what is avena sativa used for in herbal remedies
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Herbal remedies using oat straw  ( Avena sativa) Herbal remedies using oat straw (Avena sativa) The use of herbal remedies, including the herb oat straw (also known as groats), classified as Avena sativa, are popular as an alternative to standard Western allopathic medicine for a variety of problems, including panic attacks, fighting osteoporosis as well as calming hyperactive children. Oat straw is used for.
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What is Asafoetida? Asafoetida has been used as a medicinal herb for many decades, with some people choosing to make a tea from it in order to drink it plain. Despite its pungent aroma, it is known to alleviate stomach ailments, cold symptoms, anxiety issues, chronic fatigue, yeast infections, and painful gas and flatulence.
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- Applied to the skin as a cream, ointment, liniment, salve, or tincture, arnica has been used to soothe muscle aches, reduce inflammation, and heal wounds. It is commonly used for injuries, such as sprains and bruises. As an herb, arnica is usually used topically (on the skin) because it can cause serious side effects when taken by mouth. Oral homeopathic remedies do contain arnica, but they use a diluted form that is not considered dangerous.
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Herbs to Help Skin, Hair and Nails Shatavari root infused in oil is used topically to treat skin diseases. The leaves can be infused in ghee and applied to boils and sores. Adapted from Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief, by David Winston and Steven Maimes (Healing Arts Press, 2007).
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USNEA Usnea may be whitish, reddish, or black. The plant body of usnea is used to make medicine. Usnea is used for weight loss, pain relief, fever control, and wound healing; and to make phlegm easier to cough up. Usnea is also used directly on the skin for sore mouth and throat. Don’t confuse usnea with oak moss (Evernia prunastri). Both usnea and oak moss are sometimes referred to as tree moss.
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SENNA Senna is an herb. The leaves and the fruit of the plant are used to make medicine. Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription laxative. It is used to treat constipation and also to clear the bowel before diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy. Senna is also used for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, and weight loss. Senna fruit seems to be gentler than senna leaf. This has led the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) to warn against long-term use of senna leaf, but not senna fruit.
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Indian herbal snakebite cure scientifically validated [THIRUVANANTHAPURAM] A herb, long used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine to treat snakebite, has been proven in studies on chick embryos to contain compounds that can neutralise viper venom, says a new study.
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Herbal medicine What is herbal medicine? Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine, refers to using a plant's seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes. Herbalism has a long tradition of use outside conventional medicine. It is becoming more mainstream as improvements in analysis and quality control, along with advances in clinical research, show the value of herbal medicine in treating and preventing disease.
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- The root of the Piper methysticum plant is chewed, ground, or pulverized to make drinks or teas that can ease a person’s mind while maintaining clarity. It’s used for temporary relief from anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Kavalactones are the active chemical ingredients of the kava root. Research shows that they can affect brain chemistry in ways similar to prescription antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Kava is prepared in tinctures, teas, and also comes in pill and powder forms.
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What Is Valerian Root? valerian is a flowering plant the root of which is dried and used as an herbal remedy valerian has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating sleep problems insomnia
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Mentha Arvensis Mentha arvensis is a perennial plant belonging to the Mentha genus. This mint plant is found in various parts of Europe, Asia and North America. Its common names include Field Mint, Wild Mint or Corn Mint; however, it is better known by its scientific name Mentha arvensis.The leaves of this herbal plant have a fresh minty flavor and are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The essential oil extracted from the leaves also has many uses.edicinal Uses. 1  The Mentha arvensis leaves are used as a herbal remedy for stomach disorders like indigestion and gas. 2  The leaves are used as anti inflammatory. 3  It is used in the treatments of fever, headache, cold and asthma. 4  Leaves are used to make cough syrups.
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- Oatstraw - Avena sativa. Oatstraw (Avena sativa) is the herb of longevity in the Auryuvedic system of India. It restores nervous system integrity, emotional flexibility, and sexual flow. Oats and oatstraw are exceptionally good at nourishing heart health and moderating cholesterol.
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The Best 12 Herbs for Insomnia For these conditions, you use chamomile in an infusion or bath, or as a tincture, which is a concentrated extract mixed with alcohol. People use Roman chamomile as a tea to treat an upset stomach, sleeping problems, or menstrual pain. Limited studies have been done on chamomile.
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Nigella sativa Nigella sativa. Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) is a medicinal spice that appears to be active in the dose used to season food products. It has a potent bioactive known as thymoquinone which shows promise in treating epilepsy, allergies, and boosting the immune system. This page features 142 unique references to scientific papers.
