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Shigru from Himalaya - Natural Herbal Remedies for Arthritis and Joint Swelling

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Topic: Alternative MedicinePublished October 14, 2011
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What is Shigru? The botanical name of 'Shigru' is 'Moringa Oleifera'. It is also popular by the name 'horse radish', 'drum stick'. It is a medium size tree with small pendulous fruit. The Shigru tree is truly remarkable in Ayurveda and has impressive range of dietary benefits. In this plant it has all the nutrients that could be found in a perfect food. The leaf, seed, and fruit powder of Shigru are naturally rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Shigru Himalaya herb is the most powerful source of natural anti-oxidants. Seeds of Shigru content anti-microbial ingredients. Seeds of Shigru are used as anti-bacterial, anti-choleric and anti-viral. It is used as diuretic for the treatment of edema and also used as febrifuge. Moringa leaves and pods contain high proportion of vitamin A. Regular use of Moringa leaves can helps to prevent night blindness and also eye problem in children. Leaves of Shigru are useful in inflammatory condition of joints; also it reduces pain and swelling in the joints. Seeds of Shigru used as antibacterial and anti-choleric. 'Shigru' or 'Moringa Oleifera' herb is beneficial in inflammatory conditions of joints. It reduces pain and swelling in the joints. Shigru herb is naturally rich source of vitamins and minerals. Shigru is natural herbal remedy to treat Arthritis pain, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. Recent researches have shown its importance to get rid of obesity. The fat-soluble vitamins in Shigru herb help one to lose weight. Night blindness is another disease caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Being rich source of vitamin A, Shigru can be effective to cure night blindness. As it is mentioned in Ayurveda, Shigru is known for its immune boosting properties as it enhances body immunity of an individual. Shigru herbal medicine is very effective in reducing joint pain and associated swelling. Dosage: It is advised to take one capsule twice a day after meal. Note: Recommended only at the age of 14 years and above, since the product is in capsule form, some children below 14 years may have difficulty to swallow. Benefits:
  • Shigru Himalaya herbal medicine is used as an alternative medicine in the arthritis.
  • Shigru herb is very effective to reduce pain and swelling in the joints.
  • Shigru herb has fat-soluble vitamins. It is used as natural remedy to reduce obesity.
  • Due to presence of Vitamin A in Shigru herb, it is beneficial on night blindness.
  • Shigru Himalaya herbal medicine is used as a diuretic for the treatment of edema also used as febrifuge.
  • Shigru from Himalaya enhances the immunity power.
Side Effects: No major side effects have been reported in medical journals.

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About Onlineherbs: OnlineHerbs is an online mail order herbal pharmacy, providing natural herbal remedies and natural herbal cures for healing various diseases. Shigru from Himalaya is beneficial in inflammatory conditions of joints, reduces pain and swelling in the joints.

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