Herb Remedies Tips

*Posted with permission* Pt. 3 of my 2009 Gaia Herbs Open House Tour

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Have you ever pulled plants from the soil?  One can pull facts about medicinal plants from the large store of information on the Internet.  This article calls readers’ attention to a few facts about medicinal herbs for dry skin.

The users of herbal dry skin products appreciate the benefits of aloe vera, calendula and comfrey. Those are herbs that are applied to the skin.  Yet not all the remedies for dry skin get smeared on the skin.  Some essential oils are added to bath water.

In addition, there are herbal dry skin products that are meant to be ingested.  Teas that contain chamomile, dandelion or peppermint have been pointed to as a treatment for dry skin.  Borage, fennel and calendula are other herbs that have been used to make a skin-healing tea.

Still, not everyone with dry skin can feel safe using a medicinal herb to treat that skin.   Women who are pregnant, nursing or attempting to become pregnant should know that scientists have not investigated the degree to which medicinal herbs can affect a developing child.   

Someone who is taking medications for some other health problem should speak with a doctor before using any medicinal herbs for dry skin.  That advice certainly applies to someone who has recently had surgery.  While surgery can dry the skin, it also exposes the body to many chemicals.  Patients should not mix those chemicals with the chemicals in some of these herbs.

A person who has hay fever might want to consider an alternative to an herbal treatment.   In fact, a person who is allergic to any plant should think twice before trying herbals for dry skin.  Only an experienced herbalist, or a botanist, can identify those herbs that belong in the same plant family.

Medicinal type herbs should not be used on small babies.  Even adults can be harmed by these, if used in excess.

In light of all the facts above, one can appreciate the need for alternatives to the available medicinal herbs for dry skin.  What are those alternatives? Which of those alternatives would most effectively substitute for one of these herbal dry skin products?

A skin care product that can stimulate collagen production is an excellent substitute for an herbal skin treatment.  All healthy skin contains collagen. Any healthy skin cell should be able to produce collagen.  The absence of collagen in skin can lead to the development of dry skin.

How can skin benefit from the production of collagen by skin cells?  Collagen is a fiber-like protein.  Think how firm and strong a tight rope can be.  That is how firm and strong skin can be, when it contains an adequate amount of collagen.

The reader should not assume that a good skin care product must contain lots of collagen.   A good skin care product should stimulate the skin cells to produce collagen.  The ability to smear collagen on the skin is not going to aid the healing of dry skin.

In conclusion, a good skin care product should penetrate the skin, so that it can not be washed off the skin.  A good skin care product helps the skin to carry-out its normal biochemical functions.  The production of collagen is one of those vital functions.

 

 

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Medicinal herbs are those that are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Alternative Medical Systems and naturopathy. As drug companies and big pharmaceutical corporations keep increasing the prices of drugs, making them unaffordable to average people, and as concerns about side effects over standard pharmaceuticals rise, people turn to medicinal herbs in order to treat their conditions.

Of course, even prescription drugs are usually derived from both inorganic and organic herbs, and just because bulk herbs are organic and “natural” doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be used cautiously and with prudence. After all, the heart medication digitalis when administered properly can treat serious heart conditions, but the plant from which it comes – foxglove – will surely have fatal results if taken as an herbal infusion.

Used properly however, there are many organic herbs that can be effective in relieving minor symptoms. Purchasing bulk organic herbs can result in significant savings as well; when you, either as a consumer or retailer buy your herbs in bulk, you are able to take advantage of large quantity discounts on the organic bulk herbs you use and/or sell the most.

