What is herbal health and healing

What is herbal health and healing?


Quite simply, it is using herbs and herbal products to potentiate healing and increase overall health.

 

Herbs can be used in so many different ways.  Some have direct effects on bodily functions and or body systems. For Example:

  • Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) is specific for the cardiovascular system.
    • It can help with "congestive heart failure, coronary circulation problems, and arrhythmias" (Petersen, D. 2020).
  • Aloe (Aloe vera) is excellent for skin ailments
    • it may be used for burns, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, stretch marks, and nearly any type of wound that needs help healing (Petersen, D. 2020).
  • Licorice (glycyrrhiza glabra)  is helpful with stomach ailments including but not limited to:
    • constipation and duodenal and gastric ulcers (Petersen, D. 2020).
  • Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is very good for menstrual issues such as
    • excessive bleeding, cramping, and regulating the menses
  • Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has an affinity for the respiratory system.  It may be used for any respiratory ailment including:
    • Asthma, bronchitis, cough, and hoarseness (Petersen, D. 2020).
    There are a number of herbs that are also very nutritious.  These may be used daily or when the body is in need of extra nutrients.  Some of these herbs include:
  • Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) which contains
    • "Calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B2, and is high in vitamins A and C"  (Petersen, D. 2018)
  • Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) which contains
    • Vitmains A, B, C, E and K as well as "iodine, iron, sulfur, potassium, and magnesium" (Petersen, D. 2018).
  • Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) contains
    • Vitamin C, "provitamin A, vitamin B1, K...potassium, calcium and silicum" (Otles, S., & Yalcin, B. 2012).
Utilizing herbs to support our health and wellness is one of the cheapest and simplest options we have.  Herbs can be grown in our yards, and even in pots in our homes.  They are an inexpensive option to aid our healing and provide necessary nutrients.  Learn more about herbs today!

References

Petersen, D. (2018). Herb 201: Herbal Studies (18th ed.). Portland OR: American College of

Healthcare Sciences


Petersen D. (2020) Herb 302: Herbal Materia Medica 1 (18th ed.) Portland OR: American College of                 Healthcare Sciences

Otles, S., & Yalcin, B. (2012). Phenolic compounds analysis of root, stalk, and leaves of nettle.                         TheScientificWorldJournal, 564367. https://doi.org/10.1100/2012/564367

 

 

 

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