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The Amazing of Ayurvedic Herbs

Before the advent of modern medicine aslevels was noted with this Indian herb.
we know it many cultures developedCinnamon
natural medicines called herbs. TheseIn addition to being a key ingredient in
cures usually came from plants and othermom's cinnamon rolls this spice has been
natural substances which today can oftenused as a stimulant for hundreds of
be found in the kitchen.years by the Ayurvedic Herbalist. It is
Ayurvedic Medicine is a tradition ofused commonly to alleviate tooth ache,
treating people holistically that has arheumatism and as an astringent. The
history of treating disease andessential oil seems to have marked
preventing illness through herbs andanti-bacterial and anti-fungal
even some of your every day spices foundproperties also.
in the kitchen.Boswellia
A number of Indian plants or herbs andAlso known as Frankincense this gummy
spices have found their way into theresidue is used externally for its
United States. Ginger, Gotu Kola,anti-inflammatory properties and as an
Gymnema, Cinnamon, Boswellia orexpectorant and immune system booster
Frankincense and East Indian Globewhen taken internally. This tree is
Thistle are just a few of the Indiannative to India and the Middle East.
herbs that can be found in your localEast India Globe Thistleconsidered a
herbalist store or even at the grocerytonic or energizer this herb also seems
store.to have anti-diabetic qualities and may
Gingerused as a digestive aid this spicebe found in compounds that promote
has been recommended to cure gas, colicanti-oxidant effects or that reduce
and even decrease heart burn. It is alsoblood sugar.
known as a tonic to increase vigor andThe list of Ayurvedic herbs is much
as an anti-depressant. In India thislonger than just these few. It is
herb is also known as Sunthi or Adraknoteworthy that many of these herbs are
Gotu Kolaalso spices or foods such as apricot or
Listed as a common herb in India thislicorice. The Ayurvedic tradition
herb should not be confused with Kolapromotes the belief that food plays an
Nut which is a different plant. Inimportant role in curing disease and
Ayurvedic herbalism this plant has manypromoting wellness. The precept that "we
uses including wound healing, skinare what we eat" is not a new one it
disorders, sedative effects and evenseems.
seems promising as a blood pressureTaking herbs in place of medications is
lowering herb.not without some risk. Many herbs
Gymnemacontain potent substances which can
Gymnema Sylvestre or Gurmar has receivedcreate side effects as well as
a lot of press because it appears tointeractions with medications.
block sugars. The first noticeableA common example is ginseng. Ginseng
effect when a small amount is placed oninteracts with coumadin (a common blood
the tongue is that the person stopsthinner) and causes your blood to become
being able to taste sweets. The theoryeven thinner.
is that it has a similar blocking effectAnytime you are considering taking an
internally. The actual effect may beherb or supplement you should research
that because you don't "taste" the sugarthe effects and side effects and as
it doesn't trigger that "sweet toothalways if you are taking medications you
effect". When used with diabetics ashould consult with your doctor before
decrease in blood sugar and insulinstarting any herb or supplement.



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