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 Herbs for Health
Taking herbs for maintaining proper health has become an alternative source of medication. Herbal treatment have been used for centuries to cure internal hemorrhage, external injuries, pains caused due to torn and sprained muscles, and minor afflictions like fever and stomach upsets.
Caring and Curing health with herbs is gaining wide acceptance nowadays. There are two particular reasons for this.
1.Herbal Treatment has no side effects whatsoever. So cure for one ailment never gives rise to another complication. This is because the delicate chemical balance of herbs has a mild impact on the functioning of the body.
2.Herbal Healing occurs on a deep emotional level. So the Healing is more complete and fulfilling. This is because herbs harness the natural ability of the body to heal itself.
One important branch of herbal treatment is Aromatherapy. It is a holistic form of treatment which soothes and accelerates the healing process. The senses of smell detect the aroma, which in turn stimulate areas of the brain assisting relaxation and pain relief and enhancing the process of healing.
Some common herbs and their uses
- Garlic is grown underground and it belongs to the onion family. It is used for cardiovascular diseases. Garlic purifies the blood. It also lowers blood pressure and prevents cancer.
- Hawthorn It is a flowering shrub. It nourishes the heart muscle. It is also very beneficial for diabetic patient .Hawthorn also reduces blood pressure.
- Ginkgo Biloba It is derived from ginkgo tree and is beneficial for patients suffering from senile macular degeneration.
- Ephedra In China it is called huang, ephedra.It is used as a decongestant
- Licorice Recent study has shown that it can be used as a wonderful antiviral. It is also used in the treatment of gastric ulcer.
- Bilberry It stimulates the respiratory system including eyes, heart and brain.
- Echinacea It improves the immune system and purifies the blood.
- Milk Thistle It protects the liver tissues by preventing the free radicals from entering it.
- Astragalus It improves the functioning of lungs and increases the energy level of the body
- Ginseng It increases the memory level and protects the liver. It increases the resistance power of the body
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