Herbal Medicine Center

Archive for January 4th, 2010

Today there are more and more people giving natural herbal cures a try. This is for a variety of reasons; negative side effects and costs are likely the two biggest factors. There is an herbal cure for just about any condition or ailment that could arise. Let’s go through a few of them so you can get a better idea of just how simple some of these are.

Let’s say that you develop a case of bronchitis. Well, you could go to the doctor and get a prescription and probably some cough suppressants but first why not give this a try? Lobelia is an herb available in a dried leave form. Boil about 1 cup of water and add about 1/2 tsp of the dried Lobelia leaves and let it steep for about 15 minutes. Drink this roughly three times per day and you will feel your chest open up and you will be able to excrete all of that mucus.

If you find yourself with bladder stones then you need to get your hands on some Parslane, either seeds or leaves. This will help to break up the agglomerates in the bladder which will ease the passage of urine. Any time that there is pain associated with urinating, it is a warning signal. Infuse the seeds with some coconut water for immediate relief and then follow up with water to ensure a sufficient quantity.

Bishop weed and Ajowan seeds work great for an earache. Mix about 1/2 teaspoon of the seeds in a small amount of milk until the seeds literally permeate the milk. Then filter the milk and proceed to use it as ear drops at room temperature.

Colitis? Try one of these two herbal remedies, add 20 drops of Echinacea to enema water that you would be using or if you are having discomfort in your stomach then add about three tbsp of whole hops after it is soaked in a cup of cold water. Sip on it throughout the day, especially right before you decide to eat.

Maybe you have found yourself with some food poisoning after eating something that was cooked improperly. You can try one of three different herbs: peppermint tea, goldenseal tea, or ginger tea. All will offer relief if you drink it daily for about three days.

Regardless of what problem you may be having it is almost guaranteed that there is an herb that has cured or alleviated the problem. Go ahead and give them a try. It is likely that you will be surprised at how much relief you may find.

Shannon Pollock has been teaching people about natural health remedies for many years. She is a specialist with experience in herbal remedies for both people and animals.

For more information on herbal cures, as well as other natural health related topics, visit Shannon’s website called Natural Health Remedies and More

An unbelievable amount of people suffer from acne. Almost 80% of teenagers under 18 are battling it and 50% once you hit adulthood. There are over a dozen different types of acnes, with the most common being blackheads.

If you have ever had acne in your life then I’m sure you are well aware of all of the advice that can be given out such as watching what you eat, washing your face more often, and not to drink soda. Instead of trying to figure out which food causes or contributes to your acne, why not put some focus on herbal cures for acne because it is herbal medications that sit on top of the list of well known cures. Start with B5 vitamin supplements as B5 is thought of as one of the best acne cures and that is likely because B5 will reduce the amount of oil that your skin will produce and it also will reduce the size of your pores.

Some people that have suffered from acne have used a variety of other herbs to cure their skin condition. Some of the many herbs include burdock root, lavender, chamomile, juniper, and dandelion root. These herbs are proven to work by lowering toxicity levels and acting as an anti inflammatory at the same time. Others rely on Aloe Vera gel to relieve their acne related symptoms, the flaky skin, the swelling, and the redness.

Many soaps and gels are Aloe Vera based so they work well. Naturists treat acne in many different ways and use products such as diluted tea tree oil applied right to the area that is affected. Almond oil, raw potatoes, apple cider vinegar, ginger juice, and green tea bags are only some of the acne treatments that naturists will use. Actually, ginger juice and certain vegetable juices are known to have anti-inflammatory and healing properties. What makes these treatments so popular, besides the fact that they work, is they do not cause any side effects.

Herbal cures are among the most common and popular alternative treatments for acne. The difference between natural medicine and what a dermatologist may prescribe is that the natural treatments will nourish and replenish the skin and what the dermatologist gives you is likely to dry out the skin. It is very easy to make your own natural remedies or purchase pre-made remedies and these natural remedies are also less costly than prescription drugs. With herbal cures for acne being so effective as well as less expensive, it’s easy to see why it would sit at the top of most people’s list.

Shannon Pollock has been teaching people about natural health remedies for many years. She is a specialist with experience in herbal remedies for both people and animals.

For more information on herbal cures for acne, as well as other natural health related topics, visit Shannon’s website called Natural Health Remedies and More