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.
