12 Healthy Herbs for Home Cures doctoroz/slideshow/healthiest-herbs# Tired of trying to decode drug store labels? You may already have a natural remedy (without the chemicals found in some over-the-counter cures) in your pantry. Check out these 12 herbs that may help you with ailments from congestion to indigestion. Plus, find out the one super herb that may help you combat acne, diabetes and even cancer. Rose Rose petal preserves may help alleviate the symptoms of PMS by reducing irritability and menstrual cramps. Inhaled from a diffuser, rose oil can be used to soothe allergies or asthma, calm anger, alleviate depression, help with headaches, and lighten feelings of resentment, jealousy and grief. Stinging Nettle Stinging nettle is known to combat inflammation, and can also help with your itchy, red eyes. Seek out stinging nettle leaf capsules or tea in health food stores. Ginger What is so special about ginger besides the nice little zing it adds to your food? Ginger stimulates the body to release the proper enzymes to break down food so nutrients can be easily absorbed – a great remedy for nausea and motion sickness. Red Clover Red clover tea has antioxidants that can help to metabolize lymphatic-clogging toxins and further purify your body. It may improve lymphatic drainage and kidney and liver function as well, two key organs that clear toxins from your system. Peppermint To soothe itchy eyes, use a peppermint tea bag as a warm compress for washing your eyes. Steep the tea bag in hot water for 30 seconds, let it cool to warm and place it gently over your eyelids for 5 to 10 minutes. Magnolia Flower Magnolia flower is an effective herb for allergies and sinus conditions. Often combined with other traditional herbs, magnolia can bring about temporary relief of nasal congestion, sneezing, itchiness and watery eyes. You can take a magnolia supplement by itself or in formulations with other herbs, or in tea. Neem Neem oil relieves dry skin and soothes itchy, red, irritated skin. It helps treat fungal infections, lice, dry scalp, dandruff, premature graying of the hair, gingivitis and skin disorders. Neem has the ability to improve overall skin health by fighting the bacteria that causes pimples and acne. Garlic Garlic has been shown to lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels. According to the National Health and Medical Research Council, consuming half to one clove of garlic daily may reduce cholesterol by nearly 10%. Your breath might suffer, but your heart will thank you! Dandelion Because of its compounds called flavonoids, a dandelion’s leaves and roots may be used to cleanse the liver; treat problems such as diabetes, acne, cancer, anemia, high blood pressure, and gall bladder issues; premenstrual symptoms such as bloating, gas and water weight gain; and urinary disorders. Herbal Tonic Oil Relieve chest congestion by rubbing tonic oil on your chest and upper back. Tonic oil is usually a sesame oil base mixed with some combination of essential oils that help to loosen up congestion in the chest and promote circulation. Next time you get a stuffy nose, rub a little tonic oil on your upper lip and breathe deeply, it can help open your nasal passages. Rosemary It is rosemary’s ability to stimulate the digestive, circulatory and nervous systems that is thought by herbalists to help cleanse your body. Also, taken alone, rosemary can be a helpful digestive aid for settling your stomach. Parsley Far more important than its low status as a garnish on your plate, parsley has one of the highest levels of chlorophyll, which can help boost immunity, lower inflammation and clear toxins. Additionally, parsley contains alpha-linolenic acid, the omega-3 fatty acid that may help prevent cardiovascular disease and arthritis.
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