Herbal Guide
There are just so many herbs available in the market
and there's just so little time to spare to go through each one of
them. Are you confused over what herb you should choose when
shopping for herbal products? Do you know which herb can cure which
ailment? If you're not sure about which product you should buy,
then this herbal guide is the place for you. Below is a list of
some of the more common herbs available and their uses.
Herbal Guide: Alfalfa
In this herbal guide, you will learn that the parts of the Alfalfa
used for medicinal purposes are the flowers, leaves, petals, and
sprouts. This herb
contains alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, calcium,
chlorophyll, copper, essential amino acids, iron, magnesium,
phosphorous, potassium, protein, sodium, sulfur, zinc, and vitamins
A, B complex, C, D, E, and K.
Alfalfa is known as an efficient detoxifier. As a diuretic, it
cleanses your body of toxins and gets rid of excess water. It is
also anti-inflammatory and is said to reduce cholesterol levels and
balance the hormonal levels in the body.
Herbal Guide: Black Cohosh
The root of the black cohosh is said to be rich in vitamin A and a
host of other beneficial substances. It contains actaeine,
cimicifugin, estrogenic substances, isoferulic acid, oleic acid,
palmitic acid, pantothenic acid, phosphorous, racemosin, tannins,
and triterpenes.
Various studies have associated this herb with lowering down blood
pressure and cholesterol levels. Black cohosh is also efficient in
stimulating mucus production and thus helps relieve congestion
resulting from cold, flu, or other respiratory ailments.
Traditionally, it has been used to treat poisonous snake bites and
relieve hot flashes, menstrual cramps, morning sickness, and
pain.
Herbal Guide: Cayenne (Pepper)
Most of us know cayenne as a common table seasoning. But with the
information contained in this herbal guide, you will find that this
herb is more than that. It contains apsaicine, capsacutin,
capsaicin, capsanthine, capsico, cobalt, folic acid, pantothenic
acid, para-aminobenzoic acid, and zinc. It's also a rich source of
vitamins, such as A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and C.
Cayenne is considered helpful for digestion, circulation,
arthritis, and rheumatism. It is also said to relieve colds, sinus
infections, and sore throats. For centuries, cayenne was used as a
tonic for the heart, kidney, lungs, pancreas, spleen, and the
stomach.
Herbal Guide: Dong Quai (Angelica)
Dong quai roots have been used in China since the ancient times as
a tonic for the female reproductive system. In this herbal guide,
you will learn that dong quai is a rich source of alcohols,
cadinene, carotene carvacrol, coumarin, essential oil, isosafrol,
safrol, sesquieterpenes, and sucrose. It also contains vitamins A,
B12, and E.
Based on this herbal guide, you will find out the stimulating
effects of this herb on ovarian and testicular hormones. The dong
quai plant is commonly recommended to treat female problems, such
as premenstrual syndrome, hot flashes, and other menopausal
symptoms.
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