Herbal Remedies Info

Herbal Remedies Info is a comprehensive alternative medicine resource, providing information on a variety of natural healthcare topics including homeopathy, aromatherapy and herbal remedies, applications and safety data on medicinal plants, as well as advice on how to grow and maintain an herb garden.

Alternative Medicine

The term alternative medicine applies to a variety of natural healthcare approaches, many of which are time-proven treatment options that existed before current traditional medicine.

Alternative treatments are holistic and focus on treating the whole person rather than compartmentalized parts or symptoms. These schools of thought aim to treat the cause of illness or disorder, rather than only focus on symptoms, with an ultimate goal of optimum health. Major techniques include homeopathy, aromatherapy and herbal medicine.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is based on principles set forth by Dr. Samuel Hahnemnn, a German doctor who believed diseases could be treated with dilute doses of substances known to produce the symptoms they are meant to treat. Classical homeopathic remedies are taken as diluted tinctures or a sublingual pellets that dissolve under the tongue; other schools of homeopathy utilize the same principles, but may combine one or more homeopathic remedies together.

A homeopathic practitioner often spends a great deal of time with his/her clients, discussing issues of mind, body and spirit. The proper homeopathic treatments are determined by matching the constituency of the remedy with the person. The remedy will often be a diluted version of an element that causes the symptoms and/or matches the current state of the patient. For example, Ipecac is used to induce vomiting; however, after the dilution process, the minute amount of Ipecac in a homeopathic pellet serves as an effective anti-emetic.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy utilizes the properties of essential and volatile oils to treat a variety of physical, cognitive and emotional conditions.

Aromatherapy essential oils can be inhaled or massaged into the skin. The oils are extracted from the leaves, flowers, stems, barks or roots of herbs, botanicals and other plant life to obtain the essence of the plant. The process provides an extremely concentrated substance often diluted into a carrier, such as almond or grape-seed oil, reducing the chances of inhalation or topical irritation.

Aromatherapy can promote overall wellness and reduce stress, such as the relaxation associated with inhaling Lavender and relief from respiratory congestion and digestive issues after massaging Peppermint oil.

Herbal Medicine

Herbs have been used medicinally by a wide-range of cultures for thousands of years. Herbal remedies can treat and prevent disease and illness of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive nervous, urinary systems as well as skin disorders.

Many herbs have anti-biotic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and other medicinal properties as well as culinary applications. Articles explore possible uses as well as precautions.

Before taking any herb, individuals should research herbal remedies info as well as consult his/her physician and a qualified herbalist. Like medications, herbs can have side effects and risks and may be counterintuitive when taken in conjunction with other herbs or medications. Herbs can provide safe, effective treatment options when taken appropriately.

Herbs and Herbal Remedies Info

Herbs can be taken in a variety of forms, including tinctures, tonics, salves, oils, poulitices and teas.

An herbal tincture is a highly concentrated extract placed in alcohol. Internal use of tinctures requires dilution in a liquid such as water or juice.

Herbal tonics work gradually to heal the body. Tonic herbs are a class of herbs the gentle restore balance, treat and prevent disease and promote overall wellness.

An herbal salve is a topical substance, such as a paste, cream, lotion or ointment that promotes healing. Salves can be used to draw out pus and infection, treat skin disorders and/or soothe burns, abrasions and other skin irritations.

Health Issues

Herbal remedies info provides detailed information on herbal remedies and conditions. Articles focus on colds and flu, IBS, PMS, allergies, insomnia, headaches, acne, pain and many other medical conditions as well as common issues that arise from pregnancy and menopause.

Healthy Lifestyle

Wellness is not limited to disease treatment and prevention, but also involves maintaining a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep and exercise. Many people keep a garden, choosing to grow his/her own vegetables and/or herbs.

Herbal remedies info provides articles on organic gardening that contain techniques, companion planting, maintaining soil and other advice for successful vegetable and herb gardens.

Herbal Remedies Info will continue to strive to be an excellent source to research alternative treatment options, common conditions and natural solutions as well as applications for an extensive list of herbs. Information is intended to provide invaluable knowledge on healthy life choices and should not be used in lieu of the advice of a qualified alternative professional or allopathic physician.

The content at Herbal Remedies Info is constantly revised and updated so check back regularly for the latest information. Our site contains over 500 pages covering all aspects of herbs and herbal remedies. The best way to find the information you are looking for, is to use the Site Search button from the navigation menu which is available from any page.

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