Chances are, you have heard of these herbs and how powerful they are. You have heard me talk about them many times or your family or ancestors may have used them before.
While we have lots of anecdotal evidence related to many herbal remedies, these 5 in particular have properties backed by science and I wanted to share what modern science has found about them here with you.
These herbs really work and now we have all the persistent stories backed clinically:
MILK THISTLE
Famous as the national flower of Scotland, this lovely looking plant has now spread around the world. We now know that milk thistle:
– protects cells from damage
– helps treat liver and stomach ailments like spasms
– has a relaxation effect on the gastrointestinal muscles
– helps boost digestion
NETTLES
Nettles is famous for its stinginess when the plant is fresh but it has also been used for centuries in herbal remedies. Nettles is a natural diuretic, that:
– aids in gastric health
– can help lower blood pressure
– helps break down stones in the kidney and gallbladder
– can reduce inflammation
GINGKO
Gingko is one of the oldest trees on the planet as well as one of the oldest alternative medicine plants out there. It can be used in many ways but science shows us that gingko:
– can boost brain health
– can treat mild to moderate dementia
– can slow cognition decline and Alzheimer’s
– can help diabetes
TURMERIC
Today turmeric is one of the most popular medicinal herbs in the West, but it has been used for thousands of years in place like India. We know that turmeric can:
– help reduce inflammation
– help reduce pain and discomfort form arthritis
– current studies are conducted to determine its anti-cancer properties
TEA TREE OIL
This is a plant that’s native to Australia. Long been thought to be beneficial for skin conditions, including mild acne, small wounds, insect bites, and other conditions. Research also shows that tea tree oil is:
– a powerful antimicrobials extract that can help heal wounds and skin infections
– can help slow the development of acne-causing microbes
– has antiseptic and antifungal properties
by Kingdom Branding