Originally used in the 3rd century BC to remove venom from snake bites, nettle is a valuable herbal medicine used today to treat hay fever and prostrate problems.

Also known as stinging nettle, this plant has fine hairs on the leaves and stems that contain chemicals that sting and burn when it comes in contact with the skin.  An ancient folk remedy suggests that stinging yourself with nettle will relieve pain associated with arthritis.  

Nettle is also a nutritious food that tastes very much like spinach.  It is particularly high in iron and other minerals, vitamin C and is rich in carotenoids.

Common uses for nettle as an herbal medicine include helping the body to remove excess fluid, relieving allergy symptoms, reducing inflammation and pain, easing prostrate symptoms and treating urinary tract infections.

Nettle acts as diuretic, helping your body to rid itself of excess fluid and toxins.  People suffering from urinary tract infections report that it increases urination, which in turn helps to flush infection-causing bacteria out of your body.  Women who suffer from bloating just before their period starts, experience relief after taking nettle herbal supplements.  

One of the most beneficial uses of nettle is treating hay fever.  Histamine is produced by your body in response to allergens and nasal congestion, sneezing and irritated watery eyes are a result of the release of this inflammatory compound.  Nettle is a source of quercetin which is a flavonoid that inhibits the release of histamine.  In a study conducted, more than half of allergy sufferers rated nettle to be an effective herbal remedy for hay fever and associated allergic symptoms.

Another vital benefit of nettle is that it is suitable for men with an enlarged prostate that is not caused by cancer.  This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and occurs when the prostate enlarges and narrows the urethra, which is the tube that transports out of the bladder.  Herbal medicines containing nettle works by slowing down prostate growth.  Studies have shown that nettle is as effective as finasteride, a medication commonly prescribed for BPH.  Combining nettle with other herbal supplements such as saw palmetto is effective at relieving symptoms such as reduced urinary flow, incomplete emptying of the bladder, post urination dripping, and the constant urge to urinate. Nettle is also believed to block the hormonal changes that can contribute to BPH.

More research is needed, but in a preliminary study, nettle helped people who suffer from arthritis by reducing the amount of pain medication needed.  Patients were given 200 mg of diclofenac only (a prescription anti-inflammatory) and compared to a group of patients who were given 55 g of nettle leaves daily along with the prescribed diclofenac.  The group that added the nettle leaves showed a significant decrease in pain and inflammation.

Please consult your medical practitioner prior to using any herbal medications should you be under their care.

Nettle is considered very safe when used at the recommended doses.   Stomach upsets have been reported and should this occur, lower the dosage or discontinue use for a few days.

Nettle can alter the menstrual cycle and there have been reports of miscarriage, so pregnant women should not use nettle at all.

Please consult your medical practitioner should you experience any prostate problems.  Your doctor can eliminate the possibility of cancer and should then be able to advise you on a safe, herbal treatment such as nettle.

Nettle thins blood, so people using blood thinning medications such as Warfarin should take care when taking nettle supplements.

Nettle lowers blood pressure, so care should be taken when using medications to treat high blood pressure.

When buying herbal supplements containing nettle, make sure that it contains the freeze-dried herb, or an extract standardized to contain 1 percent plant silica which is an active ingredient in nettle.

To treat allergies and hay fever, take 250 mg of standardized extract three times a day as needed.

To help with BPH, use 250 mg of standardized extract twice a day in combination with 160 mg of saw palmetto.

To relieve the pain and inflammation associated with gout and arthritis, take 250 mg of standardized extract three times a day.  You can make a compress of nettle tea and apply this to painful joints.

Take nettle with food to minimize the risk of stomach upsets.  If you are plotting to use nettle as a food, make sure that you cook older leaves to deactivate the stingers.  The young shoots can be eaten raw or added to salads.

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Valerian has been used by mankind for many thousands of years as a treatment for sleeping disorders, insomnia and various other ailments.

This herbal Medicine is found in parts of Asia, Europe and in North America.

Valerian has many names as do most herbal medicines. These include garden valerian, garden heliotrope and all-heal.

Usually the underground stem and the roots of Valerian are used to manufacture herbal supplements.

Valerian has been used to treat sleeping disorders such as mild insomnia, poor sleep and difficulty in falling asleep.

Anxiety can also be treated using Valerian. Other common uses are for treating headaches, depression and irregular heartbeat.

Valerian has the ability to help in relaxing the central nervous system, this in turns promotes better sleep, lower anxiety and feeling of calmness.

