BEST HERBS FOR YOUR HEALTH
1.St John’s Wort: One
of the best herbs, used extensively for the treatment of differentmental disorders, St
John’s Wort has earned the reputation of acting as a good replacement for
Prozac. Now that’s definitely something!
2.Echinacea: Used
as an immune boosting herb by well-known herbal medicine practitioners,
Echinacea is thought to work by stimulating the body’s production of
interferons (type of proteins produced in the body), which increase the body’s
natural resistance against diseases and infections. People suffering from auto immune disease should
consider making Echinacea as a part of their food intake
3.Gingko biloba: Gingko
biloba has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years, mostly to
treat depression, memory loss, Alzheimer’s and other brain disorders. It is
also thought to improve circulatory function and cure nervous system problems.
4,Chamomile: Chamomile
is yet another amazing herb, known for its wide application in treating a wide
variety of ailments. Used extensively in aromatherapy products, chamomile
extracts can be quite helpful in reducing stress, depression, insomnia,
narcolepsy and other mental and sleep disorders.
Its
cooling effects are also thought to reduce inflammation naturally, making them
one of the best natural remedies for stomach ulcers and other digestive
ailments.
5Cinnamon: Many
studies suggest that cinnamon may be helpful in reducing blood sugar levels in
diabetic patients. It also reduces cholesterol levels.
6.Fennel: Native
to the Mediterranean area, fennel has been used extensively to treat digestive
issues like gas, bloating, flatulence etc. even today; it is being used to
treat heartburn by many followers of herbal medicine.
7.Dandelion: Native
American and Eastern medicine use dandelion greens for the treatment of liver,
kidney and spleen problems.
8.Ginger: This
spicy root is one of the best herbal treatments for a huge number of health
conditions ranging from motion sickness to inflammation of joints. Ginger
extracts have been used for treating digestive problems like gas, bloating,
spasms, pain, cold and cough, pregnancy related morning sickness, chemotherapy
side-effects, nausea, vomiting, muscle soreness, joint pain and arthritis. Just
adding a few drops of ginger juice to your morning tea can make a commendable
difference.
9.Anise: Used
frequently in Indian households in food preparations, star anise is thought to
aid digestive relief. Also, it is presumed to possess estrogen-like properties,
which help stimulate the production of milk (for lactating mothers), boost
libido and treat menstrual problems.
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