Herbal Dietary Supplements - The Safer Remedy

09 Jul

Posted by Dr John Anne as Herbal Nutriton Supplements

Dietary supplements containing in solution at least two herbal ingredients selected from a group consisting of: mullen leaf, witch hazel, baptisia (wild indigo), marshmallow root (Althea officianales), Potentilla tormentilla, myrrh, agrimony, blood root (sanguinaria), bistort, echinacea, parsley, eucalyptus, wintergreen, rosemary, ginger, sandalwood, sweet almond, sassafrass, linseed and castor. When ingested transcutaneously the product is holistically effective for reduction of plaque and for treating symptons of gingivitis, gum disorders, cold sores, oral boils, herpes simplex, pimples and acne vulgaris.

Benefits and Side Effects of Herbal Dietary Supplements

People who are contemplating surgery, or even taking medications regularly, should become familiar with the power and properties of any herbal nutrition supplements they are taking.

Herbal dietary supplements can provide important health benefits but it’s important to know how they react to medication you may already be taking.
Before you take Herbal dietary supplements, check with your health care provider to be sure the herbal supplements are safe for you.

If you’re taking herbal dietary supplements such as echinacea, ginkgo, garlic, St. John’s wort and others, or even Vitamin E supplements, and you’ll be undergoing a medical procedure that will require the administration of anesthetics, be sure to let your doctor know what supplements you are taking. A lot of herbal supplements have side effects and drug interactions.

Astralagus

Astralagus root is said to enhance and stimulate the immune system, making it less likely for you to catch a cold or virus. Claiming to help people with a poor appetite and weight loss, fatigue and feverish chills. Relieving anxiety and insomnia this is one of the most popular herbal supplements.

Dong Quai

One of the moist important Chinese herbs for herbal medicine is the Dong Quai root. Powdered and dried the dong quai herb is used to clean the blood and regulate the menstrual cycle. The supplement is mainly used to balance the female hormones and helps to balance symptoms caused by Pre Menstrual Tension (PMT) and the menopause.

Herbal Supplements, Drug or Not?

Herbal supplements have long been used to stay healthy or treat illnesses. Their use is often traced back to early Chinese medicine. Dietary supplements are made up of processed or unprocessed plant parts (bark, leaves, flowers, fruits and stems), extracts and essential oils. They may come in the form of tablets and capsules or teas and powders. Herbals may be sold as single substances or combined with other materials, such as vitamins and minerals.

What are dietary supplements used for?

People use dietary supplements for many health conditions.

People often use vitamins and minerals to supplement diet and treat disease. For example, echinacea may keep you from getting a cold and may help you get better faster.1 High doses of vitamin C may also help you get better faster.

Historically, people have used herbal medicines to prevent illness, cure infection, reduce fever, and heal wounds. Herbal medicines can also treat constipation, ease pain, or act as relaxants or stimulants. Research on some herbs and plant products has shown that they may have some of the same effects that conventional medicines do, while others may have no effect or may be harmful.