Ayurveda

Pharmacological properties: From 2000 years Morchella species has been used in Traditional Chinese medicine as well as in Japan and Malaysia for the treatment of various diseases (Hobbs, 1995). They contain a wide variety of biomolecules which possess bioactive and nutritional properties, used as a healthcare by traditional hill societies (Wasser and Weis, 1999; Prasad et al., 2002; Ferreira et al., 2009; Ferreira et al., 2010; Alves et al., 2012). Morchella are commonly used for the treatment…

Bryonia is a vigorous vine in the plant kingdom. It can be found in many species, but white Bryonia is the type of Bryonia that this topic is based on. It is used in homeopathic medicine, yet it is so, so poisonous. It can destroy other plants, yet it isn’t a parasite. Bryonia is a monster during spring and summer, yet is drowsy in the autumn, and sleeps in the winter. This plant is unlike many others in how they live, and what they are used for. Bryonia is a unique plant which helps humans.…

Primary Benefits The active ingredient is gingerol. It is best known for providing support for the digestive system. Many people who nothing about herbal medicine use it to help suppress nausea. However, it also can provide support for the heart and lungs. In Chinese medicine, it is known as a general tonic that can help counteract exhaustion. Description Ginger root is a mild tasting plant used in many Asian dishes as a spice. If you are a Westerner, you may be most familiar with its…

Good essential oil recipes or essential oil blends can heal the physical body and bring wholeness and health to body, mind and spirit. What constitutes an "essential oil recipe?" In aromatherapy, when we create a recipe we are actually blending various oils together for a particular purpose. All essential oils have the power to affect us emotionally and spiritually but only those that are right for the individual at this particular juncture in their healing process will possess the subtle…

How is Aromatherapy effective? Well, it is the number one alternative medicine used to help with anxiety and stress. Years ago there were not many books on the subject but, as technology advances so do studies of aromatherapy (“Does it Really Work?”). Many people still have their questions about whether or not it is used for cosmetic purposes more than therapeutic purposes. Therapists such as massage therapist use aromatherapy in the studios they work in. It is known that many therapist believe…

For the Igbo, the third largest ethnic group in South-Eastern Nigeria (The World Factbook - Population), folk medicine remains a crucial role of everyday life. Medicine is vital for maintaining good health, and for the Igbo, the Dibia holds a prominent position. A Dibia, also known as “diviner or “doctor magician”, cures and treats illnesses with assistance of folk medicine or rituals . As depicted in Igbo beliefs, a Dibia must be possessed with the spirit “Iru Awgu”, the “Awgu” is in…

The alternative, complementary, or integrative medicine I would like to discuss about is Acupuncture. Acupuncture is the use of thin needles at blockage junctures or specific meridian points to release or restore flow of energy through channels or meridians with the (Gehlert, et al., n.d., p. 684). For this topic of discussion, I was given the opportunity to speak to a skilled acupuncturist, Dr. Bill Lehr. He enlightened me with information on the procedure, and the type of conditions an…

The Article “Like treat like” written in the Magazine Occupational Health back in October 2005 by Liz Hall is relating to a report called the Lancet in which finalizes the skepticism towards the idea of the remedies being as effective as they said. Because the ingredients are diluted many times to the extreme of literally getting crumbs from it to administer to the patient. Yet, 1991 research has proven the efficacy of the treatments. As they carried out the treatment given to a patient with…

My thoughts were when I started to write the introduction of my book, they were what should I write? What would you, as a reader, like to know about how I came up with the idea to write my book? I was composing a little tale about my childhood (in the south), before I started writing it, and it was exciting recalling memories of it, which I had not thought about in over forty years. The Holy Ghost softly spoke to me within my mind, and told me to stop writing the short story to finish the book…

Herbal drugs have been used since the olden days. By the term “herbal” itself, it is from the plant origin and believed to be medicines for the treatment of a range of diseases. As a matter of fact, medicinal plants have played a major role in the well-being of the world population. However, there is a decline in the widespread application of phytotherapy, observed at the end of the first part of twentieth century. Plants still make an important contribution to healthcare in spite of the great…