15 Herbs to Save Money on Medical Bills

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Times are tough. So we scrimp where we can and keep a sharp eye out for new ways to save. But there is one area where spending a little now can actually save a lot later—your health.

According to the Milken Institute, an independent economic think tank in Santa Monica, California, more than half of all Americans suffer from one or more chronic diseases—and, as a result, it’s costing all of us more than $1 trillion each year. That’s the big picture.

On a more personal level, fighting cancer, heart disease, diabetes or mental illness can cost you thousands of dollars yearly in medication, doctor visits and treatment. Wouldn’t it be more cost-effective to prevent these health problems in the first place?

The following herbs are powerful promoters of good health and can tackle many everyday maladies in both good times and bad. Think of them as Mother Nature’s medicine chest!

1. Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
2. Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
3. Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
4. Garlic (Allium sativum)
5. Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)
6. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
7. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
8. Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
9. Arnica (Arnica montana)
10. Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)
11. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
12. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
13. Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
14. St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
15. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) 

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