| People have been collecting herbs to use as medicine | | | | disease and loss of appetite. |
| for centuries. Many doctors claim however that taking | | | | Eucalyptus is a major ingredient in many commercial |
| herbs in place of your prescribed medication is not | | | | medicines such as cough and sore throat medications. |
| recommended. | | | | These plants also contain oils that are extremely |
| There has been a vast amount of information and | | | | potent antiseptics. The oil may be applied locally on |
| testing with regard to herbal remedies. Herbs like | | | | wounds, sores, and burns. Eucalyptus can also be |
| vitamins are good for your body and overall health. | | | | used as an insect repellent. |
| Although the exact cause of why herbs have a | | | | Ginseng has been used for more than 5000 years in |
| positive effect on the body is not always known. | | | | the Chinese culture. This herb strengthens the heart |
| Usually, herbs need to be taken over a long period to | | | | and nervous system. In addition, it builds up a general |
| receive the benefits to you health. | | | | mental and physical vitality and may be effective for |
| Listed below is information about some common | | | | treating colds, coughs, gout, diabetes, headache, and |
| herbal remedies. | | | | backache. |
| Alfalfa has been known to be effective in healing | | | | Hawthorn is known to cause the dilation of the |
| ailments such as gas pains, pain and stiffness from | | | | coronary vessels. An improvement has been shown in |
| arthritis and ulcers. Alfalfa herb tea possesses no | | | | patients and is helpful in insomnia. It has been used to |
| adverse components and is safe for all people | | | | treat high blood pressure when taken over a period of |
| including children. | | | | time. |
| For relief from upset stomachs, colds, bronchitis, | | | | A strengthening tonic for the entire system is |
| bladder troubles, and jaundice, Chamomile is | | | | Strawberry. It is helpful with diarrhea, night sweats, liver |
| recommended. This herb is also helpful in the regulating | | | | complaints, gout, and jaundice. Strawberry is used |
| menstrual cycle's rheumatic pains, and headaches. | | | | internally for weak intestines and is also used for |
| Chamomile has also been effective for babies with | | | | enema. |
| colic. In addition, it can act as an insect repellent when | | | | The above herbal remedies listed above are general |
| used properly. | | | | guidelines. If an herb does not agree with you or if you |
| Dandelion increases activity in the pancreas, liver, and | | | | feel adverse effects, discontinue using the herb. The |
| spleen and contains insulin substitutes. Dandelion has a | | | | information contained in this article is not intended to |
| high vitamin and mineral content that is used for | | | | replace the services of a physician. |
| treating kidney and liver disorders, along with skin | | | | |