Why Herbs?

The benefits of herbs:

People have practiced natural medicine for centuries. before modern medicine and technology people relied on good old fashioned homemade remedies to treat illness or injuries.

  My interest in herbal medicine is the intent to enhance the body’s ability to heal itself. Herbal remedies can boost immunity to fight off disease and infection. It is cost effective, and you know (if you grow your herbs yourself) exactly without a doubt what you are putting into your body!

 Some commonly used herbs are:

• Echinacea - often used in tinctures or powders to reduce symptoms of the common cold and flu.
• Garlic - used to reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure, as well as for treating infections. It can be taken fresh, as a powder, as oil or as a juice.
• Ginger - commonly used to reduce nausea, to reduce symptoms of colds and chills through sweating and to boost circulation. It can be taken fresh, dried, or as oil.
• Ginseng - used to boost the immune system and decrease fatigue. It is also used for lungs conditions such as coughs, and to reduce blood pressure. The root is taken as a powder, tincture.

• Lavender - popular as aromatic oil and can be used to treat a wide variety of ailments from exhaustion to headaches, and indigestion to depression. It is commonly taken as an infusion, tincture, mouthwash, cream, lotion, massage oil, chest rub, hair rinse or oil.
• Chamomile - a popular herb used for indigestion, stress relief, anxiety, and insomnia. It can be taken as an infusion, tincture, ointment.

It is important to educate yourself on the correct way to use any herb, as some are not safe to ingest. If you do decide to take an herbal supplement, it is important to let your health care provider know, as many herbs interact with other forms of medicine.