May 5, 2010
With the prices of pharmaceutical drugs spiraling out of control, many people are turning to natural herbal remedies to cure what ails them. 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 review the most popular.
Natural or Organic Herb Remedies for Skin Conditions
Not all natural herbal remedies take the form of pills and capsules. You can apply some to the skin to soothe various rashes and inflammations. Avocado paste can soothe the skin when it is applied to allergic rashes or acne as it stimulates the production of collagen, this also smoothes out wrinkles. The avocado fruit is a rich source of Vitamins A and E, these are essential for healthy skin.
Jojoba oil is a popular skin conditioner and has long been used by Native Americans, it can also be found in shampoos. 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 help in 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. Pomegranates are also good for diarrhea, either the juice or the peel, the latter being boiled and mixed with sugar to make a herbal tea.
Natural or Organic Herb Remedies for Hair and Scalp Conditions
Fenugreek is an ancient Yemeni remedy for hair loss. Soak the fenugreek overnight in a deep pot and massage it into the scalp and wrap the scalp in a cloth for three hours. Do this for a month daily.
You can relieve damaged hair with the use of mayonnaise. The luster in hair can be restored by the egg yolks it contains. To cure dry hair, it would be good to infuse mint in a cup of boiling water. Let it cool then use it when you take a 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. A decoction of soap bark mixed with soft soap can also make a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo.
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