Alternative herbs for healthy living

BLACKBERRIES Did you know  blackberries  have useful healing properties? Of course they’re loaded in antioxidants and vitamins, but the leaves and roots have value, too. Native Americans have long used the stems and leaves for healing, while enjoying the young shoots peeled as a vegetable of sorts and the berries, either raw or in jams. The leaves and root can be used as an effective treatment against dysentery and diarrhea as well as serving usefulness as an anti-inflammatory and astringent. Ideal for treating cuts and inflammation in the mouth. NAVAJO TEA Also called  green thread , Plains Tea or Coyote Plant, this plant has been used for centuries by Native Americans to quickly relieve that most brutal and irritating of infections: the UTI (urinary tract infection). Best when made into a tea or decoration . RED CLOVER Native to Europe, Northern Africa and Western Asia,  red clover  is now ubiquitous worldwide. The plant’s reddish pink blossoms...

Tansy Tansy is an old-world aster and remedy, used for flavoring beer and stews as well as repelling insects. Rubbing the leaves on the skin provides an effective bug repellent, but tansy can also be used to treat worms. It is said to be poisonous when extracted, but a few leaves are not harmful if ingested. Korean Mint (hyssop) Who doesn’t want to be minty fresh? Most of the various types of “mint” or methane  – spearmint, Korean mint, apple mint, and regular old mint – offer reported health benefits and medicinal properties. (Avoid penny-royal , as it’s poisonous.) Mint is famous for soothing headaches, fighting nausea, calming the stomach and reducing nervousness and fatigue. Korean mint, also called Indian mint and hyssop, is a fairly effective antiviral, making it useful for fighting colds and the flu. Whatever continent you’re on, some type of mint is usually to be found. Eat whole, garnish food or make tea to get the all-purpose health benefits. Alfalfa A...

Wonderful kola also known as (buchholzia) seeds is quickly gaining popularity as it seems to be a cure to almost all ailments. Its look stands out from the normal kola as it looks like a root and not a fruit like the others. We gathered a list of cures to a few ailments. The procedures may seem crude but as we all know, when it comes to nature, the cruder, and the better. For each ailment listed below, wonderful kola is taken in doses and mixed with various liquids. Please ensure to use as stated below for maximum effect. These are just a few examples of the work of wonderful kola.  There’s so much more to be gained from its usage.  Asthma Get 3 wonderful kola balls and a small amount of ginger. Grind all these together and mix with 50cl pure honey and 25cl lime juice. Take a tablespoon full, three times daily for a month. Waist pains Backache and stomach problems: Cut 3 wonderful kola into pieces and pour into 50cl measurement of soda water. Take a shot...

Moringa oleifera Commonly known in the English language as the ben oil tree, the horseradish tree, or the drumstick tree, Moringa oleifera belongs to the plant family Moringaceae. In Nigeria, it is called Ewe ile, Ewe igbale, or Idagbo monoye (the tree which grows crazily) in Yoruba; Gawara, Habiwal hausa, Konamarade, or Rini maka in Fulani; Bagaruwar maka, Bagaruwar masar, Barambo, Koraukin zaila, Shipka hali, Shuka halinka, Rimin nacara, Rimin turawa, Zogall, or Zogalla-gandi in Hausa; and Odudu oyibo, Okochi egbu, Okwe olu, Okwe oyibo, Okughara ite, Uhe, Ikwe beke in Ibo.Until now, various laboratory researches have confirmed that Moringa is a natural energy booster, strengthens the immune system, has antibiotic properties, cures headaches, migraines, asthma, and ulcers, reduces arthritic pains and inflammations, and restricted tumour growths. Moringa flowers boiled with soymilk have always been thought to have aphrodisiac quality. News reports say that studies of the Bur...

