HERBS FOR WOMEN

Herbs often lead to the thought of some miraculous and supernatural cures. Today, the importance and utility of herbs are a subject more argument and speeches, than of actual research. There are ample amounts of herbs that have helped women in ways of treating different feminine ailments. Here is a tiny note on a few herbs that we use in day to day life and their possible role in a woman’s life. 1. Basil Anti-inflammatory agent for swelling and relieving arthritis hence also prevents osteoporosisrnCan also smooth the mother’s milk in lactating mothers, the active component leaves tryptophan which is proven to delay menopausernThe compound eugenol is known to kill the fungi that cause vaginal discharge so it also acts as a fungicidalrnAids in the process of ovulationrn rn2. Rosemary A rich source of antioxidants, hence, acts is an anticarcinogenicrnA good source of calcium and vitamin B is consumed in the dried powdered extract, liquid extracts made from fresh or dried leaves can help treat calcium deficienciesrnIt is typically applied to the skin to treat conditions like eczemarnThe active component, carnosic acid is believed to treat conditions like Alzheimer’s and Dementiarn rn3. Neem It has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, making it effective in treating conditions like dandruffrnIt soothes irritation and prevents dryness and flakingrnAlso has detoxifying properties and can protect skin from environmental damage and from agingrnNeem oil helps to prevent and treat scars from acnern rn4. Cinnamon Is effective in alleviating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and also vaginal yeast infectionsrnIs delicious spice and has excellent digestive properties that can treat IBS and even bloatingrnApplying its oil directly to the skin can be helpful in reducing inflammation, swelling, pain, and rednessrnThe combination of it with honey is used together to boost skin and is beneficial for acne and signs of skin allergiesrn rn5. Turmeric Turmeric is well known as a blood purifier, also as a golden herb for the numerous health benefitsrnIs widely used as an antiseptic in the cosmetic industryrnIs anti-carcinogenic, can help treat ovarian, breast cancersrnIts antispasmodic action can help with menstrual crampsrnThe compound curcumin present in it inhibits the growth of cells of the uterine fibroid thereby preventing proliferation