| This is the beautiful world of Herbal | | | | |
| Medicine or Herbal Therapy. Nature's medicine | | | | Slice a large onion into rings. Place in |
| is simply the best option available to | | | | deep bowl. Cover the slices with organic |
| prevent and treat certain illnesses and | | | | honey. Allow to stand overnight. In the |
| ailments, since this is valuable substance | | | | morning, strain the liquid... it creates a |
| provided by the land. | | | | simple and natural cough elixir. |
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| Many of the herbal treatments still in use | | | | DRY SKIN PROBLEMS |
| today have been passed down through the | | | | |
| generations. A vast majority of the | | | | In addition to Aloe, the best known herb for |
| pharmacological concoctions we find "over the | | | | skin treatment, try Evening Primrose Oil. |
| counter" in the drugstores are derived from | | | | Apply directly to the irritation. You should |
| the roots of herbal medicine. With that in | | | | be able to find this in your local health |
| mind, it stands to note that we should learn | | | | food store. |
| more about the original herbal treatments to | | | | |
| use for ourselves now. | | | | EARACHE |
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| Since many man-made medicines for common | | | | Taken internally, Garlic can help cure a |
| ailments are now unavailable for children, | | | | middle ear infection. A few drops of Garlic |
| there is no better time than now to get your | | | | oil in the ear can't hurt either. You can |
| child on a holistic path to optimum health | | | | also try using a teaspoon of dried Echinacea |
| and wellness with the use of natural | | | | in tea |
| treatments. | | | | |
| | | | FEVER |
| During the tough cold and flu season, there | | | | |
| are a lot of "Grandma's recipes" that still | | | | Two to three teaspoons of Elder flowers a day |
| work beautifully for you and your family. | | | | in tea will help reduce feverish chills. Try |
| Here is a short list for your consideration: | | | | Ginger tea or eat candied ginger or sip |
| | | | ginger ale. Add peppermint to fever-fighting |
| BRONCHITIS Try two teaspoons of Horehound | | | | teas. |
| per one cup of boiling water. Add lemon and | | | | |
| licorice to taste. | | | | SORE THROAT |
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| COLDS AND FLU | | | | Slipper Elm capsules will do the trick for a |
| | | | raging sore throat. Just remember that it is |
| At the first sign of sniffles, immediately | | | | the possibility of a cold, flu or strep |
| ingest Echinacea. There are over 200 viruses | | | | throat to follow. Another treatment is a few |
| that can cause the common cold, which are | | | | teaspoons of crushed Eucalyptus leaves per |
| shared by coughing, sneezing and by hand. | | | | cup of boiling water for a soothing tea. |
| Therefore, the first treatment is prevention! | | | | |
| Wash hands often and well, using a good | | | | Be sure to discuss the herbal discipline you |
| anti-bacterial soap. | | | | plan to use with your health practitioner. |
| | | | There are many of them cannot be taken with |
| Eating garlic can help in the prevention of | | | | certain pharmaceuticals. Some herbs cannot be |
| colds and flu. | | | | taken with other herbs. If your health |
| | | | practitioner is not educated or interested in |
| Here is another remedy: Pour a cup of boiling | | | | herbal therapy, be sure to find a good |
| water over a couple of tablespoons of fresh, | | | | herbalist with whom you can also share your |
| shredded Ginger Root. It makes a good hot | | | | plans and concerns. |
| tea that is effective against the most common | | | | |
| cold viruses. | | | | Make sure that your physician AND your |
| | | | herbalist are fully aware of all medications |
| COUGHING | | | | and/or herbal treatments you are using. |