Catmint - observe The medical Qualities Of The Herb

The article deals with the healing qualities of catmint. It describes uncomplicated guidelines on how to dry the herb and use it when dealing with varied condition problems, such as, flatulence, bronchitis, insomnia, hysterics, melancholia, menstrual disorders, nervousness, inflammation of airways, lack of appetite and other digestive disorders.

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Catmint is a perennial with a stem growing to a height of 100 centimeters. The branched stem is covered with tiny white hairs. Blossoms are arranged in dense whorls. The whitish blossoms are covered with tiny purple or violet spots. The herb blooms in July and August. Fruit consists of 4 smooth and dark brown nutlets.

Catmint is a herb native to Southern Europe and Mediterranean area. The herb is cultivated as healing herb, nectar plant and culinary herb in many countries. You should collect catmint tops. Plainly cut up to 30 centimeters long flowering tops of the plant. You should dry the herbs at a room temperature. When drying the herbs, avoid exposing them to direct sunlight. You can dry them in a drying camera, as well, as long as a temperature does not exceed 40 degrees Celsius.
Catmint tops are said to include considerable oil (up to 3 percent), iridoids, saponins, coumarins, bitter substances, tannins and other biologically active substances. considerable oil contains citral that is responsible for the lemon aroma the herb has. Owing to this exact aroma, catmint is sometimes wrongly referred to as melissa that is completely different herb. The active substances the herb contains have varied follow on your body. The herb is used to stimulate appetite, improve digestion and heal wound. In addition, it has antimicrobial and expectorant action. The herb is proven to fight flatulence (gas accumulation in stomach and intestine) and facilitate expectoration. Remedies made of it can be used in case of inflammation of airways and bronchitis. Moreover, catmint is said to preclude insomnia, nervousness, hysterics, melancholia and menstrual disorders. In order to make an infusion, you should infuse 2 tablespoons of granulated tops with a glass of boiling water. Leave the infusion to brew for 1-2 hours and decant it. Drink one fourth of a glass of the infusion 3 times a day 20-30 minutes before meal.

You can add catmint tops to your daily tea to improve the aroma of the tea. The aroma of the herb is proven to have stimulant follow on cats similar to that of valerian.

Catmint - observe The medical Qualities Of The Herb

Borage - The Healing Qualities Of The Herb Revealed (Part 1)

The article describes the healing qualities of borage, as well as, simple recipe on how to make effective remedy to treat various health problems, including insomnia, anxiety, depression, gallstones, nephrolith, gout and many more.

Borage is an annual or biennial with a stem growing to a height of 100 centimeters. The branched stem, branches and leaves are covered with rough hairs. The leaves have pleasant fresh cucumber like aroma and taste. Blossoms are usually light blue in color. However, white blossoms are sometimes observed. Blossoms are arranged in curlicues. The herb blooms in June and July. If the weather is warm, the plant might bloom even till September.

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Borage is often cultivated in garden as culinary plant and medical herb. In addition, it is proven to be excellent for nectar. You should collect leaves, blossoms and tops of the herb during the florescence of it. You should dry the herbs at a room temperature in a well-ventilated room. You can dry them in a drying camera, as well, as long as a temperature does not exceed 40 degrees Celsius. If you use the herb in food, you should use fresh leaves. Leaves add a fresh cucumber like taste and aroma to your salad. You can use the blossoms to decorate your salad. They are eatable.

1. Borage tops are said to contain up to 30 percent mucilaginous substances, tannins, saponins, organic acids (such as, citric acid, malic acid and lactic acid), flavonoids, resinous substances, ascorbic acid, cyclic ethanol, pyrrolizidine alkaloid, potassic salts and other biologically active substances. The plant contains oil rich in vitamin E, allantoin and linoleic acid, which is the source of prostaglandins.
2. The herb has anti-inflammatory, anodyne and metabolism regulating action.
3. An infusion made of borage tops is used to regulate metabolism, stabilize the performance of nervous system, fight insomnia and anxiety, combat depression, treat cardiac neurosis and deal with unpleasant premenstrual symptoms. In addition, you can use it to treat rheumatism, gallstones, nephrolith and gout. In order to make the infusion, you should infuse 2 tablespoons of granulated tops with a glass of boiling water and leave the tincture to brew for 5 hours. Afterwards, decant the infusion and take 2 tablespoons of it 5-6 times a day. The course of treatment should last for 1-2 weeks.
4. Borage remedies are used externally, as well, to treat skin diseases, sore and inflammation. The most effective remedy is said to be poultice of fresh juice and infusion.

Borage - The Healing Qualities Of The Herb Revealed (Part 1)