What kind of herbs are useful for eye health?
Herbs which are good for eye health are -Fennel - It is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C which are antioxidants and prevents macular degeneration of retina hence help in vision health.Ginkgo Biloba - This herb benefits eye health by improving the blood flow to retina.Passionflower - This herb is beneficial for eye health as it relaxes the blood vessels of eye.Grapeseed- This herb has been shown to improve blood circulation hence benefits the eyes.Bilberry - This herb is beneficial to eye health as it improves night vision.
What are examples of herb plants?
Basil, oregano, oregano, paprika, mint, parsley and many more….
Herbal Medicine: What are some uses, advantages and interesting/lesser known facts about Tulasi (Holy basil)?
Tulsi is known to have very strong anti- stress compounds and is great to help one quit smoking.Keep some leaves with you and chew it whenever the urge to smoke arises. Another plus is that the antioxidant property of the leaves will help fight all the damage that arises out of years of smoking.Tulsi is an excellent mouth freshener and oral disinfectant and its freshness lasts for a very long time. Holy Basil destroys more than 99% of the germs and bacteria in the mouth and this effect can last all day. It also cures ulcers in the mouthIt is anticarcinogenic and found to be effective in healing nearly all types of cancer and tumorsIt can protect your body from radiation poisoning and also heal and damages from that sort of conditionIt is beneficial in reducing labor pain, destroying rabies germs, treating gastroenteritis, cholera, whooping cough, measles, mumps, rheumatism, nausea, septic, urinary and genital infections, destroying worms in the stomachWash your eyes daily with a few leaves of basil soaked in water and you will be free from conjunctivitis, boils and many other problems of the eyes which are caused due to viral, bacterial or fungal infections. Holy Basil destroys the bacteria that are responsible for dental cavities, plaque, tartar, and bad breath, while also protecting the teeth. It also has astringent properties which make the gums hold the teeth tighter, thereby keeping them from falling(tulsi also has certain compounds like mercury, which has rich germicidal properties, that can actually be harmful for the teeth if kept in direct contact for too long)The holy basil has powerful purifying properties. When eaten raw, it purifies the blood giving the skin a beautiful glow, and prevents the appearance of acne and blemishes.It protects the heart by keeping one’s blood pressure under control and lowering his/her cholesterol levelsIt helps sooth the nerves, regulates blood circulation and beats free radicals that are produced during an episode of stressTo relieve kidney stones one must have the juice of tulsi leaves with honey, every day for six months to help wash out the stone from the kidney.Holy Basil is so good for boosting up the immune systemThe herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites.Tulsi has very potent germicidal, fungicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties that are great for resolving fevers,Common Cold,Coughs,Headaches
What types of Medicine were around during the Elizabethan Era?
Elizabethan medicines were basic, to say the least. Letting blood was conducted by cupping or leeches. The Medicine used to treat various illnesses were as follows: Bubonic Plague ( the Black Death ) Bubonic Plague was treated by lancing the buboes and applying a warm poultice of butter, onion and garlic. Various other remedies were tried including tobacco, arsenic, lily root and dried toad! Head Pains Head Pains were treated with sweet-smelling herbs such as rose, lavender, sage, and bay. Stomach Pains and Sickness Stomach pains and sickness were treated with wormwood, mint, and balm. Lung Problems Lung problems given the medical treatment of liquorice and comfrey. Wounds Vinegar was widely used as a cleansing agent as it was believed that it would kill disease.
I would like to plant a herb garden, using herbs that can be used as remedies?
A website or a book is fine, which includes herb properties, how best to use the herbs (in tea, aromatherapy etc) and maybe how best to look after them in a garden. Thank you in advance.
Is black salt good for health? Can we consume it every day?
Yes, black salt is definitely good for our health.Black salt is known for its unique taste and smell. It is also known and recommended by many doctors and health professional due to its medicinal properties. Black Salt is an Antacid, Anti-flatulent, Antioxidant, Digestive Stimulant and so on.Himalayan Black Salt ~ Kala NamakIt also helps in better joint health, sugar levels, heart health, respiratory system, etc. It helps controls acidity levels and cures loss of appetite. Black Salt is also helpful for curing depression problems. It helps to preserve two hormones, melatonin and serotonin, which are essential for a peaceful and unhindered sleep.There are other various benefits of Black salts too which make this salt safe to consume everyday. But, there can be side effects if consumed too much. Daily consumption should not exceed more than 8 grams.This salt is not much suitable for High Blood pressure patients. Such people should consume this salt in a low amount (not more than 4 grams per day).Black Salt definitely offers more benefits than Table salt and with calculated consumption we can enjoy various benefits. Of course, the cost and availability can be an issue.Overall, I can safely say that we can consume it daily. You can buy Himalayan Black Salt from Baker and Baker Salts at reasonable price.Best wishes.
How should I use Comfrey Root Powder? Is it safe to use?
I’m not sure what you want to use it for? Yes! Externally.The powder and leaves you can use topically no problem. Avoid using on broken skin for the most part. Not to be used for deep wounds. Use it as an herbal tea wash, herbal bath, in a poultice, make an oil, salve, lotion, etc. The whole plant use of herbs is always more gentle than concentrations, extracts, and isolated derivatives. Plants known to be a posion should be avoided of course.There are liver toxicity concerns over taking comfrey internally from studies. I have on occassion drank a tea made with comfrey leaves (NOT the roots) at my own risk as it says on the bag for external use only. I don’t have liver disease and not on any medications so I’m not concerned for myself as there are herbalists who do drink the tea of the leaves. I mainly use it short term for healing from something in particular.From what I understand there are two species of comfrey, wild comfrey which you don’t want, and cultivated comfrey which is what I use. The root would definitely be more potent than the leaves in any case with much higher concentration of the alkaloids. Always learn about the source of your herbs!I found this nifty quote from here: Balancing the body's pH"The FDA advises against taking Comfrey internally, due to the presence of trace amounts of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA's). In contrast, data published in the journal, Science, by noted biochemist Bruce Ames, Ph.D., of U.C. Berkeley, would indicate that Comfrey taken internally is less toxic or carcinogenic than an equivalent amount of beer. It is probably NOT wise to make Comfrey, or beer, a significant part of your regular diet for an extended period of time."The last part is pretty funny.