How much do you know about your herbs?

CLASS NAME: EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY (EDTK3004)

GRADE LEVEL: SECONDARY AND UNDERGRADUATE 

             How much do you about your herbs? I'm sure after reading this informative post, you'll think twice before you purchase an over the counter drug or visit the doctor. These natural remedies are more cost-effective than traditional medicines. While there is widespread availability of herbs without a prescription this is not the same with traditional medications. Some simple herbs can be grown. In some remote parts of the world, herbs may be the only treatment available to the majority of people.

Common Natural Remedies/ Herbs

Aloe Vera 

•Aloe vera may be most well-known for its moisturizing properties. It can be found in plenty of skin and hair products, but it can also be used straight from the plant

•Aids in Digestion

• Strengthens the Immune System

•Lowers Cholesterol

•Provides Pain Relief

•Diabetes Treatment

•Relieves Arthritis Pain

•Skin Care

Sorrel 

•Used as a therapeutic food for conditions caused by vitamin C deficiencies, such as scurvy.

•Used as a treatment for constipation, cramping, and diarrhea, since the plant demonstrates soothing effects on the stomach and intestines.

•The astringent properties of the seeds make it suitable to treat hemorrhages.

•Used as an ingredient in herbal medicinal remedies, such as Sinupret, a proprietary blend of botanicals, indicated for the treatment of sinusitis and bronchitis.

•Tannins in sorrel exert an astringent effect, which may help alleviate chronic upper respiratory infections, by reducing excess fluid  (“Food as Medicine: Sorrel (Rumex acetosa, Polygonaceae),” 2016 

Interesting, isn't it? 

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Food as Medicine: Sorrel (Rumex acetosa, Polygonaceae). (2016, May 05). Retrieved January 28, 2019, from http://cms.herbalgram.org/heg/volume13/05May/FoodAsMedicine_Sorrel.html?ts=1548671391&signature=c2f4f152acd6f4e6ecc29002d13cc598