The flu season is in full effect, and the H1N1 virus is mutating; it is time to establish a proper solution for sickness. But how? Integrative nutrition. With the recent rise in integrative medicines, the market is booming with historic and traditional herbs. Take a look for yourself.
Yohimbe: The yohimbe tree is a tall evergreen, which can be found in western Africa. Inside the bark of the tree is a chemical called yohimbine. In the past, Africans the herb was used as a natural aphrodisiac, today medicines focused on erectile dysfunction, use the herb as an ingredient.
Valerian: Valerian is a plant which is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The therapeutic uses of this plant have been used since the Ancient Greece era. If an individual is experiencing anxiety, or sleep disorders, this herb will best suite their solution. Valerian can also be used for more common place symptoms such as, headaches and irregular heartbeats.
Red Clover: Although the red clover plant, has a different appearance from beans and peas, it is in the same family; legumes. The compounds of the plant contain phytoestrogen; a compound similar to the female estrogen. In the past the herb was a remedy for the whooping cough or asthma, but nowadays, it is mainly used menopausal pains and breast pains.
Licorice Root: This delicious sounding herb can be found in either, a powder or pill form. The licorice root is grown in Turkey, Greece, and several parts of Asia. Today, licorice root is used as a dietary supplement for sore throats, stomach ulcers, and even hepatitis.
Kava: The herb of Kava is used for medicinal and traditional events. A member of the pepper family, Kava, is native to the South Pacific Islands. Kava can be used for several different medicinal purposes, such as, a numbing agent, a supplement to fight fatigue, and a menopausal stabilizer.
Feverfew: Feverfew, Featherfew, or Bachelor Buttons, is a plant that is originally native to the Balkan mountains of Eastern Europe. The herb, which resembles a short bush with daisy-like flowers, can now be found in the North America region as well. Throughout history, feverfew, has been used for several different medicinal purposes, but now it is an ingredient in medicines for headaches and rheumatoid arthritis.
Fenugreek: This herb has been a natural medicine since 1500 B.C. Originally, Fenugreek was used for digestive and menopausal issues. Today, it can be used for diabetes, loss of appetite, and skin inflammation.
Cat’s Claw: This wood vine medicine, derives from the Incan civilization. Cat’s Claw is still predominately found the Central and South American regions. The actual herb enhances and stimulates the immune system, therefore it is a great herb to fight diseases (i.e. Alzheimer disease, cancer, arthritis).
Black Cohosh: A member of the buttercup family, this tall, thin herb, is native to North America. The Native Americans used Black Cohosh for night sweats, muscle pain, and menopause. Currently, the herb is used for menstrual irregularities and a stimulant for labor.
Astragalus: A traditional Chinese medicine, Astragalus, actually has 200 different species. This herb, which garnered U.S. attention through the 1980′s, is used to treat and prevent the common cold.
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