Friday, January 9, 2009

TYPES OF HERBS



Mehendi - Henna (Lawsonia albla)
hair conditioner & tonic.

Tulsi
- Basil (Ocimum sanctum)
Antiseptic

Neem (Azadirachta indica)
purifier
beauty enhancer

Amla - Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis)
One of the purest forms of natural Vitamin C.
Nourishes the hair, thickening and darkening it at the same time.
Good tonic for the eyes.

Chandan
- Sandalwood(Santalum album)
Skin freshener.
Soul-stirring fragrance.

Ghritkumari - Indian Aloe Vera (Aloe vera)
Used for liver & spleen disorder.
Promotes & regulates menstrual period.
vitalizer.

Til - Sesame (Sesamun indicum)
Promotes hair growth.
Acts as a herbal dye.

Nirgundi Five
-leafed chaste (Vitex negundo)
Essential for acne, boils, eczema and hair loss.
Popular deodorant

Haldi - Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
An excellent anticeptic.

Karpoor
- Camphor Powder (Cinnamomum Camphora)
A superb skin vitaliser


Kesar - Saffron (Crocus sativus)
Effective for pimples
Skin cleanser

Alfalfa- used as blood cleanser, it stimulates appetite, has diuretic & laxative properties. Rich in fiber, protein, calcium, and vitamin A. Available as tincture, tea, in capsules, dried leaves, powder extract or sprouts.

Aloe- used to treat sunburn, open wounds, burns, skin infections & irritations, digestion/ stomach disorders, as laxative, also used in beauty aids; moisturizers, cleansers to soften and soothe the skin. Available in powdered capsules, fluidextract, bottled gel, juice, and latex tablets.

Black Cohosh- used to treat female disorders such as menopause, PMS, and menstrual periods, contains estrogen. Acts as a sedative, expels mucous from the lings, promotes urination. Available in Capsules, tincture, syrup, fluid extract and as dried leaves and root.

Black Walnut- used to rid the body of parasites in the lungs, stomach and intestines, relieves constipation, and mouth sores. Available in powdered capsules, dried herb, tincture, extract, fruit and rind.

Blessed Thistle- used in the Middle Ages to treat the Bubonic plague. Has anti-inflammatory properties, stops bleeding, take to induce vomiting when poisons have been taken. Available in capsules, tinctures, extracts, and dried herbs.

Blue Green Algae- used a tonic to improve health, is a blood cleanser, curbs appetite, increases energy levels, enhances mental alertness, boost immune system, controls Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. Available in tablets and capsules.

Burdock- used to treat kidney and urinary tract infections, arthritic conditions, external wounds, skin ulcers and blood disorders. Available in capsules, tea, dried herb, powder, and tincture.

Calendula- used to treat wounds, skin abrasions, and infections, helps to heal indigestion, gastric and duodenal ulcers, gallbladder problems, irregular & painful menstruation, and also used in cosmetics. Available in dried & fresh flowers and leaves, lotions, ointments, oils, and tinctures.

Catnip- used for treating indigestion, gas, tension, muscle spasm, insomnia, cols, flu's, bronchial congestion, fever, colic, diarrhea also in treating open wounds cuts and scrapes. Available in leaves, tincture, tea, and capsules.

Cat's Claw- used to treat arthritis, is a blood cleanser, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and has detoxification properties. Available in tincture, dried herb, extract, capsules, tablet, and tea.

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