How herbs for the immune system improve your health
The human body is a complex system of actions and reactions where each organ, gland and body system has a dedicated role. The immune system acts as a sort of a watch dog and comes into action the moment there is something wrong with the body, a bacterial invasion, for example.Simply said, your immune system […]
Herbal antibiotic or conventional antibiotic?
Article courtesy of Native Remedies
The rapid pace of our lifestyles has resulted in a negligent behavior towards the environment. We have also paid no heed to warnings that maintain that a fast and stressful lifestyle is detrimental to overall and long-term health. There has been a vast increase in the incidence of diseases caused by […]
Identifying Specific Herbs and Their Uses
Agar Agar: An algae from seaweed, it is a gelatinous natural thickener and is a natural laxative.
Agrimony: A valuable remedy for the digestive system it stimulates the digestive and liver secretions. It is also the herb of choice for appendicitis. Also treats incontinence, sore throats and laryngitis. As a salve it will aid in […]
Choosing the Right Herb
Nothing in the makeup of a plant tells us in what way it would be used the best. There are over a half million known herbs that could be used as possible remedies. In China, The Chinese Herbalist practitioners have over 2,000 that are readily available in their pharmacies.
Herbal remedies around the globe very in […]
Harmful Effects and Things to Avoid
Herbs are good medicine. There is no doubt about that fact. However, there are over 300,000 higher plant species. A good herbalist may know of one or two thousand of them. This means that even an experienced herbalist can make mistakes. Let’s take a look at some of the most common problems.
Pregnant women should […]
Quick Facts and Tips
Hemorrhoids: Cayenne will stimulate circulation. Nettles and Irish Moss increase blood circulation. A potato suppository (raw potato) inserted overnight brings healing to hemorrhoids. Slippery Elm or Flax Seed will do the same.
Diarrhea: Barley or rice water stop diarrhea. Boil one cup of rice or barley in 8 cups of water for on hour. Celery […]