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Alternative Medicines for Infertility
Infertility is the inability of a woman and man to conceive children. At any given time, approximately one in six couples is infertile. Infertile couples may become fertile later; the condition of sterility, however, has more finality.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Infertility
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Alternative Medicines for Influenza
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory tract. Many different viruses cause the sickness, and the particular strain dictates the severity of the symptoms. The flu strikes in outbreaks and epidemics, affecting a large group of people at once.
Many alte... | null | null | null | null | null |
Throwing up, as everyone knows, is not pleasant. Usually, but not always, it's preceded by a queasy sensation in the belly, called nausea. The two conditions can be a sign that the stomach is irritated (by a certain food or medicine, too much food or alcohol, or an infection) or a symptom of a disorder (such as motion ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Alternative Medicines for Obesity
Obesity means having too much body fat. To meet this definition, one must weigh approximately 20 percent or more above one's desirable body weight. Age, height, and body frame help determine ideal body weight.
Alternative therapies treat obesity without drugs or surgery. All emphasize ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Alternative Medicines for Pregnancy Discomforts
Pregnancy brings with it a menu of discomforts that can come and go throughout the nine months. Hormonal changes and pressure from the expanding uterus can have many effects on a woman's body. Some of the most common discomforts are morning sickness, water retention, head... | null | null | null | null | null |
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the sinus cavities (located around the nose). What causes it? An infection (resulting from a common cold, tooth abscess, or other ailment), allergies such as hay fever, or an injury to the nose. Once someone has the sinus disorder, it may go away only to re... | null | null | null | null | null |
Alternative Medicines for the Common Cold
Any of about 200 viruses can cause the common cold and bring on the all-too-familiar symptoms that can range from an annoying scratchy throat to a throbbing head cold that brings you to a halt. Cold viruses spread relatively easily from person to person and hit most people in t... | null | null | null | null | null |
Alternative Medicines for Ulcers
A peptic ulcer is an open sore that occurs on the mucous lining of the stomach or the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine). It is linked with an overproduction of stomach acid, an underproduction of mucus, or irritants (such as alcohol, caffeine, aspirin, and bacteria). S... | null | null | null | null | null |
Alternative Treatments for Diabetes
While alternative treatments to diabetes might sound risky or reckless, they can be part of a successful treatment plan. Of course, with a disease as serious and complex as diabetes, no treatment option should be perused without first consulting with your doctor. That being said, the... | null | null | null | null | null |
Medical Uses for Garlic
Garlic is classified as both a food and medicinal herb. It can and should be eaten as food, but it can also be taken in supplement form to augment a healthy diet when more serious health problems arise. Here's how this alternative medicine works:
Garlic has many healing properties, but the most ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Medical Uses for Nettle
Nettle is a herb that delivers a painful sting, so hikers tend to steer clear of it. But the leaves of this prickly plant pack a range of health-benefiting properties. Here's how this natural herb can be used as an alternative medicine.
Nettle is particularly effective as a diuretic, so it helps... | null | null | null | null | null |
Medical Uses for Oregon Grape
Oregon grape and its cousin goldenseal act very similarly. But since Oregon grape is easy to grow and is not threatened with extinction, more and more herbal practitioners are switching from goldenseal to Oregon grape to treat a range of conditions. Here's how this alternative medicine wor... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Benzoin
It is the trunk of the tall Southeast Asian benzoin tree that, when cut, exudes a delicious, vanilla-scented gum resin. This essential oil has been used since antiquity in aromatherapy preparations such as frankincense. They made solid pomades that smelled like vanilla and were rubbed on the skin ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Bergamot
Have you ever enjoyed a cup of Earl Grey tea? What makes this tea unique is the addition of bergamot essential oil, which flavors many beverages and candies. Bergamot’s deep citrusy fragrance is also a popular component of men’s fragrances, and widely used in aromatherapy.
A small citrus tree ori... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Birch
The scent and flavor of birch has been a European and North American Indian favorite for centuries. Birch drinks were favored by those suffering from consumption because the natural aspirin, methyl salicylate, in the essential oil relieves pain and makes it easier to breathe.
