John Heinerman
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 Cover and steep for 40 min. Wash the face and neck often with this. Packs consisting of a wash cloth or small terry-cloth hand towel soaked in the tea, lightly wrung out and then applied to the entire facial area for up to 10 minutes several times a day, should help to tighten up loose skin folds. Gradual results should become evident within 2 weeks. One of the first things to look for is a new kind of life feeling in formerly tired, worn-out skin.
Calms Epileptic Seizures
The late naturopathic physician, John Lust, recommended cleavers for epileptic seizures. |
Amarjit S. Basra
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 Clinical observation of the analgesic action of paeonol sultanate injection, Chin Trad herb Drugs, 15: 460.
48. Duan, Y.C., Li, C.H., and Chen, S.Y., 1957, A preliminary study of anthelmintic action of potassium quisquqalate, Acta Pharm Sin, 5: 87-91.
49. Shia, S.H., Shao, B.R., Ho, Y.S., and Yang, Y.C., 1962, Prophylatico-thera-peutic studies of curcurbitine in Schistosomiasis japonica in mice, Acta Pharm Sin, 9: 327-332.
50. Dong, Z.T. and Jiang, W.D., 1982, Effects of danshensu on isolated swine coronary artery perfusion preparation, Acta Pharm Sin, 17: 226-228.
51. Xiao, P.G., Tong, Y. |
| Another example is artemisinin, a sesquiterpenlacton peroxide from the herb Artemisia annua, which has been used in China since ancient times for the treatment of malaria. Converting artemisinin into a 6-methyl derivative (arte ether) increased bioavailability after preventional applica-
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| Example 4
Cannabis (Cannabis sativa), used in ancient times as an extract or tincture because of its analgesic, sedative, and anticonvulsive effects, was banned from the drug market after the hallucinogen tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was isolated from the herb. Cannabis has attracted interest again because of the detection of an endogen cannabinoid system in some parts of the human brain and the immune system, represented by the two cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2. |
| Further examples for agonistic and antagonistic effects within a single herb extract are presented in the next section.
CLINICAL TRIALS, PHARMACOKINETIC STUDIES, AND BIO A VAILABILITY STUDIES
Phytochemists, biologists, and molecular biologists cannot perform clinical trials, but they do have to provide standardized phytochemicals to clinicians. |
Jack Challem
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 Prozac and other antidepressant drugs, as well as the herb St. John's wort, begin boosting serotonin levels almost immediately. By doing so, they should rapidly relieve depression. However, these therapies typically take two to four weeks to have a noticeable effect, suggesting that they work by another mechanism.
This delay in exerting an antidepressant effect has led some researchers, such as Rene Hen, Ph.D. |
Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C.
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 Turmeric is a colorful, flavorful herb that has many medicinal qualities. It is especially beneficial to the female reproductive system. In ayurvedic medicine it used abundantly when nursing post-partum women back to health. It is also known to prevent diabetes and cancer, as well as providing relief from arthritis and skin ailments.
• Be careful when handling turmeric - it will permanently stain virtually everything! Wash the stain immediately and put it out in the sun.
• Store lemon juice in glass jar in refrigerator and use for master cleanse drink the next tips & tidbits morning. |
Jack Challem
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| John's wort also boosts the liver's detoxification processes, which has advantages and disadvantages. The herb helps the body break down toxic chemicals, such as pollutants, but it also speeds the body's breakdown of many medications, requiring an adjustment in the drug's dosage. If you currently take an antidepressant medication, work with your physician in changing its dosage and that of any other medications you take. A general dosage recommendation for St. John's wort is 300 mg three times daily. |
Arthur C. Upton, M.D.
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| If you are interested in using herbs for medicinal purposes, gather information (including any studies) about the herb, and bring it to your physician for an opinion.
The following is a partial list of many common herbs and their effects.
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Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
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 The other man was an eight-foot-tall man who, in the course of his solitary ascetic life in the Himalayas, discovered a bush with a special herb that conveys longevity. It could be the much sought soma plant. These are fantastic anecdotes that boggle the mind with the possibility of incredible longevity.
