Folk Remedies

Three Natural Remedies for Tired Eyes

2014-05-28T08:32:00.003-07:00

Your eyes are starring all day at the computer monitor. When you do not work, you browse through Facebook. No wonder you feel like you have sand in your eyes! Here are some handy remedies for when your eyelids feel heavy and your eyes are tired.

COLD WATER:

Nothing is a benefactor to your eyes as clean and cold water is. It is indicated to treat your eyes every morning to some cold water. It is best not to use tap water but bottled mineral water, kept in the refrigerator. You could also use herbal infusions, but ophthalmologists believe that water is still the best...

THE SLICE OF POTATO OR CUCUMBER:

The starch content of the potato soothes irritated and tired eyes. Cut crosswise two thin potato slices, and lay them on your closed eyelids. Lie down with the "mask" on the eyes, until the slices dry out. Besides the fact that your eyes will feel refreshed, you will notice that repeating this treatment alleviates dark circles and makes the bags under the eyes disappear. Instead of potato slices you can also use refreshing cucumber slices.

PALMING

Palming is a therapy invented by an English physician: rub your hands together for a few seconds to warm them, and then place them on your eyelids. Wait for about five minutes, staying relaxed, and your eye fatigue and headaches will be relieved.

Natural Remedies with Lilly of the Valley

2014-05-07T06:44:00.002-07:00

Although few people know about this, there are some lily of the valley natural remedies, particularly effective and useful in relieving and healing health problems or helping improve beauty. Here are the simplest natural remedies with lily of the valley.

Lilly of the valley regulates blood pressure. The flowers have a beneficial effect on the heart, and are recommended in case of heart failure, as well as other cardiovascular problems. You can use herbal concoctions, essential oils and drugs containing essence of lily of the valley. All these have the ability to regulate the heart rate, but even if they are natural remedies, they still cannot be taken unless prescribed by a doctor.

Lilly of the valley is a natural diuretic. The flowers are useful in kidney disease, gout and to treat PMS symptoms. You can drink lily of the valley tea or use the tincture.

Lilly of the valley calms the eyes. Compresses infused with lily of the valley leaves quickly soothe puffy eyes and fade dark circles. In addition, compresses with lily of the valley flowers tea are effective in relieving symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Lilly of the valley relieves headaches. Massage oils or creams containing lily of the valley sooth headaches effectively. Also, you can add essence of lily of the valley or natural essential oil in apple cider vinegar, put a tablespoon of this apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink it.

Lilly of the valley is recommended in women health problems. An excellent tea is made of lily of the valley, motherwort and sage, ideal for relieving menstrual pain and menopausal disorders.

For natural remedies, you can use lily of the valley flowers, roots, and leaves. They should be dried and used to make tea. Lily of the valley is not recommended during pregnancy. You can find all the information written on the tea or essential oil box, and it is best to follow the instructions, because the plant can be toxic if not used correctly.

St. John's Wort is a Remedy for Over Eighty Diseases

2013-04-20T16:52:00.000-07:00

St. John's Wort has sedative, antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, vasodilator and healing properties. But the most popular therapeutic property of this plant is the antidepressant. Impressive amount of St. John's worts are used annually for making medicines that treat the most common diseases worldwide: depression, heart disease, insomnia, hypertension, obesity and the tendency to gain weight. Herbalists in Europe, USA, China and Japan consider however, that both internally and externally, St. John's wort possesses healing virtues for well over eighty conditions, from liver and the stomach diseases, to conditions of the respiratory system. St. John's wort is a real pharmacy. The composition of the plant has over fifteen active compounds, such as valeric acid, saponins, choline, rutin, volatile oil, and galactose. These substances confer the plant many therapeutic qualities.

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a plant that grows spontaneously in temperate zones, from sub-mountain regions to plains. It is a perennial (its root hibernate in winter, and at spring a new plant is born from it), rising to a meter tall, but most commonly with a height of 40-50 centimeters. Its yellow flowers and reddish-rust pointed leaves make St. John's wort is unmistakable. Its bloomed tips have the strongest therapeutic effects, as they contain several substances which, when macerated in water or alcohol, give these liquids a very characteristic reddish color.

Combats depression and sleep disorders

Treatments with St. John's wort infusions and tinctures are effective in nervous system diseases due the antidepressant and sedative effect of the hyperforin, a substance present in the plant’s composition. Infusions (two cups per day consumed within two to three months) work very well on people with depression. The effects can be seen after the first three weeks of treatment.

St. John's wort tincture combats fatigue, insomnia, restless sleep and sleepwalking. It is taken 15 drops per day, diluted in tea or water, three times daily. The treatment with St. John's Wort tincture lasts a minimum of 21 days and works for four types of depression: reactive depression caused by unpleasant events, biological depression (sometimes inherited), mental depression caused by loss of contact with reality, and winter depression specific to cold seasons, when natural light is reduced in duration and intensity.

Prevents emotional weight gain

The therapy to combat emotional weight gain fund seeks losing the extra kilos accumulated due to unpleasant events or problems with a stressful career. In this case, it a combined infusion of St. John's wort is recommended. It is prepared from a liter of water, in which in four tablespoons of plant are soaked. After eight hours, the preparation is filtered off and set aside. The plant left after the filtration is boiled in half a liter of water for five minutes and strained after cooled. Finally, the two extracts are mixed and a cup of the obtained infusion is consumed 30 minutes before the main meal. The treatment should be followed for four weeks, and repeated after a one month break.

It is the ally of the digestive system

The antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and astringent effects of the St. John's wort infusion and tincture are also helpful in liver disease (acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, ascites, hepatic cell degeneration, biliary dyskinesia). Take ten drops three times a day for 21 days. The tincture treatment must also include the every day consumption of St. John's wort tea, an infusion foot bath in the evening and a general infusion bath weekly. St. John's wort also combats hyperacidity gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, stomach cramps, intestinal worms and the lack of appetite. In such conditions it is recommended drinking St. John's wort tea three times a day.

Treats cardiovascular diseases

St. John's wort therapy has proven very effective in cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, heart and circulatory failure) and arthritis obliterans, varicose veins and varicose ulcers. Drink half a cup of St. John's wort tea three times a day, for one month.