One of the common benefits of Valerian, is that the morning after using it, there is no morning drowsiness or grogginess.

The effects of Valerian for sleep disorders seems to improve if taken for one to two weeks consistently.

This herbal Medicine does not interfere in sleep patterns or deep sleep.

There are reports of Valerian lessening menstrual cramps and stomach cramps.

Generally, side effects from Valerian are relatively rare, but these might include a mild headache, upset stomach and an abnormal heartbeat.

If you are already under a medical practitioners’’ care, please consult them prior to taking any herbal medicine.

On occasion, more severe allergic reactions have been reported.

There are several common forms available for Valerian. Many of the supplements are mixed with other herbal extracts to increase or heighten the desired effect.

Some of the common forms are capsules, tablets, teas and even tinctures.

Tags: Health Medical Pharma, stomach cramps, central nervous system, Flora of Romania, Psychoactive drugs

Welcome to the first edition of the Herbal Meds Online newsletter! Over the last few months we have been working hard to build Herbal Meds Online.  Our aim with this website is to inform and educate people about the benefits and uses of herbal supplements, remedies and medicines.

In our first edition, we will be covering a variety of topics ranging from the origins of herbal medicines to useful hints and tips regarding herbal remedies. In every edition, you can expect a summary of a specific herb and its uses and also a summary of a specific condition that can be treated with an herbal medicine.  We will also cover a range of informative topics related to herbal medicines and supplements.

We hope that the information will be of benefit to you and anyone who might be considering alternative treatments. 1)   The origins of herbal medicines 2)   Basic types of supplements

3)   Evening Primrose Oil – a herbal remedy used to treat skin conditions

4)   Endometriosis – a painful menstrual condition

5)   Hints and Fascinating Facts

6)   Herbal Medicine quote of the month

7)   Reminder

Here is a brief history of key dates in the development of herbal medicines:  2800BC – First written record of herbal medicines, the Pen Ts’ao by Shen Nung
C400BC – Hippocrates develops principles of diet, exercise and happiness as the cornerstones of health
C100BC – First illustrated herbal guide produced in Greece
C50AD – Roman Empire spreads herbal medicine and commerce of plants around the Empire
C200AD – Herbal practitioner, Galen, makes system for classifying illnesses and remedies
C500AD – Hippocrates’ principles followed in Britain by Myddfai practitioners throughout Saxon times
C800AD – Monks now pioneer herbal medicine with infirmaries and physic gardens at every monastery
1100sAD – Arab world now major influence on medicine and healing practices and the physician Avicenna writes the Canon of Medicine
1200sAD – Black Death spreads across Europe; ‘qualified’ apothecaries try bleeding, purging, mercury and arsenic to stem the epidemic with no more success than traditional herbalists
1500sAD – Henry VII promotes herbal medicine in the face of the growing number of untrained apothecaries and other ‘medical practitioners’ flourishing in London
Various Acts of Parliament passed to introduce some regulation of medical practices including protection for ‘simple herbalists’ to practice without dread of prosecution
1600sAD – Society sees the first two-tier health system emerge – herbs for the poor and exotics (plant, animal or mineral extracts) or ‘drugs’ for the rich
Nicholas Culpepper writes his well-known herbal paper: The English Physician, explaining in simple terms the practice of herbal medicine
1700sAD – Preacher Charles Wesley advocates a sensible diet, excellent hygiene and herbal medicine as the keys to a healthy life
1800sAD – Herbal medicines start to be eclipsed by mineral-drug based treatments. With powerful drugs such as calomel (mercury) and laudanum available over the counter serious side effects start to be documented.
Albert Coffin pioneers low-cost herbal remedies using plants from his native America as well as European ones helping hundreds of working class people at his North England practice.
Burgeoning pharmaceuticals industry makes herbal medicine seem outdated. National Association of Medical Herbalists founded to defend the practice. Later to become the National Institute of Medical Herbalists
1900sAD – Medicinal herbals used extensively during World War I as drugs are in small supply.
Post war period sees enormous expansion in the international pharmaceuticals industry and the discovery of penicillin
A handful of dedicated herbalists keep the tradition alive.
A Modern Herbal by Hilda Leyel is published.
Pharmacy & Medicines Act 1941 withdraws herbal practitioner’s rights to supply patients with medicines. Public outcry ensures the Act is never enforced.
After much campaigning by the NIMH, the Medicines Act in 1968 reinstates practitioners’ rights and the British Herbal Medicine Association is founded.
The BHMA produce the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia.
Revised edition is published in 1990. Public concern starts to grow over the side effects of the ‘wonder drugs’ of the 1950s and their impact on the environment.
2000AD – EU legislation advocates all herbal medicines should be subject to compulsory clinical testing comparable to that undertaken for conventional drugs. Thus all herbal medicines would be licensed.
UK government currently considering the possible impact and public perception of this legislation.

