Do-It-Yourself Herbal Medicine

Drink ginseng tea to brighten dullness, increase circulation, and combat dark circles

Essential oils, antioxidants, vitamins, and other healing compounds trigger our bodies to function efficiently, strengthen our immunity, and fight illness overall.

Clove, birch, peppermint, and thyme are particularly effective analgesics. For instance, thyme essential oil has been shown in studies to alleviate menstrual pain better than ibuprofen as well as inhibit COX-2, the enzyme that when overproduced in the body creates chronic inflammation and pain.

the case of aromatherapy, they work via smell or absorption to heal the mind, body, and spirit.