Chinese Health Theraphy

Posts Tagged ‘flowers’

The therapeutic use of this plant was known in antiquity and no text, including herbaria shows, spoke before the fifteenth century. In 1546 the naturalist Bock attributed to the dandelion a diuretic, while a German pharmacist of the sixteenth century, attributed to the plant under salve (ie able to quickly heal the wounds). Later in the century. Seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the doctors will talk about it extensively Umbrian abbot Kneipp.

The Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale Weber), also known by the common names of “Rejete”, “dandelion”, “dog’s tooth”, “fat pigs”, “piascialetto”, “pisciacani”, “wild chicory head” and “burda chicory, is one of the best known and most widely used herbs in the popular culture. Modern research has confirmed its properties choleretic (increases bile flow) and cholagogic (stimulates bile secretion), useful in case of jaundice, gallstones and type of liver failure.

He owned a bitter digestive tonic and useful for poor appetite and dyspepsia (digestive disorders). Finally, the dandelion is considered a mild laxative (favors the evacuation of faeces) and a soothing hemorrhoidal inflammation. Its function is reflected in the Detoxifying impure and unhealthy, making them fresh and bright.

Suitable for combating and resolving acne, has detoxifying properties, diuretic and purifying. Although not a toxic plant, it should be medical advice in the event that you want to use it, because it is contraindicated in cases of inflammation or obstruction of the bile ducts in gastritis, ulcers and anti-inflammatory therapy durations.

The infusion of the flowers has cosmetic applications and as a lotion to lighten freckles. The decoction of root used as a lotion for the face has invigorating restoring the normal color of skin.

In the kitchen finds many uses dandelion in spring salads, in soups, omelets and quiches. The flower buds are used for the preparation of pickles.

The Erica (Calluna vulgaris) was known in antiquity for the use of wood suitable for packaging purposes and cover the roofs of the huts. In the Middle Ages were appreciated the properties of the plant to “break the stones of the bladder. “

The heather has diuretic properties, recognized since ancient times, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, especially urinary tract infections.

Traditionally used as an antiseptic in diseases and disorders of the kidneys, urinary tract and in preventing gallstones. For its sedative and diuretic is also used in uric acid, gout and rheumatism.a is the natural remedy best suited for those who follow a die

Heather honey, however, is very popular even though it is a rarity in Italy because it is confined to small areas. E ‘instead of an important and well known beyond the Alps, in the regions of influence of the ocean or the mountains of northern Europe (but also in North America and New Zealand).

The pink flowers bloom in small groups meeting from spring to autumn.

Some oils considered safe and both are very effective for our purposes. Considered by some the most potent immune Provocative oil is available, although it wrong ‘eucalyptus smell “is a challenge for some. But the same family in other oils is very effective, and more pleasant to use: Nilgiri Radiata, Bay Laurel, Melissa, Tea Tree, for (use thyme family, just select Linalool chemotype), Ravensara, henna, Rosalina, hyssop and lavender are excellent choices. For home or clinical use, a Excellent Starter ‘formula’ and choose any of these three oils together in equal parts can be mixed. and even better, choose one of the oils showed a “family” from: eucalyptus “cineol” oil, florals with lavender, herbs and from Melissa. (because of high costs and Melissa’s extraordinary power, that other oils can be used in the section about 1/5th).

Mixing any three of these oils will create a synergy effect (it seems more complex essential oils are chemically more antiviral action, and replicates the way the mix). Such a special formula can be made: 1 milliliter Bay Laurel, eucalyptus, and lavender, plus 8 drops of each of Melissa. This recipe a diffuser, or as a carrier oil blended directly into the top could be. Career in one ounce, this one (for use legs) 2 ounces of carrier concentration in 10%, will apply to the rest of the body and as a bath oil. Based on his age required for children continue to fall as the recipe. Essential oils high, actually used by children below the thin (really powerful to be so scared, it’s the rule! Should). Read the rest of this entry »