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as 1.  Herbal teas

2.  Herbal tinctures

3.  Fluid extracts

4.  Juices

5.  Herbal poultices

6.  Powdered herbs and capsules

7.  Herbal ointments

8.  Essential oils

People on all continents have used hundreds to thousands of indigenous plants for treatment of ailments since prehistoric times.

The first generally accepted use of plants as healing agents was depicted in the cave paintings discovered in the Lascaux caves in France, which have been radiocarbon-dated to between 13,000-25,000 BC. Medicinal herbs were found in the personal effects of an “ice man”, whose body was frozen in the Swiss Alps for more than 5,300 years. These herbs appear to have been used to treat the parasites found in his intestines. Anthropology or anthropologists theorize that animals evolved a tendency to seek out bitter plant parts in response to illness.

The study of herbs dates back over 5,000 years to the Sumerians, who described well-established medicinal uses for such plants as laurel, caraway, and thyme. Ancient Egyptians of 1000 B.C. are known to have used garlic, opium, castor oil, coriander, mint, indigo, and other herbs for medicine and the Old testament also mentions herbs  use and cultivation, including mandrake, vetch, caraway, wheat, barley, and rye.

Indian Ayurveda medicine has been using herbs such as tumeric  possibly as early as 1900 B.C. Many other  herbs and minerals used in Ayurveda  were later described by ancient Indian herbalists such as Charaka and Sushruta during the 1st millennium BC. The Sushruta Samhita attributed to Sushruta in the 6th century BC describes 700 medicinal plants, 64 preparations from mineral sources, and 57 preparations based on animal sources.

The first Chinese herbal book, the Shennong Bencao Jing, compiled during the Han Dynasty but dating back to a much earlier date, possibly 2700 B.C., lists 365 medicinal plants and their uses – including ma-Huang, the shrub that introduced the drug ephedrine to modern medicine. Succeeding generations augmented on the Shennong Bencao Jing, as in the Yaoxing Lun (Treatise on the Nature of Medicinal Herbs), a 7th century Tang Dynasty treatise on herbal medicine.

The ancient Greeks and Romans made medicinal use of plants. Greek and Roman medicinal practices, as preserved in the writings of  Hippocrates and – especially -Galen, provided the patterns for later western medicine. Hippocrates advocated the use of a few simple herbal drugs – along with fresh air, rest, and proper diet. Galen, on the other hand, recommended large doses of drug mixtures – including plant, animal, and mineral ingredients. The Greek physician compiled the first European treatise on the properties and uses of medicinal plants, De Materia Medica. In the first century AD, Dioscorides wrote a compendium of more than 500 plants that remained an authoritative reference into the 17th century. Similarly important for herbalists and botanists of later centuries was the Greek book that founded the science of botany, Theophrastus’ Historia Plantarum, written in the fourth century B.C.

The uses of plants for medicine and other purposes changed little in early medieval Europe. Many Greek and Roman writings on medicine, as on other subjects, were preserved by hand copying of manuscripts in monasteries. The monasteries thus tended to become local centers of medical knowledge, and their herb gardens provided the raw materials for simple treatment of common disorders. At the same time, folk medicine in the home and village continues uninterrupted, supporting numerous wandering and settled herbalists. Among these were the “wise-women,” who prescribed herbal remedies often along with spells and enchantments. It was not until the late Middle Ages  that women who were knowledgeable in herb lore became the targets of the witch hysteria. One of the most famous women in the herbal tradition was Hildegard of Bingen;  a twelfth century Benedictine nun, she wrote a medical text called Causes and Cures.

Medical schools known as Bimaristan began to appear from the 9th century in the medieval Islamic world, which was generally more advanced than medieval Europe at the time. The Arabs venerated Greco-Roman culture and learning, and translated tens of thousands of texts into Arabic for further study. As a trading culture, the Arab travellers had access to plant material from distant places such as China and India. Herbals, medical texts and translations of the classics of antiquity filtered in from east and west. Muslim botanists and Muslim physicians significantly expanded on the earlier knowledge of Materia Medica. For example, al-Dinawari described more than 637 plant drugs in the 9th century, and Ibn al-Baitar described more than 1,400 different plants, foods and drugs, over 300 of which were his own original discoveries, in the 13th century. The experimental scientific method was introduced into the field of materia medica in the 13th century by the Andalusian -Arab botanist Abu al-Abbas al-Nabati, the teacher of Ibn al-Baitar. Al-Nabati introduced empirical techniques in the testing, description and identification of numerous materia medica, and he separated unverified reports from those supported by actual tests and observations. This allowed the study of materia medica to evolve into the science of pharmacology

