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Helpful herbs from A to Z - the letter M.
| Posted on January 5, 2016 at 3:43 PM |
Today’s blog is on helpful herbs that begin with the letter
M. This blog is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent anything. It
is for educational purposes only. Please always use caution when taking any
herb or vitamin and check with your physician for any contraindications. Western Herb  Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum, Cardos Marianus)Parts used - Seeds and aerial portions. Energy and taste - Bitter, sweet and cool. Constituents - Flavolignans collectively known as silymarin Internal uses - Hepatoprotective, bitter tonic, demulcent, antidepressant,
liver protective and regenerative that helps with chronic liver cirrhosis, necrosis,
hepatitis A and B. It is a hypolipidemic that lowers fat deposits in the liver
(fatty liver disease) Dose - 420 milligrams daily in
capsule or tea. Topical uses - Anti-inflammatory that helps with rashes and
acne when applied in a cream or lotion. Do not take while pregnant and if you have any allergies to
ragweed or daisies. Chinese Herb  Motherwort(Yi Mu Cao)Leonurus Cardiaca Parts used - Leaves Energy and taste - Slightly bitter, cold, and acrid. Constituents - Alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, vitamin A. Do not use while pregnant as this herb stimulates uterine
contractions. Internal uses - Emmenagogue, anti hypertensive, antispasmodic,
diuretic, antibacterial, anti fungal. Helps with edema, promotes blood circulation,
and helps with nervous cardiac disorders, thyroid hyper function, and eye
issues. Dose - 2-4 ml in a tincture Topical uses – Helps with itchy skin and shingles when
applied topically in creams or lotions.  Ayurveda HerbMyrrh(Commiphora Myrrh) Ayurveda name - Bola Parts used - resin Energy and taste – Hot, astringent, and pungent. Constituents - Volatile oils, sesquiterpenes, myrcene,
acamphorene, guggulstrol, glycoresins, polysaccharides, potassium, tannins. Internal uses – Helps with gingivitis, digestive problems,
mouth ulcers, ulcerative colitis. Dose -1 to 2 ml three times a day in capsules. Topical uses - An antimicrobial and detoxifying herb that is good for
oral health when used in a tooth powder or a mouth wash. Hope any of the above information was helpful. Check back
for the next blog on helpful herbs that begin with the letter N. Resources The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs: A Contemporary Introduction and
Useful Manual for the World's Oldest Healing System, Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa
and Michael Tierra The Way of Chinese Herbs, Michael Tierra The Way of Herbs: Fully Updated with the Latest Developments
in Herbal Science, Michael Tierra |
Categories: Health and Wellness, Skin Health-inside and out
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