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Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments

This document discusses various herbs and their traditional uses in alternative medicine. It lists over 30 herbs and their applications for supporting conditions like digestion, stress, anxiety, immune function, heart health, liver function, memory and more. It also provides 3-4 herb options for treating specific ailments like bleeding, fever, stomach ache, convulsions, hypertension and mental illness. The herbs and their uses covered in the document provide an overview of the long history of herbalism and alternative approaches to health outside of conventional medicine.

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Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments

This document discusses various herbs and their traditional uses in alternative medicine. It lists over 30 herbs and their applications for supporting conditions like digestion, stress, anxiety, immune function, heart health, liver function, memory and more. It also provides 3-4 herb options for treating specific ailments like bleeding, fever, stomach ache, convulsions, hypertension and mental illness. The herbs and their uses covered in the document provide an overview of the long history of herbalism and alternative approaches to health outside of conventional medicine.

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AND USES

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) – wound healing, sunburn, digestive problems

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) – stress, anxiety, insomnia

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) – digestion, stress, colds

Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) – menstrual cramps, menopausal symptoms, arthritis

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) – wound healing, skin inflammation, digestive problems

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) – anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) – anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) – digestion, detoxification, anxiety

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) – blood sugar regulation, inflammation, infections

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) – toothache, nausea, infections

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) – wound healing, sprains, arthritis

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) – liver detoxification, digestion, diabetes

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) – immune system support, colds, flu

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) – immune system support, colds, flu, allergies

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) – cough, congestion, respiratory infections

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) – digestion, menstrual cramps, cough

Garlic (Allium sativum) – heart health, immune system support, infections

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) – nausea, digestion, inflammation

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) – memory, cognitive function, circulation

Ginseng (Panax ginseng) – energy, cognitive function, immune system support

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) – sinusitis, digestive problems, infections

Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) – heart health, blood pressure regulation, circulation

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) – relaxation, anxiety, insomnia

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) – relaxation, anxiety, insomnia

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – sore throat, digestion, cough

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) – liver detoxification, digestion, diabetes

Moringa (Moringa oleifera) – energy, immune system support, inflammation


Nettle (Urtica dioica) – allergies, arthritis, anemia

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) – digestion, immune system support, infections

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) – relaxation, anxiety, insomnia

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) – digestion, headaches, nausea

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) – menopausal symptoms, cancer prevention, respiratory infections

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) – memory, hair health, digestion

Sage (Salvia officinalis) – sore throat, menopausal symptoms, memory

HERBS AND CURES

Bleeding:

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum)

Shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)

Fever:

Elderflower (Sambucus nigra)

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Stomach ache:

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Convulsion:

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)


Hypertension:

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata)

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

Mental illness:

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba

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