It also has contraindications

The most important contraindication to the use of St. John's wort preparations address patients using synthetic drugs for depression, insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy and against HIV. St. John's wort allergy manifests as stomach pain and skin rash. At the beginning of a St. John's wort therapy, these patients should only use a tenth of the normal dose and gradually increase the quantity, as recommended by a specialist. In addition, there are other side effects such as excessive sensitivity to sunlight. Therefore, individuals taking St. John's wort should not be exposed to the sun. Prolonged exposure to the sun during or immediately after a treatment with St John's wort is dangerous, as it can cause photoderma, manifested by redness, itching, skin swelling, and eyelids and lips swelling.

The recipe for St. John's wort syrup, a tonic for the nervous system, and a cure for regulating bile secretion is prepared from the following: 250 ml of concentrated infusion (obtained from two tablespoons of flower left to macerate in 250 ml of boiling water for ten minutes) and sugar syrup (prepared from 400 g of sugar and 250 ml of water). The syrup is used for a week (a spoon four times a day).

Remedies with Blackcurrant

2012-04-15T14:42:00.000-07:00

The blackcurrant diet is useful against rheumatism, arthritis, and gout. The plant stimulates digestion, functions of the liver, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys. Because of its diuretic qualities, it is also useful for people suffering from oliguria.

Blackcurrants are also useful against tiredness and overwork and, because of its astringency, against diarrhea and dysentery. This diet is also recommended to plethoric and lymphatic people and to women who suffer from circulation disorders due to menopause.

Blackcurrant is a systemic anti-inflammatory agent with actions similar to natural cortisone for cutaneous, acute and chronic allergies, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and diabetic retinopathy. In external use, the mixtures from blackcurrant fruits are used for treating abcess, dermatosis, eczema, and insect stings. The mixtures from buds are used in urticaria.

Remedies

Blackcurrant tea is prepared from two teaspoons of leaves cut into small pieces, soaked in 250 ml of boiled water. Drink three cups a day, between meals, in long diets of five to six months. Natural currant juice is obtained from 400 fruits and four big leaves. It can be consumed as is or diluted in 200-500 ml water, three or four times a day. It has beneficial effects against digestive inflammations and febrile states. Throat washes can be made with it more times a day for treating inflamed tonsils and throat aches.

The fruit decoct is obtained from a teaspoon of dried fruit to 250 ml of cold water. The composition is boiled with slight bubbling, left to infuse for 30 minutes, then filtered, after which the entire content is consumed during the day in three or four stages. Infusion of leaves is made from 10 grams to a liter of boiled water, and consumed daily in the morning and evening, before going to sleep. Decoct made from fresh or dried leaves is prepared from 30 grams of leaves to a liter of cold water. It is boiled on a weak fire to the first bubbling; it is then infused for 10 minutes and consumed in three or four cups a day. Combined with cataplasms of fresh crushed leaves, it is applied as an external dressing against wounds and other ulcerations.

The Healing Virtues of Calendula

2012-03-16T16:20:00.001-07:00

Beautiful pot marigolds, popularly known as Calendula or simply marigolds, are appreciated and valued as ornamental flowers, but especially for their therapeutic and culinary effects. Just a few people know that their leaves are very tasty and healthy in salads of raw vegetables, and their petals have the same properties as saffron. Since ancient times, pot marigolds were famous for their healing virtues, mainly for the stomach, intestines and liver. Moreover, in many parts of Europe, these plants are nicknamed “flower rain”, because they act as a barometer: the morning the flowers do not open their corolla between 6 and 7AM, it will rain.

Marigold flowers contain saponins, carotenoids, fatty acids, volatile oils and manganese salts. This chemical composition stimulates the functions of the liver and kidney, and helps in the absorption of calcium and iron. In addition, they have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and healing effects, and therefore are indicated for the treatment of infections, inflammation and skin lesions. Pot marigold products are recommended in the treatment of many diseases, such as hyperacid gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the colon, liver disease, acne, leucorrhoea, burns, frostbite, purulent wounds, skin cancer, skin ulcers, breast cancer, skin diseases, fungus, osteoporosis, and the list goes on.

Internal remedies

Combined infusion for ulcers and gastritis:

These diseases are treated for eight weeks with a combined infusion prepared as follows: Macerate four tablespoons of flowers into 500 ml of water, for eight hours, and then filter. Add another 500 ml of water and boil for five minutes. After it cools down, mix the tea from the first and second filtering. Consume three cups of tea per day, unsweetened.

Fights colitis

A mixture of powder of pot marigold flowers and St. John’s Wort has proven to be a cure for both types of fermentation and putrefaction colitis. Four to six teaspoons per day is administered in cycles of three weeks. Abdominal cramps can also be treated with powder of the flowers, half a teaspoon before and after meals, until pain recedes.

Tincture, good for cholecystitis

Calendula tincture helps calm gallbladder crisis. Take a teaspoon of tincture diluted in water 15 minutes before each meal. Treatment must last three weeks and has anti-inflammatory effects on the gallbladder, regulates bile secretion, and supports its secretion into the duodenum. It also has a stimulating effect on digestion.

Remedies for external use

Lavage and compresses with Calendula tincture are beneficial for varicose ulcers and slow-healing wounds. Wash the affected area daily with a compress sprayed with tincture of pot marigold. To speed up healing, remove the compress after two hours and apply on the affected area an ointment containing Calendula. Marigold oil has healing, anti-inflammatory, soothing, antibacterial and antifungal effects. This oil is used as feedstock in the preparation of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (ointments, creams, gels, lotions, eggs). Pot marigolds are useful in treating warts. Use Calendula tincture or tea twice a day. Cover the area with a gauze. After 10-15 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Do you have heartburn? Drink Calendula tea!

Our stomach lining secretes acidic gastric juice containing pepsin, an enzyme that degrades proteins, hydrochloric acid to kill bacteria in the food and promote the action of the pepsin, and intrinsic factor (IF), a glycoprotein essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine. Sour sensations and heartburn are often only a transient acid hypersecretion caused by certain foods (fried fat, alcohol and others). If confronted with this issue, use a natural healer: Calendula tea. Soak a teaspoon of ground Calendula flowers in a cup of water (preferably spring water) for four to six hours at room temperature, or allow infusing for three to five minutes in boiling water. Drink four cups a day with small sips.