For professional naturopaths, purchasing herbs in bulk makes a great deal of sense, especially if you prescribe and administer medicinal herbs frequently. When you use certified organic herbs, you are assuring your patients that the product you are giving them is pure and free of the toxins that work their way into the leaves and stems as the result of using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Farmers who produce bulk organic herbs and other produce must be familiar with organic standards, comply with these standards, keep copious written records, and submit to annual inspections. These standards are enforced at the state level, not the federal government however, although the agencies responsible for enforcement are supposed to be approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These requirements, as well as the fact that there is a smaller quantity produced, are what have made bulk organic herbs more expensive than the inorganic variety. However, as the cost of fuel, petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides increase, locally produced organic bulk herbs should become increasingly competitive in price. Legally, any product that is made from at least 95% organic ingredients can be sold as “organic” and carry the USDA organic seal.

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medicinal herbs especially should be from organic farmers, containing pesticide-free ingredients. This is what customers are increasingly demmedicinal herbsn the large corporate players in agriculture are beginning to pour capital into the production of organic herbs, fruits and vegetables. By insuring that your medicinal herbs are from an organic source, you’ll be ahead to the game.

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Using medicinal herbs for skin can be the best way to take care of it. This is not just a claim made by herbal skin care companies, but skin care experts around the world also agree with this fact. With so many different skin care products available in the market, what makes herbal skin products so special and different? Read on.

There are two important reasons why you should use medicinal herbs for skin.

1. They are very, very effective. Contrary to what many people think, products from the big, famous brands are not necessarily the ones that give the best results. Herbal skin products have some of the most effective organic ingredients that can produce miraculous results in a short period of time. So, they are considered the best.

2. Medicinal herbs for skin are very safe to use. They go easy on your skin and there are absolutely no risks associated with using them, no matter what your skin type is. No artificial cosmetic product can claim the same, since they are known to have tons of artificial chemicals, which are extremely harmful to your health.

Now that you know herbal skin care products are good, let us take a look at why artificial skin care products are bad. The most dangerous thing about using artificial cosmetic products is that you are taking a big risk. They contain a lot of chemicals, which are extremely harmful to your health. Most of the artificial cosmetic products contain chemicals like alcohol, phenol carbolic acid, toluene, artificial fragrance, triclosans, and parabens which are capable of causing health problems like severe allergic reactions, paralysis, depression, anemia, renal failure, and even cancer. This is why you should stay away from them by all means.

When you are looking for herbal skin care products, there is one thing you need to remember. Only the best organic ingredients give you the best results. So, you need to choose your products pretty carefully. According to skin care experts, some organic ingredients like manuka honey, awake, functional keratin, knotgrass root extract, comfrey and bearberry extracts, and natural oils like avocado oil, macadamia oil, and olive oil are very, very effective. So, make sure you look out for products with these ingredients to get the best results.

So, what are you still waiting for? You now know that herbal skin care products are the best and you know what kind of ingredients you should look out for to get the best results. Now, there is only one thing left in this equation. You need to go get these products and start using them. Do it now.

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“Brooke start using medicinal herbs for skin now”.  This was the strong advice I gave to my 15 year old daughter.   Why is it that we wait until the wrinkles, dark circles and crows feet show up before we decide to do something?   The answer is that we’re forever young at the age of 15. The fact is that herbal skin care products are effective for the young and old.  You can put off the results of aging and you can also remove some of these not so subtle reminders of age. Medicinal herbs for skin are a natural, safe alternative to the toxic, synthetic chemicals often found in the most common, highly advertised skin care products. The products you are most familiar with are marketed with huge budgets for advertising.  Rather than great ingredients, they contain possibly toxic chemicals, alcohol and fragrances which are extremely irritating to facial skin. The best organic herbal skin care products routinely contain natural herbal oils that are easily absorbed by the skin.  They also possess enzymes that promote the manufacturing of collagen by your skin.  Collagen is a natural healer of the skin reducing wrinkles and other signs of age. Natural antioxidants are also a component of the best products and these work to tone and also heal damage done by the sun, aging or lifestyle.  Lifestyle is important as late nights, drinking, smoking, and lack of exercise will all show up on the facial area sooner or later. Certain oils such as macadamia and jojoba oil have been shown to nourish the skin without irritation.  Facial masks made from medicinal herbs for skin are soothing and healing.

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