Birch has many aromathe... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Chamomile
Chamomile’s flowers resemble tiny daisies, but one sniff will have you thinking of apples instead. The herb has long been grown for its healing properties. Its smell was thought to relieve depression and to encourage relaxation. Medieval monks planted raised garden beds of chamomile, and those w... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Cinnamon
The simple powder used in cooking starts off as the dry inner bark of a large 20-to-30-foot tree most likely growing in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). The Arabs, who first brought cinnamon to the West, created a myth to frighten away rival traders, saying it could only be gathered in marshes from t... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Clary Sage
In ancient times, clary sage was praised as a panacea with the ability to render man immortal. Clary sage’s name is derived from the Latin word clarus, meaning clear. The tea was once thought not only to clear eyesight and the brain, but also to clarify one’s intuition and allow one to see more... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Cypress
The landscapes of southern France and Greece are graced with this statuesque evergreen, which first came from the island of Cyprus where it was worshiped as a representation of the goddess Beruth. The tree appears in art and literature as an emblem of generation, death, the immortal soul, and woe.... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Fir
The balsam fir, a native of northern Europe, is our well-known Christmas tree. To the Irish Celts it was a tree of birth and thus it signified the birth of the new year, and so the original Yule logs were probably fir. For centuries, boughs were scattered over floors of churches and houses during wint... | null | null | null | null | null |
It's no secret that fragrance lifts and enhances one’s mood. The aroma of many plants, such as the elegant orange-blossom aroma of neroli or the closely related and less expensive petitgrain -- as well as jasmine, sandalwood, and ylang ylang -- relieve depression and anxiety.
Modern aromatherapists agree with the seven... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Geranium
In experimental outpatient clinics in Azerbaijan, patients sit comfortably in an aromatherapy room sniffing fragrant plants such as rose geranium. They inhale the aromas according to a prescription, which specifies how many times a week and for how many minutes the fragrance should be inhaled. Ac... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Ginger
You have certainly encountered ginger’s succulent, spicy rhizome in the grocery store. Used fresh, or dried and powdered for a culinary spice, it flavors ginger ale, cakes, and cookies and is a major ingredient in curries and other Eastern cuisines. The Chinese scholar Confucius ate fresh ginger wi... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Jasmine
Probably an Iranian native, jasmine, whose name means heavenly felicity, has captured the imagination of poets and perfumers for thousands of years. In China it was used to scent and flavor jasmine tea. Jasmine’s aromatherapy applications and uses for the essential oil are many.
The small white fl... | null | null | null | null | null |
A liniment heats the skin and underlying muscles and joints to relieve pain. The base of a liniment may be either rubbing alcohol or an edible alcohol such as vodka. If you do use rubbing alcohol, remember that it is toxic to drink, so label it accordingly. Alcohol is cooling and quickly evaporates, leaving no oily res... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Lemongrass
What gives Ivory Soap its familiar scent? The not-so-familiar lemongrass essential oil. A fast-growing, tall perennial grass originally from India and Sri Lanka, lemongrass found its way into traditional cuisines throughout Southeast Asia. It is used extensively in Thai fish soups and curries a... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Marjoram
“Sweet marjoram” is a low, bushy perennial native to Asia but naturalized in Europe, where singers learned to preserve and strengthen their voices with the honeyed tea. Traditionally it was given to those who felt unstable, physically debilitated, or irritable. Ancient Greeks planted the herb on ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Muscles can hurt after a vigorous day of exercise or work, especially if you aren’t exercising on a regular basis and then really go for it. Activities that you repeat daily can also tighten muscles and cause them to cramp. The oil formula below is excellent for lower back or shoulder pain, tight muscles from working a... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Neroli
An Indochina native, the bitter orange produces the blossoms used for an essential oil known to aromatherapists and perfumers as neroli. The trees are grown commercially in France, Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt and are quite different from the sweet orange that produces orange oil. One story is that ... | null | null | null | null | null |
The nerves in your body register pain, so when nerves are damaged, the condition will be quite painful. Injured nerves take a long time to regenerate, but aromatherapy treatments can help with the process. They initially relieve pain, and people who use them appear to heal more quickly than others.
