Genito-Urinary Herbal Remedies
Here is a selection of herbs that can help with your genito-urinary system. Each one comes with a brief description - click on 'More..' for more information about the medical uses, other uses and dosage!
Angelica
Angelica
was introduced to Scandinavia in around 950 AD, and it has taken a special position in the culture and tradition of the area
ever since. It is used as a musical instrument, a drink, a spice and even as an ingredient in that most potent of drinks, Absinthe.
However, it is as a medicinal supplement that Angelica has most captured the imagination. It is another one of those herbs with a variety of uses, and a crucial element in many herbal remedies. More...
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is a herb with an interesting history. It was used to make wine for Alexander the Great and has appeared in herbal remedies for centuries. It even has a place in Greek mythology, as a gift given by Apollo to his healer, Aesculapius.
These days it is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine and herbology, with its use concentrated in the Asian nations where it grows. More...
Burdock
Burdock is a variety of thistle that is widespread across England and Scotland, though less so in other parts of Europe. As you might expect, it has a rich history in English herbology and culture, its name derived from Anglo-Saxon and with references in Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.
Burdock is particularly useful in skin complaints but is also sometimes used for respiratory problems and as a diuretic. More...
Damiana
Damiana has a long history of use as an aphrodisiac, with the first users widely thought to have been the Aztecs and Mayans in Central America. It has actually been used for a variety of sexual-related conditions, from menopause to male infertility.
Interestingly, Damiana has a mildly euphoric effect on the brain that has led to its inclusion in a Mexican liqueur. However, Damiana is not as varied a herb as others such as Aloe or Ginger, and is mainly used for medical conditions. More...
Dandelion
Some people
think of it as a weed, whereas it reminds others of a childhood spent outside playing in the grass. For herbologists though, Dandelion is a powerful
remedy that has been registered as a drug in Canada.
Dandelion is a prodigious multiplier, but the real reason why it has become so widespread is more to do with its use as a medicine and source of important nutrients.
Dandelion's high Vitamin C content made it a vital food for settlers, armies and ship crews anxious to avoid Scurvy, the disease brought on by Vitamin C deficiency. More...
Fo Ti
Fo Ti is a remedy that is vitally important to Chinese herbology. In China, it is named ‘He Shou Wu’ (or ‘Black Haired Mr. He’), after a village elder who took it and was miraculously restored to youthful vitality. In Asian medicine it plays an important role in balancing all the systems in your body, with particular focus on the immune system. More...
Ginger
Used for at least two thousand years in China as a remedy for upset stomachs, Ginger’s history in Asian cuisine actually goes back at least five thousand years! In more modern times, it was believed by Europeans to have come directly from the Garden of Eden, while the first American settlers used it to make beer.
These days, Ginger is still used by many herbologists to cure digestive problems, but it has also had success in treating the common cold, motion sickness and arthritis. More...
Ginseng
Ginseng
is a very popular herb in Asia, where it features not just in the cuisine but also as an all-purpose, life-giving herbal remedy. It has been
used for centuries but Western medicine is yet to fully understand its abilities.
Traditionally ginseng has been used to reduce stress on the body, increase the strength of the immune system and delay the effects of aging. However, more recently it has been found to help with Diabetes, low libido and even cancer. More...
Raspberry Leaf
Although raspberries are consumed throughout the world, raspberry leaf is one of those herbal remedies that not many people have heard of. That's probably because it has a very narrow focus - 90% of the time it is used by pregnant women. Other ailments that may benefit from it include stomach upsets and throat infections.
Raspberry has a long history in ancient Europe and in referenced in many ancient texts, but its exact origin is unproven. More...
Saw Palmetto
Used
for centuries by the Native American peoples, then transferred into Western culture with the arrival of European settlers, Saw Palmetto
is a great herbal cure for many problems related to the reproductive system.
Saw Palmetto has been the subject of an increasing number of medical and scientific studies. Its most popular use these days is as a herbal supplement for prostate health, although you may also recognize it as an ingredient in herbal cures for baldness.
Both as a supplement for urinary tract health, and as a baldness remedy, Saw Palmetto has actually had some very positive clinical trials. More...
Uva Ursi
Uva Ursi is a remedy found in ancient Chinese texts and in traditional North American medicine. Its use was reported back to Europe by Marco Polo on his journey around the world in the 13th century.
Uva Ursi’s primary use is for urinary tract infections and other urinary problems. In recent scientific testing, it was found to have a strong antimicrobial and disinfectant action, but it is currently not approved by the FDA. More...