Herbs And Their Uses
Herbs
belong to the group of culinary and medicinal plants. They are the
low-growing aromatic plants which are used fresh or dried for
seasoning, for their medicinal properties, or in perfumes. There is a
wide variety of herbs such as horse chestnut, garlic, milk thistle ,
green tea extract, super kelp, parsley and oregano oil.
Herbs
are beneficial in strengthening the body and in treating the diseases.
However they should be taken on the advice of an herbal practitioner,
because they contain active substances that can trigger side effects
and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications.
Super Kelp
Super
kelp (also known as “Sea kelp” and “Sea
wrack”) is a sea herb that is used as the principle agent in
cures for obesity and is also one of the best sources of
natural iodine and trace elements. In addition, it cleans out the
kidneys and stimulates the thyroid and pituitary gland to produce
growth hormones.
Garlic
A
good natural anti-biotic which can be used to disinfect wounds, treat
ear infections, cholera and typhus is garlic. This herb contains
a anti-fungal and anti-oxidant agent and can help lower
cholesterol. It may also be beneficial for risk factors for heart
disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and
cancer. The excess consumption of garlic can cause upset
stomach/flatulence, occupational asthma, postoperative bleeding,
bloating, bad breath, body odor, and skin irritation. People with
bleeding disorders should not use garlic.
Parsley
Parsley
(Petroselinum) is one of the best known, diuretic and most nutritious
herbs which contain large quantities of vitamins A, B, C and minerals
calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium and magnesium. It’s
very useful for kidney and urinary problems and water retention. Its
usefulness can be judged by the saying: “if parsley is thrown
into fish ponds it will heal the sick fishes therein”.
Green Tea Extract
One
of the nature’s most powerful antioxidant is green tea
extracts. It contains properties that prevent both heart
disease and cancer by helping prevent vascular blood clotting and
reducing cholesterol. It possesses antimicrobial properties that
support immune-system health and protects against digestive and
respiratory infections. The excess consumption of green tea
extracts may cause vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, insomnia,
nausea, dizziness, heart palpitation, headaches, and loss of
appetite.
Horse
chestnut
Horse chestnut provides a
foundation for the vessels of our circulatory system and helps
strengthen capillary cells and reduce fluid breakage. It is said to be
an excellent antioxidant to prevent wrinkles. It also assists in the
treatments of phlebitis, varicosity and hemorrhoids.
Milk Thistle
Milk
thistle contains some active substances that helps maintain healthy
liver function by protecting the liver from damage caused by viruses,
toxins and alcohol. It is used as a herbal remedy for anthrax, asthma,
bladder stones, cancer, catarrh, chest ailments, dropsy, fever,
bleeding from the lungs or bronchia, hepatitis, rabies, jaundice,
vaginal discharge, malaria, melancholy, piles, plague, pleurisy,
spasms, and spleen and uterus problems. A over consumption of
milk thistle may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
headache, rash or other skin reactions, joint pain, impotence, and
anaphylaxis. It should not be taken in pregnancy and while nursing.
Oregano Oil
Oregano
oil contains healing, antioxidant and anti-microbial properties.If you
have the following aliments, a mildly upset stomach, bronchitis,
nervous tension, insect bites, rheumatism, earache, toothaches and even
athlete's foot you can use it as a treatment. It is also useful in
alleviating bloating, gas, urinary tract problems, rheumatoid
arthritis, swollen glands, and lack of perspiration. In addition, it is
as powerful as ‘morphine’ as a pain killer.
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