Tussilago farfara / Coltsfoot: Herbal Remedy for Diabetes, UTI, and More... 

"A leaf a day keeps the diabetes away"... Insulin Plant as an Herbal Insulin-Replacement for Diabetic Patients

Insulin Plant (Costus igneus / Chamaecostus cuspidatus): Alternative Treatment for Diabetes “A leaf a day keeps the diabetes away…” In India, Insulin Plant is a common and effective remedy for diabetes, and diabetics throughout the country regularly eat 1 leaf per day to regulate glucose levels. Overall, the plant is very safe to use at these low doses for the management of diabetes, and can be a cost-effective alternative to pharmaceutical insulin. As insulin rationing has become a major (and risky) problem in the United States due to the prohibitive cost of insulin, the need for an effective, affordable, and safe insulin alternative is becoming increasingly important. Insulin rationing can lead to serious health consequences for people with diabetes, so Insulin Plant may offer...

Herbal Remedy for Gestational Diabetes: Silybum marianum / Milk Thistle / Silymarin

At Home Treatment for Gestational Diabetes: Silymarin marianum Silybum marianum, also known as Milk Thistle, is an important natural remedy for gestational diabetes via its healing effects on the liver. It can also be used to treat type 2 diabetes naturally in non-pregnant patients, but because pregnancy sets up a number of treatment difficulties, it's important to note this herb for gestational diabetes. Natural treatment options like baobab fruit powder and Moringa oleifera can be combined with the use of Silybum marianum for a more powerful effect. Click here to read about other ways to use Milk Thistle as an herb that's safe for use during pregnancy. Click here to read more about the use of Milk Thistle / Silybum marianum in non-pregnant patients. Can gestational diabetes be...

Lobelia inflata: Herbal Remedy for Nicotine Addiction and Lung Disease

Lobelia inflata Lobelia inflata is an interesting herb that has unusual properties that are beneficial for the lungs. This herb has been called “Indian tobacco” in part because it can be used to replace tobacco and to overcome an addiction to nicotine and smoking. Lobelia tricks the body into believing that nicotine has been consumed. It works in this way because it has a similar molecular structure to nicotine so it can insert itself into the same receptors. But instead of causing harm in the body, Lobelia sets to work at cleaning and detoxifying lung tissues in smokers. And because it occupies the same receptors as nicotine, it makes smokers sensitive to the smell and taste of nicotine such that many people who use Lobelia no longer like the smell or taste.  Lobelia can be combine...

Panax ginseng / Korean Red Ginseng to Prevent Infection and Lung Disease

Panax ginseng / Korean Red Ginseng Korean Red Ginseng, also known as Panax Ginseng is a relatively common and well-known herb that has been used successfully for thousands of years to treat a variety of health problems, including lung disease. It is especially common in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but more and more people in the west are becoming familiar with this plant. Some of the respiratory health problems that ginseng can help treat include these:  Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) Respiratory infections (common cold, swine flu, influenza, COVID-19, rhinoviruses, etc.) Chronic bronchitis Asthma Pseudomonas bacterium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infections, as well as prevention of the development of biofilms by the P. aerug...

Curcuma longa / Turmeric: Herbal Remedy for COPD, Radiation Induced Lung Injury, and More 

Curcuma longa / Turmeric  Turmeric is a very common spice that is used frequently in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine to add fragrance and a warm orange tone to curries and stir fries. It has also been used traditionally to treat a wide array of health problems in Ayurvedic medicine. Turmeric and/or its primary healing constituent, curcumin, has been used to treat the following health problems successfully:  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Lung cancer Asthma (specifically allergic asthma) Radiation-induced lung injury Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Pulmonary fibrosis (and other fibrotic lung diseases) Acute lung injury (ALI) Cough Diabetes Skin problems Cardiovascular disease Liver disease Gallbladder disease Irrit...

Qingdonghuoxue / Qingre huoxue: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Pulmonary Edema and More

Qingdonghuoxue / Qingre huoxue  Qingdonghuoxue (also known as Qidong Huoxue or Qingre huoxue)  is an herbal remedy for pulmonary edema that is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is also often prescribed to treat: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Rheumatoid Arthritis Heart Attack / Myocardial Infarction Heart Disease Cytokine Storm Atherosclerosis Qingre huoxue is a mixture of several different herbs including: Ligusticum wallichii (chuanxiong) Radix Paeoniae Rubra (chishao) Lignum acronychiae (jiangxiang) Safflower (honghua) Salvia miltiorrhiza (danshen) Scutellaria baicalensis (huanggin) Ilex pubescen (mao dong qing) Click here to buy The Textbook of Scientifically Proven, Holistic Cures for Chronic and...

Salvia miltiorrhiza / Red Sage: Natural Treatment for COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis, COVID-19, and More... 

Salvia miltiorrhiza / Red Sage: Herbal Remedy for Lung Disease  Red sage has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. In TCM, it is also known as Danshen. Red Sage promotes blood circulation which is valuable in treating lung disease and preventing the downward spiral that can happen when the lungs are no longer able to take and distribute as much oxygen to the other organs of the body via the blood. It also acts to relieve pain and restlessness. Recently, this herbal remedy for has come to light as a potentially effective remedy for lung disorders and respiratory system problems, including:  Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) Lung adenocarcinoma Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Viral respiratory infections (including COVID-19) Acute re...

Chelidonium majus / Greater Celandine: Herbal Remedy for GERD, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and More

Chelidonium majus / Greater Celandine: A Broad-Spectrum Herbal Remedy for Lungs, Digestion, Sleep, Weight Loss, and More Greater Celandine / Chelidonium majus is a plant that has been studied as an herbal remedy for COVID-19, but like Andrographis paniculata, Chelidonium majus is useful in the treatment of a variety of illnesses besides just those involving respiration, in particular diseases and disorders involving the digestive system. This is an extremely valuable herb to have in your medicine cabinet. In other words, Chelidonium majus has a broad spectrum of action and can be used to treat many health problems. Greater Celandine can be used to treat chronic respiratory diseases like bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough. In testament to its antiviral capabilities, Greater Celandine i...

Thymus vulgaris / Thyme: A Common Herbal Remedy for Asthma and More

Thymus vulgaris / Thyme: Natural Herbal Treatment for Respiratory Disease  In the distant past, thyme was a popular traditional remedy for all kinds of respiratory system disorders. The well-known herbalist and author Nicholas Culpepper noted the following in his book, Thyme…“It is a notable strengthener of the lungs, as notable a one as grows; neither is there scarce a better remedy growing for that disease in children which they commonly call the Chin-Cough, than it is. It purgeth the body of phlegm, and is an excellent remedy for the shortness of breath” Thyme can be taken as a tea or in a tincture form. This plant is able to help clear mucus from the nasal passages and airways, and may also be able to help relax airways, thus allowing for easier breathing and relief from t...