Natural Herbs for Good Health
Rajni Sheth
December 12, 2007
Herbs were not given much importance until recently. When herbs were first discovered, they were thought to be some form of weeds and some of them were considered to be poisonous. Gradually, it came to be understood that these herbs did much more than merely spice food or give fuel to the body. The vital elements, organic, and mineral present in them were recognized and utilized to their full potential. Their powers of healing, medicinal value, and their ability to counteract certain health problems slowly brought them to the forefront. Thus the process of healing through natural herbs has revolutionized the way we look at medicine and also brought about a change in the kind of foods we eat.
Some natural herbs like alfalfa are rich in protein and contribute greatly to the development of muscle, hair, nails, and even the skin. It is used to counteract fatigue, and is also used in the treatment of arthritis, nausea, and diabetes. The advantages of
Aloe Vera are many and as varied as can be. Aloe Vera gel is used to treat burns and also open wounds. It is a well-known beauty aid, a powerful astringent, and a great medium. It has been used to treat hair loss and the juice of aloe vera has great potency. It strengthens the immune system and keeps the digestive tract intact. The juice is not only anti fungal but also anti bacterial, and anti oxidant. The full potential of Aloe Vera is still to be acknowledged.
Ashwagandha is known as the anti ageing herb. About 3 gms. of the herb consumed for at least a year has been proved beneficial. It has been shown that this natural herb is able to increase memory and can also increase melanin concentrations in the hair. A significant increase in the red blood cell count and hemoglobin has also been noticed. The herb “Brahmi” helps to combat stress and depression and is often termed as 'food for the brain'.
The Indian gooseberry called the 'Amla' is rich in Vitamin C. What is more important is that the vitamin remains intact whether it is dried, crushed or burnt. The juice and the fruit have wonderful restorative properties. The Neem fruit, seed, leaves, bark and the roots have antibacterial properties. Skin diseases, burns, diarrheas, inflammatory diseases, bronchitis can all be at least partially cured using extracts of the neem tree. The skin of the pomegranate and oil from its seeds are very good cleansers.
The flowers of the hibiscus plant stimulate the growth of hair, prevents graying, hair loss, and offers remedies against many scalp disorders. Jasmine flowers and jasmine oil relieve tension and act as anti depressants. Seeds of the sunflower are rich in vitamins and fatty acids. The oil has properties that promote well-being. The leaves of the papaya help in digestion. The presence of the enzyme papain helps proteins to digest faster.
And so the list goes on and on.
There are so many natural herbs with wonderful properties and so many others still to be discovered.
Some natural herbs like alfalfa are rich in protein and contribute greatly to the development of muscle, hair, nails, and even the skin. It is used to counteract fatigue, and is also used in the treatment of arthritis, nausea, and diabetes. The advantages of
Aloe Vera are many and as varied as can be. Aloe Vera gel is used to treat burns and also open wounds. It is a well-known beauty aid, a powerful astringent, and a great medium. It has been used to treat hair loss and the juice of aloe vera has great potency. It strengthens the immune system and keeps the digestive tract intact. The juice is not only anti fungal but also anti bacterial, and anti oxidant. The full potential of Aloe Vera is still to be acknowledged.
Ashwagandha is known as the anti ageing herb. About 3 gms. of the herb consumed for at least a year has been proved beneficial. It has been shown that this natural herb is able to increase memory and can also increase melanin concentrations in the hair. A significant increase in the red blood cell count and hemoglobin has also been noticed. The herb “Brahmi” helps to combat stress and depression and is often termed as 'food for the brain'.
The Indian gooseberry called the 'Amla' is rich in Vitamin C. What is more important is that the vitamin remains intact whether it is dried, crushed or burnt. The juice and the fruit have wonderful restorative properties. The Neem fruit, seed, leaves, bark and the roots have antibacterial properties. Skin diseases, burns, diarrheas, inflammatory diseases, bronchitis can all be at least partially cured using extracts of the neem tree. The skin of the pomegranate and oil from its seeds are very good cleansers.
The flowers of the hibiscus plant stimulate the growth of hair, prevents graying, hair loss, and offers remedies against many scalp disorders. Jasmine flowers and jasmine oil relieve tension and act as anti depressants. Seeds of the sunflower are rich in vitamins and fatty acids. The oil has properties that promote well-being. The leaves of the papaya help in digestion. The presence of the enzyme papain helps proteins to digest faster.
And so the list goes on and on.
There are so many natural herbs with wonderful properties and so many others still to be discovered.