 HEALING HERBS
Every
society has relied on the
healing power of herbs to
treat illness, and in Indian and
Chinese cultures, herbal medicines still prevail.
Interests
in medicinal herbs has grown
dramatically in recent years.. Consumers
now have wide variety of
herbal supplements to choose
from to help prevent and
treat many diseases, including
heart disease, cancer, arthritis,
low immunity, depression, common
colds, and menopausal concerns.
Many
people think of herbs as
medicine used only by
alternative practitioners who do
not use conventional medical
practices. But in fact herbal
medicine is a precursor of
modern pharmacology.. About one-
fourth of all prescription
medicines come from herbs and
other plants. And many
physicians and researchers are
taking a new look at
traditional herbal remedies.
It
is also able to touch all
symptoms of something that need
to come to balance: mental,
emotional, physical, spiritual.
Anything that goes on in
the mind also goes on in
the body, and anything goes
on in the body also is
reflected in the mind.
For
example , emotional agitation
and overwhelm is often expressed
in an agitated and overwhelmed
digestive system, or a red
hot angry blister may often
be reflected by a red hot
angry mood. It does not
act as a drug that can
force a state of consciousness
upon you. As we become more ourselves and have
less need for symptoms. We also
become more able to embody
our inherent wisdom and more
able to nourish ourselves.
The popular medicinal herbs
that are generally in use are:
Aloe
vera- The leaves of this
plant exude a soothing gel
that is effective when used
externally to treat minor burns
[including sunburn], cuts, insect
bites, and stings. Some
herbalists recommend taking the
juice internally as a tonic
or treat inflammatory digestive
disorders.
Bilberry-
The extract is herbal remedy
for maintaining healthy vision
and treating various eye
disorders, including macular
degeneration, as well as treating
night blindness and poor vision
from daytime glare.
Echinacea-
Some preparation made from the
purple cone flower can increase
immune function and help reduce
the severity of viral infections
such as the common cold
Feverfew- This herb reduces the frequency and intensity of migraines.
Gingo
biloba -The herbal remedy is
said to improve memory problems
related to ageing.
Ginseng
-The Chinese have long
used Ginseng to strengthen the
immune system, alleviate fever
and pain, promote wound healing
over come depression and fatigue
and treat impotence.
Hawthorn
-This herb is used in
the past as both a
diuretic and a treatment for
kidney and bladder stones, is
one of the most widely
prescribed heat remedies in
Europe.
Licorice
- It is helpful for respiratory problems, coughs and sore
throats,
Milk
thistle - Well known for
treatment of liver -related
disorders, this herb protects
the liver from toxins. It
may be effective in the
treatment of cirrhosis and hepatitis.
Nettle
- Its ability to control
hay fever symptoms such as
nasal congestion and watery
eyes.
St.
John’s wart - Used to treat cases of mild depression.
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