Camomile is a European flower in the daisy family. Looking very similar to the daisy, it contains it’s white and yellow colors. This extremely useful plant has been used over generations on both children and adults. Known for its ways to cure symptoms of illness, its “healing” powers are what made it most popular. One of it’s most popular uses if for relieving stress and anxiety. Containing relaxants, it calms the person and maybe even sleepy. Chamomile also helps with stomach pains and digestive issues. The oils it contains soothes and settles the stomach, preventing any aches or pains. Topically, it can be used for some skin conditions, such as rashes. Also helping with the healing of wounds, it stops irritation and itchiness. Mouth ulcers, a result of cancer treatments, can also be treated with Camomile. Many are still researching the properties of Chamomile and trying to find out what else it can do.
Chamomile comes in many forms. The most well known is it’s tea. Boiled in water, this is a simple and beneficial way to receive Chamomile’s healing properties. If grown in a garden, the flowers can just be added into the boiled water, but tea bags can be bought at local stores. The flower heads are the only part used in tea, but the whole flower is useful. Ointment and skin cream is also made with the flower heads. Mouthwash is made the same way that the tea is, and also uses the flower heads. There are many other creative uses for situations like irritated eyes or for
Professionals say there are many side effects of herbal medicine however there are some alleged purposes: It can be used to treat migraines, eczema, migraines and chronic fatigue.
Use the root in a tea to enhance psychic powers. Used in Samhain rituals. Sleep, protection, healing. Bury in northwest corner of yard to bring favorable winds. Use in sachets and charms to make wishes come true.A very nutritious and universally beneficial herb. Use in dream pillows and sachets, the leaves and flowers can be used in tea for healing.
According to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine “CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered to be part of conventional medicine.” (NCCAM, 2007) Science has yet to determine if these therapies are safe. Regardless of the answer there are hundreds of thousands of people today that use CAM to treat hundreds of different medical problems. Societies have used many of these practices for over 4000 years and are still in use today. CAM allows for a complete and holistic way of treatment of the human body.
Known and used since ancient times, and called the greatest among the herbs in the Bible, mustard and its healing properties are discussed in this article. How to grow it, how to use it, and recipes for using the seed and greens are included.
In 1995 a study was performed on cancer patients to determine the effects of Roman chamomile in a massage. Among 51 of the patients tested, the quality of life had improved, and they showed less signs of anxiety. At Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science, another study was conducted, this time on rats, testing the effects of chamomile. Those who inhaled the vapor of the oil had lower ACTH levels–the higher the levels, the more stressed the animals were. “The Kavala Centre- International Yoga School says that lavender can be used to ease tension, tiredness and feelings of depression,” states Dr. David Schlundt on his website “Aromatherapy and Stress Reduction” for Vanderbilt College (1). These findings prove that lavender and chamomile could have beneficial effects on teenagers as opposed to the detrimental alternatives.
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) Its sedative, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties make this an excellent choice for digestive problems, especially those caused or worsened by stress, such as nausea, motion sickness, heartburn, nervous stomach, or irritable bowel syndrome. Chamomile marries well with peppermint, as both work to relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, thereby releasing the wind that causes the stomach to bloat. A cup of chamomile tea after a big meal is the perfect antidote for indigestion. St Mary’s thistle (Silybum marianum) A powerful antioxidant, this protects the body from the harmful effects of free radicals and lipid peroxidation. St Mary's thistle also increases the body's production of glutathione,
Native Americans used evening primrose for ailment such as bruises, sore throats, minor wounds, and hemorrhoids. The current uses include treatment for eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, PMS, breast pain, and menopause symptoms. There has been no research to back the use of evening primrose oil for any of these ailments.
363). Various applications of aromatherapy can be readily traced back to India, Egypt, and China. The premise of aromatherapy has been one of the underlining treatment threads that progressed to Western culture for natural cures and therapy. In the early 1900’s, herbal books were published that helped develop the attention to the aromatherapy concepts (Myatt, 2005, p. 364). Although aromatherapy applications vary from location and state, there may be an inherent risk associated with toxic herbal products. As cited by d’Angelo (2002), aromatherapy is one of the fastest growing modalities in CAM applications today (Butje, Repede, & Shattell, 2008, p. 47). With over 80 million patients suffering from pain related conditions, the scope of applications is greater within the United States.
In this regard, medicinal and aromatic plants are being employed, and they can be said to belong to the Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) category under the biologically-based treatments subcategory (Mohsen et al. 785). Mohsen et al. point out that the industrial utilizations of MAPs include herbal teas, galenicals, health, pharmaceutical/industrial auxiliary, traditional medicines, new drugs, and intermediates for the manufacture of drugs (786). As Mohsen et al. further observe, MAPs serve to provide the raw materials required in the pharmaceutical industry where drugs are extracted through the isolation of active chemicals, which is succeeded by decocting them to medication (787). Further, the scholars fittingly observe that over 85% of the general population in the U.S., Africa, and developing countries make use of the complimentary medicines and nonconventional practices adjunctive to typical medical care (Mohsen et al
Garcinia Cambogia or Brindleberry as it is often referred too can offer numerous benefits, including:
Over twenty eight percent or ten million six hundred women of reproductive age are currently are using birth control pills for various medical reasons. Birth control pills are a synthetic form of the hormones progesterone (a steroid released by the corpus luteum that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy) and estrogen or oestrogen ( the primary female sex hormone which is responsible for development and regulation of the female reproductive system). (http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/progesterone) The use of birth control pills varies from woman to woman, however, thirty eight percent of women are prescribed and use birth control for medical reasons besides the prevention of unplanned pregnancy. Birth control pills are more commonly used for the treatment of various medical problems that come with the female rear ductive system than to the prevention of unplanned pregnancy. The most common medical uses of the birth control pill are menstrual period pain regulators and relievers, treatment of acne, management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, prevention and treatment of Endometriosis, and the prevention of Ovarian Cancer.
Hindus, for example, believed that honey was one of the greatest overall tonics for the body, and the folk medicine of India today still acknowledges its importance. In Arabic countries, Mohammed is quoted as saying that honey is a remedy for every ilness of the body just as the Koran is the remedy for every ilness of the mind. It has, indeed, been prescribed for nearly every conceivable malady at some time or another throughout history. It has served as a laxative, pain reliever, and cure for snake bites; it's been used to calm taut nerves and lull insomniacs to sleep. Although some of the healing powers attributed to it by peoples of antiquity have since been discredited by modern science, other uses have survived. Honey's value as an antiseptic, for instance, has been confirmed in the modern day. It contains hydrogen peroxide, a trusted weapon against germs. Also, honey absorbs moisture - even from the air. Because bacteria need water to survive and multiply, honey can kill them off by depriving them of necessary moisture. Other medicinal uses of honey that have carried over from ancient times include the treatment of sore throats, coughs, and hoarseness. The classic folk remedy consisted of a hot tea made from one cup of water, one teaspoon of lemon juice, one teaspoon of honey, and three cloves all steeped together. The makeup of this tea doesn't really
Finely chop 50 g of chamomile flowers and pour with a strong alcohol solution, leave for 2 weeks to rest, and then topped up with a liter of olive oil. Keep 4 weeks in a warm place, with occasional stirring. Do not close just cover with gauze, so that the alcohol has evaporated. After that, heat the oil, and apply it on the painful part of the neck .
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Pliny noted this herb as being highly efficacious for bringing on delayed menses and relieving menstrual cramps. The Greeks and Romans also used pennyroyal as a cooking herb, and to flavor wine. Today the herb is most popularly taken as a tea to assist with a variety of ailments. As a digestive it helps relieve indigestion