Herbal Medicine
May 21, 2009
At Renewyou Wellness Centre we use Herbal medicine to treat a broad range of health conditions.Our qualified practitioners will identify your health concerns and will then help you to begin the process of treating and reversing the problem. They will often use herbs to support these changes.
Herbal medicine is a form of alternative treatment that includes a use of different plants and plant extracts. It is one of the effective and safe treatment options, used to treat various ailments.Read on to know more about the benefits of herbal medicine.
Benefits of Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of health care. Use of herbs has been practiced for several centuries to cure a number of illnesses. Herbal medicines can be taken in the form of tablets, extracts, teas, essential oils or ointments.
Herbs having Medicinal Properties
In nature, there are a huge variety of herbs, having medicinal properties and they are used to prepare the herbal medicines. Several herbs consist of powerful ingredients, which are helpful to cure a number of health problems. They can be used safely, without causing any side effects.
Some of the commonly used herbs are:
•American ginseng
•bee pollen
•astragals’
•cat’s claw
•black cohosh
•bladder wrack
•chamomile
•feverfew
•damiana
•dong quai
•flaxseed
•ginger
•Garlic
•ginkgo biloba
•grape seed
•green tea
•Licorice
•saw palmetto
•Schizandra
•tea tree
•Turmeric
•white willow
Here are some examples of well known herbs and and how they can help you:
Echinacea helps strengthen immune system and protects from flu and common cold.
Feverfew is used to prevent migraine headache and also helps manage allergies, rheumatic disease and arthritis.
Kava-kava is used to treat stress, anxiety and restlessness.
Ginkgo increases oxygenation and blood circulation and helps improve memory and concentration.
Valerian is a muscle relaxant and a mild sedative and helps deal with insomnia.
Ginger decreases and prevents vertigo, nausea and vomiting.
Here are some of the complaints we treat at Renewyou Wellness Centre:
Blood sugar imbalances
A number of herbs such as Indian Kino, bitter melon, gurmar, garlic, onion, fenugreek, blueberry leaves, ginkgo biloba, cinnamon, goat’s rue can be effectively used to control blood sugar levels and to deal with diabetes. These herbs enhance the secretion of insulin, which is needed to control the blood sugar levels.
Allergies
You may suffer from various types of allergies such as food allergy, insect stings, pollen, dust mites or medicine. The herbs such as nettle, quercetin, astralagus and ephedra are used to treat different types of allergies. These herbs are anti-histamine and they possess anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They can be also used to treat various skin problems such as acne, psoriasis and eczema.
Detoxification
Herbal medicines can be effectively used for body’s natural detoxification process. The herbs such as plantago psyllium seed, rhubarb juice powder, aloe vera, alfalfa juice, chlorella, carrot concentrate and garlic can be used to cleanse the colon, improve digestion and food absorption.
Blood circulation and heart
Problems related to blood circulation and heart such as high blood pressure, angina, varicose ulcers, varicose veins, etc. can be successfully treated using the herbs such as hawthorn, garlic, ginkgo, ginger, capsicum and motherwort. Hawthorn lowers blood pressure, dilates blood vessels and strengthens the heart. Garlic is very effective to treat coronary artery disease as well as decreases serum cholesterol levels. Ginkgo biloba can be effectively used to treat cerebovascular disease.
Weight loss
Herbal medicines can be used for weight loss and reduce obesity, which is the cause of many health problems. Herbs used for weight loss are categorized as appetite suppressants, cathartics, stimulants and diuretics. Commonly used herbs for weight loss are burdock root, chickweed, fennel, flax seed, nettle, kola nut, phyllium, alfalfa, senna.
