It is a known fact that fragrances have a huge influence on our nervous system and mood. According to Dr. G. Dodd, unfamiliar, unpleasant and aggressive fragrances are among the leading reasons of depressions (including winter depressions), irritability, anxiety, headaches and so on. That is why aromatherapy is a great tool which can help us create an amazing scented summer garden in a depressive pessimistic winter day. Fragrances of meadow grasses, wild flowers, fruit and berries can create a beautiful atmosphere and surrounding in your house, and you will forget about winter depressions or cold winter weather, and start feeling warm and positive. Read the rest of this entry »
It is not easy to describe, how much work our feet do for us, and how terribly we mistreat them! Walking on incredibly high heels, standing on feet for hours, wearing very uncomfortable, but fashionable shoes! Sometimes, our feet are crying for help, and everything we can do is just 5-10 minutes of daily care. However, not may of us find time for that, until we start feeling pain in our feet after hard working days. Sore feet, dry feet, heel spurs, wounds, hematomas and blisters, fungal infections – these are just few problems which are familiar to many people, especially women. Why don’t we treat our feet right? Read the rest of this entry »
In our epoch of fast business life and constant lack of time for a good rest, relaxation and pleasure, a lot of people are not satisfied with their sexual health and performance. That is why recently, pubic interest in certain vitamins, stimulants, supplements or medications, which are recommended for improving sexual desire, has been increasingly growing. However, we should not forget that our Mother Nature has the keys to many problems, and herbal medicine can offer very effective solutions for all possible health related concerns. Read the rest of this entry »
Eucalyptus Globulus (known also as Blue Gum) is one of the most popular medicinal plants which is utilized in homeopathy as the mother tincture and widely used as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory remedy to treat chronic cough, influenza and other illnesses. Eucalyptus is a giant tree which grows in tropical forests of Australia and the Caribbean region. It grows up to 200-300 feet and considered to be the tallest tree in the world. Balmy sap, essential oil and even the roots of this plant were used by Australian aborigines in their daily life.
Eucalyptus is a one of the plants which has an impressive number of therapeutic properties: antispasmoic, antibiotic, analgesic, cooling, vermifuge, febrifuge, depurative, antirheumatic, diuretic, expectorant, hypoglycemic and even sedative. For centuries it has been used by many nations throughout the world as a consitiuent of various medicinial mixtures, blends and brews. In particular, Arabic people used to add several drops of eucalyptus oil into a glass of vine and receive a great remedy for healing wounds. In Ottoman Empire eucalyptus oil was used in famous Turkish bathes and saunas for its aromatic and relaxing effects. The people of Jamaica used to lace the leaves of eucalyptus in the bed or bath in order to relief fever. Venezuelans were using weak decoction of eucalyptus leaves (by drinking or inhaling) for treating flue or cold. Other Spanish Americans used to chew the leaves of this plant in order to improve their oral health.
Certainly, in modern medicine eucalyptus is used, first of all, to relief congestion and ease breathing. Together with other ingredients (for example, camphorous oil, menthol, etc.) eucalyptus oil is used for inhalation, for rubbing it into the chest or for gargling. Extracts of eucalyptus can be used to relief pains, especially arthritis and muscular pains. The medicines containing eucalyptus extracts and oil can cure such diseases as laryngitis, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, diabetes, malaria, cystitis, diphtheria, dyspepsia, tuberculosis, as well as to relief such problems as burns, wounds, sores, abscesses, tumors, miasma, spasms and so on.
Along with mint and cinnamon, eucalyptus is supposed to be one of the most effective remedies for colds and bronchitis. However, you must remember that despite of a certain “universality” of eucalyptus oil, it is not always compatible with other medications and their ingredients. Therefore, if your medicines for oral use contain eucalyptus oil, you should better consult your doctor before taking them in order to avoid possible side effects (especially of your suffer from liver disorders or digestive problems).