These anecdotal, Biblical, and historically documented examples of longevity cannot be said to prove our potential absolutely, but there are enough of them to convince us to consider it a possibility. After all, a wild hog in its native state is said to live 300 years, and an eagle 500 years. |
| Purslane, a common herb that grows almost everywhere, is high in the long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA. Recent research by Dr. Timohir Lelas of Zagreb, through the process of tribomechanical analysis verified the existence of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) (also known as Klamath Lake algae). |
John Heinerman
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| Bring 1 qt. spring or distilled water to boil. Remove from heat and add all of the above ingredients. Cover and steep for an hour. Drink 1 cup sweetened with pure maple syrup 4 times daily on an empty stomach.
Supplements: Aqua-Vite from Great American Natural Products (see Appendix). (3 tablets twice daily with meals.) Complete B-Complex (any brand) from a health food store. (3 tablets twice daily with meals.) Vitamin C in the form of sodium ascorbate (25,000 mg. per day).
Calcium-Magnesium in the form of calcium gluconate (1,000 mg.) and magnesium sulfate (500 mg.). Potassium (750-1,200 mg. |
Bernie S. Siegel, M.D.
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 We had a physician named herb who came to our group. He said he meditated every night while he walked the dog. One night, while walking down the street, he heard God say to him, "You are Jesus."
Herb said, "I'm Jewish."
God said, "I know that. So was Jesus."
Herb thought, "I guess God is telling me to heal myself by the laying on of hands." He started patting himself all over as he stood out there in the street.
When he came to the group and told this story, I asked him, "Did it ever occur to you that God was saying, 'You need to become loving and spiritual? |
John Heinerman
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| Bring 1 qt. spring or distilled water to boil. Remove from heat and add all of the above ingredients. Cover and steep for an hour. Drink 1 cup sweetened with pure maple syrup 4 times daily on an empty stomach.
Supplements: Aqua-Vite from Great American Natural Products (see Appendix). (3 tablets twice daily with meals.) Complete B-Complex (any brand) from a health food store. (3 tablets twice daily with meals.) Vitamin C in the form of sodium ascorbate (25,000 mg. per day).
Calcium-Magnesium in the form of calcium gluconate (1,000 mg.) and magnesium sulfate (500 mg.). Potassium (750-1,200 mg. |
James S. Gordon, M.D.
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 Rehmannia, a widely used Chinese herb, is effective in regulating blood sugar in people with diabetes and hypoglycemia and in reducing the inflammation and pain of rheumatoid arthritis. Saint-John's-wort really does have the antidepressant qualities that herbalists have long attributed to it. Ginseng root is a good stimulant, an antidote to the effects of stress, and an immune enhancer. Echinacea, a common Western herb that many people are now using to prevent and treat the flu, has been demonstrated to have both immune-stimulating and antiviral properties. |
Byron J. Richards, CCN
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 There is clear-cut science showing why the herb silymarin is so protective to the liver. Silymarin directly lowers the production of NF kappaB, specifically addressing the cause of the liver problem. Silymarin is gaining worldwide recognition as a powerful remedy for liver disease.50
CANDIDA ALBICANS
The issue of Candida Albicans serves as a great example of the function of natural balance involving the immune response. |
| Tribulus Terristrus is an herb that has been used for centuries in India to treat male sexual problems. Animal and human studies show that it raises luteinizing hormone in the brain that in turn stimulates testosterone production in the testes. It increases sexual stamina, sex drive, helps get rid of impotence, and increases ejaculatory volume, sperm concentration, and sperm mobility.516'517'518519
DHEA and androstenedione are testosterone building blocks. |
Mike Adams
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 However, in Brazil, some people believe that the rainforest herb cha de bugre both suppresses appetite and actually rids the body of existing cellulite. As you might imagine, it is extremely popular at Brazil's famous beaches, but you don't have to go to Rio de Janeiro to get cha de bugre. You can buy many forms of it online.
Still, don't believe in any single supplement to solve your cosmetic weight problems. Getting back to a balanced, healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise is the only sure way of ridding yourself of excess cellulite. |
Amarjit S. Basra
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| Active principles in Shehanqi, Chin Trad herb Drugs, 12(3): 99-107.
13. Wu, T.K., Cephalota.xus fortune! Hook. F, in Y.S. Wang (ed.), The pharmacology and usage of traditional Chinese medicines (Beijing: People's Health Publishers, 1983), p. 54.
