I wanted an ongoing curriculum that would be fun and engaging, teaching kids about
the medicinal uses of herbs in a way that would hold their interest.
I wanted an ongoing curriculum that would be fun and engaging, teaching kids about
the medicinal uses of herbs in a way that would hold their interest.
Not exact matches
He hopes to expand his working knowledge
of food and its relationship to health as well as learning more about growing vegetables and
medicinal herbs to
use in an organic kitchen.
Lemongrass is an amazing
herb that has been
used for hundreds
of years for both culinary and
medicinal purposes.
This
herb is from the parsley family and has been in
use for thousands
of years as a
medicinal herb and cooking spice.
There is not that much official research on the
use of medicinal breastfeeding
herbs (also called galactagogues) to increase breast milk supply.
The book also focuses a great deal
of attention on the
medicinal uses of plants — particularly
herbs.
By contrast, spices are the seeds, berries, bark, root, fruit, or other parts
of the plant, even leaves in some cases; although any
of these, as well as any edible fruits or vegetables, may be considered «
herbs» in
medicinal or spiritual
use.
Turmeric has been made
use of in India as a culinary spice as well as
medicinal herb for centuries.
With the
use of healing steam and
medicinal herbs, vaginal steaming, or yoni steaming, can help you rebalance this area
of your body and heal yourself.
Black cohosh's value as a
medicinal herb continues to this day, as it is still
used to treat a range
of health problems.
The most widely - studied
medicinal use of milk thistle is, undoubtedly, as a liver - protecting
herb.
When someone in my family has a stomach ache or is experiencing any sort
of digestive distress (from perhaps eating out or too many sweets at a party), slippery elm is by far my favorite
medicinal herb (aka bitters) to
use as a soothing tonic.
The
use of medicinal herbs and nature - based remedies is as old as humankind, and in many cultures they were even believed to be magical or sacred because
of their amazing properties (Read our full History
of Herbal Medicine).
Basic treatment approaches usually include rest,
use of exercise or diet, nutritional supplements,
medicinal herbs, etc..
We've
used a unique combination
of loose leaf tea with powdered
medicinal herbs.
By
using powdered
medicinal herbs you're actually eating MORE
of the magic
of the plant increasing it's effects.
Though turmeric may be a new addition to the Starbucks menu, this bright orange root spice has actually been
used for thousands
of years as a key
medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine.
Ginger is highly regarded as a
medicinal herb, and it is
used to treat a variety
of ailments, including stomach cramps, nausea, and colds.
It has been found on the sites
of graves that date back to the Bronze Age in the United Kingdom, and evidence suggests that it was in
use by the ancient Celtic communities as a
medicinal herb.
Because alcohol is a powerful solvent, more
of an
herb's
medicinal qualities and components will be extracted than if we simply
use water.
Of course, be sure to check with your doctor before
using any
medicinal herbs, especially if you have a liver or gallbladder issue.
Maca has been
used, for thousands
of years, as a
medicinal herb to enhance strength, endurance, fertility and for its aphrodisiacal effects.
What remains clear is that for thousands
of years now, the
use of pumpkin has proven a reliable food source and effective
medicinal herb.
The common ingredients mostly
used for the preparation
of these supplements are vegetal such as
herbs and other
medicinal plants, caffeine, nutritional fibers, and other minerals.
Devil's claw is an ancient
herb which has been
used for thousands
of years by African natives for its
medicinal benefits.
Dr. Jenn Dazey has authored some articles and regularly serves as a public speaker and counselor on the safe and effective
use of medicinal herbs.
While
herb gardens are a popular way to reap the benefits
of medicinal herbs, few people realize the potential
uses of plants that grow commonly in the wild.
So here's what I do: sometime after waking but before eating breakfast, I warm a pint
of water (slightly warmer than body temperature but not hot), juice half a lemon directly in the glass
using a wooden citrus reamer, and top it off with a few sprinkles
of non-irradiated cayenne pepper (since, again, the process
of irradiation reduces the nutritional profile and natural
medicinal properties
of herbs and spices, and we don't want that!).
The seed
of the milk thistle plant is commonly
used to treat chronic inflammatory liver disorders and it is among the top - selling
medicinal herbs.
Shilajit is an ancient
medicinal herb that's been
used for thousands
of years to treat pain and various illnesses.
The various
medicinal uses of ginger validate its effectiveness as a powerful healing
herb, with anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, and antioxidant actions attributed to its high levels
of gingerols and shogaols.
The
medicinal uses of ginger have earned it a place among the most healing
herbs around the world, with a long history
of traditional applications.
And that's a
medicinal herb that's been
used for a very long period
of time.
Peppermint is one
of the world's oldest
medicinal herbs, having been
used for centuries.
The Lo Han fruit has been
used by local people in southern provinces
of China for centuries as a sweetener and a
medicinal herb for the treatment
of lung congestion, colds, sore throats and minor stomach and intestinal problems.
A very popular
herb for women with PCOS, Traditional Chinese Medicine is likely the originator
of using this
medicinal plant.
The idea
of using plant - based remedies that had been effective for literally thousands
of years really intrigued me, and so I went about developing a combination
of medicinal herbs to help reduce menstrual cramps and pain.
So I would treat this patient with a very complex, customized
medicinal formula (we
use concentrated powdered extracts
of herbs that we load into gelatin capsules) probably consisting
of 15 to 25 ingredients, plus specific dietary and exercise advice.
You can
use a tea base to add a subtle hint
of flavour, enjoy the benefit
of a particular
herb's
medicinal properties, or get your fix
of caffeine without stopping at the Starbucks or Tim Horton's on your way to work.
Black pepper as a
medicinal herb was traditionally
used for sluggish digest and low stomach acid, but it can help nearly anyone get more out
of their food and supplements.
This
medicinal herb is the source for hecogenin, a compound
used in the production
of many steroidal drugs.
Turmeric: Turmeric has been
used in India for thousands
of years as a
medicinal herb.
Ginseng, one
of the most ancient and commonly -
used medicinal herbs in the world, is the quintessential rasayana, with countless people worldwide relying on this distinctively - shaped... Read More»
But, in characteristic Chinese fashion
of finding a
medicinal use for virtually everything, these
herbs were soon employed as medicines.
Beyond that, the
medicinal properties
of whatever spices and
herbs are
used go to work.
You may like the idea
of using herbal remedies because they are natural, but like any other medication,
medicinal herbs are dangerous if they're not
used properly.
Neem has been
used for hundreds
of years as a
medicinal herb to treat dry skin conditions, itching skin, skin diseases, sores, infected burns, and insect bites.
The
use of herbs and plants for
medicinal purposes has been practiced for millennia all over the world.
My veterinary practice strives to reduce my patients reliance on medications to manage diseases by promoting total body health through the
use of whole food based diets, nutraceuticals (food derived substances having
medicinal effects), acupuncture (needle, laser, etc.), and Chinese
herbs.