Willow Bark
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 →