Tips for Using Herbs for Your Good Health
May 20, 2009 by Tisha Tolar
Filed under Supplements
For thousands of years, people have believed in the power of natural herbs for their health, energy, and to treat 
illness. Even though our current medical sciences and technologies have advanced far beyond the imaginations of those who lived centuries ago, herbal healing and treatments have often proven to be even more advanced. In fact, many traditional herbal solutions are what lead doctors and scientists to discover our modern medicine, including aspirin and sedatives.
Herbs have been used to heal and treat a number of medical conditions, including paid, constipation, fevers, allergies, blood pressure, and anxiety just to name a few. There are thousands of herbs in use for a wide range of problems and using herbs for health has become even more mainstream today.
Some of the most common herbs and their treatment uses are listed below. We are highlighting ones specifically that help humans maintain good health and find energy. For more information about specific herbs, visit this website and learn more.
Acai Berry
Considered to be a wonderful energy fruit, the acai berry is full of amino acids, omega fatty acids, antioxidants, iron, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Echincea
Used for treatment of the common cold. Recommended dosage is 250 mg 2-4 times a day.
Garlic
Helps fight infections, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Can even be used for the treatment of diabetes. Recommended dosage 300-600 mg 3 times a day.
Ginko Biloba
Helps with memory loss, cerebrovascular deficiencies, and dementia. Recommended dosage is 60 mg twice a day.
Goldenseal
Helps with infections, especially those dealing with the GI tract and mucous membranes. Recommended dosage 200 mg up to 3 times a day.
Licorice
Helps relieve allergies, premenstrual symptoms, menopausal symptoms, and peptic ulcers. Recommended dosage is 380-760 mg twenty minutes before each meal.
Milk Thistle
Used to treat liver disorders, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and psoriasis. Recommended dosage is 100-200 mg up to 3 times a day.
St. John’s Wort
Used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and depression. Recommended dosage is 150-300 mg 3 times per day.
While there is great proven efficiency of such herbs, people should still seek a certified medical provider’s advice before beginning any treatment on their own. There are some very important things to keep in mind before trying herbs and your doctor can help you make the appropriate decisions for your health. Mixing herbal remedies with conventional medicines, vitamins, or other supplements can cause additional health problems or long-term negative health effects.
If you do begin taking herbs, make sure you never exceed the recommended dosage as noted by the manufacturer. If you should begin to experience any side-effects or changes in your health, stop taking the herbs and seek a doctor’s evaluation if the side effects do not stop. If you are nursing a baby or are pregnant, taking herbs can be risky and should be avoided.
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