Herbs and Herbalism

 

For over 5000 years herbs have played a vital role in health care and well-being. Much of Chinese medicine, even today, is based on herbs and herbalism. Modern (or Western) herbalism stems from a variety of sources. American folklore and tradition have played a major role.

Today, almost all drugs and over-the-counter remedies rely on herbalism in some way. Whether they serve weight loss purposes like Sensa or promote overall health, many treatments are synthetic-compounds of naturally occurring substances. (Drug companies are always striving to duplicate nature!)

Herbs are used to provide the body with the ideal environment to promote health and self-healing. Some herbs may be taken on a daily basis for overall good health; while others are added in times of poor health to strengthen a body system.

• Benefits of Ginger -- A tradtional herbal remedy
• Elderberry - Fight Against Colds and Flu
• Evening Primrose Oil --"Superfood" for the Active Lifestyle
• Feverfew -- Managing Migraines with herbal support
• Kava Kava -- That Peaceful Easy Feeling
• Milk Thistle -- Beneficial Liver Cleanser
• Herb of the Month (May) -- Fennel
• Saw Palmetto Overview -- Help for Prostate and Hair Loss
• Saw Palmetto: Uses For Men & Women
• Dandelion - Eat your weeds!
• Una de Gato -- Cat's Claw: A Gift from the Rain Forest