Commercial herbal preparations are found in many forms, either in their natural state, in herbal mixtures, or in teas, oils, tinctures, liquid extracts, and tablets or capsules. We continue the series of medicinal plant benefits with some of the most widely used and widespread ones.
1. Sage. Parts used: leaves. It stimulates the central nervous system and digestive tract and has estrogenic effects on the body. Good for hot flashes and other symptoms of lack of estrogen, during menopause or after hysterectomy. Beneficial for diseases affecting the mouth and throat, such as tonsillitis. In tea form, it can be used to wash hair to give it shine and help it grow.
2. Fenugreek. Parts used: seeds. It acts as a laxative, intestinal lubricant and reduces fever. It helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, helps treat asthma and sinus problems by reducing mucus. It is effective for eye problems and inflammation as well as lung diseases.
3. Cinnamon. Parts used: bark, plant. Soothes diarrhea, nausea, congestion. Improves peripheral circulation, fights against fungal infections. Useful in diabetes.
4.Soc. Parts used: flowers, fruits, inner bark, leaves, roots. Fights free radicals and inflammation. Soothes cough and congestion. It fights constipation, strengthens the immune system, lowers fever, calms the respiratory tract and stimulates circulation. The flowers are used to soothe skin irritations.
5. Bellflower. Parts used: flowers, leaves, stems, oil. Indicated for depression and neuralgia, it is useful in stress control. Locally, it helps heal wounds.
6. Nettle. Parts used: flowers, leaves, roots. It acts as a diuretic, expectorant, pain reliever and tonic. Useful in anemia, arthritis, allergies, allergic rhinitis, kidney problems and malabsorption syndrome. It relieves inflammatory and mucous diseases of the lung. Used in hair care products, it helps stimulate hair follicles and regulates scalp oiliness.
7. Valerian. Parts used: rhizomes, roots. Lowers blood pressure and helps circulation. Contributes to lowering the level of lipids in the blood. It helps in the treatment of atherosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, circulatory diseases, digestive problems, insomnia, liver diseases, sinusitis, fungal infections. It can prevent ulcers by inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that causes ulcers.
Many herbs contain ingredients that, if used correctly, can help heal the body
