Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Kind of herbal


Balm of Gilead
Also known as Poplar buds and Balsam Poplar. Bark and leaves are
used to alleviate discomfort of cough colds, lung trouble and kidneys.
Secondary, the buds can be used as a tea for gargling making it an
excellent remedy for sore throats, coughs and laryngitis.

Balm
Also known as Lemon Balm, Sweet Balm or Melissa. Using the green
leaves and flowers, balm is a natural deterrent to perspiration, will also
bring boils to a head, is useful for stings and toothache as well as
flatulence and digestion.

Barberry
Use to correct liver function and promote the flow of bile. Also effective for
the inflammation of the gall bladder due to gall stones.

Basil
Yes this is the same basil that you use in cooking. Create a tea from the
dried herb to treat nausea.

Balmony
Also known as Bitter Herb, Snake Head, Turtle Head or Turtle Broom.
Good for the liver, stomach and used in the treatment of eczema. Also
used in treatment of gall stones, inflammation of the gall-bladder and in
jaundice. It stimulates the appetite, eases colic, dyspepsia and
biliousness and is helpful in debility.

Bayberry
Also known as Candleberry, Waxberry and Wax Myrtle. Use bark, leaves
and flowers. For treatment of sore throat, piles, bleeding of the stomach,
lungs, bowels and very effective as a douche.

Bay
Create a tonic from the leaves for strength. Also aids in digestion and
cramps.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Kind of herbal


Agar Agar
An algae from seaweed, it is a gelatinous natural thickener and is a natural
laxative.

Aniseed
Use the dried fruit. The strong oil in Aniseed provides the basis for its
internal use to ease griping, intestinal colic and flatulence. It also has an
expectorant and anti-spasmodic action and may be used in bronchitis, in
tracheitis where there is persistent irritable coughing, and in whooping
cough. The oil itself can be the base for an ointment to help control lice
and the oil can be used directly in the control of lice.

Angelica
Use both the root and seed. Roots and leaves are used medicinally, the
stems and seeds are used in confectionery. This herb is a useful
expectorant for coughs, bronchitis and pleurisy, especially when they are
accompanied by fever, colds or influenza.

Arrowroot
Use as a demulcent and nutritive food for urinary and bowel affections in
infants and invalids in convalescence.


Apple Tree
Use the bark to create a tonic that will treat gravel in the bladder and also
aid in reducing fever.

Astragalus
Widely used in Chinese Medicine, it boosts the immune system. Use for
anything from the common cold to cancer.

Arnica
Not to be taken internally, this is an excellent treatment for bruises and
sprains. Will also help relieve rheumatic pain as well as pain and
inflammation of phlebitis.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Chamomile


Chamomile tea is a trusted herbal remedy that helps with many common ailments such as insomnia, depression, stomach problems, infections and it is one remedy that has been passed down from generation to generation. Some people actually started to grow chamomile in their herbal gardens and with good reason.

Chamomile tea has been used as a healing drink for centuries so it's no wonder that it is estimated that over 1 million cups are ingested every day. The medicinal properties of this tea are wide and many, but perhaps the best known is it's ability to help you relax. Many people like to drink it before bedtime as a sleep inducer and one herbal medicine guide claims that drinking chamomile tea before bed will stop nightmares

Because of its antiseptic proprieties (it calms pains and reduces swelling), wild chamomile is used externally through cataplasm, enema, throat wash in different afflictions. Wounds with puss, burns, hemorrhoids, throat pains, different ulcerations of the skin, leucorrhea, dental abscess, conjunctivitis, etc. are ameliorated by chamomile. Chamomile has a whole list of benefits, that include things like stress relief, muscle and joint pain relief, antiseptic and antibacterial properties and even the ability to ease annoyances associated with your menstrual cycle, such as PMS and bloating. In addition to these, chamomile has been known to aid in the relief of digestive problems, such as gas, diarrhea, bloating, and sore stomachs.