HERBAL MEDS:

Blood Pressure Lowering Herbs

Blood pressure lowering herbs can be included in the diet by making minor changes in the food habits along with certain lifestyle changes. The herbs
are:

 Garlic: It is famous for its 'blood pressure lowering' properties. It lowers both systolic pressure as well as diastolic pressure. Garlic helps
‘thin the blood’ in the similar way as the pharmaceutical drug aspirin. Including garlic in the daily diet over a period of 4 weeks gives
significant results in terms of lowering blood pressure. It is said to have other health benefits as well. Garlic is used abundantly in Indian
and Chinese cuisines.
 Onion: Studies have shown that, when people with high blood pressure consumed onion, their blood pressure fell considerably. Onion has
another health benefit attached to it. It lowers the cholesterol level in the body.
 Green Tea: Japanese studies have proved that switching to green tea from coffee or black tea indeed reduces blood pressure. In all
probabilities, it's green tea which makes Japanese people less susceptible to strokes and heart ailments, in comparison to the Americans.
Hence, it's a good idea to include green tea as a part of one's diet.
 Hawthorn: This blood pressure lowering herb reduces 'mean diastolic pressure'. Studies conducted in UK have proved that consumption of
hawthorn for a consistent period indeed helps in the reduction of blood pressure. The hawthorn berry clears the coronary arteries,
strengthens the heart muscles and improves blood circulation through the body.
 Olives: Olives help in regularizing the heartbeat and reduces blood pressure. It is also said to lower cholesterol levels in the body and
reduce heart attacks.
 Stevia: Stevia extract is also a herb that lowers blood pressure. It is said to enhance glucose tolerance in the body, hence a favorite with
diabetic patients as well.
 Cinnamon: This herb is a native of Sri Lanka. The bark of the cinnamon tree is rolled and pressed to get the cinnamon sticks. It is used in
large quantities in Indian cooking as a spice. It is an antioxidant. With all the health benefits that it has to offer, cinnamon is also a blood
pressure lowering herb.
 Cardamom: Cardamom is used for its medicinal properties in many countries like China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, etc. It is said to have
blood pressure reducing qualities and hence is widely used for its treatment.
 Nutmeg: Nutmeg is a herb indigenous to Indonesia. It is an ingredient used in the kitchens of Greece, Cyprus, Europe, Japan, Middle East,
India, etc. Nutmeg is also a herb that lowers blood pressure. In Slovakia nutmeg is used as an anti-epileptic drug. It helps reduce flatulence
as well.
 Flaxseed: Flaxseed contains high level of omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil both help lower high blood pressure by stabilizing
the level of blood-sugar. They can be interchanged with each other and used, as both of them give similar effects.
 Valerian: This is a perennial plant with sweet-scented white or pink flowers. It was first found in Europe and some parts of Asia. It reduces
anxiety, which can be one of the causes of high blood pressure. Valerian is also given as a dietary supplement. It is highly beneficial in the
treatment of sleeplessness and insomnia caused due to hypertension and high blood pressure. Hence valerian is well-known as a herb that
lowers blood pressure.

DM

The following are some of the numerous herbal remedies for diabetes.

1. Bitter melon is a tropical vegetable also known as bitter cucumber which is abundant in Asia, Africa and South America. It has a property to lower
blood sugar levels but should be taken in small doses for it can cause diarrhea and abdominal upset.

2. Asian ginseng has the capacity to produce insulin.

3. Cinnamon is known to convert glucose to energy thereby increasing glucose metabolism that can be readily absorbed by the blood cells.

4. Onions – clinical studies have shown that it stimulates the production of insulin thereby reducing the levels of blood sugar in the body.

5. Gymnema known to help pancreas produce more insulin and as a result, it can lower blood glucose level.

Lastly, herbal remedies should not be thought as a replacement but rather that is something that serves to complete any medical treatment. It should
also be taken into consideration that some of the herbal remedies can interact with hypoglycemic drugs which could worsen the situation.Diabetes.
Ampalaya fruits and leaves can be eaten as vegetable. Ampalaya tablets and capsules are also now available in the Philippines.

COUGH

1. oreganoThe volatile oils in oregano and its properties are believed to be responsible for slowing the process of spoilage of food and thus
minimizing the risk of ingesting harmful bacteria, parasites and fungi.

2. erbal Remedies For Cough

3. COLTSFOOT Relieves congestion.

4. ECHINACEA Has antibacterial and antiviral properties useful for shortening duration of illness and preventing infection.

5. LOBELIA Used to soothe a dry, hacking cough.

 6. LUNGWORT Used for cough accompanied by diarrhea.

7. MARSHMALLOW ROOT Soothes the throat and eases a dry, hacking cough.

8. MULLEIN Tea is given to children at first sign of cough.

9. PEPPERMINT Tea is used to suppress cough reflex.

10. REISHI Extract eases cough from colds & asthma.

11. SLIPPERY ELM BARK Coats throat to propvide a soothing effect to soft tissue.
12. WILD CHERRY BARK SYRUP An effective expectorant. Use as directed.

