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Herbalism Basics 1 – How To Make A Herbal Infusion. This is one of a series of 6 YouTube videos explaining the basic principals of making various herbal preperations. These 6 videos are just for reference to compliment any home herbalism orientated videos I put up in the future. …
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CANCER RECOVERY – - A Chinese herbal prescription. A few centuries ago when nobody knew much about cancer and Western medicine was not yet born, the world could only rely on natural herbs to fight cancer, with mixed results. In modern days, people have a choice between Western medicine and ancient herbs. The former has developed many new procedures like X-ray, surgery, chemotherapy, etc. The latter has not changed much and still relies on the ancient wisdoms. I would advise a cancer patient to seek help from a Western doctor first for exact diagnosis and scientific treatment because cancer is an urgent case. Due to the fact that Western treatment is very strong and may weaken the body, Chinese herbs can be used to help speed up the recovery process, restore balance, and prevent the spread of the cancer to other organs. The prescription for cancer recovery should have three basic components: nourish blood, detoxification, and strengthen selective organs: 1) Nourish blood, skin and hair Shu Di Huang 熟地黃He Shou Wu 何首烏Dang Gui 當歸Ren Shen 人參2) Detoxification Xian He Cao 仙鶴草Bai Hua She Cao 白花蛇草Ban Zhi Lian 半枝蓮Huang Bai 黃柏3) Strengthen liver and kidneys which purge toxins from body everyday Long Dan Cao 龍膽草Gou Qi Zi 枸杞子Rou Cong Rong 肉蓯容Xu Duan 續斷A combination of 12 herbs mentioned above are recommended. Other aspects may need strengthening such as stomach (for appetite), lungs (for breathing), Qi (for energy), and Yin (for balance). The package …
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Herbal remedies for anxiety utilize chamomile, ashwaganda and lavender, which can all be applied topically in the form of a lotion or toner to calm the body. Find calming herbs to alleviate anxiety with health advice from a professional wellness consultant in this free video on natural remedies.

SLEEP – - A Chinese herbal prescription. You don’t know how much you’re missing if you cannot sleep well, because sleep is the simplest pleasure of life. The lack of sleep also affects other simple pleasures like eating and energetic activities. Consequently, treating your sleep problem should be a high priority. The causes of sleep problems are very complex: • External factors such as finance, personal relationships, work, family, security feeling, and other stresses of life. • You make your life too complicated by inventing or following certain rules or customs that don’t make much sense. • Your lifestyle may be so irregular that it cuts into your sleep. • You may have some physical ailments that affect your sleep. • Your body may be in some state of imbalance that disturbs your sleep. Nature of sleep: • The quality of sleep should not be judged by arbitrary rules such as how much, when and where, etc., because each person is different. • Sleep serves the purpose of replenishment and rejuvenation, and its quality should be judged by the results delivered. • If you wake up refreshed, you must have had a good sleep. • If you wake up feeling a drag the rest of the day, your sleep must have failed to deliver. If this continues for many days, you’ll know that something must have gotten into your sleep, or it may not be a sleep problem after all. There is no such thing as sleeping herbs that put you to sleep within a short time. The Chinese approach aims to address the …
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With the avalanche of herbal products available in your local pharmacy it can be difficult to put together a truly useful herbal first aid kit.  But here are 5 botanical products I personally recommend every homeowner consider keeping locked in his or her medicine cabinet.

Enteric Coated Peppermint Capsules

Your grandmother probably gave you peppermint candies to help with nausea during long car trips.  Today, science knows that Grandmother was right.  Enteric coated peppermint oil, taken internally, has a relaxing, antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscle tissue found in the digestive tract and is now widely recommended for a variety of bowel conditions, especially irritable bowel syndrome.

Chamomile Tea

Among the most-studied of all the botanicals is chamomile.  While chamomile is most often used for relaxation, scientists know that chamomile is more than just another herbal sleep aid.  Chamomile has anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic and antispasmodic actions.  Chamomile tea can also be applied topically to the skin to reduce inflammation or used as a gargle to soothe dry, scratchy throats.

Psyllium Powder

Few things are as uncomfortable as constipation.  Psyllium powder is a safe, effective way to encourage bowel movements without the cramping and pain that stimulant laxatives can often cause.  Regular consumption of dietary fiber like psyllium may also help many people better manage complicated health conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure and the insulin resistance that accompanies type 2 diabetes.

Raw Garlic

Study after study has shown that raw garlic is effective against many of the most common infections humans face.  In laboratory tests, garlic exhibits marked antimicrobial actions against the most common causes of food poisoning, including E. coli and the bacteria that cause lysteria and salmonella.  Garlic is also an effective treatment for yeast and fungal infections.  Perhaps the best news of all is that garlic is even effective against strains of these microbes that are resistant to normal medical treatments.

Aloe Vera Gel

While aloe vera’s ability to heal burns has never been scientifically proven, researchers do know that aloe vera gel has the ability to reduce inflammation when applied directly to wounds.  According to a study published in the International Journal of Toxicology, aloe vera gel demonstrates antifungal, animicrobial and antiviral actions.  Aloe vera gel may even have anti-cancer benefits when applied to skin.

