Tag: Natural Medicine

Herb Types and Uses – Part Two

PL Chang | June 29, 2009 | Reply

Herbs are one of the best alternative medicines because they are natural energy healers designed by nature itself. During the 20th century, pharmaceutical drugs were introduced and many people stopped relying on herbs. Herbs are natural medicine that should not be forgotten because many of them can heal the body without any bad side effects. Many of them contain natural healing chemicals that are still a mystery to scientists today. Because of the rise in health care cost, many people are starting to switch back to herbal and other alternative medicine.

Herb Types and Uses – Part One

PL Chang | June 28, 2009 | Reply

There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of herbs that are still being use today to treat diseases. Herbalists who have been in the herb industry for years are very familiar with the different types of herbs and their uses. If you are new to the herbal community, you may want to learn certain terms to help you communicate with other herbalists. Below is a list of some of the common terms that are use in the herbal community.

Natural Treatment for PMS Bloating

PL Chang | March 2, 2009 | Reply

PMS bloating is the results of fluid level changes in response to the changes in hormone production in the woman’s body during PMS. There are many natural ways to reduce PMS bloating, one of the best ways is to use sage. Sage is an herb with many healing properties because it contains antioxidant, enzymes, phenolic acids, flavonoids and many other natural disease fighting chemicals.

Clove: Natural Toothache Remedy

PL Chang | February 25, 2009 | Reply

Toothache is usually caused by a bacterial infection or tooth decay. If you are experiencing toothaches and do not have time to see a dentist right away, clove can be a temporary solution to immediately help relieve your toothache. Clove is a herb that is well known for its antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic and stimulating properties. Besides toothache, herbalist has used clove to treat infections, diarrhea, respiratory problems, wounds, scabies and acne. One of the natural chemical compound responsible for relieving toothache in clove is Eugenol.

Turmeric: Natural Treatment for Acne and Rashes

PL Chang | February 24, 2009 | 2 Replies

Turmeric is an edible herb that has been used to treat skin conditions by the Chinese and Indian for thousands of years. Turmeric powder, available in the spice section at many grocery stores, are made from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. The root looks similar to ginger and has a peppery-bitter flavor with a hint of citrus. Turmeric has strong antitumoral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. For these reasons, turmeric is popular for treating hemorrhage, bruises, toothaches, chest pains, stomach problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases. Turmeric is also well known for treating skin conditions, such as acne, rashes, and scars.

Licorice: Natural Treatment for Canker Sores

PL Chang | February 3, 2009 | Reply

Canker sores can be a pain in the rear because they make eating, drinking, speaking and brushing our teeth so much harder. The direct cause of canker sores is still up to debate but most researchers agreed that they are caused by virus, bacteria, stress, hormonal changes and food allergies. Canker sores can last up to 2 weeks but they can be reduce significantly by a natural remedy called licorice root extract.

Natural Remedies: Disease Fighting Herbs – Part 3

PL Chang | January 25, 2009 | Reply

When it comes to treating certain health problems, natural remedies are becoming popular because of their cheap cost and effectiveness. The world today has more problems that ever before and the cost of health care is one of them. With the cost of health care rising, many people are searching for alternative ways to find cheaper medicines. Some are even buying illicit drugs to treat their health problems. The problems with illicit drugs is that they are not regulated and mainly run by organized crime. Many of the drugs are fake and not as effective. Some even contains toxins such as lead. Unlike traditional medicine, natural remedies are natural, cheaper and usually do not have negative side effects.

Natural Remedies: Disease Fighting Herbs – Part 2

PL Chang | December 15, 2008 | 3 Replies

Natural remedies have been used for many centuries to fight off diseases. Since the invention of vaccine and modern medicine, many people is relying less and less on these natural healers. It’s important not to forget about them because some of these herbs contain natural disease resistance components that are not found in modern medicine. Herbs are usually cheaper than modern medicine and many of them can be grown right at home.

Natural Remedies: Disease Fighting Herbs – Part 1

PL Chang | December 14, 2008 | 3 Replies

Using herbs to heal your body and strengthen your immune system have many health benefits and can save you a lot of money. Unlike many traditional medicine, herbs heal your body naturally and are usually cheaper. Traditional medicine is highly influenced by money. This is why manufacturers are more interested in creating medicine that can maintain the disease instead of completely curing it. Below is a list of some of the best natural remedies money can buy.