Chinese herbal medicine has been known to treat illness since the golden age in China from 2698 to 2596 B.C. Herbal medicines treatments are found to be effective in Western cultures than the traditional type of medicine. Many people prefer the non-chemical method to treat various aliments. Chinese herbal medicine offers this option.

I first came in contact with Chinese herbal medicine when a friend recommended ginseng tea. My main objective was to lower my bad cholesterol levels. I was seeking for a natural remedy to solve this problem. Ginseng tea was effective in accomplishing this task. My cholesterol readings were down almost four points. I reaped other benefits from Ginseng tea. Some of the extra benefits included, better blood circulation in my feet, aiding my digestive problems, decreasing fatigue and helping my headaches. I did not experience any type of side effect with this Chinese herbal medicine.

The onset of dangerous viruses circulating about the earth has forced science to examine the immune system more thoroughly in the last decade or two, and while studies are constantly ongoing in order to gain a deeper insight into how we can further strengthen ourselves against sickness and disease, oftentimes much of the data is contradicted by yet another study that disproves previous claims.

Yet there are some studies whose findings have always yielded positive results, and while we may not yet be able to resist some of the more harmful organisms that seek to attack us, there are many natural and herbal treatments you can do yourself to help build up your immune system, in addition to the added benefit of vaccinations. After all, any extra protection is beneficial to your overall health.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALWAYS READ THE ENTIRE LABEL TO MAKE SURE THE MEDICINAL HERBAL PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN SOMETHING THAT YOU MAY BE ALLERGIC TO AND WON'T MIX WELL WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS YOU'RE TAKING.

Little known facts

The butcher's broom plant or should I say, the Eurasian shrub has spine-tipped leaves. It can be found in shaded areas and on coastal cliffs.

Butcher's broom will stimulate the release of norepinephrine. This aides in preventing thrombosis or should I say, blood clotting. Thrombosis is the major cause of death for the 20% to 30% of patients who die in or after surgery.

Butcher's broom is used extensively in Europe. There aren't many cases of clotting-related deaths in Europe.

Butcher's broom has proved to be helpful for anyone complaining of heavy legs.

Circulatory problems are the highest killer in the United States.

True effects

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALWAYS READ THE ENTIRE LABEL TO MAKE SURE THE MEDICINAL HERBAL PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN SOMETHING THAT YOU MAY BE ALLERGIC TO AND WON'T MIX WELL WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS YOU'RE TAKING.

Little known facts

The cayenne pepper is a red hot chili pepper for flavoring dishes. It's also used for medicinal purposes. The pepper is named after the city of Cayenne in French Guiana.

Cayenne is also called Capsicum. They are both interchangeable since they are both in the same family.

There are many fruits in the Capsicum family.

The activity of the herb is measured by its BTU (British Thermal Units) rating or should I say, how hot it is.

Cayenne is well known as the plant that bites back.