Medical Herbs
Medicine Herbs strengthen and heal the body. It is generally used in time of illness, but can also be used by healthy people, gaining more vitality and maintaining their physical well being. Having enough knowledge about medicinal herbs is important including being cautions for their use. Be aware of possible negative reactions if combine with prescription herbs and drugs, misuse of medical herbs can have the wrong effects.
Teas, poultices and potions are usually made of medicinal herbs that is used to remedy ailments in animals and humans. Medicinal herbs cultivation can be grown for fun, medicinal reasons and profit. Over 2,000 herbs are said to be medicinal, so doing research to find herbs that is best in your agricultural zone and soil is essential for success. But, most medicinal herbs are simple to grow in regular and well drained garden soil.
Below are some of the popular medicinal herbs and its uses:
Aloe Vera – it has antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties. It is use to heal burns and wounds. Added to lotions and creams you can take advantage of its skin saving properties. To take out the healing effect of aloe vera you can break off a leaf and peel it to have the fresh salve. Aloe vera will provide healing results. If taken internally it will act as natural laxative and soothes stomach aches. Intestinal cramps maybe experienced if taken internally.
Echinacea – it is known to support the immune system. It boosts the white blood cell production. It also has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibiotic properties. At the first sign of infection, flu or cold you can use Echinacea. You can use this herb for 2 weeks at a time, or else you can create immunity to its beneficial effects. If you are allergic to sunflower then do not use Echinacea.
Garlic – it is more than food herb. If used medicinally it helps prevent infections by improving the immune system. It also detoxifies the body and lowers the fat content of the blood. The internal uses include remedy for asthma, sinusitis, yeast infections, sinusitis, circulatory problems, cancer and high blood pressure and other heart conditions. You can apply garlic externally to heal yeasts and fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm. Garlic is used conventionally as cure for parasites in people and pets. It causes strong odor through sweat of your body if ingested in large amount. There is some garlic that does not have odor.
Gingko Biloba – it stimulates the nervous system health and the mental functions. Gingko increases the oxygen and circulation to the brain. It helps in reversing memory loss. It will take 14 days before the results will be noticed.
Ginger – it promotes the circulation and act as mild stimulant. It is used against motion sickness, vomiting, flatulence, indigestion and nausea. It is an antioxidant herb.