13. A chronic cough that doesn't clear up can be a sign of more serious conditions. See your health care practitioner.

COLDS

How To Treat A Cold

Citrus Fruit:

Lemon, Grapefruit and Orange juices are all antiseptic and have uplifting properties. Orange can bring down a temperature, Grapefruit stimulates the
lymphatic system and fights fevers, and Lemon cleanses and purifies.

Eat fresh fruit to boost vitamin C levels and heat these essential oils in a vapouriser to brighten a mood.

Honey:

This store cupboard favourite can soothe sore throats and banish the irritation of tickly coughs. It can also give relief from headaches, and promotes
relaxation. Use instead of sugar to sweeten herbal drinks and food.

Ginger:

Can be used in root of oil form. Ginger is an antiseptic, a stimulant, an expectorant and good for joint pain. Root Ginger can be made into a tea
(especially good if combined with Honey), or grated into foods to add flavour as well as being beneficial to the body. Ginger oil can be used in a
vapouriser to stimulate the senses or infused with a carrier oil and used as a rub.

Garlic:

Whether in clove, powder, tablet or oil form, Garlic has anti-bacterial properties to help the immune system fight infection. It can also be an effective
remedy for chest infections. Try to include a form of Garlic in your diet to help prevent colds.

Echinacea:

Echinacea strengthens the immune system and can shortern the length of a cold or flu infection. Echinacea be be used in tea as a preventative
measure, and can be found as herbs, herbal tea bags, and in liquid form.

Eucalyptus:

Eucalyptus is an antiseptic essential oil and works on the respiratory tract. It can soothe inflammation and clear catarrh from the head and sinuses. A
few drops on a tissue or handkerchief inhaled at regular intervals will relieve the discomfort of nasal congestion.

Rosemary:

Rosemary can ease headaches and sore throats, and also has an uplifting quality. It can be gargled with a diluted syrup to ease a sore throat, or drank
as a tea to treat an aching head. Rosemary can be bought as a dried herb or an essential oil.

Sage:
 Sage is useful for treating head colds and restoring the appetite. Sage leaves can be drank as a herbal tea throughout the day.

Thyme:

Thyme fights infections, relieves low spirits and can combat against exhaustion. Can be used in fresh, dried, or oil form to make a tea that can be
ingested three times daily.

RENAL FAILURE

Natural Home remedies for the treatment of Kidney Disease

Orange: Taking one or two oranges before breakfast in the morning followed by a glass of hot water or taking orange juice cures kidney problems or
protects one from kidney ailments. Oranges keep the kidneys clean. Apples and grapes are also equally beneficial. Fruit juices keep the kidneys
healthy if taken in the morning before breakfast.

The use of honey is beneficial in kidney problems.

Carrots: Boil 2 tsp. of carrot seeds in a glass of water and drink it. It will increase the flow of urine.

Radish: Taking half a glass of radish juice provides relief from burning sensation and pain at the time of urination.

Bathua : It is beneficial in kidney problems. It relieves hesitancy and strangury micturition and restores the flow.

Arbi : Eating the vegetable of arbi is beneficial in kidney diseases. It makes the kidneys strong.

Water-melon: Eating water-melon is beneficial in Nephrites.

Long cucumber: Taking mixed juice of carrots and long cucumber or carrots and turnips cures kidney diseases.

Potato: A patient suffering from kidney problem should eat potatoes. It contains lots of sodium and very little of potassium. Too much of potassium
causes excessive secretion of salt from the kidneys.

Mango: Mango is shaped like a kidney. Eating mangoes regularly strengthens kidneys.

LOW BLOOD

Some of the commonly used low blood pressure herbs are:

 Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
 Cinnamon (cinnamoumum zeylanicum)
 Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
 Pepper (Piper nigrum)
 Cardamom (Eletteria cardamomum)
 Hawthorn Berry
 Ashwagandha
 Indian spikenard (Nardostachys Jatamansi

ARTHRITIS

Natural Remedies for Arthritis | Herbal Treatments

1. Kilaw poultice ( english: Tumeric, Round tumeric)

o Chop or crush a rhizome and mix with oil. Apply on the joint as poultice overnight.
2. Mangga bark hot compress ( english: Mango)
o Boil a piece of chopped bark. Use the decoction for hot compress.
3. Malabulak leaves and young stalks compress
o Chop leaves and young stalks and put in a cloth bag. Add 1/2 tsp. salt. Warm the bag and apply as compress.
4. Lumbang bato leaves compress
o Heat the leaves. Apply on the joints directly while still hot for 15 minutes, 2 times a day.
5. Herba Buena leaves ( english: Marsh mint, Pepper mint)
o Boil 4 tablespoons of dried leaves in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes.
Dosage:
Adults: 1/2 glass, every 4 hours
HERNIA

Herbal remedie Hawthornia

Hawthornia relieves most symptoms of groin, femoral, and inguinal hernias, and some of umbilical hernias. It prevents from surgery, which is most
common solution to the froin problems. Hawthornia is especially effective in the early stages of occurrence