Chives although known to most as a culinary ingredient used in the yummy baked potatoes is a great source of medicinal properties. Chives can be obtained from any grocery store and you can also grow chives plant in your container garden or backyard. The best way of having chives for deriving its health benefits is using it as a flavoring ingredient in salads, stews, pastas and soups. This will heal you from inside while adding an additional zinc to the foods. Below we have discussed about the most prominent health benefits offered by chives. Chives contain a healing compound called allicin; it is the same compounds responsible for the healing effects of onions and garlic. Allicin can effectively reduce blood pressure levels of hypertension patients; the agent is also useful in lowering the  [...] 

Goat weed or horny goat weed is a perennial flowering plant native to countries like Japan, China and Korea. This herb is primarily known for its aphrodisiac properties, however, is also widely used for killing other ailments. Below we have discussed in brief about the most prominent health benefits offered by goat weed. As mentioned above goat weed is famous for its excellent aphrodisiac effects. The herb contains a flavonoid called icariin. Icariin offers the same pharmacological actions as the ones provided by the medicinal drugs used for treating erectile dysfunction. According to a medical study conducted in the year 2006, icariin acts like the PDE5 inhibitors; this means it works by blocking the enzyme responsible for degrading cyclic GMP, an important constituent of the cells forming  [...] 

According to the herbalists, comfrey is a herb beneficial for healing external wounds, sprains and bruises. Leaves and roots of the comfrey plant are rich in an agent called allantoin, which is a compound capable of promoting growth of new cells. According to medical experts, allantoin gives comfrey its healing properties. The herb can heal wounds, which are difficult to heal using conventional medications for instance staph infections, diabetic ulcers, bites of the brown recluse spider and bedsores. The other beneficial compounds present in comfrey are astringent tannins and rosmarinic acid; these agents are responsible for the herb’s pain relieving properties. Comfrey is also widely used for reducing inflammation and swelling. You can use comfrey creams for healing burns and reducing the  [...] 

The following herbal remedies can help you in strengthening your bones effectively: Consume horsetail extracts either in the form of pills or liquid solution. The scientific name of this herb is Equisetum arvense. Horsetail has been used as a wound healing herb by the Native Americans since the ancient times. The herb is rich in silica, a mineral essential for increasing bone strength. For preparing the liquid solution using horsetail brew a stalk of the herb in a cup of boiling hot water; allow the herb to steep in water for 3 hours. Take this tea once every day for having stronger bones. Alfalfa is a herb rich in essential nutrients like vitamins C and K, iron, phosphorus and calcium. Vitamin K is known for its ability of promoting bone growth and maintaining healthy calcium levels in bones.  [...] 

Intestinal worms like roundworms, pinworms and tapeworms mostly originate from sources like contaminated water, food or soil. They are known to cause discomforting symptoms like nausea, gas, diarrhea, cramps, excessive hunger, fatigue and abdominal pain. Conventionally, intestinal worms get treated with medications like mebendazole and thiabendazole; however, there are also some herbs that can rid you from these worms successfully. Quassia: The scientific name of this herb is Picrasma excelsa; Quassia is a native plant of the Caribbean Islands and posses light green colored flowers. According to herbalists, the wood taken from inner bark of this plant can effectively kill pinworms. Pinworms generally invade our mucous membrane forming the lining of our small intestine. An enema or tea prepared  [...] 

Chicory is a herb mostly used in green salads. The roots of the herb can be roasted and grinded for being used as an alternative to coffee. Moreover, there are also several health benefits offered by chicory. This article will inform you about some of the most effective medicinal uses of the herb. Remedy for cardiovascular conditions: Extracts of chicory can effectively treat arrhythmias, a cardiac disorder marked by extreme increase in heart beat. There are also several instances, when chicory has successfully treated patients with thrombosis, a condition in which clots are formed within blood vessels. A study conducted in March, 2011 found that chicory, a herb filled with plant phenolics possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic qualities. The study was conducted on 27 healthy individuals;  [...] 

Often we desperately want to have long hair; it might be due to the fact that we love flaunting long hair strands or for just getting rid of bad haircuts. It’s true that whether or not we’ll get really long hair depends a lot on our genetics. However, protecting our hair from breaking down and nourishing it can help in growing the length of our hair significantly; certain herbs can be offer the required protection and nourishment to our hair and scalp. They are: Rosemary: Since the ancient times, rosemary extracts are used as a tonic meant for stimulating hair follicles. Rosemary can also rid our scalp from dandruff and increase circulation in the scalp. Prepare an infusion using dried rosemary and then cool and strain it. Rinse your hair with this infusion; this remedy is more applicable  [...] 

The resin extracted from Mukul myrrh plant is referred to as Guggul. Guggul has been used for medicinal purposes in India since the ancient times. It is known to be an effective remedy for several medical conditions. The reason behind Guggul’s ability of curing health problems is the presence of diterpenes, fatty acids, sterols and aromatic acids in it. When it comes to its healing properties, Guggul is more effective and is also a lot safer compared to the crude gum version of Guggul. This herbal raisin is also often referred to as Gum Gugglu, Gugglu and Commiphora mukul. So, what are the health benefits offered by Guggul? Guggul helps in controlling blood cholesterol levels and promoting easy digestion. Guggul possesses aphrodisiac properties and can promote healthy sperm production. This  [...] 

Oral thrush or yeast infections in our mouth occur due to overgrowth of the yeast called Candida. This infection is more common among people with weak immune system for instance people suffering from fever or any other underlying medical conditions and elderly individuals. Below, we have discussed about herbs that can treat oral yeast infections successfully. Garlic: This herb is widely used as a culinary herb for its strong flavor. However, medicinal use of garlic is also quite common. Today, you will get garlic is form of powders, tablets and capsules for being used for medicinal purposes. Garlic possesses antifungal properties, which make it a potent ingredient to fight Candida. You can also apply garlic topically on the affected regions of your mouth. As garlic can result in drug interactions,  [...] 

Oregano, a herb belonging to the mint family is known to offer several health benefits. The herb is grown widely in the Mediterranean region, but is a native plant of northern Europe. Below, we have presented a discussion regarding some of the most valuable health benefits of the herb:Antifungal and antibacterial properties: Presence of certain essential oils and active ingredients like carvacol and thymol makes oregano a herb with extremely potent antifungal and antibacterial properties. Oregano is primarily effective in killing the bacteria responsible for causing food-borne diseases. Essential oils extracted from the herb, on the other hand, is capable of controlling growth of fungus like yeast. Candida albicans, which is the yeast type responsible for causing infections like oral thrush  [...]