Thursday, March 6, 2008

How to Choose the Right Herbs Combinations?

How do you know what combinations of herbs to choose? Don’t worry— it will be spelled out for you. Combinations are excellent because you can take just one pill that contains several different herbs for a specific body system. For instance, instead of purchasing fenugreek and thyme separately to help you eliminate mucus and boost the immune (many take these herbs when suffering from bronchitis), you can obtain one combination pill that contains both these herbs. Hey, it saves space and allows you to take some other herbs without having a bottle of every single herb you need filling up your countertops! Taking combinations can save you money also since you only need to buy one bottle and not two or more to get the same synergistic effects one bottle of a combination provides.

When you see a combination of two or more herbs together in future tables, it’s because the combinations are working synergistically and usually serve a few different purposes to help you with an ailment. If you cannot find a combination that I suggest in future tables (hint: I know they are out there) then don’t hesitate to combine your own using singles or bulk herbs. Let’s look at some other combinations that work synergistically.

Lobelia and St. John’s wort is one combination that many smokers use to help them quit. The lobelia is calming and has an effect similar to nicotine in the body. St. John’s wort has been used to fight mild depression sometimes associated with breaking an addictive physical habit.
Capsicum with garlic and parsley is another synergistic combination utilized for its positive effect on the circulatory system. The parsley serves as a deodorizer that helps mask the unpleasantness of garlic breath!
Combinations are excellent; nevertheless, each person is chemically a little bit different, so some will respond better to a few single herbs and others to combinations.
The positive affirmation you made by purchasing and reading this book alone proves you are ready to continue learning and take more responsibility for your health and life. Although the road to total health through natural means is not necessarily a piece of tofu cake, the rewards you earn are vitality, clear thinking, emotional control, vibrancy, and energy—well worth working for, wouldn’t you say? Once you begin using herbs, you instantly become more aware of your body and you will feel how herbs can enhance your life and health. If you are interested in studying herbology, start studying now because it’s a vast and wonderful journey—oh, and don’t forget to take your ginkgo biloba to boost your memory while you learn!

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