Can chamomile and ginseng help relieve stomach pain, reduce acne and cure fatigue?
Since ancient times, oils extracted from flowers, leaves and roots have been used to treat everything from infections, arthritis and insomnia, to stress and anxiety.
Today, many people are demanding a more holistic approach to health care. According to a recent survey from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 36 percent of Americans over 18 use some form of alternative medicine.
These days, herbs have not only found their way into pill bottles, but also into our beauty products, food and drinks.
Simply scan your local health food store and you'll find such beverages as Ginseng Rush and Rush Cola from V-Net Beverage Inc. (VNTB.PK), energy drinks that increase physical endurance and vitality without synthetic additives or caffeine.
So which herbs are good for you and what purposes do they serve? Whether you're looking to avert health problems, relieve a temporary ailment or simply uplift your spirit, the healing powers of the following herbs will help boost your well-being the natural way.
* Green tea. Tea drinking has a long tradition in China, India and the Middle East, and has been revered for its medicinal benefits. Researchers are finding the antioxidants in tea can actually be strong preventative medicine for cancers, heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure and even bad breath.
* Chamomile. It is said to relieve stress and insomnia; reduce swelling, abdominal pain and fever; and even treat dry hair and digestive problems.
* Rhodiola rosea. It is believed to increase endurance, help your body resist high altitude sickness, and treat fatigue, depression, anemia, cold and flu.
* White peony. Used to purify the blood, relax muscles and relieve cramps, white peony has long been a favorite of runners because it helps relieve muscle spasms and pain.
* Passion flower. This herb has a calming effect like a mild tranquilizer and treats insomnia and anxiety. It also has been known to kill bacteria and relieve inflammation in eye infections.
* Garlic. A natural antibiotic, garlic protects from infection, improves circulation, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. According to the National Cancer Institute, there is compelling evidence that garlic acts as an anti-carcinogen.
* American ginseng. Ginseng has a long history of treating fatigue. It has traditionally been used to boost the immune system and provide energy. For 25 years, Robert Corr, president of V-Net Beverage Inc., has been mixing up a whole new form of healthy refreshment with the natural uplifting powers of Wisconsin-grown American ginseng.
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