Herbs For The Body

Herbs For The Body

Disclaimer: We are not doctors or herbalists, so please consult your doctor before adding any medicinal herbs into your regimen.

Discovering and using natural herbs and plants to stay well has been a big move this last year. I have been studying herbs for a while now and took my studies a bit more seriously in the last year by taking an online course in herbs. I thought it would be interesting to share a few of herbs I've been using and invite you all into conversation to share information about our relationship to herbs. I’ll be sharing these periodically, weaving in herbs I’m currently using and sharing information and uses.

Spices: Cinnamon:

Effects and uses: cinnamon is a warming/hot stimulating spice. It is good for the gut, lungs and sooths the tissues of our bodies. It is also anti-bacterial and stimulates circulation and blood. I use cinnamon a lot during the colder seasons because it is warming for the heart, spirit and body.

Favorite ways to use: in oatmeal and in soups! I found a wonderful warming plant based warming soup recipe online that EVERYONE loves: Glowing Spiced Lentil Soup – Oh She Glows

Ginger:

Effects and uses: Hot and stimulating plant. Can be used as an anti-nausea remedy. Ginger is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, warming and stimulating to the abdomen and pelvis. Good for belly aches and digestion. Ginger is an excellent plant ally in fighting both bacterial and viral infections.

Favorite ways to use: in food, soups, and ginger, lemon and honey tea!

Garlic:

Effects and uses: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, diuretic, expectorant, Antibiotic and antifungal

Raw is the best medicine.

Garlic can be used to preventing lung and respiratory infections, reduce cholesterol

Natural remedy tip: you can use garlic in an oil infusion ear drops with mullein flower for all natural ear infection remedy.

Reishi:

Effects and uses: Extremely grounding. Reishi is an amazing Immune modulator, which means it can assess what the immune system needs. It also supports the nervous system - especially for adrenal stress. Great for elders.

Favorite ways to use: in soups, salads, teas (in powder form).

Love your body and your body will love you back!