Herbal Remedies From A-Z
Choose The Right Herbs For Specific Health Conditions

Herbs are an essential ingredient in many foods. They are also used as natural aids in many health conditions. There are many different types available today. Each one is unique in the way it interacts with and benefit's the human body.

It has been known by the natural healing profession for many years, and is recently being validated by the medical physicians, that up to 90% of degenerative disease conditions can be related to intestinal stasis — that is, a stagnant, fermenting condition within the bowels and related organs.

There are herbs to relieve an upset stomach; to help you lose weight; to fight cancer; (Garlic) to control high blood pressure and other diseases--as well as weight loss and even help you to quit smoking.

Herbs are grown in home gardens all over the world. Fresh grown hold the most value for its purpose as opposed to store bought ones. Over time, packaged herbs lose their potency, especially when subjected to warm temperatures such as above a stove on a spice rack.

Few pests bother herb gardens. In fact, some herbs, such as garlic, are actually used in all natural pesticides.

It is best to pick herbs in the morning. This is when their oils are at their highest concentration. Immediately after picking, you must wash them in cold water, then spread them out to dry in a well ventilated area for about three days. Many herbs can be frozen for later use with no harm done.

I have gathered information on some of the most beneficial herbs that are available. Many of the herbs listed below are available as Dietary Supplements. They are listed in alphabetical order from Artichoke to Valerian.

Artichoke
Ashwagandha

B
Black Cohosh
Boswellia

C
Cat's Claw
Chamomile
Cordyceps

D
Dandelion Leaf
Dandelion Root
Dong Quai

E
Echinacea
Elder
Eleuthero, Siberian Ginseng

G
Garlic
Ginger
Ginkgo
Gotu Kola
Grapefruit Seed
Green Tea

H
Hawthorn

L
Larch Arabinogalactan
Licorice

M
Milk Thistle

P
Panax Ginseng (Asian)
Passionflower
Peppermint
Psyllium Seed

R
Red Clover
Red Yeast Rice

S
Saw Palmetto
Schisandra
St. John's Wort

T
Turmeric

VValerian