SLC S21 Week 4 - Herbal Remedies for Energy, Pain Relief, and Mental Clarity

Ashwagandha is super active herb, having many benefits:

1. Energy and Endurance : It enhances mental and physical performance.
2. Reduces cortisol levels and anxiety: Due to reduction in cortisol it relief stress of body efficiently.
3. Improves sleep quality: It relaxes body and better sleep.
4. Cognitive function: Enhances concentration, memory, and clarity of focus.
5. immune system: It boosts immunity and oxidative level so it Supports the immune system.
6. Anti-inflammatory: Due to this property it reduces inflammation and oxidative stress.

Pain-Relief Oil: Make an oil for the pain relief by using herbal ingredients and describe how it helps with pain.

Here are some kitchen spices that can be used to create a pain-relieving oil:

Pain Relief Oil from Kitchen Spices Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup carrier oil (coconut, olive, or sweet almond)
• 2 tablespoons Ginger powder
• 2 tablespoons Turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon Cinnamon powder
• 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper powder

Making:

1. Mix spices in a bowl.
2. Add carrier oil and stir well.
3. Transfer mixture to a glass bottle.
4. Store in a cool, dark place.

Spice Benefits:

1. Ginger: It has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces pain and inflammation.
2. Turmeric: it contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory compound,so it reduces pain and inflammation as
3. Cinnamon: Anti-inflammatory, improves circulation and reducing pains.
4. Black Pepper: Enhances bioavailability of other spices.

Application Methods:

1. Topical application: Massage oil onto affected area.
2. Massage therapy: Use oil as massage medium.
3. Bath soak: Add oil to warm bath water.

Precautions:

• Before using consult a healthcare professional .
• Perform patch test for skin sensitivity.
• Open wounds or broken skin can not be treated with this oil.

Make a herbal remedy for the mental clarity from the herbs which are commonly found in your area. Write down its benefits for the health and how it helps in mental clarity and why?

Here's a homemade herbal remedy for mental clarity, which involves commonly used herbs:

Mental Clarity Herbal Remedy

Herbs:

1. Peppermint
2. Rosemary
3. Lemon
4. Ginger
5. Ginkgo Biloba

Making:

1. Dry the herbs.
2. Mix equal quantities of each herb.
3. Store in an airtight container.

Tea Recipe:

1. Steep 1 teaspoon of herbal mix in boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
2. Strain and drink.

Health Benefits:

1. Digestive health improves (Peppermint, Ginger)
2. Cognitive function enhancement (Rosemary, Ginkgo Biloba)
3. Stress, anxiety reduction (Lemon Balm, Peppermint)
4. Immune system booster (Ginger, Lemon Balm)
5. Antioxidant strength (Rosemary, Ginkgo Biloba)

****Mental Clarity Benefits:****

1. Improves concentration and focus (Rosemary, Ginkgo Biloba)
2. Enhances memory (Ginkgo Biloba, Rosemary)
3. Relieves mental tiredness (Peppermint, Ginger)
4. Promotes calmness and clarity (Lemon Balm)
5. Gives one alertness (Peppermint, Ginger)

***Why it Works:****

1. Peppermint has menthol, which helps increase blood flow towards the brain.
2. Rosemary has Carnosic acid which enhances the cognitive ability of brain.
3. The Lemon balm reduces stress and promotes relaxation.
4. Gingerol content in ginger facilitates digestion and reduces inflammation.
5. Ginkgo Biloba improves blood flow to the brain because of its beneficial Flavonoids.

Precautions:

1. Start using this tea after consulting a healthcare professional.
2. May interact with certain medications or other health conditions

Recommendation:

1. 1-2 cups per day of tea consumption.
2. Inter-cup interval with time to avoid over-arousing.

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