The flowers and leaves of red clover are also blended to make a red clover oil which is applied to dry skin conditions such as eczema. 4.Explain the special properties the plant has to make it suitable for their purposes. -The special properties a red clover flower has that makes it suitable for helping menopause issues is red clover flowers contains a plant based chemical called isoflavones. Isoflavones have been shown to reduce a lot of menopause symptoms because of their estrogen like effects. -red clover flowers have a substance called coumarins, this substance thins and purifies blood making it suitable for the purpose of purifying blood.
There is also the possibility that by choosing standard over non-standard your might be missing out on another factor that make the herbs main component work even better. For my three herbs to compare I have chosen Bilberry, Green Tea, and St. John’s wort. Starting with Bilberry the scientific name is Vaccinium myrtillus. Bilberry is used in many ways some of which include improving night, controlling insulin levels, to treat varicose veins, and to prevent cataracts. The standardized form I came across labels the function as being used to support eye health.
This is when therapies include changes in the diet, the practice of yoga, and a strong emphasis on the connection of mind, body, and spirit (Ellis-Christensen, 2011). There are very little negative side effects associated with alternative medicine as many people are able to purchase herbs, vitamins, and other dietary supplements over-the-counter. A form of alternative medicine that is commonly used is herbal tea containing Echinacea and Chamomile. The combination of these two elements helps to strengthen the immune system of the body. Herbal teas also have the ability to suppress illness as they assist with sore muscles, stomach flu, and a cold.
This product is pitched as an antiseptic mouth rinse that kills germs caused by gingivitis, plaque, and bad breath and this product is also approved by the American Dental Association. Active ingredients Eucalyptol 0.092%, Menthol 0.042%, Methyl salicylate 0.060%, and Thymol 0.064% these ingredients purpose anti-gingivitis / anti-plaque. Inactive ingredients water, alcohol 21.6%, sorbitol solution, flavor, poloxamer 407, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, FD&C green no.3. In reviewing both products Equate Blue Mint mouth rinse and Listerine Cool Mint mouth rinse we have come to the conclusion thus far they both contain the exact same ingredients proportions and all. Not too much difference.
Unit 97 Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene 1 Understand the importance of good personal hygiene Explain why personal hygiene is important Good personal hygiene important to help take care of your body to prevent illness and infection. Good personal hygiene can also help to prevent the spread of infection to others. Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well-being Poor personal hygiene is known to be unacceptable in our culture. Good personal hygiene helps us to eliminate odours from our body. Odours occur from bacteria found on our skin and in our mouths.
Edible flower, best used as a tea. Essential oils in beebalm tea may provide protection from mountain sickness
Aromatherapy Essential oils are concentrated extracts taken from the roots, leaves, seeds, or flowers of plants. Each contains its own mix of active ingredients, and this mix determines what the oil is used for. Some oils are used to promote physical healing, for example, to treat swelling or fungal infections. Others are used for their emotional value, they may enhance relaxation or make a person feel calmer or less stressed. (Lawless, J.1998) What is the history of aromatherapy?
These include herbs, nutritional substances, and a certain diet. Herbal remedies can be drank in teas or bought in a capsule form. Some familiar herbs believed to help ADHD are alfalfa, catnip, ginger root, hops, kelp, lavender, rosemary, and ginseng. Unfortunately while these herbs do have a calming affect they are hard to control and can only help for a short time. (Natural treatments for ADHD, 251-256) Some people choose to use nutritional substances to manage their ADHD.
However, the basis of lupus treatment involves corticosteroids, a drug related to cortisol, a natural anti-inflammatory hormone. These are potent drugs, so doctors must seek the lowest dosage with the greatest benefits. Finally, immunosuppressives may be used for patients with kidney or central nervous system problems. These drugs restrain the overcharged immune system by hindering the production of immune cells. Although the symptoms of lupus can be uncomfortable and the complications life threatening, the disease can be managed and those suffering from it can maintain a high quality of life
Though, Butterbur is a perennial shrub that grows in Europe, Asia and North America. The active constituents are petasin and isopetasin, which are believed to reduce smooth muscle spasm and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Researchers at the University of Dundee, Scotland, evaluated the effects of butterbur in people with allergic asthma who were also using inhalers. They found that butterbur added to the anti-inflammatory effect of the