Herbal remedies

Email this page to a friend

Want news about Herbal remedies and more e-mailed to you? Click here for free email alerts

Check for low stomach acid. Herbal remedies: Nettles, red clover, yellow dock, burdock. ANOREXIA NERVOSA Allopathic control: Hospitalization and psychiatric treatment. Natural control: Eliminate stress, add zinc and essential fatty acids. Herbs: Chamomile, gentian root, ginger. ARTHRITIS Allopathic control: Aspirin, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (usually have side effects). Natural control: Chinese herbs, VEGA testing for food allergies, stool exam for ova and parasites.

We have found that many herbal remedies, helpful though they may be, are somewhat alkaline, and might interfere with any acidification attempt. In any event, much like any form of treatment, the size of the dosage is important. Too little can be useless; too much can be dangerous. Talk to your herbalist or naturopathic physician. Some Disease Control Choices ACNE Allopathic control: Cleanse the skin, broad-spectrum antibiotics to control infections Retin-A (vitamin A analog). Does not address the reason for the acne. The antibiotics usually cause an increase in the yeast, Candida.

Acupuncture has great benefits and has been working for over four thousand years. herbal remedies improve most who try them. These all are safe, nontoxic, and natural. I found I had not been taught everything in medical school I needed to know to help people feel good and remain disease free. But, as in the case of drug (or orthodox) therapy, many of these methods provided limited improvement or control. There was still something missing. What Is Your Body Trying to Tell You? READ YOUR BODY A disease signals the body's owner that an imbalance is present.

Increase use of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E. Herbal remedies: Alfalfa, yucca root, celery seed, burdock root, Capsicum, Valerian. BAD BREATH (Halitosis) Allopathic control: Control gum disease and bad teeth; control postnasal drip; use mouthwash; and stop eating garlic and onions. Natural control: If above do not work, change diet, cleanse bowels. Increase intake of Chlorophyll and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Herbal cures-. Dandelion root, yellow dock, Capsicum, burdock, red clover, mint, anise, fennel. BONE SPURS Allopathic control: Surgical removal.

Food & Mood: The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best, Second Edition Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Granted, there are no magic diet pills, nutrition potions, or herbal remedies to painlessly, effortlessly, and immediately make a troublesome mood go away. However, a few simple changes in your diet might be all it takes to improve your mood, boost your energy level, or help you sleep through the night. In some cases, the problem is too little of one or more nutrients. In other cases, the problem is too much of something, such as sugar or caffeine. In still other cases, it is not what but when you are eating that has contributed to the emotional downhill spiral.

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

For more information on herbal medicine, or to find a physician who uses herbal remedies, contact: American Association of Oriental Medicine 433 Front Street Catasauqua, Pennsylvania 18032 (888) 500-7999 Website: www.aaom.org The AAOM is a national professional trade organization of acupuncturists who meet acceptable standards of competency. They also can provide names and locations of local members. American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300 McLean, Virginia 22102 (703) 610-9037 Website: www.naturopathic.

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices John Heinerman See book keywords and concepts

He left as his legacy to future generations a vast collection of herbal remedies, which by virtue of the undating nature of their healing properties, are as invaluable today as they were during the physician's lifetime over 340 years ago. Culpeper was married and the father of seven children. During the Civil War which raged in England he fought on the Parliamentary side and was wounded in the chest. While his recovery was speedy enough, thanks to the many herbs he judiciously applied to his injury, he still suffered recurring headaches and nervousness.

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

Its principles and healing techniques integrate acupressure techniques with breathing meditation, herbal remedies, and massage. Contemporary practitioners continue to incorporate these traditional principles along with the discovery of new treatment protocols and bodywork styles.While traditional acupoints are common to all styles of Oriental bodywork, each style has distinctive characteristics that incorporate unique ways of touching and interacting with clients.

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

Possibly the best, and certainly one of the most sensually delicious ways of absorbing herbal remedies through the skin, is by bathing in a full-body herbal bath. Life in general is more fun when you're naked. A full-body herbal bath is certainly more exotic than a tincture, naughtier than an elixir, and a heck of a lot more pleasant than swallowing a capsule or a pill. Herbal bath therapy is economically administered in one's home and is practical when administered as a weekend course of treatment or as a regularly sustained system of self-pampering health care.

