Chinese Health Theraphy

Archive for December, 2011

Sometimes called the Palmetto Sabal or berry is native to North America. The berries of the plant are used medicinally for the treatment of prostate hyperplasia and used to treat chronic infections of the urinary tract.

The berries are used to treat testicular atrophy, impotence, enlarged prostate, low libido in men, and as a general tonic to nourish the body.

Other uses include treatment of infertility in women treated for breast (mammary gland) underdeveloped, increased lactation, painful menstrual periods, such as anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, and as a tonic and expectorant for mucous membranes, particularly the bronchi.

It is believed that saw palmetto extract can reduce the amount of dihidrotesterona (an active form of testosterone) located in the prostate. The Palmetto also reduces the actions of inflammatory substances that may contribute to benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH (nonmalignant growth of the prostate gland).

Numerous clinical studies facts have proven that a daily dose of the extract liposterólico Palmetto Berries is a safe and effective treatment for symptoms of BPH.

For benign prostatic hyperplasia early, many people take 320 mg. liposterólico daily herbal extract in capsules of Palm Hearts are rich in fatty acids, sterols, and esters. It may take four to six weeks to see results, if there is improvement, Palmetto should be used continuously.

The palmetto extract does not interfere with the accurate measurement of the specific antigen a marker for prostate cancer.

Use palmetto extract for this condition should occur only after a complete checkup and a medical diagnosis.

It has many properties, facilitate the excretory activity of the kidneys, removes fluid from the tissues and is considered a valuable medicine.

Contains quercetin, so that helps fight inflammatory bowel processes. For its part, sulfur compounds and the flavonoid quercetin that have are useful in preventing the proliferation of cancerous processes.

or its wealth of aniline gives properties that help thin the blood and prevent clots, is valuable in preventing circulatory diseases, such as cholesterol , hypertension and atherosclerosis among others. It helps fight inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract and is an excellent, as it encourages the liver and gallbladder. Provides excellent results in liver diseases, thus lowering the putrid toxins in the intestine.

Externally, it is a good disinfectant for the skin and is useful against insect bites, thanks to its antibacterial, fights warts, removes dandruff and itching of chilblains.

Home Remedies with onion

1) Cough Syrup

Calms cough and should be taken several times a day. Put five tablespoons of brown sugar and two julienne red onions in a saucepan and bring to simmer. At the end you will get a dark syrup, which you have to strain to which you will add a squeezed lemon.

2) To remove warts

The broth of onion crushed in vinegar and applied two or three times a day helps combat.

3) purifying broth with onions

It’s cleanser, cleanses the intestines and is an excellent diuretic, which helps eliminate toxins. Three liters of water, add four or five branches of celery , four blocks and four small onions. After cooking, strain and add lemon you when to drink. Grab a cup half an hour before each meal.

The maro is a medicinal plant that has an average height not exceeding 30cm. The branches of maro , on the other hand, grows right and are coated with a clear white color. Along the full extent of the maro is surrounded by numerous leaves (they are oval and very small). The period of prosperity that corresponds to the maro is around the months of spring .

Those who are willing to collect this plant to take advantage of its many medicinal effects need to know, first, that the section is more convenient is the flower parts. Some of the most important uses are made ​​of Maro are the remedy for asthma, diuretic and general tonic. The maro also can be very successful as a cure for migraine. In many cases, this plant also can relieve various ailments of stomach origin.

If you want to prepare an infusion made ​​from maro not need much more than 30 grams per liter of ground water. At the break we will have to leave heating boil for 15 minutes and finally remove from heat. We can only plant debris straining and drinking. The best results we can get by drinking the infusion of maro are if we use this plant for its excellent effects as a tonic and digestive remedy. Another alternative available to take advantage of the maro as medicine is to prepare a wine maro. We just need to mix about 30 grams of this herb with a pint of sherry or other wine similar (add both flowers and stems of the same). The recommended dose of this tract is a wine glass a day (always after a main meal of the day).

The corridor thistle is an herb celebrated in different parts of the world for its excellent medicinal properties. The binomial name given to this species is that of Eryngium campestre. This is a species in its chemical composition includes components such as saponins, sucrose, Kinesins, inulin, potassium salts, alkaloids, malic acid, citric acid and oxalic acid, essential oils and other elements very beneficial for the body.

The main medicinal effects that are known by the Thistle corridor are the remedial diuretic, appetizer, astringent, antidiarrheal and expectorant. This plant also is very powerful to improve cases of bronchitis, fever, hypertension and edema of all kinds. It is important, however, be cautious about prescribing Thistle corridor to children under two years. If you were to take this herb to use as a remedy for hypertension is necessary to our decision to a doctor or specialist in natural medicine.