Fennel - Therapeutic Qualities

2012-03-01T02:42:00.000-08:00

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a sweet, aromatic, diuretic herb that relieves digestive problems, increases lactation, relaxes spasms, and reduces inflammation. Its leaves, stems, roots, seeds and oil are used for medical and culinary purposes.

Active ingredients

Essential oil: anethole, estrogal, fenchone, lipids, aleurona, sugars, mucilage, bitter substances.

Pharmaceutical action

Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, carminative, sedative, diuretic, galactogog, expectorant, sudorific, antispasmodic.

Therapeutic indications

Asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, abdominal bloating, dyspepsia, enterocolitis, pancreatic insufficiency, hipogalactie, abdominal bloating, anorexia, abdominal colic.

The fennel has diuretic properties similar to those of parsley. Infusions (one pinch each of fennel seeds and aniseed in 250 ml boiling water, allow to infuse for 10 minutes) can be drunk three times a day by people who have fluid retention or arthritis (together with the treatment recommended by a physician). Phytotherapy specialists recommend a daily cup of the above infusion to improve vision, but also in compresses applied on tired or irritated eyes.

Fennel oil remedy for runny nose

Put some boiling water in a pot and add four to five drops of fennel oil. Lean over the vessel, wrapping your head with a towel, and do inhalations for two to three minutes,

once a day in the evening, for seven days. Wondering what to do with fennel? Consider this fennel slaw a fresh alternative to regular cabbage coleslaw. This is a fast, easy and fresh fennel salad recipe. The combination of mint and fennel creates a light and healthy

taste, and the naturally pronounced licorice taste of fennel is strongly muted by the vinaigrette, so that only a hint comes through.

Fennel Slaw with Mint Vinaigrette Recipe

1 large fennel bulb (or 2 medium bulbs)

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint

2 teaspoons minced shallot or onion

Make the vinaigrette. Put the lemon juice, shallot, mustard, salt, sugar and mint in a blender and pulse briefly. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until it is well combined. Using a mandoline, shave the fennel into 1/8 inch slices starting from the bottom of the bulb. Don’t worry about coring the fennel bulb, it’s unnecessary. If you don’t have a mandoline, slice the bulb as thin as you can. Chop some of the fennel fronds as well to toss in the salad. Toss with the fennel and marinate for at least an hour. Serve this salad either cold or at room temperature.

The Secrets of the Snowdrop

2012-02-29T03:35:00.004-08:00

Did you know that spring’s herald – the snowdrop, is an excellent remedy to treat diseases, some even serious?! A flower as small as it, is as controversial .Because, though it seems slender and thin, colored in pure white, the snowdrop is not commonly seen in many countries as it is in

Romania

. For example, while in Romania it is a symbol of hope and redemption from sin (as it appears under the thick layer of snow after heavy winter), in the U.K. it is believed that if you bring home a snowdrop, you may attract misfortune. Studied by specialists, it was discovered that snowdrops can be helpful in treating diseases.

An infusion of dry snowdrops (leaves, stems and flowers) is an excellent remedy to combat cramps and relaxes the muscles. In ancient times, at the countryside, people put snowdrops in pools to relieve rheumatic pains. Externally, snowdrop flower infusions are great to treat the pain of varicose veins.

Galantamine is extracted from snowdrops. Among other substances, galantamine is present in the composition of drugs used in treating Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia.

Snowdrop decoction is used as a remedy for certain vaginal diseases. If you want to get rid of vaginal candidiasis, prepare a decoction of snowdrops (simmer for 15 minutes 30 grams of dried flowers and leaves in 1.5 liters of water) and use it for local washes.

Compresses with snowdrop infusion (flowers and leaves) do wonders for the skin, especially when the signs of aging (stains) appear. Applied at night on a clean face (single, or combined with lemon juice or infusion of parsley), the snowdrop infusion soothes, reduces blemishes and freckles.

Do not use the bulb!

If you want to enjoy the therapeutic effects of snowdrop, use it only dry, otherwise the plant can be toxic! For the same reason, the bulb is never used.

Mărţişor is the traditional celebration of the beginning of the spring in Romania and Moldova, on 1 March. The day's name is the diminutive of March (in Romanian Martie), and thus means something like "little or dear March". Men offer women a small decorative object also called Mărţişor consisting of a jewel or symbolizing a flower, an animal, etc. tied to a red and white string. This is a symbol of the coming spring, which the woman wears pinned to her blouse on this day, and up to two weeks after. Occasionally, women also give such gifts to men.

Are you anemic? Does your neck hurt? Try remedies with onions!

2012-02-24T04:36:00.000-08:00

Did you know that onion juice is helpful to relieve pain? Consumed raw, as infusion or tincture, the onion is one of the food-medicines.

Tincture remedy for angina pectoris

Do you feel a sharp chest pain? Do you have difficulties breathing? The onion tincture is a good remedy for angina pectoris. The tincture is prepared from two small onions, sliced and soaked for 10 days in 100 ml of 70° alcohol. After 10 days filter the mixture and take two teaspoons of tincture (in a little water) before lunch and dinner.

Another treatment for angina pectoris is the mixture of onion, garlic, lemon juice and honey. Take a larger red onion, peal it and cut it, then do the same with a clove of garlic. Add the juice from a lemon and seven to eight tablespoons of honey. Let the mixture soak for three days in one liter of boiled water. Take a teaspoon of this mixture three times a day to reduce the symptoms.

Tip: Onion tincture is also indicated for fatigue, rheumatism and atherosclerosis.

Onion wine keeps you away from colds

More than ever, during the winter we should take care of the immune system. For cough, sore throats and colds you can try onion wine. In a one liter jar put 250-300 grams of minced onion over 100 grams of honey, and add white wine to fill the jar. Cover the jar and leave the mixture for two weeks, then squeeze the wine and take 50 ml three times daily before meals. Onion wine is a good remedy against fatigue and anemia. To get rid of fatigue, take three tablespoons onion wine per day, before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tip: Onion wine can be helpful for cardiovascular diseases, as it is a heart tonic.

Decoction stimulates blood circulation

Are your hands and feet are always cold, whatever the season? A good treatment of peripheral circulatory failure is the decoction of onions. You can cook four to six onions, boiling them in a liter of water for 10-15 minutes, and then add 50 grams of honey. To stimulate blood circulation, you can drink one or two cups per day. For the same problem, onion juice is also indicated; you can get it by squeezing or crushing a few onions. You can also add honey. The mixture must be kept in the refrigerator for several hours. You can take 50 grams of juice daily for a month, and then take a week break.