It is important to realize that during the same era in our medical history, when the medical establishment made its decision to deal primarily with toxic botanical and non-botanical substances as their materia medica, the lay population concurrently surrendered its health and disease care to these same medical professionals and proceeded to lose their knowledge of self-medication using medicinal plants and stopped preparing herbal remedies as their grandparents and ancestors had done. We all lost touch with this (folk) technology of independence.

Medicinal od infusions, when applied to the skin, form a protective covering and are used to hold other therapeutic or cosmetic agents to the skin, facditating the absorption of the herbal remedies. Oil infusions prepared for use as food carry the nutrients, flavor, and aroma of culinary herbs to the gourmet tongue, greatly enhancing the nutritional and aesthetic pleasures of the herbalist's cuisine. Many fixed ods in themselves are well utilized as foods and as medicines.

The eminent German hydrotherapist, Father Kneipp, maintained that if a little honey were added to herbal remedies, it would greatly enhance their efficacy, as it acts as a medium to promote better assimilation of the nutritive components with the body's tissues. The advantages of using honey over syrups as a simple vehicle lie primarily in the user's belief system that honey is more nutritious and health-promoting than white sugar. I am one of those who believe this; however, I am also one who realizes how difficult it is for bees to supply enough honey for themselves as wed as for aU of us.

The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and Prevent Disease with Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

The herb figured so prominently in the native American medicine and in homeopathic medicine, however, that it has won a place among the most trusted of herbal remedies. See Also vaginal yeast infection WILD YAM ROOT'S history could, sadly, have matched that of Squaw Vine, with which it was often combined to help prevent miscarriage, had someone not discovered its steroid constituents. As it was, in 1936 Japanese researchers discovered glycoside saponins of several Mexican Yam species from which steroid saponins, primarily diosgenin, could be derived.

External anti-heomatic and anti-neuralgic herbal remedies in the traditional medicine of north-eastern Italy." Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 6(2), 161-190, 1982. 33. Kumagi, A., Yano, S., Takeuchi, K., Nischino, K., Asanuma, Y., Nanaboshi, M. & Yamamura, Y. "An inhibitory effect o glycyrrhi-zin on the anti-granulomatous action of cortisone." Endocrinology, 74, 145-148, 1964. 34. Armanini. D., Karbowiak, I., & Funder, J.W. "Affinity of liquorice derivatives for mineralcorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors." Clinical Endocrinology, (Oxf), 19(5), 609-612, 1983. 35. Finney, R.S.H., Somers, B.F.

Pantothenic Acid 100 mg MINERALS Calcium/Magnesium Iron Potassium MISCELLANEOUS GLA Essential Fatty Acid Cod Liver Oil Brewer's yeast REFERENCES 1 Leung, Chinese herbal remedies, p. 68 2. Stoll, A. & Seebeck, E. "Chemical investigations of alii in, the specific principle of garlic." Advances in Enzymology, 11, 377, 1951. 3. Jezpwa, L, Rafinski, T., Wrocinski, T. "Investigations on the antibiotic activity of allium sativum L." Herba Polonica, 12, 3, 1966. 4. Yamada, Y. & Azuma, K. "Evaluation of the in vitro antifungal activity of allicin.

Chinese herbal remedies, Universe Books, New York, 1984. 9. Bhargava, U.C. "Pharmacology of ellagic acid from black walnut." From Dissertation Abstracts B, 29(1), 294-295, 1967. 10. Bhargava, U.C. & Westfall, B.A. "Antagonistic effect of ellagic acid on histamine liberators." Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine, 131(4), 1342-1345, 1969 11. Bhargava, U.C, & Westfall, B.A. "Mechanism of blood pressure depression by ellagic acid." Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine, 132(2), 754-756, 1969 12. Bhargava, U.C, Westfall, B.A. & Siehr, D.J.

Chinese herbal remedies, Universe Books, New York, 1984, 47-49. 8. Matt, J.M. & Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G. The Medicinal and Poisonous Plants of Southern and Eastern Africa. E. & S. Livingstone, LTd., Edinburgh & London, England, 1962. 9. Tyler, V.E., Brady, L.R. & Robbers, J.E. Pharmacognosy, 7th ed., Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, 1976. 10. Parke-Davis Labs, tech notes. 11. Personal communication from Dr. H. Tamamoto, Tokyo, Japan, 1983. 12. Kimura, A. & Kuramoto, M. "Influences of seaweeds on metabolism of cholesterol and anticoagulant actions of seaweed.

