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The chances are that if you suffer from an ongoing or frequent health condition, you have tried all the traditional medicines available to try and relieve your symptoms and prevent further outbreaks, but with little success.
However, have you ever considered trying a herbal remedy to treat your health problems?
Many are skeptical of alternative therapies, but herbal remedies have been used for centuries to treat a whole host of illnesses and ailments, so surely, they must have some merit?
Let’s take a look at some of the most common health complaints and which herbal remedies are known for treating them.
Calendula & Turmeric for Eczema
Eczema is a common skin condition that often runs in the family and manifests itself with dry, inflamed, itchy and cracked skin. Suffering from eczema is not only uncomfortable and even painful in severe cases, but it can also be detrimental to your self-esteem and overall body confidence.
There are two main herbal remedies that have traditionally been used to treat eczema:
Calendula cream is known for its ability to heal skin inflammations, cuts and burns by improving overall blood flow to the inflicted area and by keeping the wound hydrated.
Turmeric has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years in India and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, making it the ideal treatment for a skin condition such as eczema. It is also beneficial for easing joint pain.
St. John’s Wort for Anxiety & Depression
Although no herbal remedy has been officially approved as being able to treat depression, there is one plant that can help combat anxiety by naturally boosting your mood.
Native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa, St. John’s Wort is a plant that has been linked to treating anxiety and mild cases of depression. This herbal remedy works by increasing the amount of serotonin, the happy hormone, in the body which people who suffer from depression often lack in. Health Monthly herbal remedies include St. John’s Wort tea bags and capsules.
Ginger for Headaches & Migraines
This medical herb is more known for its ability to treat nausea, especially in pregnant women, but it is also effective at treating headaches and migraines.
Many people who experience migraines also feel nauseous or sick, so ginger can be used to alleviate these symptoms.
Mix one-eighth of a teaspoon of powdered ginger with a glass of water, sip slowly, and your symptoms should start to dissipate.
Fennel for Menstrual cramps
Although there are many medicines on offer to treat menstrual cramps, you may find that either these do not work or that you don’t want to be popping pills every single month just so that you can go about your daily routine. If this is the case for you, a herbal remedy could be the answer you are looking for.
Fennel seeds can be just as effective as a western pain killer such as Ibuprofen at treating period pains. It is recommended to take 30mg of fennel extract, four times a day, as soon as your period starts.
Lavender, Valerian Root or Magnesium for Insomnia
Having trouble sleeping is an increasingly common problem, and many people turn to prescription sleeping aids to get some much-needed shut-eye, but it is very easy to become dependent on these medications. Luckily, there are several herbal remedies that are known to help you drift off easily.
Lavender oil has calming and soothing properties that can help reduce stress and aid sleep.
Valerian Root is useful for anyone who suffers from insomnia as it can help you initially fall asleep as well as improve the quality of your sleep.
If you are deficient in magnesium, you are likely to experience higher levels of stress and anxiety, which can, in turn, lead you to become an insomniac. Taking a magnesium supplement will ensure you maintain healthy levels of GABA, leading to a deep and restorative night’s sleep.
