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Yellow Root

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Activities (Cottontree) – Antipyretic ; Laxative ; Sedative ; Stimulant . Detoxification, Diaper Rash, Eczema, Gall Bladder, Hives, Itching, Psoriasis, Rash, Shingles, Skin Conditions, Tetters, Wounds The Benefit of using Yellow Dock Root as a natural cure One of the most ideal ways to start with a clean slate when it comes to health is to do cleansing. As its name suggests, this means the removal of as much wastes as you can from the body, especially that nasty fecal matter that has been lodged in the intestine for too long. The most important rule about the fitness plan is to start with very light exercise and to increase the effort in gradual and easy stages. The sense of well-being will begin almost immediately. By 1980 investigators suspected a link between serotonin and eating disorders. This suspicion was confirmed with the discovery that the Serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine (Prozac) sometimes produced a side effect of weight loss. Later studies showed that Serotonin-enhancing drugs helped overeaters reduce snacking and lose weight; now the SSRis are being increasingly prescribed to suppress appetite in people who want to lose weight. Detoxification- Diaper Rash- Eczema- Gall Bladder- Hives- Itching- Psoriasis- Rash- Shingles- Skin Conditions- Tetters- Wounds- Serotonin levels are increased during the intake of addictive substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, certain narcotics, and caffeine. When individuals attempt to kick these habits, they often develop a chemical withdrawal syndrome when serotonin levels plummet. Continue Reading →

Yellow Dock Root

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Activities (Cottontree) – Antipyretic ; Laxative ; Sedative ; Stimulant . Jaundice The Benefit of using Yellow Dock Rock as a natural cure One of the most ideal ways to start with a clean slate when it comes to health is to do cleansing. As its name suggests, this means the removal of as much wastes as you can from the body, especially that nasty fecal matter that has been lodged in the intestine for too long. The most important rule about the fitness plan is to start with very light exercise and to increase the effort in gradual and easy stages. The sense of well-being will begin almost immediately. By 1980 investigators suspected a link between serotonin and eating disorders. This suspicion was confirmed with the discovery that the Serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine (Prozac) sometimes produced a side effect of weight loss. Later studies showed that Serotonin-enhancing drugs helped overeaters reduce snacking and lose weight; now the SSRis are being increasingly prescribed to suppress appetite in people who want to lose weight. Jaundice- Serotonin levels are increased during the intake of addictive substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, certain narcotics, and caffeine. When individuals attempt to kick these habits, they often develop a chemical withdrawal syndrome when serotonin levels plummet. Continue Reading →

Yohimbe Bark

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Zedoary, also known as white turmeric and kentjur, is native to India and Indonesia. As with turmeric, the rhizome or root is the most valued part of the plant that is consumed. Learn more about zeodary. Impotence The Benefit of using Yohimbe as a natural cure Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Wild Yam) – Class 1. Large doses of tincture are emetic (AHP). While the medicinal yams may be so rich in saponins as to be distasteful, overconsumption is not to be recommended. Reichert (1996) reports GI distress in volunteers taking high doses of wild yam, after saying that the investigators (Araghiniknam et al, 1996) he was reviewing “noted no adverse effects.” Gruenwald warns that overdoses could lead to picrotoxin-like poisonings due to dioscorin (PHR). Diosgenin may reduce antiinflammatory effects of indomethacin (PH2). May be additively estrogenic with true estrogen (PH2). Use may be inappropriate in hormonal disorders (WAM). Use during pregnancy not advised (WAM). Impotence- Continue Reading →

Wild Cherry Bark

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Adults: 2ml a day, diluted with some water, tincture strength 1:2; you need to take it frequently, though not daily, or on a month on/ month off basis. Take the tablets according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Colds and Flu, Headache, Lower Back Pain, Migraine Headaches, Obesity, Pain The Benefit of using White Willow Bark as a natural cure g flowers)/cup water 1-2 ×/day for 4-6 wk (APA); 2-4 ml liquid flowering tops extract (1:1 in 25% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 2-4 ml flowering tops tincture (1:10 in 45% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 1-2 ml flowering tops tincture 3 ×/day (SKY); 1-2.7 mg/day hypericum (MAB); 0.2-1.0 mg total hypericin (PIP); 500 mg StX (0.2% hypericin) (SKY); 1 (430 mg) capsule (StX with 300 mg certified potency extract with at least 0.3% hypericin in a synergistic base of St John’s-Wort powder) 3 ×/day with a large glass of water (NH). A serious illness can take a toll on the body, and it often takes weeks or months to achieve a full recovery. A suitable choice of herbs can greatly enhance the recovery process, but you must match such herbs carefully to your circumstances. Recovering from illness also means taking things easy, eating nutritious food and resting a lot. The temptation may be to start charging around as soon as you feel better after taking some herbs. Do resist this to begin with, and allow plenty of rest for a few days or even weeks if your disease has been long-lasting. Dosages (Mallow) – 1.5 g flower/cup water (HHB); up to 5 g flower/day (HHB); 5 g flower or leaf/day (PIP); 2-3 tsp (3.2-4.8 g) leaf in cold tea (MAD); 3-5 g/cup 2-3 ×/day (PH2); 2-8 ml liquid extract (PNC). Colds and Flu- Headache- Lower Back Pain- Migraine Headaches- Obesity- Pain- I am here to tell you that digestion problems are not normal, and they are avoidable. Just because everyone you know might suffer from them, doesn’t mean that you have to.  If you step outside of the box and look at nutrition differently, you will realize that the solution is much simpler than you ever imagined.  In the following pages, we will take a look at how eating a simple diet full of natural foods can completely change how your body processes food, and it will dramatically change how you feel as a result. Continue Reading →

Willow Bark

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Because of abortifacient and uterine activity caused by the thujone in the oil, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided. Contact dermatosis has been documented. May interfere with hypoglycemic and liver therapy. Therapeutic window only 2:5 (cf digitalis 1:2) (CAN). “The potential toxicity of this plant outweighs its benefits.” The lethal dosage is approximately 15-30 Angina, Arthritis, Toothache The Benefit of using Willow as a natural cure I am often asked, “What if I steep it longer than 4 weeks?” I’ve never seen a tincture turn ine?ec-tual if it is steeped longer. When all the constitu-ents are extracted from the plant, steeping it longer will not create a stronger e?ect. If you want to create a more potent tincture, perform a second or third round of maceration, adding new material each time: strain and remove the original marc (the herbal waste produced during the tincturing process), add new herbs to the already created tincture, secure the lid, and store it for 2 to 4 weeks, again shaking it every day. Food combining is designed to facilitate easier digestion. The chart in Table I, represents diagramatically food combining rules in an easy-to-follow method. Accompanying this chart are the lists of food in their correct classification. As we have seen, treatment with the Serotonin reuptake inhibitors can cause many side effects. In one study of 64 women who were treated with fluoxetine for PMS, 17% reported sexual dysfunction. It’s no wonder women are seeking an alternative treatment. Angina- Arthritis- Toothache- “has been found to be highly mutagenic in several in vitro studies” (AMA 3:13). Insufficient human data exist regarding safety in pregnancy and lactation. Hence, “pregnant and lactating patients should avoid stevia” (AMA 3:13). Limited data suggest it may be a contraceptive (APA). Continue Reading →

White Oak Bark

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Adults: 2ml a day, diluted with some water, tincture strength 1:2; you need to take it frequently, though not daily, or on a month on/ month off basis. Take the tablets according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Constipation, Diabetes, Obesity The Benefit of using White Kidney Bean as a natural cure g flowers)/cup water 1-2 ×/day for 4-6 wk (APA); 2-4 ml liquid flowering tops extract (1:1 in 25% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 2-4 ml flowering tops tincture (1:10 in 45% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 1-2 ml flowering tops tincture 3 ×/day (SKY); 1-2.7 mg/day hypericum (MAB); 0.2-1.0 mg total hypericin (PIP); 500 mg StX (0.2% hypericin) (SKY); 1 (430 mg) capsule (StX with 300 mg certified potency extract with at least 0.3% hypericin in a synergistic base of St John’s-Wort powder) 3 ×/day with a large glass of water (NH). A serious illness can take a toll on the body, and it often takes weeks or months to achieve a full recovery. A suitable choice of herbs can greatly enhance the recovery process, but you must match such herbs carefully to your circumstances. Recovering from illness also means taking things easy, eating nutritious food and resting a lot. The temptation may be to start charging around as soon as you feel better after taking some herbs. Do resist this to begin with, and allow plenty of rest for a few days or even weeks if your disease has been long-lasting. Dosages (Mallow) – 1.5 g flower/cup water (HHB); up to 5 g flower/day (HHB); 5 g flower or leaf/day (PIP); 2-3 tsp (3.2-4.8 g) leaf in cold tea (MAD); 3-5 g/cup 2-3 ×/day (PH2); 2-8 ml liquid extract (PNC). Constipation- Diabetes- Obesity- I am here to tell you that digestion problems are not normal, and they are avoidable. Just because everyone you know might suffer from them, doesn’t mean that you have to.  If you step outside of the box and look at nutrition differently, you will realize that the solution is much simpler than you ever imagined.  In the following pages, we will take a look at how eating a simple diet full of natural foods can completely change how your body processes food, and it will dramatically change how you feel as a result. Continue Reading →

White Birch Bark

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The difference between an ordinary cold and flu is a question of severity of symptoms. Flu is caused by specific influenza viruses, strains of which can be quite virulent. People with flu usually experience high fever, severe coughing, muscle ache, headache and nausea. They often feel very weak, virtually unable to drag themselves out of bed. Flu usually lasts longer than a cold, and can leave you exhausted and depressed for weeks afterwards. Flu can be a serious disease and requires vigorous treatment. Antioxidant, Cancer, Digestion, Flu Virus, Tooth Decay The Benefit of using Wheat Grass as a natural cure Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Licorice) – Class 2b, 2c, 2d. “Contraindicated in heart disease, diabetics, hypertensives, hepatoses, and nephroses” (O’Brien, 1998). Commission E reports contraindications: cholestatic liver diseases, liver cirrhosis, hypertension, hypokalemia, severe renal insufficiency, and pregnancy. May potentiate thiazide diuretics, stimulant laxatives, cardiac glycosides, and cortisol (AHP; WAM). Too much (>50 g/day) can raise the blood pressure, cause sodium and water retention, and lower potassium levels too far. May result in pseudoaldosterianism. Adverse effects reported in M30: amenorrhea, cardiac arrest, congestive Acid reflux can happen to anyone: to your baby, wife, husband, daughter, son, acquaintance. It may be so common that it’s easily passed off as something “normal”. But we know now that it isn’t. Moreover, as long as we continue to ignore it and not seek treatment, it will continue to haunt us over and over again. The condition can easily get worse, and before we know it, we are on the verge of suffering from a serious digestive-system-related illness. After the all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well- balanced diet. Emphasis should be on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables ; sprouted seeds, raw nuts and whole grain cereals, particularly millet and brown rice. Further short periods on the all-fruits diet for three days or so may be necesssary at a monthly interval, till the skin’s condition improves. Antioxidant-
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Selenium and vitamin E are synergistic and the two together are stronger than the sum of the equal parts. Selenium slows down ageing and hardening of tissues through oxidation. Males seem to have a greater need for this mineral. Nearly half of the total supply in the body is concentrated in the testicles and in the seminal ducts adjacent to the prostate gland. Continue Reading →

White Kidney Bean

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Adults: 2ml a day, diluted with some water, tincture strength 1:2; you need to take it frequently, though not daily, or on a month on/ month off basis. Take the tablets according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Genito-Urinary Ailments, Venereal Disease The Benefit of using White Birch Bark as a natural cure g flowers)/cup water 1-2 ×/day for 4-6 wk (APA); 2-4 ml liquid flowering tops extract (1:1 in 25% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 2-4 ml flowering tops tincture (1:10 in 45% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 1-2 ml flowering tops tincture 3 ×/day (SKY); 1-2.7 mg/day hypericum (MAB); 0.2-1.0 mg total hypericin (PIP); 500 mg StX (0.2% hypericin) (SKY); 1 (430 mg) capsule (StX with 300 mg certified potency extract with at least 0.3% hypericin in a synergistic base of St John’s-Wort powder) 3 ×/day with a large glass of water (NH). A serious illness can take a toll on the body, and it often takes weeks or months to achieve a full recovery. A suitable choice of herbs can greatly enhance the recovery process, but you must match such herbs carefully to your circumstances. Recovering from illness also means taking things easy, eating nutritious food and resting a lot. The temptation may be to start charging around as soon as you feel better after taking some herbs. Do resist this to begin with, and allow plenty of rest for a few days or even weeks if your disease has been long-lasting. Dosages (Mallow) – 1.5 g flower/cup water (HHB); up to 5 g flower/day (HHB); 5 g flower or leaf/day (PIP); 2-3 tsp (3.2-4.8 g) leaf in cold tea (MAD); 3-5 g/cup 2-3 ×/day (PH2); 2-8 ml liquid extract (PNC). Genito-Urinary Ailments- Venereal Disease- I am here to tell you that digestion problems are not normal, and they are avoidable. Just because everyone you know might suffer from them, doesn’t mean that you have to.  If you step outside of the box and look at nutrition differently, you will realize that the solution is much simpler than you ever imagined.  In the following pages, we will take a look at how eating a simple diet full of natural foods can completely change how your body processes food, and it will dramatically change how you feel as a result. Continue Reading →

White Willow Bark

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Adults: 2ml a day, diluted with some water, tincture strength 1:2; you need to take it frequently, though not daily, or on a month on/ month off basis. Take the tablets according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADD and ADHD, Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Bronchitis, Hardening of the Arteries, Hyperactivity The Benefit of using White Pine Bark as a natural cure g flowers)/cup water 1-2 ×/day for 4-6 wk (APA); 2-4 ml liquid flowering tops extract (1:1 in 25% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 2-4 ml flowering tops tincture (1:10 in 45% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 1-2 ml flowering tops tincture 3 ×/day (SKY); 1-2.7 mg/day hypericum (MAB); 0.2-1.0 mg total hypericin (PIP); 500 mg StX (0.2% hypericin) (SKY); 1 (430 mg) capsule (StX with 300 mg certified potency extract with at least 0.3% hypericin in a synergistic base of St John’s-Wort powder) 3 ×/day with a large glass of water (NH). A serious illness can take a toll on the body, and it often takes weeks or months to achieve a full recovery. A suitable choice of herbs can greatly enhance the recovery process, but you must match such herbs carefully to your circumstances. Recovering from illness also means taking things easy, eating nutritious food and resting a lot. The temptation may be to start charging around as soon as you feel better after taking some herbs. Do resist this to begin with, and allow plenty of rest for a few days or even weeks if your disease has been long-lasting. Dosages (Mallow) – 1.5 g flower/cup water (HHB); up to 5 g flower/day (HHB); 5 g flower or leaf/day (PIP); 2-3 tsp (3.2-4.8 g) leaf in cold tea (MAD); 3-5 g/cup 2-3 ×/day (PH2); 2-8 ml liquid extract (PNC). ADD and ADHD- Arteriosclerosis- Atherosclerosis- Bronchitis- Hardening of the Arteries- Hyperactivity- I am here to tell you that digestion problems are not normal, and they are avoidable. Just because everyone you know might suffer from them, doesn’t mean that you have to.  If you step outside of the box and look at nutrition differently, you will realize that the solution is much simpler than you ever imagined.  In the following pages, we will take a look at how eating a simple diet full of natural foods can completely change how your body processes food, and it will dramatically change how you feel as a result. Continue Reading →

White Pine Bark

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Anal Fissures, Asthma, Cholesterol, Constipation, Diabetes, Dizziness, Excessive Menstruation, Flu Virus, Hair, Hemorrhoids, Joint Pain, Piles, Tinnitus The Benefit of using White Oak Bark as a natural cure Anal Fissures- Asthma- Cholesterol- Constipation- Diabetes- Dizziness- Excessive Menstruation- Flu Virus- Hair- Hemorrhoids- Joint Pain- Piles- Tinnitus- Continue Reading →

Usk

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Obesity : Lemon, grapefruit, orange, cherry, pineapple, papaya, tomato, beet, cabbage, lettuce, spinach and carrot. Arthritis, Backache, Bruises, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cholesterol High, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Gall Bladder, Gas Flatulence, Genito-Urinary Ailments, GERD, Gout, Inflammation, Insect Bites Stings, Joint Pain, Lack of Appetite, Liver, Menstrual Problems, Muscle Cramps Spasms, Muscle Soreness, Nausea, Obesity, Pain, Poor Circulation, Sciatica, Ulcers, Urinary Tract Problems, Venereal Disease, Vomiting The Benefit of using Turmeric Root as a natural cure Arthritis- Backache- Bruises- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- Cholesterol High- Cirrhosis of the Liver- Gall Bladder- Gas Flatulence- Genito-Urinary Ailments- GERD- Gout- Inflammation- Insect Bites Stings- Joint Pain- Lack of Appetite- Liver- Menstrual Problems- Muscle Cramps Spasms- Muscle Soreness- Nausea- Obesity- Pain- Poor Circulation- Sciatica- Ulcers- Urinary Tract Problems- Venereal Disease- Vomiting- Continue Reading →

