Tag: Goldenseal

Throat polyps are the fleshy growths that develop on the vocal chords. They are non-cancerous and are not linked to any specific disease or illness. It occurs among many adults and can occur on one or both vocal chords. Throat polyps may affect the ability to speak and may cause airway obstruction. Though they generally disappear on their own without requiring any medical treatment, it's good to see a doctor.

If impetigo is getting hard to deal with, try simple home remedies like tea tree oil, garlic, grapefruit seed extract, goldenseal, manuka honey, and apple cider vinegar. Applying a few drops of tea tree oil mixed with 1 tbsp olive oil can give you relief from the uncomfortable sores caused by impetigo.

Herbs need not be something you add to your dishes while cooking. With a little bit of interest and effort, you can have your very own herb garden at home. Many of the commonly found herbs have excellent health benefits and have been used for centuries. It's best to plant and nurture the herb that most suits to your ailment.

Ringworm can be difficult to tackle, especially if it's not caught in the beginning stages. It's very common with children around the world. At first, they start off as small red lumps on the scalp. The fungus attacks hair shafts and as a result, the lumps grow larger and the hair around the area falls off. Using coconut oil, garlic, tea tree oil, turmeric, myrrh and goldenseal, and aloe vera gel on the affected area can help treat ringworm of the scalp.

Herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease oft-characterized by sores or blisters around the mouth or on the genitals. All natural remedies like topical application of aloe vera gel, dried goldenseal herb powder (avoid if pregnant!), tea tree oil diluted with almond/olive oil may help. So can consuming a mix of garlic paste with honey followed by a cup of echinacea tea.

Bleeding can induce panic – when you don't have a first aid around. Even if it is a minor cut or scrape, the blood starts...