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Keep the dressing wet. Sr. john's wort In oil form, St. john's wort is believed to have antibacterial and astringent properties when used topically to treat cuts. Sassafras The sassafras root is an effective wound treatment. Boil the root in water and bathe your wound in the steam. The volatile oil in sassafras is both a painkiller and an antiseptic. DANDRUFF Dandruff is not a disease. It's a normal function of your skin which occurs when your scalp sheds dead cells. White flakes fall as new cells are pushed up from deeper skin layers.

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Good: astragalus, bayberry, horsetail, mullein, myrrh, pau d'arco, rose hip, St. john's wort (herbal extracts). Also, primrose oil, wheat germ. Ulcer Best: all leafy greens, cabbage, okra, rutabaga, watercress. Good: carrot, celery, kale, potato, red pepper. Best: blue grape. Good: apple, banana, cantaloupe, papaya, blueberry, raisin. Best: peppermint (herbal extract). Also, aloe vera juice. Good: bilberry, chamomile, ginger root, goldenseal, marshmallow, parsley (herbal extracts). Also, psyllium seed.

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St. john's wort (hypericum perforatum) Farmers have long considered St. john's wort a nuisance plant because of its photosensitizing effect on cattle. Nevertheless, humans have used it for centuries for a wide variety of ailments, including nervous disorders, depression, neuralgia, wounds, burns, kidney problems, and for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions. Hypericum contains numerous biologically active constituents, including hypericin and its derivatives, hyperforin, flavonoids, catachin, and others. Since there are several compounds within St.

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Carefully pour off the oil and store in an airtight, opaque container. St. john's wort oil may be rubbed on areas of rheumatic pain, used for neuralgic or sciatic pains, or applied to minor burns. Broader Context of Treatment Exercise is an essential component of any treatment plan for osteoarthritis. Appropriate activity improves mood and outlook, decreases pain, increases flexibility, improves heart health and blood flow, helps reduce or maintain weight, and promotes general physical fitness.

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For example, St john's wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) is used in both rational phytotherapy and by herbalists. Table 12.

A range of actives identified Examples include Echinacea, devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), artichoke (Cynara scolymus), St john's wort (Hypericum perforatum), liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and many others. Of course, more than one of these situations may apply within a single herb. SOME EXAMPLES OF POLYVALENT ACTION Ginkgo biloba The ginkgolides are known to be platelet-activating factor (RAF) antagonists, which is one of their mechanisms of anti-inflammatory activity, and a synergistic interaction between ginkgolides A and B has been shown.

Hypericum perforatum L. (St john's wort) has clinically well-established effects in mild forms of depression. It has also been employed topically for inflammatory conditions of the skin. Morphological characteristics of the family The leaves are opposite, often dotted with glands. A characteristic feature of this family is a secondary increase in the number of stamens (polyandrous flowers). The fruit are usually capsules, but berries may occur in some species. Distribution This family, with about 900 species, has its main area of distribution in the tropics and in temperate regions.

However, since 1996, there has been a significant increase in the publication of randomized clinical trials on herbs, such as echinacea, garlic, ginkgo and St john's wort. Although some of these clinical trials are flawed by methodological weaknesses, there can be no doubt that clinical interest in medicinal herbs is growing. Use of herb extracts or isolated active principles The focus on the isolation of active principles from herbs in the past has led to the view that each individual herb must have an active principle(s).

Most products containing standardized extracts of St john's wort are still standardized on hypericin content, as hyperforin is fairly unstable. STIMULANTS CNS stimulants are now rarely employed therapeutically, with the exception of caffeine, although they were important in the treatment of barbiturate poisoning (e.g. picro-toxin) or as a tonic (strychnine). Cola nut extract is used in many herbal tonics and, of course, in the ubiquitous soft drink of the same name. Guarana is an ingredient of some 'energy' drinks and 'healthy' nutritional products.

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The main anthraquinone-containing plants are cascara sagrada [Rbamnus purshiana), senna, rhubarb, aloes, dock and St john's wort. Rheum-emodin is a typical simple anthraquinone from rhubarb root [Rheum palmatum). oh o oh rheum-emodin As anthraquinones are yellow-brown pigments many have been used historically as dyes for textiles, for example dyer's madder (Rubia tinctoria). They are also known as anthracene glycosides, since anthracene was the first compound isolated, by French chemists Dumas and Lambert, in 1832.