Tip: Onion juice is a good remedy in cases of constipation or bloating.

What else can you treat with onions?

- Poultices with onions baked in the oven are applied in case of abscess, boil, frostbite and tonsillitis;

- Poultices with raw onion can be a good remedy for treating rheumatic pain, migraines and menstrual pain;

- Onion juice is a good treatment for thrush, freckles or warts.

Onions lowers the "bad" cholesterol

The onion has many therapeutic effects because of its vitamins composition (C, B1, B2, B6, E, PP, and folic acid), minerals (phosphorus, iodine, selenium, zinc), amino acids, sulfur compounds, essential oils, phytohormones, pectin, cellulose, enzymes and organic acids. Onions have a stimulating effect working as a bowel-cleanser, it purifies the blood (in allergies, gout), it is antiseptic at digestive and respiratory level, lowers blood sugar and the “bad" cholesterol, and stimulates appetite. Remedies made from onions help prevent colon, gastric and skin cancer. Onions are a good remedy to relieve fluid retention and help in hormonal disorders. Finally, onions are a nervous system tonic.

Five diseases treated with sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)

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Having refreshing properties, being rich in vitamin content, and with beneficial action on blood vessels, the sea buckthorn can replace some drugs and can successfully defeat disease.

Heals skin diseases

Sea buckthorn oil is very effective in treating skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, burns, and itching. It protects against UV radiation, and its content of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, K nourishes and revitalizes the skin. The oil is applied externally to the affected area two to three times a day, but can also be taken internally, one teaspoon three times a day.

Fights stress

Sea buckthorn oil has beneficial effects against stress. It is rich in phosphorus and calcium, as well as B and C vitamins (it has the highest content of vitamin C after rosehip). For those overloaded physically or intellectually, it is recommended 20 drops of sea buckthorn oil three times daily, or 4-5 tablespoons of fresh (or frozen) fruit mixed with honey.

Removes anemia

Because of its richness in vitamins and minerals, the sea buckthorn is considered a natural multivitamin. People in recovery or suffering from anemia, children over seven years, women who want to strengthen their body can take a one month diet with fresh fruit or juice. Squeeze the fruit, and the juice is immediately mixed with honey. Allow it to soak in the fridge for 24 hours, and then take one cup in the morning on an empty stomach.

Treats Hepatitis

The same juice is beneficial also in case of acute or chronic liver disease because sea buckthorn underbrush is a good liver incentive. Take 5-6 tablespoons of juice per day, concentrate, or diluted with water if you do not like its sour taste.

Strengthens the heart

Sea buckthorn lowers cholesterol, preventing the hardening of the arteries. It also contains a large amount of antioxidants, protecting the heart and blood vessels. To these two properties is added its anticoagulant effect. Therefore, the sea buckthorn is recommended also for cardiovascular diseases (including hypertension, atherosclerosis, and Raynaud's syndrome). Drink three to four tablespoons of sea buckthorn syrup daily. The syrup is obtained through cold pressing, diluted with water or other liquids.

Hangover Remedy!

2011-12-31T21:29:00.000-08:00

After-party hangovers and indigestion: drink sauerkraut brine!

It helps with nausea and headaches. Good luck and happy new year!

Use Lemon for Your Daily Care

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Although it is not among the most delicious fruits, the lemon brings many benefits to the body. In addition to being rich in vitamin C, which helps to fight colds and strengthen the immune system, the lemon has other uses too.

It whitens the nails

If you have yellow nails and you have failed to get rid of this problem in any way, use lemon juice. Squeeze a lemon in a bowl, remove the nail polish from your nails, and place your fingers in the lemon juice for two to three minutes. Some women believe that this treatment not only whitens the nails, but also strengthen them, especially if you add to the juice a teaspoon of olive oil.

Emergency deodorant

If you forgot to use a deodorant or you do not have any at hand, the following trick is one that really works. Cut a lemon in half to use as a deodorant. Citric acid in lemon kills the bacteria that cause perspiration.

It softens freckles

Although nobody knows exactly how the lemon works when it comes to freckles and blemishes on the face that occur with age, well, it actually has visible effects! Squeeze a lemon in a bowl and place a cotton ball in the juice. Apply on your face as if you would remove make-up at least once a day. Visible effects of this treatment will be seen over time, so be persistent!

It lightens the hair

You can get your hair lighter in color by using a bit of lemon juice. When you apply lemon on your hair,, make sure it is sunny outside, because it is necessary to expose yourself to sunlight for at least an hour. If you want to get a less intense effect, mix half a cup of lemon juice with half a cup of water. Hair color will open according to its texture.

A natural exfoliating method

Applied on the face, lemon juice removes excess sebum, invigorates and smoothens the skin. Lemon juice in combination with salt supports the skin's natural exfoliation, leaving the skin smoother and brighter.

Dental problems: Remedies for you can find in your pantry!

2011-11-19T18:55:00.000-08:00

Maybe you did not know, but the kitchen hides unexpected cures, which relieve toothaches and help to have fresh breath. This is how you get rid of toothache:

One of the most unbearable pains, the toothache usually occurs in the middle of the night, when it is more difficult to get to the dentist. You can find help in the pantry and the spice cabinet.

Garlic

Rub the gums around the painful with grounded garlic. If the pain is intense, you can keep the garlic on the gum for about an hour.

Coltsfoot/poppy seeds

If the symptoms appeared after an extraction, wash a few leaves of coltsfoot, apply them to the inflamed area and the ache will quickly disappear. You can also prepare an infusion of one teaspoon poppy seeds in a cup of boiling water. Rinse the mouth with it and the ache will gradually disappear.

Parsley/vanilla essence

Crushed fresh parsley leaves placed on the gum also sooths the pain, and so does vanilla essence. Soak a gauze in this essence and apply it on the aching tooth.

Cloves

Cloves help get rid of toothache caused by cavities. Rinse your mouth well with mouthwash (or with salt water), and chew a few cloves for a few minutes. You can also use them as a compress, as follows: crush a few cloves and put them on a gauze, then apply on the aching tooth. Keep the compress on your tooth until the pain disappears.

A fresh breath all day

Fresh mint is recommended for daily tooth brushing and oral hygiene. If you chew some leaf two to three times a day you will have a fresh breath.

