"Modern medicine" is, more than 100 years. Previously, doctors were trained by apprenticeship. Pre-recorded history was the previous practice. Louis Pasteur in, the toxins are not healthy in the 1880s - producing organisms have been proposed as the cause. The newly trained doctors (formal medical education, some of which are less than a month!) Embracing this theory. Therefore, the 'new' and traditional medicine began to compete. Today we look at conventional medicine taught in medical school. Non - traditional medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, and includes practices such as herbal medicine. For centuries herbs have been carried out, but has now been approved and licensed. There is a resurgence of natural healing through natural herbs are covered.
Herbal Medicine of the oldest forms of medical treatment around the world. Applications have been made for centuries by various plants. In fact, many prescription drugs today are made from plant extracts. Currently, many of purified normal healing herbal and health food stores treated. Below is a list of plants, scientific names, uses, side effects, and after security. It will be added from time to time.
"The more you can buy OTC drugs, whether or not they cry. Read the instructions carefully before starting a new treatment, see a good herbalist or your doctor. This is especially true if you are pregnant."
Herbal Reference Chart
ALOE
Aloe vera
Apply the clear gel of the plant to Burns, sunburn, skin irritation
ANISE SEED
Pimpinella ansisum
Used for relief of nausea. Excellent for morning sickness – keep 4-5 seeds in the mouth at all times
ARNICA
Arnica montana
The tincture is excellent for bruises, sore muscles and joints, and sprains. Only to be used externally. Poisonous if taken internally
BLACK COHASH
Cimicifuga racemosa
The root of the plant is widely used as a treatment alternative to Estrogen Replacement Therapy for menopausal symptoms, Has a mild estrogenic effect. Also used for dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
CASCARA SAGRADA
Rhamnus purshiana
Bark is used a a natural laxative. Can be used daily without addiction for chronic constipation.
CHAMOMILE
Anthemis nobilis
Used as a tea for nausea, heartburn, colic, indigestion. Mild Sedative, Relaxant, Anti-spasmodic , Anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, and tension reducing properties.
COMFREY
Symphytum officinale
Used as a poultice for sever skin sores such as diabetic ulcers, bedsores, bite of the brown spider, and staph infections. Peroxide can be used in the mix for infections. Very toxic if taken internally. Safe for external use only
CRANBERRY
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Excellent for bladder infections. Scientifically proven to cure/prevent mild to moderate bladder infections due to the tannins in the juice which prevents common bacteria which cause infections from sticking to the walls of the bladder.
DANDELION
Taraxacum officiale
Used to build up blood and for anemia, mild diuretic, mild digestion and as an appetite stimulant. The root is used for medicinal purposes. Generally safe.
DONG QUAI
Angelica sinensis
Taken internally for menopause symptoms, PMS. Weak estrogenic activity. Also used to increase women's energy. Should not be used by women with fibroids, breast cancer or pregnant
ECHINACEA
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea purpurea
2-4 capsules a day boosts immune system. Also mildly anti-bacterial.
GARLIC
Allium sativum
Lowers cholesterol, reduces blood clotting, lowers high blood pressure. Used raw it's a good antibiotic
GENTIAN
Gentiana lutea
Internally for digestion, gas, poor appetite. Externally as ‘Gentian violet’ used to treat fungal infections
GINGER
Zingiber officinale
Antibacterial, anticonvulsant, analgesic, antiulcer, anti-fungal, anti-spasmodic, anti-allergenic, It's best know use is to settle the stomach - antinauseant. It is also used for mild pain relief.
GINGKO
Ginkgo biloba
The oldest living tree species on earrh and only found natively in China. Gingko is the best known herb. Improves short term memory, anti-oxidant, increases blood flow and vascular (blood vessel) tone and increases the immune systen functioning.
GINSENG
Panax quinquefolia (American Ginseng)
Panax ginseng (Chinese Ginseng)
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng)
Increases endurance and resistance to stress. Must be taken regularly over months to feel the effects, Calming effect as a tea; increases stamina, treats fatigue,
GOLDENSEAL
Hydrastis canadensis
Excellent wound disinfectant. Used as a gargle or rinse for mouth or throat sores or irritation. Taken as a capsule to aid digestion and purify the blood. Excellent when used with Echinacea as an immune booster.
KAVA-KAVA (a.k.a. KAVA)
Piper methysticum
Relaxant, sedative. CANNOT BE TAKEN DURING PREGNANCY, NURSING. DO NOT TAKE IF DEPRESSED OR TAKING TRANQUILIZERS, ST. JOHN'S WART.
LICORICE
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Good for stomach ulcers and digestion, also a good laxative. In lozenges for sore throats. Has some mild anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic effects. The root of the plant produces a mild estrogenic effect. It can cause fluid and salt retention. Can cause high blood pressure in some people especially when taken in high amounts, but generally safe. Should be avoided by people with high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney problems and pregnant women who are known to have swelling.
MILK THISTLE
Silybum marianum
Treats liver disease and is a protectant against liver disease. It has been used for thousands of years.
MULLEIN
Verbascum thapsus
As a tincture it relieves chest congestion, bronchial coughs. Very safe
PASSION FLOWER
Passiflora incarnata
Excellent mild tranquilizer with sedative effects. Very safe
PEPPERMINT
Mentha piperita
Excellent for digestion, upset stomachs. It also has mild anti-spasmodic effects. For infants it works very well in very, very dilute amounts in water. Very safe. With infants, check with your doctor
PRIMROSE
Primulus vulgaris
Used in a compound known as Evening Primrose Oil capsules, it's very good for menstrual cramping and irregularities.
PROPOLIS
Made from bee pollen
Excellent to boost immune system. Extremely powerful antibiotic. Taken daily, it helps maintain health. Considered by some to be "a total healer" and to add to longevity.
RASPBERRY
Rubus idaeus
The leaves are what are generally used for medicinal purposes. Raspberry leaf soothes, aids in digestion, antispasmodic. Good for menstrual and PS cramping. Non-toxic and you can drink as much as you like. Rich in zinc.
ROSE HIPS
Rosa
The fruit (hips) is a natural form of vitamin C and makes it excellent for colds. Teas are good for Morning Sickness.
SAW PALMETTO
Serenoa repens
Used as part of an herbal treatment for Benign prostatic hepertrophy (BPH) in men. Over 90% of patients in Europe are treated with herbal preparations.
SENNA
Cassia angustifolia
Cassia senna
Extremely potent laxative. Cannot be used on a daily basis.
SLIPPERY ELM
Ulmus rubra or Ulnus fulva
Lozenges good for sore throats. Poultice is good for burns, boils, simple wounds
ST, JOHN'S WART
Hypericum perforatum
Excellent for depression, anxiety. Tale 2-3 weeks for a difference to be noticed, 2-3 months to reach full potential. DO MOT MIX WITH KAVA.
TEA TREE OIL
Melaleuca alternifolia
Externally it's a powerful disinfectant, excellent for athlete's foot, ring worm, and other fungal infections. Non-toxic and non-irritating
VALERIAN
Valeriana officinalis
Sedative in larger doses and a tranquilizer in smaller doses. Not for nightly use, although it's not addictive. Much safer than the usual sleeping pills and it is excellent
WILD YAM
Dioscorea villosa
Roots used for dysmenorrhoea and pelvic pain, also used for menopausal symptoms. Has mild progetin effect
WITCH HAZEL
Hamamelis virginiana
Astringent, used for burns, boils, wounds; may have good anti-viral activity against Herpes simplex I. External Use.
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