Natural Herbal Beauty

Herbal Formula for ECZEMA

Include the following in the diet: sprouts (especially mung beans and alfalfa), apricots, dried beans, lentils, fresh grated beetroot, Brazil nuts, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, mealier, mealie-meal, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, guava, horseradish, lemons, lettuce, mustard greens, oranges, parsley, peaches, pecan nuts, green peppers, sweet potatoes, honey, soya beans, spinach, tomatoes and watercress.

Make a standard brew tea using Salad Burnet, Calendula (leaves and flowers), Lavender or Nettle. Drink daily. (more…)

Herbal Formula for DETOXIFICATION

After over-indulgence of alcohol, incorrect eating, smoking, or in times of anger, stress and anxiety, the following herbs will help rid the body ofharmful toxins.

Include the following in the diet: celery, parsley, sage, salad burnet, fennel, thyme, rosemary, watercress, radishes, beetroot, melons (particularly watermelon), sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and apple cider vinegar. (more…)

Sweet and Spicy Liver-Cleansing Tea

Dandelion, burdock, and Oregon grape root have bitter principles and are classic liver-cleansing herbs. Ginger and orange peel help to move stagnant energy in the liver. When simmered together, this makes a delicious tea that can be enjoyed daily during your cleansing program.

2 teaspoons dandelion root

2 teaspoons burdock root (more…)

Anise is a diuretic (increases urine) and carminative herb, useful for expelling gas, eliminating colic, relieving abdominal pain, sweetening a sour stomach, preventing nausea, and improving digestion. Anise soothes a hacking cough, helps clear congestion, and relieves cold symptoms. When taken by nursing mothers, it stimulates and improves milk production, and may—with just a few sips—help ease a colicky baby. When permitted to dissolve in the mouth, anise candy fights motion sickness. (more…)

This herb is a well-known aid for the gastrointestinal tract. It is full of the dietary fiber that both treats and prevents constipation because it retains water, thereby softening the stools. Psyllium is helpful in warding off diverticulitis, colitis, and hemorrhoids. Because of the mucilage in it, psyllium lubricates and heals without irritating the mucous membranes of the intestines. It is the most popular mucilaginous herb in use today. Manufacturers of bulk laxatives and stool softeners (Metamucil, for example) use various forms of psyllium. Check out the ingredient labels sometime. Most of these preparations—and there are many, many of them—contain this herb. (more…)