References:

Grigoleit, H., et al.  (2005).  Gastrointestinal clinical pharmacology of peppermint oil.  Phytomedicine.
McKay, D., et al.  (2006).  A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita L.).  Phytotherapy Research.
Wang, Z., et al.  (2007).  Effects of dietary fibers on weight gain, carbohydrate metabolism, and gastric ghrelin gene expression in mice fed a high-fat diet.  Metabolism.
Davis, R., et al.  (1994).  Anti-inflammatory and wound healing activity of a growth substance in Aloe vera.  Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
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Herbal Tea Benefits
Herbal teas are renowned for their benefits but what benefits do herbal teas actually have and why are they so advantageous to our health? Read on to find out more.
What is Herbal Tea?

Herbal tea looks like tea and is brewed in the same way as tea, but it not actually a tea at all. This is because they do not come from the Camellia Sinensis bush, the plant from which all teas are made. Herbal teas are actually infusions, and are properly called tisanes. Tisanes are made from mixtures of dried leaves, seeds, grasses, nuts, barks, fruits, flowers, or other botanical elements that give them their taste and provide the benefits of herbal teas.

Unlike other forms of tea, herbal teas contain no caffeine. They also taste great and are easy to drink. Your herbal tea may consist of one main herbal ingredient or it may be a blend of herbal ingredients, designed to bring about a specific purpose, such as relaxation, rejuvenation, relief from a specific condition, amongst other things.
Noted Benefits of Herbal Teas

Firstly, it is important to note that there is a huge array of herbal teas available on the market – each one designed to have a specific therapeutic or medicinal benefit. However, there are some general benefits that can be obtained from herbal teas, and these include:

achieving a more calm and relaxed state of mind
supporting heart health
aiding with stomach and digestive problems
providing cleansing properties for the body
promoting energy and wellness
nourishing the nervous system
strengthening the immune system
providing antioxidants to the body
boosting energy levels and invigorating the body
relieving stress
helping to avoid colds
stimulating the internal organs
promoting a good night’s sleep
it is caffeine free and tastes great

Some Common Herbal Tea Ingredients

There are many different herbs that can be found in an herbal tea, each with a different use. Some common ones include:

Allspice – helps to soothe the common cold and relieves upset stomachs
Anise seed – aids digestion and freshens the breath. It can also soothe a cough and improve bronchitis.
Chamomile – is renowned for its calming properties and is also said to be anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic
Chrysanthemum – is sweet-tasting and is able to reduce body heat resulting from fever. It also helps protect against liver damage and neutralises toxins.
Cinnamon – is calming and helps to support healthy circulation and digestion.
Ginseng – stimulates vitality and helps the body stay healthy.
Ginger root – is excellent for improving circulation, and is one of the best herbs for improving digestion, nausea, lung congestion, and arthritis.
Hawthorne – strengthens the heart and increases blood flow.
Lemongrass – is frequently used due to its calming properties.
Parsley – is a diuretic and helps with kidney function.
Pau d’arco – has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity against a wide variety of organisms including bacteria, fungi, yeasts (including Candida albicans), viruses (including herpes simplex types I and II, influenza virus, poliovirus and retroviruses) and parasites.
Peppermint – is good for stress relief. It also helps with stomachs and digestive issues and helps to freshen the breath.
Red Clover – use as a medicine for menopausal symptoms, cancer, mastitis, joint disorders, asthma, bronchitis, psoriasis and eczema. It is not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Rose hips – are a natural source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids. They are a liver, kidney, and blood tonic, and are a good remedy for fatigue, colds, and cough.
Sarsaparilla – promotes energy and healthy skin.
Slippery elm – helps to relieve stomach cramps and other gastrointestinal problems.

Making Herbal Tea

When you are making your herbal tea, use fresh, cold water. Do not use aluminium cookware as it can affect the taste. Use glass, cast iron, or stainless steel where possible. A tea strainer is very helpful as it lets you create your own blends of teas or herbs, and stops the leaves and flowers from escaping into the drink.

Once the water has boiled, add one heaped teaspoon of herbs for every cup of water. Cover and let the herbs steep for ten minutes. Do not over-steep the herbs as the flavour may become too strong and taste more medicinal rather than pleasant. If you want to enhance the flavour of your tea, honey or lemon can be great choices.

Hibiscus tea or Karkade tea is dried flowers of hibiscus, the so-called Sudanese rose.
By own curative properties karkade tea is matchless! It strengthens capillaries, reduces cholesterol level, has antibacterial effect, protects from the toxic effects of alcohol and has antiallergenic activity. It is an excellent natural light diuretic, disinfecting the urinary tract. Karkade extinguishes heartburn, helps with chronic constipation and has antispasmodic effect, due to anthocyanins, contributing to its bright red color.
Hibiscus tea contains fruit acids, amino acids, easily assimilated carbohydrates, macro and micronutrients, vitamins, bioflavonoids.
To brew karkade tea is very easy. Pour one teaspoon of karkade dried leaves with one glass of boiling water and wait for 2-3 minutes. Then you can add a little citric acid or lemon peel, if you wish.

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