Chinese herbal remedies, Universe Books, New York, 1984. 13. Lutomski, J. "Chemistry and therapeutic uses of licorice root." Pharmazie in Unserer Zeit, 12(2), 49-54, 1983. 14. Tamura, Y., Nishikawa, T., Yamada, K., Yamamoto, M. & Kuma-gai, A. "Effects of glycyrrhetinic acid and its derivatives on delta four-five alpha- and 5 beta-reductase in rate liver." Arzneimittel-Forschungen, 29(4), 647-649, 1979. 15. Zhao, M., Han, D., Ma, X., Zhao, Y., Yin, L. & Li, C. "The preventive and therapeutic actions of glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetic acid and crude saikosides on experimental cirrhosis in rats.

Food and Healing Annemarie Colbin See book keywords and concepts

I believe it applies equally to whatever remedies you may be using, be they pharmacological drugs, natural and synthetic vitamins and mineral supplements, homeopathic remedies, herbal remedies, or any food used medicinally: 1. Any substance (drug, supplement, or herb) that cures a symptom will cause that same symptom (a) in a different dosage, either larger or smaller; and/or (b) if used in the absence of that symptom. (Tranquilizers can cause anxiety; digitalis, an anti-arrhythmic, can cause cardiac arrhythmias.) 2.

Prescription For Disaster: Dangers In Your Medicine Cabinet Thomas J. Moore See book keywords and concepts

Herbal remedies are more likely to be harmless than poisonous. However, notable exceptions have occurred. A manufacturing error in the amino acid L-tryptophan—taken to promote sleep—caused serious blood disorders.13 Beta-carotene supplements have caused increased risk of cancer.14 High doses of selenium or vitamin E may lead to serious health problems.15 With the top 50 prescription drugs, consumers get chemicals subject to FDA-mandated rigorous testing, established purity, scientifically documented benefits, and reasonably well-known risks at least over the short term.

The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs Mark Blumenthal See book keywords and concepts

Reliable references for efficacy, dose, and safety should be consulted (D'Epiro, 1997). In working with patients, healthcare professionals should ask about botanical medicine use when the patient has chronic or relapsing disease, is experiencing or concerned about adverse drug reactions, or there is unexplained poor compliance with treatment or follow-up. Useful questions when inquiring about use of botanical medicine include: "Have you tried other treatments for this problem?" "Have you changed your diet because you thought it might help this problem?

Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine See book keywords and concepts

Nutritious food and herbs are healing; I consider them as much a part of a healing protocol as the herbal remedies themselves. The recipes that follow are recipes for wellness and are intended for all family members—those in excellent healtii as well as those who are ill or recovering from illness. It has been my experience that many people with cancer become confused about diet and frequendy embark on special or extremely restricted diets, hoping for a cure. I don't believe that any one diet will cure or heal cancer in and of itself.

Vibrational Medicine: The #1 Handbook of Subtle-Energy Therapies Richard Gerber, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Scientific advances in pharmacological medicine have all but antiquated the use of once-common natural or herbal remedies. The Newtonian model of synthetic drug therapy does allow physicians to make reliable predictions of drug behaviors and to eliminate certain side effects of natural remedies—but at what expense? Perhaps there are important energetic healing factors which have been left out in the scientific transformation of herbal medicine to drug therapy. Perhaps it is time to integrate the Einsteinian concept of matter as energy into our system of disease intervention.

Herbs Against Cancer: History and Controversy Ralph W. Moss PhD See book keywords and concepts

It is an ingredient in many cough remedies and lozenges, one of the few "herbal remedies" known to almost everyone. But licorice is not without its controversies. According to the AHPA, it is not for prolonged use or in high doses except under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner. It is contraindicated for diabetics and in hypertension, liver disorders, severe kidney insufficiency and hypokalemia. It can potentiate potassium depletion of diuretics and stimulant laxatives, as well as the action of cardiac glycosides and Cortisol.

