Chinese herbal remedies and medicines such as ginger, garlic, ginseng, and others have become quite common in Western culture. Many of us have assimilated these traditional Chinese herbal remedies into our daily lives in an effort to promote better health and well-being. But there are many lesser known Chinese herbal remedies that are still undergoing testing and research to determine their healthful properties, despite the fact that they have been used by the Chinese for thousands of years.

People all around the world are plagued with aliments everyday. Even though they are minor problems they can be annoying and painful. Instead of turning to over the counter medicine and risking side effects and the rare possibility of ingesting too much I am going to give you some home remedies that you an make at a fraction of the cost.

Herbal Remedy for Indigestion:
You can try these types of herbs singly or in combination with each other to suit your taste. Drinking hot teas made of anise, caraway, coriander, dill seeds ,angelica, lemon balm, mint leaves, chamomile, or even linden flowers can take away this common problem. For instance you can chew dill, anise, or fennel seeds then drink some soothing tea with any of the above, listed ingredients.

*But, if your indigestion develops into any vomiting, or abdominal pains, seek your doctor.

Herbal Remedy for Insomnia:

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 latin term, "foenum-graecum" means Greek hay.

Hypocrites used fenugreek as a medicinal herb.

In the Far East and in the West, fenugreek has been widely used for its many medicinal powers.

Fenugreek has been called, "The Greatest Medical Discovery since the Dawn of History."

Egyptians brew tea from fenugreek seeds.

Fenugreek is used as a conditioner for hair in India.

Fenugreek is used by many different cultures - from Ethiopia to Turkey - as a spread or in preparing different foods.

True effects

Fenugreek can get rid of sore throats if it's gargled.

If you have an ailment, like cramps or stress, don't turn to your medicine cabinet just yet. Try drinking an herbal tea first. Some ailments can be relieved with a simple cup of herbal tea.

For cramps and crankiness, something women can definitely identify with, try a tea made with spearmint, lemon balm, raspberry leaf and nettle. This type of tea can actually relieve the irritability and cramps that often accompany menstruation. One to two cups daily in the week before and the week during your period should help.

To relieve bloating, try ginger or peppermint tea. One to two cups can relieve the puffiness you're feeling and even help settle a stomach.

Women may be interested in taking motherwort tea. This tea helps with anxiety and relieves premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Motherwort also promotes the health of the uterus after childbirth.