Passionflower for Anxiety can be Dangerous

Passionflower for Herbal Remedies, Herbal Medicine

This family of plants is also known as Passiflora. Passionflower is available as infusions, teas, liquid extracts, and tinctures.

Studies suggest that specific species may have medicinal benefits. For example, Passiflora incarnata Purple Passionflower may help treat anxiety, insomnia, seizures, hysteria, and nervous disorders. Native 

American Indians have used passionflower to boils, wounds, earaches, and liver problems.  Passiflora foetida is more commonly known as stinking passionflower that has been shown to help with ulcers and digestion issues.

Passionflower was used in North American beginning in the 1800’s to treat nervous restlessness and gastrointestinal spasms. In short, the effects of passionflower were believed to be primarily on the nervous system, particularly for anxiety due to mental worry and overwork.

Passionflower has been examined for use in treating anxiety, insomnia, diabetes, menopausal symptoms, and cough. However, there are limited quality clinical trials to recommend passion flower for any indication. (reference)

Doses:

There are not enough studies to know what dosages for children, so be careful.  In addition, it is important to stress that these dosages are not prescriptions, but merely suggested guidelines. 

• Infusions: 2.5 grams, 3 to 4 times daily
• Teas: Tea made from 4 to 8 grams of dried herb, daily²
• Liquid extract: 10 to 30 drops, 3 times daily
• Tincture: 10 to 60 drops, 3 times daily

Passionflower Warning

In general, passionflower is considered safe and nontoxic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), however, does not regulate the production of herbs and supplements. Most herbs and supplements are not thoroughly tested, and there is no guarantee regarding the ingredients or safety of the products.

Medications are known to have possible interactions with passionflower. These include antihistamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and narcotics. In addition, any antidepressant has the potential to interfere with its potency as well.  Other herbal remedies that may cause issues with passionflower are kava and valerian root. Finally, substances like alcohol, caffeine, and aspirin may not mix well with passionflower usage.

Take care if you are taking blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medications, as these have been shown to have possible passionflower interactions

It may induce contractions if you’re pregnant. It can cause sleepiness, dizziness, confusion. Because of this, it should not be taken with sedative medications. Also, it’s not safe for pregnant women or breast-feeding women.

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Advantages of Moringa for Better Health

Moringa gives you a huge boost in Vitamins and Minerals.

This herbal remedy Moringa grows naturally in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It mostly likes tropical climates Every part of the plant the leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, root and even the bark are used to make medicine.
Since it grows easily is a superfood source for some parts of the world because it is grown cheaply and has so many vitamins and minerals.

How they are prepared:

The immature green pods (drumsticks) are prepared similarly to green beans, while the seeds are removed from more mature pods and cooked like peas or roasted like nuts. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach, and they are also dried and powdered for use as a condiment.

Benefits:

Moringa helps with skin because it contains hydrating and detoxifying elements, that boost the skin and hair.

Moringa is used for asthma, diabetes, obesity, symptoms of menopause, and many other conditions, There is no real scientific proof or real studies to support these uses. In addition to medical health Moringa is used in foods, perfumes and hair care products.

Edema is an inflammatory condition where the body builds up fluids in the tissues. Moringa helps with the inflammation thus helping with edema.

Moringa also has been shown to protect against and reduce or stop cancer, because it contains niazimicin which reduces cancer. Leaf extracts slowed the growth of pancreatic cancer cells and helped chemotherapy work better.

The antibiotic and antibacterial properties of moringa will inhibit the growth of some pathogens making it very good for digestive issues, including bloating, constipation, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis. 

The combination of anti-inflammatory and vitamins and minerals makes it very helpful for healing broken bones, strengthening bones and helping with arthritis.  These properties also can reduce fluids and swelling in the brain, helping with memory, stress, and improved thinking ability.

Much success has been seen with using Moringa for depression, anxiety, stress, and fatigue. 

