Benefits and Uses of Balloon Flower

The root of balloon flower is considered to have the following health properties; astringent, anti-inflammatory, digestive, expectorant, antitussive, analgesic, antibacterial and slightly sedative.

The use of balloon flower in herbal medicine is primarily associated with lung and throat related ailments and the herb is often combined with Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) in that regard.

The root of the plant is used to treat cough, excessive mucus formation in the throat, sore throat, the common cold, flu, bronchitis, abscesses of the mouth and throat, dysentery and pains in the intestinal region.

Fringe Tree Uses as a Medicinal Herb

Fringe tree is regarded as an excellent stimulating tonic and in modern-day herbal medicine, it is mainly used to treat ailments related to the liver and gallbladder.

Internally, the bark is mostly used as an herbal remedy for gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), but it is also thought to be of value as a treatment and relief for gallstones, jaundice, cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, pancreatitis, enlarged spleen, poor liver function and migraines or headaches due to gallbladder diseases.

In addition, the fringe tree root bark is believed to stimulate the secretion of bile from the gallbladder, strengthen appetite and stomach secretion, and act as a mild but effective laxative.

Medicinal Herbs for Psoriasis Treatment and Relief

The use of medicinal herbs and herbal remedies for treating psoriasis and other skin diseases, such as eczema, have become more and more popular in the recent years and when the conventional medical treatments fail or do not work many people look for alternative therapies such as herbal medicine.

Herbs for psoriasis which enhance the performance of the body’s immune system and the liver can have beneficial results.

They can help to provide relaxation and to clear the blood of impurities by supporting the liver, adrenal glands, the intestine, and the lymphatic system.

Herbal Treatment Options for Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is a condition that has been covered in medical literature for over 100 years. In recent years, however, the prevalence of adrenal fatigue has increased.

A condition that occurs as a result of stress over prolonged periods, adrenal fatigue has symptoms that may feel similar to chronic fatigue, but it cannot be healed with sleep and rest alone.

The common symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue include feeling lethargic, a general feeling of being unwell, tiredness where you may feel “wired,” and poor sleep quality.

The Amazing Artichoke - Uses and Benefits

The artichoke plant as it is known today is a cultivated form that probably derived from the artichoke thistle or the cardoon (Cynara cardunculus).

The Ancient Romans and Greeks knew the plant and cultivated it as a food crop in southern parts of Europe for centuries. It is believed that both the cardoon and the artichoke originated in Morocco or the Canary Islands.

Today, it’s an important vegetable and is grown on a large scale in many areas of the world with temperate or subtropical climate, particularly in France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and California in the United States

The herb is often used internally as a tea or in tablet or capsule form to treat liver and gallbladder diseases such as liver damage, cirrhosis, hepatitis, and jaundice.

Herbs with the Most Promising Supportive Information for Increase Fertility

Herbal fertility remedies have existed in every culture for centuries before the development of modern fertility procedures.

Most of these fertility herbs are regarded to be safe when used in the appropriate dosage.

Some of these medicinal herbs are thought to produce the best results when used in combination.

Fertility herbs are usually selected for their time-tested traditional uses as remedies as well as having some supportive scientific information regarding their ability to alleviate the broad spectrum of conditions that can impact a woman’s ability to conceive.

Herbs for Eczema Treatment – Application and Benefits

Medicinal herbs for eczema treatment focus primarily on the underlying causes and most herbal practitioners view eczema as a symptom of not only one but rather numerous other health-related ailments.

There are many medicinal herbs for eczema that have a great reputation as a treatment but which one to choose will vary depending on the underlying cause.

Herbal remedies for eczema will usually both involve herbal preparations topically to ease any discomfort and internally to treat the underlying causes.

Topically, herbs for eczema will usually combine antiseptic herbs and herbs that soothe the inflamed area.

Internally, herbs for eczema treatment will mostly address digestion with a focus on improving the function of the liver and the gut wall to boost the body’s natural absorption and elimination by improving the digestion.

Herbs for Panic Attacks or Panic Disorder

Medicinal herbs for panic disorder or attacks and anxiety are usually not sufficient treatment on their own.

Where herbal medicines can be useful is in lessening the severity of the person’s underlying anxiety and nervousness, thus lessening the frequency and severity of the panic attacks.

These medicinal herbs are either sedatives or tranquilizers (also known as anxiolytic agents) and are either used on a regular basis to reduce the overall feeling of anxiety or sometimes during the actual panic attack if it is prolonged.

Traditionally there has not been much distinction made between tranquilizers and sedatives.

