With its rich history in traditional medicine and it growing popularity today, one must say that aloe vera does not need lengthy introduction. There are more than 200 species of aloe in the world but the most commonly used one for therapeutic purposes is the Aloe barbadensis. While aloe vera is often associated with burn [...]
Everyone experiences gastric problems, whether major or minor, at some point in life. If you do not take certain precautions, such seemingly commonplace problems may lead to ulcer. Before, consumption of spicy foods and stress used to be the subject of blame for the open wounds that develop inside the digestive linings. However today, it [...]
Asthma is a common inflammatory disorder affecting the air passages. While asthma is generally not considered a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), they share some similar symptoms. The use of herbal remedies in treating asthma and its symptoms has been proven since time immemorial. Most of these herbs are tested and proven to be as [...]
Perhaps the most interesting thing to note when describing herbs is that most of them can combat a wide variety of diseases. A great example is the famous aloe vera that is mostly associated with burn and wound treatment, and constipation relief. However, what many people don’t know is that this herb can also help [...]
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to damaged body tissue exposed to harmful stimuli, irritants or pathogens. It is the body’s protective attempt to eliminate injurious stimuli and set off the healing process. During inflammation, swelling, redness and pain occur. While the inflammatory process promotes healing, there are ways to speed up this healing process [...]