Topical Tea Tree Oil

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Take valerian tincture. Adults (for regular use for up to a month): 0.3-1ml diluted with some water, 1-3 times a day, tincture strength 1:1. Herpes The Benefit of using Topical lemon balm as a natural cure Lunch -For our last lunch let’s go back to the fish, and try a smoked trout tartine, with red peppers, extra-virgin olive oil and cannellini beans. If the wound is difficult to clean and you are worried that it may become infected, you can use Antiseptic and healing cream No.2 . Heat is always helpful for relieving the sharp pain associated with pleurisy. This should be applied for half an hour twice daily. The patient should practice deep breathing during this period. Adequate rest and abundance of fresh air are essential. Herpes- g fresh herb up to 3 ×/day (HH2); 60-150 g freshly pressed plant juice (APA; KOM); 4 tbsp fresh plant juice with cold Guazuma bark tea (like slippery elm bark) with 4 tbsp red wine 2-3 Continue Reading →

Topical lemon balm

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Take valerian tincture. Adults (for regular use for up to a month): 0.3-1ml diluted with some water, 1-3 times a day, tincture strength 1:1. Boils The Benefit of using Topical Garlic as a natural cure Lunch -For our last lunch let’s go back to the fish, and try a smoked trout tartine, with red peppers, extra-virgin olive oil and cannellini beans. If the wound is difficult to clean and you are worried that it may become infected, you can use Antiseptic and healing cream No.2 . Heat is always helpful for relieving the sharp pain associated with pleurisy. This should be applied for half an hour twice daily. The patient should practice deep breathing during this period. Adequate rest and abundance of fresh air are essential. Boils- g fresh herb up to 3 ×/day (HH2); 60-150 g freshly pressed plant juice (APA; KOM); 4 tbsp fresh plant juice with cold Guazuma bark tea (like slippery elm bark) with 4 tbsp red wine 2-3 Continue Reading →

Topical Comfrey

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Take valerian tincture. Adults (for regular use for up to a month): 0.3-1ml diluted with some water, 1-3 times a day, tincture strength 1:1. Eczema The Benefit of using Topical Borage Seed Oil as a natural cure Lunch -For our last lunch let’s go back to the fish, and try a smoked trout tartine, with red peppers, extra-virgin olive oil and cannellini beans. If the wound is difficult to clean and you are worried that it may become infected, you can use Antiseptic and healing cream No.2 . Heat is always helpful for relieving the sharp pain associated with pleurisy. This should be applied for half an hour twice daily. The patient should practice deep breathing during this period. Adequate rest and abundance of fresh air are essential. Eczema- g fresh herb up to 3 ×/day (HH2); 60-150 g freshly pressed plant juice (APA; KOM); 4 tbsp fresh plant juice with cold Guazuma bark tea (like slippery elm bark) with 4 tbsp red wine 2-3 Continue Reading →

Topical Garlic

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Take valerian tincture. Adults (for regular use for up to a month): 0.3-1ml diluted with some water, 1-3 times a day, tincture strength 1:1. Herpes The Benefit of using Topical Comfrey as a natural cure Lunch -For our last lunch let’s go back to the fish, and try a smoked trout tartine, with red peppers, extra-virgin olive oil and cannellini beans. If the wound is difficult to clean and you are worried that it may become infected, you can use Antiseptic and healing cream No.2 . Heat is always helpful for relieving the sharp pain associated with pleurisy. This should be applied for half an hour twice daily. The patient should practice deep breathing during this period. Adequate rest and abundance of fresh air are essential. Herpes- g fresh herb up to 3 ×/day (HH2); 60-150 g freshly pressed plant juice (APA; KOM); 4 tbsp fresh plant juice with cold Guazuma bark tea (like slippery elm bark) with 4 tbsp red wine 2-3 Continue Reading →

Tibetan Supplements

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Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Caraway) – Class 1 (AHP). None known (KOM).”Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). We might extend to all apiaceous oils Bisset’s comments on celeryseed oil, “The drug is contraindicated in inflammation of the kidneys,” since apiaceous EOs may increase the inflammation as a result of epithelial irritation (BIS). Overdoses for long periods can lead to kidney and/or liver damage (PHR; PH2). Antispasmodic and carminative effects confirmed; caraway reduces GI foam (PNC). ED50 Lower Back Pain The Benefit of using Thymol as a natural cure Activities (Nasturtium) – Allergenic ; Antibacterial ; Antipyretic ; Antiscorbutic ; Antiseptic ; Depurative ; Diuretic ; Emmenagogue ; Expectorant ; Fungicide ; Laxative ; Rodenticide ; Rubefacient ; Stimulant ; Vulnerary . Adults: 0.4-1.6ml diluted with some water, 1-3 times a day, tincture strength 1:1; or 1g of liquorice powder, 2-3 times a day, mixed with water; or thyme and liquorice syrup, 1 teaspoonful 2-5 times a day. If you have no calendula cream, soak the burned area in a cold calendula infusion for 5-10 minutes or apply a cold calendula infusion compress. For precautions see page 114. Lower Back Pain- Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Gravel Root) – Class 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d. Long-term use discouraged (AHP). Effective July 1996, the AHP Board of Trustees recommends that all products with botanical ingredient(s) containing toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids, including Borago G Continue Reading →

Thymol

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Assists in breast milk production Blessed this-tle has been used for centuries to activate the mammary glands to increase breast milk supply. Research indicates it is still one of the most com – monly chosen herbs for this use. Galactagogues, or herbs that increase breast milk supply, work by increasing the hormone prolactin in the body, therefore increasing milk production. Asthma, Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis, Chest Congestion, COPD, Depression Mild, Emphysema, Fungal Infections, Gas Flatulence, Gastritis, Indigestion, Lungs, Poor Digestion, Postnasal Drip, Sinus, Stomach Upset, Tooth Decay, Tuberculosis, Upset Stomach, Yeast Infections The Benefit of using Thyme as a natural cure Because of the anthraquinones, nonstandardized preparations should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation (CAN). “Anthraquinones may be secreted into breast milk.” Also contraindicated in arthrosis, hemorrhoids, and nephropathy (CAN), intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown causes, any enterosis (appendicitis, colitis, Crohns disease, and irritable bowel syndrome), hemorrhoids, nephropathy, menstruation (AHP), and urethrosis (CAN). Not for use in cases of diarrhea or abdominal pain. Discontinue use if diarrhea or watery stools occur. Consult a health care provider in cases of pregnancy or lactation. Not for long-term use, use more than 8-10 days, or overdosage (AHP, CAN). Rhubarb leaves, high in oxalic acid, should not be eaten (CAN). One case of anaphylaxis following ingestion reported (CAN). Contains 4-11% stilbene derivatives, which pose such risks that the herb “can no longer be recommended” (SHT). While widely used, anthranoid-containing laxatives can be habit-forming; some contain compounds suspected of being cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and even tumorigenic. Epidemiological studies in Germany reveal that abusers of anthranoid laxatives have a three times higher rate of colon carcinoma (AEH). Persuasive research by Harvard Medical School scientists has shown that diets rich in refined carbohydrates and carbohydrate-dense vegetables and grains increase CRP levels and inflammation. In the study, potatoes, breakfast cereals, white bread, muffins, and white rice were most strongly associated with elevated CRP levels. As with diabetes, it is essential that a person exercise the responsibility to choose healthier foods, such as those recommended in the Anti-Inflammation Syndrome Diet Plan. Such a diet should emphasize nutrient-dense lean meats (such as chicken and turkey), fish, and vegetables, while deem-phasizing calorie-dense sugary foods and grain-based carbohydrates. Sesame seeds are used extensively in Asian and African dishes. They may be baked into snacks, used to flavor soups, and sprinkled onto salads and meats. Consumers are also used to seeing the seeds on buns, bagels and breads. Asthma- Bacterial Infections- Bronchitis- Chest Congestion- COPD- Depression Mild- Emphysema- Fungal Infections- Gas Flatulence- Gastritis- Indigestion- Lungs- Poor Digestion- Postnasal Drip- Sinus- Stomach Upset- Tooth Decay- Tuberculosis- Upset Stomach- Yeast Infections- Gonorrhea ; Gout ; Hemoptysis ; Hemorrhoid ; Hepatosis ; Immunodepression ; Infection ; Inflammation ; Nausea ; Neurosis ; Ophthalmia ; Ozoena ; Pain ; Proctosis ; Respirosis ; Rheumatism ; Rhinosis ; Salivation ; Scabies ; Snakebite ; Splenosis ; Spermatorrhea ; Toothache ; Toxemia ; Vomiting ; Water Retention ; Womb ; Worm ; Xerostoma . Continue Reading →

Tonkat Ali

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Diarrhea, Erectile Disfunction, Fatigue, Forgetfulness, Frigidity, High Blood Pressure, Impotence, Memory, Migraine, Obesity, Tuberculosis The Benefit of using Tongkat Ali as a natural cure Diarrhea- Erectile Disfunction- Fatigue- Forgetfulness- Frigidity- High Blood Pressure- Impotence- Memory- Migraine- Obesity- Tuberculosis- Continue Reading →

Squawberry

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Antioxidant, Cholesterol, Constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Eyes, Gastritis, Mononucleosis, Obesity, Viral Conditions Infections, Weight Loss The Benefit of using Spirulina as a natural cure Antioxidant- Cholesterol- Constipation- Diabetes- Diarrhea- Eyes- Gastritis- Mononucleosis- Obesity- Viral Conditions Infections- Weight Loss- Continue Reading →

Suma Root

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Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Mohodu-Wa-Pela) – “Emboden lists it as a narcotic hallucinogen of questionable status” (CRC). Varicose Veins The Benefit of using Stone Root as a natural cure Dosages (Indian Ipecac) – 200-400 mg dry herb or 1-2 ml/day 1:5 tincture, for no more than 4 weeks; 2 (100 mg) capsules powdered leaf/day/6 day (SAB). Take sage tincture – but take a 2-week break from this herb every 4 weeks if you take a large dose. For precautions see page 102. Adults: 0.7-1.4ml diluted with some water, 2-3 times a day, tincture strength 1:2. Eases labor When taken in the weeks preceding labor, squaw vine helps create a smooth pas-sage for both mother and baby during the labor process. During active labor, it stimulates and regulates contractions. Varicose Veins- Adults: 1-2 cups of tea a day; or 2ml diluted with some water, 2-3 times a day, tincture strength 1:5. Continue Reading →

Slippery Elm Bark

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This is a process of cleansing the interior of the stomach. Drink four to six glasses of tepid water, with a little salt added to it, early in the morning on an empty stomach. Then stand up, bend forward, insert the middle and index fingers of the right hand into the mouth until they touch the uvulva. Tickle it until you feel a vomiting sensation. The saline water thus ejected will bring up bile and other toxic matter with it. Repeat the process till all the water is vomitted out. This should be done once a week or as and when necessary. Bowels, Colon, Flu Virus, Indigestion, Insomnia, Skin Issues, Ulcers The Benefit of using Slippery Elm as a natural cure This bath can be given from 15 to 60 minutes at a temperature ranging from 260C to 280C. It can be given for long duration, without any ill-effects, as the water temperature is akin to the body temperature. The neutral bath diminishes the pulse rate without modifying respiration. Astringent and antiinflammatory activity is attributed (CAN) to its rosmarinic activity (which deserves a whole lot more praise than those two minor activities). Activities (Lemon Verbena) – Acaricide ; Analgesic ; Antibacterial ; Antipyretic ; Antiseptic ; Antispasmodic ; Aphicide ; Carminative ; Diaphoretic ; Digestive ; Expectorant ; Laxative ; Nervine ; Pectoral ; Sedative ; Stimulant ; Stomachic ; L Bowels- Colon- Flu Virus- Indigestion- Insomnia- Skin Issues- Ulcers- and should, therefore, be avoided.” CNS depressant activity may potentiate pharmaceutical sedatives (CAN). For some 5% of people (maybe even hyperactives? JAD), valerian may be slightly stimulating (WAM). Continue Reading →

Schisandra Berry

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Have a lukewarm bath with added calendula tincture or strong calendula tea; add enough to make the bath water yellowish in colour. Soak for 10-15 minutes. For precautions see page 114. Alcoholism The Benefit of using Schisandra as a natural cure Alcoholism- Continue Reading →

Schisandra

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Inhalant allergies have become very common in Western industrialized nations and rare in less developed countries. Approximately 20 percent of Americans have allergies, which translates to almost 60 million people. Acne, Anti-Inflammatory, Cystitis, Genito-Urinary Ailments, Hair, Immune System, Prostate, Urinary Tract Problems, Venereal Disease, Water Retention The Benefit of using Saw Palmetto as a natural cure DAA); Gout ; Hematuria ; Hepatosis ; Inflammation ; Jaundice ; Nephrosis ; Ophthalmia ; Pain ; Pemphigus ; Pertussis ; Pharyngosis ; Proctosis ; Rheumatism ; Sore ; Sore Throat ; Stone ; Tonsilosis ; Tracheosis ; Water Retention ; Worm ; Wound . The most common cause of halitosis is bad teeth and gum conditions. Dental decay at the roots of the teeth may result in abscesses in the gums with foul-smelling, pus giving an objectionable odour to the breath. Even small holes in the teeth may provide a place where germs can multiply and release foul orders. Pain starting two or three days before the flow usually shows that the ovaries are not functioning properly. This is a glandular misfunction and a carefully planned natural diet will usually put matters right. For local treatment, hot sip baths on alternate nights for a week before the period is due will be highly beneficial. Between periods, cold hip baths will increase the tone of the ovaries. Acne- Anti-Inflammatory- Cystitis- Genito-Urinary Ailments- Hair- Immune System- Prostate- Urinary Tract Problems- Venereal Disease- Water Retention- 0 Continue Reading →

Rutin

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Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Longleaf Pine) – Commission E reports contraindications for EO: whooping cough; adverse effects: local irritation, exacerbation of bronchospasms (AEH). Though approving pure turpentine for “Chronic disease of the bronchii with heavy secretion” (which I translate to bronchosis), Commission E contraindicates for acute inflammation of the respiratory tract. Inhaled turpentine may reduce bronchial secretion (KOM). Even topical application to too much surface area may damage the CNS and kidneys (KOM). Turpentine is a counterirritant and rubefacient. Though also taken internally, turpentine might best be relegated to topical uses, if any. Varicose Veins The Benefit of using Rue as a natural cure Let me tell you about a college friend. He and I were close buddies, and as such, we normally dined together. Since the time I first knew him though, he regularly complained about “that burning feeling down my throat”.  If he were to describe it, he would say the feeling was similar to drinking lots of carbonated sodas. He loved those, by the way. However, his condition seemed to worsen after every meal. Astringent, tonic, hemostatic, nervine, sedative Nature Bitter, sweet, cool Plant constituents Tannins, acids, glycosides, resin, volatile oils, mucilage Flower essence Helps those who feel torment or long-term hopelessness Bayberry makes its way into congested spaces in the body, breaks up the congestion, and releases it. Varicose Veins- A cold sore is a viral infection which often goes with a cold or flu. It is said that once you have it, it will keep recurring, because the virus that is causing it persists in the nerve cells. However, repeated treatment with calendula seems to diminish the frequency of eruptions. The ointment must be of the highest quality (see Chapter 26 for making your own). Continue Reading →

Queen Of The Meadow

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bite ; Sore Throat ; Spermatorrhea ; Splenosis ; Strangury ; Syphilis ; Thirst ; Uterosis ; VD ; Vertigo ; Vomiting ; Water Retention ; Worm . Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Lack of Appetite, Nausea, Poor Digestion, Stomach Upset, Upset Stomach, Vomiting The Benefit of using Quassia as a natural cure However, when a person has low levels of one or more of these vitamins, homocysteine cannot be converted, and blood levels rise. This imbalance usually occurs for one of several reasons: too much protein, too few B vitamins, or a common genetic defect that partially interferes with how the body uses folic acid. Without sufficient B vitamins, homocysteine injures blood vessel walls, particularly those in the heart and brain. Dosages (Chirata) – 300-2000 mg (HHB); 600-2000 mg (HH3); 14-28 ml tea (with cinnamon and clove) (KAP); 0.5-2 g root in decoction with honey for hiccup or nausea (KAP);10-20 drops 3 ×/day, between meals (PH2). Diarrhea- Dyspepsia- Indigestion- Lack of Appetite- Nausea- Poor Digestion- Stomach Upset- Upset Stomach- Vomiting- Continue Reading →

