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Methods for Making for Liquid Herbal Remedies Liquid herbal remedies have been used for millennia and passed down through generations. Some of these traditional cures provide the basis of some of today’s commonly used over the counter and prescription drugs. Herbal medicine, or herbal remedies, places much weight on the natural healing powers of herbs in combating illnesses and maintaining general well-being of both the mind and the body. You can make u ... read more>>   Aloe Vera Herbal Treatment for Minor Burns Probably the most well known aloe vera herbal remedy is its use as a first aid treatment for minor burns. Many cooks keep an aloe plant in their kitchen for this very purpose. Aloe has many other health boosting benefits as well. And in addition to being rubbed onto the skin as a treatment for burns, it can also be taken internally in liquid or capsule form. Aloe vera herbals come from the plant, aloe. Nati ... read more>>

New articles this month... Treat Eczema with Bromelain/Quercetin Skin problems such as eczema and skin allergies give a lot of discomfort. Even after using some expensive drugs, these annoying skin problems still persist. Now, there’s a solution for this which is not only convenient to use, but also affordable. It is made from an herb called bromelain/quercetin. This herb is an anti-inflammatory that combines the powerful effect of bromelain, which comes from pineapples, and quercetin, which can be found in apples and onions.  The brom ... read more>> Herbal Neck Wraps Ease the Pain of Stiff Neck Most of us have experienced stiff neck and shoulder pain at least once in our life. These conditions are mostly common if you are working in front of the computer most of the time. These can also be brought about by stress and pressure that we face every day. Though stiff neck is only temporary, it may become painful, thus an immediate relief is needed.  There are several remedies available to ease the pain of stiff neck. You can visit massage parlors and spas, as they have all kinds of ... read more>> The Mullein Flower – Its History and Uses Have you ever heard of the Mullein?  The Mullein flower comes from a biennial plant native throughout Europe, Northern Africa, including Egypt and Ethiopia, and temperate Asia, as far as the Himalayas. The plant is mainly cultivated in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and Egypt.The Plant There are actually three major species of flowering plants that share the common name of Mullein. These are the great Mullein or Verbascum thapsus, the orange Mullein or Verbascum pholomoides ... read more>> Artichoke Leaves for Liver Diseases Artichoke leaves come from a perennial plant native to the southern part of Europe, northern part of Africa and the Canary Islands, and cultivated in the United States mostly in California.  This herbal plant with a purplish flower head has many uses which makes it popular. Its spike-tipped petals’ leaves, which are also known as “bracts”, and the heart of its flower head, are eaten by most Europeans as their delicacy.  But the most important part of artichoke lea ... read more>> Beta-carotene Beta-carotene is a variety of carotenoid, commonly identified by the red, yellow, and orange pigments that color a whole host of fruits and vegetables. Once in the body, beta-carotene gets converted to Vitamin A, an essential vitamin first identified in the 1930s.  It is a vitamin that is very important to help the body improve itself and grow. Beta-carotene works as a powerful booster of the immune system as well as a potent antioxidant that battles free radicals. These free radicals are w ... read more>> Feverfew – Getting to Know This Medicinal Plant Have you ever heard of a feverfew? This is another of those herbal plants that offer a lot of medicinal properties. It has been used by healers for centuries already. The feathery green leaves of feverfew have been used as treatment for all kinds of illnesses, including headaches, stomach upset, rheumatoid arthritis, and menstrual problems.  Let’s get to know more about this herbal plant and discover the wonders behind it. The feverfew plant bears flowers that are bright yellow and ... read more>> An Herbal Acne Remedy Acne is an embarrassing and annoying skin condition. If you suffer with acne, then you have probably tried all kinds of treatments to cure it. There are many effective treatments on the market today which range from expensive surgeries, to prescription medication, to herbal acne remedies. There are a number of herbs which one can use to treat acne. Acne is often found on the face, upper shoulders, back and chest. ... read more>> Essiac Herbal Tea: Alternative Cancer Treatment Essiac herbal tea for cancer was named after a Canadian nurse by the name of Rene Caisse, Essiac being her last name written backwards. She was credited for refining the original formula which contained eight herbs into a tea containing the four essential ingredients. The following is a brief account of them.Essiac Tea Formula: Herbs*Burdock root (Arctium lappa)In the past, this plant was used in folk medicine. It contains trace minerals such as potassium, phosphorous, chromium, iron, magnesium, ... read more>> Eucalyptus as Herbal Medicine Here you are, trying to find out about herbs, and we throw the word eucalyptus at you!  You may have already heard of this wonderful extract, but in case you haven’t, we will devote most of this article to an explanation of what it is and its history, and finally, how to use it in a eucalyptus herbal application.  First thing you must know is that the Eucalyptus Globulus is a tree indigenous to Australia and Tasmania. There are about 300 species in the genus, making it one o ... read more>> Counter Organisms with Herbal Pesticides Crop pests are the number one enemy of farmers. They hinder the growing of crops, thus affecting farmer’s income. There are several pesticides available on the market to combat the propagation of these pests. But most of these pesticides leave toxic residues that may be harmful to health, as well as to the plants. This is where the advantage of herbal pesticides comes in.  Most organic growers used herbal pesticides to treat particular organisms that harm the crops, and could pos ... read more>> Herbal Detox for Body Cleansing You might be wondering what detoxification is? It is the process of cleansing our bodies from all the impurities. We may not know it, but our body is filled with toxins which we get from our environment. Toxic chemicals in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat, are the main causes of diseases and illnesses. There are various methods of detoxification currently being practiced. You may take in cleansing agents that are artificially made. Some detoxifications diets are ... read more>> Save Your Lungs With Herbal Vaporizers Have you heard about herbal vaporizers? They are rapidly gaining popularity due to the fact that you can get the benefits of your favorite herbs without inhaling smoke and harming your lungs. A herbal vaporizer does just as the name implies; it vaporizes your herbs so you then inhale the vapors and there is no smoke involved. Herbal vaporizers are also marketed today for the obvious reason that vaporization ... read more>> Echinacea is Nature's Cold Remedy Echinacea is probably the most well known medicinal herb thanks to its well deserved reputation for lessening the severity of the common cold. People the world over have turned to this herb to help build the immune system and ward off infections.  The cold is the oldest known human illness caused by a virus. For thousands of years, man has been afflicted by this disease and until now, a complete cure is yet to be f ... read more>>