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| Most Common Herbal Supplements | Aloe vera is a plant used because of healing and softening properties. Aloe gel provides quicker healing of burns (from fire, sun or radiation) up to six times comparing with traditional medical treatments. It provides quicker healing of insect bites. It can relieve itching and dandruff. Aloe vera juice is a natural remedy in the cure of stomach ulcer and mouth ulcers because it has anti-inflammatory properties.
Black cohosh. It relieves menopausal symptoms. Its influence on the body is the same as estrogen has, the female hormone responsible for the menstrual cycle. Black cohosh can effectively substitude estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), it is applied in the treatment of such symptoms of premenstrual syndrome as mood swings, breast tenderness, weight gain and menstrual pain.
Dong quai is applied primarily with other herbals to relieve menstrual cramps, menopausal symptoms and regulate menstrual periods. It maintains uterine health and is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle. It promotes natural progesterone synthesis, a hormone that lessens during menopause. It provides better vaginal secretions and the nourishment of vaginal tissue.
Echinacea is an effective herb that lessens the duration of the common cold and flu and relieves their symptoms such as sore throat (pharyngitis), cough, and fever. It can be applied as an immune-booster, a herb against recurrent infections. Echinacea is good at the stimulation of the immune system and the enhancement of its resistance to infections.
Evening primrose oil. It treats allergy-induced eczema, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), mastalgia (breast pain and tenderness), diabetic neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), hypertension and elevated serum lipids. Nutritional supplementation with its contents treats eczema, moistures the skin and protects it from environmental oxidative damage.
Feverfew is applied as a remedy for migraine headaches. It helps to prevent and treat asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle tension, colds, menstrual cramps, hay fever, vertigo, tinnitus, inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, toothache, and insect bites. It lessens the body's production of prostaglandins.
Garlic has antibiotic, antihistamine, anticoagulant, expectorant, antibacterial, antiparasitic, alterative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, and antispasmodic properties. Garlic is an excellent immune system stimulant used against bacterial, viral and fungal infections. It improves the work of the immune system, lessens blood sugar levels and menstrual pain.
Ginkgo biloba is applied thanks to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. Ginkgo biloba leads to better blood flow and oxygen entry to the brain and organ systems. It provides quicker metabolism efficiency, the regulation of neurotransmitters and oxygen levels in the brain.
Ginseng can reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels, it provides protection against stress, relaxation and increased, sexual and mental health: it enhances energy and resistance to the dangerous influence of stress and aging. Ginseng is known an "adaptogen," because it can help to resist physical and mental stress.
Goldenseal has antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, laxative, hemostatic, stomachic, tonic, and vermifuge properties. Goldenseal treats such health disorders as dyspepsia, diphtheria, gastric catarrh, skin rashes, scarlet fever, smallpox, venereal disease, vomiting, internal inflammations, spinal meningitis and poor blood circulation in mucous membranes.
Green tea has been applied in great amounts in China and other Asian countries. It can prevent different kinds of cancer, cardiovascular disorders; it lessens cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Besides, it can promote longevity, stave off tooth decay, it heals gum infections and has many other advantages.
Hawthorne treats insomnia, prevents miscarriage, heart ailments, arteriosclerosis, angina, poor heart action and nervousness. Besides, it can strengthen muscles. Hawthorn is applied as a cardio (heart) tonic, because it has stimulating and sedating properties.
Saw palmetto cures health problems associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It obtains mild anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic and sedative properties. It helps to convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone.
St. John's wort cures mild and moderate depression, anxiety, stomach upset, insomnia, fluid retention and hemorrhoids. St. John's wort cures nerve and muscle pain, skin inflammation, skin wounds and burns. Being applied in the form of an ointment, it cures effectively burns, cuts, scrapes and minor skin irritations.
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