Herbal Remedies Are Getting Popular>Mint Is A Favorite Among Herbalists Mint Is A Favorite Among Herbalists
Mint is one of the herbalist's best friends: there appears to be at least thirty species of mint, and all can be used in a number of herbal remedies that are safe and effective. Mint has become so common that some people even forget its history as an herbal remedy. Up until the 17th century, herbalists used most varieties of mint in more or less the same way. But now herbalists have expressed definite preferences toward some kinds of mint. Today it appears that peppermint has gained favor with most herbalists. Peppermint is indeed the preferred mint variety in the West, but in China it appears that field mint has prevailed in popularity. Another popular mint is garden mint, which is sometimes also referred to as spearmint. Although spearmint can be used in much the same way as peppermint, it is mostly recommended for children. The aerial parts of the min plant are used to create herbal remedies. The leaves and other aerial plants of mint plants are well known for their ability to relax the muscles and stimulate bile flow in the digestive tract. Mint is well known for its ability to help treat digestive ailments. Mint is often used to treat indigestion, colic, flatulence, and other similar conditions. Min is also thought to help reduce the feeling of nausea and can be taken to treat motion sickness. Min can also be used to promote sweating in individuals suffering from fevers and influenza. In traditional Chinese medicine, mint is known as bo he. It is thought of as a cooling remedy for the flu and head colds. It can also be used to treat headaches, eye inflammations, and a sore throat. In traditional Chinese medicine, mint is also used as an herbal remedy to treat digestive complaints or liver stagnation.
An Interesting Herb FactFirst Aid Remedies with the Yarrow PlantThe Yarrow plant, Latin name Achillea millefolium, is one of the most highly valued plants for treating the common cold and influenza. The plant's Latin name is derived from the famous Greek hero Achilles. It is believed that the plant was used during the Trojan wars, where it was used to treat war wounds. Yarrow also has a curious folk name: "nosebleed." This folk nickname is a testimony to its traditional use as a first aid herb. Yarrow has been used in the past as an emergency styptic to... One of the most popular ways to take mint is as an essential oil. Peppermint oil, for instance, is known to contain large amounts of menthol. Taken in large doses, peppermint oil is well known for its cooling, calming and analgesic properties. It is also thought to be a good herbal remedy for treating fevers, skin complaints, migraines and headaches. Peppermint essential oil is also believed to be antibacterial, and it is often used to help combat minor infections. Peppermint oil can also be uses to inhale by patients suffering from severe nasal congestion. However, patients should take care to avoid the prolonged use of peppermint oil as an inhalant.
If breathed in for too long, mint has been known to irritate the mucous membranes. It should not be given to very young children directly. Peppermint has also been known to reduce the flow of milk, so nursing mothers should use extra caution when dealing with mint.
The aerial parts of any type of mint plant can be used to create an infusion, tincture, compress soak, or inhalation. An infusion of mint leaves can be used to create a hot tea. Mint tea is one of the best and easiest way to consume this helpful herb. It can be used to treat nausea, indigestion, colic, flatulence, migraines, and fevers. Weekend events on tap at local forest preserves (Bloomingdale Press) The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has the following events planned for this weekend. Weekend events on tap at local forest preserves (Bloomingdale Press) 08/24/2008 'Trick or Treatment': Alternative therapy study (San Francisco Chronicle) Trick or Treatment The Undeniable Facts About Alternative Medicine By Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst Norton; 342 pages; $25.95 When it comes to alternative medicine, what you don't know can be bad for your health. Who hasn't sprinted to the vitamin aisle or the... 'Trick or Treatment': Alternative therapy study (San Francisco Chronicle) 08/15/2008 Out of the bag: A primer (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Tea is credited with lowering cholesterol, protecting bones, bolstering the body's immune defenses, and accelerating metabolism. Not only that, it reportedly softens your skin, adds shine to your hair, soothes tired feet and eyes, cures minor rashes and bug bites, and can be useful as a garden fertilizer. Out of the bag: A primer (The Philadelphia Inquirer) 08/15/2008 Out of the bag: A primer (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Tea is credited with lowering cholesterol, protecting bones, bolstering the body's immune defenses, and accelerating metabolism. Not only that, it reportedly softens your skin, adds shine to your hair, soothes tired feet and eyes, cures minor rashes and bug bites, and can be useful as a garden fertilizer. Out of the bag: A primer (The Philadelphia Inquirer) 08/16/2008 Meals and Wheels on Avenue of the Volcanoes (New York Times) Vendors sell flavored ice and sugar cane sticks in Latacunga. THE feast begins with a mustached salesman rapidly repeating “helados, helados, helados!” as he makes his way down the aisle of the bus, holding up plastic cups of homemade ice cream , a specialty of the Ecuadorean Sierra that’s made by turning ingredients in a copper bowl over ice. Meals and Wheels on Avenue of the Volcanoes (New York Times) |