Maybe we can learn from Ayurvedic medicine

After reading the article “Turmeric extracts containing curcuminoids prevent experimental Rheumatoid arthritis” by Janet Funk I wanted to find out a little more about Ayurvedic medicine. In particular I wanted find out what other herbs they believe to have helpful or healing powers. I found a list on Wikipedia called the “list of herbs and minerals in Aryuveda, and most of them have the therapeutic use that Aryuvedas are claiming. I think we could take notes from their culture on some things and not on other things.

For example camphor, is a herb that they use for thirst, obesity, burning sensations, throat problems, asthma, excessive sweats and a few other things. I personally identify it as the main ingredient in moth repellents, however; it has other uses such as embalming, fireworks and rust preventative coating.

It is amazing to see the use of this one herb from one spectrum to another, how it can “help” a person and how it can enhance man made materials in a completely unrelated way.

The website with the list

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_herbs_and_minerals_in_Ayurveda