Blazing Star Herbal School

Archive for November, 2009

The advantage of herbal medicine over other medicines is that one can take herbal medicine as a  part of their food and there is no need for prescription, where as the artificial medicine requires prescription, otherwise we may get side-effects. Hence herbal medicine is often called as garden medicine.

One can take herbs as medicines for relief from common health problems. If you suffering from heavy cough, then take a teaspoon of turmeric powder , mix it with honey and consume it. you can get good relief. For fever, peppermint leaves is needed. It is suggestible to consult a doctor for uncommon diseases or if you are suffering from a long period of time.

Turmeric is the naturally available powerful anti-infectant. It is widely used in cooking purposes to add colour and taste to the food. However, its usage is limited in western countries. Turmeric powder is extensively used in herbal cosmetic industry.

When turmeric powder is taken along with honey, we get a great relief from throat infections and cough. Turmeric is a natural hair remover. To avoid growth of turmeric, Indian women from their childhood make a habit of applying turmeric paste to the face and body. In recent studies, it is found out that turmeric reduces the orthopedic problems. The spice may be cheap in price, but a great medicine.