Quassia

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In case of syphilis , a ‘T’ pack should be employed for an hour for the local treatment of the initial sore and it should be repeated twice daily. All clothes, sheets and towels , used by the patient should behandled carefully to avoid new sores and to prevent infection to others. It is better to boil all such articles. In case of eruptions on the different parts of the body, a wet sheet pack for an hour is beneficial. It will help bring out all the poisonous substances of the skin by producing more eruptions which will gradually dry up. Prostate The Benefit of using Pygeum Bark as a natural cure Prostate- Continue Reading →

Rehmannia Root

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Hookworms enter the human body through the skin from infected water. The tapeworms are transmitted into the body through undercooked flesh foods or foods contaminated by dogs. Alzheimers Disease, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol High, Forgetfulness, Hay Fever, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Memory The Benefit of using Red Wine Extract as a natural cure Horseradish is made from the root of a plant that is so ubiquitous its origins have been lost. It is quite pungent and has the power to make the eyes water and the mouth burn. and rapid heart rate. Poor circulation can lead to a host of issues, including varicose veins, cold hands and feet, and poor memory or decreased cognitive function. Hawthorn is indicated with any of these as a good choice to increase blood flow to areas that need it. Dosages (European Peony) – 1 tsp (~1 g) flower/cup water (APA; PH2; WIC); 30-40 grains seed for nightmare (FEL); 2 g seed (HHB); 3-12 g peony root (FAY); 1 oz root boiled in a pint of liquid (1 part “good gin”:2 parts water) (FEL); 1-30 drops root tincture (FEL); 0.3-0.6 g powder root for children (MAD); 5-15 drops tincture (MAD); 2-3 fluid oz 3-4 ×/day (FEL). Alzheimers Disease- Blood Pressure- Cholesterol High- Forgetfulness- Hay Fever- Heart Disease- High Blood Pressure- Hypertension- Memory- HH3; PH2); Obesity ; Pain ; Pregnancy ; Pulmonosis ; Respirosis ; Rheumatism ; Rhinosis ; Salmonella ; Sclerosis ; Snakebite ; Spasm ; Spermatorrhea ; Splenosis ; Staphylococcus ; Stomatosis ; Streptococcus ; Swelling ; Ulcer ; Uterosis ; Vibrio ; Wart ; Wound . Continue Reading →

Red Wine Extract

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In the following chapter you will learn how vitamin E is now being recognized as the leading anti-inflammatory vitamin. Cramps, Diarrhea, Eyes, Glaucoma, Menopause, Menstrual Problems, Night Sweats, PMS The Benefit of using Red Raspberry as a natural cure Activities (Jack In the Bush) – Analgesic ; Antiallergic ; Antibacterial ; Antiseptic ; Emmenagogue ; Piscicide ; Stomachic ; Tonic . Dosages (Fragrant Sumac) – 1 tsp fluid extract 3-4 ×/day for BPH (FEL); 2-4 ml liquid extract (PNC); 1 g dry root bark (HH2; PHR). Cramps- Diarrhea- Eyes- Glaucoma- Menopause- Menstrual Problems- Night Sweats- PMS- Continue Reading →

Red Clover Blossoms

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Mucolytics generally break up phlegm and work well when combined with anticatarrhals. Some dissolve mucus, some move it out by thinning it, and some draw it out of passageways. By the time you need a mucolytic, you want it to work quickly, so that the cold causing your spouse to snore in seismic magnitudes will be silenced. Acne, Detoxification, Diaper Rash, Eczema, Gout, Hives, Hot Flashes, Immunity, Itching, Jaundice, Pimples, Psoriasis, Rash, Shingles, Skin Conditions, Skin Ulcers, Tetters, Wounds The Benefit of using Red Clover as a natural cure Contraindications ose who have an underactive thyroid condition should not use this herb. It can also a?ect blood sugar levels. Dosages (Grape) – 75-600 mg seed extract (or pycnogenol)/day for up to 3 weeks; maintenance dose 40-100 mg/day (APA, PH2). Synonyms: Biota orientalis, Retinispora juniperoides Carriere, Thuja orientalis L., Thuja orientalis f. juniperoides (Carriere) Asch. & Graebn., T. orientalis var. aurea (Carriere) Rehder. Acne- Detoxification- Diaper Rash- Eczema- Gout- Hives- Hot Flashes- Immunity- Itching- Jaundice- Pimples- Psoriasis- Rash- Shingles- Skin Conditions- Skin Ulcers- Tetters- Wounds- However, there is a wrinkle to this story. With the successful use of antibiotics in eradicating H. pylori infections, a new leading cause of gastritis and ulcers has emerged: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and coxibs. All NSAIDs, including the so-called Cox-2 selective drugs, disrupt the activity of cyclooxygenase-1 (Cox-1), an enzyme critical for fatty acid production and for maintaining the health of the stomach wall. Continue Reading →

Red Raspberry

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Hookworms enter the human body through the skin from infected water. The tapeworms are transmitted into the body through undercooked flesh foods or foods contaminated by dogs. Bronchitis, Cancer, Hormone Balance, Postmenopausal The Benefit of using Red Clover Blossoms as a natural cure Horseradish is made from the root of a plant that is so ubiquitous its origins have been lost. It is quite pungent and has the power to make the eyes water and the mouth burn. and rapid heart rate. Poor circulation can lead to a host of issues, including varicose veins, cold hands and feet, and poor memory or decreased cognitive function. Hawthorn is indicated with any of these as a good choice to increase blood flow to areas that need it. Dosages (European Peony) – 1 tsp (~1 g) flower/cup water (APA; PH2; WIC); 30-40 grains seed for nightmare (FEL); 2 g seed (HHB); 3-12 g peony root (FAY); 1 oz root boiled in a pint of liquid (1 part “good gin”:2 parts water) (FEL); 1-30 drops root tincture (FEL); 0.3-0.6 g powder root for children (MAD); 5-15 drops tincture (MAD); 2-3 fluid oz 3-4 ×/day (FEL). Bronchitis- Cancer- Hormone Balance- Postmenopausal- HH3; PH2); Obesity ; Pain ; Pregnancy ; Pulmonosis ; Respirosis ; Rheumatism ; Rhinosis ; Salmonella ; Sclerosis ; Snakebite ; Spasm ; Spermatorrhea ; Splenosis ; Staphylococcus ; Stomatosis ; Streptococcus ; Swelling ; Ulcer ; Uterosis ; Vibrio ; Wart ; Wound . Continue Reading →

Psyllium Seed

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Some genetically related groups of people, such as Native Americans, are especially sensitive genetically to insulin resistance and diabetes. But this genetic propensity only means that they develop the disease sooner rather than later when exposed to modern Western-style food. Genes aside, the real cause of type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes is dietary. Colon, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Obesity The Benefit of using Psyllium Husk as a natural cure Colon- Constipation- Hemorrhoids- Obesity- Continue Reading →

Prickly Ash Bark

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The gall-bladder is a pear-shaped organ, 10 cm. long and three to five cm. wide,attached to the under-surface of the liver on the right side. The main function of the gall-bladder is to store the bile secreted by the liver. Bile is an excretion composed mainly of bile salts and acids, colour pigments and cholesterol. Bile assists in the digestion and absorption of fats and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, minerals and calcium. Kidney Stones The Benefit of using Pomegranate Juice as a natural cure Kidney Stones- Continue Reading →

Prunella

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Hysteria ; Immunodepression ; Induration ; Infection ; Inflammation ; Insanity ; Insomnia ; Itch ; Jaundice ; Keloids ; Leprosy ; Colitis The Benefit of using Probiotics as a natural cure Apply St John’s wort infused oil: soak one end of a piece of cotton wool in the oil, shake the excess so that it doesn’t drip and insert it gently at the entrance of the ear canal (make sure you don’t push it too far, in order that you can easily extract it later). Leave in place for a few hours, ideally overnight. Use a smaller piece of cotton wool for children, and check periodically whether it is still in place. High blood pressure or hypertension – to give it the correct medical term – is regarded as the silent killer. It is a disease of the modern age. The fast pace of life and the mental and physical pressures caused by the industrial and metropolitan environments give rise to psychological tensions. Worry and mental tension increases the adrenaline in the blood stream and this, in turn, causes the pressure of the blood to rise. In migraine, there is a need to increase serotonin or stimulate Serotonin type-1 receptors and to block or lower dopamine. Supplements of 5-HTP may help by making the Serotonin precursor available. A few studies have found that 5-HTP may also be able to prevent migraines. Colitis- The inflammatory lesions may be either acute erosive gastritis or chronic atrophic gastritis. The latter type has been found to be present in half the patients suffering from severe iron deficiency anaemia. Continue Reading →

Pau Darco

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Thus , our daily diet should consist of four-fifth of alkaline-forming foods such as juicy fruits, tubers, legumes, ripe fruits, leafy and root vegetables and one fifty of acid-forming foods containing concentrated proteins and starches such as meat, fish, bread and cereals. Eating sensibly in this manner will ensure the necessary alkalinity of the food which will keep the body in perfect health. Asthma, Bladder, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Flu Virus, Joint Pain, Prostate, Skin Issues, Ulcers, Yeast The Benefit of using Pau D Arco as a natural cure You can make medicinal teas as infusions and decoctions. An infusion pulls the active principles from the herbs into water, typically hot water poured over the herbs. An infusion is used with the more delicate parts of herbs such as flowers, leaves, and stems. You can use fresh or dried plant material for tea infusions and steep by the cup, usually for 8 to 10 minutes-or, for a stronger medicinal e?ect, steep 4 hours or overnight. Dosage depends on the condition being addressed, but a typical medicinal brew is made with 4 or 5 tablespoons of herbs in 1 quart of water, infused overnight, strained the next morning, and consumed that day. In contrast, bitter herbs, such as hops, are best steeped for a shorter amount of time to limit their bitter taste. A little practice will go a long way here. Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (False Unicorn Root) – Class 2b. Emmenagogue, GI irritant, and uterotonic (AHP). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Overdosage with saponins can cause gastric distress. Large doses may cause nausea and vomiting (CAN). Avoid during pregnancy (FAD; PH2). Canadian regulations do not allow it as an ingredient in oral use products (Michols, 1995). Diabetes mellitus is a nutritional disorders, characterized by an abnormally elevated level of blood glucose and by the excretion of the excess glucose in the urine. It results from an absolute or relative lack of insulin which leads to abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism as well as in the metabolism of protein and fat. Asthma- Bladder- Bronchitis- Diabetes- Diarrhea- Flu Virus- Joint Pain- Prostate- Skin Issues- Ulcers- Yeast- Tincture 1 to 4 dropperfuls per day, not to be consumed long-term. For warts, cover with tincture 2 times per day until gone. Continue Reading →

Pleurisy Root

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Activities (Wall Germander) – Antirheumatic ; Antiseptic ; Antispasmodic ; Cholagogue ; Choleretic ; Diaphoretic ; Digestive ; Diuretic ; Emmenagogue ; Expectorant ; Gastrostimulant ; Hepatotoxic ; Stimulant ; Tonic ; Vulnerary . Cholesterol High, Constipation, Diarrhea, Jaundice, Obesity The Benefit of using Plantain as a natural cure Like protein, fats have multiple roles. They help form the walls of cells and regulate what enters and exits those cells, and they also are an integral part of most all body tissues and many biochemicals. As you know, fats form the building blocks of the body’s pro- and anti-inflammatory compounds. Slender, square, upright stems, 6 to 18 inches. Rough, hairy, lanceolate leaves are 2 to 3 inches long. Purple- red flowers are borne on a terminal spike. Grows in thickets and dry open woods. Perennial. Grow in any soil, sun to part shade. Zones 4-9. Activities (English Walnut) – Alterative ; Analgesic ; Anthelminthic ; Antiaggregant ; Antibacterial ; Anticancer ; Antidote ; Antiherpetic ; Antiinflammatory ; Antioxidant ; Antiradicular ; Antiperspirant ; Antiseptic ; Antitumor ; Antiviral ; Aphrodisiac ; Astringent ; Candidicide ; Carcinogenic ; Cholagogue ; Depurative ; Digestive ; Diuretic ; Emollient ; Fungicide ; Hair Dye ; Hemostat ; Herbicide ; Cholesterol High- Constipation- Diarrhea- Jaundice- Obesity- For an immediate relief of gout pain use a fresh cabbage leaf poultice: bash a couple of leaves with a rolling pin until some juice appears on the surface or mash the leaves up in a food processor, put the leaves or the mash on a bit of plastic and wrap around the affected joint; keep in place with an elastic bandage. Adults only: apply as many times as you need to achieve pain relief, each time keep the poultice in place for half an hour to an hour. Continue Reading →

Oregon Grape Root

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Activities (Waterlily) – Analgesic ; Antiseptic ; Astringent ; Demulcent ; Hemostat ; Poison ; Suppurative . Heart The Benefit of using Oregano as a natural cure Activities (Common Buckthorn) – Antitumor ; Collyrium ; Depurative ; Diuretic ; Emetic ; Laxative ; Peristaltic . Cilantro is a cool season herb and bolts quickly as temperatures rise. To have a healthy harvest of cilantro, succession plant every three to four weeks. Cilantro easily self-seeds, since it is quick to flower. Cilantro refers to the leaves of the plant and coriander the seeds. Learn how to grow cilantro, as well as popular varieties. Taking selenium supplements might not be a bad idea in general, because this essential mineral boosts antioxidant levels in the body, which will have an anti-inflammatory effect. A daily supplement containing 200 Heart- Other researchers have found that premenstrual women and smokers trying to quit also tend to eat more carbohydrates, which seems to lift their mood. Continue Reading →

Organic Beetroot

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Good choices are d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, d-alpha tocopheryl suc-vitamin e to extinguish the flames of inflammation Acne, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Diaper Rash, Diarrhea, Fungal Infections, Gall Bladder, Gastritis, Genito-Urinary Ailments, Immunity, Jaundice, Liver, Nausea, Pimples, Psoriasis, Rash, Shingles, Skin Conditions, Skin Ulcers, Tetters, Urinary Tract Problems, Venereal Disease, Vomiting, Wounds, Yeast Infections The Benefit of using Oregon Grape Root as a natural cure Learn how to grow mint and the health benefits of mint. One of the most effective remedies for sinus problems is to eat pungent herbs like garlic and onion which tend to break up mucous congestion all through the respiratory tract. One should begin with small mild doses and increase them gradually. Beneficial results can also be achieved by adding these herbs in moderate amounts to regular meals. Calms the sympathetic nervous system Moth-erwort’s ability to calm the sympathetic nervous system is probably due to its intense acrid bitters, which promote the transition from the sym-pathetic state to the parasympathetic state of relaxation. According to herbalist Matthew Becker (Wood, 2008), motherwort is excellent for those who move too quickly in thoughts, emotions, or actions that are not well thought out. Also good for anxiety and stress held in the gastrointestinal tract. Calms the heart Traditionally used as a tonic Acne- Cirrhosis of the Liver- Diaper Rash- Diarrhea- Fungal Infections- Gall Bladder- Gastritis- Genito-Urinary Ailments- Immunity- Jaundice- Liver- Nausea- Pimples- Psoriasis- Rash- Shingles- Skin Conditions- Skin Ulcers- Tetters- Urinary Tract Problems- Venereal Disease- Vomiting- Wounds- Yeast Infections- Activities (Lungwort) – Antibacterial ; Antitussive ; Astringent ; Bitter ; Diaphoretic ; Diuretic ; Emollient ; Expectorant ; Hemostat ; Vulnerary . Continue Reading →

Pancreatin

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The cayenne pepper is a bright red pepper that is dried and ground into powder for cooking. While it is native to tropical regions, its popularity has caused it to be cultivated in gardens wherever it can be coaxed to grow. Bronchitis, Coughs, Emphysema, Lungs, Tuberculosis, Water Retention The Benefit of using Orris Root as a natural cure You can use the following formula to calculate the tincture or infusion dose for children. If your child is small for his or her age, adjust the dose downwards. For instance, if your child is 8 years old but the size of an average 7-year-old, use the dosage for a 7-year-old. Do not adjust the dose upwards if your child is bigger than average. Contains the potentially useful but toxic hypoglycemic agents, cyclopropanoid amino acids, hypoglycin A, and hypoglycin B. Akee poisoning has been reported to be fatal in 2 hours. The bitter reddish raphe should be picked out as the fruit opens on the tree. Damaged, unripe, or fallen fruits should not be eaten. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, a quiescent period with drowsiness and sleep, followed 3 or 4 hours later with intense vomiting, and lastly, convulsions, coma, and death. 0 Bronchitis- Coughs- Emphysema- Lungs- Tuberculosis- Water Retention- Continue Reading →

