THE POWER OF PLANTS!
There is no better time than NOW to take back our health and to begin practicing true health care, by including the use of plants into our health care regimen.
Herbal Medicine (Botanical Medicine) is the traditional idea of medicine dating back more than 5000 years with the use of plants to treat health concerns and conditions including cancer.
Herbal remedies come in many forms:
Herbal remedies help boost the immune system to help fight infection and prevent sickness and disease.
Herbal remedies have been used to treat:
Herbal Medicine (Botanical Medicine) is the traditional idea of medicine dating back more than 5000 years with the use of plants to treat health concerns and conditions including cancer.
Herbal remedies come in many forms:
- dried
- chopped
- powdered
- capsule
- liquid
- brewed as teas, decoctions, or infusions
- swallowed as pills, powders, or tinctures
- applied to the skin as salves, powders, gels, creams, or lotions
- added to bath water
- diffused into the air
Herbal remedies help boost the immune system to help fight infection and prevent sickness and disease.
Herbal remedies have been used to treat:
- acute and chronic conditions;
- infections and viruses such as the common cold, influenza, fever, and herpes;
- common ailments including sinus infection, sore throat and cough; digestive upset including gas, upset stomach, and diarrhea; heartburn; headaches; muscle aches and pains; anxiety; sleeplessness; PMS and menopause symptoms;
- and many other conditions.
FLOWER POWER!
When working with an herbalist, naturopath, or other health practitioner trained in the use of plant medicine, ensure they are looking to treat the root cause of the symptom and not just the symptom itself. They will be able to provide you the best form of remedy for your condition.
Following are 20 common medicinal plants used by these practitioners to treat various health conditions and help maintain optimal health.
Following are 20 common medicinal plants used by these practitioners to treat various health conditions and help maintain optimal health.
Aloe Vera
Burdock Calendula Catnip Chamomile Dandelion Echinacea Feverfew Goldenseal Lavender |
Lemon Balm
Marigold Milk Thistle Oregano Peppermint Raspberry Leaf Rosemary Sage St. John's Wort Thyme |
These plants can also be grown in your own medicinal garden while you...
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!
Our kitchen cabinet can become our medicine cabinet. Regardless of our location in the world, there are numerous plants - commonly called “herbs and spices” - at our fingertips ready to assist our body in healing itself and maintaining health.
Herbs and spices are full of vitamins and minerals and have various anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties that help your body fight sickness and reduce damage to your body’s cells.
Herbs and spices promote cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory health; ease inflammation; reduce Type 2 Diabetes risk, and slow cancer among many other health benefits.
40 HERBS & SPICES you can start using today!
Herbs and spices are full of vitamins and minerals and have various anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties that help your body fight sickness and reduce damage to your body’s cells.
Herbs and spices promote cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory health; ease inflammation; reduce Type 2 Diabetes risk, and slow cancer among many other health benefits.
40 HERBS & SPICES you can start using today!
Allspice
Anise Basil Bay Leaves Black Pepper Caraway Seed Cardamom Cayenne Celery Seed Chili Pepper |
Chives
Cilantro Cinnamon Cloves Coriander Cumin Curry Powder Dill Fennel Fenugreek |
Garlic
Ginger Lemongrass Marjoram Mint Mustard Nigella (Black Seed) Nutmeg Oregano Paprika |
Parsley
Pink Himalayan Salt Rosemary Saffron Sage Sesame Sumac Tarragon Thyme Turmeric |