Calendula is made from the common garden marigold and has been in use for hundreds of years as both an herbal and homeopathic treatment for a wide variety of symptoms. Calendula tincture is often used to treat skin ailments and the homeopathic...
Nearly everyone gets a case of the blues occasionally, but if you can't seem to shake the sadness, or it affects the way you live your life, you may be suffering from depression. Symptoms include unhappiness, frustration, a lack of interest in...
Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep each night to feel rested and perform at their best. People who suffer from insomnia have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or both. Missing a few hours of sleep once in a while probably won't...
Neem, a tree native to Asia and India, is used for a variety of ailments and everyday uses; ranging from treating diabetes and inflammation to improving soil and lighting lamps. All parts of the tree are utilized, and its oils are commonly sold in...
Most people know anise as the small, hard, brown "seeds" that lend their flavor to to the Italian liqueur, anisette and the Greek drink, ouzo, as well as to breads, cakes and licorice candy. Anise seeds, which are actually the fruit of the anise...
The market for book on home remedies is increasing, according to the website, www.bookmarket.com. With over a million books in print, numerous titles about health and healing have become popular in recent years. Some of the books are written by...
Apple cider vinegar is a frequent ingredient in a diverse list of home remedy recipes, from jelly fish stings and indigestion to weight loss and skin health. While proponents of the murky, amber liquid claim a variety of health benefits, the Mayo...
Vaginal dryness, a common symptom of menopause, is caused much of the time by fluctuations in hormones, especially estrogen. The Mayo Clinic tells us that as women experience declining estrogen levels, about 40 percent have some degree of...
The National Kidney Foundation states that over a half a million people visit their local emergency rooms each year because of kidney stones. These hard stones -- which can be as small as a grain of sand or large like a pebble -- are produced...
Many modern facial creams, moisturizers, lotions, masks and toners are based on or include herbal ingredients that have long been used in traditional or folk medicine. In fact, a new word has been coined for them: cosmeceuticals. Lavender,...
Working out is one of the major ways of gaining muscle mass. The more intense your workout, the greater you will see in muscle gains. At a certain point your body may start reaching a plateau where muscle mass starts gaining slowly. There are,...
Almost everyone knows how annoying it is to have a lingering cold with a runny nose, red eyes, sneezing, chills, stuffy head, body aches and a hacking cough. Dozens of over-the-counter cold medications can be taken, most of which only suppress...
Herbal muscle rubs help relieve pain and improve circulation. Commercial creams and oils for pain use menthol, methyl salicylate, camphor, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary and other herbs that have analgesic properties. You can purchase...
When you get the flu it just plain hurts. There are no medical cures for the flu, only palliative treatments for pain and other symptoms. But your kitchen is a haven for healthy foods that can provide relief of symptoms making your down time a...
Raspberries provide high levels of vitamins and other nutrients as well as being delicious. Medicinal properties and botanical benefits have been of interest since the time of Jesus, reports the Berry Health Benefits Network of Oregon State...
Any number of illnesses are accompanied by a cough, and nighttime often presents additional challenges. Certain home remedies are available that may be helpful for treating a nighttime cough; although, some remedies like herbs may cause side...
When alcohol becomes a problem, the first step is to take an inventory of your drinking to determine whether you are addicted or not. Addiction usually is characterized by an uncontrollable urge to drink even when you might expect serious...
Ancient doctors knew the value of herbs, many of which still are used today for the same conditions they treated thousands of years ago. Many modern medicines are derived directly from plants, underscoring their ability to provide significant...
For centuries around the world, people have used herbs to enhance the appearance of skin and hair. The cosmetic industry has caught on as well, selling hundreds of products that contain a variety of herbs including herbal skin cleansers, face...
Americans spend over $37 billion annually trying to lose weight. Companies sell everything from dieting books to herbal supplements and special shakes and foods that promise quick, easy weight loss. Cleansing systems promise that you will lose...
Black raspberry is a type of plant that grows naturally along the eastern coast of Canada and the northeast region of the United States. The leaves, fruit and roots of the black raspberry plant have many purported health benefits. Medical research...
The term ginseng covers Asian, Chinese or Korean ginseng, botanical name Panax ginseng, and American ginseng, or Panax quinquefolius. Siberian ginseng, Eleutherococcus senticosus, is a different plant, lacking ginsenosides, the purported medicinal...
The hands are easily neglected when it comes to home beauty care. According to Stephanie Tourles, author of "The Herbal Body Book," the hands are the first part of the body to show signs of aging. You can nurture your hands from all the work and...
Dyeing and highlighting your hair often gives you a boost of color at the expense of texture and shine. When hair becomes over-processed, the outer layers separate from the shaft, resulting in split-ends, frizz and flyaways. Home remedies to treat...
According to James Green in his book, "The Male Herbal: The Definitive Health Care Book for Men and Boys," hair condition has a lot to do with heredity. Hair follicles, however, feed on nutrients transported by blood capillaries, so if blood...
Dried black walnut hulls are useful in a variety of ways, according to "The Herbal Home Remedy Book: Simple Recipes for Tinctures, Teas, Salves, Tonics, and Syrups." For instance, you can grind them to prepare a tincture or herbal blend. Walnut...
Wolfberry also goes by the common name of goji berry. It is sold by retailers as both a juice extract and as dried whole berries. For over 2,500 years, the people native to China, Japan and Korean have experienced the anti-aging and healing...
The sassafras tree is native to North America. Tea brewed from the root of the sassafras tea has a wide variety of medicinal uses, including settling an upset stomach, reducing a fever and easing the pain of arthritis-stricken joints, according to...
Comfrey is an herb with a long history of medicinal use. Comfrey was first used orally to treat a variety of gastrointestinal problems, including acid reflux, constipation and diarrhea. However, comfrey was banned for oral use in the United States...
