Herbs and
their use
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Herbs
can soothe pain, heal wounds and treat mental or physical imbalance.
They can be used in different ways for medicinal purposes (capsules,
oils, tea, dried, boiled etc).
Aromatherapy
is the use of pure essential oils (the highly concentrated extracts
from plants) through inhalation and the external application
of these oils in massage.
The
essential oils are organic and act in harmony with the body.
They act on the olfactory nerves which lead from the nose to
the brain, providing balance and psychological and physical well-being. |
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Some Herbs -
Catnip
is not only for the cats. Warm catnip tea helps reduce fever,
dry postnasal drip, diminish headache, and relieve the aches
and pain associated with the common cold.
 Chamomile
is a soothing herb. Chamomile tea helps relaxing and is also
an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic plant.
Citronella
is a good insect repellent.
Jasmine
helps in the treatment of depression and stimulates uplifts.
It should be  avoided during
pregnancy, but helps speed delivery after contractions start.
Lavender
helps heal headaches has a soothing and sedative effect, thus
helping with sleep difficulties. It is also said that the use
of lavender essential oils with animals is is useful for relaxation
and calming.
 Peppermint
is a cooling and soothing oil, very effective for all respiratory
conditions and has a relaxing effect upon digestive problems.
 Rosemary
oil helps treating headaches and migraine and is a useful toning
oil. it is said to help with anaemia and cellulite too. However
as it raises blood pressure it should be avoided by people with
hypertension or epilepsy. |
Here
are some herbs that I use for cooking, basil and rosemary.
They taste great in some dishes. :o)
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