For the same result, drink unsweetened mint tea after each meal, or chew some sunflower seeds and drink a glass of water. Pineapple juice removes mouth odors, while apples consumed daily help clean the teeth and remove bacteria that cause bad breath.

Season salads and other dishes with parsley. It keeps the breath fresh and banishes onion or garlic odors. If mouth odors persist, you should check your health because it can be a symptom of diseases such as diabetes, tonsillitis, sinusitis, gastrointestinal or mouth disorders.

Help for gum disease

Prepare a decoction of three tablespoons of chamomile flowers in a cup of water. Keep this hot tea in the mouth for a few minutes. Repeat the treatment four to five times a day. Equally effective is the infusion made of two tablespoons of water in one cup of water, used to gargle several times a day.

Infusion made of flowers and strains tops of melilot, collected during the flowering season has antiseptic, antibacterial, astringent, healing and anesthetic effect. It calms and has gingival anti-inflammatory effect. If your gums bleed after this treatment, go to the dentist.

Mouth and dental diseases (stomatitis, gingivitis) caused particularly by abnormal microbial flora, can be treated using the following remedies: bilberry, angelica, arnica, basil, sea buckthorn, mulberry, horseradish, licorice, hollyhock, nut, plantain, propolis, willow, sage, celery and garlic.

Did you eat too much? Chamomile will save you!

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Whether you use them as infusions, tinctures or powders, natural treatments are effective and help you have an easy digestion. It is therefore advisable to prepare beforehand some remedies for heartburn, bloating, constipation and indigestion.

Buckthorn for constipation

In case of constipation, the most widely used remedy is decoction of buckthorn. It is prepared by boiling one tablespoon of chopped buckthorn bark, for 15 minutes, in 250 ml of water. Drink the tea at night, before going to bed. You can also take buckthorn powder, one teaspoon, placed directly under the tongue for 10-15 minutes, and then swallowed with some water.

Combination for indigestion

Some plants that facilitate digestion are caraway, anise, coriander and fennel. Mix 20g of each, take a spoonful of this mixture and boil it 10 minutes in 200 ml of water in a covered pot. Drink one cup of tea after each meal.

Chamomile works against bloating

A hearty meal has often resulted in bloating. To resolve this problem, prepare a tea of two tablespoons of chamomile and two of fennel, as well as four tablespoons of mallow root, licorice and mint. Take two tablespoons of this mixture and scald them with two glasses of water. After five minutes, strain the liquid and sweeten the tea. Drink one quarter cup of tea during the day.

Potato works against heartburn

Spicy foods, fats, fruits, sweets, alcohol and fizzy drinks promote heartburn. In this case, drink a glass of plain water, because it dilutes the gastric acid and reduces burning. The same results can be obtained by drinking the fresh juice from a grated potato.

Basil removes nausea

Basil can help you get rid of unpleasant nausea. If necessary, drink an infusion of basil, prepared with one teaspoon of herb to a cup of water. You should drink one to two cups of tea per day. Lavender infusion is also efficient, prepared from 30g of plant per liter of water. You can drink two cups a day.

Remedies for Back Pain, Rheumatism and Arthritis

2011-09-30T16:40:00.000-07:00

The changing weather and gives us a hard time and the most affected are the joints. Rheumatism, arthritis or back pain is increasing during rainy weather. Here are some natural remedies that you can use.

Wheat bran baths against rheumatism

Boil the wheat bran, 1 liter of water to 4 tablespoons of bran, and then pour the content into the bathtub filled with hot water. Take 10 minutes baths daily.

Potato juice has anti-inflammatory effect

This is why potato juice is successfully used in treating joint pain, especially when combined with carrot juice. You can also use green barley juice, as it helps restore damaged cells and tissues of the joint (treatment lasts for at least 3 weeks).

Hot peppers help get rid of back pain

One of the most popular remedies for back pain is hot pepper. It contains a substance called capsaicin that has the extraordinary property of inhibiting the painful sensation. Massage the painful area with a mixture of equal amounts of glycerin and tincture of cayenne pepper.

Calendulas relieve arthritis

When the pain caused by arthritis is increasing, massage the painful spots with calendula tincture, or ointment from the same plant.

Tomato juice cleans Your Body

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Easy to prepare and full of vitamins, vegetable juices are a healthy menu for hot days. They cool you, give you energy, and regenerate the whole body.

Squeeze vegetables and drink their juice on a daily basis. Places in soups and broths, vegetables lose their properties. In their natural state they give you the amount of vitamins you need. With minimal effort from the digestive system, vegetables juices nourish and regenerate the entire body.

Tomato juice is recommended because it detoxifies the body, due to high content of pectin, a substance that has the ability to absorb bowel toxins. It is rich in minerals, especially calcium and iron, helps with fatigue and anemia, regenerates the body, it is refreshing, revitalizing, anti-infectious, detoxifying, eases digestion, and provides cell balancing.

Cucumber juice, a good diuretic

Through its high content of sulfur and silicon, cucumber juice helps hair growth. As it has no taste, you should drink it with beet juice. It helps treat rheumatism, diseases of the teeth and gums, but also in preventing hair loss and cracking nails.

Cabbage juice is anti-cancerous

Cabbage juice is known for its stimulating effect and normalization of digestion, but also for its anti-cancer action. Cabbage juice also contains iodine and vitamin C, being useful in constipation and skin rash. If you drink large amounts, cabbage juice can cause bloating, because of the waste decomposition action of the digestive tract. However cabbage juice is the most effective of all gastric bandages and healers. Drink it without salt.

Folk Remedies from Ratna Ling - 2012 Calendar

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Ratna Ling Retreat Center is home to a very diverse plant life. Many plants that grow here are purported to have therapeutic properties by practitioners of alternative medicine. Among them, the sage, also known as Virgin Mary’s flower, can be grown in a garden and used every day to purify the spirit. One sage leaf placed in a water bottle is enough to lift the mood. Other herbs, such as fennel, basil, mint, dill, parsley, garlic and lavender, are internationally renowned and used as folk remedies.

Ratna Ling is also a tomato paradise. Enjoyed in international cuisines, the tomato is a fruit full of vitamins and hidden remedies. While tomatoes color the summer and fall, the cabbage grows in winter. It is a veritable panacea, as it can cure about any condition of the body.

