The Garlic CureJames F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox
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| Place all heads on double thickness of foil; top with olive oil and herbs. Fold up and seal. Bake. Serve one whole head per person. Squeeze cooked cloves from skin onto cooked meats or vegetables or on toasted French bread.
VARIATIONS: You may trim tops off heads to expose tops of garlic cloves. This makes cloves easier to scoop out. then, bake as directed. Cooking time will be slightly reduced.
MUSHROOM AND GARLIC IN PUFF PASTRY
4 servings
This elegant dish is extremely easy to prepare and a delight to serve.
Preheat oven. |
Judith Wills
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 Many dried herbs are excellent sources, but are not often used in sufficient quantity to make much contribution to the diet. Ground spices can do so, though—e.g. 1 teaspoon of ground ginger gives nearly 1 mg of iron, and curry powder slightly more.
Zinc
USA RDI 15 mg UK RNI 7 mg (females), 9.5 mg (males) EC RDA 15 mg Zinc is present throughout the body tissues and helps the activities of a wide variety of enzymes. It is essential for normal growth and development; for a healthy reproductive system and fertility; and for healthy fetal development. |
Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
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 In Japan it is one of the seven herbs of spring, traditionally cooked with rice and other wild plants.
The pungent seeds can be employed as a spice.
The leaves contain tannins, organic acids, an alkaloid (bursin), minerals and various substances (such as flavonoids and acetylcholine).
The whole plant is hemostatic, tonic and diuretic. It is preferable to use it fresh. The juice expressed from it can be employed medicinally.
Cardamine (B-H 2-3) Bitter Cress (including Dentaria spp.)
Greek and Latin name of a cress - "kardamon" - probably the garden cress, Lepidium sativum.
Throughout. |
| Local species are eaten as pot herbs in Asia.
Primula (D-H 4) Primrose
From the Latin "primulus," very first (diminutive form of "primus," first): the plant blooms in early spring.
Both native (N. N.Am. & Mountains) and species introduced from Eur. Many primroses from Eur. and Asia, as well as garden hybrids, are cultivated for ornament. Among the European species, P. verts (= P. officinalis) is found as an escape in N.E. N.Am.
The leaves of/? verts (m.a.) are edible raw in salads. They have a pleasant, somewhat spicy taste, with a slight anise smell, and can also be eaten cooked. |
| Apiaceae (Ujmbeeeiferae)
To this important family belong many of our common vegetables, herbs and spices: carrot, parsnip, celery, parsley, chervil, fennel, dill, coriander, caraway, cumin and angelica, among others.
On the other hand, extremely toxic plants are found here as well, such as poison hemlock, fool's parsley and water hemlock.
It is easy in most cases to determine whether a plant is a member of the Api-aceae but it is generally much more difficult to identify with any certainty a species, or even a genus within the family. |
| Fresh basil is one of the finest herbs to add to salads, vegetable dishes and soups. It goes especially well with tomatoes. The plant occasionally escapes, but it does not persist.
Basil contains an essential oil, which is distilled and used as a flavoring in some countries.
It is tonic, stomachic, catminative, antispasmodic and galactagogue.
The seeds have reportedly been used as food.
Basil has been known in Europe since ancient Rome.
Several other species are used as condiments in various parts of the Tropics. |
| Falafel," a traditional Middle Eastern food, is a mixture of bulgur, fava-bcan flour, garlic and herbs, which is made into balls that are deep-fried. "Hishk" is made in the same regions from fermented bulgur. In the Far East, cooked wheat is mixed with steamed soybeans for making "miso" and "shoyu" (see Glycine max, Fabaceae).
Coarsely ground flour is cooked into gruel. |
| Of course, fruits can be dried or frozen, acorns and nuts can be stored, and wild herbs and teas are often dried. But berries and nuts in season are also the principal foods of various wild animals, including birds. Do not forget to leave enough for them.
It is generally better to gather plants in cotton bags than in plastic bags, especially in warm weather. Never leave fresh plants unrefrigerated for too long, as they will soon spoil. They will keep in the refrigerator for a few days if wrapped in wet towels and stored in plastic bags. |
Dr. Julian Whitaker
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| Those of you hoping to give your memory a boost and hone your mental edge are better off following the 10-step program. and herbs. If after three months you feel as if you need an additional boost, consider adding one of the specialized agents discussed in this chapter. On the other hand, if your memory and cognitive complaints are more pressing, I recommend adding one or more of the nootropics right away. If you are caring for someone with severe memory loss or Alzheimer's disease, you should start that person on a comprehensive program that encompasses all ten steps, including nootropics. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 In addition, onion, garlic, ginger, cardamom, cumin, cloves, and cayenne are good herbs and spices to use when cooking.
It is also important to address any food allergies by working with a complementary physician, a doctor trained in nondrug approaches to healing, as well as in traditional medicine. An antiallergy diet can often correct or ameliorate the problem by having the patient eliminate certain foods completely, and eat others on a rotational basis. |
the Editors of PREVENTION
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 Having somebody show you how to do
Adventures in Herbalism
Ancestral herbs jF/ow old are herbal remedies?
