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When asked to face the challenges of Climate change today you can’t help but look for a miracle! However, we don’t have to look to much farther than Nature itself! It often gives us what we need and offers many powerful plants for medicinal purposes. For those concerned about the state of the planet, they can become seriously annoyed. The side effects caused by “climate care” is general fatigue, overwhelming anxiety, nervousness, and fear! Most pray for a miracle because it’s believed the problem is too far and wide to help. But, it can be as simple as finding a cure. It’s true some diseases and illnesses have had cures. For instance, we found by chance the medicine we now know as Penicillin. If it wasn’t for the curiosity of Sir Alexander Fleming’s mold in one of his culture plates this well-known antibiotic may never have been discovered!

Like the health of our environment, a person’s health also lies within his/her own hands. But it takes motivation and determination. The amount of waste that comes from households also correlates to the health of our environment. In sickness and in good health we have the power to change our environment, but like our bodies, we have to treat it with respect.

Ever hear the saying, “You are what you eat?” Well, it’s true. The better nutrition we put in our bodies the better physical and mental health. But, the health of our food is really determined by the way it is grown. We can’t underestimate the importance of practicing good nutritional habits. The types of foods we continually put or don’t put into the body changes you. Therefore, determining whether the internal systems and organs function properly. If the body has the strength to resist disease or the ability to withstand the physical or psychological stresses of life.

If you’re motivated and determined than these powerful plants are here to help. They’re not just essential oils but plants that can be grown in your own backyard. They can help prevent diseases provide relief, and help cure many illnesses. I hope this information gives you the motivation to search for your own answer. Nature may hold the natural disease that can affect us but is also clearly provides ways to prevent them. This is why it is so important to find ways to protect the environment. It is our food, water, medicine, and habitat!

Wild Angelica is a powerful medicinal herb used in China. It’s also commonly found in subarctic regions such as Greenland. The flower has beautiful starbursts of tiny florets on a fleshy stem. It helps to alleviate nervousness and tension. If your the type to experience stress in your gut than this is the herb for you. It will help to relieve stomach irregularities associated with nervousness.

Holy Basil is referred to as an “adaptogen.” It allows your body to handle stress! You’ll find it in tea, pill or extract form. All helping to alleviate nervousness. Humans and animals were shown to have increased metabolism and improve sleep and fatigue.

The Bergamot plant is a lovely ornamental garden plant used to attract beneficial insects to your garden. It is not only nice to look at it has a sweet herby taste popular for lemonades, punch or hot and cold teas. It is essential to help alleviate nervousness and tension

Black Cohosh grows up to 5 feet tall with pretty sprays of long streams of white flowers. The root’s medicinal purpose is to help alleviate nervousness and tension. Its found mostly in pill or tincture forms at the health food store.

It looks like a flowery vine with berries. The berries are the fruit and named peppercorns. This fruit has many health benefits because of it’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties. It helps alleviate tension especially associated with tobacco addiction withdrawal.

A blue starflower that will add beauty to your kitchen garden. Both the leaves and flowers are edible and those that use it enjoy its medicinal properties. This lovely will help alleviate your nervousness, especially associated with premenstrual syndrome.

If you find yourself up and not sleeping at night because life has you stressed out! Try this delightful flower! This warm orangy flower is a popular wildflower. It helps alleviate nervousness, tensions, and nervous agitation.

Caraway plant is a common garden herb in culinary gardens It is aromatic and gives dishes a hint of licorice flavor. The flavor is a combination of citrus and pepper. You’ll particularly find this herb in curry dishes and rye bread. In addition, the medicinal value from the seed relieves digestive irregularities associated with nervousness.

Chamomile has been consumed for centuries as a tea remedy to calm nerves. This herb is a flower that looks like a small version of a daisy. It has incredible abilities to reduce stress and anxiety.

Everyone knows about Cinnamon! It is a popular herb to use when cooking or baking. It not only tastes good in apple-pie it also helps to alleviate tension and helps to relieve diarrhea associated with tension

As a matter of fact, this plant is related to the Celery family! The stem and leaves have a citrusy flavor and are most commonly used in cooking. I’m sure you’ve heard of them! It’s called Cilantro! Moreover, the Coriander seeds have an earthy flavor and help alleviate nervousness. It’s good at relieving diarrhea associated with nervousness.

