Tips from Natures Chemist - Herbs & Plants

The following are tit-bits of info F.Y.I.

• Basil - Used in hot water is excellent for relieving sniffles. Boosts the immune system - rich in Vit C & Zinc.
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  • Cinnamon - Scent helps to increase blood flow to penis (impotence).
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  • Coriander - Neutralise stomach acid - acid reflex, heartburn, bloating.
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  • Fennel - relieves bloating.
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  • Fenugreek Oil - Used for all female problems from PMS - Breast-feeding - Regulating bleeding - Breast shape and size!
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  • Saffron - Boost male hormone & sperm count.
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  • Sage - help breakdown down fat in body. Also promotes oestrogen production.
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  • Echinacea - Root, Oil or Tablet excellent for strengthening the immune system body-wide (gut, skin, nervous system etc).
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  • Indian Frankincense - Respiratory, Digestive, Endocrine & Immune systems - Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Ileitis - Asthma is characterized by chronic bronchial airway inflammation resulting in increased mucus production and airway hyper-responsiveness. The underlying process appears to be an out-of-balance immune activity: overactive humoral immunity and underactive cell-mediated immunity. Boswellic acids have been shown to inhibit leukotriene biosynthesis, thus lessening excessive humoral inflammatory response. Rheumatoid Arthrits and Osteoarthritis - clinical studies using herbal formulas containing boswellia have yielded good results in both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Studies have shown that the boswellic acids have an anti-inflammatory action much like the conventional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used for inflammatory conditions. Boswellia inhibits pro-inflammatory mediators in the body, specifically leukotrienes via inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase, the key enzyme of leukotriene synthesis. As opposed to NSAIDs, boswellia does not decrease glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis nor does long-term use of boswellia lead to irritation or ulceration of the stomach. Controlled, double blind studies have shown that boswellia extracts are very helpful for inflammatory bowel conditions including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Recent studies also suggest that boswellic acids exert significant anti-cancer, anti-microbial and immune-potentiating effects.

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