Bronchial inflammation that can cause asthma and other breathing issues can be reduced with Moringa.  High toxicity levels in the kidneys can be reduced because of the elevated levels of antioxidants, this can also help reduce kidney stones.  Moringa reduces blood sugar, making it helpful for diabetes and amazingly helps build hemoglobin levels.   The high level of isothiocyanate and niaziminin compounds keeps arteries from thickening which is what causes higher blood pressure.  Moringa may stop the dilation of retinal vessels, prevent the thickening of capillary membranes, and inhibit retinal dysfunction for eye health. It is thought that its ability to help the body absorb minerals better will help the body produce more red blood cells preventing anemia and sickle cell disease.  As an antioxidant, it helps with cell growth and cell regeneration, wound repairs and healing.  It also has calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids, which help your body heal and build muscle.

Warning:

Since moringa may lower blood sugar and blood pressure, do not mix moringa with medications to treat diabetes or blood pressure.  Moringa is not recommended for any women that are considering becoming pregnant or that are currently pregnant because it has anti-fertility properties. The chemicals in Moringa could lead to miscarriages. 

Special note:

Now you know why it is referred to as a “miracle tree,

Brain Power and Pain Reliever Rosemary Herbal Remedy

Rosemary  

Rosemary can be found in more kitchens. It is a kitchen spice for cooking and an exciting herbal remedy. It is much more than a seasoning, and a great fragrant. 

In ancient Greece and Rome, Rosemary was thought to strengthen memory, The Greeks use of Rosemary lead to modern-day studies where it was found that there is a lot of truth in the use for the mind. It has been learned that inhaling rosemary oil helps prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a brain chemical important for thinking, concentration, and memory.  Other studies are showing great signs that breathing rosemary may improve brain function in older adults with dementia, including those with Alzheimer’s disease.

Have you heard of male pattern baldness?  Well, it also happens to women and it is hard to stop. Rosemary oil treats androgenetic alopecia by preventing a byproduct of testosterone from attacking your hair follicles, which is the cause of this condition.  In addition to helping with skin, hair, Rosemary us also for treating circulation problems, toothache, gum disease (gingivitis), a skin condition called eczema, muscle pain, pain along the sciatic nerve, and chest wall pain. It is also used for wound healing, in bath therapy (balneotherapy), and as an insect repellent.

Odd how we love the smell but bugs hate it.  There is a product called  EcoTrol made from Rosemary.  EcoTrol was sprayed on greenhouse tomato plants, it reduced the population of two-spotted spider mites by 52% without harming the plants.

Relax, this is the chicken soup of herb smells. When 22 young adults sniffed rosemary oil for 5 minutes, their saliva had 23% lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol compared to those who smelled a non-aromatic compound.

Do your fingers and toes get cold? You may have Raynaud’s disease, This is a condition where blood vessels restrict and your circulation causes a cold feeling. Rosemary oil may help by expanding your blood vessels, thereby warming your blood so that it reaches your fingers and toes. 

Rosemary helps boost concentration and memory retention. It eases stress levels and improves hair growth. It also treats muscle aches and pains relieve gastrointestinal issues, prevents cancer cells from replicating treats gout, reduces high blood pressure, fights against eczema, and soothes toothaches.

Rosemary is used for digestion problems, including heartburn, intestinal gas (flatulence), and loss of appetite. 

It is also used for liver and gallbladder complaints, gout, cough, headache, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, stress, depression, improving memory in healthy adults, reducing age-related memory loss, improving energy and mental tiredness, opioid withdrawal symptoms, sunburn protection, and diabetic kidney disease.

Brain Power and Pain Reliever Rosemary Herbal Remedy
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Parsley Supports Tumors, Heart, Eye Health and More.

Parsley

Parsley is widely used as a garnish on your steak or other foods. However, you may be surprised at how important it is. It is a helpful herb for body and health.

To begin with, parsley is good for your bones, strengthening bones to help with fractures, rich in vitamin K, potassium, magnesium, and calcium all of which support bone health. Vitamin K helps build stronger bones by supporting bone-building cells called osteoblasts.

Our immune system is what protects us from germs, bacteria and more, parsley boosts the immune system, fights the effects of aging, protects the body from free radical damage, and supports healthy kidney function.

