Herbs - List of Herbs with Definitions and how they are used.
Oats (Avena sativa) - Oats is an herbal remedy used mostly for feeding the nervous system to relieve stress, especially stress and exhaustion associated with depression. It is also used in general debility. Used as a remedy for skin conditions, especially in external applications. In general neurasthenia it promptly relieves the most unbearable occipital headache.
Part Used : Seeds and whole plant.
Oenothera
biennis (Evening Primrose Oil) an American herb that Native
Americans used as a painkiller and asthma treatment. Benefits of Evening
Primrose include relief from the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis,
treatment of fatty acid deficiencies, premenstrual breast pain, polycystic
breasts and premenstrual syndrome, reduction of anxiety, controlling high
blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, treatment of atopic eczema and
maintaining of healthy skin.
(Parts used: Seed oil) (Forms available: Capsules, seed oil)
Olea
europea (Treatment
for Fatigue) (Ingredient in Fatigue-Fighter)
(Treatment
for High Blood Pressure) (Ingredient in Aqua-Rite)
(Treatment for Immune System)
(Ingredient in Immunity
Plus)
Oleum
Caryophylii has been used in Chinese medicine for more than two
thousand years and has strong antiseptic properties.
(Treatment for Acne) (Ingredient
in ClearSkin-A Acne
Gel)
Oleum
Lavandula is well-known for its soothing and healing properties and has
been used for centuries to heal and prevent scarring and to treat wounds and
burns.
(Treatment for Acne - Ingredient in ClearSkin-A Acne
Gel)
Oleum
Melaleuca is a traditional Aboriginal remedy from Australia, which has
become well-known for its healing and antiseptic properties. Research has
demonstrated that it acts on the micro-organisms that cause common skin
infections such as acne, canker sores, herpes, insect bites and nail fungus.
(Treatment for Acne - Ingredient in ClearSkin-A Acne
Gel)
Olive Leaf
Extract (Olea europea)
is well known for its ability to lower blood pressure, improve circulatory
functioning and balance blood sugar levels. Used to fight a variety of illnesses
and to protect the body against disease, ailments and infection of all types. It
is said to be particularly effect against hard to treat illnesses such as
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein-Barr Disease, chronic viral infections and
herpes. Olea europea is also effective in lowering high blood pressure and
reducing cholesterol levels. As a powerful anti-fungal, it also fights yeast
infections and can reduce candida overgrowth in the system, one of the major
causes of fatigue.
(Treatment
for Fatigue) (Ingredient in Fatigue-Fighter)
(Treatment
for High Blood Pressure) (Ingredient in Aqua-Rite)
(Treatment for Immune System)
(Ingredient in Immunity
Plus)
Oregon Grape
Root (Berberis aquifolium) - Oregon Grape Root is similar in action to both Golden Seal and Barberry. If finds its main use in the treatment of chronic and scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. It can be used in stomach and gall-bladder conditions, especially where there is associated nausea and vomiting. As a laxative it may safely be used in chronic constipation.
Part Used : Rhizome and root
Other Names : Oregon Mountain Grape, Mountain Grape
Oregon Mountain Grape (Berberis aquifolium) -
Oregon Mountain Grape is similar in action to both Golden Seal and Barberry. If finds its main use in the treatment of chronic and scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. It can be used in stomach and gall-bladder conditions, especially where there is associated nausea and vomiting. As a laxative it may safely be used in chronic constipation.
Part Used : Rhizome and root
Other Names : Oregon Grape Root, Mountain Grape
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