Aromatherapy, Herbs & Reflexology for Health & Wellness

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Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Herbs For Circulation

For teas, the rule of thumb is, one teaspoon of herb per cup of boiling water unless otherwise noted.

Unless otherwise noted, steep leaves 5 to 10 minutes in a covered container, twigs, bark and roots, steep 10 to 15 minutes (covered).

Black Cohosh - note this will slow the pulse as a side effect, usually taken as a capsule.

Cayenne - note this will increase the pulse as a side effect, also, cayenne is sometimes added to foot powder in shoes and boots to increase circulation.

Chickweed - used as a tea

Golden Seal - note this has a side effect of lowering blood sugar, taken as a tea, or as a capsule.

Horse Radish - frequently used as a condiment, it will also clear your sinuses

Hyssop - in tea with honey

Rose Hips - in tea with honey, it is also an excellent source of vitamin C

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

The rose hips vitamin, also called the rose haw. As an herbal remedy, rosehips vitamin are attributed with the ability to prevent urinary bladder infections, and assist in treating dizziness and headaches. Rose hips are also commonly used externally in oil form to restore firmness to skin by nourishing and astringing tissue.
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