Essential oils of la... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Orange
Brought to the Mediterranean from Asia by the Saracens during the time of the crusades, the familiar sweet orange used in aromatherapy now comes from Sicily, Israel, Spain, and the U.S., each country’s essential oil offering slightly different characteristics. They are rich in vitamins A, B, and C,... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Patchouli
In India this essential oil with the lyrical name of patcha pat has long been used to keep moths and other insects out of linens and woolen shawls and rugs. It is the characteristic scent found in Indian bedspreads and cottons. Hand-woven silk and wool rugs from Persia, India, and Turkey had dri... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Peppermint
The most widely used of all aromatic essential oils, peppermint makes a grand and obvious appearance in all sorts of edible and nonedible products, including beverages, ice cream, sauces and jellies, liqueurs, medicines, dental preparations, aromatherapy preparations, cleaners, cosmetics, tobac... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Rose
The fragrance of rose has long inspired poets and lovers. One legend says the red rose came from the blood of the Greek love goddess Aphrodite. The name of Aphrodite’s son Eros, god of love, is an anagram for rose. Folktales that come from China to Europe tell similar stories about the rose’s symboli... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Sandalwood
Sandalwood essential oil is distilled from the roots and heartwood of trees that take 50 to 80 years to reach full maturity. In an amazing and lengthy manufacturing process used since ancient times, the mature sandalwood trees are cut down, then left to be eaten by ants, which consume all but t... | null | null | null | null | null |
A bacterial infection or lots of singing, talking, or yelling can cause a sore throat. At times, the throat can be so inflamed and painful that it becomes difficult to swallow. If the inflammation is in the voice box, you can easily come down with laryngitis, in which your voice is reduced to a hoarse whisper or it eve... | null | null | null | null | null |
Stress is part of life. It has a powerful effect on the body and takes its toll on both mental and physical well-being. It can cause headaches, nervous indigestion, or heart palpitations. Medical research now says that stress may be largely responsible for causing or at least promoting more serious disorders such as he... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Tea Tree
On his first voyage to Australia, Captain Cook made a sharp-tasting tea from tea tree leaves and later used them in brewing beer. Eventually the leaves and then the essential oil were used to purify water. Australian soldiers and sailors used the essential oil as an all-purpose healing agent duri... | null | null | null | null | null |
Varicose veins and hemorrhoids both occur when circulating blood slows down on its way back to the heart. Blood relies on muscles in your legs and pelvis to push it back to the heart -- not an easy task if you spend your day sitting or standing for long periods. If you are very overweight, pregnant, or constipated, or ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy: Ylang Ylang
Originating in the Philippines, ylang ylang means “flower of flowers” or “fragrance of all fragrances.” This fragrance is traditionally used in aromatherapy to sharpen the senses and to temper depression, fear, anger, and jealousy. For these reasons, and also because of its reputation as an ap... | null | null | null | null | null |
The burning of incense in ancient religious ceremonies is one of the first uses of aromatherapy.
The history of aromatherapy is believed to have begun with the burning of fragrant woods, leaves, needles, and tree gums in ancient times. This practice probably arose from the discovery that some firewoods, such as cypress... | null | null | null | null | null |
Aromatherapy really proves its worth with headaches. Peppermint, eucalyptus, and lavender are especially helpful in reducing headache pain. A tincture of lavender called “Palsy Drops” was recognized by the British Pharmacopoeia for more than 200 years and used by physicians to relieve muscle spasms, nervousness, and he... | null | null | null | null | null |
Hives are rashlike, itchy skin bumps that are most often seen in children, but anyone can get them. They are often caused by a food allergy, although it may be difficult to diagnose at first because the reaction can occur hours or even a day after eating the culprit food. Although it's a good idea to eliminate the alle... | null | null | null | null | null |
Just as some aromas calm you down, others will perk you up. Researchers have found that this is especially true of eucalyptus and pine. The spicy aromas of clove, basil, black pepper, and cinnamon -- and to a lesser degree patchouli, lemongrass, and sage -- are other aromatherapy stimulants that reduce drowsiness, irri... | null | null | null | null | null |
Herpes is a painful viral infection that appears on the genitals or around the mouth in the form of fever blisters. The herpes virus can lay dormant in the nervous system, appearing only now and then. Current conventional medicine has little to offer to treat herpes and does not know how to eliminate the virus. The vir... | null | null | null | null | null |
Acne may not be a hazard to your health, but it does impair your looks. The problem typically is the result of clogged skin pores. When the pores and follicles (canals that contain hair shafts) are blocked, oil cannot be secreted and builds up. Bacteria feeds on the oil and multiplies. People with oily skin have a grea... | null | null | null | null | null |
Traditional Chinese medical treatment of most types of cough includes hot soup.