(Information taken from “Herbal Remedies” by Jan Balkam, published by Bookmart Limited)

There are basically four types of supplements:

Vitamins A chemically organic substance essential for regulating both the metabolic functions within the cells and the biochemical processes that release energy from food. There are 13 known vitamins and these are categorized as either stout-soluble (A, D, E and K) and water-soluble (eight B-vitamins and C.)  Stout-soluble vitamins stay in the body for relative long periods of time and water-soluble vitamins remain in the body for a small time. With a few exceptions, the body cannot manufacture vitamins. Minerals Minerals are present in your body in small amounts and are essential for a wide range of vital processes. Your body contains 60 minerals but only 22 of these minerals are considered to be essential and are classified as macro minerals and trace minerals / micro minerals. Macro minerals include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, and potassium.   Micro minerals include iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, and chromium. Herbs Herbal supplements are prepared from plants using the leaves, stems, roots and/or bark as well as the buds and flowers. Plant parts are refined into tablets, capsules, powders, tinctures and other formulations. Herbs have several active compounds that interact with one another to produce a therapeutic effect. Herbs are used to treat health conditions, to prevent health conditions as well as to maintain excellent health in general.Nutritional supplements These supplements are classified as to possessing disease-fighting potential. Nutritional supplements include compounds found in fruits and vegetables which work to lower the risk of disease. (Information taken from “The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs” published by Reader’s Digest) Native Americans valued the Evening Primrose plant for its healing powers and there is evidence that European settlers used the plant to treat a variety of skin ailments. This wildflower grows in North America and Europe and its light yellow flowers open at dusk.  The Evening Primrose plant is often mistaken for a weed in gardens.

Evening Primrose oil contains omega-6 fatty acids, which can help to regulate insulin absorption and can even help to regulate your heartbeat. The human body does not manufacture fatty acids on its own, therefore taking Evening Primrose oil supplements can improve your general health.

Several studies have shown the benefits of taking Evening Primrose oil supplements to treat atopic dermatitis, or eczema.  Due to its high GLA content, Evening Primrose oil is very effective to treat a variety of menstrual disorders.

Menopausal women have also benefited from taking Evening Primrose oil supplements as this herbal remedy assists to alleviate the flushing as well as mood swings experienced by menopausal women. Evening Primrose oil lessens the inflammation of acne as well as rosacea.

(Information taken from article published on our website www.herbal-meds-online.com)
Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of cells that form in the lining of the uterus. Each month, as estrogen and other hormones cause the lining of the uterus to thicken with blood, these abnormal cells also expand.  Sometimes a collection of blood, called a cyst, can form.  These endometrial cysts are common on the ovaries.

Here is a list of common symptoms experienced by women with Endometriosis:   Abnormally heavy, menstrual bleeding often with large clots.  Severe menstrual cramps which starts before your period starts and reaches its peak after your period ends.  Nausea or vomiting just before your menstrual period.  Sharp pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse at any time of the month.  Infertility.  Incapacitating pain in the uterus, lower back or pelvic area.  Diarrhea or constipation during your menstrual cycle.  Iron-deficiency anemia due to heavy bleeding.  Severe pain due to endometrial cysts rupturing.Start herbal treatment by taking a combination of Dong Quai and Chasteberry.  Taking high doses of calcium and magnesium can help with painful menstrual cramps.

Flaxseed oil and Evening Primrose oil is useful to help relieve the pain and inflammation associated with Endometriosis. (Information taken from article published on our website www.herbal-meds-online.com)

When buying Evening Primrose Oil supplements, experts recommend looking for a supplement that contains a small amount of vitamin E.  The fatty acids in Evening Primrose Oil break down quickly and vitamin E slows this process down.A study from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center showed that very high doses of GLA found in Evening Primrose Oil reduced hurt to joint tissue in people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. (Information taken from “The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs” published by Reader’s Digest)

“The highest ideal of cure is the speedy, gentle, and enduring restoration of health by the most trustworthy and least harmful way.”

