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Feed Your Body Right: Understanding Your Individual Body Chemistry for Proper Nutrition Without Guesswork Lendon H. Smith, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Herbal treatments: Angelica, ginkgo biloba, Siberian ginseng, Panax ginseng, dandelion, gentian, horehound, licorice, Cassia, parsley, saw palmetto. ALCOHOLISM Allopathic control: Alcoholics Anonymous, tranquilizers. Natural control: Change diet—eat every two to three hours— extra protein, add vitamins A, C and B-complex, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and L-glutamine. No sugar. Rule out food sensitivities and hypoglycemia. Acupuncture. Herbal remedies: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Nux vomica, Avena sativa. ALOPECIA Allopathic control: Local injections of cortisone.

Herbs: Rosemary, Euphrasia rostokoviana, Salvia officinalis, ginkgo. MENIERE'S SYNDROME (Tinnitus) Allopathic control: Tranquilizers. Natural control: Rule out aluminum and lead poisoning; control hypoglycemia; reduce fats and cholesterol; no sugar; add vitamins A, D, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, bioflavonoids, niacin, B-complex, essential fatty acids. MENOPAUSE Allopathic control: Synthetic estrogen, tranquilizers. Natural control: Check for low thyroid. Control hypoglycemia; rub natural progesterone cream on the skin.

Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition Larry Trivieri, Jr. See book keywords and concepts

Chelation therapy, acupuncture, and herbal remedies such as hawthorn berries, ginkgo biloba, garlic, and cayenne35 may also be effective in the treatment of heart disease. Rebuilding Brainpower As a person ages, a number of changes typically occur that can impair many aspects of mental function, such as perceptual speed, reaction time, visual-spatial abilities, fluency with words, certain memory functions, and some types of attention.

Best results are seen when chelation therapy is administered in conjunction with a program of oral supplements, such as ginkgo biloba and phosphatidyl serine, which act as oral chelators in the body. Chelation therapy has been used safely on more than one million patients in the United States over the past 50 years,1 but EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), the drug used during the infusions, has yet to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for anything other than lead and heavy metal toxicity and the treatment of hypercalcemia.

Helpful nutritional supplements include coenzyme Q10, vitamins B6, C, and E, evening primrose oil, zinc, and selenium. • ginkgo biloba has been shown to improve circulation and increase mental capacity. • Stop smoking (smokers have four times the risk of developing Alzheimer's), avoid products with aluminum, make every effort to purify the living environment of toxins, and avoid foods containing preservatives and artificial colors.

Standardized extracts of ginkgo have been shown in numerous double-blind studies to greatly improve the supply of blood and oxygen to the brain (cerebral vascular insufficiency) and improve brain function.31 • Ginseng has the ability to improve mental function and stamina as well as physical stamina. Siberian ginseng is most often recommended to improve mental function.54 • Vinpocetine, an extract found in the periwinkle plant (Vinca minor), is a vasodilator and cerebral metabolic enhancer.

Take one 40 mg tablet of ginkgo or two capsules of ginger three times a day. HOMEOPATHY: Gelsemium, Phosphorus, Cocculus, Aconite, Nat. mur., Sulfur, Silicea, Lycopodium, Belladonna. REFLEXOLOGY: Ear reflex, neck, cervicals, big toes. Professional Care The following therapies should only be provided by a qualified health professional. Chiropractic / Craniosacral Therapy / Environmental Medicine / Hypnotherapy / Magnetic Field Therapy / Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy / Naturopathic Medicine / Osteopathic Medicine / Traditional Chinese Medicine VIRAL INFECTIONS Infection by a virus.

NUTRITIONAL THERAPY: "Vitamin B complex (two times daily) •Vitamin B6 (100 mg daily) • Niacin or vitamin B3 (30 mg three times daily) • Vitamin C plus bioflavonoids and rutin • ginkgo biloba extract (120 mg daily) • Ginger capsules. For prevention of acute attack, take six tablets several hours before suspected episode. During an attack, take 3-6, two to three times daily on empty stomach. For prevention in general in a prone individual, take two tablets, twice daily on an empty stomach, not to be taken for more than one month.

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

In this study ginkgo was significantly more effective than placebo in improving tolerance to high altitude and preventing typical symptoms of altitude sickness.11 prove or stabilize a number of daily living and cognitive functions in elderly patients with mild to severe dementia due either to Alzheimer's disease or multi-infarct dementia. The authors of the study suggested that the improvements seen in patients with Alzheimer's could be equated to a six-month delay in the disease's progression.

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier See book keywords and concepts

The husk of the ginkgo seed is _ removed before use Seeds are prescribed by the Chinese for urinary problems and wheezing. Key Preparations & Their Uses Cautions Do not exceed the dose. May Restricted herb in some countries. ¦ toxic reactions it taken to exc Tincture of leaves (to make, p. 291). For poor circulation, take 1 tsp 2—3 times a day with water. Tablets Take for poor circulation and memory los: Decoction of the seeds is used by herbalists to treat wheezing. Fluid extract An extract from the fresh leaves is prescribed by medical herbalists for asthma.

