HEALING
HERBS Every society has
relied on the healing power of
herbs to treat
illness, and in
some cultures ,
herbal medicines still
prevails.
Interests in medicinal herbs
has grown dramatically
in recent years.
Consumers now have
a wide variety
of herbal supplements
to choose from
to help prevent
and treat many
diseases, including heart
disease, cancer, arthritis,
low immunity, depression,
common colds, and
menopausal concerns.
Many people think
of herbs as
medicine used only
by alternative practioners
who do not
use conventional medical
practices. But in
fact herbal medicine
is a precursor
of modern pharmacology.. About
one- fourth of all
prescription medicines come
from herbs and
other plants. And
many physicians and
researchers are taking
a new look
at traditional herbal
remedies.
It is also able to
touch all symptoms
of something that
need to come
to balance: mental, emotional,
physical, spiritual. Anything
that goes on
in the mind
also goes on in the
body, and anything
goes on in
the body also
is reflected in
the mind.
For example
, emotional agitation
and overwhelm is
often expressed also
in an agitated
and overwhelmed digestive
system, or a
red hot angry
blister may often
be reflected by a red
hot angry mood.
It does not
act as a
drug that can force a
state of consciousness
upon you. As
we become more
ourselves and have less
need for symptoms. We
also become more
able to embody
our inherent wisdom
and more able
to nourish ourselves.
The popular medicinal
herbs are recommended
below:
Aloe vera-
The leaves of this
plant exude a
soothing gel that
is effective when
used externally to
treat minor burns
, cuts,
insect bites, and
stings. Some herbalists
recommend taking the
juice internally as
a tonic or
treat inflammatory digestive
disorders.
Bilberry- The
exract is herbal
remedy for maintaining
healthy vision and
treating various eye
disorders, including macular
degeneration, as well as treating night
blindness and poor
vision from daytime
glare.
Echinacea- Some
preparation made from
the purple cone flower
can increase immune
function and help
reduce the severity
of viral infections
such as the
common cold
Feverfew- This
herb reduces the
frequency and intensity
of migraines
Gingo biloba-The herbal
remedy is said
to improve memory
proplems related to
ageing.
Ginseng- The
Chinese have long
used to stenghten
the immune system,
alleviate fever and
pain, promote wound
healing over come
depression and fatigue
and treat impotence.
Hawthorn- the
herb used in
the past as
both a diuretic
and a treatment
for kidney and
bladder stones, is
one of the
most widely prescribed
heat remedies in
Europe.
Licorice- It
is helpful for
respiratory proplems, coughs
and sorethroats,
Milk thistle- Well
known for treatment of
liver -related disorders,
this herb protects
the liver from
toxins. It may
be effective in
the treatment of
cirrhosis
And hepatitis.
Netelle- Its
ability to control
hay fever symptoms
such as nasal
congestion and watery
eyes.
ST. john’s
wort- Used to
treat cases of
mild depression,
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