Avicenna’s  The Canon Of Medicine (1025) is considered the first pharmacopoeia, and lists 800 tested drugs, plants and minerals. Book Two is devoted to a discussion of the healing properties of herbs, including nutmeg, senna, sandalwood, rhubarb, myrrh, cinnamon, and rosewater.  Baghdad was an important center for Arab herbalism, as wasAl-Andalus between 800 and 1400. Abulcasis (936-1013) of Cordoba authored The Book of Simples, an important source for later European herbals, while Ibn al-Baitar (1197-1248) of Malaga authored the Corpus of Simples, the most complete Arab herbal which introduced 200 new healing herbs, including tamarind, aconite, and nux vomica. Other pharmacopoeia books include that written by Abu-Rayhan Biruni in the 11th century and Ibn Zuhr (Avenzoar) in the 12th century (and printed in 1491), The origins of clinical pharmacology also date back to the Middle Ages in Avicenna’s The Canon of Medicine, Peter of Spain’s  Commentary on Isaac, and John of St Amand’s Commentary on the Antedotary of Nicholas. In particular, the Canon introduced clinical trials, randomized controlled trials and efficacy tests.

Alongside the university system, folk medicine continued to thrive. The continuing importance of herbs for the centuries following the Middle Ages is indicated by the hundreds of herbals published after the invention of printing in the fifteenth century. Theophrastus’ Historia Plantarum was one of the first books to be printed, but Dioscorides’ De Materia Medica, Avicenna’s Canon of Medicine and Avenzoar’s pharmacopoeia were not far behind.

 The fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries were the great age of herbals, many of them available for the first time in English and other languages rather than Latin or Greek. The first herbal to be published in English was the anonymous Grete Herb all of 1526. The two best-known herbals in English were The Herball or General History of Plants (1597) by John Gerard and The English Physician Enlarged (1653) by Nicholas Culpeper. Gerard’s text was basically a pirated translation of a book by the Belgian herbalist Dodoens and his illustrations came from a German botanical work. The original edition contained many errors due to faulty matching of the two parts. Culpeper’s blend of traditional medicine with astrology, magic, and folklore was ridiculed by the physicians of his day yet his book – like Gerard’s and other herbals – enjoyed phenomenal popularity. The Age of Exploration and the Columbian Exchange introduced new medicinal plants to Europe. The Badianus Manuscript was an illustrated Aztec herbal translated into Latin in the 16th century.

The second millennium, however, also saw the beginning of a slow erosion of the pre-eminent position held by plants as sources of therapeutic effects. This began with the introduction of the physician, the introduction of active chemical drugs (like arsenic, copper sulfate, iron, mercury, and sulfur), followed by the rapid development of chemistry and the other physical sciences, led increasingly to the dominance of chemotherapy -chemical medicine – as the orthodox system of the twentieth century.

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The gentle healing nature of herbs lends itself perfectly to the many imbalances and stressors women face each day and throughout each stage of their life.

Women have always  praised the effectiveness of herbs to help manage  the seemingly endless mental and physical symptoms associated with menstruation, PMS, menopause, pregnancy and depression.

Here  are few of the  herbs that  have a rich history alleviating imbalances in women to help make life more enjoyable:

FEMALE TONIC HERB DONG QUAI

Dong quai has earned a reputation as being the best female tonic herb, sometimes called “the female ginseng”. It can be applied to almost every female gynecological ailment because if its prized nourishing and strengthening qualities. As a uterine tonic, dong quai is valuable for stimulating blood flow to the pelvic area; restoring strength and balance to the uterus over time. Dong quai has been used to balance and regulate menstrual cycles after child birth, relieve symptoms of menopause, premenstrual syndrome, absent of menses and for its influence on hormonal production. Dong quai is not recommended during menstruation and pregnancy.

HORMONAL BALANCIND AND REGULATING

Chaste tree, also known as vitex is primarily used to regulate and stimulate the pituitary gland. The most valuable action of chaste tree lies in its ability to normalize the activity of the female sex hormones, including progesterone function. Premenstrual syndrome occurs in many women when progesterone levels drop and estrogen levels increase. Vitex has the ability to increase proportionally, progesterone to estradiol which helps to mange PMS symptoms.

Black cohosh is a powerful herb used to help regain normal hormonal activity particularly during menopause and for its relaxing qualities.

Wild yam root is prized for its natural hormone content aiding menopause and all aspects of menstrual dysfunction, as well as, infertility.

IRON PLUS MINERALS AND VITAMINS

Stinging nettle is an herb that most people try to avoid, but not so for herbalists. They praise and even worship this prickly plant as a food and medicine. Considered by many to be as important as the Chinese “long life” herbs, nettles are extremely high in minerals and vitamins, particularly iron. Nettle is a favourite remedy for anemia and an excellent reproductive tonic for women to alleviate symptoms of PMS and menopause.

