ginsengHere are five of the best-researched herbs for health that are proven and tested by scientists in clinical studies:

1. Ginseng - of all the various herbs for health, ginseng is one of the most widely studied. It helps increase memory and learning by improving circulation, and has also been shown to reduce cholesterol and protect the liver from dangerous toxins.

2. Astragalus - haven’t heard of this one? This herb has actually been used as an immunity booster in China for thousands of years. According to experts, astragalus helps strengthen digestion, raise metabolism, strengthen your immune system and promote wound healing.

3. Milk Thistle - more than 100 scientific studies have revealed that milk thistle extract regenerates, regulates and strengthens liver functions. Its antioxidant qualities are vital as this herb stimulates the body to produce superoxide dismutase, one of the two primary antioxidants the body can manufacture.

4. Echinacea - an amazing ability to activate white blood cells and stimulate the regeneration of the cellular connective tissue and the epidermis belongs to this herb. Echinacea has also been observed to protect non-infected cells against viral infections, and is therefore regarded as an influenza preventer.

5. Licorice - of all the herbs for health, licorice is the most researched as an antiviral and in the treatment of gastrointestinal ulceration. As one health researcher explained, “licorice gets into a painful, contracted, tight digestive tract and coats the raw places, relaxes the clenched-up muscles and acts as a local anti-inflammatory.” If you ever had experienced stomach problems such as ulcers, this is the best herb to use for treatment. It can even be used for mouth ulcers.

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