BENEFITS FOR SUNFLOWER SEEDS!

Sunflower oil and seeds have rewarding health benefits. Using sunflower oil on salads, in cooking or eating sunflower seeds as a healthy snack can be highly rewarding and deliver essential nutrition that our bodies need. Just look at what each seed has for us, and next time make this an important item in your daily diet.

• linoleic acid which is an essential fatty acid
• Protein
• Thiamine
• Riboflavin
• Niacin
• Pantothenic acid
• Vitamin B6
• Folate
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Zinc

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

CHINESE HERBAL REMEDY FOR PROSTATE

Prostate cancer is a serious topic. Thankfully, there are herbs that can help reduce the cancer and eliminate symptoms. Among the Chinese medicine for prostate cancer ingredients that have shown to be effective in the fight against Prostate Cancer are Huang Qi, Yin Yang Ho, Wu Wei Zi, Nu Zhen Zi, Fu Pen Zi, Tu Si Zi, Bu Gu Zhi, Jin Yin Zi and Ba Ji Tian. These nine herbs, in the right combination have been used in a tea that tends to reduce the testosterone and slow the growth of Prostate Cancer. Especially in the oldest patients, the herbs are a much better treatment than surgery.

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

DETOXIFY WITH HERBS!

We all have toxins in our personal environments. These toxins can be in the form of what we consume, to airborne pollutants to chemicals in our homes. All of these can add to health problems. This is why we should all use herbs to detoxify our bodies. Ancient Chinese remedies have long been used to cleanse and refresh the body.

Herbs that can help detoxify your body

Baitouweng
Portulaca
Xiakucao
Rhinoceros horn
Rehmannia root
Scrophularia
Moutan bark
Red peony
Qinghao
Baiwei
Wolfberry bark
Natural Indigo or Qingdai
Arnebia
Gypsum
Anemarrhena rhizome
Bamboo leaf
Lophatherum
Pipewort
Butterflybush flower

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

EXTERNAL HEALING

External healing is very important. Every herb garden should contain herbs that will help heal external injuries which can include but are not limited to: bruises, cuts, rashes, sore muscles and inflammation. The following are herbs that I use in my herb garden for these things:
*use in creams with an aloe/lanolin/or oil (essential oils or vitamin E oil) base*

1. Aloe (cuts, scrapes, punctures, etc.)
2. Angelica (anti bacterial/fungal properties)
3. Sweet Basil (sore muscles)
4. Calendula Petals (cuts, scrapes, punctures)
5. Chamomile (rashes and dry skin)
6. Yarrow Petals (cuts and burns)
7. Hyssop (burns and bruises)
8. St. John’s Wort (bruises and inflammation)
9. Valerian (rashes)

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

FLEA REPELLANTS FOR PETS

Fleas are a HUGE pain in the butt for your animals. But how can you get rid of them naturally without using toxic chemicals that might hurt your pet? Here are a few solutions that may help:
1. Orange oil from orange peels. Grate an orange peel with a small grater and rub the oil and small pieces of rind on your animal’s coat.
2. Mix these dried ingredients: garlic, cedar, bergamot and lemon balm. Rub into the animals coat or sprinkle in the bed of the pet.

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

CHINESE HERBS FOR CATARACTS

Chinese herbs are great for eye problems. Cataracts are very common in aging individuals. So, which Chinese herbs can heal issues with this specific vision problem?

• Yi qi cong ming tang combines ginseng, pueraria and astragalus.
• Ci zhu wan focuses more on the mind and vision aspects.
• Ming mu di huang wan is a medicine that combines rehmannia and bright eyes together to improve vision disorders by enhancing kidney and liver function.

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

HERBS FOR MOOD DISORDERS

Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety can both be a part of life. With some people it can be a rare occurrence but with others it can be a common issue. It really depends on the person, their environment and their lifestyle choices. For both of these issues there are some herbs that can balance them out. So, if this is a problem in your family or in your life, it is a good idea to plant these herbs:

1. Chamomile
2. Ginseng
3. St. John’s Wort
4. Damiana
5. Vervain

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

HOMEOPATHY COLD REMEDIES

The following are various homeopathic cold remedies that have been used safely and effectively for centuries. Homeopathy is an ancient practice that is being revived in these modern times. The process might’ve changed slightly but the end result is still the same.
• Aconite napellus: symptoms are strong and come on rapidly, dry stuffy nose, tension in the chest, a scratchy or dry throat, and choking cough
• Allium cepa: burning or stinging watery eyes, a tickling cough, excessive sneezing.
• Arsenicum album: frequent cold and sore throat sufferer, weakness, restlessness, and excessive sneezing.
• Baryta carbonica: cold sufferers that catch colds repeatedly and are usually from getting too cold, frequent tonsil irritation and inflamed lymph nodes.
• Gelsemium: severe achiness and lethargy with a headache or migraine generally need this specific homeopathic cold remedy. The chills are generally restricted to the back.
• Natrum muriaticum: thick, clear mucus discharge from the nose, sneezing, inability to smell and taste, and dry skin with chapped lips.
• Nux vomica: is one of the homeopathic cold remedies that deal with the temperament of a person during the cold. Example: irritable, sensitive to light and sound as well as being very impatient.
• Pulsatilla: yellow or green thick mucus is present, stuffy nose in the heat and runny nose in the cold air.
• Rhus toxicodendron: intense aches and pains.

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

HOW TO MAKE HEALING OINTMENTS!

Ointments or salve usually deal with a base of petroleum jelly, like for instance Vaseline. If you read back through the herbs and herbal remedies that I have written extensively on in the past, you can choose which herbs best suits your specific affliction and need. Once you have compiled a list of herbs (usually 2-6 herbs) for your issues, you are ready to make your ointment.

STEPS:
1. Take you petroleum jelly and heat in a double boiler. Make sure it is hot but not boiling. (start on high for a few minutes then turn to medium heat)
2. Add your herbs when the base is thoroughly melted.
3. Remember not to get it to a rolling boil or it may dry up quickly.
4. Slowly cook the herbs (medium heat) in the melted base for about 2-21/2 hours.
5. Remove it from the heat and strain it with a cheese cloth.
Let it cool and there you have salve or a ‘healing ointment’.

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

HOW TO MAKE POULTICES!

Let’s start with a comprehensive explanation as to what a poultice is. A poultice is a medicated pad or cloth that is wet or damp and can be heated or cold which is then applied externally to: stop bleeding, ease sprains/strains, inflammations, muscle aches, etc.

Now, making one is actually quite simple. A poultice can be made out in the middle of no where or right in your home. Take a look below for two types of poultices and learn how you can treat a problem without a clinic or other emergency outlet.

POULTICE TO STOP BLEEDING:
1. For an emergency situation with bleeding wounds; first clean wound the best that you can.
2. Next apply ripped or ground (fresh) yarrow, mugwort, or better yet cayenne pepper to the wound. Dried cayenne such as found in your spice rack is perfect so take it with you on any outdoor hunting, hiking or camping trip.
3. Keep it in the wound until bleeding stops and the body will take care of it from there.
4. But be sure to rinse the wound after a few hours from the time it stops bleeding.

EMERGENCY POULTICE
1. Any thin cloth can be used as long as it is clean. This can be a thin handkerchief, cheesecloth, whatever.
2. Add the herbs in a pile on top of the cloth.
3. Fold the cloth to keep the herbs in place.
4. Pour hot water on the cloth and let cool to the touch.
5. Wrap the affected area with this poultice and tie it to stay in place.
6. The tie can be any string, but in a hurry a belt, shoelace etc. can be utilized.

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY!

Did you know that memory problems can merely be a sign of vitamin deficiency? It is true. There are some vitamins that actually improve the memory and brain function. Even in cases of dementia and Alzheimer’s the decline of one’s memory can directly have to do with the lack of nutrients consumed.

If your diet isn’t allowing the necessary nutrients a vitamin supplement can be used to stop the problem and significantly improve memory. B vitamins are a perfect example of brain optimizing vitamins. Studies show that they can reduce these types of problems even in aging individuals.

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.

INDIGESTION REMEDIES

Choosing herbs for your garden should consist of herbs that can help ease indigestion. Stomach issues plague everyone during their lifetime so this is a critical item to have on hand in a working herb garden. I have chosen to plant the following herbs in my garden for this reason:

*all are used in the form of teas by chopping leaves and allowing them to sit in hot water until cooled enough to sip*

1. Angelica (eliminates stomach aches due to gas)
2. Sweet Basil
3. Catnip
4. Chamomile
5. Coriander/Cilantro
6. Horehound (boil the leaves and cool to room temperature)
7. Summer Savory (eliminated diarrhea/indigestion)
8. Thyme (upset stomach/indigestion/hangovers)

These are just my opinions. You should do your own research when trying anything on this site.