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

Naturopathic doctors and herbalists often prescribe the extract along with other cardiovascular tonics, including hawthorn, ginkgo, vitamin C, and grape seed extract, all of which help to strengthen the collagen of the veins. In Germany, the horse chestnut constituent aescin is a registered drug. Physicians recommend it for many problems associated with local edema, including carpal tunnel syndrome and back injuries. In hospitals, aescin is often given by injection to treat severe head trauma and to reduce swelling after surgery.

Feed Your Body Right: Understanding Your Individual Body Chemistry for Proper Nutrition Without Guesswork Lendon H. Smith, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Herbs: Hawthorne berries, chickweed, cayenne, Crataegus oxya-cantha, cactus grande, Digitalis purpurea, Scilla maritima, linden flower, ginkgo. HEARTBURN Allopathic control: Antacids, rule out ulcer, hiatal hernia. Natural control: No fried foods, fats, sugar, processed spicy food. Food sensitivity is a common cause. Herbal cures: Licorice root, slippery elm. HEAVY METAL POISONING Allopathic control: Chelation, avoidance.

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

As with herbs like garlic, ginkgo, and turmeric, ginger inhibits platelet-activating factor (PAF), a naturally occurring substance in the body that is essential to blood clotting and inflammatory processes. While adequate levels of PAF are needed to maintain proper body function, excess PAF has been implicated in the development of many conditions, including heart disease, allergies, asthma, and inflammatory disorders such as psoriasis. History Possibly one of the first plants to be cultivated by humankind, ginger has been employed and valued by nearly every major culture in the world.

Breast Cancer? Breath Health! The Wise Woman Way Susun S. Weed See book keywords and concepts

For the brain: ginkgo leaf tincture (120 drops), oatstraw infusion, lemon balm tea, rosemary tea, lavender tea, mint or sage infusion (no more than 1 cup), skullcap tincture (5-25 drops), red clover blossom infusion, almonds, orange peel. See Materia Medica for doses not listed. Infusion dose is 1-4 cups daily. J evening primrose oil was still alive three years later. Evening primrose oil is usually 9 percent GLA (gamma-linoleic acid) which has been shown to prevent the proliferation of malignant cells and to reduce the growth rate of breast cancer in rats.

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No other known circulation enhancer, natural or synthetic, can increase blood flow not only to healthy areas of the brain but also to areas already damaged by disease or injury. ginkgo leaf extract also improves circulation to the limbs, reducing symptoms such as coldness, numbness, and cramping, and increasing pain-free walking distance in people with peripheral artery disease.

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And try memory-enhancing ginkgo tincture, 25 drops several times a day. • Local anesthesia can collapse small blood vessels. As it wears off, they can hemorrhage, causing swelling and discoloration. To prevent or treat this problem, wet a washcloth with drugstore witch hazel and lay it on the incision. For a stronger effect, soak the cloth in an infusion of witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiand) or oak bark. Step 1. Collect Information •k The extent of your scar is determined largely by how the incision is closed. Staples make big scars. Little subcutaneous stitches make nearly invisible scars.

Memory loss: ginkgo leaf tincture, 25 drops 3 times daily. • Menstrual flooding: 15-25 drops, as needed, even hourly, of witch hazel, lady's mantle, or shepherd's purse tincture. • Induced tumors (Cytoxan, melphalan): Selenium prevents. • Nerve damage, nerve pain, loss of reflexes, hearing loss (cisplatin, vincristine, vinblastine): Oatstraw infusion. • Skin discoloration (Adria, Cytoxan, and 5-Flu): Infused herbal oils, e.g., comfrey, plantain; see page 61. • Sun sensitivity (Methtrx): Infused oil of chaparral or St. Joan's wort. Chemotherapy can reactivate radiation burns.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Other plant supplements such as ginkgo biloba and American ginseng provide antiaging benefits and aid in preventing cerebral disorders. Perhaps surprisingly, restriction of food in general has been shown to slow the aging process in animals, suggesting that caloric intake should be lessened with increasing age. More specifically, excess sucrose in the diet may accelerate aging, inducing hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia. Studies suggest that mental deterioration in Alzheimer's patients can be slowed by supplementation of iron, vitamins B6 and B12, coenzyme Q10, and acetyl-L-carnitine.

In a study of 40 patients, 20 were treated with 80 mg of ginkgo biloba extract for 3 months rather than with a placebo. After 1 month of this double-blind study, the treated patients showed significant improvement in memory and attention, psychopathology, psychomotor performance, functional dynamics, and neurophysiology. B. Hofferberth, "The Efficacy of Egb 761 in Patients with Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study on Different Levels of Investigation," Human Psychopharmacology 9 (1994): 215-22.

Taillandier et at, "Traitement des troubles du vieillissement cerebral par l'extrait de ginkgo biloba: Etude longitudinale multicentrique a double insu face au placebo," Presse Med 15, no. 31 (Sept. 25, 1986): 1583-87. Animal research showing that aged garlic extract improves memory acquisition suggests that the extract may be useful for humans. T. Moriguchi et at, "Prolongation of Life Span and Improved Learning in the Senescence Accelerated Mouse Produced by Aged Garlic Extract," Biol. Pharm. Bull. 17, no. 12 (December 1994): 1589-94.

