Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Herbal teas

Green tea is probably the most popular tea among consumers of herbal teas. Green tea stays in the limelight with discussions among herbal supplement advocates. The health benefits of green tea are wide ranging. This herbal tea improves overall circulation, helps fight the flu virus, helps with lowering blood sugar, lowers blood cholesterol, provides help in fighting bacterial infections throughout the body, and is a strong anti-oxidant for cleansing the body.

Ginger is the herbal supplement which benefits cold and flu-like symptoms, helps with stomach cramps and nausea, and improves overall circulation. The herbal supplement ginger is an often forgotten herbal supplement, but is a wonderful tea to implement into your herbal tea time.

Burdock cleanses the blood and is an herbal tea known to benefit the regulation of blood sugar. People who enjoy the benefits of this herbal tea also report that medical professionals have advised that patients who have had prolonged liver problems, suddenly have some liver improvements, not cures mind you, but improvement in the complications.

Hawthorn teas are popular among herbal tea consumers who want instant results. The tea is known to help cleanse the blood and aid in lowering blood sugar as well as helping with significant liver complications.

Kava Kava is one of the herbal teas which has been credited for helping with overall heart health, while lowering cholesterol and helping maintain a healthier blood pressure. Kava Kava is the tea which is credited for being the heart healthy tea

Chamomile teas are some of the more popular herbal teas. The teas offer benefits to stomach complications such as acid reflux, help with anxiety and nerves as well as help with cold symptoms. Chamomile teas are easy to drink and many people find that they develop a love for the flavor.

Fennel teas also help with stomach cramps. However, the most notable difference in health is the weight gain, so be careful if you choose to use fennel; you may pack on some unwanted pounds. If you need to put on weight, fennel is effective in increasing your appetite.

Dandelion teas are gaining in popularity because of the substantial use of the tea as a diuretic. The herbal supplement, fennel tea will benefit a sore throat and coughing.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ginseng


Ginseng
The root is used. Excellent for low blood pressure. Increases the capillary
circulation of the brain and also helps with nervous exhaustion. Useful for
chest troubles, colds stomach and lungs.

Gotu Kola
Contains remarkable rejuvenating properties. Is known as “The Secret of
Perpetual Youth.” It strengthens the heart, memory and brain.

Henna
Use the leaves and root. Effective treatment for the liver and skin
infections.

Hops
Has a remarkable relaxing effect on the central nervous system. It is also
effective for anemia and restoring the appetite.

Horsetail
Contains a great deal of silica, which helps keep the elasticity in the skin.
Also an effective diuretic and helps with kidney stones.

Hydrangea
Use dried roots, rhizomes. The greatest use for Hydrangea is for treating
enlarged prostate glands. It is also effective for urinary infections like
cystitis, including stones.



Monday, August 15, 2011

Aniseed


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.

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.