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Ginseng is considered an which means it helps your body to withstand mental and physical stress. Continue reading
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Ginseng is considered an which means it helps your body to withstand mental and physical stress. Continue reading
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… Flu vaccines could make you sicker—and there’s a great alternative the FDA doesn’t want you to know about?
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Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known internationally as tulsi, is highly prized in the natural healing community both for its heady scent and for its healing properties. In the Hindu religion, holy basil is a sacred plant which is used during meditation and is considered a staple in every home garden. Among herbalists, holy basil is known as an adaptogen. This means the herb increases the body’s resistance to a variety of environmental threats or stressors. Holy basil’s antioxidant abilities make the herb a favorite super-food. It has been medically proven to combat cancer and heal neuropathy caused by surgery. Holy basil oil may be used as a skin care treatment for acne. Continue reading
Licorice, or Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a legume and member of the Fabaceae, or pea family. It has been used for over 3,000 years to treat a variety of ailments. Currently, medical studies support the use of licorice for the treatment of inflamed intestinal tissues, but it does much more than just that. Not only is licorice an adaptogen and strong anti-viral, but it can also be used specifically in the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus. Continue reading
Those who have been following NaturalNews for several years have heard me rave about Ron Teeguarden and Dragon Herbs. His company is considered by many to be the most pristine source of tonic herbs and Chinese herbs available in North America. Ron himself is a true-to-life “guru” in Chinese medicinal herbs and he is one of the most knowledgeable people you’ll ever hear speak on the subject.
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adaptogen: a non-toxic substance which helps the body to adapt to stressful situations while also normalizing physiology
alterative: gradually alters the body towards health, also often referred to as a blood cleanser. Alteratives work directly through the metabolism
anodyne: pain relieving
antibacterial: effective against bacteria
anticoagulant: prevents blood from clotting, blood thinner
antidepressant: relieves depression
antifungal: effective against fungal infections
anti-inflammatory: reduces inflammation
antimicrobial: inhibits micro-organisms
antioxidant: prevents free radical or oxidative damage
antiseptic: prevents growth of microbes
antispasmodic: stops spasms
anti-tumor: inhibits growth of tumors
antiviral: inhibits growth of viruses
aphrodisiac: increases libido
aromatic digestant: promotes digestion through aromatic actions of moving energy and relieving stagnation (promoting peristalsis, expelling gas, etc)
astringent: tightens tissues, useful for toning organs, stopping diarrhea and other excessive fluid loss
bitter: a taste that stimulates salivation and the secretion of bile and HCL to promote
carminative: expels gas from the intestines (often an aromatic digestant)
cell proliferant: promotes cell growth
cholagogue: stimulates bile flow from the gall bladder
circulatory stimulant: promotes circulation
demulcent: internally soothing, often times a mucilaginous that coats and protects the
diaphoretic: a relaxing diaphoretic relaxes the exterior to allow for heat to leave the body a stimulating diaphoretic engages the tissues to help push the heat out.
digestant: aids digestion
diuretic: stimulates urination
emetic: promotes vomiting
emmenagogue: promotes menstruation
emollient: soothing and softening to the skin
expectorant: promotes the expulsion of mucous from the lungs
hemostatic: stops bleeding
hepatoprotective: protects the liver
hypotensive: lowers blood pressure
immunomodulator: promotes health in the immune system by modulating extremes in hyper or hypo action
laxative: promotes bowel evacuation
lymphatic: promotes lymphatic movement; an example is reducing enlarged lymph glands
mood elevator: promotes a happier disposition
nervine: can be relaxing or stimulating. A relaxing nervine relaxes constricted or contracted tissues in the nervous system. . A stimulating nervine stimulates stagnant or overly relaxed tissues of the nervous system.
nutritive: contains a high amount of vitamins and minerals
sialagogue; promotes the salivary glands to secrete saliva
styptic: stops bleeding usually through astringent actions
tonic: gradually increases organ tone and is often considered invigorating
trophorestorative: a nourishing herb or food that usually has an affinity to a particular organ or system of the body, it acts on the particular system to bring it into balance and can also restore function
vulnerary: heals wounds