Parsley can help relieve pain in joints, relaxes tight stiff muscles. Parsley also helps with your digestion, blood, tumors,  treats anemia and contains cancer-fighting compounds. Over the years, parsley has been used to treat conditions like high blood pressure, allergies, and inflammatory diseases

A 1/2 cup (30 grams) of fresh, chopped parsley provides (3Trusted Source):

• Calories: 11 calories
• Carbs: 2 grams
• Protein: 1 gram
• Fat: less than 1 gram
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Vitamin A: 108% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
• Vitamin C: 53% of the RDI
• Vitamin K: 547% of the RDI
• Folate: 11% of the RDI
• Potassium: 4% of the RDI

Lastly, it protects against rheumatoid arthritis, cleanses the liver, balances hormones, acts as a diuretic, reduces bad breath, and improves appetites.

Parsley is particularly rich in flavonoid antioxidants and vitamin C, which reduces oxidative stress in your body and may lower your risk of certain cancers. Plus, eating foods rich in vitamin C may reduce the risk of cancer as well. A 1/2 cup (30 grams) of parsley provides 53% of the RDI for this nutrient.

Parsley can help your vision, eye health. Lutein, beta carotene, and zeaxanthin are three carotenoids in parsley that help protect your eyes and promote healthy vision.  Vitamin A is essential for eye health, as it helps protect the cornea.

Heart health is also benefited by parsley.  it’s a good source of the B vitamin folate — with 1/2 cup (30 grams) providing 11% of the RDI. Experts are saying folate benefits heart health by lowering levels of the amino acid homocysteine.. 


Parsley Root!  Really the Root.  - Widely used in Europ, but not in the US.
Parsley Root used extensively by local physicians in all sorts of tinctures to cure dropsy and scarlet fever, as well as in bladder and kidney ‘teas’ because of its supposed diuretic properties.
https://britishfoodhistory.com/2017/01/04/forgotten-foods-5-parsley-root/  
Cooked, they can be used like any root vegetable in soups. Apparently, they roast very well and make excellent chips. Their slight earthiness marries well with fish, especially shellfish.

Herbal Remedies Wicked Good Seaweed Surprise

Bladder wrack 

Bladderwrack is actually an alga or seaweed, not a plant. As algae, it is loaded with iodine and there is a warning at the end of the possible metals contained in the Algae, Be sure to read to the end.  Some say to not take this internally and others tell of the super benefits. 



Also known as:  Alga Noruega o Nudosa, Algue Laminaire, Ascophylle Noueuse, Atlantic Kelp, Black Tang, Bladder Fucus, Bladder Wrack, Blasentang, Chêne Marin, Cutweed, Fucus, Fucus Vésiculeux, Goémon, Kelp, Kelpware, Kelp-Ware, Knotted Wrack, Laitue de Mer, Laitue Marine, Laminaire, Marine Oak, Meereiche, Norwegian Seaweed, Ocean Kelp, Quercus Marina, Rockweed, Rockwrack, Schweintang, Sea Kelp, Seawrack, Tang, Varech, Varech Vésiculeux Fucus vesiculosus, known by the common names bladderwrack, black tang, rockweed, bladder fucus, sea oak, cut weed, dyers fucus, red fucus, and rock wrack is a seaweed found on the coasts of the North Sea, the western Baltic Sea, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. 


Bladderwrack has many benefits for the underactive thyroid, the oversized (goiter) and other iodine deficient illnesses. One problem is that the Bladderwrack is not consistent in the amount of iodine. So I guess you could say this is another warning.

Bladderwrack is used for obesity, joint pain, digestive issues, constipation, urinary disorders, breathing, and sinus. It is known for helping with energy, and the immune system. It really sounds like a miracle product, but again there are many warnings.

Bladder wrack also contains algin, which can act as a laxative to help your regular bowel movements. This is one way it helps with weight control. Keeping the bowels clean.

Some people use bladderwrack for skin diseases, burns, aging skin, and insect bites.

Weight Loss
In many cultures, bladderwrack is thought to speed up your metabolism, which makes it easier to lose weight. When your body is working harder it burns off more fat and suppresses’ s the appetite, thereby preventing weight gain.

