Feverfew is simply the organic herbs remedies and best answer to a migraine headache.

Unlike an aspirin that you just pop for a headache,

feverfew should be taken regularly to treat migraines: don't
just take it when you have a headache.
As its name suggests, it has traditionally been used and organic for fevers and may be helpful for
the painful inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis.
Dosage: Though the focus has always been on standardizing feverfew for parthenolide
content, recent research has suggested that parthenolide may not be as important as
once believed. This research has also pointed to whole dried feverfew leaf as the
preferred form. An adequate dose is probably around the equivalent of 1-3 fresh
leaves a day, or around 125mg of dried leaf. The usual recommendation is that the
leaf be standardized for .2% parthenolide, but, as mentioned, the most recent research
suggests not relying wholly on that ingredient.
Safety: Feverfew is very safe. Studies lasting as long as six months have reported no
toxic reactions. In some sensitive people, actually chewing the fresh leaf instead of
buying a dried leaf pill, may cause mouth ulcers. Don't use feverfew if you are
pregnant, since it has a stimulating effect on the womb.

 

 

Ginseng, the king of organic  tonics, is one of the most ancient and revered organic herbs of
Chinese herbalism. It is best known for its remarkable remedy against stress, fatigue
and weakened immunity. Ginseng is able to energize while calming and soothing in
times of stress, unlike today's popular stimulants like caffeine. In fact, though ginseng
is best known for its ability to energize, it is also able to relax in times of agitation.
There are three types of ginseng. Korean and Chinese ginseng are known as Panax
ginseng. This ginseng is the best for severe stress. It helps the body to cope with
stress and to deal with stress' many negative effects. Panax ginseng helps both
mental and physical performance and is the most stimulating of all the ginsengs.
Among the Panax ginsengs, the most stimulating is the steamed ginseng known as
red ginseng. This ginseng is for the very weak and should not be used long term by
young, healthy people.
Siberian ginseng, or Eleutherococcus senticosus, is the weakest stimulant of the
ginsengs and is great for mild to moderate stress, weakened immune system, mental
alertness and for athletes. It is a good herb for people who are stressed out and run
down. It also increases feelings of well being. It is a good herb for chronic fatigue
immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS or CFS) and, unlike its Asian cousin, which
should not be used if you have high blood pressure, Siberian ginseng seems to be
able to lower blood pressure where pressure is high, while raising blood pressure in
those where it is low.
The third ginseng, panax quinquefolius, or North American ginseng, is a more cooling
and balanced tonic. It is very similar to the Asian ginsengs, but less stimulating. It is
relaxing while, like the other ginsengs, increasing immunity and fighting stress.
Dosage: The traditional Chinese recommendation for Panax ginseng is 1-9 grams of
the powdered root. German authorities recommend a dose of 1-2 a day. If you are
using a standardized ginseng, look for 10 mg of Rg1 ginsenoside with twice as much
Rb1. So if your ginseng contains 5% Rg1, use 200mg a day. Some people ignore the
ratio of Rg1 to Rb1 ginsenosides and simply recommend 10 mg of ginsenosides (for
example, 200mg of ginseng standardized for 5% ginsenosides).
For Siberian ginseng, use 5-15 grams of the dried root. In Germany, they recommend
a lower dose of 2-3 grams a day. If the Siberian ginseng is standardized for greater
than 1% eleutheroside, use 100mg three times a day. If you are using a fluid extract,
use 2-4ml, 1-3 times a day, for up to 2 months, then take 2-3 weeks off before
repeating. Use 10-20ml of the tincture three times a day.
If you select North American ginseng, traditional Chinese herbalism recommends 2-9
grams a day.
Safety: Ginseng is an extremely safe herb and has been used for thousands of years.
It has no side effects. You should not use Panax ginseng if you have high blood
pressure. Panax ginseng may increase estrogen levels so, while possibly being of
benefit during menopause, it should be avoided during pregnancy. Some women
report breast tenderness or affected menstrual cycles. Ginseng benefits diabetes, so
insulin doses may need to be monitored. Panax ginseng may either reduce or increase
blood clotting time, so should only be used with caution if you are on warfarin or

oumadin.

