Heal Cuts and Scrapes with Herbs

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'Treat minor emergencies, such as cuts, scrapes, car sickness, splinters, burns and blisters, with these effective herbal remedies. Our herbal first-aid kit will easily handle those inevitable accidents while you’re on the go.

Blisters

While it’s tempting, never pop a blister. Doing so just invites infection. If a blister breaks on its own, wash the area with soap and water, then dab the blister with tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil. Dubbed a “first-aid kit in a bottle,” tea tree oil is a strong antimicrobial with antiseptic properties. Cover with a gauze bandage and change the dressing daily.'

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Benefits of Nettles Leaf

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'It may seem hard to get excited about consuming a plant which is commonly referred to as, "Stinging Nettles." Many people know the herb as an annoying garden weed, or a dangerous plant to avoid. Others have been warned to be frightened of the plant, as it delivers quite a stinging bite when it comes into contact with the skin. And, while it is true that you should take care when dealing with nettles in the plant form, after you read about the incredibly powerful effects of this herb on many systems in the human body, you make rethink your initial aversion to this potent little weed.'


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16 Health Benefits of Rosemary

 

'Rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with needle-like leaves and pink, blue, or purple flowers. The word “rosemary” comes from the Latin words ros (meaning “dew”) and marinus (meaning “sea”).
It is used in many culinary dishes and is commonly used to flavor soups, sauces, breads and meats. 

In addition to being used in cooking, it has also been used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments over the centuries. Studies have found that our ancestors weren’t wrong in using it medicinally.

I think you’ll be amazed as we were to find out just how many benefits rosemary has. Here are 16 health benefits of rosemary that’ll make you want to use it on a regular basis.'


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First Aid Ointment Comes from Calendula Flowers

 

'As my friend relayed her story to me, I became excited to write about it too, since there are no prescription drugs or salves that do all that Calendula can. My friend dabbed the cream on her bruises and scrapes, took a nap and woke up significantly better. Within days, she was as good as new. 

This inspired me to research calendula. I wish I knew about it when my children were young. A few European studies have concluded calendula to help soothe wounds and improve healing. It has antifungal, antiviral, and even anti-tumor properties! I think calendula would be fantastic for cradle cap and diaper rashes, or any rash for that matter.'

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A Closer Look at Herbal Formulas vs. Pharmaceuticals

 

'From pharmaceutical drugs to herbal supplements, there are so many types of formulas for healing. It is important to know the make-up of the formula and how it reacts with your body in order to understand why it works for you. 

We hear more and more of multiple pharmaceutical drugs either being pulled off the market or receiving warning from the FDA. From Avendia for Diabetes to the most popular asthma medications, consumers are becoming more aware of the dangers of prescription medicine.' 


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Why Plants Are (Usually) Better Than Drugs

by Dr. Andrew Weil


'For four decades, I've been skeptical of a prevailing belief in Western medicine: when a plant shows bioactivity in humans, we must attribute that effect to a single, predominant compound in the plant. We label that the "active principle," isolate it, synthesize it, and make a pharmaceutical out of it. Then, typically, we forget about the plant. We don't study any of the other compounds in it or their complex interactions.'


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7 Herbal Remedies You Already Have in Your Kitchen

 

'Many people have asked me if I eat differently since writing "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen: Recipes from the East for Health, Healing, and Long Life" with Chinese medicine experts Yuan Wang, L.Ac., and Warren Sheir, L.Ac. The answer is "Yes, but not always in the way you might imagine."

Some formerly exotic foods have become familiar (Lotus root? Bring it on!), but a larger shift involves the way I look at many of the ingredients that were already on my kitchen shelf.

Here are seven familiar foods and spices that I have come to appreciate for their therapeutic properties in the 3000-year-old East Asian tradition of treating -- and preventing -- physical ailments through diet.'

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Home Remedy Secrets: Salves & Oils

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