Self-Care
Self-care refers to the ways we can take care of ourselves. We take an active role in our mental, physical, and spiritual health. Self-care isn’t selfish, its a necessity, as you can’t pour from an empty glass. If you don’t take care …
Urinary System Herbs
Urinary system herbs are herbs with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Some herbs help with irritation and itching caused by urinary infections. Cranberries may help reduce the risk of infections in the urinary tract by preventing bacteria from sticking to the walls of …
Herbs for the Musculoskeletal System
Herbs for the musculoskeletal system include yellow jasmine, willow bark, devil’s claw, and turmeric among many others. Yellow jasmine contains properties that make it a pain reliever and sedative. It helps with neuralgia. Willow bark contains salicin. Salicin reduces the production of …
Heart Health
Heart health herbs include cayenne, cramp bark, garlic, and fennel. These are just a few herbs to help with heart health and circulation. There are other ones as well. Cayenne contains a phytochemical called capsaicin that promotes blood flow. This in turn …
Herbs to Help Digestion
There are herbs to help digestion. These herbs have different functions in how they help the digestive system. German chamomile eases the stomach. It helps with gas, soothing the stomach, and relaxing the muscles that move food along. Chamomile also helps to …
Nervous System Herbs
Some nervous system herbs include rosemary, lemon balm, mistletoe, and oats. Rosemary has mood boosting, anti-epileptic, and anti-neurodegenerative properties. It has been shown to help improve symptoms of certain disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and anxiety. Lemon balm increases the …
Herbs for Respiratory Health
There are different helpful herbs for respiratory health. A couple of these herbs include garlic, yarrow, eucalyptus, and elecampane. Garlic contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to improve lung function by reducing airway inflammation. The antioxidants help to protect the respiratory …
Immune System Herbs
Immune system herbs are herbs that have properties to boost the immune system and help prevent illness and relieve symptoms of illnesses. There are many herbs that will boost the immune system, but a couple include turmeric, ginger, neem, echinacea, and elderberry. …
Herbs for Skin Care
Some herbs for skin care include tea tree, witch hazel, burdock, aloe vera, and calendula. Tea tree has antibacterial properties. It may help with acne, athlete’s foot, lice, nail fungus, and insect bites. It is applied to the skin to soothe it …
Herbal Medicines
Herbal medicines are a form of dietary supplements in which the body receives nutrients from the roots, stems, seeds, flowers, or leaves of a plant. By using plants, we help to improve health and prevent diseases. Herbal medicines help with illnesses as …