Herbs and Supplements Starting With The Letter
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Hawthorn Berries
Crateagus oxyacantha
Hawthorn berries are widely used to strengthen and balance the heart and circulatory system. Researchers believe that hawthorn helps the heart in several ways. It dilates coronary arteries to improve blood supply. It may increase the heart's pumping force, eliminate heart rhythm irregularities, and remove cholesterol from arterial walls. It has been used to reduce angina attacks (with long term use) and prevent cardiac complications in elderly patients with pneumonia and influenza. Even though hawthorn is safe, you should discuss adding hawthorn to your treatment with your physician.
Ho-Shou-Wu (Fo –Ti)
Polygonum multiflorum
Ho-Shou-Wu has been compared to ginseng because of their similar properties. Large amounts for long periods are suggested for restorative purposes. It seems like all of the internal organs and body systems are listed as being built up by regular use of Ho-Shou-Wu. It is claimed to keep hair from graying, increase fertility, and benefits both diabetes and hypoglycemia. It is especially important to older and weakened individuals.
Hops
Humulus lupulus
Hops is an herbal nervine that has relaxing and sedative effects on the central nervous system. Hops is best when used as needed to ease restless tension that may produce headache, indigestion or insomnia. Hops is also known to help cleanse the lungs and kidneys. Hops have been recommended to reduce the desire for alcohol and ease Delirium Tremens (DT's). This may seem like a contradiction because hops are used to make beer. They contain two chemicals that kill bacteria and can be used as a minor herbal antibiotic. Do not use this sedative if suffering from extreme depression.
Horehound
Marrubium vulgare
Horehound is soothing to the respiratory system and is a natural expectorant. Horehound affects respiration directly by dilating vessels and acting as a serotonin antagonist. Horehound’s popularity as a cough remedy can hardly be disputed and is used in virtually thousands of bronchial medications around the world due to a high content of volatile oil. This oil has vasodilator, as well as expectorant properties. The water extracts have biological activity that could affect respiratory centers in the brain in a positive manner .
Horseradish
Armoracia Rusticana
Horseradish can be used both internally and externally. Horseradish is an excellent diuretic, and is good for digestion problems. It is also a good expectorant and is soothing for respiratory problems. Externally, it can be used to alleviate the pain and stiffness caused by rheumatism.
Horsetail
Eauistum arvense
Horsetail is a diuretic and astringent that has been used to help control incontinence, including bed wetting. It both strengthens the bladder and eliminates water. It is a good "spring cleaning" detoxification herb. It is recommended for urinary tract infections. Horsetail contains a very high amount of silicon and calcium in a bioavailable form. This makes it very popular in formulas to build and provide elasticity to bones, hair, skin, nails and teeth. Fractured bones heal much faster when horsetail is taken.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea is a diuretic that has the reputation for dissolving kidney stones and relieving kidney related backache. It is also used where there is a prostate problem including non-specific urethritis and other general inflammations of the urinary system in the aged. Hydrangea is recommended for removing calcium deposits and relieving arthritis swelling over time.
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop has been used for hundreds of years as an herbal remedy for afflictions of the respiratory system. It soothes throats and nourishes the lungs. Hyssop - In the past, hyssop was so highly esteemed it was regarded as a virtual cure-all. Currently an undervalued medicinal herb, hyssop is potentially useful as it is both calming and tonic. It has a large spectrum of uses which are due to its anti-spasmodic action. It is used for coughs, bronchitis, tightness in the chest, respiratory catarrh, sore throat and common cold. As a sedative, hyssop is a useful remedy against asthma in both children and adults, especially where the condition is exacerbated by mucus congestion.
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