Archive for Natural Medication
Could This ‘Forbidden Medicine’ Eliminate the Need for Drugs?
Posted by: | CommentsPosted by: Dr. Mercola
December 22 2009 | 67,390 views
Amy L. Lansky, PhD
Perhaps the most derided of alternative medicines is my own favorite – homeopathy. Over the past few years, detractors have focused their efforts in the United Kingdom and have succeeded in crippling homeopathic hospitals and clinics funded by the National Health Service, as well as the practices of many homeopaths.A few well-placed editorials in prominent newspapers have done the trick, despite the fact that Prince Charles and the rest of the royal family are ardent supporters of homeopathy.
You Could Save Money with Lemon Balm
Posted by: | CommentsA really good herb organic for your home herb garden is Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis). This great tasting herb has a long history and many medicinal benefits.
Introduction
Way back in the time of Greek mythology, lemon balm was a sacred herb in the Temple of Artemis/Diana The herb was appreciated by the ancient beekeepers because it kept honey bees happy thus increasing the production of honey.
Lemon balm originated in southern Europe and northern Africa over 2000 years ago, areas where human population has existed for many centuries. It became a much used herb for diverse medical conditions. The Arabs valued the herb and used herbal infusion tea for anxiety and depression and a compress of leaves was applied to scorpion stings, insect bites and mad-dog bites.
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Natural Medication. The Humble Dandelion or is it?
Posted by: | CommentsThe whole story of natural medication from herbs is fascinating and opens doors for us to glimpse into the past.
For centuries, Nature’s pharmacy, or what we now refer to as natural healing remedies, was the only pharmacy available to people. In fact modern pharmacology arises from the very study of herbs and their effects and then isolating the active ingredients.
However there is a growing movement today to go back to nature for our remedies. Some medicinal herbs are very easy-to-grow and yield big rewards. One of them which grows prolifically in the wild is the common dandelion.