Traditional Chinese medicine is especially effective in the treatment of coughs because of its careful differentiation of the various types. For example, a cough due to heat produces sticky phlegm that is difficult to expectorate; it is tre... | null | null | null | null | null |
Traditional Chinese medicine uses herbs, diet, and acupuncture to treat pollen allergies.
Allergies occur when the body's immune system misidentifies a normally harmless substance as a threat to the body. Common allergens (substances that produce allergic reactions) are foods, pollen, animal dander, mold, insect venom,... | null | null | null | null | null |
If you notice a sudden change in your bathroom habits, have to strain to move your bowels, or feel uncomfortable even after you've attempted to have a bowel movement, you may be constipated. This happens when stools pass too slowly through your intestines.
Constipation can have many causes, including not getting enough... | null | null | null | null | null |
Rice is the best solid food to eat to treat diarrhea according to traditional Chinese medicine.
The causes of diarrhea vary. In acute cases, a person can become dehydrated very quickly, so it is important to seek immediate medical attention if the condition persists. If an acute case of diarrhea occurs along with a com... | null | null | null | null | null |
Fatigue is a symptom of many different disorders, both psychological and physical. It is often difficult to discover its cause with modern Western diagnostic methods. Fortunately, diagnosing and treating this sort of generalized complaint is one of the strong points of traditional Chinese medicine. The first and most i... | null | null | null | null | null |
Grains, nuts, beans, and dark greens can help to prevent headaches caused by qi deficiency. See more pictures of traditional Chinese medicine.
Headaches can occur in a variety of disease patterns in traditional Chinese medicine. Some headaches are associated with external pernicious influences, such as wind cold, wind ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Ginger tea is used to treat certain types of in traditional Chinese medicine. See more pictures of traditional Chinese medicine.
Overeating or combining foods that are difficult to digest leads to acute indigestion or a condition known in Chinese medicine as food stagnation. Symptoms include a lack of appetite and an a... | null | null | null | null | null |
Insomnia can occur as a result of excess conditions such as liver fire, heart fire, and food stagnation. It is also a symptom of deficiency, especially heart yin, blood, or qi deficiency. Although treatment for these conditions varies, most cases respond well to variations of Emperor's Tea since it has nourishing sedat... | null | null | null | null | null |
Fresh ginger is used to treat the common cold with diaphoretic or sweating therapy.
The common cold has many forms in traditional Chinese medicine. The most common forms fall under the categories of wind cold and wind heat. As is the nature of exterior disorders involving wind, the pattern may change very quickly, nece... | null | null | null | null | null |
In China, many herbs are used as medicinal substances each year.
