Herbal therapies

Along side the development of alternative spa like therapies there have also been finds in the herbal therapy medicines. Since the existence of man they have used plants and other such natural sources to help relieve illness and promote good health in their selves and unlike early humans who had to judge whether something is good for them by taste and instinct alone it is now possible to carry out experiments on different plants to find out what benefits they could have on the human body.

Catnap A lot of developments in herbal therapies started in the East where they have now discovered many uses for different herbs and the possible benefits they could have. Below is a small list of herbs that have been said to have benefits for the human body:

Catnip - This plant has many different uses and some of the symptoms it can help relieve are digestive problems, fevers and it can also help with things such as colic in babies (this being in a weak dosage of course). It can also help people who are having problems sleeping as it has a sedative effect in the chemicals held both in the leaves and flower top, this why catnip tea or the use of the oil in aromatherapy works extremely well at relaxing the body.

Red Root (Blood Root) - It is an endangered plant in some parts of its natural habitat so wild Red Root is not often used, it is also not thought to be right to harvest straight from the wild as it should be conserved when growing wild. Goats Rue It has an anaesthetic effect making it good treatment for symptoms such as sore throats and migraines.

Goats Rue - This herb has properties that help with problems such as bladder problems, fever and irregular periods.

Spearmint - This herb is one of the most commonly known and its benefits include it being good for the skin, and especially popular as foot massage oil, and drank as tea it can help clear the digestive system. It also helps relieve symptoms of indigestion.

St Johns Wart - This herb has only fairly recently been studied to find out the benefits of its medicinal use. It has been found that it works very well for those with depression as chemicals within the plant act as an antidepressant.

Goats Rue Watercress - With mustard like taste it has been used as food for hundreds of years. Its properties include its ability to act as a stimulant.

There are many health food shops that have sections especially for herbal therapies that can help treat or relieve certain health problems or symptoms. These herbal treatments are also most effective along side other alternative therapies although the best therapy for you to undertake depends on the problem you have. Always remember not to diagnose yourself there are plenty of shops with professionals for you to go and explain your problems and they can suggest the best option for you.