REDUCING NERVOUS STRESS

Valerian dates back to ancient history where it was highly regarded for its sedating and pain relieving qualities. Today, valerian is still the herb of choice for those who suffer from nervous tension, insomnia, anxiety, mood swings and headaches. Valerian is a safe, non addictive herb being used effectively as long a term nerve tonic and for acute symptoms involving pain.

Skullcap is specially indicated to the nervous system, used as sedative, benefiting nervous exhaustion, stress and depression. While Skullcap has strong effective applications, it is also of great value in rejuvenating the central nervous system.

Passionflower has a long history as a calming and relaxing herb. An effective but gentle herb, passionflower is indicated for mood swings, hyperactivity in adults or children and for transiting into a restful sleep.

LIVER HEALTH

Dandelion is viewed as a universal herb, widely acclaimed for its restorative and purifying effects upon the liver and other body systems. Once a household name, dandelion is ideal for liver ailments, an effective diuretic, a blood purifier and a nutrient rich food source.

Milk thistle is a nourishing herb to the liver and raise glutathione, the livers main antioxidant.

MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

Menstrual cramps are helped tremendously with the uterine nervine crampbark. It relaxes uterine muscles, reduces pain and protects against miscarriage due to stress and tension.

THYROID

Commonly known as kelp, bladderwrack provides the thyroid with essential iodine, a trace mineral to ward off hypothyroidism. The thyroid requires a small amount of iodine daily in order to make thyroid hormone. The absence of this mineral affects every metabolic function from the neck down. Cold hands and feet, low energy, hard to lose weight, heavy menses, infertility, hair loss, and hot flashes are just some of the symptoms associated with a low thyroid.

PREGNANCY THREATENED MISCARRIGES

Black haw is primarily a women’s herb and is identified as uterine relaxant. Herbalists often use this herb to prevent miscarriage and to aid false labour pains. Black haw is also excellent for menstrual cramping and to prevent excessive flow at menopause.

DURING PREGNACY

Raspberry leaf is highly acclaimed as a uterine and pelvic muscle toner which attributes to its fame as the go to herb for preparing mothers to be for childbirth. During the last three months of pregnancy, raspberry leaf tea will enrich and encourage the flow of mother’s milk and ease the muscle with labour.

LATE STAGES OF PREGNANCY

Blue cohosh is a valuable herb during the last few weeks of pregnancy to help mothers prepare for children by making the birth process less painful and swifter. Many herbalists agree that the use of blue cohosh at the onset of labour pains will help ensure an easy delivery. Also during childbirth, if your contractions are weak, try sipping a tea of blue cohosh to strengthen uterine contractions. Talk to your doctor or midwife about the treatment before birth.

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An easy natural strategy is to form a “virtual” barrier between you and the flying  germs is  Oregano.

Native to Mediterranean regions, oregano has been used for centuries as a pungent, warming spice in cooking and baking, as well as a healing remedy. A valued digestive aid, its consumption enhances digestive digestion and acts as a diuretic.

Oregano (Origanum vulagare), also known as Common Turkish Oregano, European Oregano, and Wild Oregano, is one of the nature’s treasures. The oil is distilled from fresh, handpicked oregano leaves. Medicinally it has a highly deserved reputation as a potent natural remedy, attributed to the over 130 medicinally and nutritionally active compounds that it contains. Chief among these compounds are the phenols, carvacrol and thymol, two compounds that act as exceptionally strong health promoting agents.

Internally, carvacrol and thymol effectively support your body’s immune, digestive and respiratory systems. This action enables oregano to act as a healer and prevent a multitude of conditions that affect these vital body systems.

Carvacrol and thymol are medicinally exceptional with numerous uses including: anti-inflammatory (reduces pain & inflammation), antioxidant (reduces free radical damage), ant plaque (combats plaque), antibacterial (attacks bacteria), fungicidal (destroy fungi), candidicide (destroys Candida), expectorant (loosens phlegm & mucus) and carminative (prevents intestinal gas & cramps).

By incorporating oregano you can add safe, natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties to shampoo, soap, detergent and household cleansers. This can reduce the potential for spreading colds, flu and disease. According to the Mayo clinic and the CDC (United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) “hand washing prevents colds”. Adding Oil of Oregano creates “super hand washing”.

Properly formulated and manufactured oil of oregano products can combat infection and be used without fear of creating the resistant “super bugs”. These resistant bugs result from misuse and over use of other antibacterial products and antibiotics. Oil of oregano is the natural, safe, effective way to promote good health without negative side- effects.

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