Samuel Hahnemann, founder of Homeopathy Please consult your medical practitioner prior to using any herbal medications should you be under their care.  Pregnant or lactating women and children under 16 years of age should not be using herbal remedies or supplements unless prescribed by a medical practitioner.  Suggestions offered are not intended to replace appropriate medical investigation and treatment.

Tags: Reader's Digest, evening primrose oil, physic gardens, herbal guide, diet exercise

HERBAL MEDS ONLINE NEWSLETTER

EDITION 2 – MARCH 2009

Welcome to the second edition of the Herbal Meds Online newsletter!

At Herbal Meds Online, we continually strive to keep you informed about herbal medicines and its uses.

Herbal medicines have been around for centuries and as more research and studies are being done, people are realizing the value of herbal medicines in the prevention and treatment of illness.

The use of herbal medicines and herbal supplements have increased dramatically in the past 30 years and is useful in treating a variety of conditions such as PMS, migraine, chronic fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis, to name just a few.

In this edition, we will be focusing on fever blisters and the herbal medicines used to prevent and treat this painful condition.

TOPICS

Naturopathy – a system of medicine that uses natural substances to treat the patient

Purchasing safe and pure herbal medicines

Fever blisters – a preventable condition

Lysine – an herbal remedy used to treat and prevent fever blisters

Hints and Fascinating Facts

Herbal Medicine quote of the month

Reminder

Naturopathy – a system of medicine that uses natural substances to treat the patient

Naturopathic Medicine, or Naturopathy, is a system of medicine that uses natural substances to treat the patient and recognizes that the patient’s mental, emotional, and physical states must all be treated for a lasting effect.

The foundation of Naturopathic medicine is the vitalistic philosophy of the “healing power of nature.” This means that within every human organism there is a healing energy, which includes our immune system in the fuller sense of both the physical and the psyche, which is responsible for our wellness and our ability to heal and maintain health

Following this first premise is the second, that the therapies used to support and stimulate this healing power of nature must be in “the gentlest, least invasive, most efficient manner possible”.

The third Naturopathic premise is “to diagnose and treat the cause”. Naturopaths do not simply treat the manifestation of the disease but rather search for the cause and treat it.

To accomplish these goals, Naturopathic medicine incorporates many therapeutic modalities: herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, hydrotherapy, food, exercise therapy, physical therapy, and manipulation of the bony and soft tissues, lifestyle and counseling.

Naturopathic medicine treats the patient from the preventive stage through to serious, chronic and debilitating disease. Therefore, people can go to Naturopaths for colds, bronchitis, allergies, as well as for heart disease, diabetes, and malignant diseases.

(Information taken from www.naturopathyonline.com)

Purchasing safe and pure herbal medicines

Make sure that you consult a health care provider that has the proper credentials and who is trained to prescribe herbs and supplements.

Inform your health care practitioner if you are taking prescription medicines to avoid unwanted and even perilous drug interactions.

The herbs available in most stores come in several different forms: teas, syrups, oils, liquid extracts, tinctures, and dry extracts (pills or capsules). Teas are simply dried herbs left to soak for a few minutes in hot water, while other teas are the herbs boiled in water and then strained for consumption. Syrups, made from concentrated extracts and added to sweet-tasting preparations, are frequently used for sore throats and coughs. Oils are extracted from plants and often used as rubs for massage, either alone or as part of an ointment or cream. Tinctures and liquid extracts are solvents (usually water, alcohol, or glycerol) that contain the active ingredients of the herbs. Tinctures are typically a 1:5 or 1:10 concentration, meaning that one part of the herbal material is prepared with five to ten parts (by weight) of the liquid. Liquid extracts are more concentrated than tinctures and are typically a 1:1 concentration. A dry extract form is the most concentrated form of an herbal product (typically 2:1 – 8:1) and is sold as a tablet, capsule, or lozenge.

Currently, no organization or government body regulates the manufacture or certifies the labeling of herbal preparations. This means you can’t be sure that the amount of the herb contained in the bottle, or even from dose to dose, is the same as what is stated on the mark. Some herbal preparations are standardized, meaning that the preparation is guaranteed to contain a specific amount of the active ingredients of the herb. But, it is still vital to question companies that are making standardized herbal products the basis for their product’s guarantee. If consumers insist on an answer to this question, manufacturers of these herbal products may start to implement more quality control processes, like microscopic, chemical, and biological analyses. It is vital to talk to your doctor or an expert in herbal medicine for the recommended doses of any herbal products you are considering.

