Treating by medicinal herbs
ONION (Allium Cepa):
The onion can be used as an antibiotic, a cleanser, and an expectorant. It also reduces the levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.
Hot onions are used for colds. They promote sweating and reduce fever. Onion is also used for insect stings and warts. Just apply them raw straight onto the wart or insect bite.
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CABBAGE (Brassica Oleracea): Cabbage's key actions are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and a liver restorative. Cabbage (both red and white) is used for many problems including acne, digestive problems and some infections. Also cabbage is good for migraines, water retention, and mastitis. It is also very good for arthritis. Bandage one crushed leaf of cabbage to the arthritic joint. |
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TEA (Camellia Sinesis): Tea is an astringent, antioxidant, and an antibacterial. Tea is used for many problems. Black tea is very good for diarrhea and dysentery. Green tea is known to help prevent tooth decay and to help strengthen the immune system. Green tea is also good for cuts and scrapes. Apply green tea bags directly to the cut or scrape, they will stop the bleeding. Green tea is also good to soothe insect bites. Tea is good for reducing cholesterol and improving digestion. |
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CINNAMON (Cinnamon zelanicum): Cinnamon is commonly used for digestive and circulatory stimulant. Cinnamon is sold in sticks or in powder, made from the inner bark of trees. Cinnamon is good for colds and chills. It is also very good for indigestion, colic, and diarrhea. |
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LEMON (Citrus Limon): Lemon's key actions are detoxifying and antibacterial. Lemon is used to boost up the immune system, counters infections and can relieve rheumatic pains. Lemon is also good for neuralgia, however you must apply it externally. For sore throats it is good to gargle with diluted lemon juice. |
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NUTMEG (Myristica Fragrans): Nutmeg is a carminative and an antispasmodic. Grated nutmeg soothes digestive upsets and chronic diarrhea. Use the oil in massage rubs for rheumatic pains, muscles strain or during labor. CAUTION: In high doses nutmeg is hallucinogenic and may cause convulsions. |
Overview
Medicinal herbs have been used for centuries to treat different diseases. Herbs have been the principal medicines used in many countries. The parts of the plants used for medicine are their leaves, flowers, roots, seeds or bark. Herbs are the source of pharmacologically active substances that effect the living organism. Medicinal herbs are used in the form of compress, decoction, essential oil, extract, ointment, powder, syrup, tincture, and tea. Medicinal herbs are used as medicine to treat influenza, colds, upper respiratory tract infections (Echinacea); bronchial infections, infected wounds, inflammations of the throat, gums, and mouth (Myrrh); morning sickness, nausea, intestinal colic, gastritis (Peppermint); inflammation of the mouth and pharynx (Camomile) and many others.
LESSON 42
ANTIBIOTICS