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Herbal remedies for common conditionsHerbal remedies are without a doubt the number one best selling and most widely used of all the forms of alternative medicine. Herbal remedies can be mixed at home after picking them from the garden or countryside, they can be bought from the health food store, chemist an now the top selling names have hit the supermarket shelf's and of course there is the herbalist. Perhaps the biggest selling point of herbal remedies is the diversity in which they can be used, remedies come in pill form, capsule, in dropper bottles and in essential oils for inhalation. They are also known to treat a wide and varied amount of illnesses, diseases and problems and are also a number one seller when it comes to treating disorders of the nervous system such as panic attacks. While being able to relieve symptoms of major illnesses, herbal medications can also be used to help everyday and the more common ailments that we all suffer from. Here are some of those common ailments along with the herbal remedy that you could try. Acne – almost all teenagers and some adults suffer from acne at some time or another, aloe gel is particularly well known for its astringent properties and as such can be an excellent remedy to help combat acne attacks and to keep the skin healthy. ADD and HDHD – this is a well known behavioural disorder which is bewildering not to mention tiring for the parents of the children affected by it. As more and more parents lose faith in the medication prescribed by Doctors to combat this, many are turning to alternative medicine. Ginkgo is a popular choice among parents due to the tendency of its effects becoming permanent and so continued treatment isn’t needed. Allergies – there are a great many adults and children who suffer from one kind of allergy or another, many turn to herbal remedies as ways to get relief from suffering. Chamomile, Ephedrine and Eucalyptus are three of the most widely used herbal remedies for the treatment and relief of allergies and hay fever. Anxiety – the modern world is full of stress and strain and this can show in many of us by way of anxiety problems such as panic attacks and the inability to relax easily. Herbal remedies are well known for helping those suffering from stress. Fennel, St John wort and Motherwort are excellent remedies for relieving the symptoms of stress and anxiety and aiding in sleep and relaxation. Asthma – this illness is alarmingly on the increase in both children and adults. While traditional medicine is essentially for those suffering from asthma, alternative medicine can also work alongside traditional forms to provide relief from the symptoms. Chamomile, liquorice tea and ginger can all help to relieve the symptoms and reduce the allergens associated with asthma. Burns – burns are graded in degrees, this is the degree of which the skin and underlying tissue has been affected. The number one herbal remedy for treating burns is aloe gel; this is well known for its soothing and antiseptic properties. Calendula can also be used to soothe the burn and is an anti inflammatory. |
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