Top 10 Natural Healers
These wonder plants, vegetable and fruits really are a good help in treating many kinds of illness.
For thousands of years man has learned to use the medicinal properties of many plants, vegetables and certain fruits in treating different illness that includes simple wounds, insect bites, relieving arthritis pain and even suppressing depression. Below is a list of natural healers that stood the test of times.
Common Dandelion
Dandelion is a robust perennial herb used as a medicinal herb internally and externally. It contains iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium. Those suffering from hepatitis can benefit from dandelion tea. Likewise, the juice extracted from the leaves is helpful for all bone disorders since the leaves contains magnesium. The tea made from the buds, flowers and fresh leaves can be very helpful in cases of urinary disorders. It is also useful in the treatment of warts. The milk from the cut end of dandelion is also useful in the treatment of warts.
Garlic
The Common Garlic is a natural antibiotic that can help prevent wound infections, relax muscle spasm, a diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant and a expectorant. It is also thought to lessen cholesterol and can control high blood pressure. Garlic syrup is very useful medicine for asthma, coughs, hoarseness and other lungs disorders.
Ginger
Ginger is a seasoning used for cooking as well as medicine. The Chinese have been using this spice for a thousand years to treat problems that includes: diarrhea, abdominal bloating, coughing and rheumatism. Today, ginger root is a good medicine for motion sickness such as: vomiting, sweating and nausea. It has other uses including relieving headaches, arthritis pain, sore throats, fevers from flu and colds and menstrual discomfort.
Lemon
Lemon is rich in vitamin C that can ease the symptoms of colds and flu. It is also an antiseptic that could prevent sepsis and also anti-scorbutic that could assist in cleansing the body of impurities.
Saint-John’s-Wort
St John’s wort is widely use as a herbal treatment for major depression. It is also use as astringent, resolvent and expectorant. Saint-John worts is a good medicine in easing symptoms of diarrhea, dysentery, in suppression of urine and other illness resulting in yellow skin.
Nettle
Nettle leaves have been used for hundreds of years to treat eczema, allergies, muscles and joints pain, anemia, gout, asthma and constipation. Today, many people use nettle leaves to treat urinary tract infections, tendonitis, for treating sprains and insect bites.
Orange
Orange is a good source of vitamin C, calcium and other minerals such as: sodium, copper, chlorine, potassium and magnesium. Oranges are helpful in controlling nervous tension, insomnia and hysteria. Rich in Vitamin C, oranges are recommended to prevent common cold, influenza and chronic dyspepsia. It is also valuable in the prevention of bone and teeth related diseases. Also, orange peels are used in the treatment of acne and pimples.
Celery
Celery is an effective and strong diuretic, the seeds have excellent cleansing properties that is beneficial in treating nervousness, anxiety, insomnia and arthritis. Also, celery is helpful in preventing bronchitis, asthma, and rheumatism. The juice from the seeds has been proven to reduce blood pressure.
Tea Tree
Tea tree oil can be used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant. It is beneficial in treating skin disorders including insect bites, acne, athlete’s foot, cold sores, diaper rash, dandruff, toenail fungus, scabies, burns and cuts.
Common Hawthorn
A generally spreading shrub native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, common hawthorn is good for the heart because it helps in increasing blood flow and is also a good antioxidant.
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CHAN LEE PENG | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for this brief article. I truly enjoy reading it.
Christine Ramsay | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Some really interesting ideas there, papaleng. A really good piece.
Christine
Sakuragi | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
That’s right, I’ve read dandelion is great for warts!
Betty Carew | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Great article Papaleng, my aunt use to use dandilion as a side dish with some meals. she use to boil it and it tasted something like spinach.This was quite some time ago
belmez | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
You forgot marijuana, it’s one of the oldest and best medicine.
Joe Dorish | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Good article Papaleng. I’ve heard that half of Germany takes St John’s Wort.
nutuba | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Papaleng, this is informative and interesting as always! I never knew that about dandelions before. Now I can be justified in having such a large dandelion crop in my yard.
papaveek | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Absolutely the best I have ever heard concerning readily available and nourishing plants!
Design Training | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Tea tree oil can be used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant.
alok | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
nice posting i like it.
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Stephen Ackart | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
What about Agave for Tequila, That helps and creates all my problems. Truly a wonder plant!
OhSugar | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Papa, these are wonderful natural healers. I have used them and still use some of them. Thank you for sharing.
Lady Sunshine | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Interesting article, papaleng. I never knew dandelions could be that beneficial to our health. I mean, they are weeds after all! LOL!
Evelyn M Carter | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Well you’ve done it again Papaleng! Very nice. Short and sweet and Very informative. I also Always love your chosen pictures. Thank you for sharing yet another great write. God (does) Bless You.