Ratna Ling is located in the heart of the redwood forest, the land of the sequoia - a real folk remedy for strength and longevity. Many other trees grow on this land, among which the fir tree is an old remedy used for a variety of diseases. The hawthorn blooms in May, a spectacular vision in pink and an invaluable remedy for the heart.

Herbal medicine, based on traditional folk remedies, is as old as humankind and as widespread as the occurrence of communities. Herbal medicine is based on an intimate and practical knowledge of plants, handed down for hundreds of generations, while acknowledging the unique needs of individuals. While diet, exercise, and increased self-awareness form the foundation of good health, fresh herbal therapy provides one of the key elements in the process of self-care.

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Dill Remedies

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Dill, an aromatic plant used as a spice in international cuisine, is a remedy for the problems faced by women at any age. It is recommended to eat at least three to four tablespoons of fresh dill daily. For nursing mothers, fresh dill stimulates lactation. A dill diet during lactation positively affects breast milk, protecting your baby from colic. As fresh dill leaves contain flavonoids with antioxidant properties, they soothe menstrual pain. Dill seed tincture stimulates the production of estrogen, delaying the aging process and maintaining the vigor of the breasts. A diet of fresh dill, with 20 g per day, followed in spring and autumn for 20 days, prevents osteoporosis after the age of 40. An infusion of one teaspoon of chopped fresh dill in a cup of boiling water is very good for relieving headaches. Infuse for about five minutes, and then strain. Drink two cups per day, preferably in the morning and in the evening after meals. You can also try to chew a few stalks of dill, which have beneficial effects on the nervous system.

Dill is a natural digestive, relieves insomnia and respiratory and menstrual disorders, and is even recommended to treat cancer. Dill has been used in the kitchen since ancient times. The flavonoids, minerals and amino acids in dill make it a true panacea. Its essential oil stimulates the gallbladder, and is therefore recommended in treating digestive problems. For the stomach, dill is antimicrobial, so it is a good internal disinfectant, used successfully in treating dysentery. Furthermore, studies have shown that dill essential oil can act as a slight sedative through the activation of hormones and enzymes with calming effect.

Dill is recommended to women having irregular periods because it normalizes the secretion of certain hormones. Its first effects will be seen within a month. In oral hygiene, dill is good to refresh the breath and remove infections of the mouth. It can be used after every meal as an effective breath freshener. Dill is good for nursing mothers because it stimulates lactation and is a perfect source of calcium for children. It is the perfect condiment for any cooked food, but also an ideal natural treatment for the whole family. Eat it fresh or use it every time you cook, and you will soon see its effects.

Dill tea stops hiccups
A good tea to stop hiccups is dill seed tea. Boil a teaspoon of seeds with 250 ml water for three minutes, and then drink this tea unsweetened.

Please consult with your doctor or a professional herbalist before using any herbal remedy.

Prevention with Basil

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Basil has been known since ancient times. Native to Sri Lanka and India, basil was brought to Europe during the expeditions of Alexander the Great. It is a holy plant in India, and was very much appreciated by the ancient Egyptians: bouquets of basil were found in their pyramids. An aromatic plant, basil is used in the culinary art as a seasoning for various dishes. Traditional medicine uses basil as a remedy for chronic gastritis and stomach aches. Its pharmacological actions are sedative, diuretic, and antiseptic. Starting from the essential oil content, as related to the other active elements, basil is recommended in the treatment of gastrointestinal and renal afflictions, bronchitis and fever. The use of basil leaf tea is recommended for nervous system fatigue, insomnia, and painful menstruation. To avoid the unpleasant effects of insect stings, rub the wounded spot with fresh basil leaves or juice from fresh basil plants.

Heart attack
Experimental medicine studies show that eating basil on a daily basis prevents heart attacks. Basil protects the coronary arteries from cholesterol deposits, keeps blood pressure under control, and has complex action on the central nervous system, protecting the cardiovascular system from the adverse effects of stress.

Food poisoning
A recent study shows that putting a single drop of essential basil oil in one liter of drinking water that is consumed throughout the day helps avoid many infections from bacteria consumed in food. Especially during the summer, these bacteria can produce food poisoning, with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Seasoning food with basil is recommended, especially during summer, because the volatile substances in basil keep the food unchanged for longer, protecting us from infections of the digestive tract.

Asthma
Consumed in salads, sauces or soups, basil protects the respiratory system from allergic reactions, preventing in good measure the relapse of pulmonary infection, and protecting the airways from inflammatory processes that lead to asthma.

Atherosclerosis
One of the secret benefits of Mediterranean cuisine on the cardiovascular system lies in the basil. Along with oregano, basil is the main spice used in flavoring sauces for pasta, but also in salads, and many types of pizza. Antioxidant substances contained in basil prevent plaque formation in arteries and keep blood vessels elastic.

Please consult with your doctor or a professional herbalist before using any herbal remedy.

Remedies with Mint

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Gallstones - mint helps with gallstones, thus the need for surgery is eliminated.
Nausea - mint has a slightly anesthetic effect on the gastric mucosa, reducing nausea.
Flatulence – by helping digestion, it reduces flatulence.
Gastric ulcer - mint helps relieve pain, and also heal stomach ulcers, but do not to use it if you have frequent heartburn.
Decongestant - whether you choose to drink or to inhale the fragrant steam of infused mint, this herb is a decongestant that streamlines nasal mucus and reduces inflammation.
Headache - mint oil can be an effective analgesic. Apply spearmint oil (in diluted solution) on the forehead and temples.
Muscle pain - whether you are frequently playing sports or only on weekends, make sure to keep some mint oil or a menthol-based cream in your medical kit. Use it for massage.
Toothache - due to its analgesic effect, mint is also used to relieve toothaches. Put a drop of peppermint oil on a pad and apply to the aching tooth.
Oral hygiene - mint oil kills viruses and bacteria. Add a few drops of mint oil in one cup of water to make a disinfecting mouthwash. For fresh breath put one or two mint oil drops on the tongue. Warning: Do not exceed this amount, or the mint oil will cause heartburn. A quantity of two teaspoons of mint oil ingested can be fatal.
Stimulates peripheral circulation - massage with mint essential oil stimulates peripheral circulation and reduces the feeling of tired legs. In summer, it is great to freshen up your swollen, tired, irritated feet. The sensation of coolness is wonderful. In the winter, if you take warm baths with salt and mint you will immediately get rid of fatigue.

