Tired of trying to decode drugstore product labels? You may find a natural solution (without the chemicals found in some over-the-counter cures) in your pantry. Check out these 12 healthy herbs that may help you with ailments from congestion to indigestion. In addition, discover the one super herb that may help you fight against diabetes, acne, and even cancer.
Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle is well-known to fight inflammation and can also help you with itchy, red eyes. You must check stinging nettle leaf capsules or tea in health food stores.
Rose
Rose petal preserves may aid alleviate the signs of PMS by decreasing irritability and menstrual cramps. You must inhale from a diffuser, rose oil can be utilized to alleviate allergies or asthma, ease depression, calm anger, help with headaches and lighten feelings of jealousy, anger, and heartache.
Ginger
What is so interesting about ginger besides the nice little punch it adds to your food? Ginger supports the body to release the right enzymes to break down food so nutrients can be easily processed – a great natural solution for nausea and motion sickness.
Red Clover
Red clover tea has antioxidants that can help to metabolize lymphatic-clogging toxins and also cleanse your body. It may support lymphatic drainage and kidney and liver function as well, two key organs that eliminate the toxins from your body.
Peppermint
To appease itchy eyes, you can use a peppermint tea bag as a warm compress for washing your eyes. Steep the tea bag in hot water for 30 seconds, and then let it cool to warm and place it moderately over your eyelids for 5 to 10 minutes.
Magnolia Flower
Magnolia flower is a good herb for allergies and sinus problems. Oftentimes combined with other conventional herbs, magnolia can bring about short-term relief of nasal congestion, itchiness, sneezing and watery eyes. You can use magnolia supplement by itself or in formulations with other herbs, or in tea.
Neem
Neem oil alleviates dry skin and soothes itchy, red, irritated skin. It treats fungal infections, dry scalp, dandruff, lice, premature graying of the hair, gingivitis and skin disorders. It can improve overall skin health by combatting the bacteria that triggers pimples and acne.
Garlic
Garlic has been proven to decrease blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels. Based on the National Health and Medical Research Council, eating half to one clove of garlic daily may lower cholesterol about 10%. Your breath might suffer, but your heart will be safe.
Dandelion
Because of its properties called flavonoids, a dandelion’s leaves and roots may be applied to purify the liver; treat problems like acne, diabetes, cancer, anemia, high blood pressure, and gall bladder problems; premenstrual symptoms including bloating , gas and water weight gain and urinary disorders.
Herbal Tonic Oil
Ease chest congestion by rubbing tonic oil on your chest and upper back. It is usually a sesame oil base mixed with some combination of essential oils that help to relax congestion in the chest and promote circulation. The next time you get a clogged nose, rub a little tonic oil on your upper lip and breathe deeply to help open your nasal passages.
Rosemary
It is rosemary’s capability to support the digestive, circulatory and nervous systems that are thought by herbalists to help purify your body. In addition, taken alone, rosemary can be a useful digestive help for settling your stomach.
Parsley
Far more important than its low status as a garnish on your plate, it has one of the highest levels of chlorophyll, which can help improve immunity, decrease inflammation, and clear toxins. Moreover, parsley has alpha-linolenic acid, the omega-3 fatty acid that may help avert arthritis and cardiovascular disease.