Oat Straw

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Genito-Urinary Ailments, Inflammation, Urinary Tract Problems, Venereal Disease, Yeast Infections The Benefit of using Oak Bark as a natural cure Genito-Urinary Ailments- Inflammation- Urinary Tract Problems- Venereal Disease- Yeast Infections- Continue Reading →

Muirapauma

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Apply a sliver of fresh garlic directly to the wart and hold it in place with a plaster for 2-3 hours (warning: garlic may sting and cause a temporary skin rash around the wart). This is a one-off treatment, and I do not recommend this treatment for small children under 6 years old. Allergies, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Joint Pain, Pain The Benefit of using MSM as a natural cure Dosages (Gugul) – 25 mg guggulsterones 2-3 ×/day (APA); 250-500 mg StX (5-10% guggulsterone) (APA; SKY); 1200-1500 mg guggulipid/day (ca 40-60 mg guggulsterone) (KEB);1.5 Allergies- Arthritis- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- Joint Pain- Pain- Continue Reading →

Malva Leaf

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Anxiety, Blood Pressure, Cancer, Cholesterol, Fatigue, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Mononucleosis, Nervous Conditions, Obesity, Restlessness, Tension The Benefit of using Maitake Mushroom as a natural cure Anxiety- Blood Pressure- Cancer- Cholesterol- Fatigue- Heart Disease- High Blood Pressure- Hypertension- Mononucleosis- Nervous Conditions- Obesity- Restlessness- Tension- Continue Reading →

Melilot

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lar breakdown of glucose and fat. Supplements containing ephedra, a stimulant, may help as well-but they carry risks that include higher levels of anxiety and nervousness and increased blood pressure, and I do not recommend them. Fibromyalgia The Benefit of using Melatonin as a natural cure Dysuria ; Edema ; Encephalosis ; Enterosis ; Enuresis ; Epilepsy ; Eructation ; Fever ; Fistula ; Flu ; Fungus ; M E D I C I N E C A B I N E T Infusion 1 or 2 teaspoons per cup, steep 8 to 10 minutes, 1 to 3 cups per day Cow’s milk also is a common allergen. It provides considerable saturated fat, and some people have argued that homogenization alters the size and metabolism of milk fat, making it more likely to promote heart disease. As beverages, milk and milk shakes provide a large quantity of calories, when the body really requires only water. Fibromyalgia- has been recently disproven. Hepatotoxicity has not been noted in toxicity studies with oral administration of sanguinarine. Human patch tests indicate it is nonirritant and nonsensitizing. Continue Reading →

Korean Ginseng

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Constipation, Detoxification, Hemorrhoids, Obesity, Skin Conditions The Benefit of using Konjac Root Glucomannan as a natural cure Constipation- Detoxification- Hemorrhoids- Obesity- Skin Conditions- Continue Reading →

Ladys Slipper

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Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Blackberry Lily) – Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Contraindicated in pregnancy; contains toxic iridoids belamcandin and iridin. Root for use only under medical supervision. Alcoholism, Fever The Benefit of using Kudzu as a natural cure In addition, it might be helpful to take vitamin D (400 to 800 IU daily) supplements. Researchers at the University of Utrecht, Netherlands, reported that vitamin D deficiency is common among patients with lupus, either because they spend little time in the sun or because of how some medications interfere with the vitamin. Activities (Dysentery Bark) – Amebicide ; Astringent ; Bronchoconstrictor ; Insecticide ; Locusticide ; Pediculoside ; Stomachic ; Tonic . Wax irritating, reportedly carcinogenic (FAD). Triterpenes sapogenins may have purgative stim-ulus (PED); flavonoids antibacterial (PED). Myricadiol with mineral corticoid activity; myricitrin bactericidal, choleretic, protisticidal, and spermicidal (CAN; PNC). Alcoholism- Fever- One of the most common bowel diseases diag-nosed today, irritable bowel disease, or IBD, is a problem I often see in my o?ce. ose who su?er IBD experience a fluctuation between constipation and diarrhea, often accompanied by abdominal cramping and pain. Patients also present with gas, bloating, and incomplete bowel movements. Often they cannot identify a pattern resulting from eat-ing certain foods, or at least they cannot pinpoint a source of the problem. Whether it’s acid reflux, burping, bloating, or gas, their gastrointestinal health seems to be challenged. Continue Reading →

Konjac Root

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Organs or systems affected Respiratory system Therapeutic actions Diaphoretic, tonic, febrifuge, expectorant, nervine Nature Bitter, cool Plant constituents Bitters, glycosides, flavonoids, inulin, volatile oil, acids, sterols, vitamin D1 Flower essence Assists those who are over-emotional, yet holding back their feelings Anxiety, Backache, Depression Mild, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headache, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraine Headaches, Nervous Conditions, Obesity, Pain, Restlessness, Tension, Travelers Diarrhea The Benefit of using Kola Nut as a natural cure Anxiety- Backache- Depression Mild- Diarrhea- Fatigue- Headache- Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Migraine Headaches- Nervous Conditions- Obesity- Pain- Restlessness- Tension- Travelers Diarrhea- Continue Reading →

Inula

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Activities (Carnation) – Alexeteric ; Allergenic ; Anthelminthic ; Anti-HIV ; Antiribosomal ; Antiviral ; Cardiotonic ; Diaphoretic ; Fungicide ; Vermifuge . Acne, Brain, Cholesterol, Circulation, Insomnia, Skin Issues The Benefit of using Inositol as a natural cure Many common environmental stresses also can stimulate acute and chronic inflammatory responses. For example, tobacco smoke and other forms of air pollution irritate the lungs and activate large numbers of white blood cells, which contribute to further damage. If you go back to chapter 3, you will recall that we already talked a little about antacids. These are meant to neutralize the acids in the stomach, so they don’t tend to rise to the lower esophageal sphincter. In chapter 3 we also made particular mention of calcium. Acne- Brain- Cholesterol- Circulation- Insomnia- Skin Issues- Continue Reading →

Holy Basil Leaf

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Dosages (Cranesbill) – 0.5 tsp in cold water for hemoptysis (CEB); 60-300 mg dry extract (MAD); 0.5-2 ml liquid extract (MAD); 1-2 ml liquid extract 3 ×/day (PH2); 1-2 g 3 ×/day (PH2); 2-4 ml tincture 3 ×/day (PH2). Kidney, Memory, Skin Issues The Benefit of using Holy Basil as a natural cure Massage tea tree essential oil into the painful areas over the eyebrows and on the cheeks (for precautions see page 118). Adults: dilute 5 drops of the essential oil in 10ml of almond oil, massage 1-3 times a day. However, your body’s immune system almost immediately recognizes these bacteria as foreign and unleashes a coordinated attack to contain and stop the infection. Inflammation encourages tiny blood vessels in your finger to dilate, allowing a variety of white blood cells to leak out, track, and engulf bacteria. Some of these white blood cells also pick up and destroy cells damaged by the cut. In addition, inflammation signals the body to grow new cells to seal the cut. Within a day or two your cut finger becomes less inflamed, and a few days later it is completely healed. On the other hand the urine should be kept alkaline if oxalate and uric acid stones are being formed. In this diet, fruits and vegetables should be liberally used and acid-forming foods should be kept to the minimum necessary for satisfactory nutrition. When the stones contain oxalate, foods with high oxalic acid content should be avoided. These foods include almonds, beetroots, brinjal, brown bread, cabbage, cherry, chocolate, French Beans, potatoes, radish, spinach and soyabeans. Kidney- Memory- Skin Issues- Multiply 28.3 (grams) × 5 (dried herb to men-struum ratio is 1 part herb to 5 parts menstruum): 28.3 × 5 = 141.5 ml, the total amount of men-struum (vodka in this case) required for macer-ating the dried herb. (If you are new to the metric measurements, you may be scratching your head, thinking, “I thought we were just in grams?” And Continue Reading →

Horney Goat Weed

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Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Mexican Calea) – “Listed as a narcotic hallucinogen (mostly visual)” (CRC). Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Chest Congestion, Colds and Flu, Coughs, Emphysema, Fever, Flu Virus, Gas Flatulence, Hay Fever, Influenza, Lungs, Pain, Postnasal Drip, Respiratory Problems, Sinus, Sore Throat, Tuberculosis The Benefit of using Horehound as a natural cure Scientists have found significant changes in the brains of people with Alzheimers. There is a loss of nerve cells in areas of the brain that are vital to memory and other mental abilities. There are lower levels of chemicals in the brain that carry complex messages between billions of nerve cells. The disease may disrupt normal thinking and memory by not letting these messages between nerve cells get through. due to gossypol. Animals fed seed press cakes 3-4 weeks showed enterosis, gastrosis, hematuria, jaundice, nephritis, and ophthalmic disorders (PH2). Poor into dark glass bottles and label with the name of the herb, the tincture strength, the dosage and the date. Allergies- Asthma- Bronchitis- Chest Congestion- Colds and Flu- Coughs- Emphysema- Fever- Flu Virus- Gas Flatulence- Hay Fever- Influenza- Lungs- Pain- Postnasal Drip- Respiratory Problems- Sinus- Sore Throat- Tuberculosis- In unhealthy women and in abnormal conditions, the resident organisms (bacteria) multiply rapidly and produce excessive waste products. It causes tissue irritation in this region leading to itching, swelling, and burning. There is increase in the frequency or discharge of urine which is accompanied with an unpleasant order. Continue Reading →

Gum Guggul

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Forgetting has its useful function, too. Since there is no need for everything to be stored in our brains, the different stages of human memory help to filter out what isn’t too important. Since important things get used or thought about more, those are the things that get upgraded to longer-term memories. This helps to protect us from the flood of information coming our way every day, every hour, every minute! Constipation, Diarrhea, Gastritis The Benefit of using Guar Gum as a natural cure Chuck has always had a short temper. He was known as a bully in school and has had trouble keeping girlfriends. He has no patience when caught in traffic and often swears and curses at other drivers. After the death of his father, Chuck became very depressed over the quality of his life. His family doctor feels he should take an antidepressant, but Chuck feels very uneasy about taking drugs. A neutral or warm water enema is an effective remedy for a constipated colon which is a major cause for the toxaemic condition of the uterus. This will relieve the bowels and thus reduce any excessive pressure on the uterus and other pelvic organs. A regular cold hip bath for a duration of 10 minutes twice every day is very helpful in relieving congestion and inflammation of the uterus. Wet girdle packs, twice every day, on an empty stomach, also relieve congestion’s and infections in the uterus and other pelvic organs. It is advisable that women with a history of repeated abortions should adopt these techniques before conception and continue them during the first two months of pregnancy. Although these studies sound impressive, they suffer from one severe weakness: They were open studies. This means that the participants knew they were taking 5-HTP. As has been shown in innumerable studies, the power of suggestion will produce favorable effects in a high percentage of people who know, or falsely believe, that they are taking a real treatment. Thus, the studies described here can’t be taken as conclusive. Constipation- Diarrhea- Gastritis- Sometimes people with chronic hepatitis may be asymptomatic, and at other times they may experience extreme fatigue and loss of appetite. In both acute and chronic hepatitis liver enzymes become elevated-one sign of liver disease. Noninfectious hepatitis may result from drug or alcohol abuse. Often, the stress of hepatitis reduces levels of glutathione, one of the body’s principal antioxidants, which is made in the liver. The viral and inflammatory stresses, combined with low glutathione levels, compromise liver function and may lead to cirrhosis or liver failure. Continue Reading →

Griffonia Seed

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This pack is useful in cases of fever especially in typhoid and continued fevers, and benefits those suffering from insomnia, epilepsy and infantile convulsions. It is useful in relieving chronic cold and bronchitis and helps in the treatment of rheumatism and obesity. ADD and ADHD, Angina, Anti-Inflammatory, Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Blood Sugar, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cholesterol, Crohns, Depression Mild, Detoxification, Dyspepsia, Fatigue, Gingivitis, Halitosis, Hardening of the Arteries, Headache, Heart, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Hyperactivity, Immunity, Indigestion, Migraine, Migraine Headaches, Obesity, Poor Circulation, Poor Digestion, Stomach Upset, Tooth Decay, Upset Stomach The Benefit of using Green Tea as a natural cure Fasting affords a physiological rest to the digestive, assimilative and protective organs. As a result, the digestion of food and the utilisation of nutrients is greatly improved after fasting. The fast also exerts a normalising, stablising and rejuvenating effect on all the vital physiological, nervous and mental functions. According to recent Swedish studies vitamin C in large doses can be an effective prophylactic agent against cancer. Noted Japanese scientist, Dr. Fukunir Morishige, and his colleagues who have been examining the healing potential of vitamin C for the last 30 years, have recently found that a mixture of vitamin C and copper compound has lethal effects on cancer. Dosages (Pineapple) – 250-500 mg bromelain 3 ×/day (APA); 80-320 raw mg bromelain/day (KOM; PH2). Fruit food farmacy. ADD and ADHD- Angina- Anti-Inflammatory- Arteriosclerosis- Arthritis- Asthma- Atherosclerosis- Blood Sugar- Bronchitis- Cancer- Cholesterol- Crohns- Depression Mild- Detoxification- Dyspepsia- Fatigue- Gingivitis- Halitosis- Hardening of the Arteries- Headache- Heart- Heart Disease- High Cholesterol- Hyperactivity- Immunity- Indigestion- Migraine- Migraine Headaches- Obesity- Poor Circulation- Poor Digestion- Stomach Upset- Tooth Decay- Upset Stomach- Apply a compress of warm calendula tea to the anus 2-5 times a day (use little cotton wool pieces rather than cloth, soak each one thoroughly, hold gently pressed against the haemorrhoids until the tea cools down, and use another piece to repeat the procedure). For precautions see page 114. Continue Reading →

Grapenol

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Because of the anthraquinones, nonstandardized preparations should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation (CAN). “Anthraquinones may be secreted into breast milk.” Also contraindicated in arthrosis, hemorrhoids, and nephropathy (CAN), intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown causes, any enterosis (appendicitis, colitis, Crohns disease, and irritable bowel syndrome), hemorrhoids, nephropathy, menstruation (AHP), and urethrosis (CAN). Not for use in cases of diarrhea or abdominal pain. Discontinue use if diarrhea or watery stools occur. Consult a health care provider in cases of pregnancy or lactation. Not for long-term use, use more than 8-10 days, or overdosage (AHP, CAN). Rhubarb leaves, high in oxalic acid, should not be eaten (CAN). One case of anaphylaxis following ingestion reported (CAN). Contains 4-11% stilbene derivatives, which pose such risks that the herb “can no longer be recommended” (SHT). While widely used, anthranoid-containing laxatives can be habit-forming; some contain compounds suspected of being cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and even tumorigenic. Epidemiological studies in Germany reveal that abusers of anthranoid laxatives have a three times higher rate of colon carcinoma (AEH). Bacterial Infections, Constipation, Diarrhea, Fungal Infections, Genito-Urinary Ailments, Herpes, Infections, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Travelers Diarrhea, Urinary Tract Problems, Venereal Disease, Worms, Yeast Infections The Benefit of using Grapefruit Seed as a natural cure There is an overlap in herbal use for the improvement of general energy levels and the improvement of levels of stamina and endurance. I suggest that you read Chapter 17 to see if any of the described herbs and herbal strategies are applicable to your individual circumstances. Enzymes form part of the food we eat. Raw foods contain enzymes in abundance ; cooking, pasteurising, pickling, smoking and other processings denature enzymes. It is, therefore, essential to include in our diet, substantial amount of raw foods in the form of fruits, raw salads and sprouts. Studies have revealed that the body without sufficient raw materials from raw foods, may tire and produce fewer enzymes year after year. This may lead to wearing out of body processes and consequent worn-out looks. The red colouring matter, called haemoglobin is a protein which is composed of an organic iron-compound called “heme”. The globin is a sulphur -bearing protein which makes up 96 per cent of the molecule. The formation of haemoglobin thus depends on adequate dietary supplies of iron and protein. Red cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days and are destroyed and replaced daily. Each person should have 100 per cent haemoglobin or about 15 grams to 100 cc of blood, and a blood count of five million red cells per millimeter. A drop in the hemoglobin content results in anaemia and a consequent decreased ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the tissues. Bacterial Infections- Constipation- Diarrhea- Fungal Infections- Genito-Urinary Ailments- Herpes- Infections- Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Obesity- Travelers Diarrhea- Urinary Tract Problems- Venereal Disease- Worms- Yeast Infections- A feature which distinguishes enzymes from inorganic catalysts is that they are absolutely specific in their actions. This means that a particular enzyme can cause reactions involving only a particular type of substance or a group of closely related substances. The substance on which the enzyme acts is known as “substrate”. The specificity of an enzyme is, however, related to the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex which requires that the appropriate groupings of both substrate and enzyme should be in correct relative position. The substrate must fit the enzyme like a key fits its lock. Continue Reading →