"Older than man," says James A. Duke, Ph.D., an herbalist and ethnobotanist in Fulton, Maryland, and author of The Green Pharmacy. Zoologists have identified as many as eight species of primates that use plants for medicinal purposes, he says.
Evidence suggests that humans figured out herbal medicine pretty quickly, though. |
The Garlic CureJames F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox
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| Duke, PhD, one of the world's foremost authorities on medicinal plants and herbs, writes that about one percent of new TB cases in New York City are caused by bacteria resistant to one antibiotic. Up to seven percent of recurrent cases are resistant to two or more antibiotics. TB patients resistant to multiple antibiotics have only a 50 percent chance of surviving. 4
"The Chinese use garlic to treat TB with decent results," writes Dr. Duke. |
Dr. Julian Whitaker
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| They can also be used in combination with other herbs and nutrients, such as Ginkgo biloba.
High doses of ginseng may cause insomnia, elevated blood pressure, jitteriness, and heart palpitations. It should not be taken by people with hypertension, diabetes, or hypoglycemia without first consulting a doctor. If you are pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before using ginseng. Be aware that much of the ginseng on the market is derived from the lowest grade root that has been diluted, adulterated, or is totally void of active constituents. |
| Although these herbs are safe, effective therapies for enhancing memory in healthy individuals and improving cognitive function in those with memory loss, the medical establishment tends to ignore them. Please do not mistake their indifference for an herb's lack of efficacy or scientific backing. It is simply a typical response in the conventional medicine arena.
Now it's on to Step 4 of the program. There we will discuss the fats that nurture the brain.
Nurture Your Brain With Fats
Lorenzo Odone was a bright, engaging little boy, the beloved son of an Italian-American couple. |
| Today, ginkgo is commonly used in Europe, where physicians write prescriptions for herbs and insurance companies pay for them. In fact, over 10 million prescriptions are written throughout the world for ginkgo each year for the treatment of circulatory disorders, depression, memory loss, and other signs of cognitive decline.
Extracts from the leaves of this tree contain phytochemicals called ginkgo flavone glycosides and terpene lactones, which give ginkgo its remarkable medicinal value. |
| And some herbs, such as Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, Huper-zine A, and vinpocetine, have been clinically proven to preserve and restore memory. Let's take a closer look at these herbal brain boosters.
Ginkgo biloba
If I could recommend only one herbal supplement for optimizing brain function, it would be Ginkgo biloba. The ginkgo tree, dating back over 200 million years, is one of the oldest living plant species on the planet. Extremely hardy, ginkgo trees are resistant to insects, pollution, and disease. Their leaves have been used for various medicinal purposes for centuries. |
| Class of herbs that balance bodily functions and increase physical and mental energy and stamina. Popular types include Panax ginseng and Siberian ginseng. See also Adaptogen.
Glial cells. Brain cells that provide the structural support for neurons. Also called neuroglia.
Glucocorticoid. Adrenal hormone such as Cortisol. Excessive levels, commonly produced under chronic stress, may be toxic to the brain.
Glutamate. Amino acid that acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. When balanced with GABA, glutamate helps keep the brain on an even keel.
Glycation. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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| And unlike the foregoing herbs, ginger can be taken every day. It can be grated and taken as a tea, used in powder form, or taken in liquid extract form. One squirt of ginger extract into the mouth will clear the bronchi in a few minutes' time. This is also an excellent stomach remedy that counteracts nausea and alleviates the symptoms of stomach flu.
•Green Tea...Green tea has great cleansing properties and should be taken throughout the day for influenza.
•Slippery Elm... |
| Garlic, for one, helps fight infections. Mullein tea has historically been used in France to treat inflammatory conditions of the lungs. Easter lily is an old bronchial remedy used to expel heavy stagnant mucus from the lungs, and can be purchased as a flower essence. Yerba santa is a Southwestern herb that grows in semi-desert regions. Its shiny leaf is covered with a resin, an indication of a plant that helps the respiratory system. Resins are sticky sub-
Herbs stances that pick up and expel mucus, so that the air passages can open up. |
| Chinese herbs are available that will counter premenstrual symptoms. Homeopathic remedies, keyed to specific complaints, have proven effective in dealing with PMS.
Research has shown that regular participation in aerobic exercise can prevent mood swings, alleviate cramps, reduce fluid retention, and limit sugar cravings.
Reflexology and pressure point therapy are manipulative techniques that can alleviate PMS.
Prostate Conditions
'""phe prostate is a gland found between the bladder and penis. Though small, its j. functions are vital. |
the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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 These herbs help relieve gas.