14. Yang, J.S., Luo, S.R., Shen, X.L., and Li, Y.X., 1978, Chemical investigation of the alkaloids of Ku-Mu (Picrasma quassioides (D. Don) Benn.), Acta Pharm Sin, 14(3): 167-177.
15. Ji, X.J., Zhang, F.R., Lei, J.L., and Xu, Y.T., 1981, Studies on the anti-neoplstic action and toxicity of synthetic indirubin. Acta Pharm Sin, 16(2): 146-148.
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Richard Lucas
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 After a long-term series of tests that took years, it was concluded that the plant extract increases human resistance to a wide variety of stress factors. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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 The principal components of the oil
Figure 28.1 Menthol are menthol (29-28 percent; Figure 28.1), menthone (20-31 percent), and men-thyl acetate (3-10 percent), although analysis of peppermint oil will typically show more than forty different compounds. Most of the volatile oil components are terpenoids.1
The proportion of menthol relative to other components in peppermint oil depends on climate and latitude, as well as on the maturity of the plant. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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 VH to 3 teaspoons tincture up to every two hours,- or follow manufacturer's directions for capsules.
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
A tonic for the cardiovascular system in general, this traditional remedy has many beneficial actions. It is particularly useful when anxiety is associated with rapid heart rate. It can be considered a specific aid for anxiety associated with a heart condition called mitral valve prolapse. Typical dosage-. |
| Caution-. Do not use with other cardiac drugs unless under a doctor's supervision,- avoid during pregnancy or nursing.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lovely, fragrant, relaxing, and uplifting—these words describe lavender, which relieves both anxiety and depression. Because of its wonderful smell, consider using the essential oil applied to the skin, inhaled, or added to a warm bath. To use, add 10 to 12 drops to a bath, or dilute with an equal amount of vegetable oil (almond, olive, or sesame) and use as a massage oil. Caution-. Don't use essential oils internally.
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Richard Lucas
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| For several years past I have been experimenting with ginseng as a medical agent and of late I have prescribed, or rather added it to, the treatment of some cases of rheumatism. I remember one instance in particular of a middle-aged man who had gone the rounds of the neighborhood doctors, without success, when he employed me. After treating him for several weeks and failing to entirely relieve him, more especially the distress in bowels and back, I concluded to add ginseng to his treatment. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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| Aloe (Aloe vera)
This familiar burn remedy also contains anthraquinones, the compounds that help prevent kidney stones. Typical dosage: 1 teaspoon after
Two final tips: First, avoid antacids because they can increase your risk of stone formation. Second, if you smoke, quit. Cigarette smoking may contribute to kidney stones because it increases urine levels of cadmium, a heavy metal. |
Michael Friedman, ND
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 Selected Clinical Studies and Literature Reviews
For the therapeutic effect of the Ayurvedic herb C. tamala in diabetes, see Hari M. Chandola and Surendra N. Tripathi, "Hypoglycemic Response of C. tamala in Diabetes," in Selected Clinical Studies and Literature Reviews, pp. 271.
For a study of the application of Ayurvedic medical principles to understanding and treating the progression of diabetes, see H.M. Chandola, S.N. Tripathi, and K.N. |
| In Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Clinical Experiences, a method of using the herb is described: the rhizome is crushed into small pieces and soaked in wine (300 g rhizome per 1500 ml wine), put into a sealed jar, and heated over a very low fire for 4 hours, then stored in ice water for one week. The patient is then instructed to drink 10 ml of the liquor six times daily, but not before bed (total daily dose equal to about 12 g huangyaozi). This is indicated in the book as applicable to thyroid adenoma. |
Marshall Editions
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 Ginkgo, which brings blood and oxygen to the brain, can be taken in capsule form at a dose of 40-80 mg three times daily, or as a 50:1 extract standardized to contain 24% ginkgo-flavone glycosides. Dandelion root and milk thistle will help protect your liver from toxins and strengthen the liver to rid toxic chemicals due to smoking. A typical dosage of dandelion root is 2-8 g three times daily of dried root, 250 mg three to four times daily of a 5:1 extract, or 5-10 ml three times daily of a 1:5 tincture in 45% alcohol. |
Jack Challem
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| If you like, sprinkle on a small amount of a dried herb such as basil, oregano, dill, or parsley before flipping over the egg. Be careful, because the egg cooks very quickly. |
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