SLC S21 Week 2 - Basic Herbal Remedies for Daily Health

Hello Stemians, I will straight away come to the use of the natural remedies that we use often and provide effective relief for common diseases. I am providing my homework for SLC S21 Week 2 - Basic Herbal Remedies for Daily Health and invite @josepha, @simonnwigwe and @sur-riti

  

Herbal Tea Preparation: Prepare a herbal tea for digestion or stress/anxiety. Documenting the steps, proportions, and effects felt after drinking them.

Preparation of Herbal Tea:

Most people like to start their day with a cup of tea or coffee. But this can lead to several problems including acidity. Instead, there is an alternative drink that not only helps prevent acidity but also boosts overall health. Replacing tea or coffee with herbal tea can unlock several positive changes.

If we believe in herbal tea, it can help reduce problems like acidity, migraine, nausea, headache, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

I have two ways to make herbal tea. One is the sachets available in the market which I always keep with me and use, especially when I am out of the house. There is nothing special to prepare this, just add the green tea from the sachet in hot water, stir, and drink it. I do not use sugar but if I feel drinking sweet then I add honey in small quantities.

  

My method of making herbal tea at home is different

Ingredients:

1/2 glass of water (150 ml)

15 curry leaves

15 mint leaves

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

2 tablespoons coriander seeds

All these ingredients are always present in my house.

How do I make herbal tea?

To make herbal tea, first of all, I take a vessel and add water to it.

I add curry leaves, mint leaves, fennel, and coriander seeds to the water.

Then I let the mixture boil for 5-7 minutes at medium temperature.

After boiling, I remove the pan from the flame and filter the tea into a cup.

I use different ingredients like lemon etc for making herbal tea.

Herbal Storage: Research the best ways to store herbs at home; take pictures of your storage method and explain why it works.

Herbs have an important place in the boons given by nature and play an important role. These medicinal plants not only have medicinal value but also have importance in keeping our body healthy. This is the reason why many evidences of their use are found in Ayurveda and herbal remedies.

Neem just in front of my house

Herbs are used for the treatment of human diseases. Not only this, but due to the amazing properties of most medicinal plants that grow on their own such as Tulsi, Peepal, Aak, Banyan Neem, etc.

These medicinal trees, plants, and herbs are found around our homes, such as Banyan, Neem: It is often seen around our homes. It is a blood purifier and enhances the beauty of the skin. We do not store them but use fresh leaves, and our ancestors used their soft sticks as teeth cleaners, which are antibacterial as well.

Tulsi: It is found in every second house and is mostly used fresh. It removes Kugh, cold, and also removes Vata and Pitta doshas. It's available in most houses and used freshly plucked.

  
Turmeric - The root of turmeric is used. In the form of raw turmeric, it is a beauty enhancer. People use dried turmeric as a spice. Turmeric is a blood purifier and cough reliever. We store them in our kitchen mostly in powder form.

Evergreen: It has its importance in the field of diabetes treatment. We can find it in our neighborhood parks.

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Aloe vera: Its broad, pointed, and thorny leaves are very thick and pulpy. Under the green peel of the leaves, there is a thick, sticky colored jelly-like juice used as medicine. I feel that this plant can be used in many diseases, which include hypertension, diabetes, and skin-related diseases. We have its plants in our house.

Ginger or dry ginger (saunth): Gingerol found in ginger improves digestion. Due to this, food does not stay in the stomach for long. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, which help in removing infections.

Drumstick: Its flowers, leaves, and fruits are used in food. Iron is a major source in its leaves, which is beneficial for anemic and pregnant mothers.

Curry leaves: A curry leaf tree is found in almost all houses in India. It is mainly used for adding fragrance to food and for the digestive system. We have plenty of plants around our homes.

Behada: Behada's fruits, flowers, seeds, tree bark, leaves, and wood are all used for medicine.

Cinnamon - It has a sweet, bitter smell. The bark of this tree is useful. It is used as a hot spice, and it gives relief from Vata and Pitta.

1. Amla: Amla is bitter, pungent, sour, sweet, and astringent in taste. Amla has a higher amount of vitamin C than other fruits.

Cumin: Cumin is good for digestion. The antioxidants and fiber present in it help in keeping the digestive system healthy.

Drinking cumin water helps with weight loss. The nutrients present in cumin improve metabolism, which burns calories faster.

Drinking cumin water keeps the sugar level under control. Cumin helps in increasing insulin production in the body.

Drinking cumin water also keeps blood pressure under control.

The calcium present in cumin strengthens the bones. Due to the antioxidants present in cumin, it is also considered beneficial in increasing memory.

Fenugreek: It is one of the popular vegetables. Due to its properties, it is used in every household. Fenugreek is pungent, bitter, and carminative. It has a high iron content.

Methods of preserving them are easy. Either we pluck them fresh and use them or we dry and grind them and use them as per the need.

Home Remedy Creation: Create your own herbal remedy for a common cold or digestion issue, documenting the ingredients, preparation steps, and your experience.

Peppermint, ginger, and fennel tea help in digestion. It provides relief from gas, bloating, and nausea.

Triphala: It is a mixture of three herbs: Haritaki, Amla, and Bibhitaki. It improves digestive health and prevents constipation.

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 result.

Black pepper helps in weight loss, detoxes the body, prevents cancer, and keeps the stomach and intestines clean. It contains potassium and helps boost immunity.

Home remedy for colds and coughs

Black pepper contains potassium, which regulates heart rate and blood pressure. It is rich in vitamin B and produces calcium. Black pepper contains antioxidants and is also rich in healthy minerals.

Black pepper boosts immunity. It is beneficial for digestion. Black pepper helps in weight loss. It prevents cancer. Black pepper reduces skin disorders and wrinkles.

Black pepper reduces inflammation in joints and intestines. Black pepper benefits the liver and heart. Black pepper relieves cough and cold. Black pepper improves oral health. Black pepper improves blood circulation.

Black pepper improves Alzheimer's and brain health.

Black pepper reduces hair loss caused by dandruff. Black pepper can be consumed as a spice by adding it to tea or mixing it with honey.

Consumption of black pepper not only reduces the problem of pneumonia but also increases the power to fight diseases, i.e., immunity.

Black pepper, ginger, and fennel tea help in digestion. It relieves gas, bloating, and nausea.

Home remedies to improve digestion:

Before meals, mix some grated ginger in lemon juice and mix a pinch of black salt.

Cumin is good for digestion. The antioxidants and fiber present in cumin help keep the digestive system healthy. Drinking cumin water helps with weight loss. The nutrients present in cumin improve metabolism, which burns calories faster.

Drinking cumin water keeps the sugar level under control. Cumin helps in increasing insulin production in the body. Drinking cumin water also keeps blood pressure under control. Calcium present in cumin strengthens bones. Vitamin A and B12 help fight osteoporosis.

The properties present in cumin help in relieving sleep problems. Cumin water also contains melatonin, which helps in getting good sleep. Due to the antioxidants present in cumin, it is also considered beneficial in improving memory. Cumin is also used to get rid of itching.

Before meals, mix some grated ginger and ground cumin in lemon juice and add a pinch of black salt. It is good for digestion.