Reduced Inflammation

Whether you are suffering from gout, arthritis, hemorrhoids, or skin irritation, bladderwrack may successfully neutralize the irritation, reduce swelling, and even relieve pain. The internal and external (topical) uses of bladderwrack may both be useful approaches and are even better in conjunction, such as for sore muscles and joints. Thus internal and external use for inflammation.

Anticancer Potential

Fucoidan is a unique type of fiber found in high quantities within bladderwrack.  Studies suggest fucoidan has many beneficial properties with antiviral, antitumor, anticoagulant, antiangiogenic, and antiarthritic properties.

Heart Health
Bladderwrack may help with higher levels of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol), which may be an aid in preventing atherosclerosis, lowering blood pressure, reducing your risk of strokes and heart attacks, and generally lessen the strain on your cardiovascular system.

Anti-aging Properties

There are many valuable minerals found in bladderwrack that can help to make the skin beautiful, but there are also powerful organic chemicals that can slow down the aging process.  These antioxidants in bladderwrack keep the skin looking healthy and young, reduce age spots and blemishes, and lessen the appearance of wrinkles. Antioxidants can also boost skin elasticity, keeping your skin looking tight and toned well into your old age.

Word of Warning! If you suffer from hyperthyroidism, then you may not need an extra boost of iodine. Also, some people are allergic to iodine, so large amounts of bladderwrack could be very dangerous. Finally, if you have an upcoming surgery or suffer from a bleeding disorder, you should avoid bladderwrack, as it can make blood clotting more difficult. Check with your medical professional before adding this herbal remedy into your health regimen.

Kill Candida, Reduce Inflammation, With These Simple Herbal Remedies

Oregano

Oregano is one of the most popular herbs in the kitchen. It adds a great flavor to many dishes and it is also good for you. 

Oregano contains rosmarinic acid and thymol. These are both powerful antioxidants, and help reduce oxidative stress and builds the immune system. 

Oregano also has 42 times the antioxidant level of apples and four times that of blueberries, gram per gram. This is thought to be mostly due to its rosmarinic acid content

Oregano helps protect the body from harmful bacteria, and free radicals thus build your immune system. Do you want to lose some weight, the herb oregano speeds your metabolism to help you in your struggle of weight loss.  Oregano is high in fiber so helps with digestion

Oregano is good for the blood, it helps balance cholesterol, protecting you from heart attacks and stroke. Promotes strong bones, and eliminates toxins.  Oregano is a natural form of omega-3 fatty acid that can help with joint pain and other types of inflammation.   

Yeast is a type of fungus. Candida is a yeast in the digestion region that can cause gut problems and infections, such as thrush.  It test tube studies oregano oil (which is a concentration of Oregano) has been found effective in controlling five different kinds of Candida. Candida has been associated with conditions such as Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Carvacrol, the main compound in oregano oil, has also been shown to help lower cholesterol in mice that were fed a high-fat diet over 10 weeks.

Because it helps with inflammation it also aids in urinary infections, colds, flu, and other sicknesses. You can make Oregano oil, or tea or cook with it.

Making Oregano Oil in your kitchen

What To Do

• Boil water in a saucepan. Let it reach a rolling boil, and then turn off the flame.
• Put your oregano leaves into a jar and then pour the oil of your choice over the leaves.
• Place the jar into hot water and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes. This process heats up the oil and allows the oregano to release its natural oils.
• Take the jar from the hot water and put it on a sunny windowsill for 1-2 weeks. Shake up the mixture every couple of days.
• After it sits for 2 weeks, strain the oil from the leaves into a second, sanitized jar. Store the oil in a cool and dark place.

More to Mint Than the Smell. Huge Herbal Remedies

Mint

Everyone loves Mint, they use the flavor in teas, gum, candy, in fragrances for the air, skin, creams and more. It makes a great essential oil for medical benefits. People use this in drinks, and digest it because it feels good and makes you feel better

Mint helps with digestion, headaches, nausea.  I like to breathe it because it helps with the sinus, nasal congestion, asthma, coughing. Because it helps with digestion it is used for IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome.   Remember I said it makes you feel better, in fact, Mint fights against depression and fatigue, aids in memory loss.  Mint can increase brain activity and memory.  Mint helps prevent cancer and helps with vision health. 

