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Herbs A to Z (P - R)
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Check out a few reasons some of the herbs on this Herbs A to Z (P - R) page are used. The wonderful aroma of peppermint oil from peppermint tea leaves is reason enough to make this delightful tea, but peppermint can also offer health benefits. Peppermint tea has been used for digestion, headache, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, colds, stress, allergies, and asthma. To concentrate or stimulate the mind while driving, try peppermint oil. The leaves of plantains have been used for a multitude of purposes both internally and externally. Internally the leaves of plantains have been consumed to soothe irritations of the mouth and throat, for coughs, bronchitis, colds, and even diabetes. Externally, leaves of plantains have been used for toothaches, varicose veins, and skin inflammations such as rashes, blisters, sores, insect stings, and bites. The luxurious scent of patchouli oil is commonly used in perfumes, incense, and air fresheners. It can be added to natural lotions for chapped hands and cracked heels or used as an insect repellent. The herb has been used for anxiety, depression, and relaxation as well as colds, diarrhea, headaches, and nausea. Not only is the aroma of rosebuds as a tea or in potpourri pleasant, but the rosebuds also offer benefits to sensitive, irritated or aging skin. They are also used to soothe nerves, alleviate tension, and improve digestion and circulation. Pink and red rose petals as well as powdered rosebuds are available for all occasions. You’ll love them so much that you’ll want bulk rose petals. Vitamin C rich rosehips are also used as tea and rich in other vitamins, iron, and phytonutrients. They are used as tea for infections, arthritis, and diarrhea.
Replace antacids naturally with papaya enzyme found in papayas and their leaves. A papaya supplement in tea form may be used to aid digestion. Using green papaya leaves from the papaya tree may even help prevent ulcers. Avoid leaves from the papaya tree during pregnancy, if taking blood thinning medication and if allergic to latex. The very high Vitamin C and mineral content in dried parsley make it excellent for health benefits. It is used for water retention, regulating menstruation, rheumatism, and as a diuretic. Fragrant pennyroyal tea has been used in sachets, potpourris, and to repel insects, especially fleas. Due to potential abortion as well as harm to the mother, pennyroyal herb should not be used during pregnancy. As a blood cleanser red clover tea is used for balancing hormones to maintain bone density in menopausal women. It is also used as an anti-aging herb and to inhibit abnormal growth. Most people buy passion flower for tea to use as a sleep aid or for anxiety. It is also used for pain and depression. Probably the most common herb used to prepare for and recover from pregnancy and delivery is red raspberry leaf tea. This safe herb helps to tone and strengthen the uterus due to its abundance of vitamins and minerals. Also, red raspberry leaf promotes healthy nerves for pain control and healthy skin and bones for the baby. Past use for prickly ash bark was for toothache relief. Today prickly ash is more commonly used for poor circulation, varicose veins, rheumatism, colic, and digestion. To aid digestion, rhubarb root stimulates liver secretions that transport bile salts. Rhubarb is also used for menstrual problems. Named for its large red roots, red root is used for respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and whooping-cough. Taheebo or pau d’arco is a very hard durable tropical wood resistant to decay. Pau d’arco bark has been used for wounds, sore throats, pain, arthritis, and even cancer. It is said pau darco kills candida, other fungi, viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Avoid giving to children and take in recommended amounts to avoid unpleasant side effects. Add psyllium seed husk to food or drinks to add fiber to the diet, speeding the passage through the intestinal tract. This is used to improve conditions such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and diarrhea. It may even help lower cholesterol and control diabetes. Click for more parsley selections.
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