To take advantage of these benefits of the Thistle corridor naturally we can use different preparations. The thistle tea broker, for example, is prepared with only a tablespoon of herb per cup of water to be heated. They need to heat the mixture for 10 minutes (once you boiled). The recommended dose of this tea is 3 to 4 cups a day. Based on the Thistle corridor can also prepare an excellent fluid extract or tincture. The recommended dose of fluid extract of thistle corridor is between 30 and 50 drops per day (this amount should be divided into three doses). Tincture of Thistle corridor, otherwise, should be consumed in doses of no more than 100 drops per day (divided into three times).

The flowering season for spruce is concentrated in the months of spring (the ripening of the fruits of this plant, on the other hand, always takes place in the fall). If we are interested in making the collection of this kind we must know that you can collect both the leaves as the buds and resin from this plant. In the spruce bark found considerable amounts of minerals, tannins and cellulose. Turpentine is one of the key components in this species.

Among the properties we mention that of fir balsam , remedy antiseptic, rubefacient, expectorant and general remedy for all kinds of conditions in the airways. Basic ways to prepare for the fir include the use of tinctures, infusions and extracts.

If you want to prepare an effective infusion of this plant we use a piece of bark for every liter of water and heat to bring to a boil. Tincture of fir, otherwise you can buy in any shop. The recommended dose of this tincture is 10 to 20 drops per day (divided into three different shots). The extract of this plant, on the other hand, can take advantage of both dry and fluid state. Other uses of spruce less publicized (but no less effective) include the application of derivatives of this plant as an ointment, baths, poultices and inhalations.

The caraway is a medicinal plant that has root fusiform, glabrous surface and oblong leaves. The binomial name that corresponds to this species is Carum carvi. This plant, which belongs to the Umbelliferae family, on the other hand, gives white flowers and has cylindrical fruits that grow on an annual basis at fixed times. The typical growth area for the plant caraway are the mountainous areas and wetlands around the world.

The chemical composition of the caraway can find considerable percentages of essential oils (such as limonene, carveol, carvone, dhidrocarvona, proteins, resins, tannins and fatty acids. Among the plant’s medicinal uses caraway some of the highlights are the apply this plant in case of toothache or headache. Caraway is also very effective in countering coughing and improve cases of painful menstruation.

To benefit from this plant, otherwise it can be consumed in various ways (although the classic presentation is as an infusion). The method may be more effective, too, is this presentation as an infusion. To make an infusion of Caraway, first, we use a teaspoon of fruits of this plant (previously crushed) per liter of water we are going to prepare. This mixture should be strained after 10 minutes and all the tea should be taken very hot (it is best to do it in small sips).

It is proven that caraway seeds are also beneficial properties to clean the intestines of accumulated waste and get rid of flatulence. Caraway fruits may also be used by its excellent aromatic content (reminiscent of fennel and anise, among other herbs).

The uses and properties of clove make this species one of the most interesting for those looking for medical applications in the plant kingdom. The nail is a plant also known under the scientific name of Eugenia caryiophyllata. This species is part of the family Myrtaceae and has flowers with five petals each. The typical growth area for the plant cloves are the valleys, hills and wetlands with a land rich in mineral components of all kinds.

The typical flowering time of this herb is concentrated in the summer months. If you look at the chemical composition of clove plant find a lot of components such as caryophyllene, essential oils, eugenol, pinene, and methyl salicylate caryophyllin. Among the medicinal uses of this species include the most important are those of healing, antiseptic, carminative, and general remedy for conditions skin (such as ulcers and skin problems).

There are numerous ways to build a plant like the nail with medicinal uses. The most important are as a tea, tincture and essence. Clove infusion is prepared with only 10g of herb per liter of water. After boiling this mixture for about 10 minutes we can reserve it for drinking. The recommended dose is up to 3 cups per day. Benefits for making tincture of this species, on the other hand, we need to take 1 to 3 drops per day (dose may be repeated up to 3 times). The essence of cloves, as well as being good at internal uses can be applied to exterior form in a wide variety of conditions (for this we must use a clean cloth).

The radish is a medicinal plant that has an average height which is around 60cm and is called binomial Raphanus sativus. This species, moreover, has a fairly thick stem base. Radish leaves are rather large and are somewhat rough to the touch, presenting irregular boundaries.

The main flowering season radish plant takes place over the months of spring . This species, moreover, gives a result of elongated shape and pointed ends. The chemical composition of the radish plant found several vitamins such as vitamins B, C and vitamin P. At the same time we can harness the contribution of sulfur, magnesium and iodine, which provides this facility.

Radish is very popular in different civilizations for its strong power and its applications choleretic general antiseptic remedy. At the same time, the radish is used in case of liver problems. If we decide to purchase an already prepared horseradish syrup recommended dose that we take should not exceed 4 tablespoons a day. If access to a presentation of the plant horseradish powder best solution is to take between 5 and 10g a day. The fluid extract is extracted from the radish plant, on the other hand, is very effective in cases of liver problems in general. Should be administered approximately 30 drops per day (divided into three different shots). Finally, horseradish can also be used in the form of juice. The recommended dose of radish juice is one or two tablespoons a day (always before meals stronger every day). This juice has diuretic properties and alleviates various problems of hepatic origin.