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Nature's Best Herbal packs contain 10 different
kinds of natural herbs, each one of the
herbs used adds a different healing and
aiding benefit to your health you can view
the following herbs in detail:
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CHAMOMILE
- Chamomile grows wild in Europe
and west Asia. Related species
are found in North America and
Africa. Its flowers help to ease
indigestion, nervousness, depressions
and headaches, being ideal for
emotion related problems such
as peptic ulcers, colitis, spastic
colon and nervous indigestion.
Chamomile's essential oil have
anti-inflammatory,anti-spasmodic
and anti-microbial activity. It
is an excellent herb for many
digestive disorders and for nervous
tension and irritability. Externally,
it is used for sore skin and eczema.
Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
is a close relation, used in a
similar way. MAIN
PROPERTIES: Anti-inflammatory,
antispasmodic, relaxant, carminative,
bitter, nervine. |
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YELLOW
DOCK ROOTS -A nutritive tonic,
high in Iron and useful in treating
anemia; also
nourishes the spleen and liver, thus,
being effective for the treatment of
Jaundice, Lymphatic problems
& skin eruptions; strengthens, cleanses
& tones the entire body; excellent
for boils, ulcers, wounds, and cleansing
the blood. |
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PEPPERMINT-
Peppermint's origin is a mystery,
but it has been in existence for
a long time - dried leaves were
found in Egyptian pyramids dating
from around 1000 BC. It was highly
valued by the Greeks and Romans,
but only became popular in Western
Europe in the 18th Century. Peppermint
tea helps with indigestion and
relaxes the muscles of the digestive
tract. Peppermint's chief therapeutic
value lies in its ability to relieve
wind, flatulence, bloating and
colic, though it has many other
applications. Studies have shown
that it relieves colon spasms
and helps to cure ulcers. Peppermint
also eases nervous headaches.
Menthol, its main constituent,
has antibacterial properties.
Externally, the essential oil
is used in balms and liniments
to stimulate hot and cold nerve
endings and increase local blood
flow. MAIN PROPERTIES:
Carminative, relieves
muscle spasms, increases sweating,
stimulates secretion of bile,
antiseptic. |
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LAVENDER
- Lavender is native to the Mediterranean
region and is cultivated in France,
Spain and elsewhere. It has been
used for aromatic purposes by
the Romans in washing water and
baths. This herb has uses in culinary,
cosmetics and medicine. It is
effective to cure headaches, especially
when related to stress, to clear
depression associated with weakness
and depression. Externally, lavender
oil has been used as a stimulating
liniment to help ease aches and
pains of rheumatism. MAIN
PROPERTIES: Carminative,
relieves muscle spasms, antidepressant,
antiseptic and antibacterial,
stimulates blood flow. |
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LEMONGRASS
- A native from Asia, probably
from India, it is now widely cultivated
in Italy, California and Australia.
Lemon was unknown to the ancient
Greeks arriving in Europe probably
brought by Roman soldiers returning
from Asia Minor. It is one of
the most important and versatile
natural medicines for home use.
A familiar food as well as a remedy,
it has a high vitamin C content
that helps improve resistance
to infection, making it valuable
for colds and flu. It is taken
as a preventative for many conditions,
including stomach infections,
circulatory problems and arteriosclerosis.
Lemon juice and oil are effective
in killing germs. It decreases
inflammation and improves digestion.
MAIN PROPERTIES: Antiseptic,
anti-rheumatic, antibacterial,
antioxidant, reduces fever. |
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CINNAMON
Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka,
growing in tropical forest and
being extensively cultivated throughout
the tropical regions of the world.
Cinnamon has a long history of
use in India and was first used
medicinally in Egypt and parts
of Europe from about 500 BC. The
infusion or powder is used for
stomach pains and cramps. Traditionally,
the herb was taken for colds,
flu and digestive problems, and
it is still used in much the same
way today. MAIN PROPERTIES:
Warming stimulant, carminative,
antispasmodic, antiseptic, anti-viral.
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ROSEMARY
Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean
region. Rosemary is a well-known
and greatly valued herb that is
native to southern Europe. It
has been used since antiquity
to improve and strengthen the
memory. Rosemary leaves increase
circulation, reduce headaches
and have anti-bacterial and fungal
properties. Rosemary improves
food absorption by stimulating
digestion, the liver, the intestinal
tract, and the gallbladder. It
also is used in antiseptic gargles
for sore throats, gum problems
and canker sores. Rosemary has
a long-standing reputation as
a tonic, invigorating herb, imparting
a zest for life that is to some
degree reflected in its distinctive
aromatic taste.
MAIN PROPERTIES:
Tonic, stimulant, astringent,
nervine, anti-inflammatory, carminative.
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VALERIAN
Valerian is native to Europe and
western Asia. The medicinal properties
of valerian were well known at
least since Roman times. Valerian
root is a general tranquilizer
used for relieving nervous tension,
insomnia and headaches. Valerian
decreases muscular spasm, being
useful in cases of nervous digestion,
bowel syndrome, stomach and menstrual
cramps. Valerian helps relieve
stress and has become an increasingly
popular remedy in recent decades.
It is a safe, non-addictive relaxant
that reduces nervous tension and
anxiety and promotes restful sleep.
MAIN PROPERTIES:
Sedative, relaxant, relieves muscle
spasm, relieves anxiety, and lowers
blood pressure. |
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WHITE
WILLOW
White willow is native to Europe
but is also found in North Africa
and Asia. White willow is an excellent
remedy for arthritic and rheumatic
pain, affecting the joints like
knees and hips. Famous as the
original source of salicylic acid,
first isolated in 1838 and synthetically
produced in the laboratory in
1899, white willow and closely
related species have been used
for thousands of years in Europe,
Africa, Asia and North America
to relieve joint pain and manage
fevers. The Greek physician Discorides
in the 1st century AD, suggested
taking "willow leaves, mashed
with a little pepper and drunk
with wine" to relieve lower
back pain.
MAIN PROPERTIES: Anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, reduces fever, anti-rheumatic,
astringent. |
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YARROW
Yarrow is a native European plant,
with a long history as a wound
healer. In classical times, it
was known as herba militaris,
being used to staunch war wounds.
It has long been taken as a strengthening
bitter tonic and all kinds of
bitter drinks have been made from
it. Yarrow helps recovery from
colds and flu and is beneficial
for hay fever. It is also helpful
for menstrual problems and circulatory
disorders. MAIN PROPERTIES:
Antispasmodic, astringent,
bitter tonic, increases sweating,
lowers blood pressure, reduces
fever, mild diuretic and urinary
antiseptic. |
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SPEARMINT
Spearmint is a valuable herb for
stopping vomiting during pregnancy.
It is gentle enough
to use for colic in babies, while
aiding in curing colds, flu, and
gas.
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