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Herbal Treatment for Common Ailments

06 August, 08:36, by felz Tags: , , , , , , ,

3a29ef09e98e63f80235bd000145cb4b Herbal Treatment for Common AilmentsThere are many minor illnesses which can be easily and safely treated without the inconvenience. Cough, fever, cuts and bruises are some minor ailments that we commonly suffer. Some simply require a bit of bed-rest, others may be helped by remedies. Natural remedies can be used to effectively treat a range of ailments through correct and regular usage. For natural home remedies, the kitchen is a great place to start. It has almost all the medicines you would possible need at least, to deal with common ailments. In home based remedies, the idea is to use the chemicals naturally present in the herbs, spices and other foods to tackle the offending foreign element in the body that is causing the pain or infection instead of flushing the body with hundreds of milligrams of strong chemicals in the form of antibiotics.

The body has to face a plethora of offensive side effects such as excessive drowsiness, weakness, allergies and diarrhoea (caused by excessive heat generated) to handle. Natural remedies can be used to effectively treat a range of ailments through correct and regular usage. Acne is a commonly ailments. Gated cucumber applied over the face ,eyes and neck for fifteen minutes are very much beneficial for acne and blackheads. Bad Breath -Wash your mouth with lime juice mixed with water. Bleeding external- apply ice cube or sandalwood paste. Bleeding internal-Drink a glass of warm milk with a 1/2 teaspoon of saffron & turmeric powder. Burns-add coconut oil to the paste of fresh gel of aloe vera blended with a pinch of turmeric Powder and apply.

Another common ailments gas. Consume a cup of water with a pinch of baking soda & lemon juice. Insomnia-Honey is a very useful in Insomnia. It should be taken with water ,before going to bed ,in doses of two teaspoons in a large cup of water. Swelling- apply two parts of turmeric powder with one part salt to the affected area. Toothache-apply 3 drops of clove oil to the affected teeth. Another herb bath, designed especially for sunburns, is to take two tablespoons of comfrey root and put in one pint of water. Simmer it in a covered pan for ten minutes, strain, and add liquid to your bath water. Other common aliments hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stool. It is also recommended is eating a large leek and drinking a glass of nettle liquid several times a day.

Herbal Sleep Remedies – Insomnia Causes and Symptoms

27 July, 05:12, by felz Tags: , , , , , ,

278b7eda6d92bc5914d2baf25a6f280a Herbal Sleep Remedies – Insomnia Causes and SymptomsMany people suffer from insomnia or sleeplessness or pass the day without sufficient sleep. The result is a feeling of drowsiness throughout the day, lack of energy due to tired brains and poor concentration in work. Sleeping pills and other tranquilizers do induce some sleep but that is temporary and the prolonged use of such drugs may develop an undesired addiction towards them. But present day people are well conscious about the effects of these drugs and so more and more people are turning towards the herbal remedies to treat sleeplessness.

Causes

1. The main underlying causes of sleeplessness are daily stress at home and in workplaces, anxiety and depression.

2. Women after menopause face sleeplessness due to reduced levels of estrogen.

3. With aging the melatonin hormone that controls sleep decreases.

4. Diseases like allergies, hypertension, heart diseases and thyroid problems also cause sleeplessness.

5. Lack of physical activity and sleeping at wrong times reduces sleep.

6. Some medications out of prescription or over the counter drugs can cause insomnia.

7. Drinking too much tea, coffee and alcohol can also result is sleeplessness.

Herbal Remedies

Herbs induce sleep by calming down the nerves and relaxing the body muscles. The herbs can be taken as concoctions or used for massage or in aromatherapy to produce a soothing effect on the nervous system of the body. They help in reducing stress levels relaxing the brain so that one can sleep like a baby for hours.

1. Valerian herb is the well known herb to induce sleep as it acts as a mild sedative and one feels rejuvenated after a sound sleep. The most important factor is that it does not lead to any addiction like the sleeping pills.

2. Hops, the herb is an active ingredient found in beer that also aids in sleeping. The herb can be taken as tea or mixed with other herbs to get the best results.

3. Kava is a good herbal drink taken by Polynesians to aid in sleep. This is a powerful sleep inducer and so is taken to promote deep sleep.

4. Chamomile herb if taken as tea helps in promoting sleep. It improves sleep patterns and does not have any addictive effect.

5. St. John’s Wort is generally used to treat anxiety and depressions, but this also acts on the serotonin and melatonin hormones and improves sleep. To get the best result it should be taken in the early morning for a good nights sleep to follow.

6. Passion flower is another herb that helps in sleeping.

Essential oils of some herbs if massaged properly or taken along with bath can soothe the nerves aiding in good sleep. But these sleep inducing herbs must be taken in due consultation with the medical experts as they can interfere with other prescribed drugs leading to serious side effects.