3 herbs today
You may get quite a few of these in the next few weeks! Remeber this isn't all of their actions :o)
Ociumum sanctum (holy basil)
This Indian herb is greatly revered as sacred to the Hindu god Vishnu and is used in prayers to promote health, spirituality and family well being. Traditionally, it is thought to improve vitality and help to maintain the balance of the chakras whilst bringing on virtue and joy to a person.
Holy basil is regarded as an adaptogen, having an affinity to with heart, lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol whilst helping the body to adapt to stress. There has been positive research into its ability to reduce blood sugar levels and is thus useful for the treatment of diabetes.
It is thought to be helpful when combating “mental fog” and to enhance memory by increasing cerebral circulation. The herbs use to increase vitality and bring joy can aid the treatment of stagnant depression, usually brought on by a specific event in a persons life.
Schisandra chinensis (schisandra or wu wei zi)
The traditional Chinese herb name means '5-flavoured herb' as it is said to taste of the five main energetic qualities, sweet, sour, bitter, pungent and salty so that to some extent, are all represented in the herbs actions. It is used as a tonic, adaptogen and restorative with strong links towards to liver, nervous system, kidneys and uterus.
Used to tone and strengthen kidney functions, it helps to balance fluid levels and reduce night sweats in the patient which, according to Chinese medical theory, will in turn have a positive effect on the lungs due to them being energetically linked. Schizandra can also be used to treat respiratory infections, especially in times of stress when the patient may develop an adrenal deficiency.
This herb stimulates the uterus while its adaptogic properties effect the endocrine system enhance the function of the ovaries and restores the adrenal cortex, an important aspect for women going through the menopause. It stimulates the nervous system improving mental clarity and lessening chance of infection, yet despite being a stimulant, it has a calming quality to relieve anxiety and aid sleep.
Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort)
This herb has been used since ancient times for warding off evil and protecting against ill health whilst more recently receiving much of it's fame through clinical trails in treatment as an antidepressant and antiviralIt was traditionally used for nervous afflictions and as a topical vulnerary which continues to reflect in our modern day usage.
As a nervine, it has a nervous trophorestorative effect helping to ease anxiety and nervous exhaustion, in time, aiding to the recuperation of energies. This restoring effect can help to alleviate pain caused by nerve injury, the suspected cause of the patient's pain in her neck. Topically, it has an anti-inflammatory effect aiding to reduce nerve and joint pain.
Hypericum helps to raise vitality and relieve nervous tension associated with the menopause. The constituent, hypericin, plays a large part in this herb's antidepressant actions.
Ociumum sanctum (holy basil)
This Indian herb is greatly revered as sacred to the Hindu god Vishnu and is used in prayers to promote health, spirituality and family well being. Traditionally, it is thought to improve vitality and help to maintain the balance of the chakras whilst bringing on virtue and joy to a person.
Holy basil is regarded as an adaptogen, having an affinity to with heart, lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol whilst helping the body to adapt to stress. There has been positive research into its ability to reduce blood sugar levels and is thus useful for the treatment of diabetes.
It is thought to be helpful when combating “mental fog” and to enhance memory by increasing cerebral circulation. The herbs use to increase vitality and bring joy can aid the treatment of stagnant depression, usually brought on by a specific event in a persons life.
Schisandra chinensis (schisandra or wu wei zi)
The traditional Chinese herb name means '5-flavoured herb' as it is said to taste of the five main energetic qualities, sweet, sour, bitter, pungent and salty so that to some extent, are all represented in the herbs actions. It is used as a tonic, adaptogen and restorative with strong links towards to liver, nervous system, kidneys and uterus.
Used to tone and strengthen kidney functions, it helps to balance fluid levels and reduce night sweats in the patient which, according to Chinese medical theory, will in turn have a positive effect on the lungs due to them being energetically linked. Schizandra can also be used to treat respiratory infections, especially in times of stress when the patient may develop an adrenal deficiency.
This herb stimulates the uterus while its adaptogic properties effect the endocrine system enhance the function of the ovaries and restores the adrenal cortex, an important aspect for women going through the menopause. It stimulates the nervous system improving mental clarity and lessening chance of infection, yet despite being a stimulant, it has a calming quality to relieve anxiety and aid sleep.
Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort)
This herb has been used since ancient times for warding off evil and protecting against ill health whilst more recently receiving much of it's fame through clinical trails in treatment as an antidepressant and antiviralIt was traditionally used for nervous afflictions and as a topical vulnerary which continues to reflect in our modern day usage.
As a nervine, it has a nervous trophorestorative effect helping to ease anxiety and nervous exhaustion, in time, aiding to the recuperation of energies. This restoring effect can help to alleviate pain caused by nerve injury, the suspected cause of the patient's pain in her neck. Topically, it has an anti-inflammatory effect aiding to reduce nerve and joint pain.
Hypericum helps to raise vitality and relieve nervous tension associated with the menopause. The constituent, hypericin, plays a large part in this herb's antidepressant actions.