Listed below are three of the Herbal Remedies and uses from an official herbal directory which can be incorporated into a persons Home Remedies cupboard.

Marigold or Calendula officinalis:

The marigold or pot marigold is a low growing plant that has bright and cheerful golden orange petals.

This herbal plant has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties and is an ingredient in many creams or ointments.

It is beneficial for stings, burns, eczema, sunburn and bites.
Tip: Can be used as an infusion for tired skin.

Safflower or Carthamus tinctorius:

This hardy plant has flowers which are red and yellow and the leaves are long.

You can make an infusion of tea from the dried flowers. This will help to reduce a fever by making a person perspire. However it is also has laxative properties.

This herbal plant will sooth inflamed skin irritations.

Caution: Do not use if you think you may be pregnant.

Holy Thistle or Cnisus benedictus:

This annual herbal plant has red hairy stems with spiny leaves and yellow flowers. The leaves and the tops are used for their antibiotic qualities.

When infused and taken in the form of a tea this herbal plant is known to help fever and unsettled stomachs.

An abcess is an inflamed swelling which contains pus; they can be on the inside or outside of a person’s skin.

I have listed below a recipe which involves the use of the herb plant Marshmallow (which has no connection to marshmallow the sweet).

Ingredients for a Marshmallow poultice:

Two handfuls of leaves off the herb known as marshmallow.

Or half a teaspoonful of marshmallow root (powdered).

Half a cupful of boiling hot water.

Almond oil or olive oil.

Method:

Pour the boiling hot water over the leaves in a bowl and if you are using powdered root mix to a paste.

Apply a little oil to the skin in the affected area. (it is very important that the poultice is not able to stick to your skin).

Place the marshmallow leaves or the paste on the abscess.

Cover with strips of cotton or gauze, lint or muslin.

Hold in position with tape or a safety pin.

Leave for few hours, this may need replacing every now and then.

Note: the poultice may feel damp and uncomfortable at first but the feeling will pass.

Warning: Consult your doctor at all times. Do a test patch to check for allergies. Herbal Remedies can not take the place of any prescribed medication.

In the Himalayan mountains, there are Tibetan monks who celebrate and give thanks for the Goji berries which are noted to have an anti- aging effects.

The berries have blocks of protein in them due to nineteen amino acids which help to reduce the effects of aging.

Other important ingredients to help reducing the effect of aging are minerals Calcium, Selenium, Geranium and Phosphorus. They are good for a natural vitality and the berries are bursting with essential ingredients.

Goji berries are also known as a power food and are good to snack on in between meals if you are on a healthy eating regime.

If you have cereals in a morning for your breakfast try sprinkling a few of the berries on the top.

Listed below are few of the vitamins Goji berries contain:

Vitamins C and E.

B Vitamins 1, 2, and 6.

Antioxidants such as Beta Caratone and Zexanthin to look after the eyes.

The properties of the Goji berry are:

Iron, Cyperone, Sesquiterpenoids and Betasisterol.

Anti fungal compounds Cyperone and Solavetione.

Betane and Tetraterpenoids are good for the digestive system.

The immune system benefits from Polysaccarides.

Warning: if you are taking prescribed medication then inform your doctor of any herbal products you are taking.

A common cold affects the majority of the population and there are over a hundred different strains with no cure to be found. However, there are Herbal Remedies which can bring relief.

Recipe:

This recipe requires a garlic head which needs crushing.

Bring the garlic to the boil in a couple of cups of boiling water.

Add the juice of half a lemon and two tablespoonfuls of honey.

Continue to simmer gently the mixture.

When the mix has cooled then strain into a dark brown bottle.

Use this mixture a couple of times a day. Place in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Rosehip Tea Recipe:

To ward off colds try rosehip tea as rosehips contain a large amount of Vitamin C.

Take the fresh rose hips and top and tail them, ready to place in a bowl of tap water. Strain and discard the water.

Method:

Pour seven cups of filtered water in to a pan and bring to the boil.

Add the rosehips and bring to the boil, then simmer gently for about half an hour.

Strain the mixture and serve with a little honey.

Warning: this mixture is very hot so be careful when handling.

There are so many ways you can find out information on Herbal Remedies and the cause and effect they can have on various illnesses.

If you have a chronic illness or an illness which is lasting a long time it is essential to consult your doctor. If you feel that prescribed medication is not relieving the condition you can discuss your views on using natural herbal remedies with your doctor.

Healing remedies and herbal remedies are alternative ways of bringing a body back to good health. There are plenty of herbal plants and trees at our disposal, for our use.

Herbal remedies, such as Lavender can be used to calm both mind and body or Chamomile can be used to aid a natural sleep pattern.

