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Learn about traditional medicinal herbs, and herbs as food. Taken further, organic matter is an energy interference pattern interfacing with our own bodily and environmental patterns.
Tips are in the physical structure of plant healing properties. Thus, plants from harsh climates, or those that have thick, impenetrable skins, or spikes, are more likely to have healing properties.
Distillations, powders, mixtures, oils and concentrations of common tree leaves, bark, roots, flowers, nuts, seeds, historically have been relied on as potent and effective treatments for the body. Think in terms of co-evolution of millions of years. Trees sustained ape-like human ancestors, so there is a high degree of synchronicity and symbiotic chemistry likely.
Sedative for anxiety and relaxation. It is also used for wound healing and to reduce inflammation or swelling. Chamomile is used as a tea or applied as a compress. It may increase drowsiness caused by medicines or other herbs or supplements. Chamomile may interfere with the way the body uses some medicines, causing too high a level of the medicine in some people.
lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It has antimicrobial effects. Researchers are currently exploring garlic's possible role in preventing cancer. It should not be used with warfarin, because large amounts of garlic may affect clotting. For the same reason, large amounts should not be taken before dental procedures or surgery.
Stimulant. Ease nausea and motion sickness. Side effects include bloating, gas, heartburn, and nausea.
Helps with sthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus. Improve memory, and prevent dementia. Only the extract from the leaves should be used, as seeds contain ginkgo toxin. Ginkgo can increase the risk of bleeding, so it should not be used with anti-inflammatory medicines, or anticoagulants.
Nerve tonic and aphrodisiac. Side effects are high blood pressure and tachycardia. It's considered safe by the FDA, but shouldn't be used with warfarin, heparin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, estrogens, corticosteroids, or digoxin. People with diabetes should not use ginseng.
Treat diarrhea, and eye and skin irritations. It is also used as an antiseptic. A treatment for colds. Goldenseal contains berberine, a plant alkaloid with a long history of medicinal use. Can cause skin, mouth, throat, and gastric irritation.
Treat liver conditions and high cholesterol, and to reduce the growth of cancer cells. Milk thistle hails from the Mediterranean, used for many different illnesses over the several thousand years, especially liver problems.
Antidepressant. A side effect is sensitivity to light, but this is only noted in people taking large doses of the herb. St. John's work can cause a dangerous interaction with other commonly used medicines.
Prostate relief. rostatic hypertrophy (BPH). But recent studies have not found it to work well for this condition. Side effects are digestive upset and headache, both mild.
Treat sleeplessness and to reduce anxiety. Research suggests that valerian may be a helpful sleep aid, but there are no well-designed studies to confirm the results. In the U.S., valerian is used as a flavoring for root beer and other foods. As with any medicinal herb, talk with your healthcare provider before taking it.
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