What Herbs Do I Take?
When we first begin to take responsibility for our own health, we frequently turn to remedies from the earth, versus chemicals that "control" our symptoms.
But where do we start? How do we know which herbs to take?
There is a lot of misinformation out there, unfortunately, which is designed to scare us away from taking natural remedies. There are media reports about "dangerous" reactions to herbs and supplements, created to keep us from exploring nature's remedies.
The truth is, that herbs and supplements are so safe that there are only a handful of documented cases of adverse reactions to natural cures, whereas literally thousands of people every year die from adverse reactions to pharmaceuticals. Negative reports about herbs are highly exaggerated and inflated in order to help the "health industry", ie the "pharmaceutical industry" rake in the profits from their poisons.
Read http://curezone.com/art/read.asp?ID=82&db=5&C0=13 to get the facts about our current system of medicine.
So where do you start in choosing herbs? First, avoid companies with highly expensive products that make fantastic claims. Most herbs work more slowly, and need to be taken over time to improve health.
Go to the local library, and do a little research on herbs, or buy a handbook which you can use at home. There are many good reference books on the market to assist you in choosing what you need. Or, you can just buy an herbal tea, tincture or capsule and start taking it. Pick a reliable brand which has been around for a while. Organic herbs are best. Some very safe and energy building herbs are gotu kola, siberian ginseng, alfalfa, fo-ti, and gingko biloba.
If you take the herb as a tea, first notice whether you have a flower, stem, leaf, or root. Roots should be boiled over a low heat in a glass, stainless steel, or ceramic pot. Twenty minutes is about the right time. Let cool, and strain.
Stems and leaves for the most part can be boiled very lightly, then allowed to sit for a few minutes before drinking.
Flowers, however, should not be boiled. Water should be poured over them, they should sit five to ten minutes before they are strained and the tea consumed.
Herbs can be taken as tinctures also, but these preparations are stronger, consult an herbalist before use.
Herbs in capsule form are easy to take. If you have a specific illness which you want to treat, first consult your reference book or a naturopathic professional. There are many herbal combinations on the market which treat a variety of illnesses. I find that the best ones are the Chinese formulas, particularly Golden Flower brand.
If you have specific question about herbs, email Eileen at eileenadairh@yahoo.com
But where do we start? How do we know which herbs to take?
There is a lot of misinformation out there, unfortunately, which is designed to scare us away from taking natural remedies. There are media reports about "dangerous" reactions to herbs and supplements, created to keep us from exploring nature's remedies.
The truth is, that herbs and supplements are so safe that there are only a handful of documented cases of adverse reactions to natural cures, whereas literally thousands of people every year die from adverse reactions to pharmaceuticals. Negative reports about herbs are highly exaggerated and inflated in order to help the "health industry", ie the "pharmaceutical industry" rake in the profits from their poisons.
Read http://curezone.com/art/read.asp?ID=82&db=5&C0=13 to get the facts about our current system of medicine.
So where do you start in choosing herbs? First, avoid companies with highly expensive products that make fantastic claims. Most herbs work more slowly, and need to be taken over time to improve health.
Go to the local library, and do a little research on herbs, or buy a handbook which you can use at home. There are many good reference books on the market to assist you in choosing what you need. Or, you can just buy an herbal tea, tincture or capsule and start taking it. Pick a reliable brand which has been around for a while. Organic herbs are best. Some very safe and energy building herbs are gotu kola, siberian ginseng, alfalfa, fo-ti, and gingko biloba.
If you take the herb as a tea, first notice whether you have a flower, stem, leaf, or root. Roots should be boiled over a low heat in a glass, stainless steel, or ceramic pot. Twenty minutes is about the right time. Let cool, and strain.
Stems and leaves for the most part can be boiled very lightly, then allowed to sit for a few minutes before drinking.
Flowers, however, should not be boiled. Water should be poured over them, they should sit five to ten minutes before they are strained and the tea consumed.
Herbs can be taken as tinctures also, but these preparations are stronger, consult an herbalist before use.
Herbs in capsule form are easy to take. If you have a specific illness which you want to treat, first consult your reference book or a naturopathic professional. There are many herbal combinations on the market which treat a variety of illnesses. I find that the best ones are the Chinese formulas, particularly Golden Flower brand.
If you have specific question about herbs, email Eileen at eileenadairh@yahoo.com
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