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John's Wort (hypericum perforatum) Farmers have long considered St. john's wort a nuisance plant because of its photosensitizing effect on cattle. Nevertheless, humans have used it for centuries for a wide variety of ailments, including nervous disorders, depression, neuralgia, wounds, burns, kidney problems, and for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions. Hypericum contains numerous biologically active constituents, including hypericin and its derivatives, hyperforin, flavonoids, catachin, and others. Since there are several compounds within St.

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John's Wort is now widely sold commercially as a supplement in health foo 1 stores. It is taken as a natural antidepressant. The European St. john's wort has been used since Antiquity. It was said to ha\ z magical virtues for keeping evil spirits away. ^ few local species are eaten cooked in Northeastern Asia. Endangered species: H. cumulicola - Fla. raw Mammea americana (B 5) Mamey Apple "rom the West Indian name of the fruit, "mamey." Originally from tropical Am. naturalized in S. Fla. & Mex. The tree is cultivated for its fruit in the tropics of both hemispheres.

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Powdered extracts have limited availability in the United States. St. john's wort (Hypericum perforatum): St. john's wort is best known as a natural antidepressant and is widely used for that purpose. However, it also has antiviral properties, and was at one time investigated 4 Homotoxicology Antiviral Alternatives Echinacea compositum S Engystol N Gripp-Heel for use in HIV. Though a common flowering herb, its chemical nature is very complex, and contains hypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids, and xanthones.

Pascotox Though there is no scientific or clinical evidence to support this rationale, St. john's wort is a safe herb with few side effects. If you have a chronic viral condition and depression, try it for four to six weeks, which is how long it typically takes to show benefits. German studies indicate that 2.4 percent of patients develop adverse effects within four weeks of using of St. john's wort, which include stomach upset, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and restlessness. Sensitivity to sunlight is also a reported reaction to this herb.

John's wort (Hypericum perforatum): St. john's wort is best known as a natural antidepressant and is widely used for that purpose. However, it also has antiviral properties, and was at one time investigated 4 Homotoxicology Antiviral Alternatives Echinacea compositum S Engystol N Gripp-Heel for use in HIV. Though a common flowering herb, its chemical nature is very complex, and contains hypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids, and xanthones.

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Try hypericum or St. john's wort and the Bach Flower Remedies Aspen, Gentian, Gorse, and Mustard. Correct constipation; take cultures of acidophilus and bifidobacteria. Have any dead teeth removed and preferably mercury amalgam fillings replaced. Avoid lead pollution. Kyolic (aged garlic), cooked garlic, and raw garlic assist in detoxification. Candida can go into the bloodstream and cause depression and other psychiatric symptoms. For treatment, see Candidiasis above.

With lung cancer use also horehound, lobelia, mullein, and St. john's wort. Pimpernel is used partly to gargle and partly to drink in spoonful amounts for cancer of the mouth, throat, and neck glands. Mistletoe is especially good for leukemia and is often used as the Anthroposophic medicine Iscador or Plenosol for injection near tumors and swollen lymph glands. With prostate cancer, use also saw palmetto and/or willow herb (Epilobium, mainly parviflorum). With leukemia, especially use herbs to strengthen the immune system.

Avoid heavy-metal contamination; sanitize your teeth; apply violet color therapy systemically; treat for parasites and Candida; use St. john's wort as an herbal tincture during depression. Scleroderma: Antimicrobial therapy including colloidal silver and oxygen therapy are recommended, as is the herbal parasite cure with use of the electronic zapper and magnetic pulser. Make external applications to affected skin areas as rubs, packs, or immersions using tea tree oil, aloe vera gel, magnesium chloride, a solution of copper salicylate with MSM, and blue light.

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Generally try motherwort, dong quai, raspberry shoots, and chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus); St john's wort for depression; and black cohosh for period pain. Maca is most helpful for all conditions, helps after hysterectomy, is safer than hormonal replacement therapy, and is also recommended for age-related decline of sexual function. additional therapies: Take a hot sitz bath or sit on the north pole of a strong magnet for general strengthening. Press foot reflex areas on heels; use blue lighting to reduce bleeding, orange lighting to increase it.