Bo Russo | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Papa, I would also like to point out that Stinging nettle can also help if you have allergies to cats,they will help your eyes from watering and runny nose.This was a pretty cool article,most or all of it can be bought at the local health food store.
DA Cournean | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
It’s good to know these things. The drug companies want to sell us their pills for our ailments. Natural is best!
Juancav | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Informative plant healers.
PR Mace | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Excellent advice. Many of these I know about and use and you have shown me some new ones, thank you.
kate smedley | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Fascinating article, I didn’t realise some of these had such healing properties.
Auron Renius | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Nice article, this stuff should be common knowledge, instead we trust the drug companies to tell us what will make us feel better and they don’t like the stuff that’s free.
Mystical Whitewolf | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Great article.
meandu | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
This was a great article. I did not realize how much the dandelion was useful for.
rutherfranc | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
pwede ka nang albularyo paps!
Judy T Lloyd | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Very good article and so informative. I can personally attest that St. John’s Wort works.
Poetic Enigma | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Great Article,
This Is Great Stuff To Know,
Thanks For Sharing,
Nice Work, As Always
Jo Oliver | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
wonderful article! I knew most, but the dandelions are a new one for me.
Eunice Tan | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Informative and useful article. Well done.
Mr Ghaz | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
WOW! That was great article about alternative health/ remedies..wel-written too…wel done and keep it up thnx a lotm
monica55 | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Wonderful work to share. Thanks for the tips.
Monica.
Rajiv Sighamony | Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
Amazing article. I never knew that garlic can be used as an antibiotic.
Phil E. Drifter | Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
Klatu verada nikto
tingtingyang | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Very nice. I showed this to my kids and they now know why some of these things I use in my Chinese cooking. They also know why I make them take these thing when they are sick. They were able to understand a little more of Ma’s chinese thinking. This is a great feat in my American raised children. Thank You.
Caroswen | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
that’s very interesting, i never knew it =D
Anne McNew | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
wonderful. this must be useful
24hourapartments | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Very good health food information.
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Luffy12 | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
i noticed that papaleng always on herbal category
chris73 | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Very interesting.
Mischa M. | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Who knew dandelions could be so useful? I know I didn’t! Thanks for this it was very interesting!
David De Jesus | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Great Information! Nice presentation
Glynis Smy | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Interesting article.
Brooke Westen | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Nice article; well written.
Ruby Hawk | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
I love all the natural remedies. You have an excellent list here.
monica55 | Apr 25, 2009 | Reply
Wonderful healing plants. Thanks for sharing.
Monica.
S M Blomker | Apr 25, 2009 | Reply
great information.
Denise Kawaii | Apr 25, 2009 | Reply
Very interesting… I will have to learn more about nettles.
MMV Abad | Apr 26, 2009 | Reply
Interesting facts
Momma Tells | Apr 26, 2009 | Reply
I have enough dandelions in my yard to treat a lot of warts!
My best to you,
Momma Tells
distorted dork | Apr 27, 2009 | Reply
i was just amaze by this. i knew about most of them, but the celery and onions i didnt. which is funny because i take it alot of the two. thank you for sharing.
Jan Daniel | Apr 29, 2009 | Reply
I’ve never tried St John’s Wort. Natural is better if it can adequately treat the symptoms. Interesting reading.
Roger | May 1, 2009 | Reply
Dandelion is excellent for Gout.
Irina P | May 4, 2009 | Reply
I like natural remedies such as Ayurveda and herbs from Altay mountains. Use about 16 years.:)
revivor | May 6, 2009 | Reply
Hi papa you will never guess?? – this came up on the random stumble button – you must be doing very well!!
thanks and good to talk – revivor
CutestPrincess | May 12, 2009 | Reply
this is very helpful… thanks for sharing!
Observer | Jun 26, 2009 | Reply
Looks like good info but why is the image used as celery actually a green onion?
hannah | Sep 4, 2009 | Reply
i put honey on my weetabix and it goes down a treat!
The Mind Relaxer | Sep 6, 2009 | Reply
Lots of good alternative stuffs here, thanks for sharing it to us.
heidiefernandez | Jul 22, 2010 | Reply
ang galing Papaleng…. Very useful information…..
monica55 | Jul 22, 2010 | Reply
This is an excellent piece for anyone who wants to use the power of the herbs in treating their ailments. Thanks for the revisit from FaceBook.
Monica.
Judy Sheldon | Sep 21, 2010 | Reply
Papaleng, I have written in depth on several of these foods/herbs. This is a nice compilation which a brief description of each. Nice pictures.
eNaturalCures | Sep 25, 2010 | Reply
This is great! I love the idea of having the image along with the article. I’ve been wondering how some of them looks.