Folk Remedies - Natural Health And Healing With Plants
David Slone
February 06, 2008
Folk Remedies are healing and wellness methods and techniques that make use of the natural healing properties of herbs and minerals. Here are a couple examples of how natural folk remedies can be used to promote good health and wellness.
St. Johns Wort
St. Johns Wort has been used for centuries for many ailments, internally and externally. It it used to help purify the blood, as well as a "blood-builder", and as an antiseptic. It is also used to treat depression and anxiety.
It is useful in treating sprains and bruises, and has been shown to be useful in preventing stretch marks when used in an oil preparation during pregnancy.
A very strong tea made with St. John´s Wort and then taken a teaspoonful 1-2 times a day helps to cleanse the blood and alleviate depression.
Another folk remedy is to put St. John´s Wort in a quart of whiskey, or moonshine along with some cherry bark for flavor and let it set for about 2 weeks. Take a teaspoonful to build blood and help cure the "blues".
To prevent stretch marks while pregnant: Take 1-2 handfuls of St. John´s Wort flowers and pound them in some olive oil and let set for week. Strain and use as needed.
Use pure St. John´s Wort oil applied to relieve hemorrhoids and to help bruises and muscle sprains to heal quicker.
Recent studies with St. John´s Wort has shown a great deal of effectiveness in fighting various types of cancer.
Clinical studies have actually shown that St. John´s Wort can be an effective treatment for depression. According to the studies St. John´s Wort is just as effective as standard anti-depression drugs, but with less side effects.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is reputed to be one of the very best natural folk remedies available, and there is plenty of evidence to back that claim.
Extensive reports and testimonies over the decades have shown that apple cider vinegar is one of the very best things you can do for your body and for your pets as well.
Apple cider vinegar has been used in Folk remedies for hundreds of years. It is used to help with weight-loss, to cure allergies, sinus infections, and as treatments for colds, flu, arthritis, gout, and many other problems.
Apple cider vinegar helps to break down excess fatty tissue and flush out toxins that accumulate and get stored in the body´s fat cells therefore helping the body to heal itself and rejuvenate one´s energy and stamina which will help induce weight loss through more physical activity. It also helps with acid reflux; A common problem in our society today due to poor dietary habits, stress, etc.
By adding a little bit of apple cider vinegar to your pet´s drinking water helps to keep fleas away and helps give your pet a beautiful and shiny coat.
If your pet suffers from arthritis then the apple cider vinegar will help with the cessation of the inflammation caused by arthritis in your pet´s joints, as well as your own. Try using apple cider vinegar and see the difference it can make for you.
To learn more about natural folk remedies and the wonderful healing properties of nature's herbs and minerals to help us and our loved ones to maintain good health and wellness visit www.folkremediesforyou.com. Learn about folk remedies for earaches and infections, eczema, toothaches, and many more complaints and ailments. Nature has provided well for us if we can only learn how to listen.
St. Johns Wort
St. Johns Wort has been used for centuries for many ailments, internally and externally. It it used to help purify the blood, as well as a "blood-builder", and as an antiseptic. It is also used to treat depression and anxiety.
It is useful in treating sprains and bruises, and has been shown to be useful in preventing stretch marks when used in an oil preparation during pregnancy.
A very strong tea made with St. John´s Wort and then taken a teaspoonful 1-2 times a day helps to cleanse the blood and alleviate depression.
Another folk remedy is to put St. John´s Wort in a quart of whiskey, or moonshine along with some cherry bark for flavor and let it set for about 2 weeks. Take a teaspoonful to build blood and help cure the "blues".
To prevent stretch marks while pregnant: Take 1-2 handfuls of St. John´s Wort flowers and pound them in some olive oil and let set for week. Strain and use as needed.
Use pure St. John´s Wort oil applied to relieve hemorrhoids and to help bruises and muscle sprains to heal quicker.
Recent studies with St. John´s Wort has shown a great deal of effectiveness in fighting various types of cancer.
Clinical studies have actually shown that St. John´s Wort can be an effective treatment for depression. According to the studies St. John´s Wort is just as effective as standard anti-depression drugs, but with less side effects.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is reputed to be one of the very best natural folk remedies available, and there is plenty of evidence to back that claim.
Extensive reports and testimonies over the decades have shown that apple cider vinegar is one of the very best things you can do for your body and for your pets as well.
Apple cider vinegar has been used in Folk remedies for hundreds of years. It is used to help with weight-loss, to cure allergies, sinus infections, and as treatments for colds, flu, arthritis, gout, and many other problems.
Apple cider vinegar helps to break down excess fatty tissue and flush out toxins that accumulate and get stored in the body´s fat cells therefore helping the body to heal itself and rejuvenate one´s energy and stamina which will help induce weight loss through more physical activity. It also helps with acid reflux; A common problem in our society today due to poor dietary habits, stress, etc.
By adding a little bit of apple cider vinegar to your pet´s drinking water helps to keep fleas away and helps give your pet a beautiful and shiny coat.
If your pet suffers from arthritis then the apple cider vinegar will help with the cessation of the inflammation caused by arthritis in your pet´s joints, as well as your own. Try using apple cider vinegar and see the difference it can make for you.
To learn more about natural folk remedies and the wonderful healing properties of nature's herbs and minerals to help us and our loved ones to maintain good health and wellness visit www.folkremediesforyou.com. Learn about folk remedies for earaches and infections, eczema, toothaches, and many more complaints and ailments. Nature has provided well for us if we can only learn how to listen.
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