Herbs for the Body

Herbs for the Body help you heal and stay healthy using natural organic plants, supplements, extracts and other organic products and treatments. When possible it’s better to use natural earth products to help recover from illnesses and stay healthy. You should your doctors advice for any health concerns you may have though. You should also let your doctor know if you are using herbal supplements or other organic products since herbs may react to other medications.

Herbs have been used for circulatory, digestive, respiratory, kidney problems, eyes, and skin problems among other things for a long time. Even today, scientists follow tribes to learn how they use herbs in traditional remedies and in their daily activities to stay healthy. Used sensibly herbs can react mildly to your body's chemistry which is what you want in the first place. Beware though that some plants can in fact be powerful and may have adverse affects on your body.

One area of research I find upsetting is scientists position on herbs. On one hand, they seem to find herbs ineffective when used in the treatment of health related ailments. On the other hand, they warn you not to use herbs for various ailments because their powerful properties may cause “unintended effects” with certain medications. If plants are ineffective, why warn of its effects? The truth is that these organic materials may react negatively because they are in fact powerful and can have a negative as well as positive affect on the body.

Herbs for the body are effective natural solutions to help keep the body healthy and to help the body fight illnesses and it does so in a more complimentary way than artificially produced medicines. Fortunately, research continues in countries throughout the world so the benefits of herbs may become more noticeable in the future.

As with any product you should make sure you don't over do it. Follow the instructions and make sure you get the best, most fresh quality herbal supplement or product. Some herbs loose their effectiveness when they dry so its good to know about the herb itself. You may also want to make sure you exercise regularly and eat nutritious healthy foods.

Body Herbs

• Aloe Vera - Aloe Vera is the easiest plant to use and grow. If you have your own houseplants you are getting the most fresh product available. Aloe Vera is used for mild burns and skin care products.

• Angelica Herb - Used for its antispasmodic properties, urinary infection fighting capabilities & more

• Basil - Used to reduce congestion, for dental hygiene and more

• Bilberry - Good for the eyes and help with blood circulation

• Black Cohosh - Used for menopausal complaints

• Bloodroot - Used to fight tooth decay and for its microbial fighting agents

• Burdock - Used in Asia for skin and respiratory problems

• Calendula - Used in skin treatments and as a tea

• Cinnamon - Used for the respiratory and circulatory system

• Cranberry - Used to treat kidney stone and infections

• Damiana - Herbal uses include stimulant for men and women, and urinary infections

• Dong quai - A popular Chinese herb for boosting the immune system and more

• Echinacea - Echinacea is used to reduce the effects of flu and colds by boosting the immune system

• Elderberry - Is said to have anti-viral properties in fighting colds and the flu

• Eucalyptus - Herb used for its microbial and germ fighting capabilities

• Flaxseed - Used to fight cancer

• Garlic - It is claimed that garlic does everything from lower cholesterol, overcome fatigue to resisting colds

• Ginger - Used for medicinal purpose and is known as the "Hot Root"

• Ginseng - Ginseng is a popular herb used for fatigue, tension and other beneficial reasons

• Grape Seed - Used to fight cancer, contains antioxidants and good for health

• Jojoba - Used in skin moisturizing products

• Lavender - Lavender is used to clean the abdominal tract when used as a tea

• Mullein - Good for fighting bacteria and swelling

• Parsley - Freshens the breath, has vitamins and iron & good as a garnishment

• Pau d'arco - Used for its anti bacterial properties and fighting cancer

• Rose Hip - Rich in Vitamin C, good for preventing and treating colds.

• Rosemary - Used for skin irritations and is considered an antioxidant

• Sage - Sage is used to fight infections

• Tea - It tastes good & helps keep the body healthy

• Tea Tree - Versatile herb known for its Anti bacterial & anti fungal properties

• Thyme - This herb is used for colds and congestions