Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 According to herbalist Louis Vanrenen, those with gallstones should consult an herbalist when using dandelion as an herb. There are no known contraindications for pregnant or nursing women.
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Eggplant
Whenever you see a richly colored vegetable or fruit, you can be sure of one thing: Nature put those colors in there to protect against something in the environment, usually the intense rays of the sun, which can cause free-radical damage if unchecked. The blue pigment in blueberries, the red pigment in raspberries and watermelon, the yellow pigments in peppers ... |
Bottom Line Health
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| Unlock the Healing Power of Spices
David Winston, registered herbalist (RH), professional member of the American herbalist Guild, and coauthor of Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach. Lippincott. raditional medicine has recognized the medicinal benefits of spices for thousands of years.
Now: A growing body of scientific evidence supports the use of spices to prevent—and even help treat—a variety of diseases, including arthritis, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer's* Following are the newfindings...
CAYENNE PEPPER
What it does: Lowers cholesterol.. . |
Bill Sardi
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 When the patient's wife asked the herbalist for a social security number, which he couldn't provide, she was quoted to have said: "At that point it all hit me. I knew this guy was a fake and that I'd never see him again. At that moment, it all made sense." She never paid the herbalist the bill for $120,000 and dismissed him from her home.
The LA Times article when on to say: "The therapies for which he and his wife had paid so dearly — using up much of their savings and forsaking traditional cancer treatments that might have prolonged his life — were useless, doctors say. |
Dr Ron Roberts
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 And of course you don't have to make your own remedies: health food shops carry prepared herbal medicines and formulas, as will any practising herbalist. You should also consult a herbalist for further recommendations if the common herbal remedies for asthma do not improve your condition. |
Bottom Line Health
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| Unlock the Healing Power of Spices
David Winston, registered herbalist (RH), professional member of the American herbalist Guild, and coauthor of Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach. Lippincott. raditional medicine has recognized the medicinal benefits of spices for thousands of years.
Now: A growing body of scientific evidence supports the use of spices to prevent—and even help treat—a variety of diseases, including arthritis, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer's* Following are the newfindings...
CAYENNE PEPPER
What it does: Lowers cholesterol.. . |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| According to herbalist Louis Vanrenen, those with gallstones should consult an herbalist when using dandelion as an herb. There are no known contraindications for pregnant or nursing women.
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Eggplant
Whenever you see a richly colored vegetable or fruit, you can be sure of one thing: Nature put those colors in there to protect against something in the environment, usually the intense rays of the sun, which can cause free-radical damage if unchecked. The blue pigment in blueberries, the red pigment in raspberries and watermelon, the yellow pigments in peppers ... |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 Traditional Herbalist's Prescriptions for Common Clinical Conditions: A Survey of Members of the UK National Institute of Medicinal Herbalists. Phytother Res. 12 (5); 369-371. 1998
Broda B, Grzybek J. Preparation of herbal mixtures / Studies on herbs with designed sedative activity. Z Phytother. 14; 307-314. 1993
Buzogany K, Cucu V, Accumulation, distribution and conservation dynamics of iridoids in Leonurus cardiaca L. and L. villosus Desf. In: Farmacia (Bukarest): 34(3): 173-176. 1986.
Kartnig T, Gruber A, Menzinger S. Flavonoid-O-Glycosides from the Herbs of Leonurus cardiaca. J Nat Prod. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 It's the same thing with herbs, and I don't consider myself an herbalist, although I know probably more than 95 percent of the people who do claim to be. I can probably identify maybe 100 to 200 herbs by their signature characteristic, but the good people who really are the top herbalists can identify over 1,000. For example, think of peppermint tea. If you have two batches of peppermint, and you brew them up and one tastes like dishwater while the other has a really strong peppermint flavor, you don' t have to be an herbalist to say, "That's good peppermint, and that's not. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| Traditional Herbalist's Prescriptions for Common Clinical Conditions: A Survey of Members of the UK National Institute of Medicinal Herbalists. Phytother Res. 12 (5); 369-371. 1998
Franz G, Madaus A, Stabilitat von Polysaccharides Untersuchungen am Beispiel des Eibischschleims. In: DAZ 130(40):2194. 1990.
Gudej J. Flavonoids, Phenolic Acids and Coumarins from the Roots of Althaea officinalis. Planta Med. 57; 284-285. 1991.
Hahn-Deinstrop E, Eibischwurzel Identifizierung von Eibischwurzel-Extrakt und Gehaltsbestimmung in einem Instant-Tee. In: DAZ 135(13): 1147-1149. 1995. |
| Traditional Herbalist's Prescriptions for Common Clinical Conditions: A Survey of Members of the UK National Institute of Medicinal Herbalists. Phytother Res. 12 (5); 369-371. 1998
Bayerl C, Jung EG. Allergic contact dermatitis from Aristochol®, a phytotherapeutic cholagogue. Contact Dermatitis 34; 222-223. 1996.
