Plant Based Medicines/ Natural Remedies

Herbs and herbal remedies have been used for hundreds of years to treat a number of different ailments. Today, more and more people are turning to natural treatments for medical conditions to try and improve their health and do it in a natural way.

Following is a list of some of the common herbs that are used to treat mild conditions. There are many different herbs so this list is only a small number of herbs and some of the most popular ones.

- Chamomile is a great herb for calming the nerves and relieving stress. It also helps speed up the healing process and is good for stomach problems.

- Garlic has great antibiotic and antiviral properties and is also good for cardiovascular problems. You can eat garlic raw or have it cooked in food, if cooked it is best if added late in the cooking process to preserve the beneficial nutrients.

- Goldenseal has fantastic antibiotic properties and is great for fighting infections. For the best results, steep half to one teaspoon of root goldenseal for each cup and leave for ten minutes.

- Ginseng is used to improve stamina and stimulate the immune system. It also helps to protect the liver from toxins. You can purchase ginseng on its own or you can find it as a main ingredient in many herbal supplements.

- Ginger reduces the risk of heart attack and helps to prevent internal blood clotting. Ginger can also prevent motion sickness if taken before travelling. Ginger is also often used by pregnant women to reduce morning sickness.

- Spearmint and peppermint are both great for indigestion.

- Licorice helps to relieve ulcers and also soothes a sore throat.