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine draws on ancient practices -- herbal medicine is as old as humanity itself. Early human beings were hunter-gatherers whose survival depended on their knowledge of their environment. Direct experience taught them which p... | null | null | null | null | null |
Traditional Chinese medicine uses herbs to treat the common cold, the flu, coughs, and allergies. Just as many Americans turn to over-the-counter medications for these ailments, people in China turn to herbal formulas, many of which are based on traditional formulas that have been in use for more than two thousand year... | null | null | null | null | null |
The concept of traditional Chinese medicine disharmony has evolved over the centuries into a sophisticated system of diagnosis. By following various established diagnostic procedures, a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine can construct a detailed picture of the status of all the internal organs without the aid... | null | null | null | null | null |
Traditional Chinese medicine incorporates powerful herbs into treatments for a variety of health problems. This article details several traditional Chinese medicines that have been formulated to boost overall health by reducing inflammation, strengthening immunity, regulating digestion, fighting insomnia and stress, tr... | null | null | null | null | null |
Yang Organs Overview
The six yang organs separate impure substances from food and drain them from the body.
The yang organs, or hollow (fu) organs, separate impure substances from food and drain them out of the body as waste. The six yang organs are the stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine, the urinary bla... | null | null | null | null | null |
Alfalfa is used for a variety of herbal remedies including lowering cholesterol and treating arthritis symptoms.
You're probably only familiar with the sprouts of this tall, bushy, leafy plant, but the entire plant is valuable. The sprouts are a tasty addition to many dishes, and the leaves and tiny blossoms are used f... | null | null | null | null | null |
Bilberry: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Bilberries contain the highest level of antioxidants of any berry.
Though you may not recognize the name, you are already familiar with the Vaccinium genus of herbs. It includes numerous plants that bear small, round, dark blue or dark purple edible berri... | null | null | null | null | null |
Blue Cohosh: Herbal Remedies
Blue cohosh is used in herbal remedies for gynecologic conditions, including menstrual cramps.
Early Americans learned from the Native Americans to use blue cohosh, also called blue ginseng, squaw root, or papoose root, as a women's herb. Pioneer physicians were so impressed by this Native ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Calendula: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Marigoldlike Calendula can be used to soothe skin and heal cuts and abrasions.
When looking for an herbal remedy to treat skin or wounds, think flower power -- or, more specifically, calendula. Its flowers, and occasionally its leaves, can be used to tre... | null | null | null | null | null |
Cayenne Pepper: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Cayenne peppers can be used in a variety of herbal remedies from indigestion to high blood pressure.
Are you a hot salsa or chili fan? Then you'll want to learn more about the virtues of the cayenne pepper. These ripe fruits of the Capsicum genus ar... | null | null | null | null | null |
Chaste Tree: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Chaste tree is an herbal treatment used mostly for menstrual complaints.
Vitex, also known as Chaste Tree or Monk's Pepper, was said to be used as herbal remedy by monks in the Middle Ages to diminish their sex drive, and its common names stem from its... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Cinnamon improves circulation and energy flow in the abdomen.
You probably have some cinnamon powder or sticks in your kitchen cupboard. It's a warming, stimulating, pleasant-tasting herb with many uses.
Cinnamon is widely used as a flavoring agent for candy, toothpaste, mouthwash... | null | null | null | null | null |
Comfrey: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Comfrey is a herbal remedy that can help healing and soothes burns, cuts and bruises.
Comfrey is from the Latin word conferta, meaning "to grow together"; Symphytum has the same meaning in Greek. Comfrey is so named because it is used as a herbal remedy to... | null | null | null | null | null |
Cramp Bark: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Cramp bark can help treat menstrual cramps and other organs, such as muscles and the intestines.
Cramp bark's low-growing shrub has thick shiny leaves and, on some species, dark shiny berries. Often used as ornamental shrubbery, the berries also have be... | null | null | null | null | null |
Dandelion: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Dandelion isn't just a yard nuisance -- it is also a valuable herbal remedy for digestion.
Did you know an extremely useful medicine and food already grows in your yard -- and you probably consider it a lawn pest? In fact, if you've spent countless hours... | null | null | null | null | null |
Dong Quai: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Dong quai, also called Angelica, helps prevent blood clotting and serves as an anti-inflammatory.
Dong Quai, also know as Angelica, and as dang gui, tang kuei, and tang kwei, received its name, according to legend, after an angel revealed herself to a me... | null | null | null | null | null |
Fennel: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Fennel is a digestive aid and a carminative, or agent capable of diminishing gas
Fennel looks much like a large version of its relative, dill. Also like dill, this herb has a score of herbal remedy and culinary uses.
