Use Of Herbal Supplements Can Remedy
Many Kinds Of Conditions As Well As
Increase Your Health
In the United States, herbal
supplements were used widely
until the early 1900s, when what was
to become the modern pharmaceutical
industry began isloating individual
active compounds and producing drugs
based on them. American medicine became
almost exclusively committed to a medical
system some practitioners call allopathy,
which seeks to treat illness by producing
a condition in the body that does not
allow the disease to live or thrive.
Over the years, most Americans have
become conditioned to rely on synthetic,
commercial drugs for relief instead
of herbal supplements.
Today, however, scientists
are taking a second look at herbal supplements.
Particularly in the past fifteen years,
a growing body of research has pointed
to the therapeutic potential of numerous
herbs. But a lot of work remains to
be done; only about 15 percent of the
estimated plant species on earth have
been investigated for possible medicinal
uses.
This page is dedicated to providing
some basic information about the different
types of herbal supplements and their
uses.
Alfalfa - Alkalizes
and detoxifies the body. Acts as a diuretic,
anti-inflammatory, and intifungal.
Aloe - Acts as
an astringent, emolient, antifungal,
antibacterial, and antiviral.
Birch - This herbal
supplement acts as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory,
and pain reliever.
Blessed Thistle
- Stimulates the appetite and stomach
secretions. Heals the liver.
Clove - An herbal
supplement with antiseptic and antiparasitic
properties.
Cranberry - Acidifies
the urine and prevents bacterial from
adhering to bladder cells.
Dandelion - Acts
as a diuretic. Cleanses the blood and
liver, and increases bile production.
Dong quai - Acts
as a mild sedative, laxative, diuretic,
antispasmodic, and pain-reliver. A very
useful herbal supplement.
Echinacea - Fights
inflammation and bacterial and viral
infection. Good for the immune system.
Ephedra - Relieves
congestion, aids in the elimination
of fluids, relieves bronchial spasms,
and stimulates the central nervous system.
A widely used plan of the herbal supplements.
Flax - Promotes
strong bones, nails, and teeth, as well
as healthy skin.
Garlic - Detoxifies
the body and protects against infection
by enhancing immune function.
Ginseng - Strengthens
the adrenal and reproductive glands.
Green tea - An
excellent herbal supplement in the form
of tea leaves. Acts as an antioxidant
and helps to protect against cancer.
Hops - Relieves
anxiety. Stimulates the appetite.
Horsetail - Acts
as a diuretic, lessens inflammation,
and reduces muscle cramps and spasms.
Irish Moss - Acts
as an expetorant and aids in the formation
of stools.
Jaborandi - Fights
inflammation and acts as a diuretic.
Juniper - Acts
as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and
decongestant. Helps regulate blood sugar
levels.
Kava Kava - This
is one of the herbal supplements that
induces physical and mental relaxation.
Kudzu - Suppresses
alcohol cravings.
Lavender - Relieves
stress and depression.
Lemongrass - Acts
as an astringent, tonic, and digestive
aid.
Mustard - Improves
digestion and aids in the metabolism
of fat.
Olive leaf - Fights
all types of bacterial, viruses, fungi,
and parasites.
Papaya - Stimulates
the appetite and aids digestion.
Parsley - Contains
a substance that prevents the multiplication
of tumor cells. A very effective herbal
supplement.
Red raspberry
- Reduces menstrual bleeding, relaxes
uterine and intestinal spasms, and strengthens
uterine walls.
Rosemary - Fights
free radicals, inflammation, bacteria,
and fungi.
Sage - Stimulates
the central nervous system and digestive
tract, and has estrogenic effects on
the body.
Thyme - Eliminates
gas and reduces fever, headache, and
mucus - one of the few herbal supplements
to do this.
Valerian - Acts
as a sedative, improve circulation,
and reduces mucus from colds.
Yucca - Purifies
the blood, an excellent herbal supplement.
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