(Information taken from www.umm.edu)

Fever blisters – a preventable condition

Fever blisters or cold sores are caused by the Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1).

Fever blisters first appear three to ten days after exposure to the virus and an outbreak of fever blisters can last up to three weeks.

Unfortunately, this virus remains in the body and moves into the nervous system. Outbreaks can be triggered by stress, emotional trauma, a cold or a viral infection, exposure to sun and wind or a weakened immune system.

Fever blisters are highly contagious and studies have shown that children as young as ten carry the virus.

There are several stages of the development of a fever blister:

Stage 1: no sore is visible yet, but there is a tingling, prickling feeling around the affected area.

Stage 2: swelling starts and the affected area is red and often hot to the touch.

Stage 3: the first signs of tiny blisters appear. Itching and pain increases.

Stage 4: a soft, very painful ulcer forms.

Lysine – an herbal remedy used to treat and prevent fever blisters

Lysine is an essential amino acid in that the human body cannot synthesize on its own, therefore it needs to be obtained from your diet.

If you suffer from regular outbreaks of cold sores and fever blisters a Lysine supplement can help treat and also prevent these outbreaks.

Cold sores, fever blisters and shingles are all forms of the Herpes virus and several studies have shown that Lysine inhibits viral replication. These specific types of viruses utilize Arginine (another form of amino acid) and increasing the availability of Lysine in the human body slows the virus replication and inhibits the use of Arginine.

Studies have also indicated that Lysine could suppress genital herpes.

Use of Lysine as an alternative treatment to cold sores reduces the frequency of outbreaks and lesions heal quicker.

Lysine is available in pill form and cream form. At the onset of an outbreak of cold sores, start with a dosage of 1000mg Lysine daily and as the condition improves, take a therapeutic dosage of 500mg daily.

Lysine cream can be applied topically to the affected areas to reduce the symptoms of painful outbreaks.
(Information taken from article published on our website www.herbal-meds-online.com)

Hints and Fascinating Facts on Fever blisters

Holding an ice cube on the affected area for a few minutes can reduce the pain and swelling.

Recent studies have shown that Vitamin C may be effective in treating fever blisters when applied topically.

People who are prone to fever blister outbreaks should avoid over-exposure to the sun and should use a lip balm that contains an SPF of at least 15.

Avoid touching the blisters as this can spread the infection.

(Information taken from “The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs” published by Reader’s Digest)

Herbal Medicine quote of the month

“Foolish the doctor who despises the knowledge bought by the ancients.”

Hippocrates, a Greek physician born in 460 BC

Reminder

Please consult your medical practitioner prior to using any herbal medications should you be under their care. Pregnant or lactating women and children under 16 years of age should not be using herbal remedies or supplements unless prescribed by a medical practitioner. Suggestions offered are not intended to replace appropriate medical investigation and treatment.

Tags: pure herbal medicinesFever blisters, herbal supplements, natural substances, sore throats, exercise therapy

Cayenne has been used for centuries to add a spicy and fiery taste to food and Native Americans used it as a spice and a painkiller for over 9000 years.  This pepper is a cousin of the sweet peppers generally used in salads as well as the hot peppers used in chilli powder and hot sauces.  It has no relation to common black pepper.

What gives the pepper its hot taste and value as an herbal medicine, is capsaicin, which is an oily chemical that is used in pepper sprays that are sold for self-defence.  The capsaicin is also responsible for the pepper’s pain relieving properties and aids digestion.

Cayenne also contains vitamins A and C, and flavonoids and carotenoids, which are powerful antioxidants.

When applied topically, cayenne has powerful pain relieving properties.  It works by reducing a component in nerve cells called substance P, which transmits pain impulses to the brain.  When substance P is depleted, messages of pain no longer reach the brain and the user gets temporary relief from the pain of arthritis and even shingles.

Capsaicin creams will bring relief to people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis as well as joint or muscle pain.  Nerve pain caused by shingles will also be relieved when applying a cayenne herbal cream. Using a cayenne topical ointment will relieve nerve hurt experienced in the feet or legs (peripheral neuropathy) due to diabetes and people who have had an amputation often find relief from lingering pain after surgery.  

