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An Interesting Herb Fact
Fountain of Youth? Sage and Herbal Remedies
Sage has long been highly regarded for its perceived ability to bestow longevity. Traditionally, sage has been thought to have the ability to restore failing memory to the elderly. As one of the most popular of the memory-enhancing herbs, sage has long been traditionally planted at gravesites. There are many different varieties of sage. The most popular forms of sage include Green sage (Salvia officinalis), Greek sage (Salvia fruticosa) and Purple sage (Salvia officinalis). Most herbalists tend...
Mint: The Traditional Herbalist's Best Friend
Mint is one of the
herbalist's best friends: there appears to be at least thirty species
of mint, and all can be used in a number of herbal remedies that are
safe and effective. Mint has become so common that some people even
forget its history as an herbal remedy. Up until the 17th century,
herbalists used most varieties of mint in more or less the same way.
But now herbalists have expressed definite preferences toward some
kinds of mint. Today it appears that peppermint has gained favor with
most herbalists. Peppermint is indeed the preferred mint variety in the
West, but in China it appears that field mint has prevailed in
popularity. Another popular mint is garden mint, which is sometimes
also referred to as spearmint. Although spearmint can be used in much
the same way as peppermint, it is mostly recommended for children.
The aerial parts of the min plant are used to create herbal remedies.
The leaves and other aerial plants of mint plants are well known for
their ability to relax the muscles and stimulate bile flow in the
digestive tract. Mint is well known for its ability to help treat
digestive ailments. Mint is often used to treat indigestion, colic,
flatulence, and other similar conditions. Min is also thought to help
reduce the feeling of nausea and can be taken to treat motion sickness.
Min can also be used to promote sweating in individuals suffering from
fevers and influenza. In traditional Chinese medicine, mint is known as
bo he. It is thought of as a cooling remedy for the flu and head colds.
It can also be used to treat headaches, eye inflammations, and a sore
throat. In traditional Chinese medicine, mint is also used as an herbal
remedy to treat digestive complaints or liver stagnation. Mint should
be harvested just before harvesting.
One of the most popular ways to take mint is as an essential oil.
Peppermint oil, for instance, is known to contain large amounts of
menthol. Taken in large doses, peppermint oil is well known for its
cooling, calming and analgesic properties. It is also thought to be a
good herbal remedy for treating fevers, skin complaints, migraines and
headaches. Peppermint essential oil is also believed to be
antibacterial, and it is often used to help combat minor infections.
Peppermint oil can also be uses to inhale by patients suffering from
severe nasal congestion. However, patients should take care to avoid
the prolonged use of peppermint oil as an inhalant. If breathed in for
too long, mint has been known to irritate the mucous membranes. It
should not be given to very young children directly. Peppermint has
also been known to reduce the flow of milk, so nursing mothers should
use extra caution when dealing with mint.
The aerial parts of any type of mint plant can be used to create an
infusion, tincture, compress soak, or inhalation. An infusion of mint
leaves can be used to create a hot tea. Mint tea is one of the best and
easiest way to consume this helpful herb. It can be used to treat
nausea, indigestion, colic, flatulence, migraines, and fevers. |
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