Plant Power – Medicinal Herb Crossword – Cannabis News, Lifestyle

In the modern world, medicines are the first choice for most people. However, current trends are turning away and more and more are looking for a return to their roots…literally. If a zombie epidemic broke out today and brought the world as we know to a standstill, how do you think you would fare? Do you know which herbs would help you if you had a medical need? Plants have power and you never know when that knowledge will come in handy. Test yourself with this therapeutic herb crossword. The answers and more details are listed below.

Therapeutic herbs crossword

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Herbs to help a physical injury

When you suffer a physical injury, herbal medicine can speed up your healing time. If you find yourself in this situation, comfrey, arnica, and ginger are three herbs to have on hand.

• In the past, comfrey was often referred to as a bone cord because it can help heal broken bones.
• Arnica can help speed up the healing time of a bruise.
• Willow tree bark contains the compound salicin and works similarly to aspirin. It has been used as a blood thinner since ancient Roman times.
• Ginger is known to help stomach problems, but it has many other therapeutic properties as well; It is an excellent treatment for inflammation and can be used topically for sore muscles.

Plant longevity

Plant medicine is much more effective than it seems. In fact, some herbs are so powerful that they can interact dramatically with medicines. Others can be addictive.

• When taken orally, St. John’s Wort acts as an SSRI and can be used to treat depression.
• Valerian root is so relaxing to the body that it is often used to induce sleep. However, it should not be taken for more than six weeks at a time as it can become addictive. For most people, valerian root does not cause addiction, but some report withdrawal symptoms.

By the way… The answer to the first question is Echinacea and it is a powerful immune system booster!

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footnote(s)

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/willow-bark
https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/valerian#:~:text=For%20most%20people%2C%20valerian%20is%20%20all%20stopping%20at%20.