There are all types of old wives’ tales about how herbs cured coughs and colds. And many people today still claim that it was Grandma’s tonic that cured what ailed them! Whether or not this is true, there are many old herbal remedies that are still in use today — things like jewel weed to help relieve poison ivy, or rose hips added to vitamin C.

Health specialists have found that herbs have some powerful healing properties. Even herbs that you find growing in ditches or your own back yard can be useful for treating common problems like coughs, bee stings, sore muscles, allergies, and rashes.

Some natural herb remedies seem to work better than prescribed medications. For example, clove oil can relieve a toothache as well as any gel you can buy, chamomile tea works wonders as a sleep aid, and peppermint can help with heartburn better than some anacids. When you start researching herbal remedies you may be surprised what these little weeds can do for your health.

Some other examples include:

Allspice — mouthwash, pain relief
Caraway — menstrual cramps
Cayenee Pepper — arthritis pain
Chicory — dissolves gallstones, cleans the liver
Dill — insomnia
Fennel — bad breath
Garlic — antibiotic
Ginger — thins the blood
Horseradish — chest congestion
Oregano — reduces fever
Parsley — bad breath
Mint — heartburn, stomach aches
Mustard — sprains
Rosemary — antioxidant
Sage — insect bites, stings
Tarragon — insomnia, depression

Of course, there is always the possibility of an allergic reaction to any form of medication — whether prescribed, over the counter, or even natural herbs. This is why it is always important to speak with a medical professional before you decide to try any type of self medication with natural herbs. Just as some people are allergic to things like milk and strawberries, someone could be just as allergic to valerian or burdock.

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