by Hilde Hemmes | Sep 3, 2017 | Arthritic and rheumatic complaints, ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Bleedings, Fluid retention, General Health, Haemorrhage, Hair Care, Herbal Medicine, Inflammatory conditions, Kidneys, Menstrual cycle, Urinary Tract
Horsetail is a very popular herbal remedy as it is a storehouse of minerals. Due to its high content of silica, horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is recommended when it is necessary for the body to repair bony tissues. Silica helps to fix calcium, so that...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jul 22, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, Fluid retention, General Health, Kidneys, Urinary Tract
Our kidneys suffer badly from our modern habits as many don’t drink enough water while consuming large quantities of coffee and fizzy drinks. Golden rod (Solidago virgaurea) is not only useful as a counter to kidney and bladder complaints particularly kidney...
by Hilde Hemmes | Feb 10, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, General Health, Kidneys, Urinary Tract
The long shiny fibres at the top of the corn are known as Indian corn or Corn silk (Zea mays). Indian corn can be employed to combat chronic or acute cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys), gout and rheumatism. It also has been...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jan 9, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, General Health, Kidneys, Urinary Tract
Oedema is the medical term for fluid retention which is due to poor drainage and can be treated with diuretic herbs… which promote urine secretion in a safe and effective manner. Bedstraw (Galium verum) is a powerful diuretic which can be used to combat inflamed...
by Hilde Hemmes | Dec 26, 2016 | ASOHM NEWS, Bladder, General Health, Urinary Tract
Water Treading: This is a simple treatment and has many therapeutic applications. Use it every day of the year for the following conditions: Varicose veins, weak ankles, insomnia, general weakness, poor circulation, aching feet, chilblains, exhaustion, nervousness and...