Introduction
Good afternoon, my friends. By the recent studies in the last two decades, “The World Health Organization reported that over 80% of the global market rely on herbal medicinal products… Medicinal herbs are also available in the market as raw plant material. Both herbs and herbal products are usually used as self-care to enhance wellbeing and to prevent and cure non-life-threatening conditions.” With my experience in using lemon balm, dill weed, and ginger, I’m happy to discuss with you those easy-to-use herbs that can make us avoid some common ailments and live healthier.
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I. The first herb used as medicine I want to …show more content…
Through the review of Dr. Steven Ehrlich, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, lemon balm is native in Europe and grown all over the world.
1. The leaves are very deeply wrinkled and smelt like lemons.
2. As a member of the mint family, lemon balm is known like a calming herb.
B. This herb has been documented back to the Middle Ages as a treatment for restlessness, anxiety and insomnia.
1. According to England’s Northumbria University, “there are 1,600 mg dose of encapsulated dried leaf lemon balm resulted in reports of improved mood, memory, and promoting relaxation.”
C. Lemon balm is available as a dried leaf that can be bought in the market. It makes a flavorful tea or can be taken in capsule form.
(Now, let’s move to the second herb – Dill weed.)
II. Dill weed is known not only for its culinary, but also medicinal properties.
A. By the research of Adam Oakley and Dan Drost from Utah State Univercsity, dill weed is original come from southwest Asia and southern Europe.
1. This plant requires warm summer climates with well-drained, and low fertility …show more content…
Dill weed herb has been used in preparation of many popular dishes in Asian and European cuisine. Along with other spicy items, it is being used to enhance the flavor and taste of chicken, fish and meat dishes. (And the last medicinal herb I want to inform is ginger.)
III. Ginger has been a popular spice and herbal medicine for thousands of years.
A. Still basing on Dr. Steven Ehrlich’s review, ginger is a knotted, thick, underground stem, called a rhizome. The stem sticks up about 12 inches above ground with long, narrow, and ribbed.
B. From the “Cold-Weather Herb Guide” on Amazing Wellness Magazine, it has a long history of use since ancient times.
1. Ginger has been a popular remedy for indigestion and sore throat. Its ability to promote circulation within the body can create a warming sensation. This is very good for us, especially in winter.
2. Following the information from the University of Maryland Medical Center, “health care professionals today may recommend ginger to help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting from motion sickness.”
3. Moreover, “ginger may lower cholesterol and help prevent blood from clotting. That can help treat heart disease where blood vessels can become blocked and lead to heart attack or