Andrographis paniculata   Is a small annual herb that grows to a height of 1-4 feet? It is erect and prefers moist and shady places. This plant has a dark, green, slender stem that remains squared in cross-section. It has wings along the angles and longitudinal furrows. The leaves are lanced shaped and the blades hairless. It has spreading racemes that bear flowers. The fruit is a capsule 2 cm long with yellow-brown seeds. It grows in many kinds of habitats such as hillsides, coastlines, plains. You can grow it on the farms and also find it growing in the wastelands and by the roadsides. The Andrographis paniculata prefers sunny locations. It’s commonly called king of bitters. Andrographis paniculata, is used to treat different diseases and various ailments such as: Good for the heart Studies in China show that Andrographolide is useful in treating atherosclerosis. This is because it helps prevent the formation of blood clots. It proves  useful for preventing hear...

Watching your baby have his/her first bites of solid food is amazing, isn’t it? But shouldn’t you be choosy in what you are giving him/her to eat? You may want to throw in some fruits and vegetables into the diet list, but have a good long thought before you decide to do so.  Make a list of the fruits that can go as first foods. Watermelon is definitely one on them. Watermelon is a tropical fruit containing 93% water and numerous health benefits. But, if you ask is watermelon good for babies, then read our post at Mom Junction. We tell you the health benefits of watermelon for babies, how to select one, and the precautions you should take before feeding watermelon to your baby. Health Benefits Of Watermelon For Babies Why should you choose watermelon for babies? It is because it is soft and easy to pick. Of course, it is not just about being easy to eat; the fruit has a houseful of nutritional benefits too. Maintains water balance:  The fruit helps in maintaining hydrati...

Creating sacred time to be with your beloved and Finding a time when the kids are visiting someone else or send him or her to a sitter for a few hours. Turn down the volume on the phone and let voice mail take care of things for a while and make your bedroom more appealing. Enter you sacred space with a clean body without time restraints, engage in massage as foreplay to help you relax and stimulate all the meridians of energy throughout the body by not  rushing the foreplay, remember to breathe together and make love more slowly. Enjoy after play by lying together to rest, enjoy a sweet nap or exchange your feelings of love. Herbs for sexual vitality can be used in the form of tea, tincture or capsules. However, before using herbs, clear up any emotional conflicts that may be affecting sexuality and develop a healthier diet.  Cinnamon   Cinnamon has been used in love potions since medieval times. It is warming, improves circulation and is mildly stimulating...

Watermelon Is A Type Of Fruit – It Is High In Water And Fiber. Watermelon is a type of delicious fruit high in liquid and fiber content. It is high in vitamin A, Vitamin C and several other healthy and beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. Here are some of several health benefits of watermelon and reasons you should add them to your diet. 1. Rich In Nutrients Watermelon is a very nutrient dense fruit. It contains lots of vitamin C, vitamin A, Vitamin B1, vitamin B5 and vitamin B6. It also contains potassium and magnesium and carotids like beta-carotene and lycopene in addition to citrullin, an amino acid. 2. Helps Reduce Inflammation Inflammation caused by free radicals in the body can cause a lot of chronic diseases. Anti-inflammatory antioxidants like lycopene and vitamin C in watermelons help lower inflammation and oxidation damage. Lycopene is also beneficial for brain health and can help delay Alzheimer’s disease. watermelon 3. Contains Cancer-inhibit...

Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness Ginger has been shown to be effective against exercise-induced muscle pain. In one study, consuming 2 grams of ginger per day, for 11 days, significantly reduced muscle pain in people performing elbow exercises. Ginger does not have an immediate impact, but may be effective at reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion Chronic indigestion ( dyspepsia ) is characterized by recurrent pain and discomfort in the upper part of the stomach. It is believed that delayed emptying of the stomach is a major driver of indigestion. Interestingly, ginger has been shown to speed up emptying of the stomach in people with this condition. After eating soup, ginger reduced the time it took for the stomach to empty from 16 to 12 minutes. In a study of 24 healthy individuals, 1.2 grams of ginger powder before a meal accelerated emptying of the stomach by 50%. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blo...