The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications Christian Ratsch See book keywords and concepts

Because ginkgo is now regarded as a brain tonic, the extract is often added to so-called brain foods and to herbal ecstasy. (Copperplate engraving from Kaempfer, Amoenitates Exoticae, 1712) 423 A pharmacognostic study conducted at the Pharmaceutical Institute in Bern (Switzerland) was unable to identify this component as a raw drug obtained from Myristica spp. (Leitner 1995, 6). Angelica dahurica (Fisch. ex Hoffm.) Benth. et Hook. f. Carthamus tinctorius L. Epimedium grandiflorum C. Morr. Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. et M. Perry [syn. Eugenia caryophyllus (Spreng.) Bull et Harr.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Rhubarb, garlic, cucumber vine, hawthorn, Crataegus pinnatifida, and ginkgo are heart-protective plants; berberine has proven to help regulate the heartbeat. Patients given gugulipid supplements showed a significant drop in total cholesterol. Ajoene, derived from garlic, and gingerol, derived from ginger root, inhibit clotting. Other, less concrete treatment modalities effective in fighting hypertension and heart disease include acupuncture, reflexology, and biofeedback. (See below.

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

Intermittent claudication: Trental vs. ginkgo biloba extract. American journal of Natural Medicine 1995; 2(1): 10-13. 16. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, et al., eds. American Herbal Products Association Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1997.

The Way of Herbs Michael Tierra See book keywords and concepts

In fact, just about any condition that could be ameliorated with increased blood flow is likely to benefit from the regular use of ginkgo leaf. The potency of the European extract that has demonstrated effectiveness is a 50-to-l extract (50 parts of the leaves to make one part extract). This is then standardized to 24% of the flavone glycosides. To date, there are literally hundreds of scientific studies attesting to the benefits of using this 24% concentrated extract. *Amanda McQuade, "Strange and Beautiful Gingko," Let's Live, vol. 56, #5 (June 1988), pp. 80-83.

The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems the Editors of PREVENTION See book keywords and concepts

At the same time that ginkgo increases blood flow to the brain, however, it also boosts blood flow elsewhere, including the fingers and toes, according to Monique Martin, D.O., a doctor of osteo- 148 Healing with Herbs Cause: Cold hands and feet are a normal response to a cold environment, but chronically cold extremities can be blamed on menopause, thyroid problems, low iron, less-than-optimal circulation, or a vascular disorder known as Raynaud's disease. Incidence: Circulatory problems increase with age, making cold hands and feet more common in the elderly.

The circulation boost from ginkgo doesn't happen immediately. Germany's Commission E, which evaluates herbs for safety and effectiveness, has determined that the effects take at least 6 weeks to build. Also, you won't have to take it forever. Try it for 6 to 8 weeks. If you notice improvement, you can continue to take it for 3 months, then discontinue use. Cold Sores .Zn ancient Rome, an outbreak of cold sores prompted one emperor to forbid kissing in public ceremonies.

Native to China, the ginkgo tree is thought to be the oldest tree on the planet, originating more than 190 million years ago. Diarrhea Is there anything as humbling as an attack of diarrhea? Since early childhood, we've taught ourselves that when nature calls, we put that call on hold until we're ready to deal with it. Not so with diarrhea. A bout of diarrhea will not be ignored, and nature reminds us abruptly and clearly that she's back in charge. Acute diarrhea usually lasts from a few hours to 2 to 3 days; in some cases, it can go on for as long as 3 weeks.

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook James Green See book keywords and concepts

However, although this technique makes sense when extracting very mild herbs such as Cleavers, Mullein blossoms, Plantain, Nettle leaf, Red Clover blossoms, or even ginkgo, with most plants, if one does the initial maceration properly and is using good-quality herb, double maceration is really unnecessary, and, in my opinion, needlessly squanders a lot of good herb. Drug "Drug" comes from the Dutch word droog, meaning dried plant. Strictly speaking, a drug is a dried medicinal plant containing its entire ingredients.

The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants Michael T. Murray, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Other herbs that may be of benefit include ginkgo biloba, Panax ginseng, Pygeum africanum, and saw palmetto. Insomnia In the course of a year, more than half of the U.S. population will have difficulty falling asleep. About 33 percent of the population experiences insomnia on a regular basis. Many use over-the-counter sedative medications to combat insomnia, while others seek stronger drugs. Each year up to 10 million people in the United States receive prescriptions for drugs to help them go to sleep.

In addition, three other herbal medicines (bilberry, grape seed, and ginkgo extracts) are discussed because of their important roles in dealing with diabetic complications. Even though the herbs described here possess blood sugar-lowering effects, proper and effective natural treatment of the diabetic patient requires the careful integration of diet, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle, along with herbal medicine. Onions (Allium ceva) and garlic (Allium sativum) Onions and garlic have demonstrated blood sugar lowering action.

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