One study including 144 young adults demonstrated that smelling the aroma of peppermint oil for five minutes prior to testing produced significant improvements in memory. Another study found that smelling these oils while driving increased alertness and decreased levels of frustration, anxiety, and fatigue.

I add a couple of drops in my CPAP so I can inhale it all night as a decongestant. 

Mint can be taken internally or externally as a rub, oil, or salve, Helps soothe sore muscles and skin disorders. Mint gets rid of pimples, helps nursing mothers with nipple cracks and pain from breastfeeding.  Mint offers a healthy dose of vitamin A which is great for vision.

Herbal Remedies for Obesity and Heartburn

Fennel Herbal Remedy
 

Fennel originally from the Mediterranean, is not found everywhere. Fennel seeds are used in salads, oils are made with it, dressings and more. Be careful, don't confuse Fennel with anise, they are not the same even though they look alike. 

This Herbal Remedy is used for digestive issues including heartburn, gas, bloating, reduced appetite, even colic in children. Fennel helps skin look younger by promoting collagen which helps us look younger and keeping the skin tighter. Fennel has had success preventing osteoporosis, fights obesity, and relieves menstrual cramps. 

Fennel being all-natural also helps lower blood pressure, treats intestinal issues, promotes vision health and can offer some protection from heart disease.


Special note: Fennel has an ingredient that may act like estrogen in the body.

Best Blood Cleanser and Energy Boost

Dill 

Not just for your salad.  I like it in a dip for my chips, but it is a lot more than that. The stong odor which is not bad for us does repel bugs and a good safe alternative to pesticides.


Check out all the benefits. Because it can cleanse the blood it will give you an energy boost, helps with digestion. and fights antimicrobial effects. Dill can help lower cholesterol, treat epilepsy and boost your immune system. 

Only a 100-gram serving of dill gives you a boost of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps you to maintain healthy vision, skin, immune function, growth, and reproductive health. You will also get a dose of vitamin C, an important antioxidant that helps your body to resist infection.

Has been used for hundreds of years in traditional Asian herbs for digestion, immunity, colon, cough, bronchitis, urinary inflammation, hemorrhoids, Dysmenorrhea, genital ulcers, and insomnia. 

The cleansing effect helps with fungal infections, diarrhea, earaches, and bone health.  Remember I said it repels bugs, will that is also true of lice. Treats head lice.

Better Sleep Better Digestion with a simple herb

Cilantro

Not just a good flavor for your chicken and stirfry, this herb really supports good health.  I was shocked to see how it supports digestion, blood, immunity, and more. 

It lowers blood sugar levels, fights colon cancer, prevents neurological inflammation, promotes a healthy heart, protects against food poisoning, and supports healthy menstruation. 

Also, it prevents urinary infections, detoxifies the body of heavy metals, protects against oxidative stress.  It has a relaxing effect to help with better sleep and anxiety.  Many of obtained relief from digestive issues, and blood issues. Since it cleanses the blood it can help with anemia, blood pressure.  Cilantro protects the body from salmonella-based illnesses possesses anti-allergic properties, cures mouth ulcers, cures smallpox, helps improve eye health, and enhances libido.

Protection from Heart Attack and Stroke

Chives

One of the easiest herbs to find and grow. It has benefits in antibacterial, especially for the gastrointestinal system. Chives help reduce plaque in the arteries and thus helps with stroke, and heart attacks.  

It also has been shown to prevent some cancers, like breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, prostate, and colon cancer.

Chives make bones stronger, adds mineral density.  Chives improve the immune system, detoxifies the blood, and promote overall health.  Chives offer a good supply of vitamin K  benefits include forming and strengthening bones and limiting neuronal damage in the brain, vitamin K is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's. 

They're an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese and also provide healthy amounts of thiamin, niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, riboflavin, and zinc.  Offering good support for digestion. Benefits also include having anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.

Easy to Grow and a good perennial.  Perennials that stand a foot tall on average, chives are hardy and drought-tolerant, growing in tight bunches. In mid-summer, they form beautiful lavender blossoms with the appearance of spiky spheres.