5 to Thrive – Page 2 – Herbs of Grace Healing Arts

June 10, 2015

5 Benefits of Red Clover

1. Red Clover is a good source of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and Vitamins E, B and C.

2. Red Clover is one of the most useful remedies for children with skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

3. Because of it’s expectorant and anti-spasmodic action, Red Clover can be extremely useful for coughs, bronchitis and especially Whooping Cough.

4. There is some scientific evidence suggesting Red Clover has the ability to prevent and/or destroy tumor cells

5. Red Clover has been said to promote fertility in both women and men.

May 26, 2015

5 Benefits of Hawthorn

1. Hawthorn is one of the most well known, and possibly most valuable, tonic remedy for the cardiovascular system in herbal medicine.

2. Hawthorn is rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains flavinoids, (quercetin, rutin), zinc, Vitamins B and C, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.

3. It is not only the berries of the Hawthorn tree that are useful. You can also use the flowers and leaves.

4. Hawthorn is considered to be adaptogenic and especially helpful in keeping coronary vessels dilated.

5. The German Federal Ministry of Health Monograph (after a four year study) concluded that Hawthorn gently increases the strength and normalizes the rhythm of the heart beat, as well as increasing coronary and myocardial circulation, through a dilation of the coronary arteries.

April 9, 2015

5 Benefits of Elderberry

1. Elderberry is an excellent immunomodulator, meaning it can assist the body in regulating it’s immune response to the appropriate level needed for the situation.

2. Elder flowers are a tried-and-true diaphoretic, encouraging perspiration and the release of heat from the body, useful for colds, flus and fevers.

3. Elderberry is a powerful anti-viral. It directly inhibits the influenza virus by disarming the virus of its ability to invade healthy cells and multiply.

4. Elderberry contains anit-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agents, which can benefit a large range of conditions from allergic reactions to atherosclerosis.

5. Elderberries and elder flowers are gentle enough to be used with babies, children, and the elderly, as well as those with compromised immune systems.

April 7, 2015

5 Benefits of Stinging Nettle

1. Nettles is one of the best sources of digestible plant iron and is often used in anti-anemia formulas.

2. Nettles is very effective at reducing or even eliminating pollen allergies. A study using freeze dried nettle capsules found that 70% of the participants experienced significant improvements.

3. Nettle seed is an adrenal trophorestorative. This means that it has the capacity to not only nourish, but also rebuild the adrenals to restore optimum function.

4. Nettles are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, D, K as well as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, silicon, iron, manganese, sulphur, molybdenum and vanadium.

5. Nettles in homeopathic form (Urtica urens) is an excellent remedy for sunburns, first degree burns and even second degree burns, as well as rashes and reactions from plant contact.

What do you use nettle for?

June 27, 2012

5 Medicine Making Mediums

Oil – Oils like olive, almond and jojoba (which is not technically an oil, but a liquid wax) extract fat soluble constituents of medicinal herbs.

Alcohol – Various kinds of alcohol such as vodka and brandy are used to create high quality medicinal tinctures.

Vinegar – Vinegar also creates medicinal tinctures, especially suitable to herbs with high mineral content.

Honey – Raw honey makes marvelous herbal medicine, especially when using aromatic herbs.

Water – Teas are a very common way to create and take herbal medicine. Water is a wonderful way to extract many of the medicinal constituents of herbs.

June 19, 2012

5 Benefits of Garlic

1. Garlic is a powerful broad spectrum antibiotic.

2. Garlic contains high levels of Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and is helpful in boosting the immune system.

3. Garlic boosts our natural supply of hydrogen sulfide, which acts as an antioxidant and may help protect against various cancers, including breast, prostate and colon cancer.

4. Research suggests that garlic consumption may actually help to regulate the number of fat cells that get formed in our body.

5. Garlic is able to lower blood triglycerides and total cholesterol.

May 16, 2012

5 Great Liver Herbs

Dandelion

Dandelion leaf, flower and root can all be used for strengthening and detoxing the liver.

Burdock

Burdock root is a traditional liver herb and commonly eaten in Japan under the name Gobo.

Yellow Dock

Yellow Dock root has been described through the ages as a “blood cleanser” and has an affinity for the liver and gallbladder.

Oregon Grape Root

Oregon Grape root has an affinity for hot, dry, feverish liver issues.

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is probably one of the most well-known liver herbs. The seeds can be taken long term to protect and nourish the liver.

What are your favorite liver herbs?

March 31, 2012

5 to Thrive – 5 Great Herbs for Children

* Chamomile – Wonderful for soothing upset tummies and easing fevers.

* Lemon Balm – Soothing, calming and perfect for viral fevers.

* Cinnamon – Eases tummy troubles and tastes great too!

* Peppermint – Fevers, coughs, tummy-aches – peppermint can help just about anything…

*Elderberry – Makes a delicious syrup and supports the immune system at the same time.

What herbs do your children love the most?

March 31, 2012

5 to Thrive – 5 Great Spring Herbs

* Dandelion – The leaf, root and flower are all edible and a great herb for a spring detox.

* Chickweed – All above ground parts of the herb are a great addition to fresh spring salads.

* Nettles – Full of minerals and one of the best sources of plant protein – great for nourishing the body after a long winter.

* Cleavers – A great lymphatic cleanser – add immature aerial parts to salads or juice the plant.

*Oregon Grape Root – The rhizomes of this plant are a wonderful liver herb, making it a great plant for spring detoxing.

What herbs do you like to use in the spring?