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Herbs A to Z (A - B)
Herbs can be used in numerous ways to help obtain and maintain optimum health. Fortunately they can be tailored to meet each personal need. Learn more about the versatility of herbal natural remedies by clicking Methods of Using Herbs. The herbs pictured may not display the proper form. For example, the
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Would you like to know how to defeat depression and anxiety or find herbal stress relief? There are safe herbal remedies for depression that could replace depression medications or help individuals dealing with depression. One of the herbs for stress relief and depression is ashwagandha. Not only can natural healing herbs be tasty and vital to recipe success, but they are also useful for their nutritional value or to use medicinally. These natural healing herbs have been used for a multitude of purposes. For example, black cohosh has been used for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. It is recommended that black cohosh root be used for short term use (6 months or less).
One of the most valued herbs in Indian Ayurvedic medicine is ashwagandha, often used for stress relief, depression, and anxiety. Scientific research has shown ashwagandha to have antibacterial properties, 1 to be beneficial to the nervous system, and effective in fighting cancer. 2,3 The powerful antioxidants in ashwagandha may help fight Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease. It has been said that bloodroot is excellent for fighting dental plaque. Try grinding into powdered bloodroot for teeth and gum health, being careful to not inhale the powder into the nose and lungs which could cause a burning sensation. Because the oil in burdock root is rich in phytosterols and essential fatty acids needed for healthy scalp and hair, it is often used to fight hair loss, encourage shiny hair, and to give hair body. Also, burdock root has been used as a blood purifier and is popular in Asian cuisine.
Other herbs have various historical uses: blessed thistle is thought to alleviate indigestion and diarrhea; bladderwrack to treat underactive thyroid glands due to its high iodine content (but is contraindicated in hyperthyroidism, cardiac problems, and during pregnancy and lactation); birch bark has fungicidal properties; blue cohosh is used to ease childbirth and menstrual problems; angelica root is commonly used for respiratory ailments; boneset has been used to stimulate the immune system to fight bronchitis and flu; black walnut hulls have been used for its antibiotic and antifungal effects and to combat internal parasites. The benefits of bilberry are attributed to its anthocyanidin flavonoids, which are antioxidant plant pigments that aid the body in eliminating free radicals. Bilberry has been used to help strengthen capillaries, improve circulation and prevent atherosclerosis, cancer, cataracts, diabetes, diarrhea, heart disease, macular degeneration, night blindness, and retinopathy. Traditionally, buckthorn bark has been used for constipation and alfalfa leaf tea for arthritis. Give Herbs A to Z (A - B) a try for the added minerals and goodness our bodies need!
References
1. Owais M, Sharad KS, Shehbaz A, Saleemuddin M. Antibacterial efficacy of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) an indigenous medicinal plant against experimental murine salmonellosis. Phytomedicine. 2005 Mar;12(3):229-35.
2. Anon. Monograph. Withania somnifera. Altern Med Rev. 2004 Jun;9(2):211-4.
3. Jayaprakasam B, Zhang Y, Seeram NP, Nair MG. Growth inhibition of human tumor cell lines by withanolides from Withania somnifera leaves. Life Sci. 2003 Nov 21;74(1):125-32.
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