Gravel Root

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Herbal research and regulation are hot topics, and, truth be told, I am not solid in my stance on these matters. But research may be helpful to ADD and ADHD, Alzheimers Disease, Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis, Atherosclerosis, Backache, Blood Pressure, Bruises, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cholesterol High, Eyes, Forgetfulness, Glaucoma, Hardening of the Arteries, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Hyperactivity, Hypertension, Inflammation, Joint Pain, Memory, Muscle Cramps Spasms, Muscle Soreness, Pain, Poor Circulation, Sciatica, Tooth Decay The Benefit of using Grapeseed as a natural cure Before entering the bath, cold water should be poured on the patient’s head, chest and neck and the head should be protected with a cold moist towel. During the bath, the patient should vigorously rub his or her body. After the bath the body should be quickly dried and wrapped up in a blanket. If the climate is favourable, moderate exercise should be undertaken. Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Coltsfoot) – Class 2b, 2d (flower); long-term use discouraged. 2b, 2c, 2d (leaf); do not exceed recommended dose; not for long-term use (AHP). Commission E reports flower, herb, root not permitted for therapeutic use. Contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) in all plant parts. Leaf is permitted for oral use. As in the case of most diseases, poisons in the blood stream due to dietetic errors and a faulty style of living is the real cause of cataract. The toxic matter in the blood stream spreads throughout the body to find shelter in any available weak spot. It strikes the lens if that part has become weak through strain, excessive use of the eyes and local irritation. The condition becomes worse with the passage of time and then a cataract starts developing. Other causes of cataract are stress and strain, excessive intake of alcoholic drinks,sugar,salt, smoking, certain physical ailments such as gastro-intestinal or gall- bladder disturbance, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, especially of vitamin C , fatty acid intolerance, ageing, radiation and side- effects of drugs prescribed for other diseases. ADD and ADHD- Alzheimers Disease- Arteriosclerosis- Arthritis- Atherosclerosis- Backache- Blood Pressure- Bruises- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- Cholesterol High- Eyes- Forgetfulness- Glaucoma- Hardening of the Arteries- Heart Disease- High Blood Pressure- Hyperactivity- Hypertension- Inflammation- Joint Pain- Memory- Muscle Cramps Spasms- Muscle Soreness- Pain- Poor Circulation- Sciatica- Tooth Decay- A member of the pea family, Melilotus has the three-lobed leaf typical of legumes. Both the foliage and flowers have a sweet, vanilla fragrance with overtones of hay. It’s considered invasive in most parts of the United States and often appears in giant swaths. Continue Reading →

Grapeseed

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Antioxidant, Circulation, Immune System, Pms, Skin Issues The Benefit of using Grapenol as a natural cure Antioxidant- Circulation- Immune System- Pms- Skin Issues- Continue Reading →

Gout Out

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Extracts (Bilberry) – Flavonoids antiaggregant, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antispasmodic, preserve capillaries and collagen (PED). Anthocyanosides inhibited barium-induced contraction of isolated thoracic vein and coronary artery smooth muscle, in vitro, possibly by vasodilatory prostaglandin production (PNC). Chromium content (of the leaves) may underlie antidiabetic activity (PHR). Anthocyanins and polyphenols in berries of several Ribes, Rubus, and Vaccinium spp. have in vitro antiradical activity on chemically generated superoxide radicals. The extracts also inhibit xanthine oxidase. All crude extracts were highly active toward chemically generated superoxide radicals. Ribes nigrum extracts exhibited most activity, being the richest in both anthocyanins and polyphenols. But Ribes rubrum extracts seem to contain more active substances (X1332092). ADD and ADHD, Alzheimers Disease, Anxiety, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Depression Mild, Diaper Rash, Fatigue, Fever, Forgetfulness, Frigidity, Heart Disease, Hyperactivity, Impaired Sexual Desire, Impotence, Insomnia, Jaundice, Lack of Appetite, Liver, Memory, Nervous Conditions, Obesity, Poor Circulation, Psoriasis, Rash, Restlessness, Shingles, Skin Conditions, Skin Ulcers, Sleeplessness, Swelling, Tension, Tetters, Varicose Veins, Virility, Water Retention, Wounds The Benefit of using Gotu Kola as a natural cure Today, with a clearer picture of the role of inflammation in heart disease and good documentation for the anti-inflammatory and heart-protective role of vitamin E, the early successes of the Shute brothers are better understood. Certainly, vitamin E has important health roles beyond that of just a mild and safe anti-inflammatory nutrient. It is the body’s principal fat-soluble antioxidant and, as such, blocks free-radical oxidation to cholesterol, which stimulates inflammation and is one of the initia-tors of heart disease. As an anticoagulant, vitamin E helps prevent abnormal blood clots. It also inhibits the proliferation of “smooth muscle” ADD and ADHD- Alzheimers Disease- Anxiety- Cirrhosis of the Liver- Depression Mild- Diaper Rash- Fatigue- Fever- Forgetfulness- Frigidity- Heart Disease- Hyperactivity- Impaired Sexual Desire- Impotence- Insomnia- Jaundice- Lack of Appetite- Liver- Memory- Nervous Conditions- Obesity- Poor Circulation- Psoriasis- Rash- Restlessness- Shingles- Skin Conditions- Skin Ulcers- Sleeplessness- Swelling- Tension- Tetters- Varicose Veins- Virility- Water Retention- Wounds- Continue Reading →

Grapefruit Pectin

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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, often called BPH, refers to enlargement of the prostate gland in men. It is also referred to as adenofibromyomatous hyperplasia, and is found in most men to some degree after the age of 45. Unfortunately most men will suffer some degree of BPH once they reach middle age or older. Enlarging prostatic growth usually begins at approximately age 30 years in otherwise healthy men, and an estimated 50% of men have evidence of BPH by age 50 years, and 75% by age 80 years. In only about 40% to 50% of these patients, does BPH become clinically significant. Antioxidant, Fungal Infections The Benefit of using Grape Seed Extract as a natural cure Synonyms – Amygdalus communis L., A. dulcis Mill., Prunus amygdalus Batsch, P. communis (L.) Arcang., P. dulcis var. amara (DC.) Buchheim Any treatment for pyorrhoea, to be effective, should be constitutional. It should aim at cleansing the blood and tissues of the acid impurities which are at the root ofthe trouble. The extraction of the teeth affected with the disease will not help clear the systemic toxaemia. Antioxidant- Fungal Infections- Continue Reading →

Grapefruit Seed

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Because of the anthraquinones, nonstandardized preparations should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation (CAN). “Anthraquinones may be secreted into breast milk.” Also contraindicated in arthrosis, hemorrhoids, and nephropathy (CAN), intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown causes, any enterosis (appendicitis, colitis, Crohns disease, and irritable bowel syndrome), hemorrhoids, nephropathy, menstruation (AHP), and urethrosis (CAN). Not for use in cases of diarrhea or abdominal pain. Discontinue use if diarrhea or watery stools occur. Consult a health care provider in cases of pregnancy or lactation. Not for long-term use, use more than 8-10 days, or overdosage (AHP, CAN). Rhubarb leaves, high in oxalic acid, should not be eaten (CAN). One case of anaphylaxis following ingestion reported (CAN). Contains 4-11% stilbene derivatives, which pose such risks that the herb “can no longer be recommended” (SHT). While widely used, anthranoid-containing laxatives can be habit-forming; some contain compounds suspected of being cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and even tumorigenic. Epidemiological studies in Germany reveal that abusers of anthranoid laxatives have a three times higher rate of colon carcinoma (AEH). Obesity The Benefit of using Grapefruit Pectin as a natural cure There is an overlap in herbal use for the improvement of general energy levels and the improvement of levels of stamina and endurance. I suggest that you read Chapter 17 to see if any of the described herbs and herbal strategies are applicable to your individual circumstances. Enzymes form part of the food we eat. Raw foods contain enzymes in abundance ; cooking, pasteurising, pickling, smoking and other processings denature enzymes. It is, therefore, essential to include in our diet, substantial amount of raw foods in the form of fruits, raw salads and sprouts. Studies have revealed that the body without sufficient raw materials from raw foods, may tire and produce fewer enzymes year after year. This may lead to wearing out of body processes and consequent worn-out looks. The red colouring matter, called haemoglobin is a protein which is composed of an organic iron-compound called “heme”. The globin is a sulphur -bearing protein which makes up 96 per cent of the molecule. The formation of haemoglobin thus depends on adequate dietary supplies of iron and protein. Red cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days and are destroyed and replaced daily. Each person should have 100 per cent haemoglobin or about 15 grams to 100 cc of blood, and a blood count of five million red cells per millimeter. A drop in the hemoglobin content results in anaemia and a consequent decreased ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the tissues. Obesity- A feature which distinguishes enzymes from inorganic catalysts is that they are absolutely specific in their actions. This means that a particular enzyme can cause reactions involving only a particular type of substance or a group of closely related substances. The substance on which the enzyme acts is known as “substrate”. The specificity of an enzyme is, however, related to the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex which requires that the appropriate groupings of both substrate and enzyme should be in correct relative position. The substrate must fit the enzyme like a key fits its lock. Continue Reading →

Goose Grass

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Infusion 1 teaspoon per cup, steep 8 to 10 minutes covered, 1 to 3 cups per day Tincture 5 to 30 drops, 1 to 3 times per day Anal Fissures, Colds and Flu, Constipation, Detoxification, Dyspepsia, Excessive Menstruation, Flu Virus, Fungal Infections, Genito-Urinary Ailments, Heart Disease, Hemorrhoids, Immunity, Indigestion, Influenza, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Menstrual Problems, Mononucleosis, Piles, Poor Digestion, Skin Ulcers, Sore Throat, Stomach Upset, Tooth Decay, Travelers Diarrhea, Ulcers, Underactive Thyroid, Upset Stomach, Urinary Tract Problems, Venereal Disease, Yeast Infections The Benefit of using Goldenseal Root as a natural cure Diarrhea ; Dysentery ; Dysmenorrhea ; Dyspepsia ; Eczema ; Emaciation ; Enterosis ; Eruption ; Escherichia ; Fever ; Flu ; Fungus ; Gas ; Gout ; Headache ; Hemorrhoid ; Hepatosis ; High Blood Pressure ; High Cholesterol ; Good choices are d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, d-alpha tocopheryl suc-vitamin e to extinguish the flames of inflammation Calms the sympathetic nervous system Moth-erwort’s ability to calm the sympathetic nervous system is probably due to its intense acrid bitters, which promote the transition from the sym-pathetic state to the parasympathetic state of relaxation. According to herbalist Matthew Becker (Wood, 2008), motherwort is excellent for those who move too quickly in thoughts, emotions, or actions that are not well thought out. Also good for anxiety and stress held in the gastrointestinal tract. Calms the heart Traditionally used as a tonic Anal Fissures- Colds and Flu- Constipation- Detoxification- Dyspepsia- Excessive Menstruation- Flu Virus- Fungal Infections- Genito-Urinary Ailments- Heart Disease- Hemorrhoids- Immunity- Indigestion- Influenza- Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Menstrual Problems- Mononucleosis- Piles- Poor Digestion- Skin Ulcers- Sore Throat- Stomach Upset- Tooth Decay- Travelers Diarrhea- Ulcers- Underactive Thyroid- Upset Stomach- Urinary Tract Problems- Venereal Disease- Yeast Infections- due to gossypol. Animals fed seed press cakes 3-4 weeks showed enterosis, gastrosis, hematuria, jaundice, nephritis, and ophthalmic disorders (PH2). Continue Reading →

Glucosamine Sulfate

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Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Sago Cycas) – “Cycasin is carcinogenic if orally administered to rats and pigs. With cattle neurotoxic effects are obvious. Other toxic symptoms include anemia, depression, diarrhea, jaundice, gastroenterosis, hemorrhage, nausea, coma, partial paralysis, and possibly death. Apparently it is mutagenic to onion root tip cells. Frequent use of the starch is suspected to cause cancer and hepatosis” (CRC). Diabetes The Benefit of using Glucomannan Konjac Root as a natural cure Diabetes- Continue Reading →

False Unicorn

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Bayberry has a medium salt tolerance, and grows well in sandy, well-drained soils. The berries have been used in candle making, the leaves to flavor meats and stews, and the dried root made into powders. Learn more about growing bayberry varieties. Bayberry is also called Wax Myrtle. Allergies, Asthma, Chest Congestion, Colds and Flu, Emphysema, Eye Issues, Eyes, Flu Virus, Glaucoma, Hay Fever, Influenza, Lungs, Postnasal Drip, Respiratory Problems, Sinus, Tuberculosis The Benefit of using Eyebright as a natural cure Bacteria ; Bite ; Bronchosis ; Cancer ; Cancer, groin ; Cancer, liver ; Cancer, tongue ; Chorea ; Neurovegetative Ailment ; Cold ; Constipation ; Cough ; Cramp ; Diabetes (1; APA; The first thing that I cover in this book is how breathing actually works. I believe this information can offer important insights that will enable you to understand why many breathing practices are harmful, and why restoring normal, healthy breathing is beneficial. Dosages (Watercress) – Food farmacy, eat some almost every day but don’t overdo it. 4-6 g dry herb/day (KOM); 2 g fresh herb/cup tea (APA); 20-30 g fresh herb/day (APA; KOM); 20-30 Allergies- Asthma- Chest Congestion- Colds and Flu- Emphysema- Eye Issues- Eyes- Flu Virus- Glaucoma- Hay Fever- Influenza- Lungs- Postnasal Drip- Respiratory Problems- Sinus- Tuberculosis- Gliadin, the glutelin component in gluten, is unfortunately detrimental to health as well. Dr. Alessio Fasano received the Linus Pauling Award for his research on the effect of gliadin. When gliadin is present, substances foreign to the body can escape the intestinal tract and enter the bloodstream. An increased intestinal permeability is signaled by the protein zonulin and high levels of it are increased in a lot of people without celiac disease but even more so in those that have it. Thus an autoimmune reaction (whereby an immune response targets the body’s own organs) can take place. There are plenty of autoimmune disorders that can come with consumption of gliadin rich food, i.e. wheat, such as autoimmune pancreatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes among many others. So you should be aware that gluten is not the only problem. None of this leading to autoimmunity requires the presence of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The abnormal intestinal permeability induced by gliadin develops in 80-90% of the people, so you are very likely to be affected as well. Continue Reading →

False Unicorn Root

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Pelvic inflammatory disease: strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory herbs need to be used, so this is best done under supervision. Endometriosis The Benefit of using False Unicorn as a natural cure Holding the breath on inhalation or exhalation is unlikely to put a great deal of stress on the lungs, if one is not hyperventilating. They usually appear as emotional upsets and can pass almost unnoticed. These spells of emotional upsets gradually increase in duration, when other symptoms also appear. These include loss of power of concentration, depression and weeping. The patient appears to be very easily irritated. The approach of a nervous breakdown is often suspended. Dissolves blood clots Matthew Wood (2008) has used sage in his clinical practice to treat blood clots. His experience is that sage dissolves clots safely without dislodging them, which would be the biggest concern with such treatment. Sage has a strong cardiovascular e?ect and has also been used to reduce painful varicose veins. Although I have no clinical experience with this, I would find it interesting to see its results on pathologies such as hemorrhagic cysts or endo-metriosis. It is also considered a heart tonic. Calms anxiety Sage has traditionally been used to calm overly excited states such as nervousness, anxiety, and tremors. It promotes a calming sen – sation to the brain, which is particularly helpful for overthinkers. Endometriosis- Continue Reading →

Eleutherococcus

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IN the beginning of the treatment, it would be advisable to raise the head end of the bed by placing bricks below the legs of the bed. This will prevent the regurgitation of food during the night. More pillow can also be used for the same purpose. Anuria, Dyspepsia, Emphysema, Fever, Indigestion, Lungs, Poor Digestion, Stomach Upset, Upset Stomach, Water Retention, Worms The Benefit of using Elecampane as a natural cure Synonyms: Nardostachys jatamansi (Jones) DC., Patrina jatamansi (Jones) D. Don, Valeriana wallichii DC. Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Coral Bean) – “Seeds contain the alkaloid erythralin. Erysodine, erysonine, erysopine, erysothiopine, erysothiovine, erysovine, and erythraline are also reported. Those species containing indoles and isoquinolines are classed as narcotics, capable of inducing hallucinogenic stupor” (CRC). Dropsy ; Dyslactea ; Dyspnea ; Eczema ; Edema ; Epilepsy ; Erysipelas ; Exanthema ; Fever ; Flu (1; AKT; APA; BGB; PH2; PNC; Anuria- Dyspepsia- Emphysema- Fever- Indigestion- Lungs- Poor Digestion- Stomach Upset- Upset Stomach- Water Retention- Worms- Loss of hair at a very tender age has become a common disorder these days. It causes a great deal of concern to persons affected by loss of hair, especially Indian women who regard good hair growth with thick long hair as a sign of beauty. Continue Reading →

