Commonly used Herbal Medicine* Artichoke and several other plants may reduce total serum cholesterol levels in preliminary studies. * Black cohosh and other plants that contain phytoestrogens (plant molecules with estrogen activity) have some benefits for treatment of symptoms resulting from menopause. * Echinacea extracts can limit the length and severity of rhinovirus colds; however, the appropriate dosage levels, which might be higher than is available over-the-counter, require further research. * Garlic can lower total cholesterol levels 
* Purified extracts of the seeds of Hibiscus sabdariffa may have some anti-microbial effect, but may also have some toxicity to mammalian testes. * Nigella sativa (Black cumin) is a general medicinal plant can be used for diverse ailments such as cough, pulmonary infections, asthma, influenza, allergy, hypertension and stomach ache. * Oregano may be effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria. * Pawpaw can be used for insecticidal purposes (killing lice, worms). * Phytolacca or Pokeweed is used as a homeopathic remedy to treat many ailments. It can be applied topically or taken internally. Topical treatments have been used for acne and other ailments. Internal treatments include tonsilitis, swollen glands and weight loss. * Peppermint oil may have benefits for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome. * Rauvolfia Serpentina, high risk of toxicity if improperly used, used extensively in India for sleeplessness, anxiety, and high blood pressure. The first proven allopathic medicine for high blood pressure was extracted from this herb. * Salvia lavandulaefolia may improve memory * St. John's wort, has yielded positive results, proving more effective than a placebo for the treatment of mild to moderate depression in some clinical trials: however, safety and efficacy profiles (that is, amount of drug needed for a clinical effect) have not been shown. * Valerian root can be used to treat insomnia. Clinical studies show mixed results A valerian/hops combination has shown efficacy * Feverfew can be used to treat migraine headaches.However, many reviews of these studies show no efficacyand dangerous side effects. * Saw Palmetto can be used for BPH. Supported in some studies , failed to confirm in otherrs. * Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can be used to treat acne. * Green tea components may inhibit growth of breast cancer cells and may heal scars faster. * Lemon grass can lower cholesterol. * Honey may reduce cholesterol. May be useful in wound healing. placesofinterest.htmlSitting at home and bored? Visit some herbal points of interest in Ontario. You just might learn something that will save a life someday:) Norway a beautiful gateway to natural health. 
The red monastery.   
Home to a herbalist monk, brother Cyprián (1756 - 1775)
who created a magnificent herbal book describing the medical properties of nearly 300 local plants.
The monestery itself dates back to 14th century, it was chosen by the carthesian monks for a beautiful remote location near the pieniny mountains. Camaldulsian monks, just like Carthesian monks, lived like a hermit's ascetic life. They kept bees, gathered healing plants and looked after ill people. They founded a pharmacy in 1754, which became popular abroad.  You can get here by a raft navigated by the local mountain people.  Visit the nearby town of Poprad. Taste the local culinary marvels at Spiska Sobota district within.  Relax in cedar baths at the first class aqua city.Follow in the foodsteps of 19th century aristocracy by staying in the local health towns famous for their mineral waters. The health towns are all home to sanitoriums staffed by very experienced doctors, chiropractors, and urses each specializing in treaments such as back pain lung problems. A few weeks in the nature capital of europe will leave you totally renewed. 
Pigweed.html A common weed? Yet with valuble medical properties when used properly. wiki chiks -- PLAY and learn about the common cruelty |