Herbs for Health

Herbs for Anxiety

People are increasingly using herbs to treat anxiety and stress. Herb Kava kava is used to treat anxiety and promote sleep. Some herbs such as Valerian is useful to avoid panic attacks at night. Other herbs such as Ashwagandha, Bugleweed, and California Poppy are useful in calming nerves.

Some of the important anti-anxiety herbs are:

• Kava kava (Piper methysticum) 

• Valerian 

• Ashwaganda 

• Borage juice 

• Bugleweed 

• California poppy 

• Catnip 

• Chamomile 

• Fennel 

• Feverfew 

• Ginkgo biloba 

• Ginseng 

• Hops 

• Lemon balm 

• Passion Flower 

• Peppermint 

• Motherwort 

• mullein 

• St. John's Wort 

• Verbena 

• Oats

Herbs for Arthritis

Arthritis means joint inflammation. Any part of the body can become inflamed or painful osteoarthritis. The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease caused by wear and tear of life. Osteoarthritis leads to pain, tenderness, swelling and impaired function of the joints. The joints most often affected by osteoarthritis of the knees, hips, hands and back. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium (cell lining inside the community). Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of joint function. 

There are a number of herbs that work synergistically to reduce chronic arthritis such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 

• Alfalfa (Medicago saliva) 

• Angelica (Angelica archangelica) 

• Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) 

• Boswellia 

• celery (Apium graveolens) 

• Chaparral (Larrea tridentata) 

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale) 

• Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) 

• Hops (Humulus lupulus) 

• Liquorice 

• Mustard Plaster (Brassica alba) 

• Oregano (Origanum vulgare) 

• Sesame (Sesamum indicum) 

• nettle (Urtica dioica) 

• Turmeric (Curcuma longa) 

• Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) 

• Wintergreen (Gaulteria procumbens) 

• Yucca 

• Feverfew 

• Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)

Herbs for Depression

Depression is a state of grief and despair, which is advanced to the point of being disruptive to an individual's social functioning and / or daily activities. It is caused by an imbalance in brain chemicals, along with other factors. Symptoms of depression include feelings of overwhelming sadness, a decrease in the amount of interest or pleasure in all routine activities, changing appetite and significant weight gain or weight loss, disturbed sleep patterns, decreasing self-esteem and feelings of guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, anxiety or fear.

Here is a list of herbs that are helpful for depression. These herbs either treat the cause of depression or depression minimize side effects.

• Liquorice 

• St. John's Wort 

• Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba) 

• Siberian ginseng 

• Balm 

• Basil 

• Black Hellebore 

• Borage 

• Clove 

• Damiana 

• Fo-ti Tieng 

• Ginger 

• Kava kava 

• Oat straw 

• Purslane 

• Rosemary 

• Sage 

• hyme 

• yohimbine

Herbs for Diabetes

Diabetes is a medical disorder characterized by persistent variable high blood either from inadequate secretion of the hormone insulin, an inadequate response by the body's cells to insulin, or a combination of these factors. The most common forms of diabetes are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Since insulin is the principal hormone that regulates uptake of glucose into most cells from the blood, deficiency of insulin or its receptors play a central role in all forms of diabetes. Diabetes is a serious health risk. It can lead to cardiovascular disease, chronic renal failure, retinal damage, nerve damage, erectile dysfunction, and gangrene.

 

Since ancient times, used different herbs for the treatment of diabetes. Scientific studies have confirmed the effectiveness of these herbs. Some of the largest diabetes herbs are:

 

• Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian Kino, Malabar Kino, Pitasara, Venga) 

• Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) 

• Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar, Meshasringi, Cherukurinja) 

• Onions and garlic (Allium cepa and Allium sativum) 

• Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) 

• Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) 

• Asian Ginseng 

• Blueberries 

• Stevia 

• Ginkgo Biloba

Herbs for high blood pressure

Hypertension is usually a lifestyle disease. Risk factors for high blood pressure include smoking, alcoholism, obesity, high salt intake, lack of exercise and stress. Hypertension is also genetic. Family history of hypertension and stroke can lead to hypertension. If left untreated hypertension can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Natural herbs for high blood pressure is increasingly used as a form of treatment by alternative therapists. The following herbs are used to treat high blood pressure.

• Garlic (Allium sativum) 

• Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) 

• Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) 

• Gøtu Kola (Hydrocotyle asiatica) 

• skullcap (Scutellaria) 

• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 

• valerian (Valeriana) 

• Manjishta (Rubia tinctoria) 

• Jatamamsi (Nardostachys jatamamsi) 

• Shankapushpi (Clitoria ternatea) 

• Burdock (Arctum lappa) 

• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) 

• Garlic Allium (sativum) 

• Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycanthus) 

• Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) 

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale) 

• Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) 

• Kelp (Fucus visiculosis)

Herbs to Quit Smoking

Smoking is prevalent today. It is a potentially deadly habit, and constitutes a serious health risk. Smoking contributes to a number of cancers. The combination of nicotine and carbon monoxide in cigarette temporarily increases heart rate and blood pressure, and thus burdening the heart and blood vessels. Smoking can cause heart attacks and strokes. It reduces blood flow and thus cut off oxygen to the feet and hands. Some smokers end up having their limbs amputated.

It is therefore very important to get rid of the habit of smoking. People are increasingly using herbs to quit smoking. These stop smoking herbs help to quit smoking if you're willing to do it. Some of the most important herbs which help to quit are:

• Avena Sativa 

• Garcinia Cambogia 

• Gøtu Cola 

• Skull cap 

• Valerian 

• Parrot's Beak 

• Willow

• Oak 

• Oregon Grape Root 

• Goldenseal

Impotence Herbs

Impotence (erectile dysfunction) are of two types: Psychological Impotence and Organic Impotence. Psychological impotence due to psychological factors. These include depression, performance anxiety, stress, relationship problems, financial problems and mental illness. Organic impotence caused by a form of bodily malfunction. Various causes of organic impotence include reduced blood flow to the penis, low levels of androgens such as testosterone, and nerve damage from disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and stroke, which affects the brain's ability to respond to sexual stimulation.

 

There are various herbs that are effective in the treatment of male infertility. These sex herbs help maintain an erection longer, increases sexual desire, raise testosterone levels, and enhances sperm quality.

Major herbs for impotence treatment are:

• Astragalus 

• Damiana 

• Sarsaparilla 

• Saw Palmetto 

• Yohimbe

Smoking Herbs

There are several herbs that are used to smoke. These herbs are used as sedatives and have a non addictive calming effect. They are also used for insomnia, stress, restlessness, and to help overcome nicotine craving.

Some of the important legal smoking herbs are:

• California Poppy 

• Catnip 

• Damiana 

• Hops 

• Lions tail 

• Magic Mull Mix 

• Marihuanilla 

• mugwort 

• Nettle 

• Passion Flower 

• Scull cap 

• Wild Lettuce