The use of herbs in curing out diseases has been practiced for several years—as a matter of fact, centuries. They had been introduced by the Chinese, and soon the tradition spread in different countries and then all over the world. Today there are a lot of stores that are selling herbal medicines.

But do you know that there are still some herbs that are not well-known and yet have powerful effects on your health? Here are 5 of them:

1. Yarrow. Baldness is no longer a problem of men. There are also a lot of women that are going through this embarrassing situation. The cause can be hereditary, stress, bad lifestyle, and chemicals that have been too strong for the scalp. Whatever the cause could be, though, you still need to find ways and means to cure it. One is through the yarrow herb. When made into a tea and shampooed into the scalp, it could open the pores in your head and allow the growth of hair.

2. Fenugreek. Fenugreeks are popular herbal plants, but what you may not aware of is that you can make use of it to remove body odor, which can be caused by poor eating habits and stress. The fenugreek can promote better digestion and allow the better absorption of food in your body. It will also help you expel those unwanted gas so as not to let it remain in your intestine or in your stomach.

3. Ma Huang. Centuries ago, even before the birth of Christ, the Chinese were already concocting herbs that can cure asthma. One of their breakthroughs was the Ma Huang. It’s a medicinal plant that is known to be so effective in treating the symptoms of asthma. It’s also from this plant that you can derive ephedrine, which is its chemical component.

4. Dong Quai. This herb is used to strengthen the vital internal organs of the body, especially the heart, kidneys, and liver. It can also be a great tonic for the blood and is rich with several vitamins and minerals, like B12, A, and E. The roots of the plant contain polysaccharides, which can be efficient in preventing spasms or clotting of the blood. Modern treatments make use of dong quai so women don’t need to suffer pre-menstrual syndrome. If you don’t menstruate regularly, you may take dong quai to help regulate your monthly period.

5. Shilajit. Perhaps one of the most powerful plants in India will be Shilajit. Several of its people believe that almost all types of diseases can be cured by this plant. This is because the roots of Shilajit can absorb several vitamins and minerals that are found in the soil. There are over 85 minerals that are included in Shilajit. It can rejuvenate the body, improve the function of the brain, heal bones and injuries, and increase the ability of your immune system to ward off viruses and bacteria. Moreover, shilajit can help improve sexual life by increasing a man’s potency and libido.