However, pharmacologists have in recent years begun to identify the specific chemical action of these drugs and thus separate out the anxiolytic action from the sedative action.

Horse Chestnut – Uses and Benefits

Although the leaves, bark, and flowers have been used in traditional herbal medicine, it is the big, shiny brown nut of the horse chestnut tree which is of greatest medicinal interest.

From them, an extract is obtained which is used to strengthen the walls of the blood vessels so that blood flow from the veins in the legs back to the heart improves.

The dried conkers contain 3-6% of a mixture of triterpene saponins, known by the common name aescin (escin).

It is aescin which is considered the main active ingredient responsible for the strengthening effect on the veins and capillaries.

Standardized extracts made from the conkers usually have much higher concentrations of aescin (usually 16-20%) than the conkers do in their natural state.

Suffer from Migraine Headaches? - Check Out these Medicinal Plants and Herbs!

Medicinal herbs for migraines relief can be of great help to alleviate the associated pain as they work towards reducing the frequency and severity of migraines.

Most herbal migraine remedies focus on the cause of it and the long-term improvement of a person’s health and not merely reducing the pain due to a migraine.

Medicinal herbs for migraine are often combined with minerals and vitamins as a holistic approach to reducing the incidence and severity of this debilitating condition.

Daisy – Medicinal Uses and Benefits

Daisy has anti-inflammatory and mild astringent properties and has been used internally, in tea form, as an herbal remedy for the common cold, bronchitis and other inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.

The herb may be used for loss of appetite as it has a stimulating effect on the digestion system and it has been used as a treatment for many ailments of the digestive tract, such as gastritis, diarrhea, liver and gallbladder complaints and mild constipation.

Daisies have been used traditionally for painful menstruation, cystitis and other inflammations of the urinary tract.

Additionally, it may have its uses as a natural treatment for atopic dermatitis, gout, and chronic rheumatic conditions.

I collected the lemon balm (Melissa Officinalis) that I hung last Summer to dry. It was enough to fill 3 jars!

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The Latin at the top reads: “The name of this herb is Canabe”. And at the bottom: “Grows but in waste places, and at roadsides, and along hedges. The very best medicine for healing.”

                 Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma tsugae) 

I found these good sized Reishi mushrooms in a few different locations as I hiked through the woods yesterday. The Hemlock Reishi is not known for being a culinary mushroom, but I can tell you from personal experience that the soft outer edges are an excellent edible. I sauteed them up with some wild ramps I had recently gathered and they were delicious! As you get toward the inner part of the mushroom it becomes too tough to eat. The inner parts are best used for teas, decoctions, tinctures or some other method of extraction used to get the many medicinal benefits that this mushroom offers.

They call this Reishi mushroom Ganoderma Tsugae. Ganoderma is Greek for bright skin and Tsugae refers to the tree on which this mushroom grows. The Tsuga Canadensis also known as the Eastern Hemlock. If you happen to see a mushroom like this growing on a Hemlock, but the skin is not shiny then chances are you came across a Red Belted Polypore not a Ganoderma Tsugae. The skin and the taste are a dead giveaway. The Red Belted Polypore has a horrible taste. However, it too has an impressive list of medicinal properties.

Most of the information on the Reishi mushroom pertains to the Ganoderma Lucidum. However, the closely related Ganoderma Tsugae has, for the most part, the same properties. So the Hemlock Reshi is still a powerhouse full of medicinal benefits. The Hemlock Reishi is considered an analgesic (a pain reliever). It is anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, anti-viral and is loaded with antioxidants. It lowers blood pressure, and is considered an adaptogen (helps your body cope with physical and mental stress) so it is said to improve your sleep. The Reishi mushroom contains complex sugars known as beta-glucans. Lab studies suggest that these compounds may help stop the growth and spread of cancer cells. The Hemlock Reishi also has immunomodulatory properties which means it keeps your immune system in check.That’s super important! Especially in this day and age. There are so many people in need of a medication that regulates their immune system because it has gone haywire. In cases such as HIV, Rheumatoid arthritis. …Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). …Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …Multiple sclerosis (MS). …Type 1 diabetes mellitus. …Guillain-Barre syndrome. …Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. …Psoriasis, and the list goes on!. It also protects you from the pollutants you breath by preventing the pollutants from entering the cells in your body.

Now you can see why the Reishi has been revered by the Chinese medical community for thousands of years. In fact at one time before they were able to cultivate this mushroom it was reserved for only the royal class (kings and such).

The Reishi is one of the true natural panaceas of this world and it might be growing in your back yard.

This article was written and compiled by, Gary Cremese.

All Photographs by, Gary Cremese.