Fundamentals of the herbal supplement - part one

Fundamentals of the herbal supplement - part one

herbs have been used as a remedy for centuries! When you go into the Bible, frankincense and myrrh are mentioned, not only as gifts to the Christ child (Matthew 2:11), but in numerous other places together with aloe, bitter herbs, coriander, yysop, cumin, garlic, mint, wormwood and rosemary.

The World Health Organization estimates that 80% of people in the world are now dependent on herbal remedies in order to treat general diseases. What exactly are herbs? A herb is defined as "a plant that is valued because of its taste, smell or other properties. Herbs are used in cooking, as medicinal products and for spiritual purposes."

Many healing traditions such as Ayurveda (traditional Indian), Asian, Indian, traditional Chinese medicine and naturopathic traditions are based on medicinal herbs.

You probably use herbs to season your meals every day. Incidentally, this is a great way to use the advantages of many herbs and spices - just take them into your meal! I would like to give you an overview of herbal supplements. First of all, herbal additives that are used for medical purposes can generally be divided into two major categories: tonic and stimulating.

Tonic herbs help cells, tissues and organs to keep the balance. Some of the strengths enliven physical processes and other nourished organs and tissues so that they work optimally. Examples of tonic herbs are ginseng, astragalus, turmeric Ashwagandha, green tea, Rhodiola, ginger. In general, Tonic herbs are taken regularly for at least 3 months to strengthen and improve general health or to tackle certain problems. You are gently in action.

vegetable remedies are used in different forms, including: essential oils, highly concentrated extracts. You can irritate the mucous membranes and the gastric mucosa if they are taken internally. Therefore, they are usually only used externally.

extracts are considered the most effective form, since their active ingredients are more concentrated and can be standardized on a guaranteed effectiveness. This shape can be kept for a long time and keeps almost all the advantages of the plant.

tinctures arise when the herb is soaked and pressed in a solvent such as alcohol or glycerin to release the tincture. These protect the active ingredients for up to a year. Powder is dried herbs that have been ground into a fine consistency. These can be placed in their food, liquid or capsule form.

teas and infusions can be made practically from any plant. You will find many herbal teas in your local health food store and grocery store. These are ideal for relieving light to moderate symptoms such as sore throat, a stuffy nose and stomach upset. The herbs are immersed in hot water so that their active ingredients are dissolved in the water and sifted before drinking.

decocements are teas that were made from thicker plant parts such as roots, bark, seeds or berries. Your medical ingredients are more difficult to dissolve in water, so they have to be cooked and pureed more.