Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Western herbalists use cayenne for the treatment of asthma, poor circulation, respiratory tract infections, sore throats, digestive disturbances, toothaches, fevers, and heart disease. It's also used as a "synergist" in some herbal formulas—that is, an added ingredient that enhances the effects of the other herbs in the formula.
Cayenne is such a potent spice that it may seem contradictory to use it for pain relief. But many holistic practitioners as well as conventional medical doctors recommend the topical use of cayenne to relieve joint and muscle pain. |
Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS
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 For 5000 years, many cultures and herbalists around the world have been using aloe vera as a primary medicinal plant. King Solomon used it as his favorite laxative. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine 2400 years ago, used at least 14 different medicine formulas containing aloe. Alexander the Great conquered an island in order to have aloe for his soldiers. As I write this section, I am looking at one of many aloe plants that we keep in our house. Aloe thrives on neglect. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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 Generally, herbalists recommend taking 3 to 5 milliliters (!/> to 1 teaspoon) of tincture three times a day, or two 400-milligram capsules three times a day. boneset (eupatorium perfoliatum). I was never that big a fan of boneset until two things happened: The plant showed up in my Garden of Youth, and I learned that it has some immune-stimulating properties, besides being a pain reliever and fever reducer. These findings pretty
Another study tested echinacea as a treatment for women with yeast infections. |
| Many studies have found that echinacea causes no side effects, except for a temporarily numb tongue, which is harmless. But herbalists generally advise against using echinacea every day as an immune-system-boosting tonic. Most authorities whom I respect seem to agree disorders. The reason is that echinacea's immune-stimulating activity isn't all that well understood.
Personally, I would feel comfortable taking the herb for any of these conditions, with the exception of the autoimmune disorders (such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma). |
| Traditional herbalists used it to treat liver problems, which led researchers to study it as a possible liver medicine. In 1968, German researchers isolated three liver-protective compounds from milk thistle seeds: silibinin, si-lidianin, and silicristin. Collectively, they're known as silymarin.
The tea made from steeping a few teaspoons of milk thistle seed in freshly boiled water doesn't contain enough silymarin to do the liver much the herb does not appear to have estrogenic properties, it does have some androgenic action. |
Thomas Bartram
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 One in common use among herbalists is Marigold (calendula), directed particularly against staphylococcus.
Ayurvedic Medicine, specific: equal parts Ginger root, Black Pepper and Aniseed.
ANTI-INFECTIVES. Herbs that stimulate the body's immune system to withstand infection. Alternatives to anti-bacterial substances obtained from micro-organisms as penicillin, streptomycin etc. Those from herbs do not destroy beneficial bacteria normally present in the intestines, neither does the body get used to them.
Some essential oils are natural antibiotics. |
| Quarterly publication of the National herbalists Association of Australia. Australian medicinal plants, Government reports, case studies, books, plant abstracts. For subscription details and complimentary copy of the Journal contact: NHAA, PO Box 65, Kingsgrove NSW 2208, Australia. Tel: +61(02) 502 2938. Annual subscription (Aus) $40 (overseas applicants include $15 for air mail, otherwise sent by sea mail).
AUTISM. An abnormal condition of early childhood where the child is unable to make contact and develop relationships with people. |
| President: National Institute of Medical herbalists. Author: The Herbal Pocket Prescribes (Eardley)
BARLEY. Hordeum distichon L. An almost perfect food. High in fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. High in lysine, an essential amino acid. One of the best and cheapest cholesterol blockers. A grain that should have a prominent place on the dining table. This nutritive demulcent, taken as Barley-water, is still used in kidney, intestinal and bowel disorders.
Malt extract (with, or without Cod Liver oil). Green Barley. Juice of young Barley leaves harvested when 12 inches in height. |
| Beach made many long visits to Britain gleaning information from the British Museum, Guy's Hospital and from consulting medical herbalists. Ex-Professor of several American universities, he organised herbal medication into a system defined in his books: "American Practice of Medicine", "Midwifery", and "Family Physician " which proved a bestseller.
BEAN HUSKS. French beans. Phaseolus vulgaris L. French: Haricot. German: Bohnen. Spanish: Habichuela seca. Italian: Fagoilo. Indian: Khurdya. Chinese: Lu-tou. Iranian: Bendo mash.
Constituents: phaseoline, mucilage, minerals including sulphur. |
| Entered the National Institute of Medical herbalists (then NAMH) in 1931, and directed the Research and Analytical Department for 50 years.
