The Health Benefits of Ashwagandha

 

'Withania somnifera, better known as ashwagandha or “Indian ginseng,” has been a staple of Ayurvedic medicine for over 3000 years. The herb has a wide range of activity that promotes physical and mental health, body rejuvenation, and longevity. It is known to inhibit anxiety and improve energy. In certain cases, ashwagandha may also promote healthy fertility.'

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Ancient herb proven to be a potential cure for Alzheimer's

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'Ashwagandha is a small evergreen perennial herb that grows up to nearly 5 feet tall.

Common names used for ashwagandha include: Winter Cherry, Withania somnifera (Latin botanical name), and Indian Ginseng to name a few.

Regardless of the name you use to describe this adaptogenic herb, ashwaganda has been a part of India's Ayurvedic medical system for thousands of years.

There it's regarded as a wonder herb.

While often regarded as an herb for stress reduction and improved energy and vitality, there is a robust body of scientific research confiming ashwaganda's potential therapeutic value in several dozen health conditions.'


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9 Healing Herbs You Can Grow at Home

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'Herbs have been used for centuries to soothe and to heal. According to Wikipedia:

Herbs have long been used as the basis of traditionalChinese herbal medicine, with usage dating as far back as the first century CE and before. Medicinal use of herbs in Western cultures has its roots in theHippocratic (Greek) elemental healing system, based on a quaternary elemental healing metaphor.

With such a long history of use, herbs most certainly have a place in the survival garden. With that in mind, today I offer a few suggestions to get you started in creating your own healing garden.'






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DIY Infused Medicinal Honey

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'We all know the healing power of honey and it’s nutritional value as a superfood; now add a medicinal herb or flower and infuse it for a few weeks and you’ll have wonderful flavor plus additional healing properties. This post will focus on wild rose petals and lavender, but you may use cinnamon bark, cloves, rosemary, sage, mint, vanilla bean, etc…. bee as creative as you can! All herbs and most flowers have medicinal properties, it’s a delicious food source/external facial beauty mask.

God Bless the honey Bees… with all the current difficulties they are now facing, I honor and relish the major role these little creatures provide for us all.'


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Ayurvedic Herbs You Need to Know About

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The Benefits and Uses of Ashwagandha

 

'Ashwagandha or Indian winter cherry is considered one of the most important herbs in ayurvedic system of medicines. Because of its vast area of application, ayurvedic physicians have used it extensively in curing people from their ailments. Due to its properties it has gained lots of respect in the eyes of herbal healers. Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. It has many applications, and has been used by Native Americans and Africans to treat inflammation, fevers, and to protect against infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the immune system, improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.'


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Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Rhodiola

'Chris Kilham looks at the popular Chinese herb rhodiola rosea and explains its many benefits in mental health and vitality. He explains why rhodiola makes his "short list" of the best herbs.

He discusses the herb's use as an antidepressant and anti-anxiety supplement and its adaptogen properties. As well as it's energy, stamina, endurance, and memory enhancing properties. He explains how China produces and trades more plants and herbs than any other nation.'

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