Please consult with your doctor or a professional herbalist before using any herbal remedy.

The Benefits of Fir

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The green eternity of the fir tree is an unsolved mystery showing that, through the fir’s core must travel particularly strong saps that might be useful to man. The fir tree is an old remedy used in a variety of diseases. In ancient times, baths with fir tree were used to strengthen the weak and those recovering from illness, and for healing the bones and chest pain. Fir resin was used in greases for musculoskeletal infections or for healing wounds and burns. The fir tree’s fragrance was considered a true elixir for lung diseases. Chest problem patients were advised to go at night in a fir tree forest, where the conifers’ ethereal emanations immediately had a healing effect. In winter, it used to be customary to place freshly crushed fir needles and branches at the head of a patient with chest problems. The fir buds and honey syrup with healing virtues were used in treating asthma, asthmatiform bronchitis, and tuberculosis. Fir resin was used for fumigation. The smoke of fir resin was said to ward off disease, sorrow, and all evil spirits.

Fir buds are picked in the spring. The fir bud’s syrup is the best treatment for bronchitis, cough, and various diseases of the respiratory system. Fir buds mixed with honey are covered for six weeks, after which it is strained to obtain the syrup. The syrup can be taken one teaspoon at a time or diluted in a warm cup of tea. Drink it especially when coughing or having a chronic lung disease.

Baths with fir branches or buds

Pick a handful of buds and twigs (mainly tips) and put them in three liters of water. Boil for three hours, then strain. Pour this liquid into the bathtub. Baths with fir branches or buds are recommended in various conditions for the restoration of poor circulation, or against various infections, and even in cases of paralysis and stroke. The liquid obtained can be used against hemorrhoids, cystitis, and urinary tract or genital infections. Take a few 20 minutes baths every day for a few days.

Treatment with fir syrup

Fir trees secrete a large amount of aromatic oils with excellent healing effects. The fir needles’ syrup is made of fir needles loosened up from branches with a knife, washed and then crushed with a rolling pin. Fill a quarter jar with these fir needles, then fill with honey. Close tightly. Keep on stove or near a heat source for three weeks, then filter the obtained syrup. It has a strong fir smell (much stronger than the buds’ syrup). Use for the following conditions:

Persistent cough, decreased immunity of the respiratory system: Take half a teaspoon of fir needle syrup six times a day. The treatment lasts at least seven days and has anti-infectious, regenerative, and immunostimulating effects.
Excessive appetite: administered five minutes before and after the meal, one tablespoon of fir needles syrup, no water. This preparation is good also as dessert, because it inhibits the appetite for sweets for quite a long time.
Intellectual fatigue: take one or two teaspoons of fir needles syrup when you have to make an extended mental effort. The honey in the syrup nourishes the brain and balances blood glucose levels, while the volatile oil from fir needles is a good mental and psychic tonic.
Sterility in women: take a one or two months cure with fir needle syrup. Fir needles have a strong stimulation and regulation effect over the activity of women’s reproductive glands.

Compresses with boiled fir branches are an excellent cure for wounds that do not close, sprains and fractures that are hard to heal, and infections. Apply compresses on the affected area several times a day until healed. Fir tree resin ointment is recommended for healing burns, light cuts, rheumatism, hemorrhoids, asthenia, convalescence, muscle pain, hyper- and hypothyroidism, and as an adjuvant in multiple sclerosis.

Please consult with your doctor or a professional herbalist before using any herbal remedy.

Elderflower remedies

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Elderflowers have a refreshing and pleasant flavor, and are recognized as medicinal plant and magic herb. Elder can be used to treat conditions such as sinusitis, colds, fever, and prevent kidney and urinary tract infections. It has depurative and anti-inflammatory effects and helps combat degenerative processes. Fresh or dry elderflowers are used for therapeutic purposes as infusion, powder, tincture or oil. Elder has a blood cleanser and anti-inflammatory action, and therefore it is used to treat and prevent rheumatism and gout. Elder juice is a good general tonic with diuretic, antitoxic and depurative effects. A two week cure with one liter of elder juice a day has a remarkable effect in people with nervous exhaustion and fatigue.

Powder is obtained by fine grinding the dried flowers with electric coffee grinder. Store the obtained hermetically sealed in a glass jar, and place it somewhere dark and cold for a period of up to two weeks (because the volatile oils evaporate very quickly). Administer three times daily, one teaspoon on an empty stomach.

Tincture: place 15 tablespoons elderflower powder in a jar and add two glasses (400 ml) of 50° alcohol. Close the jar hermetically and allow to macerate for two weeks, after which the liquid is filtered and the resulting tincture is bottled is small, dark colored bottles. This remedy is administered four times a day, 50-100 drops, diluted in water.

Combined infusion: place three to four tablespoons of chopped elderflower to soak in half a liter of water for eight to ten hours, and then filter. The obtained preparation is set aside, and plant left after filtration is boiled in another half liter of water for five minutes, then allow to cool and filter. Finally, mix the two extracts to obtain about one liter of preparation, which is used internally (one to two cups a day) or externally in the form of compresses and wash.

Hot infusion is usually used only as an emergency remedy for its perspiration, febrifuge and antitussive effect, because during boiling the plant looses most of its therapeutic qualities. The hot infusion is prepared with a teaspoon of crushed dried herb and a cup (250 ml) of boiling water. Allow to infuse for ten to fifteen minutes, then filter and drink as hot as possible.

Elderflower oil: place 15 tablespoons of elderflower powder in a jar, and add half a liter of sunflower or olive oil. Close the jar tightly, let the flowers soak for two weeks, then filter the liquid. The resulted preparation is placed in a dark bottle and it is usually used as massage solution for people with dry skin.

Poultice with elderflower: chop a handful of flowers and leave for one to two hours to soak in warm water (40-50 C°). Apply for an hour long directly on the affected area, covering it with gauze.

Prevention with Garlic

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Cold and flu

The effects of garlic against flu are known for hundreds of years, and research studies have confirmed them. It was found that garlic contains more than 20 antiviral and antibacterial substances, so it is considered a true anti-flu medicine. Two cloves of garlic per day protect you from the cold, flu, respiratory problems, heart rate acceleration, or headaches. Also, if during a cold treatment you also eat garlic, the healing time is substantially reduced. In this case, garlic can be used in external poultices applied to the chest and back to remove hoarseness and cough.

