Herbal Remedies for Your Everyday Ailments
Many people are looking into using natural herbal remedies to cure their ailments since pharmaceutical drugs are getting more and more expensive. You can use natural herbs for anything from diabetes to acne, and natural herb remedies can be found in any drugstore or health food store or in your own home herb garden. Let us take a look at the most common ones.
Natural or Organic Herb Remedies for Skin Conditions
Not all natural herbal remedies take the form of pills and capsules. Some can be applied to the skin to soothe various rashes and inflammations. Avocado paste stimulates the production of collagen, thus it would be good when applied to allergic rashes and acne as well as wrinkles. The fruit of the avocado is also rich in vitamins A and E which are also essential for healthy skin.
Jojoba oil which is commonly found in shampoo has long been used by the Native Americans as a skin conditioner. It has the same chemical structure as the oils that are secreted by the skin’s sebaceous glands, which makes it a good natural supplement.
Natural or Organic Herb Remedies for Digestive Conditions
Where aids to digestion are concerned, mother really did know best. The figs, prunes and other fruits that have always been prescribed down the generations to “keep you regular” are still being recommended by herbalists today. Tomatoes and peppers also help promote healthy digestion.
For diarrhea, the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast), along with plenty of water, can help restore the nutrients lost by the body. The pomegranate juice and peel are good remedies for diarrhea, the peel can also be boiled and mixed with sugar to make herbal tea.
Natural or Organic Herb Remedies for Hair and Scalp Conditions
Fenugreek is an ancient Yemeni remedy for hair loss. The fenugreek should be soaked overnight in a deep pot after which it should then be massaged onto the scalp and the scalp should then be wrapped in cloth for three hours. Repeat daily for a month.
You can relieve damaged hair with the use of mayonnaise. You can restore luster to the hair with the egg yolks that they contain. For dry hair, infuse mint into a cup of boiling water. Let it cool, then make use of it when you shower to be able to restore oil to the scalp.
Rosemary can be used to treat dandruff, it is a natural antiseptic and also stimulates the circulatory system. Mix 15 grams of the herb in 250 ml of ordinary shampoo and allow time for it to infuse before using. You can make an herbal anti-dandruff shampoo with a decoction of soap bark mixed with soft soap.
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