What You Need to Know About Folk Remedies

What You Need to Know About Folk Remedies

What You Need to Know About Folk Remedies

The fact that medicinal plants are natural does not mean that they can be used without restrictions. Before you try any medicine made from medicinal herbs, make sure you know how it works, how it is prepared and used – and what precautions and unwanted effects you should keep in mind.

Never try any natural or herbal medicine without knowing its effect, how it is prepared and taken, what precautions to follow, and what its side effects are. As a rule, few medical problems occur due to taking medicinal herbs, but there is always a potential possibility of an allergic or toxic reaction.

IMPORTANT: if you are currently taking any medicine or have health problems, it will be good to consult with a nutritionally oriented doctor who is familiar with the interactions between medicines and herbs and any possible side effects.

Anise (seed)

It is a natural diuretic and stomach stimulant often used to relieve bloating. It is also used as a home remedy for dry cough.

Blessed thistle

It is often used as an appetite stimulant and in treating indigestion; it can relieve fever and stop hyperemia.

Chamomile

This plant has antispasmodic properties acts as a stomach stimulant, and is usually taken internally against migraines, stomach cramps, and anxiety. It is used externally for the treatment of wounds, skin ulcers, and conjunctivitis.

What You Need to Know About Folk Remedies
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Thyme

Natural antiseptic and deodorant, thyme – applied externally as a poultice can be an effective ointment for wounds; internally, it can act as an antidiuretic, relieving stomach cramps and relieving bronchitis and laryngitis.

Parsley (seeds and leaves)

Diuretic and gastric stimulant, parsley is used as a medicine for the treatment of cough, asthma, Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhoea, and conjunctivitis.

Rosemary (leaves)

When used externally, as a salve, it can relieve rheumatic pains, pains from sprains, wounds, cuts, and eczema. When taken internally, and prepared appropriately, it can relieve flatulence, as well as stimulate the release of bile from the gallbladder.

WARNING: rosemary in large quantities can be toxic.

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