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Archive for April, 2008

The Magical Of Herbal Medicines on Squidoo

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Herbal medicines have a long and rich history of aiding people in pain. Herbal medicine is a system of traditional healing which uses plants in the treatment of ill health and has been used effectively all over the world for thousands of years.

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HerbalCast Show #1: Xylitol Discussion with John Hay

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Interview with John Hay, CEO of White Dove Herbals, http://www.whitedoveherbals.com, about Xylitol as a sugar free, 100% all natural sweetener recommended by the American Dental Association, to prevent cavaties, stop harmful bacterial growth and inhibit plaque build up. To learn more about Xylitol Gum and purchase online visit Rocky Mountain …

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Gül - Rose

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Rose - Gül

All roses (gül) are deciduous scrubs with fragrant flowers ranging from white to deep red in color.

The flower petals are used. It is an astringent, toning and aromatic herb which helps to control bacterial infections and promotes healing.

 

Health and Rose (Gül)

Rose (gül) is used for colds, bronchial infections, diarrhea, depression and lethargy and for circulatory congestion and menstrual complaints. It is used for stimulating the liver, menstrual complaints, poor appetite and improving circulation.

Rose (gül) is used for sore throats, eye irritations, minor injuries and skin problems. The sugars contained have important skin hydration action and help to tone the skin. It furthermore has astringent properties which helps with reducing puffiness, edema and has a slight tightening effect.

The essential oil is extracted from Rosa damascena and has a very wide range of effects and uses. Damask rose (gül) oil soothes and harmonizes the mind and helps with depression, anger, grief, fear, nervous tension and stress and at the same time addresses sexuality, self-nurturing, self esteem and dealing with emotional problems.

It is most helpful for poor circulation and heart problems, which would include heart palpitations, arrhythmia, as well as high blood pressure and is also used to boost the liver and gall bladder.

For the respiratory system, Damask rose (gül) oil assists in cases of asthma, coughs and hay fever, and in the digestive system for liver congestion and nausea.

Rose (gül) oil has a clearing, cleansing, regulating and purifying effect on the female sex organs and can be used for regulating and balancing hormones, irregular menstruation, functional infertility, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, uterine bleeding and other uterine disorders, while having a general toning effect on the uterus.

On the skin, it is most effective for moisturizing and hydrating the skin while having a general stimulant and antiseptic action which is good for all skin types, but especially so for dry, mature and irritated skin. It is used to repair broken capillaries, inflammation, as well as skin redness and is useful in eczema and herpes. Rose (gül) water can be used for conjunctivitis.

The therapeutic properties of damask rose (gül) oil are antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, choleretic, cicatrisant, depurative, emmenagogue, haemostatic, hepatic, laxative, nervous system sedative, stomachic and a tonic for the heart, liver, stomach and uterus.

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Prostate massage treatment - a massage or let your partner do it

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

There have been some very interesting observations regarding of prostate enlargement, a natural process where the male gland grows in size and causes urinary problems. The incidence and severity of prostate enlargement is much lower in Brazil, especially in the regions where Saw Palmetto is grown. This led to an understanding that Saw Palmetto is […]

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HerbalCast Show #10: Improving Digestion with Chris Herbert

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Chris Herbert is a health educator and expert in the nutritional and medicinal properties of wild plant extracts, herbs and spices. He discusses how to improve digestion and ailments such as acid reflux and heartburn with herbs and spices like Ginger, Turmeric, Cardamom, Cilantro and Coriander. He also talks about how diet, medication and stress …

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Herbal Allergy Relief Makes Sense

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

For centuries, people have used herbs for cooking. So making use of them as medicines also make sense. They can even be a better option than using synthetic drugs in some cases. Even before the advent of Western medicine, herbs have been there. They have been resorted to for treatment and curative purposes.

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Kabak Cekirdegi - Pumpkin Seed

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Pumpkin Seed - Kabak Çekirde?i

Pumpkin is an herbaceous, annual vine native to America, now cultivated worldwide in warm temperate regions. Pumpkin has been cultivated in Mexico and North America since at least 14 000 BC. The ripe dried seeds are used. It is a sweet herb, which soothes irritated tissues and has diuretic properties.

 

Health and Pumpkin Seed (Kabak çekirde?i)

Pumpkin seed (kabak çekirde?i) is traditionally used to treat a wide variety of illnesses, and through scientific investigation most of the properties have been validated.

It is used as an anthelmintic (to expels intestinal worms), taeniacide (killing tapeworms), as a diuretic, to treat bed-wetting in children and facilitate the passage of urine, while soothing an irritated bladder.

To expel intestinal worms a preparation is made as follows: grind 200-400 g of dried unpeeled seeds into a pulp, mix with milk and honey until a porridge-like consistency and take on an empty stomach in the morning, followed by castor oil 2-3 hours later. Repeat the next morning.

It is also used to reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, but does not help to reduce an enlarged prostate. Pumpkin seed (kabak çekirde?i) oil can be taken internally (10 drops three times a day) for urinary track infections, as well as boosting the health of the lungs and mucus membranes. Take for four weeks. Externally the dried seeds can be made into a poultice to treat burns.

An oil is extracted from the seeds and can be used as a base oil for aromatherapy massage and contains protein, zinc and polyunsaturated fats.

 

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Mama, I Don’t Want To Eat Pesticides!

Monday, April 28th, 2008

So, your pantry is stocked with its packages, cans, oils and spices. Your fridge is full of meat, fruit and vegetables. You may be feeling comfortable with the fact that you’ve supplied your family with a good supply of sustenance. Not so fast! Here are some things we’ve been lead to believe are better than Mother Nature’s recipes.

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Treating prostate cancer with vitamins and minerals

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Men are likely to face a typical problem with their prostate, a small male gland located between the bowel and the bladder, once they are above the age of forty. A major problem arises when this gland enlarges and pressurizes the urethra through which the urine is passed.

The dribbling, Incontinence, burning sensation and the […]

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Herbal Aids To Help You Quit Smoking

Monday, April 28th, 2008

We all hear about the most common different stop smoking aids that are out there, such as the patch, the gum and hypnotherapy treatments that are now commonly used to help people quit

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