Hyde organised the fight for the survival of herbal medicine endangered by the Medicines Bill and was able to modify some clauses that would have put an end to herbal medicine under the Medicines Act, 1968. The BHP is indebted to his expertise and clinical experience. As a consultant and teacher he inspired many students and practitioners. A Doctorate of Botanic Medicine was conferred on him by the School of Botanic Medicine, London.
FLOODING (Menses). |
| Compiled by the British Herbal Medicine Association Pharmacopoeia Commission which includes scientists, university pharmacognosists, pharmacologists, botanists, consulting medical herbalists, and medical practitioners in an advisory capacity. See abbreviation BHC under preparations.
BRITISH HERBAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATION. Before the Medicine's Bill proceeded to the Statute book to become the Medicine's Act
1968, so great was the threat to the practice of herbal medicine and sale of herbal preparations, that the profession and trade were galvanised into mobilising opposition. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Anti-allergy and immunomodulating activity
Angelica has a long history of use by Chinese and Japanese herbalists in the prevention and treatment of allergic symptoms in individuals who are sensitive to a variety of substances (pollen, dust, animal dander, food, etc.).1,12 Its action is related to its ability to inhibit the production of IgE in a selective manner. Since IgE levels in patients with atopic conditions are typically 3-10 times greater than the upper limit of normal, angelica may offer some benefit by reducing these elevated antibodies. |
| In understanding the pharmacology, pharmacognosy and historical use of plants, the student of natural medicine is once again inspired by the miracle of nature, and the intuition and empiricism that ancient herbalists possessed.
It is the hope of the authors that this section will help better inform our readers of the impressive uses, and potential dangers, of these natural medicines. We also want to stress that they should not be used simply as substitutes for the drugs commonly used to treat disease. |
| The questioning of the clinical effectiveness of herbal tinctures by science-based or evidence-based naturopathic physicians is often viewed as heretical and sacrilegious by many professing to be "master herbalists". The opinion of the editors of this textbook is that if a natural medicine, whether it is a tincture, standardized extract, or nutrient, is truly clinically effective it should be able to stand up to scientific scrutiny and rationale. |
John Boik
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 An comparison between how 50 acupuncturists and 50 TCM herbalists treat heart blood vacuity.
Case Study Designs. The case study is an intensive exploration of a single subject or group of subjects (the later is referred to as a case series). Case studies are used as evidence supporting or negating theories, for demonstrating the effectiveness of a technique (in a particular subject or group), and for generating new hypotheses for later testing in experimental studies. Case studies can not be used to generalize the effect of an action to the population at large. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Consumers, health food stores, pharmacists, herbalists and physicians who use or sell herbal products should ask for information from the suppliers of herbal products on their quality control process. What do they do to guarantee the validity of their product? As more consumers, retailers, and professionals begin demanding quality control from the suppliers, more quality control processes will be utilized by manufacturers.
Currently, only a few manufacturers adhere to complete quality control and good manufacturing procedures. |
Nelson Foster and Linda S. Cordell
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 Gassiness, long a subject of joke, rhyme, and embarrassment (the Renaissance herbalists did not fail to mention this trait), remains a problem for bean consumers. Some varieties seem to produce less gas than others, but much-touted gasless types have not lived up to their promise, at least not for everyone who has tried them. Suggestions for reducing gassiness, such as boiling the dried beans without first soaking them or soaking them overnight and pouring off the excess water, are subject to debate. |
| From the writings of the sixteenth-century herbalists and from the later works of Linnaeus (1707—1778), the botanical genius who developed much of the scientific nomenclature for plants, and Augustin dc Candolle (1778—1841), a great Swiss student of the origin of cultivated plants, it is clear that they did not know the geographic source of the common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, the species most familiar and widespread today. |
Dr. Mary Dan Eades
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 The anthocyanidins in bilberry have muscle-relaxant properties, which help relieve menstrual cramps. herbalists suggest taking 20 to 40 mg of concentrated bilberry extract three times daily. A half-cup of fresh bilberries is a good alternative. Bilberries can be found at natural and health-food stores.
• Bilberry strengthens capillary walls and increases the overall health of the circulatory system, and so is an effective treatment for varicose veins. Eat whole berries if possible; capsules are an acceptable alternative. |
| John's wort have been cited by herbalists for at least 400 years. It is generally used for the treatment of nervous disorders, depression, neuralgia, kidney problems, wounds, and bums. Its ability to treat so many different disorders stems from the number of compounds found in the plant.
