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Natural Pet Cures: Dog & Cat Care the Natural Way Dr. John Heinerman See book keywords and concepts

Being the son of a bookman myself and obviously deeply interested in medicinal plant lore, I was enthralled with my delightful find. But I nearly suffered a severe bout of apoplexy when I looked at the price marked inside. The ,£500 figure in those days translated into an equivalent of $1,500 U.S. It took me a few seconds to catch my breath and recover from such sticker shock. Being the resourceful individual I am, however, I wasn't about to let something like this keep me from gaining access to the information inside.

Natural Health Secrets From Around the World Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S. See book keywords and concepts

Despite its name, this medicinal plant was discovered by the Egyptians. Today, its therapeutic powers are recognized in many parts of the world, including Greece and China. When taken as a tea, fenugreek eases congestion. As residents of Athens can tell you, this treatment is especially useful in highly polluted areas. HYSSOP Greek master herbalists boiled the leaves and flowers of hyssop (a shrub plant in the same family as mint, sage and balm) in water and mixed it with honey to ease persistent coughs. And the Cherokee Indians used hyssop to relieve congestion.

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay. See book keywords and concepts

James Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy and one of the world's leading experts on medicinal plant chemicals, reported that wild oregano contained the highest levels of antioxidants (reported in Duke, 1997). It is especially high in vitamin E compounds, especially gamma-tocopherol (Lagouri and Boskou, 1996). PEPPERMINT LEAF AND OIL Latin: Mentha piperita Chinese: Bo he (M. haplocalyx) Sanskrit: Putani (M. arvensis) WHAT IT DOES: Peppermint leaf is sweet, and peppermint oil is sweet and slightly pungent in taste. Both are aromatic and cooling in action.

The Way of Chinese Herbs Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Deals with all aspects of Medical Herbalism, including latest medicinal plant research findings. National Herbalists Association of Australia, Suite 305, 3 Smail St., Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia Canadian Journal oj Herbalism: Quarterly journal of the Ontario Herbalists Association. 11 Winthrop Place, Stoney Creek, Ont L8G 3M3 HerbalGram: Quarterly journal published by the American Botanical Council and the Herb Research foundation. P.O. Box 201660, Austin, TX 78720; phone: (800) 373-7105; fax: (512) 331-1924 Medical Herbalism: A Clinical Newsletter for the Herbal Practitioner.

The Way of Herbs Michael Tierra See book keywords and concepts

Common Names: Chinese species is called ma huang Family: Ephedraceae Part Used: Stems Energy and Flavors: Pungent, bitter, warm Systems Affected: Lungs, bladder Biochemical Constituents: Ephedrine alkaloids Properties: Diaphoretic, stimulant, diuretic, decongestant, antirheumatic, astringent Dose: 2-6 grams in decoction Used for: Asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, hay fever, allergic rashes Notes: As one of the most primeval herbs on the planet, ephedra was mentioned as a medicinal plant in the Vedas, the ancient scriptures of India.

Box 420 East Barre, VT 05649 Phone: (802) 479-9825 Fax: (802) 476-3722 UPS is devoted to replanting endangered and threatened medicinal plant species for nonharvestable purposes. JOURNALS AND NEWSLETTERS The Business of Herbs Northwind Farm Publications P. Oliver, Route 2, Box 246 Shevlin, MN 56676 Phone: (219) 657-2478 Fax: (218) 657-2447 Bimonthly trade journal for herb businesses The Herb Companion Interweave Press 201 East Fourth Street Loveland, CO 80537 Phone: (970) 669-7677 or (800) 272-2193 Fax: (970) 667-8317 e-mail: hc@ 1 wp. ccmail. Compuserve.

Natural Health Secrets From Around the World Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S. See book keywords and concepts

FENUGREEK Fenugreek is well-known in the Mediterranean and the Middle East as a medicinal plant. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium. The seeds contain up to 30 percent mucilage (a plant gum) and make a good poultice. Fenugreek poultices have a healing effect and soothe boils. HEAT This Irish treatment for boils uses wet heat: Fill ajar or bottle with hot water. Wait a few seconds — until the jar is thoroughly heated — and then pour out the water. Place the hot mouth of the jar over the boil.

Miracle Cures: Dramatic New Scientific Discoveries Revealing the Healing Powers of Herbs, Vitamins, and Other Natural Remedies Jean Carper See book keywords and concepts

Of all plant sedatives, valerian appears most effective, says medicinal plant expert Dr. Varro Tyler. So convincing is the evidence of valerian's efficacy and safety that a coalition of European manufacturers of phytomedicines (plant medicines) have petitioned the FDA to allow claims for valerian as an over-the-counter nighttime sleeping "aid," defined as an agent that relaxes and mildly sedates. More than 200 scientific studies on the pharmacology of valerian have been published in the scientific literature, mostly in Europe in the last thirty years. Valerian is a well-tested sleeping potion.

Herbs for Health and Healing Kathi Keville See book keywords and concepts

Ginseng has a very long history as a medicinal plant. Studies on this herb were being conducted in China more than two thousand years ago. In one such experiment, two people— one with a piece of ginseng in his mouth and the other without— ran five li (a bit under two miles). If the individual chewing ginseng did not feel tired or out of breath at the end of this run, the root was considered genuine. Other cultures have relied on their own discoveries—ginseng is not the only herb known for its energizing abilities.