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âAntivenom And Herbal Plants Used In Treatment of Snake Biteâ There are various medicinal plants which have been used against snake envenomation in folk and traditional medicines. Atharva Veda , Rig Veda , Charak & Sushruta Samhita of the Indian continent mentions the usage of various herbal antidotes against snake envenomation.
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Guide to Herbal Remedies December 28, 2010. Wild lettuce tea is a herbal infusion made from Lactuca virosa, which is also known as Opium Lettuce. Health benefits of wild lettuce tea have been well known for almost 15 centuries, and some of therapeutic actions of this herb are mentioned in the ancient Egyptian writings and artwork. A famous philosopher and physician, Hildegard of Bingen, documented numerous healing powers of wild lettuce infusion and lettuce juice (lactucarium).
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Bitterroot Restoration Aloe vera is a very popular herbal remedy. The Aloe vera plant (also called Aloe barbadensis) is unique among plants for its importance in natural skin care. The skin is the largest organ in the human body and it really takes a beating.Aloe Vera can help alleviate this beating. Aloe vera oil can be used on the dry skin to make the skin normal and shiny. 2  Aloe Vera acts as a natural barrier and shields our skin from dangerous toxins. 3  Aloe vera is helpful for frostbite, burns, insect bites, blisters and allergic reactions.
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List of plants used in herbalism Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry, is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar.It is used as a herb in Ayurvedic medicine.he plant's long, brown, tuberous roots are used in traditional medicine. In Ayurveda, the berries and leaves are applied externally to tumors, tubercular glands, carbuncles, and ulcers. The roots are used to prepare the herbal remedy ashwagandha, which has been traditionally used for various symptoms and conditions.
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Verbena officinalis Verbena officinalis herb has been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally (as tea or liqueur) for treatment of infections and fever. Medical use of Common Vervain is usually as a herbal tea; Nicholas Culpeper 's 1652 The English Physitian discusses folk uses.
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Fenugreek Extract of fenugreek is used as a traditional herbal remedy to help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It has also been used as a laxative and as an appetite stimulant.Fenugreek extract is used in cosmetic products and soaps, and it is also applied to the skin to help relieve inflammation.In some studies, fenugreek seed powder has been found to lower blood glucose and improve glucose tolerance.xtract of fenugreek is used as a traditional herbal remedy to help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It has also been used as a laxative and as an appetite stimulant.
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An Overview on Ashwagandha: A Rasayana (Rejuvenator) of Ayurveda Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, fam. Solanaceae) is commonly known as “Indian Winter cherry” or “Indian Ginseng”. It is one of the most important herb of Ayurveda (the traditional system of medicine in India) used for millennia as a Rasayana for its wide ranging health benefits.yurveda, the traditional system of medicine practiced in India can be traced back to 6000 BC (Charak Samhita, 1949). For most of these 6000 years Ashwagandha has been used as a Rasayana. The root of Ashwagandha is regarded as tonic, aphrodisiac, narcotic, diuretic, anthelmintic, astringent, thermogenic and stimulant.
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Usnea Â  (Usnea barbata) Externally  Usnea can be used as a mouthwash, a gargle or in lozenges to aid inflammation of the oral mucus membranes. As an antifungal, it can be used to treat topical ailments like ringworm, athlete's foot and yeast. Some also use it to treat boils and other skin lesions. Other Uses  It is used as a fixative in perfumes that have a mossy note to them. It is also used as a flavoring for foods and in making beer.
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THE HERBAL APOTHECARY Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary includes advice on growing and foraging for healing plants, as well as recommendations for plant-based formulations to fight common ailments, such as muscle strain, anxiety and insomnia.
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14 Natural Remedies to Beat Insomnia Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a herbal home remedy, brewed as a tea or taken as a supplement, that is commonly used to reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and act as a sedative. Clinical trials of valerian have had inconsistent results for insomnia.
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Eruca sativa About. Eruca sativa (syn. E. vesicaria subsp. sativa (Miller) Thell., Brassica eruca L.), is an edible annual plant, commonly known as rocket (roquette) or arugula, not to be confused with Wild rocket. It is a species of Eruca native to the Mediterranean region, from Morocco and Portugal east to Lebanon and Turkey.n West Asia and Northern India, arugula seeds are pressed to make taramira oil, used in pickling and (after aging to remove acridity) as a salad or cooking oil.[12] The seed cake is also used as animal feed.
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