Fennel's medicinal uses include reducing... | null | null | null | null | null |
Garlic: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Garlic is a herbal remedy that can be used as an antibiotic and to treat infections.
Garlic's resume would read something like this: cholesterol lowerer, blood pressure reducer, blood sugar balancer, cancer combatant, fungus fighter, bronchitis soother, col... | null | null | null | null | null |
Ginger: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Ginger is a herbal remedy for calming nausea and arthritis.
This botanical and popular spice is native to southeast Asia but is readily available in the United States. Fresh ginger root is a staple in Asian cooking. Dried and powdered, it's used as an herba... | null | null | null | null | null |
Ginseng: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Ginseng is a herbal remedy for fatigue, stress and other ailments and can help the body return to normal.
So popular is this herb that more than 50,000 people are employed worldwide in the ginseng industry. Rather than addressing specific conditions, ginse... | null | null | null | null | null |
Hawthorn: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International The hawthorn plant is used in herbal remedies for heart disease and blood pressure problems.
Like many members of the rose family, the hawthorn bears lovely, fragrant flowers; brightly pigmented fall berries, high in vitamin C; and a few thorns. The hawthorn ha... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Nettle's leaves ease hay fever
To those who suffer from hay fever, nature can be an agonizing thing. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen characterized by sneezing; inflamed, watery, itchy eyes; and thin nasal discharge.
While allergies can range from uncomfortable to agoni... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. A deficiency of essential minerals may be one of the causes of arthritis.
Everyone knows that as they age, they should expect more aches and pains. What most people don't realize, however, is that there are natural herbal remedies that help relieve the pain of arthritis associated... | null | null | null | null | null |
Herbal Remedies for Cold Sores
©2007 Crystl Lemon balm is an effective herbal remedy for cold sores.
Most people don't know the difference between cold sores and canker sores. Luckily, there are herbal remedies for both conditions.
About Canker and Cold Sores
These are actually two different conditions. Canker sores ar... | null | null | null | null | null |
Herbal Remedies for Constipation
Constipation is a condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements (a change in your usual pattern); dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass; an inability to move the bowels when desired; and abdominal discomfort.
It's estimated that one-third of all Americans contend with cons... | null | null | null | null | null |
Herbal Remedies for Cuts
It's most important to clean wounds promptly with soap and water to prevent infections. The healing process can then be accelerated and the potential for infection can be reduced by using herbal remedies.
Herbs for treating cuts, scratches, and abrasions include those that help fight infectious... | null | null | null | null | null |
We all know how important it is to pass stool every day, but there is too much of a good thing. Something is amiss in the digestive tract if bowel movements are soft, unformed, and liquid or more frequent than three times a day. Herbal remedies can do wonders for the digestive tract, especially diarrhea.
About Diarrhea... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Ginger has been used for centuries to cure digestive ailments.
Digestive problems can be helped enormously by herbal remedies. There are plants to stimulate digestion or relax it, to help expel gas, and to soothe inflammation and pain. Most culinary herbs were used because of thei... | null | null | null | null | null |
Herbal Remedies for Earaches
©2007 Lisa Ruokis Witch Hazel is effective for treating swimmer's ear.
Although they are more common in children, earaches can happen to people of any age. Fortunately, there are safe, effective herbal remedies for earaches.
About Earaches
An earache usually indicates an allergy or an ear i... | null | null | null | null | null |
A fever is one of the body's natural healing processes. By heating up, your body can stimulate the immune system to destroy infectious bacteria and viruses.
Although it can be uncomfortable, a fever should be allowed to do its job in most cases. Suppressing a fever may prolong it, since the body must use other means to... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Silymarin in milk thistle can stimulate bile production and help flush out gallstones.
Gallstones occur when one of the compounds in bile, particularly cholesterol, becomes so saturated that it forms a solid. If a gallstone lodges in the bile duct, it can cause severe pain, inflam... | null | null | null | null | null |
Herbal Remedies for Menstruation
©2007 3sth3r Feverfew may reduce menstrual cramps.
