Yeast Infections

20. September 2009

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Women who take oral contraceptives are at risk of vaginal yeast infections, and thrush can also occur during pregnancy. Because of its adaptability, it can easily be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. And with its wide spectrum of symptoms, a yeast infection can remain undetected in areas of the body such [...]

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Common Questions & Answers When Taking Herbs

7. September 2009

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What are the benefits of wildcrafting? Wildcrafting is the act of harvesting plants from the natural environment in which they choose to grow. Some wild plants are difficult to cultivate and others refuse the cultivation process altogether. Often these plants offer us the most potent and useful medical constituents. Sustainable harvesting of these plants protects and [...]

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5 Natural Ways To Boost Your Metabolism

7. September 2009

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Here’s a few natural ways to boost your metabolism. Most Of these can be found right in your panty! Cinnamon It decreases cholesterol levels particularly, lowering bad cholesterol while leaving good cholesterol the same. It is cinnamons effect on blood sugar that makes it a potential help in the battle against obesity, insulin resistance, occasionally known as “prediabetes,” [...]

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Lowering cholesterol with artichoke leaf extract

7. September 2009

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There’s some research recommending that artichoke leaf extract may help to lower cholesterol. Artichoke leaf extract may work by limiting the synthesis of cholesterol in the body. Artichokes also contain a compound called cynarin, thought to increase bile production in the liver and speed the flow of bile from the gallbladder, each of which [...]

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Herbal Supplements for Menopause

7. September 2009

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A number of herbal additions are on the market to help women deal with their menopause symptoms. Anxiousness, depression, and hot flashes are among the most typical signs of menopause and women are looking for possible choices to standard medicine to solve these issues. Some of the most typical herbal and botanical additions used during [...]

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Herbs used To Treat Depression and Anxiety

7. September 2009

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A mix of herbs are typically better and preferred for treatment of depression. The tonics are prepared with special consideration to neutralizing the side-effects due to one and with consideration to the explicit situation of the individual who is taking it. Noted below are examples of herbal tonics used for depression. As usual, you should [...]

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