The itching sensation that accompanies psoriasis follows the same nerve pathways as that of pain.  When applied topically, cayenne herbal creams may reduce the itching associated with psoriasis.  Raynaud’s disease is characterized by numbness, tingling and a drop in temperature in the affected areas.  Cayenne creams have a “heating” effect on the affected areas and so relieves the aches and pain associated with this disease.

Cayenne herbal supplements can be used to treat mild high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol levels. Herbal medicines containing cayenne prevent platelets from clumping together and accumulating in the blood, which allows blood to flow more easily.

Based on recent studies, cayenne is being researched as a weight-loss supplement.  In animal studies and some human studies it has shown to affect the way the body breaks down carbohydrates, which helps to regulate blood sugar levels after a meal.

Tablets and capsules containing cayenne stimulate digestion and can help to relieve wind and ulcers.  Herbal supplements containing this herbal remedy increases blood flow in the stomach and bowel and promotes the secretion of digestive juices.  

Cayenne herbal remedies are also available in liquid form and can be used as a gargle to soothe the pain and inflammation of a sore throat.  Nose sprays containing cayenne have been shown to relieve congestion and fight colds, and some people find relief from the severe pain of cluster headaches.  These herbal medicines should only be used under a health care practitioner’s supervision.

Herbal medicines containing capsaicin can be safely used with prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and other medications to relieve pain associated with arthritic conditions.  Combining cayenne herbal preparations may help to cut down on the use of prescription medicines, which can lessen unwanted side-effects of conventional medicines.  This should only be done under the supervision of your health care practitioner.

Please consult your medical practitioner prior to using any herbal medications should you be under their care.

Never use cayenne products on raw skin or open wounds as this will cause a severe burning sensation.

Cayenne herbal creams can cause intense pain and burning when it comes into contact with your eyes.  Wash the affected areas with water or milk to counteract the burning.  

A mildly unpleasant burning sensation can occur during the first few days of treatment.  This side effect does disappear after several days or regular use.

People who use anti-coagulant medicine such as Warfarin, should not take cayenne herbal supplements as it will enhance the effects of blood thinning medication.

If taken internally, cayenne herbal medications can cause stomach pain and diarrhoea.  Capsaicin can also cause a burning sensation when passing stool.

People suffering from asthma should avoid cayenne herbal supplements as regular use increases the absorption of theophylline which is a medication used to treat asthma.

Pregnant and lactating women should not take cayenne herbal remedies.

Cayenne products can cause skin sensitivity, so it is recommended that you apply the cream or ointment to a small area for at least 1 week, should you experience no undesired side effects, you can continue regular use of the herbal medicine.

Make sure that you wash your hands very well with warm, soapy water to avoid getting the product into your eyes.  If you are applying the herbal cream to relieve pain in your hands, leave it on for 30 minutes and then only wash it off.

For external use, the recommended dosage of cayenne herbal creams or ointments is 0,025 per cent to 0,075 per cent capsaicin for daily use.  For pain relief, apply the herbal remedy thinly over the affected areas at least three to four times a day, rubbing it in well.  It may take 2-3 weeks for the pain to completely subside.

It is best to take cayenne pills or tinctures with food to avoid any stomach upsets.  

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Natural remedies, the answer to an holistic healthy lifestyle has been known for centuries in China, the Middle East, Persia, India, Ancient Arabia, Egypt and other parts of the world.

When the body is biochemically balanced or overloaded it tries to get rid of the toxins in the urine and bowel movement. Failure in these procedures can result in ailments and a diseased body.

This condition can be treated through natural remedies to improve the health of ones body, soul and spirit.

Some of our white blood cells are able to swallow and then digest germs originated from a disease. Many of the germ-fighting substances naturally prepared the body to overcome toxins.

These white blood cells carry nourishment to the rest of the body helping them to carry on their normal functions. Therefore to maintain this excellent circulation while keeping the blood abundantly supplied with oxygen and nourishment, it is wise to consider the natural remedies for a natural healing.

This process is also called naturopathic medicine which centers on the body’s vital ability to heal and to maintain itself. This holistic approach involves the minimal use of drugs and surgery.

Although natural remedies involves, dieting, yoga, meditation and the process of self-inquiry, the way to find wholeness and healing on all levels is to include the use of medicinal herbs which can be retrieve in herbal supplements, herbal tea, herbal extracts, herbal oil and various other methods which can be found on this site.

There is certainly a connection concerning nature and natural cure concerning the treatment of diseases.

