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Herbal remedies can be used in the treatment of almost every common ailment. They are often cheaper, safer and more effective than chemically produced drugs.
Herbal remedies for common disorders is a practice based on dietary / nutritional supplements prepared from plants and plant extracts for their medicinal value.
The use of nutritional supplements derived from plants is growing. Even if you get plenty of rest, exercise regularly and eat right, herbal supplements can take your health to a whole new level.
Herbs provide a number of health benefits; such as, strengthening immunity, increased energy and stamina, improved liver function, reduced risk of heart disease, reduced joint inflammation…just to mention a few.
The main purpose of herbal remedies is to stimulate the body's own natural healing abilities. Herbal remedies have the advantage of returning the body to a state of health without damaging side effects.
Below you will find an alphabetical list of common ailments and the names of the herbs that affect them. For safety guidelines you need to know when healing with medicinal plants I recommend reading “Are Medicinal Herbs Safe To Use?”
Acne
basil, burdock, gotu kola, saw palmetto,
Allergies
chamomile, eyebright, ginger, ginkgo biloba, rosemary, stinging nettle
Anemia
alfalfa, angelica, dong quai, ginseng, stinging nettle,
Anxiety
astragalus, ashwaganda, chamomile, dong quai, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, licorice, ginseng, skullcap, valerian
Appetite Depressant
kelp, fennel, guarana, psyllium, tea
Appetite Stimulant
alfalfa, angelica, basil, burdock, saw palmetto
Arthritis
angelica, astragalus, black cohosh, blue cohosh, burdock, chaparral, dandelion, horsetail, kelp, licorice, purslane, stinging nettle, white willow bark
Asthma
angelica, astragalus, black cohosh, coltsfoot, comfrey, ginkgo biloba, mullein, stinging nettle, tea
Blog of interest: What To Avoid And Natural Remedies To Prevent Asthma Attacks
Bad Breath
fennel
Bladder Infection/Cystitis
angelica, blue cohosh, burdock, dandelion, horsetail, stinging nettle
Blood Pressure/Hypertension
astragalus, black cohosh, cinnamon, dandelion, dong quai, hawthorn, psyllium, skullcap, stinging nettle, valerian
Blog of interest: Remedies And Supplements For High Blood Pressure
Blood Purifiers
burdock, chaparral
Breastmilk Promoter
alfalfa, angelica, basil, fennel, red raspberry, shepherd’s purse, stinging nettle
Bronchitis
angelica, chaparral, coltsfoot, ginkgo biloba, licorice, mullein, thyme
Burns
aloe vera, coltsfoot, comfrey, rhubarb
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Cholesterol
alfalfa, black cohosh, ginseng, hawthorn, psyllium, purslane, skullcap
Article of interest: 13 Natural Remedies That Lower Your Cholesterol
Colds
angelica, astragalus, camphor, chaparral, ginseng, licorice, meadowsweet, mint, purslane, thyme, white willow
Blog of interest: Quick Natural Cold Remedies
Cold Sores (Herpes simplex virus)
balm, licorice
Colic
angelica, cinnamon, fennel
Congestion/Chest & Sinus
angelica, camphor, coltsfoot, comfrey, eyebright, mint, rosemary, saw palmetto
Constipation
aloe vera, buckthorn, cascara sagrada, comfrey, licorice, psyllium, purslane, rhubarb, senna
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Coughs
angelica, camphor, coltsfoot, comfrey, ginseng, licorice, mint, mullein, thyme, valerian
Dandruff
burdock, chaparral, dandelion, horsetail
Blog of interest: Dandruff Causes And Natural Remedies For A Flaky Scalp
Depression
ginkgo biloba, ginseng, purslane
Diabetes
alfalfa, astragalus, black cohosh, cinnamon, dandelion, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, red raspberry
Diarrhea
astragalus, cinnamon, meadowsweet, psyllium, red raspberry, rhubarb, shepherd's purse, tea
Digestive Aid
angelica, balm, basil, burdock, chamomile, comfrey, licorice, mint, passion flower, rosemary, thyme
Diuretic
alfalfa, astragalus, black cohosh, burdock, dandelion, horsetail, mint, stinging nettle
Eczema
aloe vera, burdock
Enlarged prostate
saw palmetto, stinging nettle
Fatigue
ashwaganda, dong quai, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, licorice, ginseng, skullcap, valerian
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Fever
angelica, chamomile, ginseng, meadowsweet, mint, purslane, white willow
Fibromyalgia
black cohosh, chamomile, gotu kola, passion flower, skullcap, ginseng, St. John's wort, white willow
Flatulence (Gas)
alfalfa, angelica, chamomile, cinnamon, fennel, licorice, mint, thyme
Flu
angelica, astragalus, meadowsweet, mint, rosemary
