using natural herbs?

Question

I am really into using herbs. I want to learn more about them. does anyone use them? if so what do you use and what for?

Answer 1

I use some and make tea they all have different uses. I suggest looking at a guide or a store that specializes in herbs. Take a look at this site: http://www.naturalherbsguide.com/

Answer 2

best thing is read a book on herbs here is few of them popular and high rated books
Prescription for Nutritional Healing (Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed) (Paperback)
by Phyllis Balch, James Balch
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Paperback)
by Michael T. Murray, Joseph Pizzorno
The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions
by James A. Duke
Natural Health, Natural Medicine: The Complete Guide to Wellness and Self-Care for Optimum Health
by Andrew T. Weil
Asian Health Secrets: The Complete Guide to Asian Herbal Medicine
by Letha Hadady
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies
by Vasant Lad

Answer 3

they definitely have their uses. but its very important to realize that just because they are natural does not mean that they are safe to use without a lot of caution. some of them are very potent and even toxic, so its really important to educate yourself thoroughly before using them, especially if youre taking them internally. some herbs can cause skin reactions if applied topically; some can be used safely topically but can never be taken orally.
I tend to use herbs mostly for aroma-therapy and for making teas with. seaoning food is also a good use for the edible ones. but when it comes to using herbs for self-medication, id be very careful. some herbs i use safely for specific purposes are:
--garlic (internally)--as a powerful anti-bacterial for colds, flu, immunity boosting.
--tea-tree oil (mixed with almond oil and applied topically)--as an anti-bacterial and healing agent for the skin.
lavender--aromatherapy
sage--seasoning, and makes a tea that will sooth a sore throat
parsley--breath freshener and seasoning
mint, ginger, catnip, chamomile,rosehips--good for tea
sandalwood,frankinsense,ylang-ylang,bergamont,balsam,cedar,pine--good in small doses mixed with almond oil as aromatherapy massage oil.
eucalyptus, juniper, balsam, mint--add to bathwater when you have a cold.
valerian--as a tea when you have insomnia
-----some herbs to use with caution are: senna (its a VERY potent laxative) st.johns wort (has numerous side effects). be careful of any herbal oil--its very concentrated and very potent and should only be used in a carrier oil, and never taken orally.

Answer 4

I use herbs to cure a lot of skin problems, and for things like boosting my iron.

Neem
(Azadirachta indica)Blood purifier, beauty enhancer
Pimples: Mix neem powder, red sandalwood powder and curd in equal proportions. Apply the paste on the affected area

Tulsi - Basil
(Ocimum sanctum)
Antiseptic

Face pack: Basil (stem/leaves) juice, lime juice and honey can work wonders to your oily skin.

Pimples: Blend crushed basil with mint (pudina) juice & lime juice. Apply this on your pimples.

Amla - Gooseberry
(Emblica officinalis)One of the purest forms of natural Vitamin C.
Nourishes the hair, thickening and darkening it at the same time.
Good tonic for the eyes.
Hair tonic: Mix henna powder, gooseberry, curd & lemon juice. Apply this to your hair and leave it for an hour. Then wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

Aloe Vera
(Aloe vera)

Used for liver & spleen disorder.
Promotes & regulates menstrual period.
Hair vitalizer.
Liver disorder: Indian aloe is a form of cactus. After peeling the hard skin, the pulp to be cored from inside. Take a leaf from the pulp with black salt and ginger juice every morning for 10 days.

Promotes hair growth /arrests hair loss: Mix Aloe Vera gel with, castor oil, olive oil and apply. Skin nourisher: Massage a blend of castor and mustard oil with aloe vera gel into your skin and wait for the magic!

Answer 5

multi-vitamin, anti-oxidant drink with mangosteen, billberry, blueberry, St. John's Wort, And a cellular maintainence pill.
Also, occassionally I will take extra magnesium.

Anti--oxidants break down free radicals, the cellular pill is just that, helps maintain cellular function(building block of our body), and magnesium for the transport of calcium and bowel control.

Answer 6

thats to big of a subject to answer here, but i encourage you to keep looking, the list and uses are pretty much endless, and one heap better than chemicals, there are natural chemicals but thats another question for later

Answer 7

you can contact my sister on line at wild weeds. she has her own business in selling different types ofherbs.. wake up teas andkidney teas, and creams for your face etc.. tell her you heard about it on the net.. from her little sis and you can get a free catalog....

Answer 8

yeah I smoke blueberry cannabis. It is used with my anxiety disorder and it works wonders.