Link:http://www.teatronaturale.com/article/1505.html
Eczema is a condition in which skin gets inflamed and forms pustules onto the skin. Eczema has typical characterization of flakiness, itching, dryness and redness. It normally affects the upper chest, neck, arms, back of the knees, face and wrists.
The cause of eczema is found to be because of the deficiency in nutrition, cold and dry weather, body toxins, allergies, faulty metabolism, or varicose veins. Before going on to the dermatologists you can try on to some of the simple home remedies for eczema.
Simple Home Remedies for Eczema:
- Coconut oil: Using coconut oil helps in softening the skin and preventing the itches.
- Mudpack: Applying mudpack over the affected area provides great relief.
- Sunbath: Sunbath helps to kill the harmful bacteria that presents in the layer of dry skin.
- Herbal Treatment: Paste made of camphor and sandalwood powder provides effective relief on applying to the affected area. Neem a good herb that helps to wash away the infection causing bacteria from the body.
- Water Treatment: you can make use of cold compresses and cold wet fomentations methods to treat eczema. You need to reapply the compress once it has been warmed off.
- Spearmint Leaf: Juice of spearmint leaf helps to heal the rashes.
- Almond Leaf: Make almond leaf pulp on mixing with water and use it is as an ointment in order to treat eczema.
- Papaya seeds: Mash the papaya seed and apply it on the affected area
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Herbs are a unique way to beat winter, sickness and tasteless food
Link:http://www.northiowanews.com/articles/2010/01/27/britt_news/02herbs.txt
By Megan VerHelst
Forget the cold. Forget all the white stuff and forget going to the doctor. Area residents can find solace and comfort in all different forms of green, most of which can be grown in their own backyards.
One doesn't need to be an environmental enthusiast to enjoy the variety of benefits herbs have to offer. From thyme to basil to rosemary, herbs carry numerous uses ranging from culinary to medicinal. In addition, herbs are easy to grow and provide a little green relief to long winter days.
“If you decide to experiment in growing and using herbs, you will grow to love it as I do,” said Britt resident Marvea Smidt, owner of Marvea Mary's and avid herb enthusiast. “There is never an end to what you can learn.”
Herbs can be grown in gardens alongside other plants and vegetables. Different varieties can be grown in pots inside a house. For others, it may be easier to run to a store like Marvea Mary's, where numerous different herbs are available to area residents- some of which are sold in the original state, others that are made into teas, jellies and bath products.
Smidt is not a professional, but her experience with herbs dates back to her childhood. Since then, she said she loves to study and read books about different kind of herbs.
“I remember my aunt Sadie and her herb garden that she was so proud of,” Smidt said. “I used to go there and rub the leaves of the herbs, and she would tell me about them and how good they were for you.”
TO A BOTANIST, an herb is a plant without a woody stem. To a gardener, an herb is a plant used to compliment food or utilized for medicinal and household purposes. Herbs can also be a part of a shrub- such is the case with rosemary- or a tree, from which bay leaves originate.
Smidt's herb garden boasts both annual and perennial plants. She said she plants her annuals inside her house in March, while her perennials- including tarragon, lemon balm and lavender- go in her herb garden.
Other herbs Smidt plants herself include anise, cinnamon and opal, to which Smidt said she is partial.
“It was my mother's name, and it makes a beautiful jelly,” she said.
Smidt typically dries her own herbs. Early in the morning, Smidt goes to her herb garden and harvests the herbs she wants to dry. She washes and dries the herbs before laying each leaf on a lined cookie sheet. The sheets are then placed in a well-ventilated room- like a sun porch- to dry.
Once dry, Smidt stores the herbs in glass canning jars. Some herb growers, Smidt said, prefer to dry their herbs in a microwave or stove, although she added many herbs lose color that way.
From the numerous different herbs she grows, Smidt said it is hard to choose a favorite. She said if she had to choose, she would choose lemon balm, an herb with a fruity smell and a hint of mint.
“Bees love lemon balm, but mosquitoes hate it,” she said. “Also, toss lemon balm into a fire so bugs won't bother the people gathered around it.”
Although Smidt has her favorite herbs, there are some herbs that stand above others in popularity. Ten of the most popular herbs, Smidt said, are parsley, chives, rosemary, thyme, dill, mint, marjoram, oregano, sage and basil.
While many may recognize these herbs as common culinary ingredients, Smidt said each one carries its own medicinal benefits-
- Parsley is rich in in iron and vitamins A, B and C. It also acts as a natural breath freshener.
- Chives are a good source of calcium and are believed to strengthen nails and teeth.
- Rosemary, used in tea, is an antidote for stress.
- Thyme, also used in tea, can be used to help cure a cough.
- Dill seeds seeped in water can be used to help settle an upset stomach.
- Mint is an herb that can be used in a variety of home remedies and is used in cures to relieve indigestion, flatulence and colic.
- Marjoram gargles and teas help to relieve sinus congestion and symptoms of hay fever.
- Oregano acts as a digestive aid.
