Articles related to "Plant Medicine"

Plant medicine is a broad term used to describe various plant disciplines; identify the differences between herbal medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy and aromatherapy.

For centuries, aloe vera has been used a treatment for skin ailments, but other potential uses for aloe vera exist as well.

An alkaloid extracted from Huperizia Serrata (Club Moss) supports cognitive function and appears to be an alternative to prescription medications.

Long the staple of many household first aid supplies, the mustard plaster has had an interesting history dating back two thousand or more years.

The ancient Egyptians influence and knowledge of aromatic plant use was used by the Greeks, Romans and Europeans to produce modern day aromatherapy.

Many prescriptions today are derived from plants that have been cultivated for centuries because of the medicine they contain.

With its roots in botany, ethnobotany has recently become a focus of interest since the renewed interest in medicinal plant use; however, its origins date back centuries.

The blending of conventional and alternative strategies in the treatment of acne leads to a more effective management of this common condition.

Hippocrates, an ancient Greek healer who became known as the 'father of medicine', used a number of medicinal plants and healing herbs in his teachings and written work.

The major problem with pharmaceutical waste in the environment is that the true extent of the dangers of this toxicity is yet unknown.

Plants and herbs have had both medicinal and and perfumery uses for thousands of years; extraction of oils from the plant began in the still room.

The Maori people of New Zealand used many native plants in the practice of Maori medicine (Rongoa); these plants included those of the manuka, pepper tree and flax.

The use of aromatherapy for babies is a natural solution which has been in use, in one form or another, for centuries, enjoying a return to popularity in recent times.

Herbs and plants used in medieval times were popularized by the herbalists John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper; many herbs in use today were also found in medieval gardens.

A little known book offers intriguing anthropological insights into the use of native medicine as related by an herbalist and elder of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

"Intelligent chemistry" enables herb and plant oils to fight bacteria and viruses and to support the immune system without being outpaced by fast-mutating pathogens.

Homemade drawing salve has been used for centuries to remove splinters, and to heal insect stings and boils.

Natural cures have many advantages over pharmaceutical drugs. The next time you reach for a cure, you might want to consider reaching for a cup of herbal tea.

RSI or repetitive stain injury can be annoying, painful and difficult to treat. Essential oils provide a simple, effective way to relieve wrist pain and hand swelling.

Potential antidepressant and anti-cancer value may be lost as many species of magnolia are endangered. Also used for hypertension, amoebic dysentery and chest congestion.

Despite the controversy surrounding the use of herbal remedies rather than modern medicine, most people still rely on herbal remedies to cure body complaints and sickness

Jasmine is one of the most expensive aromatherapy oils in use and is one of the most copied or adulterated oils; it has a number of therapeutic properties.

Not all essential oils are suitable for aromatherapy use; active chemical components make some essential oils dangerous to use. Some oils should be used with caution.