Get more fiber. Fiber softens the bowel contents and seems to help if bloating is caused by intestinal spasms. You can add fiber to your diet by eating vegetables and whole grains, says Roger Gebhard, M.D., gastroenterologist at the Veterans Administration Medical Center and professor of medicine at the Univeristy of Minnesota in Minneapolis. But wheat starch may cause bloating, he adds, so try switching to rice and potatoes, which contain starch that is more easily tolerated. Or try a tablespoon of Metamucil mixed into juice once a day. |
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| Lots of herbal remedies call for a tea made from several different herbs. Make the blend first with the dried herb, says Mary Bove, N.D., a naturopathic physician at the Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic in Vermont and a member of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists. For example, if a flu remedy calls for a cup of tea with equal parts of linden flowers, elder flowers, yarrow flowers, and peppermint leaves, don't make /4 cup of each and pour the four teas together. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 More Detoxifying More Alkaline*
*The above chart is not exactly acid-alkaline, but suggests a general tendency for the foods and substances on the left to be more acidic, and toward the right, more alkaline.
Ranges of Detoxification
Moving to a less congesting diet, as shown in the facing table, will also induce healing.
The effects of dietary detoxification vary. Even mild changes from our current eating plan will produce some responses, while more dramatic dietary shifts can produce a profound cleansing. |
Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., and Jo Robinson
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 Coat liberally with the fresh herbs. Saute trout briefly in the oil. Add white wine and garlic and poach until trout is just cooked. Salt and pepper to taste.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE FOR 1 FILLET:
Calories
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
Total Fat
Sat. Fat
Choi.
273
23 gms.
1.3 gms.
51 mgs.
17 gms.
2.6 gms.
62 mgs.
LA
LNA
EPA
DHA
Omega-6/Omega-3
2 gms.
0.7 gms.
0.3 gms.
1 gms.
1
TUNA MARINATED IN DILL
Makes.- 4, 6-ounce servings Time: 20 minutes, plus 6 hours to marinate
1V2 lb. fresh tuna [not canned)
Marinade:
3 T. fresh dill, chopped 1 T. chopped parsley Juice of 1 lemon 1 T. |
Susun S. Weed
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 These serious, effective, anti-cancer herbs are safe enough for the entire family to eat for dinner, yet powerful enough to counter in situ cancers. And they are important complementary medicines for women using Steps 5 and 6. See Materia Medica for more information, including dosages.
• Healing by nourishing is hard to believe, so accustomed have we become to the idea that we have to poison the person to kill the cancer. But some foods have anti-cancer effects, some foods can mitigate the side effects of orthodox treatments, and other foods can help prevent recurrence and metastases. |
| The mixture can be left plain or seasoned: Add honey and fruit for a sweet variation, or herbs and garlic for a zesty variation. Eat it alone or use it as a topping for bread, grains, granola, vegetables, or baked potatoes.
* If quark is not sold in your area, you can use nonfat cottage cheese, or make your own quark. It's easy. Line a colander or kitchen sieve with a loosely woven cotton cloth (such as a large handkerchief, a clean piece of old sheeting, or several layers of cheesecloth). Place the cloth-lined colander in a large bowl and pour a quart of nonfat or organic yogurt into it. |
| Random House Book of herbs, R. Phillips and Nicky Fox, 1990
25. Therapeutic Herbalism, David Hoffman, private printing, 1992
Herbal Pharmacy I Recipes ]
After-Surgery Lozenges....................301
Anti-Cancer Plaster, Three-Step .............306
Anti-Radiation Easy Meal..................308
Black Ointment..........................304
Burdock Seed Oil........................298
Castor Oil Pack.......................... 62
Citrus Peel Honey........................270
Essiac..................................301
Evergreen Breast Massage Oil..............298
Favorite Fast Cabbage...... |
| By using dried herbs and steeping them for long periods, I am able to extract many nutrients (especially minerals) and medicinal factors (such as phytosterols, glycosides, and starches) which extract poorly, or not at all, into teas and tinctures. Because these nourishing and tonifying infusions are protein-rich, they do not store well. Most spoil in a day or two, even if refrigerated. I drink a different infusion each day. The usual dose is 1-4 cups. |
| Add room temperature vinegar, completely covering the herbs. Place plastic or waxed paper over the jar before capping. Label it with the date and plant name. Wait six weeks, then use lavishly.
How To Make Infused Herbal Oils/Ointments
Oil is used to extract plant components that affect the skin, underlying nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics, fat cells, muscles, and other soft tissues. Infused herbal oils are always made from fresh plants, with the exception of calendula flowers and comfrey leaves, which are often dried for a day or two before being placed in oil. |
| Liver-protective herbs help reduce or eliminate nausea associated with chemotherapy (and radiation). See pages 228-229.
• Seaweed quickly restores a disturbed electrolyte balance and heals digestive surfaces injured by repeated vomiting. If you're too nauseated to eat seaweed by itself, boil some in a cup of water for ten minutes and sip the liquid, or cook it with oatmeal.
Step 4. Stimulate/Sedate
-k Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) absolutely stops nausea and vomiting. One author claims that over 40 percent of practicing oncologists recommend marijuana to their patients. |
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