8th International Conference on Medicinal Practices: Herbal, Holistic and Traditional

Selfheal ( Prunella vulgaris ) is a native British plant, found among short grass on waste ground, grassland and open spaces in woodland, where it raises its closely packed heads of bright purple flowers. Creeping stems spread the plant over wide areas, so that the flowers often carpet the ground along dry, grassy banks. The flowers are arranged around terminal spikes, but do not open at the same time, resulting in an extended flowering period, from June to September. Selfheal has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries, often as an astringent, and was identified as the herb used by Dioscorides, the ancient Greek physician, to cure inflammation of the throat and tonsils. Its common name stems from its popularity as a plant used according to the old belief in the “Doctrine of signatures”, whereby a plant’s medicinal use to mankind was gauged by aspects of its appearance. In the case of Selfheal, the mouth-like structures of its flowers led to it being used as a remedy for ...

                                                                                 Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be annoying and downright embarrassing. Halitosis is one of the most frequent complaints at the dentist’s office, as well as one of the most treatable. See your dentist to rule out any concealed problem, such as gum disease, bacteria or dry mouth syndrome. These problems can all cause your mouth to eject a foul smell. However, if you still find yourself with bad breath, here are some swift natural remedies for curing bad breath. Taking a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with water, before eating meals, is supposed to help your digestive processes run more smoothly. A salt water gargle is also useful for wipe out bacteria from your throat. Tea t...