Dmae

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Do you or your significant other cook with corn, peanut, sunflower, safflower, or soy oil (as opposed to olive or grapeseed oil)? Gas The Benefit of using Dill as a natural cure Activities (Arrowroot) – Alexeteric ; Antibilious ; Antipyretic ; Choleretic ; Collyrium ; Demulcent ; Depurative ; Hypocholesterolemic ; Rubefacient ; Vulnerary . Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Spikenard) – Class 2b (AHP). None known for proper dosage (PH2). Not for use during pregnancy (PH2). Photodermatosis is possible (PH2). Organs or systems affected Blood, mouth, skin Therapeutic actions Astringent, styptic, tonic, demulcent Nature Bitter, sweet Plant constituents Volatile oils, bitters, tannins, vitamins A and K, trace minerals Flower essence Helps one to make lifestyle choices that lead to wellness and wholeness Gas- Activities (British Elecampane) – Antiviral ; cAMP-Phosphodiesterase-Inhibitor ; Depurative ; Emetic ; Secretolytic . Continue Reading →

Couch Grass

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Exercise 13:   A. Standing Forward Bend Holding Elbows     B.  Standing Forward Bend Holding the Ankles Backache, GERD, Pain, Ulcers The Benefit of using Corydalis as a natural cure Backache- GERD- Pain- Ulcers- Continue Reading →

Cramp Bark

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Alternatively, you can try inhaling through the device and exhaling through the nose for a while to become comfortable with that. By doing so, you will be making it easier because you will not be increasing the dead space, meaning the concentration of carbon dioxide in the inhaled air will be normal. Kidneys The Benefit of using Couch Grass as a natural cure Activities (White Mulberry) – Analgesic ; Antiaging ; Antibacterial ; Antiinflammatory ; Antileukemic ; Antioxidant (1; Synonym – A. balsamea f. nana (J. Nelson) Beissner, A. balsamea var. phanerolepis Fernald, Pinus balsamea L. Watt, G., Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, 6 vols., Nav Bharat Offset Process, Delhi, India, 1889-1892, reprint 1972. (DEP) Kidneys- It is essential to remember that nutrients-chiefly vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats-are the building blocks of your entire body. They form not just your skeleton, skin, and organs, but are also the basis of your hormones and the thousands of biochemicals involved in forming new cells and tissue, healing injuries, and creating energy. Chronically low levels of nutrients or imbalances among nutrients can inhibit essential biochemical reactions and plant the seeds for degenerative diseases later in life. Yet as fundamental as nutrition is in health-and even in genetics-physicians routinely take the diets of their patients for granted. They assume that their patients are adequately nourished unless they display outright symptoms of now-rare classic vitamin deficiency diseases. Continue Reading →

Coral Calcium

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The B vitamins exert an analgesic effect as well. A paper published in the German medical journal Schmerz (which means “pain”) described how vitamins B , B , and B , especially when taken in 1 Diabetic Ulcers, Hepatitis The Benefit of using Comfrey as a natural cure Important aspects of creating a good memory are: giving proper attention to the event or material to be remembered, encoding the memory for storage, and making the material re trievable when we try to recall it. Again, practice makes perfect. The more we practice a thing, repeat it, think about it, write it, the more attention we give it. And each time we repeat it, the neural pathway carrying the memory gets strengthened and more firmly encoded or changed from a visual or aural or otherwise sensed experience into electronic codes to be stored, in a manner that is not unlike the way your computer stores its information into memory. And the more we practice, the easier it is to recall the material or bring it out of storage. Keep an eye on the temperature and, if necessary, bring it down by measures described in the Fever entry, page 108. This food element is necessary for the manufacture of glandular hormone secretions. It prevents the building of excessive fat and auto-intoxication. Chlorine regulates the blood’s alkaline -acid balance and works with Potassium in a compound form. It aids in the cleaning out of body waste by helping the liver to function. Diabetic Ulcers- Hepatitis- Celery is another effective food remedy for rheumatism. A fluid extract of the seeds is more powerful than the raw vegetable. This also has a tonic action on the stomach and kidneys. Five to ten drops of this fluid should be taken in hot water before meals. Powdered seeds can be used as a condiment. Lemons are also valuable and the juice of two or three lemons may be taken each day. Continue Reading →

Collinsonia

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g flowers)/cup water 1-2 ×/day for 4-6 wk (APA); 2-4 ml liquid flowering tops extract (1:1 in 25% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 2-4 ml flowering tops tincture (1:10 in 45% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 1-2 ml flowering tops tincture 3 ×/day (SKY); 1-2.7 mg/day hypericum (MAB); 0.2-1.0 mg total hypericin (PIP); 500 mg StX (0.2% hypericin) (SKY); 1 (430 mg) capsule (StX with 300 mg certified potency extract with at least 0.3% hypericin in a synergistic base of St John’s-Wort powder) 3 ×/day with a large glass of water (NH). Asthma, Colds, Fatigue The Benefit of using Coffee as a natural cure Synonyms: Cochlearia wasabi Siebold, Eutrema japonica (Miq.) Koidz., E. wasabi Maxim., Lunaria japonica Miq., Wasabia pungens Matsum., W. wasabi (Maxim.) Makino. A typical dose of 5-HTP for depression is 100 mg three times a day, starting at 25 or 50 mg and then working up. The full effects take about four weeks to develop, so be patient. You also need to keep in mind the herb-to-wa-ter ratio: 1 part herb to 5 parts water. Remember that weight ounces are di?erent from fluid ounces, and don’t confuse weight measurements with volume measurements. For example, if you weigh 1 ounce of horehound leaf, you must put it into a measuring cup and measure the volume to determine how much water to add. So if the horehound measures 6 ounces in the measuring cup, you’ll add 30 ounces of water (6 × 5 = 30). Distilled water is best, because it does not contain trace minerals that can contaminate the syrup. Asthma- Colds- Fatigue- The digestive system responds well to remedies that come into direct contact with its lining (mucous membrane). As the digestive system has a large surface area, it is logical to use remedies that come in large volumes in order to maximise such contact. Therefore teas are preferable to tinctures for stomach or bowel problems. If you use a tincture for digestive ailments, dilute it with a full glass of lukewarm water. Continue Reading →

Corn Silk

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Gonorrhea ; Gout ; Hemoptysis ; Hemorrhoid ; Hepatosis ; Immunodepression ; Infection ; Inflammation ; Nausea ; Neurosis ; Ophthalmia ; Ozoena ; Pain ; Proctosis ; Respirosis ; Rheumatism ; Rhinosis ; Salivation ; Scabies ; Snakebite ; Splenosis ; Spermatorrhea ; Toothache ; Toxemia ; Vomiting ; Water Retention ; Womb ; Worm ; Xerostoma . Gas Flatulence The Benefit of using Coriander as a natural cure Activities (Black Cohosh) – Abortifacient ; Alterative ; Analgesic ; Antibacterial ; Antidotal ; Antiinflammatory ; Antipyretic ; Antirheumatic ; Antiserotonin ; Antispasmodic ; Antitumor-Proliferation ; Antitussive ; Antiulcer ; Aphrodisiac ; Astringent ; Bitter ; CNS-Depressant ; Depurative ; Diaphoretic ; Diuretic ; Emmenagogue ; Estrogenic ; Expectorant ; Hypoglycemic ; Hypotensive ; Immunodepressant ; Lactagogue ; Mucolytic ; Narcotic ; Peripheral Vasodilator ; Sedative ; Stomachic ; Luteinizing-Hormone Suppressant ; Tonic ; Tranquilizer ; Uterocontractant ; Uterotonic . The mix of glycosides, called vincetoxin, in high doses in animals causes apnea, cardiac paralysis, and vomiting. Physiological respiration refers to the exchange of gasses through the act of breathing. When you inhale, this draws air into your lungs. Within the lungs are millions of tiny structures called alveoli, and these structures transfer gasses – oxygen and carbon dioxide – between the lungs and the blood.  Gas Flatulence- Helps heal wounds In stronger external appli-cations, chaparral works well for hemorrhoids, boils, bedsores, bruises, or wounds. Applying a fomentation 2 or 3 times per day can ease pain and expedite healing. Chaparral has also long been used to treat tumors and growths. Contraindications Induces vomiting with large internal doses. ose with liver disease should not take chaparral. Continue Reading →

Citrus Bioflavonoids

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Dosages (Wild Yam) – 250-500 mg root/day (APA); 2-4 g powdered root (HHB); 40-400 mg powdered root (MAD); 1-2 tsp fresh root (PED); 2-4 g dry root (PED); 3 g dry root:15 ml alcohol/15 ml water (PED); 2-3 ml root tincture 3-4 ×/day (SKY); 0.5 tsp root tincture 2 ×/day (APA); 20-60 drops root tincture (FEL); 2-4 ml liquid root extract/day (APA); 2 (505 mg) capsules/day; 1 (505 mg) StX capsule/day (JAD); 2-4 fluid oz decoction. Anti-Fungal, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Diabetes Type 2, Digestion, Emphysema, Excessive Menstruation, Fever, Fungal Infections, Gas Flatulence, Genito-Urinary Ailments, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Libido, Lungs, Nausea, Poor Circulation, Tuberculosis, Urinary Tract Problems, Venereal Disease, Vomiting, Yeast Infections The Benefit of using Cinnamon as a natural cure Several home remedies have been found useful in the prevention and treatment of the loss of the hair. The most effective among these remedies is a vigorous rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water. The scalp should be rubbed vigorously till it starts to tingle with the heat. It will activate the sebaceous glands and energise the circulation of blood in the affected area, making the hair grow healthy. Synonyms: L. aculeata L., L. camara var. nivea (Vent.) L. H. Bailey, L. hybrida hort., L. nivea Vent. Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Hawthorn) – Class 1 (AHP). May potentiate digitalis (AHP) and other cardiac medicines (WAM). Can interfere with cardiac, hypertensive, and hypotensive therapies. “Not suitable for self medication” (CAN). Contrast that with Lininger et al., Anti-Fungal- Blood Pressure- Blood Sugar- Cholesterol- Diabetes- Diabetes Type 2- Digestion- Emphysema- Excessive Menstruation- Fever- Fungal Infections- Gas Flatulence- Genito-Urinary Ailments- High Blood Pressure- High Cholesterol- Hypertension- Libido- Lungs- Nausea- Poor Circulation- Tuberculosis- Urinary Tract Problems- Venereal Disease- Vomiting- Yeast Infections- Disorders affecting circulation are very common. Mild problems such as chilblains can be easily treated at home, but potentially serious problems such as irregular heart beat require professional help. Continue Reading →

Cocoa Dark Chocolate

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The majority of herbs carry an extremely low risk of side effects when compared with pharmaceuticals. But, although all plant medicines are natural, it would be naive to assume that they are all equally safe – some should be taken only with the guidance of a qualified medical herbalist. You must treat herbs with respect as you would any medicine: stick to the recommended dosage and make sure your information comes from suitably qualified professionals. Blood Pressure, Depression Mild, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Water Retention The Benefit of using Cocoa as a natural cure The first sign of mumps is swelling and pain. The pain is first felt under one ear with stiffness of the neck and jaw. There is a slight fever which subsides in three or four days. The swelling appears first under one jaw and then extends under the other jaw. The gland becomes tender on pressure. On account of the pressure of the swelling, mastication and swallowing becomes difficult. Blood Pressure- Depression Mild- Heart Disease- High Blood Pressure- Hypertension- Water Retention- Continue Reading →

Chinese Rhubarb Root

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Dosages (Horseradish Tree) – 1 tsp root bark tincture in syrup every 3 hours for malaria and nephrosis (JFM). Alzheimers Disease, Forgetfulness, Memory The Benefit of using Chinese Foxglove as a natural cure Activities (Wild Dagga) – Analgesic ; Diuretic ; Emetic ; Emmenagogue ; Euphoriant ; Hallucinogen ; Intoxicant ; Laxative ; Narcotic ; Tonic ; Vermifuge . As the disease progresses there is distension of the stomach due to excessive flatulence, besides mental tension, insomnia and a gradual weakening of the body. It may also cause constipation with occasional blood in the stools. If an ulcer bleeds slowly, there is anaemia. Typhus ; Ulcer ; Uterosis ; UTI ; Vaginosis ; VD ; Wart ; Water Retention ; Wound ; Yeast . (Not reported in Commission E; KOM.) Dosages (Goldenseal) – 0.5-1.2 g root (AHP; PNC); 0.5-1 g root, or in tea, 3 ×/day (CAN); 1 Alzheimers Disease- Forgetfulness- Memory- There is some evidence that cysteine ( not to be confused with cystine) has certain therapeutic value as a nutritional supplement. Dr. H. Ghadimi, chairman of the nutrition committee at Nassau country, ( New York) medical centre uses cysteine supplements to treat his patients suffering from obesity. He considers that there is link between obesity and over-production of insulin and that cysteine supplements taken along with vitamin C at the end of the meals somehow neutralises some of the excess insulin, which is responsible for fat production. He regards this amino acid as ‘ anti-cancer and anti-ageing’ and claims that like vitamin C, cysteine protects the body from damage by oxidants. Continue Reading →

Chondroitin Sulfate

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The skin, covering the entire body, is a marvellous and intricate mechanism. It serves three main purposes ; namely, protection of the inner organism, regulation of body temperature and elimination of cell waste and systemic refuse. The skin is directly connected with and intimately bound up with the working of the whole system. All skin diseases, including acne, are the outcome of malfunctioning of the body as a whole. Skin Conditions The Benefit of using Chlorella Internal as a natural cure Skin Conditions- Continue Reading →

Centaury

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Many common problems associated with joints and muscles can be safely treated at home, and herbs can offer a lot in terms of pain and inflammation control. However, some of the recommended remedies need to be used in a specific way, otherwise they can be potentially harmful (for example, arnica). Some remedies may not be compatible with conventional medication for joint disorders. In the latter case, a medical herbalist may advise you on alternative herbs that can work alongside the orthodox medication -it is generally not safe to try such remedies yourself. Anxiety, Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Cramps, Cystitis, Dyspepsia, Gas Flatulence, Gout, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Indigestion, Inflammation, Insomnia, Joint Pain, Kidneys, Lack of Appetite, Late Menstruation, Nervous Conditions, Poor Digestion, Restlessness, Sleeplessness, Stomach Upset, Stress, Tension, Upset Stomach, Urinary Tract Problems, Water Retention The Benefit of using Celery Seed as a natural cure Activities (Arrowroot) – Alexeteric ; Antibilious ; Antipyretic ; Choleretic ; Collyrium ; Demulcent ; Depurative ; Hypocholesterolemic ; Rubefacient ; Vulnerary . APA); Fatigue ; Immunodepression ; Melanoma ; Menopause ; Sickle Cell Anemia ; Stress ; Tumor ; Virus . Dozens of studies by Japanese researchers-avid drinkers of green tea-have shown that catechins can prevent free-radical damage to cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease and cancer. Population-based studies have shown that tea drinkers have a lower than average risk of heart disease, stroke, and several cancers, including esophageal, stomach, and lung cancers. Anxiety- Arthritis- Blood Pressure- Cramps- Cystitis- Dyspepsia- Gas Flatulence- Gout- Heart Disease- High Blood Pressure- Hypertension- Indigestion- Inflammation- Insomnia- Joint Pain- Kidneys- Lack of Appetite- Late Menstruation- Nervous Conditions- Poor Digestion- Restlessness- Sleeplessness- Stomach Upset- Stress- Tension- Upset Stomach- Urinary Tract Problems- Water Retention- On rising : Fresh fruits such as apples,peaches, melons, berries, avocado or a glass of fresh fruit juice. Continue Reading →

