herbal remedies library

 

Herbal remedies are a safe and effective alternative for treatment of a range of conditions. It's estimated that nearly 80 percent of the world's population use herbs for some aspect of primary health care; explore our library of botanicals, herbs and remedies.

Featured Article:  Ginger: Herbal Remedies

Ginger root can be used in herbal remedies to reduce nausea and symptoms of arthritis. Learn more about ginger and how to use it to calm stomach problems and other ailments. See more »

Fennel: Herbal Remedies

Fennel: Herbal Remedies

Fennel is considered an herbal remedy for digestion issues. It also is recommended for gas. Fennel is often used as a medicine and spice in bulk seed form. Learn more about fennel and how it can help with digestion.

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Feverfew: Herbal Remedies

Feverfew: Herbal Remedies

Feverfew is used to relieve headaches and to reduce fever and inflammation in joints and tissues. Feverfew is dried for tinctures, capsules, and infusions. Learn more about feverfew's many forms and how it can help your health.

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Garlic: Herbal Remedies

Garlic: Herbal Remedies

Garlic helps lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, combat cancer, and cure colds. This valuable herbal remedy is also a popular part of the American diet. Learn more about how to take garlic and how it can help your daily diet.

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Ginger: Herbal Remedies

Ginger: Herbal Remedies

Ginger root can be used in herbal remedies to reduce nausea and symptoms of arthritis. Learn more about ginger and how to use it to calm stomach problems and other ailments.

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Ginkgo: Herbal Remedies

Ginkgo: Herbal Remedies

Ginkgo is used as a herbal remedy to improve circulation, reducing many neurological symptoms of aging, including memory loss and depression. Learn more about how to prepare ginkgo herbal tea and how to use ginkgo to reduce memory problems and improve health.

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Ginseng: Herbal Remedies

Ginseng: Herbal Remedies

Ginseng is used in many herbal remedies that can reduce stress and strengthen the central nervous system. It can be taken in many forms, including as a tea, powder, or capsule. Learn more about how to take ginseng and how it can improve your health.

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Goldenseal: Herbal Remedies

Goldenseal: Herbal Remedies

Goldenseal is used in herbal remedies as an antimicrobial, mild anti-inflammatory, and digestive tonic. Its many uses have led to overharvesting that has all but wiped out wild goldenseal. Learn more about the value of this 24-carat herb.

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Herbal Remedies

Herbal Remedies

While some people may dismiss herbal remedies, the use of botanicals is well rooted in medical practice. More than a quarter of all drugs used today contain active ingredients from herbs. Learn about herbal remedies.

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Herbal Remedies for Allergies

Herbal Remedies for Allergies

Allergies like hay fever can be uncomfortable, but herbal remedies involving Vitamin C, nettle and chili pepper can help reduce nasal discharge, inflammation and sneezing. Learn more about treating allergies with herbal remedies.

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Herbal Remedies for Arteriosclerosis

Herbal Remedies for Arteriosclerosis

Commonly called hardening of the arteries, arteriosclerosis is a group of diseases characterized by thickened and hardened arteries. There are some herbal remedies that can keep this condition under control. Learn about herbal remedies for arteriosclerosis.

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Herbal Remedies for Arthritis

Herbal Remedies for Arthritis

The pain of arthritis limits the movement and lives of many older individuals. Fortunately, there are herbal remedies for arthritis that offer safe, natural relief from pain and inflammation.

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Herbal Remedies for Burns

Herbal Remedies for Burns

Burns can be just an annoyance of a life-threatening emergency. Find out how to relieve pain and redness of the affected skin using herbal remedies for burns.

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Herbal Remedies for Colds

Herbal Remedies for Colds

There is no cure for the common cold, but there are many safe, effective herbal remedies for colds that both prevent and shorten the course of this seasonal illness.

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Herbal Remedies for Depression

Herbal Remedies for Depression

Although it seems like it might never end, depression can be treated. Read about herbal remedies for depression that lift spirits naturally, and find out how to change your diet to improve your mood.

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Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea

Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea

Diarrhea is both uncomfortable and embarrassing. Read about herbal remedies for diarrhea that are safe and effective, and get on track to feeling like yourself again.

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Herbal Remedies for Digestive Problems

Herbal Remedies for Digestive Problems

If your stomach isn't feeling quite right, it's hard to feel your best. Read about helpful herbal remedies for digestive problems that will get you back to feeling your best.

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Herbal Remedies for Gallstones

Herbal Remedies for Gallstones

Gallstones occur when bile forms a solid, which can cause pain, inflammation and infection. A healthy diet helps prevent stones and dandelion and milk thistle can help flush them out. Learn about gallstones and how to make herbal gallstone-preventing tea.

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Herbal Remedies for Headaches

Herbal Remedies for Headaches

Headaches can be caused by hormonal changes, stress, and food and sunlight allergies. They can be prevented and treated with herbal remedies, using feverfew, skullcap and ginkgo biloba. Learn about headaches and making herbal headache tea.

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Herbal Remedies for High Blood Pressure

Herbal Remedies for High Blood Pressure

When a person's blood pressure rises, they risk a variety of dangerous health conditions. Read about herbal remedies for high blood pressure and find out how to reduce symptoms naturally.

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Herbal Remedies for Men

Herbal Remedies for Men

While a lot of attention has been paid to women's health issues, the medical community has relatively ignored the guys. Similarly, not much has been said about how herbs can affect men's health issues. Learn about herbal remedies for men.

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