- Sage helps to treat sore gums and mouth ulcers.
- Basil, which is a member of the mint family, is also recommended to aid digestive problems. It can also be used to help relieve stomach cramps, vomiting and constipation.
AS WELL AS these herbs, one might recognize a variety of other popular herbs commonly used for medicinal purposes.
- Juice squeezed from aloe leaves is often used to relieve burns.
- Cayenne pepper can be used to relieve upset stomachs, cold symptoms, tooth and muscle aches.
- Chamomile, used in tea, is good for colds, headaches and to relieve anxiety.
- Garlic is a good aid for infections, respiratory problems and sore throats.
- Ginger is great for symptoms of influenza, bronchitis, sinus congestion, morning and motion sickness.
SMIDT SAID this is just a few of many natural herbs.
“There are so many herbs with culinary and medicinal qualities,” she said. “These are just a drop in the bucket.”
Herbs can also be used as companion plants in vegetable gardens. Smidt said companion planting may actually influence vegetable growth and attract or repel different insects.
Before using any herb, Smidt said it is essential to consult a physician before starting a specific regimen.
But above all, Smidt said people should have fun with their herbal ventures.
“If you're interested in plants in general, herbs go right along with that interest,” she said. “With herbs, it's always something different- you're always going to learn something new.”
By Megan VerHelst
Forget the cold. Forget all the white stuff and forget going to the doctor. Area residents can find solace and comfort in all different forms of green, most of which can be grown in their own backyards.
One doesn't need to be an environmental enthusiast to enjoy the variety of benefits herbs have to offer. From thyme to basil to rosemary, herbs carry numerous uses ranging from culinary to medicinal. In addition, herbs are easy to grow and provide a little green relief to long winter days.
“If you decide to experiment in growing and using herbs, you will grow to love it as I do,” said Britt resident Marvea Smidt, owner of Marvea Mary's and avid herb enthusiast. “There is never an end to what you can learn.”
Herbs can be grown in gardens alongside other plants and vegetables. Different varieties can be grown in pots inside a house. For others, it may be easier to run to a store like Marvea Mary's, where numerous different herbs are available to area residents- some of which are sold in the original state, others that are made into teas, jellies and bath products.
Smidt is not a professional, but her experience with herbs dates back to her childhood. Since then, she said she loves to study and read books about different kind of herbs.
“I remember my aunt Sadie and her herb garden that she was so proud of,” Smidt said. “I used to go there and rub the leaves of the herbs, and she would tell me about them and how good they were for you.”
TO A BOTANIST, an herb is a plant without a woody stem. To a gardener, an herb is a plant used to compliment food or utilized for medicinal and household purposes. Herbs can also be a part of a shrub- such is the case with rosemary- or a tree, from which bay leaves originate.
Smidt's herb garden boasts both annual and perennial plants. She said she plants her annuals inside her house in March, while her perennials- including tarragon, lemon balm and lavender- go in her herb garden.
Other herbs Smidt plants herself include anise, cinnamon and opal, to which Smidt said she is partial.
“It was my mother's name, and it makes a beautiful jelly,” she said.
Smidt typically dries her own herbs. Early in the morning, Smidt goes to her herb garden and harvests the herbs she wants to dry. She washes and dries the herbs before laying each leaf on a lined cookie sheet. The sheets are then placed in a well-ventilated room- like a sun porch- to dry.
Once dry, Smidt stores the herbs in glass canning jars. Some herb growers, Smidt said, prefer to dry their herbs in a microwave or stove, although she added many herbs lose color that way.
From the numerous different herbs she grows, Smidt said it is hard to choose a favorite. She said if she had to choose, she would choose lemon balm, an herb with a fruity smell and a hint of mint.
“Bees love lemon balm, but mosquitoes hate it,” she said. “Also, toss lemon balm into a fire so bugs won't bother the people gathered around it.”
Although Smidt has her favorite herbs, there are some herbs that stand above others in popularity. Ten of the most popular herbs, Smidt said, are parsley, chives, rosemary, thyme, dill, mint, marjoram, oregano, sage and basil.
While many may recognize these herbs as common culinary ingredients, Smidt said each one carries its own medicinal benefits-
- Parsley is rich in in iron and vitamins A, B and C. It also acts as a natural breath freshener.
- Chives are a good source of calcium and are believed to strengthen nails and teeth.
- Rosemary, used in tea, is an antidote for stress.
- Thyme, also used in tea, can be used to help cure a cough.
- Dill seeds seeped in water can be used to help settle an upset stomach.
- Mint is an herb that can be used in a variety of home remedies and is used in cures to relieve indigestion, flatulence and colic.
- Marjoram gargles and teas help to relieve sinus congestion and symptoms of hay fever.
- Oregano acts as a digestive aid.
- Sage helps to treat sore gums and mouth ulcers.
- Basil, which is a member of the mint family, is also recommended to aid digestive problems. It can also be used to help relieve stomach cramps, vomiting and constipation.
