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is the homeopathic remedy commonly known as table salt or sodium chloride. Salt is the second most common substance in nature, water being the first. Salt is an important component in regulating thee....
This South American herb has a stimulating effect due to its caffeine and theobromine content. It is traditionally employed for rheumatism, mild depression, fatigue, and acute headache. Yerba Mate has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of HOT.
is also known as yellow jasmine, false jasmine, wild woodbine, and Carolina jasmine. It is a woody, climbing vine with dark leaves and groups of yellow, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in early sprina....
Meadowsweet contains natural salicylates and is used to treat headaches, fever, and cystitis. It has also been recommended for treating ulcers. As an analgesic and antirheumatic, it is taken for gout, arthritis, and rheumatism. The herb is considered a gentle astringent for treating diarrhea and excessive menstrual bleeding and an antacid for treating heartburn. Meadowsweet has a taste of AROMATIC, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Acupressure is a noninvasive, easy, and quite effective treatment for relieving the symptoms of the common cold.
The acronym for 5-hydroxytryptophan (or 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is 5-HTP, a compound found primarily in the brain. This compound is made from tryptophan, a natural amino acid inherent in foods. Tryptn....
Studies on the risks of chiropractic are only a small percentage of all research in the field, though they seem to be the ones that make the news. A large and growing body of research has examined the benefits and cost effectiveness of chiropractic treatment in depth.
Prolotherapy is the treatment of soft-tissue damage through the use of injections. The injections lead to inflammation in the area, and the body reacts by increasing the blood supply and sending mored ...
Feverfew is commonly used in Europe for its anti-inflammatory properties; it is mainly recommended for migraine headaches and arthritis. Double-blind studies conducted with feverfew support its effectiveness for these conditions. It has also been used for psoriasis and premenstrual syndrome, as well as for colds, fever, and flu. It moves the blood and stimulates the appetite. Feverfew has a taste of BITTER, AROMATIC and a temperature of COOL.
Guarana contains caffeine and other xanthine alkaloids and can have up to three times as much caffeine as coffee. Its current use is primarily as a remedy for nervous headaches, mental fatigue, and heat exhaustion. It is also used for hangover, narcolepsy, and depression. The herb powder and extract are used in many dietary supplements for energy stimulation, a use that should be discouraged, as it depletes the body's storehouse of vital energy and aggravates nervous conditions. Guarana has
Valerian has been used since antiquity as a healing herb to help relieve digestive problems, and from the middle ages to help relieve emotional stress, sleeplessness, nervousness, menstrual and intestinal cramps, and muscle pain. A wealth of clinical studies support the sleep-promoting and central nervous-system relaxing qualities of this popular herb. In earlier times, valerian was touted for its diuretic and expectorant properties. Valerian has a taste of SWEET, SPICY and a temperature of W
Periwinkle is an astringent herb used particularly for excessive menstrual flow and as a douche for leukorrhea. This herb or the related Vinca minor is sometimes recommended for tension headaches because of its reported ability to bring more blood into the head. Vinca is also used to reduce blood sugar in people with mild non insulin-dependent diabetes. Periwinkle is often blended with other herbs such as passion flower herb. Periwinkle has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of COOL.
Peppermint () is an aromatic perennial plant that grows to a height of about 3 ft (1 m). It has light purple flowers and green leaves with serrated edges. Peppermint belongs to the Lamiaceae family ad....
Hangover is the collection of physical and mental symptoms that occur after a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol.Hangovers have probably been experienced since prehistoric time when alcohol wg....
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a compilation of over 150 symptoms that occur between ovulation and the onset of menstruation. The symptoms include both physical symptoms, such as breast tenders....
is the homeopathic remedy that is created from the seeds of the strychnos tree. Also known as poison nut or vomiting nut, this tree is an evergreen tree that is native to East India, Burma, Thailana....
Ignatia is a homeopathic remedy that is derived from the bean of a small tree that is native to the Philippine Islands and China. The tree belongs to the Loganiaceae family, and has long, twining, smr....
The oil of cajeput is used externally for infections, rheumatism, toothache, fleas, and scabies. It has an antispasmodic effect and is often mixed with other herbs in cold and headache remedies. Cajeput has a taste of AROMATIC, SPICY and a temperature of WARM.
Physicians often prescribe nervous system stimulants like Ritalin for ADD or ADHD which can help one concentrate, but have side effects such as insomnia and nervousness. Herbal calmatives are key herbal remedies for ADD and ADHD. If accompanied by stress and fatigue, add adaptogens. When accompanied by signs of liver hyperactivity, such as frontal headaches, irritability, red or dry eyes, add liver relaxing herbs.
There are many ways that adults might incorporate naturopathic medicine into their health care management. If you are interested in disease prevention, wellness, and health promotion, a naturopathic physician (ND) is someone to seriously consider as part of your health care team.