Know Your Medicinal Herbs
Medicinal herbs are fast becoming the number one form of medicine for mankind. With the little or no side effects, as opposed to man-made medicine, herbs are now seen as a safer way to cure or treat diseases.

A study on the history of herbs proved that herbs were the first medicine known to mankind, and as the world gets more civilized, man started using extract from herbs along with other ingredients to make medicine.
Angelica
Angelica a good tonic for women and children
Aloe Vera
The Aloe Vera plant is popularly known as "nature's silent healer" and is also called "the herb of immortality" by the old Egyptians.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is also known as obedience plant and is used as a starch
Cerasee
Cerasee - you might think it is bitter, but this medicinal herb is the bitter herb that work
Comfrey
Comfrey is a powerful herb which is favoured by most countries to help heal broken bones and promote youthfulness of the skin when used to bath
Cleavers
In ancient times, this herb was said to be a love tonic
Dandelion
This herb can be used as a medicinal herb both internally and externally
Fennel
Funnel is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean and has become widely popular in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils
Fenugreek
This herb is excellent in reducing blood sugar levels and cholesterol
Goldenrod
Goldenrod or sweet golden rod, a very attractive looking plant and is a native to Europe and Asia, got its name because of its golden inflorescence flowers
Goldenseal
Goldenseal has great medicinal properties, some includes acting as an antibiotic and an immune systems enhancer
Guinea Hen Weed
This amazing herb is currently being researched as a cancer treatment.
King of the Forest
As the name suggests, this herb is the "king of the forest" and is used extensively in many countries as medicine for various ailments
Lady's mantle
This herb is known as the most famous herb as medicine for most women's complaint
Lavender
Lavendar has a sweet aromatic smell and is frequently used in baths to help purify the body and spirit
Leaf of Life
A native to Africa, Leaf of Life is used extensively in Jamaica as medicine for coughs and colds
Lemon Bbalm
Lemon Balm -a very easily grown herb and has a fresh scented citrus aroma
Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle is used through out the world as medicine for liver disease and many others
Moringa
Also called the "miracle tree", recent studies showed that moringa contains the 9 essential amino acids
Mother-wort
This medicinal herb is said to ease labour pains in women and help calm the nerves after childbirth
Nettle
Nettle contains antihistamine properties, also this medicine is said to aid numerous ailments including prostate cancer
Penny-royal
More than just a nice flavour and sweet aroma, Penny Royal offers a number of health benefits
Peppermint
More than just a nice flavour and sweet aroma, the health benefits of peppermint are overwhelming
Rosemary
Rosemary is said to shield the brain from free radicals, lowering the risk of some brain diseases like Alzheimer's disease
Sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla is a blood purifier and is said to strengthen the penis
St John's Wort
This herb is widely used as a herbal medicine for depression
Strong Back
Strong Back is said to be used as a medicine to help with reproductive organs, impotence, spine and others
Vervain
Ancient Romans used this herb to treat numerous disorders, some are snake bite and diarrhea
Yarrow
Yarrow has an unpleasant smell but has great medicinal properties
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