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Medicinal Herbs In Your Garden - Part 1

by Michael Nolan

On Monday I tried to whet your appetite for growing a few medicinal herbs in your home garden.  Today we are going to take a look at two of my personal favorites:

chamomile Chamomile
The flowers of this delicate plant have long been used both for their relaxing qualities and as a natural anti-inflammatory.  As a tea, chamomile works well as a mild sedative, but because it contains coumadin, extra care should be taken when being used by people on anticoagulants such as Warfarin.

I’ve enjoyed chamomile tea for years!

feverfew Feverfew
For years, feverfew was used to treat - what else - fevers.  In more recent times however, the leaves of this plant have found use in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches and as a sufferer of migraines I can personally attest that feverfew can and does help me.  On the downside, coming off of feverfew can cause what is known as rebound headaches so be aware of that before you start taking it.  Like chamomile, it should not be used by people on anticoagulants, or by those taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

 

DISCLAIMER:  This is part 1 of a 2 part series on medicinal herbs that you can easily grow at home to treat a variety of common ailments and symptoms.  It should be said that if you are taking any medication or have any serious medical condition you should consult with your doctor or medical professional prior to taking any medication - prescription, over the counter or herbal - to avoid possible complications due to drug interactions.  This article should not be taken as medical advice; medical advice can only be dispensed by a licensed medical professional.


Posted in herbs on September 3rd, 2008

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