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.
