Herbal Supplements - Boons Of Mother Nature

1. Herbal Supplements - Boons Of Mother Nature Anthony Douglas Williams, author the book, ‘Inside the Divine Pattern’, quotes: “Mother Nature has the power to please, to comfort, to calm, and to nurture one’s soul.” And Mother Nature has been doing this ever since its existence. She knows how to take care of her children. And mankind began understanding its motherly love when Indian sages drafted the texts of Ayurveda some 5000 years ago. Ayurveda contains many health products and herbal supplements with their specific properties that can help you in leading better, more satisfying and healthy lives. Let’s have a look on Mother Nature’s two important blessings: the Indian gooseberry and coconut oil. Amla: also known as Indian gooseberry, is a tree native to the tropical areas of Asia. Its extract, available as Amla fruit powder and obtained from potent gooseberries, has been largely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. The broad spectrum of compounds it contains have been scientifically shown to fight a number of conditions and diseases. If one is to quote its medicinal properties, Amla fruit powder possesses Cooling, Astringent, Anabolic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Expectorant, Anti-pyretic, Antioxidant, Anti-bacterial, Anti-emetic, Anti- hepatotoxic, Anti-anaemic, Anti-viral, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-haemorrhagic, Diuretic, Carminative, Aphrodisiac, Bechic, Laxative and Immuno-modulating properties. Coconut: it is another tree which grows in tropical climates. To quote Dr. Mary Enig: “The research over four decades concerning coconut oil in diet and heart disease is quite clear: coconut oil has been shown to be beneficial.” Virgin coconut oil is believed to be thyroid stimulating and has a good quantity of caprylic acid, which kills harmful bacteria. The rich content of lauric acid in it keeps bad cholesterol in check, promotes good cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart diseases. The lauric acid also supports the immune system and helps to keep diabetes in check. So, consider these herbal supplements to keep your health in check.