herb picture_121709Our bodies are bombarded daily with pressures, physical stress, environmental pollution, bad diet, unhealthy lifestyle and other factors that wear it down.  So it is not surprising to feel like a ton of bricks one day or feel a backache, headache or muscle pain pop somewhere on your body.  Good thing there are healthy herbs that could remedy those everyday aches and pains.  Here are some herbs for health that might do the trick.

White Willow Bark

White Willow Bark (WWB) is a tree which originates from Asia and Europe.  Its name was derived from the leaves’ colour, which are enveloped with fine white hairs.  WWB is employed for ailments that cause aches, swelling or fever, like severe back pain, osteoarthritis, fever, joint pain and flu.  It contains natural salicin which is responsible for its healing properties.  Experts have noted that WWB has been more efficacious than aspirin because of other active compounds it contains.   Due to the salicylate content of WWB, the same caution used on aspirin should be observed.

Lobelia

Lobelia is an herb with a hairy angular stem which branches at the top and is commonly of a greenish violet colour.  The plant hasn’t been tested enough on animals or people. However, herbs experts usually recommend Lobelia for respiratory ailments, such as cough, asthma and bronchitis.  Other conditions the herb remedies include nausea, vomiting and aids in cessation of smoking and muscle relaxation.  Lobelia is available as tinctures, dried herbs in capsule, liquid extracts and for teas.  Lobelia is considered as a potentially deadly herb.  Consult an herb expert before venturing into using this herb.

Boswellia

Boswellia is an herb native of Africa, Middle East and China.  The boswellian extract taken from the sappy resin of the boswellia tree is used to treat ailments caused by inflammation.  The herb works very much like the ibuprofen and aspirin.  Arthritis and Crohn’s Disease are just some of the ailments that boswellia relieves.

Although herbs for health are drawn from nature, it still makes sense to seek professional guidance.  It’s better to be on the safe side.

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