Capsella

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The B vitamins exert an analgesic effect as well. A paper published in the German medical journal Schmerz (which means “pain”) described how vitamins B , B , and B , especially when taken in 1 Acne, Diaper Rash, Poor Circulation, Psoriasis, Rash, Shingles, Skin Conditions, Tetters, Wounds The Benefit of using Calendula as a natural cure Salve consistency is based on preference and consideration of use. Using an herbal oil as a base, you can add a little or a lot of beeswax to create a soft and greasy or a hard salve. In general, use ¾ to 1 ounce of beeswax to every cup of oil. is is the best starting point for consistency, and you can add more or less beeswax depending on your preference. Sometimes you’ll hear the word “balm” interchanged with the term “salve.” A balm contains a high amount of essential oils, often delivering a perfumelike aroma when applied to the skin. It is also important that you spend time with the plants. Find an herb growing in your yard, or sit outside with a cup of herbal tea. What do you see? What does it smell like? When you drink tea made from the herb, how does it make you feel? Until you’ve spent time touching, seeing, smelling, and tasting the plant, your knowledge is incomplete. to 100 units of vitamin E are taken daily. The symptoms recur quickly if the vitamin is discontinued. Acne- Diaper Rash- Poor Circulation- Psoriasis- Rash- Shingles- Skin Conditions- Tetters- Wounds- Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Calamus) – Class 1, only for the asarone-free diploid rhizome. Class 2b for the triploid and tetraploid (AHP). CAN reports that the beta-asarone in the oil is carcinogenic and nephrotoxic, and may cause convulsions. AHP hints that the risks, like those of safrole, may not be as serious as the press would have us believe. Oil carcinogenic, convulsant; kidney damage and tremors. May potentiate MAOI therapy (CAN). Continue Reading →

Carvacrol

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Frees system from obstructions and toxins Bay-berry has a particular a?nity for the cardiovas-cular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems when they are overburdened by hardened mucus. Within the heart and cardiovascular system, bayberry works as an astringent and vessel toner, steadily increasing circulation and creating a positive outward flow of blood. Within the gas – trointestinal system, bayberry works as a tonic to resolve damp conditions and promote healthy breakdown and absorption. It pulls together excessive fluids and stimulates the release of toxins. Arthritis, Colic, Cystitis, Detoxification, Dyspepsia, Eyes, Gall Bladder, Gas Flatulence, Genito-Urinary Ailments, Glaucoma, Gout, Indigestion, Joint Pain, Kidneys, Late Menstruation, Menstrual Problems, Poor Digestion, Stomach Upset, Upset Stomach, Urinary Tract Problems, Venereal Disease, Water Retention, Worms The Benefit of using Carrot as a natural cure Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Sweet Birch) – Class 1 (AHP). Contraindications reported as edema due to cardiac or renal insufficiency (AEH). None reported (PIP). Activities (Scurvy-Grass) – Antibacterial ; Antiscorbutic ; Antiseptic ; Depurative ; Discutient ; Diuretic ; Irritant ; Rubefacient ; Stimulant ; Stomachic . Obesity may be described as a bodily condition characterised by excessive deposition or storage of fat in adipose tissue. It usually results from consumption of food in excess of physiological needs. Obesity is common among people in Western countries and among the higher income groups in India and other developing countries. Arthritis- Colic- Cystitis- Detoxification- Dyspepsia- Eyes- Gall Bladder- Gas Flatulence- Genito-Urinary Ailments- Glaucoma- Gout- Indigestion- Joint Pain- Kidneys- Late Menstruation- Menstrual Problems- Poor Digestion- Stomach Upset- Upset Stomach- Urinary Tract Problems- Venereal Disease- Water Retention- Worms- Hysteria is curable in nearly all cases. Since the causes of hysteria are both physical and mental, treatment should be directed toward both the body and the mind. Regard for one’s physical welfare is of primary importance. A healthy, well-functioning body is best able to keep the reasoning mind in control of the total organism. Continue Reading →

Boswellia Frankincense

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Activities (Wild Sunflower) – Antiasthmatic ; Antibacterial ; Antiedemic ; Antiinflammatory ; Antispasmodic ; Expectorant . Allergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Crohns, Diaper Rash, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Joint Pain, Muscle Cramps Spasms, Pain, Psoriasis, Rash, Shingles, Skin Conditions, Tetters, Wounds The Benefit of using Boswellia as a natural cure Synonyms – Phoradendron flavescens Nutt. ex Engelm., P. serotinum (Raf). M.C. Johnston, Viscum leucarpum Raf. Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Japanese Atractylodes) – Not covered (AHP; KOM). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). Exercise regularly. Although you may think sweating worsens acne, it is important for cleansing the blood and opening up channels to release toxicity. Allergies- Arthritis- Asthma- Crohns- Diaper Rash- Diarrhea- Gout- Inflammation- Joint Pain- Muscle Cramps Spasms- Pain- Psoriasis- Rash- Shingles- Skin Conditions- Tetters- Wounds- As our richest source of selenium, I think those who are not allergic to Brazilnuts or worried about heavy metals might benefit from three average Brazilnuts a day, which should provide 210 µg selenium. Therefore, I have entered many of the following indications based on the assumption that three Brazilnuts provide 200 µg selenium. Continue Reading →

Brazilian Guarana

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Activities (Wild Sunflower) – Antiasthmatic ; Antibacterial ; Antiedemic ; Antiinflammatory ; Antispasmodic ; Expectorant . Pain The Benefit of using Boswellia Frankincense as a natural cure Synonyms – Phoradendron flavescens Nutt. ex Engelm., P. serotinum (Raf). M.C. Johnston, Viscum leucarpum Raf. Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Japanese Atractylodes) – Not covered (AHP; KOM). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). Exercise regularly. Although you may think sweating worsens acne, it is important for cleansing the blood and opening up channels to release toxicity. Pain- As our richest source of selenium, I think those who are not allergic to Brazilnuts or worried about heavy metals might benefit from three average Brazilnuts a day, which should provide 210 µg selenium. Therefore, I have entered many of the following indications based on the assumption that three Brazilnuts provide 200 µg selenium. Continue Reading →

Butchers Broom

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Aromatase is a key enzyme in steroid hormone metabolism, and its inhibition may partially explain the activity of the roots in BPH. The polysaccharide fraction of the aqueous root extract show prolonged antiedemic and antiinflammatory activity (40 mg/kg orl rat). Ethanolic extract also inhibits elastase, a destructive enzyme in the inflammatory process (IC50=68 µg/ml). The isolectin (UDA), abundant in the roots, may contribute to the antiinflammatory and antiprostatic activity of the extracts. Aqueous extracts interfere with, dose-dependently (0.6-10 mg/ml), the binding of dihydrotestosterone to SHBG (with specific receptors on human prostatic membranes). The alcoholic extract, UDA, and stigmast-4-en-3-one were inactive. At concentrations of 0.1 mg/ml, some root extracts inhibited Na+, K+-ATPases 27.6-81.5%. Stigmast-4-en-3-one, stigmasterol, and campesterol inhibited Na+, K+-ATPases 23-67% at concentrations of 1-1000 µ M. Such inhibition may influence prostate cell metabolism and growth (Bombardelli and Morazzoni, 1997). Root polysaccharide extracts anticomplementary (IC50= Pain The Benefit of using Burpleurum Root as a natural cure Dosages (European Peony) – 1 tsp (~1 g) flower/cup water (APA; PH2; WIC); 30-40 grains seed for nightmare (FEL); 2 g seed (HHB); 3-12 g peony root (FAY); 1 oz root boiled in a pint of liquid (1 part “good gin”:2 parts water) (FEL); 1-30 drops root tincture (FEL); 0.3-0.6 g powder root for children (MAD); 5-15 drops tincture (MAD); 2-3 fluid oz 3-4 ×/day (FEL). any side effects from the 2-4 capsules or tablets I take a day, every day, without fail, for the prevention of the gout crisis. Celery herb, seed, and root unapproved for therapeutic application, as far as Germany’s Commission E is concerned. Activities (Chinese Senega Root) – Anticonvulsant ; Anxiolytic ; Bitter ; Cardiotonic ; Cerebrotonic ; Expectorant ; Sedative ; Tonic ; Tranquilizer . Pain- Dosages (Horseradish Tree) – 1 tsp root bark tincture in syrup every 3 hours for malaria and nephrosis (JFM). Continue Reading →

Bupleurum Root

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Virtually all supplemental GLA is derived from evening primrose, borage, or black currant seed oils. Many of the GLA supplements sold are actually labeled as “evening primrose,” “borage seed oil,” or “black currant seed oil,” with the actual quantity of GLA listed in fine print on the back of the label. As you might expect, each type of oil has its proponent, often because of financial interests. Diarrhea, Excessive Menstruation, Heart Disease The Benefit of using Bugleweed as a natural cure Induces sweating When administered in small amounts, a hot infusion of yarrow will open the skin to induce sweating by gently raising the body temperature, which in turn purifies the blood of bacterial or viral toxins, which cannot survive with the increased temperature. I loved reading an account from herbalist John Christopher (1976) about his administration of yarrow to his daugh-ter, who was sick with influenza. She had gone to their country home for a visit and had fallen ill, with a high fever, restlessness, and a headache. He had noticed yarrow growing nearby, collected it, and gave her hot yarrow tea, despite her initial protests. By the second dosage and within 20 minutes, she was perspiring freely. Within the hour she reported feeling better, and by morning she had recovered. is perfectly demonstrates the ease with which you can help someone with a safe, readily available resource with confidence in the knowledge of plant medicine. Contraindications Avoid large doses during preg-nancy. Allergic reactions in rare cases. highly resistant to this immune response, which can inflame the stomach wall and may eventually lead to an ulcer. Free radicals damage the DNA in stomach wall cells, increasing the chance of mutations, some of which could seed cancers. A well-balanced diet provides as abundance of minerals and vitamins. In refining cereals, grains and sugar, we have robbed them of their natural vitamins and minerals. The dietary sources of these nutrients are whole grains, cereals, bran and germ. It is the bran and germ which are removed in processing. To obtain a balance of nutrients, it is , therefore, necessary to avoid refined and processed foods but an intake of adequate green leafy vegetables which are an excellent source of many nutrients should be ensured. Diarrhea- Excessive Menstruation- Heart Disease- JFM); Nausea ; Nephrosis ; Ophthalmia ; Pain ; Paroxysm ; Pharyngosis ; Rash ; Rheumatism ; Scabies ; Sore ; Sore Throat ; Sting ; Tumor ; Ulcer ; Vomiting ; Wart ; Water Retention ; Wound . Continue Reading →

Blessed Thistle

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Extracts (Alexandrian Senna) – Possibly representing a negative case for my synergy proposition, “The toxicity of total extracts is greater than that of the individual sennosides. It has been proposed that the laxative and toxic components of senna could be separated” (CAN). Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flu Virus, Heart Disease, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactation, Late Menstruation, Poor Circulation, Poor Digestion, Stomach, Stomach Upset, Travelers Diarrhea, Upset Stomach, Water Retention, Worms The Benefit of using Blessed Thistle as a natural cure Syrups are the best way to administer cough medicine. Typical herbs used for making syrups are liquorice, thyme, marshmallow root, rose, mullein and hyssop. You can use either dry or fresh herbs or a mixture of the two. I recommend using a single herb per syrup, apart from thyme and liquorice where you can mix the herbs half-and-half. Supports the bladder Poplar bark has a unique ability when working on the bladder, because it seems to target both the function and structure of the organ itself. In cases such as incontinence, when many variables come into play-overactivity, bladder wall punctuation, sensitivity, sphincter tone-poplar is an excel-lent choice for healing the entire bladder. Many practitioners use it for a bladder or kidney that is easily stimulated by emotions such as fear, nervousness, or anxiety. Dosages (Lobelia) – 100 mg leaf as expectorant (AHP); 2-6 tsp fresh leaf (PED); 1-3 g dry leaf (PED); 2 g dry leaf:10 ml alcohol/10 ml water (PED); 0.2-0.6 g herb, or in tea, 3 ×/day (CAN); 50-600 mg herb/day (HHB); maximum dose 100 mg dry herb up to 3 ×/day (MAD); 4-10 drops herb 3 ×/day with water or juice (NH); 0.2-0.6 ml liquid herb extract (1:1 in 50% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 0.6-2.0 ml herb tincture (BPC) (CAN); 1-4 ml lobelia tincture (1:10 in dilute acetic acid) (CAN); 10-20 drops (0.5-1 g) leaf tincture, up to several ×/day (MAD). Diarrhea- Dyspepsia- Flu Virus- Heart Disease- Indigestion- Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Lactation- Late Menstruation- Poor Circulation- Poor Digestion- Stomach- Stomach Upset- Travelers Diarrhea- Upset Stomach- Water Retention- Worms- Fish oils have at least two other cardiovascular benefits: they are mild and natural blood thinners, and they help maintain a normal heart rhythm. Continue Reading →

Bitterwood

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Activities (Black Nightshade) – Alterative ; Analgesic ; Anesthetic ; Antipyretic ; Antispasmodic ; Antiulcer ; Aperitif ; Aphrodisiac ; Cholagogue ; Collyrium ; Depurative ; Diaphoretic ; Diuretic ; Emetic ; Emmenagogue ; Emollient ; Expectorant ; Hypotensive ; Laxative ; Narcotic ; Poison ; Sedative ; Tonic ; Tranquilizer . Indigestion, Poor Digestion, Stomach Upset, Upset Stomach The Benefit of using Bitterwood as a natural cure Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Ignatius Bean) – Not covered (AHP). One bean can poison (1.5 mg strychnine = 30-50 mg seed) and generate anxiety, backache, enhanced reflexes, equilibrium disorders, heightened sense perception, pain, and stiff neck; then comes convulsions, dyspnea, and twitching. Lethal dose ca. 50 mg strychnine (1-2 g seed) (PH2). • In stage 4 sleep, there is occasional body movement, the eyes are quiet, you are in a state of deepest sleep, and it is most difficult to awaken. There is virtually no recall of dreams, and thought processes are minimal. Bodily functions continue to slow. Indigestion- Poor Digestion- Stomach Upset- Upset Stomach- Continue Reading →

Black Currant Oil

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Sterility may also be caused by loss of essential glands or organs of reproduction or a decrease in their functions, brought about by a variety of fators such as surgical injuries, tumour, excessive radiation and lack of normal menstrual cycle. Obesity or emaciation due either to dietetic errors or faulty metabolism are yet other factors which can contribute to female sterility. Cholesterol, Circulation The Benefit of using Black Currant Oil as a natural cure Because many of us have unconsciously developed a habit of relying on dysfunctional breathing patterns as strategies for dealing with stress, relaxing and allowing a normal breathing pattern can sometimes leave one feeling vulnerable in times of stress. If you find that this happens, then I suggest that you relax your muscles even more deeply. Allow an effortless, easy, relaxed normal breathing pattern to occur. Not long ago, an article was published disproving the generally accepted idea that all coumarin-containing plants are anticoagulants. Here is the backstory. In the early twentieth century, an investigation was initiated to determine why cows sometimes died of spontaneous bleeding after eating sweet clover (a plant containing relatively high amounts of coumarin). Scientists discovered that the metabolite of coumarin, dicoumarol, was created only when the plant was in contact with several different types of fungi-meaning that the blood-thinning action was created only when sweet clover and a mushroom or fungi of some sort come together. The article stated that sweet clover without this mushroom interaction does not produce the anticoagulant action. Drink chamomile and meadowsweet tea, mixed in equal proportions (for precautions see page 47). Adults: 3 cups a day, reducing to 1 cup a day once symptoms improve Cholesterol- Circulation- Children have essentially been weaned on soft drinks and calorie-dense fast-food restaurant fare. “Super-size” meals lead to super-size children and adults. Continue Reading →

Black Walnut Leaf

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Sterility may also be caused by loss of essential glands or organs of reproduction or a decrease in their functions, brought about by a variety of fators such as surgical injuries, tumour, excessive radiation and lack of normal menstrual cycle. Obesity or emaciation due either to dietetic errors or faulty metabolism are yet other factors which can contribute to female sterility. Canker Sores, Cold Sores, Lack of Appetite The Benefit of using Black Walnut Leaf as a natural cure Because many of us have unconsciously developed a habit of relying on dysfunctional breathing patterns as strategies for dealing with stress, relaxing and allowing a normal breathing pattern can sometimes leave one feeling vulnerable in times of stress. If you find that this happens, then I suggest that you relax your muscles even more deeply. Allow an effortless, easy, relaxed normal breathing pattern to occur. Not long ago, an article was published disproving the generally accepted idea that all coumarin-containing plants are anticoagulants. Here is the backstory. In the early twentieth century, an investigation was initiated to determine why cows sometimes died of spontaneous bleeding after eating sweet clover (a plant containing relatively high amounts of coumarin). Scientists discovered that the metabolite of coumarin, dicoumarol, was created only when the plant was in contact with several different types of fungi-meaning that the blood-thinning action was created only when sweet clover and a mushroom or fungi of some sort come together. The article stated that sweet clover without this mushroom interaction does not produce the anticoagulant action. Drink chamomile and meadowsweet tea, mixed in equal proportions (for precautions see page 47). Adults: 3 cups a day, reducing to 1 cup a day once symptoms improve Canker Sores- Cold Sores- Lack of Appetite- Children have essentially been weaned on soft drinks and calorie-dense fast-food restaurant fare. “Super-size” meals lead to super-size children and adults. Continue Reading →