 

 

Hawthorn is the organic herb plant world's answer to heart condition. It is the greatest
cardiovascular herb nature has to offer. The most remarkable thing about this herb is
its versatility and its ability to seek out what the body needs. For example, hawthorn is
able to address both high and low blood pressure. Hawthorn strengthens the force of
the heart's contractions, reduces cholesterol, strengthens blood vessels, eliminates
rhythm disturbances and improves blood supply to the heart by dilating blood vessels.
Hawthorn also has mild diuretic and relaxing properties. For all of these reasons,
hawthorn is useful in varicose veins, atherosclerosis, high or low blood pressure,
congestive heart failure, arrhythmia and angina.
Dosage: Traditional herbalists like to use an herb in its most natural state and, so,
suggest taking hawthorn berries as a tea made up of 2 tsp. per cup infused for 20
minutes and drunk three times a day or 3-5 grams of the dried berries three times daily
or, as a tincture, 2-4ml three times a day. Extracts can be taken in doses of 1-2ml
three times a day. If you choose to use an extract that has been standardized for
active ingredients, as in the modern scientific studies, use one standardized to contain
either 10% procyanidins or 1.8% vitexin-4'-rhamnoside. The dose for these extracts is
100-250mg three times daily.
Safety: Hawthorn is very safe. It is non-toxic and extremely well tolerated: there are no
known side effects, and it is appropriate for long term use. It is not even
contraindicated during pregnancy or breast feeding. Some authorities say to be careful
when combining hawthorn with heart medications like digitalis because the herb can
enhance their actions. This is not necessarily a bad thing but should be monitored.
Other authorities say there are no known interactions with heart medications.

 

 

Although this herb has been used for centuries in India for a number of ailments, the
excitement since the 1960's has been over its phenomenally safe and effective

organic herb that ability to lower cholesterol and triglycerides.

The ingredients of the plant that are doing the
work are steroids called guggulsterones, and extracts of Indian myrrh standardized for
this component are called gugulipid.
Gugulipid is at least as effective as cholesterol lowering drugs, but unlike the drugs, it
is free from side effects. Gugulipid has the ability to lower total cholesterol from
14%-27% and reduce the undesirable LDL cholesterol from 25%-35%. It can also
lower triglycerides by between 22% and 30%. Its ability to raise the beneficial HDL
cholesterol by 16%-20% is also exciting since raising HDL cholesterol is at least as
important as lowering LDL cholesterol.
Indian myrrh may also be beneficial for the heart in other ways. It may aid in weight
loss, act as an antioxidant and inhibit platelet aggregation.
Dosage: The safest and most effective way to use Indian myrrh is as the extract known
as gugulipid. Gugulipid has been standardized to contain 5% guggulsterones. The
recommended dose is one 500mg pill, containing 25mg of guggulsterone, three times
a day.
Safety: So safe is this natural cholesterol reducer that it is even considered safe to use
during pregnancy, though one author cautions against this use.

 

 

This organic herb originates form Polynesia where it has been used in ancient tea ceremonies
to induce calmness. Here in the west, this traditional use of kava has been
encouraged and it is used for anxiety, depression and insomnia. Studies have
confirmed kava's ability to reduce feelings of nervousness, and the somatic complaints
that accompany it, such as heart palpitations, headache, dizziness, gastrointestinal
problems and chest pains. Even menopausal women report a feeling of well being
when using kava and a reduction of the symptoms that accompany menopause,
including hot flashes. Kava is also used to relieve pain, cramps and spasms: kava is
one of the plant world's best muscle relaxants.
Dosage: The dosage of kava depends on the level of one of the key ingredients:
kavalactones. The dosage used for anxiety is 45 to 70 milligrams of kavalactones
three times a day, and the dosage used for sedative effects is 180 to 210 milligrams of
kavalactones taken one hour before going to sleep.
Safety: At the recommended dosages, no side effects have been reported. High levels
of kava used over prolonged periods of time is associated with a skin condition of a
scaly patchy nature. Ceasing to consume the kava reverses the symptoms. Unless
otherwise prescribed it is best to avoid this herb during pregnancy and nursing. Do not
use kava with alcohol, barbiturates and psychopharmacological agents, without
supervision. Motor reflexes may be effected when using kava so caution should be
exercised when driving or using heavy machinery. Kava should not be used by those
using levodopa for Parkinson's disease.