SLC S21 Week 2 - Basic Herbal Remedies for Daily Health

Hello my steemian fellows! I warmly welcome you to the season 21 of the Steemit Learning Challenge. This is the week 2 and today we will learn about the herbal remedies.

The use of the natural remedies on a daily basis provide a gentle and effective relief for the common diseases. Today I will teach you about some of the best herbs which are used commonly for the digestion, cold, stress and more. I will also add some tips for you that how you can make herbal teas. I will tell you that how you can store the herbs to keep them fresh.

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Herbs for Digestion

Indigestion is a common problem and many people are suffering to this ailment. We can cure this common indigestion by using some herbs which boost our digestive system. So common herbs for the digestion are given below:

Ginger

Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory. It helps to comfort the digestive system. It is useful to get relief from nausea and indigestion. Ginger is also useful to stimulate saliva and the production of bile. It helps top breakdown the food for the easy absorption.

You can add fresh ginger slices to hot water for a simple tea. You can also mix ginger powder into warm water with honey for a quick digestive relief.

Peppermint

Peppermint is very useful for the digestive system. We use peppermint syrups for the indigestion. Peppermint actually relaxes the muscles. This helps to remove gas, bloating and cramps. Peppermint has menthol in it. It has a cooling effect. It is also helpful to get relief from the discomfort of the digestive issues.

You can make peppermint tea with fresh or dried leaves after meals. calming effect on stomach.

Fennel

Fennel seeds contain anethole. It is a compound that reduces muscle spasms. It helps to remove gas from the intestines. It is a powerful and useful remedy for the digestive discomfort.

You can chew a few fennel seeds after meals. I often suggest using these seeds to avoid constipation and indigestion. You can boil fennel in water to create a mild tea. Fennel can also be added to dishes to add extra flavour and digestive support.

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Herbs for Common Colds

We often face the common cold problems and we need to contact the doctors for its cure. But we can also cure it at home by using herbs. There are different herbs which are useful for the common colds.

Licorice Root

This root has powerful anti viral and anti inflammatory properties. It is ideal for getting relief from sore throats and reducing cough. It is also useful to boost the immune system. It helps the body to fight against the infections.

You can use licorice tea. It is very simple to make licorice tea. You just need to put the dry root in the hot water. It has a sweet taste naturally. Moreover you can chew the root and it will also provide soothing effect to your throat. So it cures the common cold.

Jujube

It is also known as red date or Chinese date. It is highly used in the traditional medicines. It has mucilage property. And this is used to fight against the common colds. It gives calm to the throat and prevent cough. Further this herb helps the body to recover quickly.

You can simply boil some jujube in the water for the 15 to 20 minutes and the jujube tea will be ready. This is widely used and beneficial for the cold.

Clove

Clove has anti bacterial and anti viral properties. Cloves are the excellent to get relief from cough and sore throats. Cloves have eugenol. It acts as a natural pain reliever. It reduces the throat irritation and cough. It has aroma which opens the airways and the nasal congestion. It promotes easy breathing.

You can boil a few cloves in the water for 5 to 10 minutes. You can add honey and a squeeze of lemon to make it more soothing. You can also use crushed cloves in the honey to get relief from the cough. You can also make inhaler with cloves to reduce congestion.

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Herbs for Stress & Anxiety

Stress and anxiety has become very common nowadays. We can use herbs for the stress and anxiety. Some herbs are given below for the stress and anxiety.

Chamomile

This helps to calm the mind and reduce anxiety. It promotes restful sleep. It contains apigenin which is an anti oxidant and it binds to receptors in the brain. So it provides relaxation. If you are feeling stressed then you can take chamomile to get relief from stress and anxiety.

You can take chamomile tea before going to bed. It promotes better sleep. It can also be used as an infusion with other calming herbs such as lemon or balm.

Lavender

It has a soothing aroma. It helps to get relief from anxiety and stress by relaxing the nervous system. It is commonly used in aroma therapy. We can use teas for the gentle and calming effect.

You can sip the lavender tea. You can use lavender essential oil in the diffuser. It will create a relaxing environment. If you apply diluted lavender oil to the pulse points then you can get calming effect whole day.

Ashwagandha

It is used as an adaptogen. It helps the body to manage the stress by balancing the cortisol levels. It supports adrenal health. It is effective for both physical and mental stress relief.

You can use its powder in smoothies, teas and warm milk. It can also be taken in the capsules form. It will be an easy and consistent dosage in the capsules.

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How to Make Herbal Teas and Infusions

Basic Herbal Tea

It is very easy and simple to make herbal teas. Add some quantity such as 1 to 2 spoons of the dry herb. In some herbal teas you can use a handful of fresh herbs per cup of water. Then simply boil the water and while boiling the water pour it on the herbs. After this cover it for 5 to 10 minutes. Your herbal tea is ready just strain and enjoy your herbal tea at home. You can add sugar or honey according to your desire to make the taste sweet.

Here I am making a herbal tea for the cure of the cough and common cold. I am using Jujube, Fennel, Licorice root to prepare this powerful herbal tea. It is an expectorant herbal. It also release mucus from the lungs.

The herbal tea is ready to use. In this way you can create your herbal tea with the herbs.

Herbal Infusion

Infusions are also easy to prepare. Use just 1/4 cup of the dry herb per quart of water for the good infusion. Now keep it for the several hours or for the overnight. Then you can strain the infusion and drink it. These are ideal for the deeply nourishing herbs such as nettle and oatstraw. It provides a high concentration of the minerals and vitamins.

Keep in mind in order to keep the infusion healthy keep the leftover infusion in the fridge. You should use infusion of the herbs within the 48 hours for the best flavour and potency.

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Proper Storage of Herbs

It is necessary to keep the herbs at the safe places for the long life and lasting effects of the herbs. Here are some ways of the proper storage of the herbs. Commonly we have two types of herbs one is fresh herb and the second is dry herb.

Fresh Herb

Fresh herbs are very sensitive and they should be taken care greatly. Place the fresh herbs in the refrigerator. Use a paper towel or a breathable container to place the fresh herbs in the refrigerator.

Moreover we can place the fresh herbs such as basil and cilantro in a glass of water. It will also keep them fresh and the moisture will help them to prevent wilting.

Dried Herbs

We should store dry herbs away from the heat and direct light. We should also store dry herbs away from the moisture. It will save their effectiveness. You can place the glass jars of the dry herbs in a cool place. Moreover always keep it in mind to label each herb with a unique name and the date. Because some dry herbs can only retain their effectiveness for up to one year if they are stored properly.

So in order to support the health naturally we can use these remedies. I will recommend you to always consult your healthcare provider before using herbs.

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Homework

1. Herbal Tea Preparation: Prepare a herbal tea for digestion or stress/anxiety. Documenting the steps, proportions, and effects felt after drinking them.
2. Herbal Storage: Research the best ways to store herbs at home; take pictures of your storage method and explain why it works.
3. Home Remedy Creation: Create your own herbal remedy for a common cold documenting the ingredients, preparation steps, and your experience.
4. Herbal Infusion Experiment: Infuse two different herbs (one for digestion and one for stress/anxiety) in water. Document the process, duration, and your thoughts on the end result.

Each question has 2 marks and remaining 2 marks will be given based on the creativity and relevancy to the topic and the quality of your images.

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Rewards

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