5 most powerful medicinal plants and herbs to improve your health

Taking care of our organism implies having a variety of habits that provide wellness to our body. Among them are eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep. However, sometimes we must give our health system a little boost to achieve the well-being we need. Nature provides us with several ingredients that can help us on that matter. In fact, not only that kind of ingredients are beneficial to our body, but they also can be more affordable than some conventional medicine remedies. Many of us prefer using natural remedies because they align with our personal health ideologies. What’s better than taking care of your health than with something natural and affordable?  

We did the research for you. Keep on reading if you want to know some of the most powerful and popular medicinal plants used to take care of your organism. Do not forget that most of the ingredients we present you here are suitable to  make your own supplement capsules. You will only need your empty gelatin capsules and the ingredient of your preference. Here are some medicinal plants we recommend:

 1. Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo is one of the oldest homeopathic plants and represents a key herb in Chinese medicine. It contains a variety of antioxidants that provide several benefits. The leaves of this plant are often used to make supplement capsules, tablets, and extracts. Also, when dried, they are used for consumption as tea. This plant is known for its benefits in treating a variety of ailments such as those related to heart disease, anxiety, depression, inflammation, diabetes, but especially, for treating cognitive deficiencies, dementia and even Alzheimer's disease. However, it is important that you consult with your health care provider about its use as it may have certain side effects and act differently in contact with other medications. 

 2. Turmeric

Originally from India, turmeric is an herb belonging to the ginger family. Used for many years in the gastronomic and medicinal area, it has recently been in the spotlight for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin, one of the active compounds in turmeric, is known to treat conditions related to chronic inflammation, muscle pain and anxiety. In fact, studies have revealed that supplemental doses of curcumin can help relieve arthritis pain just as some common anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen do.

We can certainly consume turmeric and curcumin in our homemade recipes. However, the amount we ingest of these elements in our meals is not enough. A good option is to make your own turmeric supplements using empty pill capsules.

 3. Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the best-known medicinal plants in the world. Its flowers are commonly used to make tea while its leaves can be used for medicinal extracts or topical compresses. Usually, this plant has been used to treat intestinal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain as well as respiratory and urinary infections. Some studies show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties. Other studies suggest potential benefits of consuming this herb for stress, anxiety, insomnia, and pre-menstrual syndrome pains as well as those associated with osteoarthritis.

 4. Lavender

If you ever experience anxiety, lavender is the answer to the problem. This purple, aromatic flower is known for its proven ability to reduce anxiety and stress. In addition, lavender is proven to positively impact mood and cognitive performance. Finally, it is known for its properties to help you fall asleep faster and sleep better. It is important to note that it can be dangerous if consumed orally. It is recommended to use it diluted and applied on the skin or as aromatherapy.

 5. Valerian

The roots of this plant are known to induce a state of tranquility and calmness and is also used to treat insomnia and anxiety. But, it is important to know that the root of the valerian plant must go through a drying process to be able to put it in empty gelatin capsules for its proper consumption.

As is evident, conventional prescription medicine is not the only approach to healing. Considering medicinal plants and choosing natural remedies is a good idea that can be beneficial to our physical and mental well-being as they are a good complement to our healthy practices.

If you are interested on introducing these natural supplements on your diet and you want to make the capsules yourself, Capsuline can assists you in the process. We invite you to visit our various posts on which capsule size is right for you.