The most reasonable way to fight a disease is to find its cause and then to remove or right that cause that is found. It is said that since the body itself has numerous natural defenses and fantastic powers of self repair and restoration, one of the best way to fight the disease and restore ones health is to increase the effectiveness of alternative medicine.

In some cases, it is best to get trained and experienced medical practitioners to find out the cause of disease so as to know how to treat such a disease naturally.

Most natural medicine is free from harmful effects, when compared to drugs in general. There are doctors, who at times remind their patients to eat right and would at times advice them to try natural ways to live a healthier lifestyle.

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Tags: white blood cells, Alfred Vogel, Whole medical systems, soul and spirit, vital ability

Herbs vitamins is the best herbal supplements which is all natural vitamins. There are vitamin herb stores all over the world where a person can easily access these supplements. Whether in the form of capsules or natural liquid vitamin, there is no excuse not to access these safe herbal supplements.

Avoid synthetic vitamins which are made from harmful chemicals, some of which contain caffeine, coal tar and white sugar.

Vitamins help to keep the growth processes and normal body activities in harmonious progress and herbal vitamins can do just that.

The following are vitamins herbs

Alfalfa: Vitamins A, B, C, D, K, U, and E

Aloe Vera: Vitamin B-12

Burdock: Vitamins A, B2, C

Chamomile: vitamin A and C

Cayenne Pepper: Vitamin A and C

Comfrey: Vitamin A, C, B-12

Dandelion Root: Vitamins A, C, D, and B

Nettle: Vitamin A

Rosehips: Vitamins C and E

Strawberry Leaves: Vitamins A, B, C, D

Yellow Dock: Vitamin A

 

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Tags: vitamin A, yellow dock, D Yellow Dock, E Strawberry, dandelion root

Health supplement market is one of the most thriving markets in the health niche. In today’s world, it is obvious that everything you eat is loaded with toxins and unwanted pathogens. The so called balanced diet is not nutritious because of the inorganic materials used in manufacturing vegetables, fruits and other ingredients in the diet.

Hence, even with a balanced diet, your body will suffer from deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Without health supplements, you are really depriving your body of essential nutrients. When it comes to health supplements, you should always stick to herbal supplements.

There is no point in flooding your body with chemicals in an attempt to make your body stronger. Fu Fang Zao Ren Jiao Nan is an effective Chinese supplement that removes weakness from the system. It improves overall libido and supplies your body with sufficient energy for the whole day. It removes restlessness from the system. Those who suffer from insomnia can get very excellent cure from Fu fang zao ren jiao nan tablets.

Aside from benefiting the body, Fu fang zao ren jiao nan tablets also soothe and cool the mind. It is greatly useful in treating irritability, anxiety and odoema. Tranquility in the body can be achieved by regularly taking these tablets.

Fu fang zao ren jian nan tablets contain nothing more than 100% natural extracts of jujube seeds. The only ingredient of Fu fang zao ren jian nan is Semen ziziphi spinosae. The seeds have sweet and acid flavor. They are practically neutral in taste and hence, tablets also have neutral taste.

Semen ziziphi spinosae is effective on heart, liver and gallbladder channels. This herbal extract has a moist nature which removes dryness from the system. Sweetness and sourness of the seeds tonifies yin and nourishes liver. It also nourishes heat and calms the mind.

Heart and mind are affected due to insufficient qi. Fu fang zao ren jian nan tablets support flow of qi and blood in the body. This improved flow of qi energy will also nourish the mind. Semen ziziphi spinosae is used in treating hyperhidrosis that is caused because of general deficiency.

The extract of jujube seeds nourishes heart and promotes body fluid generation. It also arrests sweating and removes fatigue from the system. Problems such as irritability, insomnia, dizziness, dryness of eye are all caused because of deficiency in liver yin. By nourishing liver and tranquilizing mind, Fu fang zao ren jiao nan proves to be a better solution. It eliminates qi deficiency and yin deficiency by strengthening yin. This benefits vital energy which will result in overall improvement of health.

Fu Fang Zao Ren Jiao Nan are oral tablets that must be taken before sleep. You need to take only one capsule each time. These tablets have no side effects as they contain only 100% natural extracts. If you are pregnant or nursing, you should avoid these tablets. People who have other health conditions should not attempt to take medicines on their own even if they are purely herbal medicines.

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Tags: essential nutrients, yin deficiency, inorganic materials, neutral taste, qi energy