Black Walnut Hull

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Sterility may also be caused by loss of essential glands or organs of reproduction or a decrease in their functions, brought about by a variety of fators such as surgical injuries, tumour, excessive radiation and lack of normal menstrual cycle. Obesity or emaciation due either to dietetic errors or faulty metabolism are yet other factors which can contribute to female sterility. Cold Sores, Constipation, Diaper Rash, Diarrhea, Excessive Menstruation, Gas Flatulence, Genito-Urinary Ailments, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Psoriasis, Rash, Shingles, Skin Conditions, Tetters, Travelers Diarrhea, Urinary Tract Problems, Venereal Disease, Warts, Worms, Wounds, Yeast Infections The Benefit of using Black Walnut Hull as a natural cure Because many of us have unconsciously developed a habit of relying on dysfunctional breathing patterns as strategies for dealing with stress, relaxing and allowing a normal breathing pattern can sometimes leave one feeling vulnerable in times of stress. If you find that this happens, then I suggest that you relax your muscles even more deeply. Allow an effortless, easy, relaxed normal breathing pattern to occur. Not long ago, an article was published disproving the generally accepted idea that all coumarin-containing plants are anticoagulants. Here is the backstory. In the early twentieth century, an investigation was initiated to determine why cows sometimes died of spontaneous bleeding after eating sweet clover (a plant containing relatively high amounts of coumarin). Scientists discovered that the metabolite of coumarin, dicoumarol, was created only when the plant was in contact with several different types of fungi-meaning that the blood-thinning action was created only when sweet clover and a mushroom or fungi of some sort come together. The article stated that sweet clover without this mushroom interaction does not produce the anticoagulant action. Drink chamomile and meadowsweet tea, mixed in equal proportions (for precautions see page 47). Adults: 3 cups a day, reducing to 1 cup a day once symptoms improve Cold Sores- Constipation- Diaper Rash- Diarrhea- Excessive Menstruation- Gas Flatulence- Genito-Urinary Ailments- Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Psoriasis- Rash- Shingles- Skin Conditions- Tetters- Travelers Diarrhea- Urinary Tract Problems- Venereal Disease- Warts- Worms- Wounds- Yeast Infections- Children have essentially been weaned on soft drinks and calorie-dense fast-food restaurant fare. “Super-size” meals lead to super-size children and adults. Continue Reading →

Black Cohosh Root

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Sterility may also be caused by loss of essential glands or organs of reproduction or a decrease in their functions, brought about by a variety of fators such as surgical injuries, tumour, excessive radiation and lack of normal menstrual cycle. Obesity or emaciation due either to dietetic errors or faulty metabolism are yet other factors which can contribute to female sterility. Hormone Balance The Benefit of using Black Cohosh Root as a natural cure Because many of us have unconsciously developed a habit of relying on dysfunctional breathing patterns as strategies for dealing with stress, relaxing and allowing a normal breathing pattern can sometimes leave one feeling vulnerable in times of stress. If you find that this happens, then I suggest that you relax your muscles even more deeply. Allow an effortless, easy, relaxed normal breathing pattern to occur. Not long ago, an article was published disproving the generally accepted idea that all coumarin-containing plants are anticoagulants. Here is the backstory. In the early twentieth century, an investigation was initiated to determine why cows sometimes died of spontaneous bleeding after eating sweet clover (a plant containing relatively high amounts of coumarin). Scientists discovered that the metabolite of coumarin, dicoumarol, was created only when the plant was in contact with several different types of fungi-meaning that the blood-thinning action was created only when sweet clover and a mushroom or fungi of some sort come together. The article stated that sweet clover without this mushroom interaction does not produce the anticoagulant action. Drink chamomile and meadowsweet tea, mixed in equal proportions (for precautions see page 47). Adults: 3 cups a day, reducing to 1 cup a day once symptoms improve Hormone Balance- Children have essentially been weaned on soft drinks and calorie-dense fast-food restaurant fare. “Super-size” meals lead to super-size children and adults. Continue Reading →

Black Haw Bark

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Sterility may also be caused by loss of essential glands or organs of reproduction or a decrease in their functions, brought about by a variety of fators such as surgical injuries, tumour, excessive radiation and lack of normal menstrual cycle. Obesity or emaciation due either to dietetic errors or faulty metabolism are yet other factors which can contribute to female sterility. PMS The Benefit of using Black Haw Bark as a natural cure Because many of us have unconsciously developed a habit of relying on dysfunctional breathing patterns as strategies for dealing with stress, relaxing and allowing a normal breathing pattern can sometimes leave one feeling vulnerable in times of stress. If you find that this happens, then I suggest that you relax your muscles even more deeply. Allow an effortless, easy, relaxed normal breathing pattern to occur. Not long ago, an article was published disproving the generally accepted idea that all coumarin-containing plants are anticoagulants. Here is the backstory. In the early twentieth century, an investigation was initiated to determine why cows sometimes died of spontaneous bleeding after eating sweet clover (a plant containing relatively high amounts of coumarin). Scientists discovered that the metabolite of coumarin, dicoumarol, was created only when the plant was in contact with several different types of fungi-meaning that the blood-thinning action was created only when sweet clover and a mushroom or fungi of some sort come together. The article stated that sweet clover without this mushroom interaction does not produce the anticoagulant action. Drink chamomile and meadowsweet tea, mixed in equal proportions (for precautions see page 47). Adults: 3 cups a day, reducing to 1 cup a day once symptoms improve PMS- Children have essentially been weaned on soft drinks and calorie-dense fast-food restaurant fare. “Super-size” meals lead to super-size children and adults. Continue Reading →

Bee Propolis

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Alaea Hawaiian sea salt is used almost exclusively in native Hawaiian dishes such as kalua pig and jerky. It adds a distinctive salty flavor to meats and savory dishes. Anti-Inflammatory, Cancer, Underactive Thyroid The Benefit of using Bee Propolis as a natural cure In the beginning, two juice meals may be replaced by milk and fruits. Then gradually juice meals may be substituted by a balanced-diet. As people recover, such large dosages of vitamin C become excessive and cause diarrhea, a sign that the dosage should be reduced. However, huge 202 Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Linden) – Class 1 (AHP). None reported (KOM; PIP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). Anti-Inflammatory- Cancer- Underactive Thyroid- Although anti-inflammatory drugs can be therapeutically useful at times, they treat symptoms and not the causes of disease, and some even speed the progression of inflammatory diseases. The side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs derive from the fact that they are biochemical inter-lopers that disrupt, rather than enhance, the normal functions of the body. Continue Reading →

Birch Bark

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No, you’re not having a heart attack. No, it’s not the lemon juice that’s making you feel acidic. No, it’s not too much food either. If you experience any or all of these symptoms, it could mean that you have acid reflux or even gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Gout, Prostate The Benefit of using Birch Bark as a natural cure For example, amyloid beta protein, which strangles brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease, releases large numbers of free radicals that injure brain cells, according to research by Ashley I. Bush, M.D., Ph.D., a neu-rology researcher at Harvard Medical School. In an experiment with brain cells from rats, Allan Butterfield, Ph.D., a professor of chemistry at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, found that vitamin E prevented the formation of free radicals in brain cells and protected them from the toxic effects of amyloid beta protein. The benefits of vitamin E were demonstrated by Mary Sano, Ph.D., of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, in a study of 342 patients with advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Some of the patients received 2,000 IU of vitamin E Dosages (Pimpinella) – 0.5-10 g root (HHB); 6-12 g dry root (KOM); 6-12 (-15) g root tincture (1:5) (KOM; PH2); 10-15 drops root tincture (MAD); 1 tsp (4.6 g) herb in wine (MAD). Fortunately today this treatment offers options not available before the past two decades. Until the 1990s surgery was the primary treatment and radiation was coming into its prime. Today, there is quite effective medical treatment for this disorder. Gout- Prostate- Because of the cytotoxic constituents in this and related species, its use in pregnancy and lactation is to be avoided (CAN). Do not use during pregnancy (WAM). Should not be used by children under 1 year of age (WAM). Not for use more than 7 days (WAM). May cause diarrhea or nausea in large doses (WAM). In the book Adverse Effects of Herbal Drug s (De Smet et al., 1993), we read that all Eupatorium species containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids are, in principle, hazardous for mankind. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). Continue Reading →

Barley Grass

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Following ingestion of cinnamon, contact dermatosis may flare up. Eugenol has been reported to be irritant and a weak tumor promoter. EO LD50 690 mg/kg der (CAN). Perhaps second only to some varieties of clove (up to 20% eugenol), cinnamon (to 3.8%) is a major source of eugenol. Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Detoxification, Diaper Rash, Digestion, Dyspepsia, Energy, Fatigue, Halitosis, Immunity, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, PH Levels, Poor Digestion, Psoriasis, Rash, Shingles, Skin Conditions, Stomach Upset, Tetters, Travelers Diarrhea, Ulcers, Upset Stomach, Wounds The Benefit of using Barley Grass as a natural cure Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Licorice) – Class 2b, 2c, 2d. “Contraindicated in heart disease, diabetics, hypertensives, hepatoses, and nephroses” (O’Brien, 1998). Commission E reports contraindications: cholestatic liver diseases, liver cirrhosis, hypertension, hypokalemia, severe renal insufficiency, and pregnancy. May potentiate thiazide diuretics, stimulant laxatives, cardiac glycosides, and cortisol (AHP; WAM). Too much (>50 g/day) can raise the blood pressure, cause sodium and water retention, and lower potassium levels too far. May result in pseudoaldosterianism. Adverse effects reported in M30: amenorrhea, cardiac arrest, congestive A number of other antioxidant supplements might also be protective, including vitamin C, coenzyme Q , and alpha-lipoic acid. Specific 10 Hyperthyroidism with goiter traced to the use of the isothiocyanates in mustard (APA). Delaneyite nitpickologists will doubtless clamber to put the same goitrogenic warning on all members of the mustard family as well as papaya, caper, and nasturtium. Anti-Inflammatory-
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heat, inflammation, congestion, and swelling. Wild cherry is e?ective where there is increased capillary irritation and blood congestion. Continue Reading →

Avena Sativa

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Synonyms: Rhamnus zizyphus L., Ziziphus sativa Gaertn., Z. spinosa (Bunge) Hu ex F. H. Chen, Z. vulgaris Lam., Z. vulgaris var. spinosa Bunge, Z. zizyphus (L.) Meikle. Cholesterol High, Constipation, Diarrhea The Benefit of using Avena Sativa as a natural cure Dr. N.A. Ferri, an eminent physician remarks – “Lecithin has a versatile function in life. It is an extremely important factor in the digestion and oxidation of fats, thus creating more muscle and glandular activity, resulting in greater body exertion and less fat accumulations. Lecithin is essential not only for tissue integrity of the nervous and glandular system in all living cells, but has been regarded as also the most effective generator and regenerator of great physical, mental and glandular activity. Shattered nerves, depleted brain power, waning activity of vital glands, find in lecithin, especially in the cellular structure of the nervous system and endocrine glands a source of dynamic energy.” Cholesterol High- Constipation- Diarrhea- Continue Reading →

Apple Pectin

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Dosages (Mallow) – 1.5 g flower/cup water (HHB); up to 5 g flower/day (HHB); 5 g flower or leaf/day (PIP); 2-3 tsp (3.2-4.8 g) leaf in cold tea (MAD); 3-5 g/cup 2-3 ×/day (PH2); 2-8 ml liquid extract (PNC). Constipation, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Travelers Diarrhea The Benefit of using Apple Pectin as a natural cure Foods are classified as acid-producing or alkaline-producing depending on their reaction on the urine. Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium present in foods contribute to the alkaline effect, while sulphur, phosphorous and chlorine contribute to the acidic effect. Depending on the pre-dominating constituents in a particular food, it is classified as acid-forming or alkaline-forming. In many ways, The Inflammation Syndrome expands on the concepts described in my previous book Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance. Far more than genes, poor eating habits are at the core of most modern degenerative disorders, including chronic inflammation. The Inflammation Syndrome is supported by hundreds of scientific studies and by successful clinical experiences, many of which you will read. Some of my scientific references are at the back of this book, and I encourage you to share all of them with your physician. Activities (Temu Lawak) – Antiinflammatory ; Antitumor ; Aperitif ; Carminative ; Cholagogue ; Choleretic ; Cox-2 Inhibitor ; Emmenagogue ; Litholytic ; Stomachic ; Tonic . Constipation- Diarrhea- Gastritis- Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Travelers Diarrhea- dative ; Antiinflammatory ; Antipyretic ; Antirheumatic ; Aperitif ; Bitter ; Choleretic ; Depurative ; Digestive ; Diuretic ; Hypocholesterolemic ; Hypotensive ; Hypouricemic ; Laxative ; Secretagogue ; Sedative ; Tonic ; Uricolytic ; Uterocontractant . Continue Reading →

Arnica Flower Oil

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Activities (Hairy Strophanthus) – Antiaggregant ; Antibacterial ; Anxiolytic ; Aphrodisiac ; Cardiotonic ; Cicatrizant ; Curare ; Digitalic ; Diuretic ; Lactagogue ; Laxative ; Negative Chronotropic ; Negative Dromotropic ; Positive Bathmotropic ; Positive Inotropic ; Pediculicide ; Piscicide (1; H Pain The Benefit of using Arnica Flower Oil as a natural cure Sit erect on the floor, with your legs outstretched. Fold your leg back. Place your left foot under the right hip. Similarly, fold back the right leg and cross your right foot over your left thigh. Place your right heel against the left hip. Both soles should face backwards, one over the other. Now interlock your hands behind your back. See to it that if your right leg is over the left, then your right elbow should face upward and the left elbow downward. Activities (Monkshood) – Analgesic ; Anesthetic ; Antiinflammatory ; Antineuralgic ; Antipyretic ; Antiseptic ; Arrhythmigenic ; Bradycardic ; Cardiotonic ; Cardiotoxic ; Diaphoretic ; Diuretic ; Emetic ; Hypotensive ; Immunomodulator ; Insecticide ; Mydriatic ; Narcotic ; Paralytic ; Pediculicide ; Poison ; Positive Inotropic ; Sialagogue ; Toxic . before a fatty meal, it has been found that the fats in the blood return to normal in a short time, in the same way they do in younger people.” Pain- Carpentry If you are talented with your hands and have a creative urge, consider carpentry or model-building. What can be more satisfying and distress-reducing than to see your own creations come to life as you build with woods and tools? Continue Reading →

Althea Root

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Aromatase is a key enzyme in steroid hormone metabolism, and its inhibition may partially explain the activity of the roots in BPH. The polysaccharide fraction of the aqueous root extract show prolonged antiedemic and antiinflammatory activity (40 mg/kg orl rat). Ethanolic extract also inhibits elastase, a destructive enzyme in the inflammatory process (IC50=68 µg/ml). The isolectin (UDA), abundant in the roots, may contribute to the antiinflammatory and antiprostatic activity of the extracts. Aqueous extracts interfere with, dose-dependently (0.6-10 mg/ml), the binding of dihydrotestosterone to SHBG (with specific receptors on human prostatic membranes). The alcoholic extract, UDA, and stigmast-4-en-3-one were inactive. At concentrations of 0.1 mg/ml, some root extracts inhibited Na+, K+-ATPases 27.6-81.5%. Stigmast-4-en-3-one, stigmasterol, and campesterol inhibited Na+, K+-ATPases 23-67% at concentrations of 1-1000 µ M. Such inhibition may influence prostate cell metabolism and growth (Bombardelli and Morazzoni, 1997). Root polysaccharide extracts anticomplementary (IC50= Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Travelers Diarrhea The Benefit of using Althea Root as a natural cure Dosages (European Peony) – 1 tsp (~1 g) flower/cup water (APA; PH2; WIC); 30-40 grains seed for nightmare (FEL); 2 g seed (HHB); 3-12 g peony root (FAY); 1 oz root boiled in a pint of liquid (1 part “good gin”:2 parts water) (FEL); 1-30 drops root tincture (FEL); 0.3-0.6 g powder root for children (MAD); 5-15 drops tincture (MAD); 2-3 fluid oz 3-4 ×/day (FEL). any side effects from the 2-4 capsules or tablets I take a day, every day, without fail, for the prevention of the gout crisis. Celery herb, seed, and root unapproved for therapeutic application, as far as Germany’s Commission E is concerned. Activities (Chinese Senega Root) – Anticonvulsant ; Anxiolytic ; Bitter ; Cardiotonic ; Cerebrotonic ; Expectorant ; Sedative ; Tonic ; Tranquilizer . Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Travelers Diarrhea- Dosages (Horseradish Tree) – 1 tsp root bark tincture in syrup every 3 hours for malaria and nephrosis (JFM). Continue Reading →