The ALL Herbs Room

Assalimu Alaikum
I would like to start a room to post about any Herbs you use or know important uses about here. Please if you can add a picture so we can can learn and benefit from that which Allah has put before us. Add the warnings and contradictions ALL as you can. We are helping here in health and wellness. If you see information in post previously posted, make a reference to that post so that other's will see. Thanks so much
Sister Zaharah

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Chasteberry









Part used: Fruit
Key Action: Hormone Balancer. Stimulates
breast milk


Vitex agnus-castus, also called Vitex, Chaste Tree, Chasteberry, Abraham's Balm[1] or Monk's Pepper, is a native of the Mediterranean region. It is one of the few temperate-zone species of Vitex, which is on the whole a genus of tropical and sub-tropical flowering plant.

Is Vitex Agnus-castus effective?
There is some scientific evidence that chasteberry can reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), especially breast pain, bloating, depression, headache, and constipation. It may take up to three months of treatment before there is a noticeable improvement. Chasteberry may not be as effective for women who have the type of PMS that has food cravings, dizziness, sweating, and rapid heartbeat as its main symptoms.

There is also evidence that chasteberry might help improve acne after about six months of use.

Studies are beginning to show that chasteberry may help women who have trouble getting pregnant because they don't have enough of the hormone progesterone. But chasteberry doesn't work quickly. Women may need to be treated for up to 7 months.

Are there safety concerns?
Vitex agnus-castus seems to be safe for most people. Uncommon side effects include upset stomach, nausea, itching, rash, headaches, acne, trouble sleeping, and weight gain. Some women notice a change in menstrual flow when they start taking vitex agnus-castus.

Do not take vitex agnus-castus if:
You are pregnant or breast-feeding.
You have a hormone-sensitive condition such as endometriosis; uterine fibroids; or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries.
You are trying to get pregnant using in-vitro fertilization.

webmd.com

Ginger
Zingiber officinalis








Parts used: root (fresh/dry)
Key actions: Anti-emetic. Anti-inflammatory. Antioxidant. Circulatory stimulant. Stimulates sweating


Ginger has been used for in cooking and traditional medicine for thousands of years. It is currently one of the most widely used herbs worldwide.
Ginger has been used traditionally for a long time to treat nausea. Scientific evidence confirms its uses as an herbal remedy for nausea and related ailments such as morning sickness and motion sickness.
Ginger contains many antifungal compounds which make it a popular herb for treating athlete's foot.

The Herb Ginger
(Zingiber officinale )
Studies have shown that ginger inhibits the production of cytokines, which promote inflammation. Therefore, the traditional Indian use for treating inflammation is gaining new found popularity.
Some of the other traditional Asian uses for ginger include stimulating the appetite, promoting perspiration, and fighting body odor.
It has been used to treat pain and traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicinal uses include ginger in herbal arthritis treatment.
Treatment of joint pain, especially those conditions caused by poor circulation, is another popular use of this herb.
Heart health is another benefit of ginger use. It has been shown to slow the production of LDL and triglycerides in the liver and prevent the clotting and aggregation of platelets in the blood vessels, associated with atherosclerosis and blood clots.
Ginger has been used to treat common gastrointestinal complaints such as flatulence, indigestions and diarrhea. It has also been shown to lessen the severity of menstrual cramps.
The ginger root has also been used to treat some of the symptoms of common cold and flu such as loosening phlegm and treating chills.
Cough, asthma, halitosis, high fever, sinusitis, menstrual cramps and colic have been treated traditionally with ginger.
It is a popular herbal remedy for heartburn.
Potential Side Effects of Ginger

Pregnant women should be careful with ginger due to its potential to cause uterine contractions. Ginger has also been shown to interfere with the absorption of dietary iron and fat-soluble vitamins. Stomach upset is a common side effect with larger doses. Ginger may potentiate the effects of blood thinners, barbiturates, beta-blockers, insulin, and other diabetes medications. Due to the blood thinning effect ginger should not be used before surgery.

Therapeutic Dosages

Ginger is available in fresh or dried root, tablets, capsules, powder, tincture, and tea forms.

Customary daily dosages are:

Fresh Ginger Root: 1/3 of an ounce of fresh ginger daily. This can be taken in tea form or used in baking or other herbal uses. Take five to six thin slices of fresh ginger and steep it with hot water for thirty minutes to make a fresh ginger tea.

Dried Ginger Root: 150 to 300 milligrams of the dried ginger root can be taken three times daily in capsule or powder form. It may also be used to make tea. A teaspoonful of the dried powder may be added to a pint of hot water and steeped for 30 minutes to make the tea.

Tablets and capsules generally come in 150 mg to 500 mg doses.

Fenugreek










Health benefits of fenugreek seeds

Fenugreek seeds are rich source of minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients.

The seeds are very good source of soluble dietary fiber. Soaking the seeds in water makes their outer coat soft and mucilaginous. 100 g of seeds provide 24.6 g or over 65% of dietary fiber.

Non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) which constitute major fiber content in the fenugreeks include saponins, hemicelluloses, mucilage, tannin, and pectin. These compounds help lower blood LDL-cholesterol levels by inhibiting bile salts re-absorption in the colon. They also bind to toxins in the food and helps to protect the colon mucus membrane from cancers.

NSPs (non-starch polysaccharides) increase the bulk of the food and augments bowel movements. Altogether, NSPs assist in smooth digestion and help relieve constipation ailments.

It has been established that amino-acid 4-hydroxy isoleucine present in the fenugreek seeds has facilitator action on insulin secretion. In addition, fiber in the seeds help lower rate of glucose absorption in the intestines thus controls blood sugar levels. The seeds are therefore recommended in diabetic diet.

The seeds contain many phytochemical compounds such as choline, trigonelline diosgenin, yamogenin, gitogenin, tigogenin and neotigogens. Together, these compounds account for the medicinal properties of fenugreeks.

This prized spice is an excellent source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure by countering action on sodium. Iron is essential for red blood cell production and as a co-factor for cytochrome-oxidases enzymes.

It is also rich in many vital vitamins including thiamin, pyridoxine (vit.B-6), folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin-A and vitamin-C that are essential nutrients for optimum health.


Medicinal uses of fenugreek seed

Its seeds have been used in many traditional medicines as laxative, digestive, and as a remedy for cough and bronchitis.

If used regularly, fenugreeks may help control cholesterol, triglyceride as well as high blood sugar (glycemic) levels in diabetics.

Fenugreek seeds added to cereals and wheat flour (bread) or made in gruel, given to the nursing mothers to increase milk synthesis.

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/fenugreek-seeds.html

Fennel
Foeniculum Vulgare Miller











The health benefits of fennel include relief from anemia, indigestion, flatulence, constipation, colic, diarrhea, respiratory disorders, menstrual disorders, eye care, etc.
Anemia
Indigestion
Flatulence
Diarrhea
Constipation
Colic
Eye Care
Respiratory
Menstrual


vitamin C17.4%

fiber10.8%

potassium10.2%

manganese8.5%

folate5.8%

molybdenum5.7%

phosphorus4.3%

calcium4.2%

magnesium3.6%

iron3.5%

copper3%

vitamin B32.8%

Calories (26)1%

Wa Alaikum as Salams, sis this is a great idea.
All Praise due to Allah

Colds and Flu
Ginger
Echinacea
Yarrow
Elderflower & Berry
Cinnamon
Lemon
Honey
Garlic


Sore throat & Hoarseness
Sage
Echinacea
Plantain

Congestion
Elderflower
Thyme
Garlic

Cough
Thyme
Caraway
Licorice
Elecampane

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