In Scotland particularly," wrote historian Barbara Griggs, "it was reckoned that almost every cottage possessed a copy of this book, with its emphasis on the importance of diet, hygiene and cleanliness, and its simple herbal remedies" (154). Buchan leaves his discussion of cancer for last. He regards it as a "loathsome and painful" disease, which "kills by inches." This "can seldom be cured but by cutting; and even that remedy is not always certain," he writes, a sentence that, sadly, is still true for many kinds of advanced cancer. So Buchan was no mindless enthusiast for every passing cure.

Like pharmacological treatments for cancer, herbal remedies can be an area where quackery is a very real concern. They have no intrinsic health promoting benefits..." (133). While sharing their concern over potential health fraud, I think this is phrased too negatively. I remain more optimistic about the role of herbs and feel that herbs have great potential as treatment and can play a more positive role for cancer patients. I would not rule out the possibility of a curative role in some cases. However, my point is that there are skeptics and there are Skeptics.

Barrett issues this warning to cancer patients: "Be wary of herbal remedies." He offers no differentiation between treatments that are seeking scientific validation, and arrant fraud. According to his site, "herbs are promoted primarily through literature based on hearsay, folklore and tradition." This ignores the decades of work by such genuine experts as Jonathan Hartwell and James Duke in verifying such claims, filtering them through the sieve of scientific inquiry. "As medical science developed," says Dr. Barrett, "it became apparent that most herbs did not deserve good reputations....

Then they may speak freely about it. But herbal remedies cannot be as securely patented as isolated pharmaceuticals. Hence there is an understandable tendency to keep its nature secret, or to complicate it artificially in order to make duplication more difficult. As a general rule, I do not bother investigating treatments whose ingredients are secret. A possible exception are those formulas whose patents are pending. Elsewhere, we have alluded to the use of arsenic in cancer.

Hormone Deception D. Lindsey Berkson See book keywords and concepts

Weed's book Menopausal Years: The Wise Woman Way (Ash Tree Publishing, 1992) gives complete herbal remedies for all menopausal conditions. However, plant products such as cohosh, dong quai, vitex, and American ginseng may stimulate estrogen-dependent breast and uterine cancers. For women at risk, use other herbs or hormone potentiators (that use Korean ginseng). Homeopathic medications have been helpful for some women, too.

Miracle Medicine Foods Rex Adams See book keywords and concepts

And with the herbal remedies, her arthritic misery vanished! A startling case was a woman with hundreds of ugly black warts covering her face, neck, and chest. She also had a paralysis of one side of her mouth. Her doctor, making no promises, told her about a raw juice therapy involving cabbage juice. In a few weeks, the ulgy mess cleared almost completely and the paralysis disappeared! Miss L.E. reports: "I had a very bad infection on my face, which no drug would help. I went to eight different doctors 37 times last year. All the treatments they gave me made my face worse.

page 11 of 17 | Next ->

FAIR USE NOTICE: The research quoted here is provided under the protection of Fair Use provisions and published by the 501(c)3 non-profit Consumer Wellness Center for the purposes of public comment and education. Authors / publishers may submit books for consideration of inclusion here.

TERMS OF USE: Read full terms of use. Citations of text from NaturalPedia must include: 1) Full credit to the original author and book title. 2) Secondary credit to the Natural News Naturalpedia as a research resource and a link to www.NaturalNews.com/np/index.html

This unique compilation of research is copyright (c) 2008 by the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center.

ABOUT THE CREATOR OF NATURALPEDIA: Mike Adams, the creator of this NaturalNews Naturalpedia, is the editor of NaturalNews.com, the internet's top natural health news site, creator of the Honest Food Guide (www.HonestFoodGuide.org), a free downloadable consumer food guide based on natural health principles, author of Grocery Warning, The 7 Laws of Nutrition, Natural Health Solutions, and many other books available at www.TruthPublishing.com, creator of the earth-friendly EcoLEDs company (www.EcoLEDs.com) that manufactures energy-efficient LED lighting products, founder of Arial Software (www.ArialSoftware.com), a permission e-mail technology company, creator of the CounterThink Cartoon series (www.NaturalNews.com/index-cartoons.html) and author of over 1,500 articles, interviews, special reports and reference guides available at www.NaturalNews.com. Adams' personal philosophy and health statistics are available at www.HealthRanger.org.