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Don't take these drugs if you are already using tryptophan or 5 hydroxy tryptophan (5-HTP), which are natural precursors to serotonin, or St. john's wort, an herb with similar effects. What Are the Interactions with Other Drugs?

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Prime among these is St. john's wort, which is very popular in Europe. Clinical double-blind, placebo-controlled studies exist to support the efficacy of St. john's wort. Also consider valerian, skullcap, hops, kava kava root, passionflower, Chinese schizandra berry, wild oats, and calamus root. Light Therapy According to Dr. Michael Norden, author of Beyond Prozac, light therapy has shown positive results in overcoming mild depression associated with the winter season (called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD).

Things like acupuncture or herbal remedies such as echinacea or St. john's wort that have been used for thousands of years and which have some scientific backing are very likely to be safe. Less is known about the newer alternatives. •Approaches that are proven to work for one condition may not work for others. Aspirin can get rid of a headache but it won't do a thing for constipation. Similarly, the herb St. john's wort appears to be effective for mild to moderate depression but there's no evidence it works for weight loss.

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Sommer, [St. john's wort Extract in the Ambulatory Therapy of Depression: Attention and Reaction Ability are Preserved], Fortschr Med, 111(19), July 10, 1993, p. 339-342. This study compared the antidepressive-anxiolytic effects of a Valerian root and St. john's wort extract to amitriptyline. Results showed the herbal extract to be equally as effective as the amitriptyhne, prompting the authors to argue for the use of phytomedicines in treating the depression and mood disorders. —K.O. Hiller & V.

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I have grown concerned over the use of St john's wort, 5HTP, and homeopathic serotonin sold in health food stores. I have witnessed LSD flashbacks produced via St. john's wort and seen panic and anxiety increase at significant enough amounts from this herb to lead someone to be prescribed an SSRI - leading to additional horrors. Because of this I warn against the use of these products - especially for anyone who has had their ability to metabolize serotonin impaired via the use of serotonergic medications. L-TRYPTOPHAN: The same concern would apply to L-tryptophan.

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Best: alfalfa, flaxseed oil, garlic, St. john's wort (herbal extracts). Also, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), spirulina. Good: cat's claw, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, parsley, Siberian ginseng, slippery elm (herbal extracts). Also, aloe vera juice, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), lecithin, selenium, zinc. Diabetes Best: all leafy greens, Brussels sprouts. No fruit juices. Good: asparagus, broccoli, celery, green bean, green pepper, kale, kohlrabi, spinach, turnip green. Best: dandelion root, garlic, huckleberry, parsley (herbal extracts).

You should not take ginkgo if you are taking blood-thinning medication or if you have a clotting disorder. St. john's wort is a natural blood purifier and has been found in laboratory studies to have antiviral activity that fights HIV and viruses in the herpes family, including the Epstein-Barr virus. It is also used as a treatment for mild to moderate depression; depressed mood can lower immunity. Ligustrum (known in Chinese herbology as nu zhen zi) increases the production of lymphocytes in the bone marrow as well as their maturation into T cells.

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St. john's wort, which include stomach upset, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and restlessness. Sensitivity to sunlight is also a reported reaction to this herb. Drug interactions to one of the active components, hypericin, have been reported. If you are taking other antidepressants, anticoagulants, and/or digoxin for your heart, do not use St. john's wort while you are on these drugs. The standard dosage is 300 mg of the extract, taken three times daily.

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For internal and external use: aloe vera, burdock (for psoriasis), calendula, chaparral, echinacea, goldenseal, horsetail, pau d'arco, sarsa-parilla, sassafras, St. john's wort, and vervain. additional therapies: If B-vitamin deficiencies are suspected, use a paste of food yeast or bran on affected skin parts: concentrated B vitamins, especially B2 and B6, can be added to this as well. Have frequent cleansing periods; regulate bowel movements; use colonics.

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Furthermore, three of the supplements listed below—St. john's wort, SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine), and 5-HTP— enhance the serotonin system. Theoretically, a person could raise serotonin levels too high. SAMe SAMe is a natural substance that the body can produce from the essential amino acid methionine and adenosine ttiphosphate (ATP). Found in all our cells, it plays an important role in critical biochemical processes. It serves as a precursor for glutathione, coenzyme A, cysteine, taurine, and other essential compounds, and is needed for the production of serotonin and other neurotransmitters.

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