Medicinal Properties in Herbs
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Herbs are natural remedies which contain various types of components that have ability to cure diseases. The herbs are recommended for their healing properties. Following different types of medical properties in herbs will help you to use it for curing purpose.
Alfalfa
This herb is also called buffalo grass or Chilean clover.
Medical Property
These leaves have wonderful healing powers that help to prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol and also strokes to some extent.
Allspice
It is also called as clove pepper, pimento, or Jamaican pepper.
Medical Property
This herb medically used as an anesthetic, digestive aid, and pain reliever. It is also used to treat flatulence and diabetes.
Aloe
Aloe is medically called Socrotrine, cape, or Zanzibar aloe.
Medical Property
Aloe is widely used for burns, scrapes, scalds, sunburns, and as an infection fighter. It makes skin smooth and beautiful.
Mature leaves of aloe are also used for burns, sunburns, scalds, or cosmetic benefits.
Anise
It is also called aniseed or sweet cumin.
Medical Property
· It is used as a cough remedy and digestive aid
· It has a chemical similar to estrogen, which helps in menopausal discomforts. It also helps to prevent prostate cancer to some extent.
Cranberry
Medical Property:
Cranberry juice is used to cure incontinence and urinary tract infections
Dandelion
It is also called wild endive, lions tooth, or piss-in-bed.
Medical Property:
It is used in PMS, weight loss, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, cancer prevention, yeast infection, and digestive aid.
Eucalyptus
It is known as gum tree, blue gum, and Australian fever tree.
Medical Property:
Eucalyptol is the chemical present in eucalyptus which has healing properties.
It loosens phlegm, kills influenza and helps to cure bronchitis. It can also be effectively used in treatment for minor cuts and scrapes.
Fennel
It is known as finocchio, carosella, or Florence fennel.
Medical Property:
Fennel helps to relax the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract. It also helps to drive out gas. It was traditionally used to stimulate the uterus for menstruation.
Garlic
It is called as heal-all, stinking rose, or poor man's treacle.
Medical Property
· Garlic is known to be world’s second oldest herb. Battle wounds in WWI were treated with garlic juice.
· It also helps to prevent flu, fever, colds, coughs, bronchitis, ringworm, intestinal worms, etc.
· It helps to prevent elevated cholesterol and general internal organ problems
· Garlic reduces cholesterol, blood pressure, and internal clots
· Garlic reduces blood sugar of diabetes sufferers
Ginger
Medical Property
· This herb helps in motion and morning sickness
· It is also used in digestive aid, menstrual cramps, arthritis, etc.
· It is also used for colds and flu
· It is excellent for reducing cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and internal blood clots.
Lavender
· This is the all time hit fragrant herb which can make a great bath addition
· Although it is not technically a medicinal herb, its calming properties will help you refresh.
Mint
· Mint soothes the stomach, so it is beneficial to take it after dinner
· Peppermint produces menthol; these vapors are germicidal and help in morning sickness.
Tea
It is worldwide known as green tea, or black tea.
Medical property
· Tea is widely used for calming effects
· Tea has a stimulant that helps in congestion, colds, tooth decay, asthma, diarrhea, and also help to prevent tissue damage.
In this way, all these herbs are definitely useful in solving the problems of day to day life.
About the Author
Craig Brown has practiced as a Doctor of Medicine in New Zealand for about 20 years. Although he is retired now, he continues to share his medical knowledge and experience with readers through his writings.
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