Medicinal uses—
• The most prevalent use for this herb is as an antidepressant. Studies have found that it reduces feelings of depression, anxiety, and apathy. Studies show the herb to be comparably effective to many pharmaceutical antidepressants while producing fewer side effects. |
| Herbal remedies
• herbalists recommend lemon balm to treat shingles. Make a tea using lemon balm and any other mints you may have on hand, such as spearmint, thyme, sage, self-heal, and rosemary.
• The capsaicin found in red pepper relieves pain by blocking pain signals from nerves just under the skin. Even the FDA recognizes the value of capsaicin and approved commerical creams containing the substance. You can buy the cream, or you can add powdered red pepper into any white skin lotion until it turns pink. |
| German herbalists recommend 2 to 3 teaspoons of extract daily.
Dosages may vary, depending on the duration and severity of your symptoms. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner, and alert your physician to your decision to use herbs. Some herbal remedies cannot be used in conjunction with conventional pharmaceuticals.
What makes it worse?
I know of no specific nutrients that contribute to prostate enlargement.
- Psoriasis -
What is it?
In psoriasis the skin erupts in patches of raised, red, flat-topped plateaus covered with silvery scaling skin. |
| Both can be used in treating pneumonia.
• herbalists claim that the immune-stimulating properties of astragalus also help prevent and treat arrhythmia and suggest drinking a tea made with one to two teaspoons of dried herb steeped in boiling water.
Contraindications-—Do not take astragalus if you have a fever.
- Bilberry -
Vaccinium myrtillus
Forms—tea, juice, fruit, capsules.
Nutritional value—This fruit and its relatives, blueberry, cranberry, huckleberry, blackberry, grape, plum, and wild cherry, contain potent antioxidants, including beta-carotene. |
Earl Mindell
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 It is traditionally used by herbalists as a remedy for nervousness and insomnia. A mild diuretic, it helps reduce water retention and relieve cramping due to muscle spasms.
CAUTION: Long-term use can cause liver damage.
144. Licorice
An effective restorer of membrane and tissue function, it is also a hormone balancer, an intestinal secretion stimulant, a respiratory stimulant, and a laxative.
CAUTION: High blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias are possible side effects of licorice. Additionally, it may cause water retention and should be avoided by women who suffer from PMS. |
| This is not really surprising since Asian herbalists have used a tea brewed from the kudzu root to treat alcoholism for the past 2,000 years. Kudzu contains two phytochemicals, daidzin and daidzein, which help reduce blood alcohol levels. It is available as a supplement in 500 mg. capsules. For best results, take one 3 times daily, before or after drinking alcohol.
289. The Lowdown on Marijuana and Hashish
Marijuana and hashish come from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. |
Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS
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| Native American herbalists used echinacea more than any other plant for medicinal purposes. There are over 350 scientific articles worldwide on the immune enhancing effects of echinacea, including the:
0 activation of complement, which promotes chemotaxis of neutrophils, monocytes, and eosinophils; "gearing up" the immune cells
0 solubilization of immune complexes {> neutralization of viruses.8
One of the components of echinacea, arabinogalactan, has shown promise as an anti-cancer agent in vitro. |
Richard Leviton
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 What happened 160 years ago ought to happen again: "The public, disgusted with the maltreatment it was receiving, stripped the licensed profession of its legal protection and threw the practice of medicine open to all comers," says medical historian Harris Coulter in Divided Legacy: Twentieth Century Medicine—The Bacteriological Era.
There are positive signs of change, though they come only after considerable struggle, even oppression. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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 Typical dosage: 1 cup of tea morning and evening (steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried root in 1 cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes),- or 30 to 60 drops of tincture three times per day.
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
Also known as shavegrass, this herb is common in European medicine for blood in the urine and urinary stones. It's a mild diuretic that works its wonders without depleting electrolytes, so you don't get that "washed out" feeling. |
| A number of herbs or other natural products have physical effects that may qualify them as aphrodisiacs. And if you define aphrodisiac as anything that adds extra zing to love-making, then the possibilities are as boundless as the erotic imagination.
If you take an antidepressant, what can you do to preserve sexual function? Ask your physician about switching to Wellbutrin or trying a lower dose. St.-John's-wort, an herbal antidepressant, has no known sexual side effects.
ž Other legal drugs. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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 C four times a day for the relief of symptoms. Several studies done by Elliot Dick, Ph.D., epidemiologist at the Respiratory Virus Research Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin in Madison have shown that it works. (Some people develop diarrhea after taking as little as 1,200 milligrams of vita-min C a day, but this is rare. If you'd like to try this therapy, cut back on the amount of vitamin C if you develop diarrhea.)
I take vitamin C for colds, but I do it without using many pills. |
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