Gallstones
cinnamon, dandelion, goldenseal, lavender, milk thistle, peppermint, psyllium, turmeric
Blog of interest: Natural Strategies For Gallbladder Disease And Gallstones
Gingivitis
aloe vera, chaparral, red raspberry
Gout
angelica, burdock, horsetail, stinging nettle, white willow
Blog of interest: Remedies For Coping With Gout
Headaches
mint, skullcap, tea, thyme, valerian
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Heartburn
ginger, kelp, licorice, meadowsweet, mint
Hemorrhoids
psyllium, shepherd's purse
Hot Flashes
black cohosh, dong quai, licorice
Immune System
astragalus, basil, blue cohosh, chamomile, ginseng, kelp, licorice, saw palmetto
Blog of interest: Herbal Nutrition For Immune System Health
Indigestion
alfalfa, balm, chamomile, fennel, meadowsweet
Blog of interest: Helpful Supplements And Herbal Remedies For Indigestion
Induce Labor
blue cohosh, dong quai, red raspberry, shepherd's purse
Infections:
Bacterial Infection:
angelica, basil, burdock, chamomile, chaparral, cinnamon, licorice
Fungal Infection:
alfalfa, aloe vera, angelica, burdock, chamomile, cinnamon
Viral Infection:
angelica, chaparral, cinnamon
Insect Bites
balm, camphor, hawthorn
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Insomnia (Sleep aids)
balm, chamomile (German), gotu kola, hawthorn, mint, passion flower, skullcap, valerian
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Intestinal Parasites
basil, chaparral
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
alfalfa, dandelion, licorice, peppermint, purslane
Kidney Infection
blue cohosh, burdock, chaparral, horsetail, stinging nettle
Kidney Stones
hawthorn, stinging nettle
Liver Aid
burdock, chaparral, dandelion
Menopause
alfalfa, black cohosh, dong quai, fennel, skullcap, valerian
Menstruation Promoter
angelica, black cohosh, blue cohosh, buckthorn, chamomile, dong quai, fennel, rosemary, valerian
Menstrual Cramps
balm, black cohosh, chamomile, dandelion, meadowsweet, passion flower, rosemary, valerian
Memory/Mind
dandelion, ginkgo biloba, ginseng (Siberian) gotu kola, rosemary
Morning Sickness
black cohosh, mint, red raspberry
Motion Sickness
ginger, mint
Mucus Reducer
angelica, black cohosh, chaparral, coltsfoot, comfrey, ginseng, goldenseal, licorice, mullein, rosemary, saw palmetto, stinging nettle, thyme
Muscle Spasms
balm, black cohosh, blue cohosh, chamomile, dong quai, fennel, licorice, mullein, passion flower, red raspberry, rosemary, skullcap, thyme, valerian
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Nausea
angelica, chamomile, cinnamon, ginger, licorice, meadowsweet, mint, red raspberry
Nightmares
chamomile, passion flower, thyme
Osteoarthritis
alfalfa, black cohosh, chaparral, comfrey, valerian
Blog of interest: Healing Supplements To Alleviate The Discomfort Of Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
alfalfa, horsetail, stinging nettle
Article of interest: What You Need To Know About Osteoporosis
Pain Reliever
black cohosh, chaparral, comfrey, dong quai, meadowsweet, mint, passion flower, skullcap, stinging nettle, valerian, white willow
PMS
alfalfa, black cohosh, dandelion, dong quai, fennel, skullcap, stinging nettle
Prostate Enlargement
saw palmetto, stinging nettle
Psoriasis
aloe vera, burdock, purslane
Respiratory
angelica, chaparral, coltsfoot, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, hawthorn, licorice, mint, mullein, rosemary, thyme
Rosacea
burdock, tea tree oil
Sinusitis
black cohosh, eyebright, stinging nettle
Skin Problems
aloe vera, basil, burdock, chaparral, gotu kola, horsetail
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Sore Throat
hawthorn, licorice, mullein
Stress
astragalus, ashwaganda, dong quai, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, licorice, (Siberian) ginseng, skullcap, valerian
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Tranquilizer (Calms the nerves)
balm, black cohosh, chamomile, comfrey, dong quai, passion flower, saw palmetto, skullcap, valerian
Ulcers
aloe vera, chamomile, licorice, meadowsweet, shepherd's purse
Urinary Incontinence
black cohosh, cranberry
Blog of interest: Supplements To Help You Cope With Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection
horsetail, saw palmetto, stinging nettle
Vericose Veins
ginkgo biloba, horse chestnut, witch hazel
Blog Of interest: Natural Healing Remedies For Vericose Veins
Vomiting
cinnamon, ginger, red raspberry
Wounds
aloe vera, balm, chamomile, chaparral, cinnamon, comfrey, horsetail, licorice, passion flower, purslane, shepherd's purse
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