Herbal Remedies Are Getting Popular>Skullcap For The Treating Of Nervous Disorders Skullcap For The Treating Of Nervous Disorders
Skullcap is relatively new to the repertoire of European herbs, although it was used in the Americas by native peoples for some time. For instance, it is said that Native Americans used Virginian skullcap to treat rabies and some women used it to help promote menstruation. Skullcap is characterized by flowers that grow only on one side of the plant, and by small dish-shaped seedpods. These days, skullcap is mostly used to treat a variety of nervous disorders. The American skullcap is S. lateriflora. In Chinese medicine, the related plant is S. baicalensis, or better known by its Chinese medicine name, huang qin. The taste of skullcap has alternately been described as dry, cold and bitter. Many of the parts of the skullcap plant are used for herbal remedies. The aerial parts are used to create many herbal remedies. The aerial parts of the skullcap plant are well known for its calming properties. The aerial parts of the skullcap plant are used to treat many different kinds of nervous conditions. Herbalists believe that the aerial parts of the skullcap plant contain properties that also have a tonic effect on the central nervous system. Thus it is believed that herbal remedies derived from the skullcap plant are ideal to treat patients who are suffering from nervous exhaustion. Skullcap has also been prepared for treating other common conditions. Some traditional herbalists use skullcap to prepare herbal remedies that treat premenstrual tension. Skullcap has also been used in remedies to treat the symptoms of epilepsy. In Chinese herbal medicine, the root of the skullcap plant is used to produce certain herbal remedies. In China, skullcap is known as huang qin. Traditional Chinese herbalists use skullcap to clear heat from the respiratory and digestive systems. In China, huang qin is also thought to help ease the symptoms of insomnia.
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For example, recent Korean research has demonstrated that the herb can help combat the development of gum disease and tooth decay. Some new lines of natural toothpastes have added the skullcap plant to its ingredients list. There are many different ways to prepare the skullcap plant into several herbal remedies. One of the most common ways to take the skullcap plant is in a hot tea.
To infuse the skullcap plant, use only fresh aerial parts and place in hot water to create a hot tea. To treat the symptoms of insomnia, it is recommended that skullcap be combined with wild lettuce or passionflower. A special tincture can be created from skullcap. Use fresh herb whenever possible. Combine five ml of skullcap with 10 drops of lemon balm as a tincture to treat the symptoms of stress or depression. 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 The Fix-it Family (Express India) In India, modern medicine co-exists with ancient remedies. Haji Ali Mohd Mehta, who practises in Mumbai, is the 12th generation of a family of bonesetters The Fix-it Family (Express India) 08/18/2008 Cold Facts About Cold 'Remedy' (BusinessWeek) Claims about Airborne tablets, 'created by a teacher,' result in a $30 million refund and some hard lessons, says blogger Cathy Arnst Cold Facts About Cold 'Remedy' (BusinessWeek) 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) 08/02/2008 Coke takes a leaf from traditional Chinese medicine (The Palm Beach Post) Coca-Cola, a company first famous for mixing South American coca leaves with African kola nuts, is trying to repeat history. Coke takes a leaf from traditional Chinese medicine (The Palm Beach Post) 08/08/2008 allAfrica.com: Comments (AllAfrica.com) Children have been severely neglected in the response to AIDS, and new policies and funding must be significantly refocused to achieve what they should for children, the XVII International AIDS Conference was told. allAfrica.com: Comments (AllAfrica.com) 07/28/2008 Secret brews in China: Coke's next big thing? (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Coca-Cola, a company first famous for mixing South American coca leaves with African kola nuts, is trying to repeat history. For months, the Atlanta-based drinks giant has been working quietly to perfect prototype beverages using Chinese herbal cures. Analysts and executives suggest the project could be as important to the company's future as its original formula was to its past. The effort ... Secret brews in China: Coke's next big thing? (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) |