How To Use Herbs For Healing

There are times when it may be smarter to use an herbal remedy as opposed to a pharmaceutical. For instance, sometimes an herb offers a safer alternative. Take chamomile for example. The flowers have been utilised for centuries as a gentle calming elixir for young and old alike.

It’s non-habit-forming and well tolerated substance. A found that chamomile extract had approximately the same efficiency as many prescription sleeping medications when given to adults who suffer from insomnia.

Similarly, peppermint oil has been demonstrated to be as effective as pharmaceutical drugs in terms of alleviating irritable bowel syndrome however without the oftentimes dangerous side effects. Clinical studies have shown that ginger eases morning sickness and sage may relieve a sore throat, and hibiscus tea gradually lowers blood pressure.

The Practice Of Utilising Herbal Supplements Dates Back Thousands Of Years

At the moment, the usage of herbal supplements is common among American consumers. However, they are not for everyone. As they are not subject to close scrutiny of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) or other governing agencies, the usage of herbal supplements remains controversial. This means that it is best to talk to your doctor about any symptoms or conditions that you have and to discuss the usage of herbal supplements.

Herbal supplements come in all formats: dried, chopped, powdered, capsule, or liquid, and can be utilised in various ways. Here are a couple of the most commonly used herbal supplements.

Echinacea

Echinacea is commonly utilised in order to treat or prevent colds, flu, and infections as well as for wound-healing. A lot of studies have examined at how well echinacea works to stop or shorten the course of a cold HOWEVER none were conclusive. Some studies do show some benefit of utilising echinacea for upper respiratory infections.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha comes from the Withania somnifera plant which is also known as Indian ginseng and Indian winter cherry. The evergreen shrub is indigenous to Africa and Asia and grows in some parts of the Middle East and India. Ashwagandha has been utilised for thousands of years for its medicinal properties. The versatile herb is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine (traditional medicine system in India) in order to boost energy levels, decrease anxiety and stress as well as reduce pain and inflammation.

Astragalus

Astragalus is being explored in the treatment and management of atherosclerosis, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, insomnia, type 2 diabetes, genital herpes as well as AIDS. Also, it’s used to increase the efficacy of cancer chemotherapy and lower its side effects.

Garlic

Garlic has been utilised all over the world in cooking and for its many medicinal properties.  In fact, there’s nothing like eating a garlic-laden dish while enjoying some Soccer World Cup betting, and it’s healthy too.

The compounds isolated from garlic have been demonstrated to have antimicrobial, cardioprotective, anticancer and anti-inflammatory elixirs. These properties may play a role in the belief that garlic helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Sadly, the evidence is conflicting. The FDA considers garlic to be safe. However it can raise the risk of bleeding and should not be used with blood thinners. For the very same reason, large amounts should not be taken prior to dental procedures or surgery.