This savory herb graces the gardens of most chefs. It’s most often used with lemon and adds so much flavor to any dish. Did you know it also helps alleviate nervousness too! It’s great for nausea and helps prevent and relieve vomiting associated with nervousness.

Found wild on the side of the roads in the Mediterranean regions. Fennel has a edible fleshy bulb commonly used in cooking. In particular, it is rich in antioxidants and has the ability to lower blood pressure. Thus, in turn, relieves nervous tension!

Used for centuries to enhance blood flow. This ancient plant is a powerful antioxidant and has been proven to increase cognitive abilities. Therefore limiting tension and anxiety caused by stress.

Just when you thought how could there possibly be more herbs to help with my tension! We’re only halfway through the list!! The Earth offers us so much variety. Ginseng is most popular in Eastern Asian medicine. It is a powerful antioxidant that relieves heart irregularities associated with nervousness.

Who knew Beer could help relieve stress! I do. The most common form used is the Hop flower. People like to drink it in Beer and use it as a natural medicine. If you’re a woman and you suffer from symptoms of menopause crack open a beer and relax! It helps to alleviate tension associated with feminine menopause.

Fresh Lemon balm tastes delicious in a cold Summer tea. Proven by double-blind studies to relieve headaches, reduce anxiety and decrease heart and breathing irregularities associated with nervousness. I Love adding Lemon Balm to sweet tea on a Summer’s day. It truly is one of the most powerful plants we use today.

Lavender is the go-to herb that people love to cook and drink. It’s a traditional plant that relieves heart irregularities, stomach cramping, and spasms associated with nervousness.

If your feeling like you’ve got a lot of nervous tension in your body you can do something as simple as grabbing an orange. Mandarin oranges are a treat around Christmas and what a great time to eat your stress away. It contains minerals Potassium and Magnesium which affect blood pressure and nerve function.

Oats are the healthiest grains and one of the most powerful plants in the world! They are common in many diets so it’s easy to get their health benefits. Oats release nervous tension because it feeds the nervous system. Most specifically Oats will help you get through depression.

The Passionflower is an exotic looking flower which helps to relieve sleep disorders associated with nervous tension. Researchers believe it works because it contains (GABA) or Gamma-Aminobutyric Acids. This is a chemical that the brain makes for you which can either put you in a good or bad mood!

Do you have a headache and a stiff neck? Chances are it’s nervousness! Peppermint is a nice natural alternative to an Advil. It is a sweet-smelling oil that can make you feel revived and happier while reducing pain.

Grown in hot and humid regions of Eastern Asia the Reishi Mushrooms are OK to eat fresh. However, the most popular form to eat it is in powder or pill form. It has many health benefits for your immune system and will relieve chest pains associated with nervousness.

This one is my favorite! I absolutely love the smell of a rose bush. It relieves chest discomfort or cramping giving you that comfortable and happy feeling! Have you ever heard the saying stop and smell the Roses? There is some scientific evidence behind it! Researchers have done a controlled study that showed the smell of a Rose increased the feeling of relaxation. It truly is one of the most powerful plants!

The bounty of what nature has to offer gives us blessings. Blessings we should be thankful for everyday. But we often take them for granted! Our health is a subject to our natural surroundings. For example our sense of well-being increases by just taking a short walk in the woods. Staying healthy can be easy if you can keep your body’s stress levels in check. Do this by simply eating food grown and cultivated in the healthiest environment. All of these powerful plants suggested here have medicinal properties to keep you cool and calm! Use these powerful plants on a daily basis in your cooking. Then watch your health rise and your stress fall.

There are more ways you can incorporate powerful plants into your daily routine. Essential oils have been used as perfumes since 2000 BC. Kings, Queens, and Nobles would wear it. The rarity of an essential oil distillery made it expensive. Therefore, those that had the money could afford to buy it. Peasants and laymen would envy the soft floral scents. But now these oils are affordable for most people. Learn how you can make your own perfume and live a happier, healthier lifestyle.

It’s time to take a more holistic approach and start inventing new ways to replace synthetic chemicals and materials with natural alternatives. Communities around the world have an opportunity to harvest Planet, People Products. Support small organizations that are working to support these small villages, local artisans and grass root organizations. Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life in a meaningful way? Buy products from small companies working with villagers. These Seagrass market bags are a good way to support the artisans in Vietnam. It’s our pledge to work together to create a more natural, healthy and Eco-friendly planet.