Healing Herbs - Part 4

There are literally thousands of herbs that are used for healing around the world. Most herbs can be taken in capsule, tablet or liquid forms as well as in teas. Here are five more of some of the most popular healing herbs and instructions for using them. Of course, if you are pregnant or have serious health problems, be sure to talk to your doctor before using medicinal herbs.

1. Parsley:

A digestive aid and mild diuretic.

Add generous amounts of leaves and stems during cooking.

2. Peppermint:

Eases upset stomach and reduces gas.

Pour boiling water over 1 Tbsp. of dried leaves and steep to make a tea.

3. Rosemary:

Eases digestion and helps stimulate appetite.

Pour boiling water over 1 tsp. of finely chopped leaves and steep to make a tea.

4. St. John's Wort:

Eases nervousness and anxiety, improves memory and concentration and has anti-viral and anti-inflammatory effects.

Take a 250-milligram capsule once a day.

5. Savory:

Relieves gas and diarrhea and stimulates appetite.

Add generous amounts of crushed leaves during cooking.

Source: The Doctors Book of Food Remedies: The Newest Discoveries in the Power of Food to Treat and Prevent Health Problems-From Aging and Diabetes to Ulcers by Selene Yeager and the Editors of Prevention Health Books.