Budzianowski J. Coumarins, caffeoyltartaric acids and their artifactual estres from Taraxacum officinale. In: PM 63(3):288. 1997.
Caceres A, Cano O, Samayoa B, Aguilar L Plants used in Guatemala for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders. . 1. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Products at The herbalist (www.theherbalist-shop.com) are "developed in alignment with ancient beliefs of the chakra system providing a fundamental context for treatment of body, mind and soul." These products are organic and wildcrafted; "ancient formulas and modern science are blended to create remedies that work synergistically to ensure maximum benefit."
The herbal bag uses a combination of 10 selected Thai herbs in one compress. Each herb works its specific healing when absorbed into the skin. |
Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson
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 Herbalists' prescriptions
A first consultation with a herbalist may last for an hour or more, during which the herbalist will explore the detailed history of the illness. Generally, a combination
Table 12. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Sage Oil—A Memory Booster
In the 17th century, noted herbalist Nicholas Culpepper wrote that the herb sage could "heal" the memory, while, "warming and quickening the senses." Sage has always had that reputation, but no one knew why. Researchers from the Medical Plant Research Centre (MPRC) at the Universities of Newcastle and North Umbria in the U.K. have possibly uncovered sage's ancient secret. An enzyme called acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) breaks down a chemical called acetylcholine that is typically deficient in Alzheimer's patients. According to a 2003 study at MPRC, sage inhibits AChE. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Flushing the Liver
"Liver flushes are used to stimulate the elimination of wastes from the body, to open and cool the liver, to increase bile flow, and to improve overall liver function," says Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., herbalist and author of Foundations of Health. Here are his instructions for preparing and administering a liver flush:
1. Squeeze enough fresh lemons or limes to produce 1 cup of juice. Dilute with a small amount of distilled or spring water, if desired, but the more sour, the better it will perform as a liver cleanser. |
Marshall Editions
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 Herbal powder formula: Ask a Chinese herbalist to mix the following powders well: 10 g of Huang Lian (coptis root), 10 g of Huang Bai (phellodendron), and 6 g of Da Huang (rhubarb root/rhizome). Store the herbs in a sealed container. Wash your feet with warm water and dry them thoroughly. Apply an adequate amount of powder—about 1 tsp—to the affected area with a cotton wool bud. Leave the herbal powder on for up to 12 hours. Apply twice a day for three days. Stop for one day, then use again for three days. Repeat this procedure for one month. |
Richard Lucas
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 A Chinese herbalist suggested he drink corn silk tea, and this fixed him up just fine."—Mrs. R.V.
• "Each summer when we husk our sweet corn we save all the silks and dry them thoroughly. These we place in an airtight jar, and when we need to we take a portion and make a tea of them. This is so good for any kind of kidney trouble. The tea will regulate the amount of urine if there is too much or too little. It can be taken any time since it is absolutely harmless."—Mrs. R.L.C.
• "For several weeks I suffered from scalding urine, bladder drip, and a painful bladder. |
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| Nonetheless, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or considering using herbal medicine to treat your children, consult a medical herbalist for specific direction.
SKIN AND
HAIR
ABSCESS
DIAGNOSIS
Abscesses are pus-filled lumps that form when a follicle, pore, or gland becomes infected, or an injury to the skin is neglected. Although they usually occur on the skin, they can occur anywhere on the body and occasionally affect internal organs. They are often found in the mouth and are a common cause of dental pain (see p. 227). |
Richard Lucas
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| He quit smoking pot, but three months later when his memory still hadn't shaped up, he consulted a Chinese herbalist. The herb doctor put him on ginseng, stating that it is an effective brain tonic and that it also acts as an antidote to certain types of toxic drugs. After taking ginseng extract for six weeks, the young student happily reported that his memory was better than ever.
In another case, a man 73 years of age was troubled with nervousness, indigestion, and brain fog. |
| The herbalist put me on alfalfa, one tablespoon of the ground powder dissolved in a glass of water once a day, and olive oil, one teaspoonful before meals. I was sure he would mention diet, and I was
HSUN-TS'AO (Melilot) scared stiff it would be milk or cream and my whole trip would have been for nothing. So you cannot imagine how relieved I was to see that the diet did not stress dairy products. And it was such an easy diet, just no fried foods, no bread, and no smoking or drinking (I never drank or smoked anyway). |
Marshall Editions
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| Adverse reactions to slippery elm when applied topically are rare, but if the burned area worsens, or you notice new symptoms, discontinue use and consult a medical herbalist.
