To be more aware individuals and communities, we need to be aware of all aspects which affect our environment and the people. At Essential Herbs we know that optimal health includes healthy soil and healthy water.
From the Land of the Rising Sun: A stark reminder to protect our future | Greenpeace Africa.
In the following video, Rick explains how to make a delicious almond milk. I have personally made this milk, adding a little honey and a touch of vanilla and would highly recommend it.
Don’t throw away the almond fibre left over at the end, store it in the freezer and when you next make some biscuits (cookies), add the fibre for a delicious almond flavoured biscuit.
Dr. Mark Hyman explains in the following YouTube clip how the toxic world in which we live has caused rates of autoimmune diseases to skyrocket. Plus, he gives you a few ideas to help you address autoimmunity and start feeling better now.
Please note that this is for information purposes only. Please consult a health practitioner who is conscious of treating the whole person for more information and help.
We officially took over the business from its previous owner on the 1st March in 2010. With much trepidation and not being sure if it was the right thing, we plunged in and found that we could swim. The past two years have been a wonderful time of learning, experiencing and meeting new friends.
We have therefore decided to make the month of March our birthday month and would like to share the joy with all of you. Any purchases made by you during this month will go into a draw and the person whose name is randomly chosen on the last day of the month will receive a home care kit to the value of R128.00. Look at our basic care kits to see what it entails.
We look forward to hearing from you.
This week I have been taking a little time to learn more about herbal infusions and what they can do for one’s health.
This is what I learnt:-
So, this week I have decided to make one herbal infusion per day. (Just enough to make one cup). I have been alternating Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) , Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) and Sage (Salvia officinalis). The benefits that I have experienced thus far are: less headaches, calmer emotions, a more regular tummy – and that’s just in five days. I have also not had a sinus attack this week-very good news.
How do I make the infusion?
Herbs for Treating Anxiety and Depression
Valerian is used for general anxiety and nervousness with irritation. It also helps in treating the insomnia that occurs as a consequence of anxiety. Valerian is also useful in the case of heart failure accompanied with palpitations and a sense of fear. As a tranquilizer, Valerian is used alone or in combination with other herbs, as a tea or tincture.
Lemon Balm is the cure for sleepless nights. It shows antidepressant properties and removes bad thoughts, nightmares and rolling over in bed. The main medicinal ingredient of this plant is essential oil which refreshes and calms strained nerves. Lemon Balm can be used alone or in combination with other plants.
Lavender shows soothing properties, and it can be used as a tea or essential oil which should be left to evaporate. Thanks to its pleasant scent lavender essential oil creates a special atmosphere. Lavender potions are recommended for the treatment of the nervous system diseases. This herb eases anxiety, tension, palpitations, hysteria, stress, depression, insomnia and headache.
Chamomile tea is an old and proven tonic for reducing the tension and relaxation.
Thyme is an ingredient of many medications because it has beneficial effects on the nervous system. It relaxes, reduces anxiety and mental tension providing a good sleep. It contains tannins, bitter substances, essential oils and phenolic compounds.
St. John’s Wort may be applied in the form of tinctures, oils, extracts and teas that positively effect on general mental state – reduce depression, anxiety and insomnia. This herb contains tannins, hypericin, resin, anthocyanins, essential oils and azulene.St. John’s Wort is more recommendable than synthetic drugs because it doesn’t cause addiction and any harmful side effects.
Essential Basil oil is used for treating depression, mental exhaustion, melancholy and increased mental effort. Place a drop on a hanky/tissue and breathe in as and when needed. Or, place 3 drops on a burner in your work or living space.
Watch the following clip for more information on some of these herbs and some others which have not been mentioned in the above blog.
Be My Valentine
