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![]() ![]() ![]() What I’m going to do is weed through the herbal garden give you the top ten herbs recommended by herbal experts. I will be briefly explaining each one and give you a description of their effects on the body. These recommendations come from Anne Khoury, director of the Health Connection Center in Philadelphia and coordinator of the annual Healthy Living and Alternative Health Expo. Let’s begin our journey into the herbal world with Echinacea.
1. ECHINACEA. A wildflower native to North America, this supplement is said to support the immune system and be helpful in treating the common cold, canker sores, ear infections, vaginitis and yeast infections.
2. ARNICA. Derived from the plant arnica montana, it’s used externally as a tincture or salve to promote the healing of bruises, wounds and sprains.
3. GOLDEN SEAL ROOT. Used internally and externally to help the body fight infections with its nutritional properties. It purports to help the body soothe inflammations of the mucous membranes and balance their function.
4. GARLIC. Said to be beneficial for restoring poor circulation and reducing high blood pressure and high cholesterol when added raw to cooked foods. ![]()
5. GINGKO BILOBA. One of the better-known supplements, it’s derived from the fruits and seeds of the gingko tree. Proponents say it can help in treatment of short-term memory loss, headaches, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and depression by improving blood flow in the capillaries.
6. GREEN TEA. It’s recently been touted as a cancer-fighter and an
antioxidant, but it’s been known for its curative properties in Asian cultures for centuries.
7. ST. JOHN’S WORT. Available in liquid, capsule and dried forms, St. John’s wort contains hypericin, a substance that appears to inhibit monoamine oxidase, a chemical produced by the human body that has been known to produce depression. 8. GINGER ROOT. In addition to being used as a seasoning in cooking, ginger root also is used as an antidote for indigestion and nausea (especially motion sickness), morning sickness, stomach flu, headaches, sinus and allergies. When applied externally, it is known to relieve sore joints.
9. GINSENG. Used to increase physical as well as mental performance, this root has been coveted for thousands of years for use as an aphrodisiac. 10. ASTRAGALUS. Described as a booster for the immune system, astragalus is one of the better-known tonic herbs from China It has a sweet taste and is used to stimulate the lungs, liver and spleen. Used with ginseng, this combination has been used as a natural antibiotic. Well, those are the top ten herbs. Hopefully, one of them are for you. I use Ginseng and Echinacea. I must say, they make me feel great. That’s it this week from Semper Fitness. Stay pumped, stay motivated and OO-RAH! Semper Fidelis!
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