Healthy Herbs For The Human Body

By Kate McMahon


Centuries before people went to see a doctor or fill a prescription for medication at a pharmacy, they turned to healthy herbs to ensure physical and emotional health. These plant based remedies help to strengthen the immune system as well as relieve pain. They are often dried in order to preserve them for use out of season; however, the process can cause them to lose some of their benefits.

Even though herbal remedies have been used for centuries and they are all natural, they can cause side effects. This means it is essential to talk with your doctor about potential side effects, especially if taking other medication. In addition, pregnant or nursing women should talk with their obstetrician or pediatrician about possible effects on the baby before beginning to use them as a supplement.

Echinacea stimulates the activity of the immune system. First used by Native Americans, this medication helps in the production of lymphocytes that destroy foreign bacteria as well as viruses. Some evidence has suggested the herb should be avoided by those with autoimmune diseases. The plant is helpful in reducing the time of healing from a cold. It can be used as a tea or leaves may be swallowed in a capsule.

St. John's Wort is used for depression. This herbal remedy is used as an alternative to Prozac. It helps with the production of serotonin in one's body. It does have side effects and should not be used with prescription anti-depressants, contraceptive pills, heart drugs or HIV medication. Most people take this plant in gelatin capsules.

Chamomile can help users to relax. It makes a great tasting tea without caffeine. It is helpful with insomnia, mouth ulcers, anxiety, eczema and gum disease. It can help with problems with the nervous and digestive systems. Chamomile is also thought to have antimicrobial properties. Tinctures offer an option other than the tea that some people prefer to use.

Ginseng is a natural energy booster that does not use caffeine. It has been used for thousands of years in China. It may help with memory and intellectual performance. Ginseng is helpful for individual suffering chronic fatigue syndrome, but can cause retention of water along with insomnia. It should not be used if one suffers from hypertension. It can be consumed in capsule form, as a tea or as a tincture.

Ginkgo is a memory booster that has been used by the Chinese for over 5,000 years. It helps to ease depression and with memory loss. The antioxidant properties of the plant can boost the action of nerves as well as circulation. Some users experience upset stomach or mild headaches. It is a blood thinner so it should not be used with aspirin or before surgery. While the root is often consumed as a tea, drops of its extract can be added to any drink for faster preparation.

Healthy herbs can provide many positive effects for one's body. However, there are certain medical conditions where the effects of these materials are not desirable. With proper use, the health benefits can help you to feel better may help the body to fight disease.




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