tired
To combat fatigue that can occur during the day, the World Health Organization (WHO) endorses the use of ginseng to stimulate cognitive function. This medicinal plant, native to Asia, is often used to stimulate the body of a weary person, to restore the capacity for physical exertion and mental concentration, and to aid in the recovery of strength in convalescents. The World Health Organization recommends consuming ginseng in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances.
dose
Standardized Ginseng Extract (4% to 7% Ginsenosides): 200 mg 1 to 3 times daily.
Ginseng tincture: 50 drops each time, 3 times a day, for 3 months.
Dried root: Take 500mg to 2g of ginseng root and make a capsule or decoction (boil 1g to 2g of ginseng root in 150ml of water for 10 to 15 minutes). Take 3 grams, 3 times a day.
Insomnia
Plants That Fight 6 Everyday Ailments
Linden flower has mild hypnotic properties and is used to treat insomnia, nervous fatigue and anxiety. These soothing properties promote sleep and help relieve nighttime restlessness. Therefore, daily consumption is conducive to restful sleep. This plant is also suitable for children and teens who are prone to sleep disturbances. You should know that linden also has benefits for spasms and digestive disorders.
dose
Brewing: Brew 3 to 4 dried linden flowers in boiling water. Take several times a day.
stress and anxiety
Plants That Fight 6 Everyday Ailments
Physicians in ancient Greece had prescribed valerian to treat insomnia. Europeans later used it during World War I to calm tensions caused by bombing.
Valerian, also known as the “cure-all” herb, has been endorsed by the World Health Organization, Commission E and the European Scientific Cooperation in Phytotherapy (ESCOP) for its soothing properties in the treatment of anxiety, restlessness and sleep disturbances . Studies have shown that the plant acts on certain brain stimuli that lead to anxiety and stress to counteract these effects.
dose
Dried root: Soak 2g to 3g in 150ml of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. Take up to 5 times daily.
Valerian tincture: 1ml to 3ml each time, up to 5 times a day.
Standardized extract (0.8% valeric acid or valeric acid, 1-1.5% valeric acid salt): 250 mg to 400 mg 3 times daily.
headache (headache)
Plants That Fight 6 Everyday Ailments
The Chinese have used willow bark for centuries for its antipyretic properties, which means it prevents, reduces or eliminates fevers, and for its analgesic properties (=relieves pain). Willow bark contains salicin. Once in the body, salicin is converted into salicylic acid, a substance that has antipyretic and pain-relieving properties. Commission E and ESCOP recognize the effectiveness of willow bark in headache relief.
dose
Dried willow bark: Pour 2g to 3g of bark into 150ml to 250ml of cold water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Drink three to four glasses a day.
Water extract: 1ml to 2ml each time, 3 times a day.
Tincture: 5ml to 8ml each time, 3 times a day.
Salicin standardized extract: Take 60 mg of salicin one to four times daily. In the clinical trials reported here, the best pain relief was achieved with 240 mg of salicin per day.
Children: Give the equivalent of 30 mg to 60 mg of salicin per day.
digestive system disease
Plants That Fight 6 Everyday Ailments
Licorice, used as food and medicine, has many benefits for digestive health. The root is the most commonly used part because it contains glycyrrhizin and its derivative glycyrrhizic acid (or glycyrrhizic acid). These components are attributed to the unique healing effects of licorice. Licorice is often used in combination with other herbs with similar properties for enhanced efficacy when treating digestive conditions such as bloating, heartburn, and gas. Clinical studies have shown that the use of this herbal preparation is more effective than placebo in relieving various digestive disorders.
dose
Dried root: 5g to 15g per day, divided into 3 times during the day. Take powder, infusion or decoction (2g to 5g in 150ml of water) after each meal. The dried root is generally considered to contain 4% glycyrrhizin.
Total liquid extract: 2 ml to 4 ml, 3 times a day, after meals.
Deglycyrrhizin-DGL extract (tablets containing 380 mg of DGL, 4:1): This extract, depleted of glycyrrhizin, is used primarily to treat gastric or duodenal ulcers and intestinal inflammation. Chew 1 to 2 tablets 3 times daily, 20 minutes before meals. In case of acute gastric ulcer or duodenal attack, take 2 to 4 tablets 20 minutes before meals, 3 times a day. To treat mouth sores, allow the tablet to dissolve in your mouth.
back pain
Plants That Fight 6 Everyday Ailments
Several clinical trials have proven the effectiveness of MOZA in reducing low back pain: lumbago, lumbago, torticollis, sciatica, etc. Taken in the form of an aqueous extract, that is to say by infusion, devil’s claw root can even relieve acute low back pain.
dose
Tablet or powder capsule: 3 to 6 grams daily with food.
Standardized or 5:1 extract: Take 600 mg to 1200 mg daily with food.
