The Alternative Health Gazette

Since standard prescription medicine is so expensive these days, and sometimes the side effects can be severe and dangerous, there has been a rising interest in using herbal remedies instead. In most cases, herbal remedies are generally a safe and natural way to take care of a variety of health …

Using herbs as a form of medicine has been done for thousands of years. And many people still use herbs, herbal remedies, teas, poultices, and supplements today to help keep their body healthy, and to help take care of their families. Many people have started learning however, that there are …

Herbal Remedies, Poultice

Herbal poultices are very similar to salves and ointments, but they often involve the use of freshly chopped herbs, more watery liquids, and they’re applied as a temporary compress.

An herbal poultice is often used to reduce swelling, redness, pain and so on from various types of wounds and …

Herbal Remedies, Salves

There are many herbal remedies which are quite useful in salve or ointment form. Most of these types of remedies are used externally, by rubbing them onto the area where treatment is needed. Many of the most useful herbal salves and ointments are excellent for treating burns, scrapes, …

Herbal Remedies, Tinctures

Herbal tinctures are liquid herbs. They are made by aging an herb in alcohol or apple cider vinegar, resulting in a more potent herb that is easily aborbed and used by the body. Herbal tinctures are sometimes called extracts too.

Herbal tinctures can often be purchased at a local …