918
DIAGNOSIS
Chickenpox is a highly infectious viral disease. It can affect people of all ages but it usually develops in children under the age of 10. It manifests as a rash of small red spots that appear on the scalp and face, or sometimes the torso, which then spread to the rest of the body. There can also be spots in the mouth and ears. |
Kevin Trudeau
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 See an herbalist.
Check your local yellow pages for an herbalist
Herb Research Foundation www.herbs.org (303) 449-2265
American Botanical Council www.herbalgram.org (512) 926-4900
American Herbal Pharmacopoeia www.herbal-ahp.org (831)461-6318
American Herbal Products Association www.ahpa.org (301)588-1171
D. See a homeopathic practitioner.
Check your local yellow pages for a homeopathic practitioner.
Homeopathic Educational Services www.homeopathic.com (800) 359-9051
The National Center for Homeopathy www.homeopathic. |
Richard Lucas
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| Oliver, a medical herbalist of England, wrote: "A lady doctor who had been practicing for many years in a maternity home, and had helped thousands of babies into the world, told us she had always insisted on the prospective mothers taking raspberry leaf tea, and she scorned the idea of ever losing a case. Since we started this campaign we have received scores of letters from grateful parents. One lady told us she was reading the paper only a few minutes before her baby was born. |
| So I got the idea to try a Chinese herbalist. He told me to take a teaspoon of buckwheat honey four or five times a day and to stay away from fried foods, bread, coffee, smoking, and alcohol.
"I don't know if this treatment would help everyone, but for me it was excellent. In less than a month the ulcer was healed. I still use the buckwheat honey daily as a preventative measure, and I can eat anything I want."
• A woman, age 30, took several spoonfuls of buckwheat honey every day during the hay fever season to prevent hay fever. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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| Chamomile
Two different species of chamomile are used in herbal medicine: German or wild chamomile {Matricaria recutita) and Roman chamomile {Anthemis
Chinese Herbal Formulas for Insomnia
Chinese medicine offers at least six premade herbal formulas (also known as "patent remedies") for restlessness and insomnia, according to acupuncturist and herbalist Lesley Tierra, L.Ac., Dip.Ac. These remedies are available at Chinese pharmacies or by mail order from Chinese herbal suppliers. Dr. Tierra offers the following list of insomnia symptoms matched with the appropriate formula:
Mental agitation. |
| Clinical herbalist Terry Wil-lard, founder of the Wild Rose College of Natural Healing, recommends the following seven herbs for people with insomnia: valerian, hops, passionflower, kava, lemon balm, reishi mushrooms, and skullcap.25 Chamomile or St. John's wort may also be helpful. Most of these herbs are available at health food stores or through your health-care practitioner. Although herbs are natural substances, they do contain powerful compounds (one reason they can help you sleep!). Some of the herbs discussed below can cause drowsiness or interfere with medications. |
Richard Lucas
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| For example, they would hire blind people to roll the herb ingredients into pill form or other forms, so that no one aside from the herbalist himself could possibly know what the formula contained. Thus, by revealing the ingredients of the Loquat Syrup, Governor Yeung's descendants certainly performed a humanitarian act.
Pei Pa Koa Comes to the United States
Pei Pa Koa (Loquat Syrup) contains absolutely no chemicals of any kind. It is a purely natural formula containing 11 herbal ingredients, and it is still prepared by the traditional method. |
Bill Sardi
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| Back to the LA Times, article, the patient's wife explained that the herbalist they employed "was guaranteeing that he could cure my husband... Here's Western medicine with its horrible side effects and here's this holistic, gentle nutritionist who acts so concerned.".
"It wasn't just the money they took," she said, "// was the time. He (my husband) may have lived longer — or achieved a remission — had he chosen conventional medical care."
But the cancer doctor quoted in the article conceded that "our track record with this kind of tumor is pretty dismal. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 There's an outstanding book on that by Michael Tierra, who is a master herbalist, and really one of the best herbalist authors out there. He's got a book called Treating Cancer with Herbs. This book teaches you about medicinal mushrooms -- the reishi mushrooms and the shitake mushrooms. Beyond that, we have anti-cancer oils: salmon oil, flax oil and cod liver oil. The list just goes on and on.
I haven't really covered them all, but in addition all those healing foods, there are all the foods you can eliminate from your diet to stop poisoning your body and stop giving yourself cancer. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 It's a way of consciously doing something healing and loving for yourself," suggests herbalist Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., author of Addiction-Free Naturally. "Sugar is used at times as a love substitute. The color rose is associated with sweetness, safety, and friendliness."
"Use fruit-flavored lip gloss or brush your teeth," Dr. Appleton suggests. "The sugar in the toothpaste is not enough to do you any harm, but it's just enough to possibly satisfy your craving."
WHICH NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS OR VITAMINS CAN HELP CURB MY SUGAR CRAVINGS? |
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