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Basil leaves are of value medicinally to treat indigestion and nausea, and a poultice has proven to be of benefit to some for acne. Basil has also been used for headache {including migraines}, to promote lactation, and as an appetite stimulant and carminative. In Chinese medicine, it is used for inflammation of the eyes as a wash. Essential oil of basil is used in baths or compresses as a nerve tonic for excess mental activity. Basil has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of COOL.
Indigestion is all too common in our fast-paced society. Stress, eating in a hurry or on the run, poor food combining, and overeating are all contributing factors. To avoid indigestion, eat slowly and leisurely, making sure to chew food thoroughly. A calm environment and rest may help indigestion brought on by stress. Beneficial herbs include digestive stimulants, bile stimulants, and herbal enzyme-rich foods and herbs (slightly unripe hawthorn fruit, plums and apples, barley sprouts, green p
A cough often accompanies the common cold, seasonal allergies, and other common ailments. Aromatherapists suggest essential oil aromatherapy as a natural treatment for cough.
Dizziness is one of the most common of all medical complaints, which can occur as a symptom of a variety of conditions. Aromatherapy, or the use of essential oils, can be a natural and effective treatment for dizziness.
Aromatherapy uses a variety of essential oils to help balance a woman's hormones and alleviate the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
Poor diet and obesity, genetics and family history, exposure to carcinogens and environmental pollutants, lack of exercise, over consumption of alcohol, and exposure to potent viruses compromise our immune and detoxification systems giving rise to a favorable atmosphere for cancer growth. Since poor diet and obesity are major contributors, it stands to reason that following a cancer prevention and recovery diet would deter and assist in healing from cancer.
Essential oils used in aromatherapy can bring relief from many of the symptoms of depression, as well as feelings of sadness anxiety, and grief.
Aromatherapy with essential oils can provide an alternative form of treatment to pain medications, offering a natural and safe form of headache relief.
Bad breath (also known as halitosis) is a normal condition that everyone experiences. Fortunately, proper nutrition with plenty of water will assist most people in their quest for keeping fresh breath.
Curanderismo is a holistic system of Latin American folk medicine. This type of folk medicine has characteristics specific to the area where it is practiced (Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Argentinat....
Aromatherapy offers a relatively safe and non-invasive approach to alleviating pregnancy symptoms through the use of essential oils.
Ayurveda has a panoply of herbal oils with is a vast body of scientific research showing how these Ayurvedic aromatherapy oils assist the healing process.
The Ayurvedic method for weight loss is based on exercise and a diet suited to the individual’s body type, the use of hot, penetrating herbs, and meditation.
A poor diet and overuse of NSAIDs can lead to a state of inflammation within the body. Proper nutrition can help return your body to balance and resolve pains and aches.
Hypertension or high blood pressure affects a quarter of the American population. The good news is that high blood pressure can be well managed through diet and lifestyle changes.
Essential oils are the fragrant oils that are present in many plants. Hundreds of plants yield essential oils that are used as perfumes, food flavorings, medicines, and as fragrant and antiseptic adds....
Knee pain refers to any aching or burning pain in the knee joint. Knee pain can be a symptom of numerous conditions and diseases, including knee stress, osteoarthritis, injury, gout, infection, and bs....
Holistic dentistry, also referred to as biologic dentistry, is an alternative approach that focuses on the use of non-toxic restorative materials for dental work, and emphasizes the unrecognized impay....
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by unrealistic fear of weight gain, self-starvation, and conspicuous distortion of body image. The name comes from two Latin words that mean ...
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious disease that causes classic spasms (paroxysms) of uncontrollable coughing, followed by a sharp, high-pitched intake of air, which create....