Here are some suggestions for natural healing remedies: homeopathy and biofeedback, hypnosis, massage therapy, acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Alternative therapists or practitioners do not use prescribed medication, as used in tradition medicine. However, they will have the skills and licence within their profession.

Massage therapists, herbal healers and healing therapists are qualified, but do not require a licence. Research the best healing techniques which could work for you.

Note: By using you own natural health or herbal remedy is a statement that you are happy to take charge of your own health.

Herbal Remedies are the new natural way to look after the mind and body, and more people are taking the opportunity to start a home remedy cupboard and stocking up on ingredients which work efficiently and are also cost effective.

Herbal plants are supplied by Mother Nature and up to recently have been ignored. Now there are so many ways of using the herbs on a daily basis. Herbs are convenient and can be used as a natural first aid remedy.

One of the easiest ways to look after your skin or breathing problems is to try steam inhalation. Using fresh or dried herbs, place them in a bowl of hot water. Take a clean towel and drape it over your head before bending over the bowl and gently breathing in the steam though you nose. The steam can clear acne and the nasal passages.

To relax and enjoy your bath hang a muslin bath of dried or fresh herbs on the side of the bath. The steam from the bath water will send out the natural aroma or scent that only herbs can give.
If you feel your feet are in need of pampering you can use herbs in a bowl of hot water to soak them. Leave them in the bowl until the water cools.

If you are a sufferer from insomnia there are Herbal Remedies that can help. Stress and worrying about cash flow is the most popular cause of a lack of sleep.

Natural alternative therapies such as meditation, massage and herbal remedies all help to release stress and calm the mind and body.

A close friend is important who can listen and also help you to go forward in a more positive frame of mind.

Herbal remedies:

Valerian root is a herb which is suitable for insomnia and it is a natural remedy you can take regularly for a week or two. It can take an amount of time before you feel the benefit.

Kava Root is another herb which helps insommnia which brings relief if you are suffering from anxiety. Anxiety can be critical as it can lead to depression.

Chamomile is a herbal remedy that clams the mind and body. This herb can be taken as a tincture, tablet or as a tea.

The herbal plant, echinacea grows wild in North America and the root of the plant has historically been used to treat snake bites by the North American Indians.

One of the ways this Herbal Health remedy can help as a healing aid is to treat ailments that cannot be treated by antibiotics, such as sore throats, colds and flu viruses.

Echinacea has a fine reputation for building up a person’s immune system, which may be low due to prolonged illness.

Research has proved it contains immune stimulating properties which increase cells in a person’s body to help with killing unwanted organisms.

A combination of echinacea, vitamin C and goldenseal can also be a powerful tool for the immune system.

Some of the more uncommon illnesses that benefit from the echinacea plant are arthritis and the lymphatic glands.

The herb can be grown locally and it is a hardy plant which grows up to five feet in height. You can recognise it by its pretty purple flowers.

Warning: Do not take echinacea all the time. Consider a daily medication for two weeks and rest for two weeks to allow time for the medication to take effect.

Research revealed in a medical journal has shown that garlic when used as a herbal remedy can help to lower the cholesterol that can accumulate in a person’s body.

Garlic can be obtained as a fresh herb or in tablet form. If bought as a fresh herb garlic can also be used in culinary recipes or to treat ailments.

One or two cloves of garlic is all that is needed to start the process of reducing the cholesterol level, as the cloves have an anti-clotting effect on a persons blood.

Guggul is another herbal remedy which has been used and passed down for generations by American Indians. This herbal plant has an anti-inflammatory action and can reduce blood lipids.
If you decide to use a herbal treatment or remedy you must to be aware of and pay close attention to the recommended dose. If you are unsure about any remedy, it is always advisable to take expert advice on the subject from a professional.

Mother Nature in her wisdom has supplied a mix of herbal plants and trees that people can take advantage of to cure their different illnesses.

The leaves and flowers from trees and herbal plants are used in culinary dishes which can enhance and benefit a person’s immune system.

Some herbal plants have the ability to treat a person’s specific illness. However it is advisable to do research on the illness that you may be suffering from to find the most suitable herbal plant for your condition.

It is extremely important that you do not overdose on the herb as it is a medicine and all medicines have a daily dose that should be adhered to on a daily basis.

One herb which is grown in India is called Tracheal, which is a combination of three herbs, embolic, cherubic and beleric microbalance.

This triple plant combination works in this way:

Cherubic myrobalan removes any impurities from the body and helps brain function.
Beleric myrobalan is great for improving a person’s eyesight.
Embolic myrobalan is the immune’s systems best friend as it is rich in Vitamin C.