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Herbs and Herbal
"The famous herbalist Samuel Thompson used two herbs mainly, cayenne & lobelia. And with those two herbs, it is estimated he helped 3.5 million people recover from their illnesses." -- Dick Shulze, N.D. M.H.
Another similar opinion was cited by the famous M.D., Dr. Willner where he stated “My opinion, however, is that they (herbs) are superior 95% of the time to any pharmaceutical drugs.”
Now it is entirely left to your discretion whether you introduce herbs and herbal formulas in your life. But one thing is certain that going herbal is harmless. If you are not benefited at least you won’t be affected adversely with the use of herbal medicines and treating procedures.
Begin your day in the herbal way
You are actually in no way away from herbs. The morning tea you drink is the basic herb you intake in your regular feeding habit. Ginger, garlic and cloves which are abundantly used as spices to prepare variety of cuisines are nothing but herbs. These are primarily culinary herbs but have equal medicinal potential.
Large number of herbal medicinal formulas both in the eastern and western spheres of the world are based on these basic spices – do you know? The well known herbal medicine, the ginger formula is required to treat throat soars and infections of common cold. It is nothing but a medicine prepared from ginger, peppermint leaves and fennel. You can also get the mixture ready at home and use it as required.
A slice of ginger can help you to release gas and acidity formed due to indigestion. Clove oil has a great healing capacity to stop tooth aches and gum problems. Even the toothpastes claim to contain clove oil to protect your teeth.
Thus these are the petty things in your daily use and they are absolutely herbal whether you knew them or have been using them unknowingly for years. Can you deny them right now?
The facelift
It is not only that herbal medicine is being used widely but also herbs are being grown in almost every household. Thinking herbal has found a facelift through the gardening of herbs even in a small space like 4 by 6 feet.
Common herbs can be easily grown in the moderate fertile soil with a proper drainage system. Adequate sunlight might be an important criterion but there are plenty of herbs that can be grown indoors especially in the winter months. So how you want to plan your gardening – seasonal and annual is left to your choice.
Basils, chives, mint chervil, ginger, garlic, thyme etc can be grown round the year. Vegetables like cabbage, cauliflowers and turnips will be preferable in the winter months.
Looking beyond
Beyond the basic requirements herbs have proved to be great medicines for severe problems like anemia, hormonal imbalances in women, heart ailments and even skin cancer. Of course herbal formulas have not yet made out any refuge for AIDS treatment but to strengthen your immunity herbs have a gamut of remedies.
Samuel Thomson could serve 3.5 million people with two herbs. If the herbal world is transformed into effective medication, will there be any disease on earth? Utopian indeed but not impossible!