Indian healing herbs have been used for thousands of years. These herbal remedies have been passed through generations as treatments. Many Ayurvedic herbs and remedies are the only medicine that some people will use. In Western civilization, clinical tests are putting these herbs to task to see how effective they are. Before you start your own herbal remedy, check with a health-care provider and make sure it's right for you.
Garlic
Garlic has been studied for high cholesterol and been shown to lower total blood cholesterol and bad cholesterol slightly. More studies are going to be done to test it for anti-fungal properties and for blood thinning, according to Medline Plus, a service of the National Institutes of Health. Side effects include dizziness, headache, itching, fever, chills, sweating and a runny nose.
Gotu Kola
Gotu kola has had a long use in India and China as an herbal remedy. It has been in clinical trials for chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins and anxiety. According to Wellness.com, it shows promising results from preliminary results of the clinical trials for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Side effects of gotu kola include drowsiness, upset stomach and nausea.
Cardamom
Cardamom is a spice used in China, Korea, India and Vietnam. It is used for digestive issues and an aphrodisiac. Clinical trials are testing cardamom for its use as an agent to inhibit human platelet aggregation, according to Wellness.com. Side effects of cardamom include allergies, gallstone colic and a risk of bleeding.
Psyllium
Made from seed husks, psyllium is a dietary fiber used in many over-the-counter laxatives. It is being studied as a cholesterol-lowering agent. Clinical trials, according to Wellness.com, show that it lowers cholesterol and that more testing is being done for constipation and diarrhea. It is effective as a bulk laxative. The only side effect is constipation when not enough water is taken with the psyllium.
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