Menstrual cramps, heavy or light periods, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can make a woman uncomfortable at "that time of the month."
Menstruation's discomfort can surface in a number of ways. In fact, PMS includes a cluster of about 15... | null | null | null | null | null |
Herbal Remedies for Muscle Pain
©2007 Peter Birch Because Hawthorn is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids it can help blood vessels stay healthy and, in turn, heal bruises.
Sprains result from over-stretching ligaments that surround joints. Bruises are the result of external pressure that's hard enough to break blood vess... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Using slippery elm powder on a splinter can help coax it out.
Splinters are easy to get. Removing them, however, could be more difficult.
Yet it needs to be done. Slivers of wood, metal, or glass that become embedded in the skin need to be removed to avoid infection. Use sterilize... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Jennifer Klem Cayenne pepper was thought to irritate ulcers but is now believed to heal them.
Ulcers are no fun. But modern medicine has learned much about them over the years, and now being diagnosed with one can be followed with some simple herbal remedies to ease their discomfort.
Gastric ulcers are those that... | null | null | null | null | null |
Herbal Remedies for Warts
©2007 Lenore Ramm Echinacea can help boost the immune system and prevent warts.
Caused by a virus, mildly contagious, and usually unsightly, warts indicate a sluggish immune system. Combating warts is a two-step process: adopting behaviors that support immunity and using plants from your garde... | null | null | null | null | null |
©2007 Publicaions International, Ltd. Garlic has strong antiyeast abilities and can help inhibit the growth of yeast-infection fungus.
If you've ever had one, chances are, you know how vaginal yeast infections begin -- they are characterized by intense itching and soreness accompanied by a thick white discharge.
These ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Horseradish: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International Horseradish has been used in herbal remedies for centuries, specifically in relieving sinus problems.
Have you ever bitten into a roast beef sandwich and thought your nose was on fire? The sandwich probably contained some horseradish, a cousin of mustard. Ev... | null | null | null | null | null |
Horsetail: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International Horsetail is used in herbal remedies for bladder conditions, and to strengthen bone.
The Latin root equis and common name horsetail refer to this primitive plant's thin, branchlike leaves, which resemble the coarse hair of a horse's tail. Its other common name... | null | null | null | null | null |
Juniper: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International The berries of the juniper plant are used in a variety of herbal remedies.
In addition to medicinal applications, the distinctive flavor of the juniper berry has been used for centuries. Did you know that it's the main flavor ingredient in gin?
Uses of Juniper
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Lemon Balm: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International Lemon balm is used in herbal remedies to sharpen and stimulate the senses.
Crush a single lemon balm leaf, and rub it on your skin or clothing -- it will smell lemony for hours. The smell of the fresh plant is described as sharp, vibrant, and stimulating, whi... | null | null | null | null | null |
Marshmallow: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International The roots, leaves and flowers of the marshmallow plant are used in several herbal remedies.
The mallow family includes the beautiful hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), whose large, colorful blossoms grace Hawaii and other tropical environs, and hollyhocks (A... | null | null | null | null | null |
Myrrh: Herbal Remedies
So strong are the antimicrobial effects of myrrh that the ancient Egyptians relied on this plant for the process of embalming and mummification. Myrrh's bitter-tasting sap oozes in tearlike drops when the tree's bark is cut.
Uses of Myrrh
Myrrh stimulates circulation to mucosal tissues, especiall... | null | null | null | null | null |
Nettles: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International Nettles are used in a variety of herbal remedies, both internatl and topical.
If the nettle plant has ever stung you, try not to hold a grudge, because its virtues far outweigh its offenses. Wherever nettles grow, they have been used by the local folk as a food ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Oats: Herbal Remedies
©2007 Publications International Oats are used in herbal remedies for the skin and the body.
Native to southern Europe and eastern Asia, oats are not only good for your insides, they are good for your skin as well.
Uses of Oats
Oats are nourishing because they contain starches, proteins, vitamins,... | null | null | null | null | null |
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