Hypertension

A study done 12 years ago showed that people who ate garlic had significant reductions in blood pressure. A series of special treatments for hypertension have been released, with a high content of active substances similar to those of garlic.

Effeminacy

Testosterone in men can be enhanced with garlic. Garlic stimulates the testes and favors the increase of endocrine secretion of male hormones. These hormones help increase muscle mass in normal limits, increase sexual desire and develop traits such as courage or spirit of initiative.

Poor blood circulation

Blood circulation can be improved by regular consumption of garlic. This has been studied and demonstrated by German researchers in 1996. Those tested had peripheral artery disease. The experiment has proved that those who ate garlic had visibly improved their blood circulation.

Diabetes and gout

Garlic balances blood sugar levels, and prevents diabetic arterial disease and heart disease caused by diabetes. Meanwhile, garlic can treat gout, regulates metabolism, and because it is a natural diuretic, it helps to eliminate the excess urea in the blood.

Obesity

Garlic reduces fat storage in the body and hastens its elimination, and therefore it is recommended for people who want to lose weight. It can be easily "infiltrated" in diet recipes and slimming cures.

Otalgia

Garlic has analgesic effect and therefore can be used successfully in curing diseases of the teeth or ear. Wrap half a clove of garlic in gauze and insert one in each ear. It is important to take this natural treatment only after you have consulted a physician.

Cancer of the rectum and colon

A team of American doctors have made a scientific study on a group of people who consumed garlic and have consistently reached the following conclusion: if the food is introduced in the daily diet, the risk of colon cancer is reduced by 10% for meat consumers, and 50% for vegetarians.

Parsley Remedies

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From a medicinal point of view, parsley behaves as an anti-cancerous herb, anti-rheumatic, stimulant of digestion, of kidneys, eliminating toxins and kidney stones. Moreover, parsley seeds stimulate fertility, help against dependency upon alcohol and brain tumors. Between 25-30 mg of parsley a day are enough to provide the daily dosage of vitamin C. It is important to mention that parsley contains more vitamin C than lemon, orange, or any other fruit. It has abundant quantities of other vitamins and minerals such as: pro-vitamin A, vitamin B, E, K, beta-carotene, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, sodium, potassium, sulfur and calcium. It acts like an antioxidant, eliminating toxins and maintaining the elasticity of the blood vessels, it is a general stimulant, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-infectious, and anti-rachitic. Apart from these, parsley is a great neutralizer of the negative effects of smoking and dependence upon alcohol. Among other effects, it straightens the body and immune system, has a beneficial effect over the liver, spleen, digestive and endocrine organs.

Parsley leaves are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Parsley is composed of protein (20%), flavonoids that maintain blood cell membranes and act as an antioxidant, essential oils, iron, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, inositol, sulfur, vitamin K, beta-carotene and in particular, vitamin C. Thus, parsley helps the spleen and the stomach, improving digestion and preventing bloating and indigestion. Fats and proteins are digested easier. Furthermore, the calcium in parsley helps bones and teeth, the magnesium fixes calcium, the iodine helps the thyroid gland, and the amino acids prevent the development of tumors. The parsley leaf is four times richer in vitamin C than an orange and contains more iron than spinach.

Parsley relieves eye irritation. Lavage with parsley is recommended for excessive tearing. Make a decoction of 10 g of shredded parsley root to 250 ml of water. Boil 15 minutes and wash the eyes or use as a compress, twice a day, for as long as necessary.

Parsley is an excellent remedy for insect bites, specifically for bee or wasp stings. Rub the place with fresh parsley leaves to avoid inflammation and reduce pain.

A few parsley leaves help you get rid of bad breath and make your breath smell good. Moreover, parsley acts as a disinfectant medium of the upper airway, and it is highly recommended for people with respiratory problems.

Hay fever, ameliorated with onion

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Grate one large onion on the cheese grating surface of the shredder, take two tablespoons of the shredded onion and place it in a pot with little water, then boil bain-marie. Cover with a cone-shaped thicker paper with a small opening at its end. Place the nose next to this opening and inhale the vapors through each nostril, for a few minutes, or for as long as you can. Do this for three times a day. In a few days, the hay fever will disappear and it won’t come back for the rest of the year.

Blackcurrant treats allergies

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The blackcurrant is very appreciated for the alimentary and therapeutic value of its fruits, which contain an important complex of vitamins. The list of therapeutic properties of the blackcurrant fruits was presented in the 18th century by the abbot Bailley de Montaran, from the monastery of Dijon. He underlined their wonderful tonic qualities, considering the currant as being an elixir of youth. Containing tannin, vitamin C, potassium salts, and essential oil, the black currant is a good diuretic, anti-sclerotic, pectoral, sudorific, stomachic, anti-diaretic, anti-colitic, anti-stringent, hypotensive, and anti-rheumatic. Its leaves have a great diuretic capacity; they have anti-rheumatic effects, favoring the elimination of uric acids.

The fruits, leaves and buds of the blackcurrant have multiple effects in treating and preventing various diseases. Because it contains vitamin C, the blackcurrant is used in treating cardiovascular diseases, preventing cardiac insufficiency and vascular accidents, increasing the resistance of sanguine capillaries, reduces arterial hypertension. Also, it intensifies weak peripheral circulation caused by menopause, cleans the blood of toxins, wastes and cholesterol.

Blackcurrant buds extract

The action of the blackcurrant buds extract is focused specifically on the adrenal glands, stimulating their cortex, causing the release of products with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic action. The blackcurrant was assigned with the “cortisone-like” action, because it behaves like a natural cortisone, but without its toxicity. Glycerin macerate of blackcurrant buds present the following mechanisms of action: activates and stimulates 11-oxy-steroids and increase the levels of corticosteroids important as endogenous activators of response in inflammatory processes. The main clinical indication of the blackcurrant buds extract is the prophylaxis and treatment of allergies and inflammatory states of different etiology (mechanical, chemical, immunological or infectious). For permanent sensitivity to allergens (house dust, medicines, food, etc.), it is recommended a regular treatment for two or three months, with two months break, for a long time. For seasonal allergies (pollen, grass, etc.), it is indicated for susceptible individuals to pursue a treatment with Ribes nigrum before the allergens that affect them emerge, and until their disappearance.