Posted 11/2/2007 @ 4:25:00 am by igoheal.com

There is magic and a life force that is inherent in the herbal world that is beyond the powers of modern medicine and may even be interpreted as God-like because of its healing power beyond the imaginations of the scientific world. Nature's pharmacy has several thousand healing plants for problems that concern health issues from menopause, indigestion, headaches, skin problems, to serious health conditions. Many of the healing plants have a natural beauty and living presence that makes them an important part of the healing process. Some even reconnect us with nature and the hidden calmness inside our souls.

Greeks, Native Americans, and even Renaissance Europeans have used herbs and ancient healing arts to remedy what could not be helped otherwise. Even now, science is just beginning to understand why these herbs work to cure sickness rather than surgeries and other chemical-based solutions. Herbalists are aware of the particular part of a plant that offers relief from sickness and pain and novices should not attempt to think that they understand these peculiarities of a plant without the proper instruction. Herbs are medicine and need to be used with care. For example, chasteberry leaves are no good at all as a cure but the berries work to help menstrual irregularities. Other plants may carry a poison in parts of their anatomy but may have an irreplaceable medicine in a single part.

Astragalus works in the bone marrow. It produces white blood cells and helps the body to produce antibodies and enhances the immune system. Scientists believe that the polysaccharides in this plant are a significant anti-cancer agent. Calendula is a type of burdock and chamomile and reduces inflammation and combats bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. It actually helps the skin to heal. Some research even cites it as a cancer fighter, especially for skin cancer. Evening Primrose and the oil extracted from its seeds is recommended for easing lots of menopausal problems but in Europe it is also used for multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.

The leaves, flowers, and berries of hawthorn are used for long-term cardiovascular improvement. It promotes blood circulation and helps bring more oxygen to the heart. The marsh dwelling plant called marshmallow contains over 40% of mucilage which coats, cools, and moisturizes wounded and inflamed tissue even in the urinary tract. Milk thistle has an active ingredient called silymarin that is one of the strongest protectors of the liver known. Liver damage, hepatitis, and cirrhosis can be spurred to heal with the use of milk thistle.

Herbs are valuable and unique but one needs to learn what's available and how the herbal products are used to heal when science cannot predict a diagnosis that offers an acceptable solution. Rely on the natural products that God created to help cure your ills.

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