AS WELL AS these herbs, one might recognize a variety of other popular herbs commonly used for medicinal purposes.
- Juice squeezed from aloe leaves is often used to relieve burns.
- Cayenne pepper can be used to relieve upset stomachs, cold symptoms, tooth and muscle aches.
- Chamomile, used in tea, is good for colds, headaches and to relieve anxiety.
- Garlic is a good aid for infections, respiratory problems and sore throats.
- Ginger is great for symptoms of influenza, bronchitis, sinus congestion, morning and motion sickness.
SMIDT SAID this is just a few of many natural herbs.
“There are so many herbs with culinary and medicinal qualities,” she said. “These are just a drop in the bucket.”
Herbs can also be used as companion plants in vegetable gardens. Smidt said companion planting may actually influence vegetable growth and attract or repel different insects.
Before using any herb, Smidt said it is essential to consult a physician before starting a specific regimen.
But above all, Smidt said people should have fun with their herbal ventures.
“If you're interested in plants in general, herbs go right along with that interest,” she said. “With herbs, it's always something different- you're always going to learn something new.”
Home remedies can be used to cure sickness
Link:http://bgnews.com/city/home-remedies-can-be-used-to-cure-sickness/
By Bobby Waddle
Students suffering from dry skin, stomach aches and runny noses can seek relief in the form of home remedies sold at local shops such as the Happy Badger and Squeaker's Cafe.
"We sell quite a few of them," said Squeaker's co-owner Heather Andre.
A popular remedy at the Happy Badger is homemade soap produced by chemist Carolyn Wuenstel, which is designed specifically to feed the skin with natural oils such as coconut and palm.
"It's as much about what's not in my soap as what's in it," Wuenstel said, stressing the absence of synthetic detergents that can be tough on the skin.
According to About.com's Alternative Medicine page, dryness, redness, irritation and damage to protective skin layers are effects of synthetics, leaving the skin vulnerable to infection.
Other useful remedies sold at Happy Badger include the neti pot, which can be used for cleansing sinuses by pouring warm salt water into one nostril and flushing it out the other.
"If you have allergies, it cleanses everything," said Wuenstel, but she cautioned that pouring water into the nose can be difficult for some to handle.
"You might use [it] to treat nasal allergies, sinus problems or colds," said Dr. James T. Li of the Mayo Clinic on mayoclinic.com. "Some neti pot enthusiasts say that regular use of a neti pot is more effective for nasal allergy and sinus symptoms than are over-the-counter medications."
Regular use is key to understanding several home remedies, according to nutrition and Chinese herbology expert Roger Drummer, a diplomat of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
"Most natural remedies are designed to maintain homeostasis -- an equilibrium in your body," Drummer said.
He also said that many herbal supplements help the body make up for lost nutrients in an unbalanced diet, boosting the body's existing functions, while many medicines are formulated to kill a disease without nourishing the body.
A common herbal supplement is ginger root, which is used to strengthen the digestive system by dissolving phlegm and balancing out stomach fluid, Drummer said. Happy Badger co-owner Donna Cohen said ginger is equally effective in treating nausea, as it is a tea ingredient.
By Bobby Waddle
Students suffering from dry skin, stomach aches and runny noses can seek relief in the form of home remedies sold at local shops such as the Happy Badger and Squeaker's Cafe.
"We sell quite a few of them," said Squeaker's co-owner Heather Andre.
A popular remedy at the Happy Badger is homemade soap produced by chemist Carolyn Wuenstel, which is designed specifically to feed the skin with natural oils such as coconut and palm.
"It's as much about what's not in my soap as what's in it," Wuenstel said, stressing the absence of synthetic detergents that can be tough on the skin.
According to About.com's Alternative Medicine page, dryness, redness, irritation and damage to protective skin layers are effects of synthetics, leaving the skin vulnerable to infection.
Other useful remedies sold at Happy Badger include the neti pot, which can be used for cleansing sinuses by pouring warm salt water into one nostril and flushing it out the other.
"If you have allergies, it cleanses everything," said Wuenstel, but she cautioned that pouring water into the nose can be difficult for some to handle.
"You might use [it] to treat nasal allergies, sinus problems or colds," said Dr. James T. Li of the Mayo Clinic on mayoclinic.com. "Some neti pot enthusiasts say that regular use of a neti pot is more effective for nasal allergy and sinus symptoms than are over-the-counter medications."
Regular use is key to understanding several home remedies, according to nutrition and Chinese herbology expert Roger Drummer, a diplomat of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
"Most natural remedies are designed to maintain homeostasis -- an equilibrium in your body," Drummer said.
He also said that many herbal supplements help the body make up for lost nutrients in an unbalanced diet, boosting the body's existing functions, while many medicines are formulated to kill a disease without nourishing the body.
A common herbal supplement is ginger root, which is used to strengthen the digestive system by dissolving phlegm and balancing out stomach fluid, Drummer said. Happy Badger co-owner Donna Cohen said ginger is equally effective in treating nausea, as it is a tea ingredient.
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