The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America Francois Couplan, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Middle Ages as a medicinal plant and for its tender stems which were candied and used as a stomachic flavoring in cakes. All parts of the plant give off an intense but delicious aroma. It is still occasionally grown in American gardens. The roots of A. atropurpurea, purple angelica, have reportedly been candied. Its young stems and leaves were eaten in colonial days. Young shoots, tender stems and leaves of A. lucida (= Coelopleurum lucidum), seacoast angelica, wild celery - N.E. & N.W. Coasts - and venenosa - E. U.S. -have also been used as food.

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

Fortunately, many states are now passing laws that allow legal access to this medicinal plant for those who need it. • Coffee enemas, among other benefits, can relieve pain, particularly when there are bowel or bile duct obstructions and/or constipation that must be corrected before healing can begin. See chapter 8 for more information and instructions. • Lipoic acid reduces the production of lactic and peruvic acids that are generated by cancer cells, thereby causing severe muscular pain. Dose: 300 to 600 mg daily in divided doses, taken with meals.

The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications Christian Ratsch See book keywords and concepts

Folk Names Altersum, apollinaris, bily blin (Bohemia), diski-amos (modern Greek), dontochorton (Cyprus), gelbes bilsenkraut, helles bilsenkraut, hyoskyamos, obecny (Bohemia), Russian henbane, sikran (Morocco), weifi biilsen, weifi bulsenkraut, weifies bilsenkraut, yellow henbane, zam bulsenkraut163 History Hyoscamus albus was the most commonly used magical and medicinal plant of European antiquity (Schneider 1974, 2:184*).

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

Economic and medicinal plant Research. Vol. 1. London: Academic Press, 198S: 155-215. 3. Bohn B, Nebe CT, Birr C. Flow-cytometric studies with Eleutherococcus senticosus extract as an immunomodulatory agent. Arzneimittel-Forschung 1987; 37(10): 1193-1196. 4. Asano K, Takahashi T, Miyashita M. Effect of Eleutheroccocus senticosus extract on human physical working capacity. Planta Medica 1986; June (3): 175-177. 5. Dowling EA, Redondo DR, Branch JD, et al. Effect of Eleutherococcus senticosus on sub-maximal and maximal exercise performance.

As of 1999, there is no large-scale cultivation of this important medicinal plant. Recent attempts to grow saw palmetto have resulted in bushes that failed to produce berries even after 6 years, according to well-known herbalist Steven Foster. The University of Florida is currently conducting a 3-year agricultural study of saw palmetto's cultivation and harvesting needs. Although the plant does not appear to be in immediate danger of over harvesting, Florida state officials are concerned about the possible effects of over harvesting on indigenous wildlife and ecosystems.

Economic and medicinal plant Research. Vol. 5. San Diego: Academic Press, 1991. 2. Satyavati G. Gum guggul (Commiphora mukul)—The success story of an ancient insight leading to a modern discovery. Indian Journal of Medical Research 1988; 87: 327-335. 3. Singh RP, Singh R, Ram P, et al. Use of pushkar-guggul, an indigenous anti-ischemic combination, in the management of ischemic heart disease. International Journal of Pharmacognosy 1993; 31(2): 147-160. 4. Nityanand S, Srivastava JS, Asthana OP. Clinical trials with guggulipid: a new hypolipidemic agent.

You can help protect this important medicinal plant by growing black cohosh in your own yard. Often cultivated as an ornamental, the plant grows fairly easily in many different environments, producing roots that are ready to harvest in 2 to 4 years. Although black cohosh prefers shady areas, it generally tolerates more sunlight than goldenseal. (For more information on growing black cohosh, contact United Plant Savers; see appendix E.) More important, when buying black cohosh products, look for those made from cultivated sources and support the companies that use such sources.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Dr. Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

A study examined the effects of the Soviet antidiabetic medicinal plant arfazetin on type I and type II diabetics. Type I patients received the arfazetin combined with insulin. Type II patients received it via infusion in addition to hypoglycemic drugs. Results showed the arfazetin to have hypoglycemic activity. V. D. Korotkova et at, "Arfezetin v lechenii Sakhamogo Dia-beta," [Arfazetin in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus], Probl. Endokrinol. (Mosk.) 34, no. 4 (July-August 1988): 25-28.

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

As late as 1915, this was listed as a "foreign medicinal plant" in an official compendium. There were some speculations on possibly cultivating it in parts of southern Ontario where the winter is not too severe. However, in northern Ontario, where this formula allegedly originated, it probably would not grow. So, on all accounts, it is absurd to think that Turkey rhubarb was part of any truly indigenous Ojibwa cancer treatment. Toxicity It is nearly universally agreed that Essiac is relatively harmless.

At this meeting the vine received official recognition for the first time as a medicinal plant (211). There is some clinical research now underway in Europe using the Krallendorn brand. According to a statement from the Keplinger's company, these clinical studies remain largely unpublished, unfinished, or require larger numbers of patients before the results could be scientifically published. It is for this reason that a Medline search yields nothing convincing about the clinical efficacy of the product, besides the fact of its "moderate anti-inflammatory activity" (349, 331).

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

Some researchers, including well-known medicinal plant expert Albert Leung, Ph.D., maintain that proving dong quai's benefits to women's reproductive health through clinical studies may be difficult because of the plant's subtle tonic effects.1 Given its reputation, dong quai should not be dismissed because of a lack of clinical evidence. Future studies could answer many questions by testing the root in combination with other Chinese herbs over an adequate period of time, using criteria that can detect the plant's more subtle effects.

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

Gotu Kola [Centella asiatica) Gotu kola, native to India, is a popular medicinal plant in Ayurvedic medicine, the herbal tradition that has been practiced for centuries in India. Used for healing many skin afflictions, including leprosy, burns, eczema, psoriasis, and leg ulcers, gotu kola is also used to enhance mental concentration. It has a great ability to relax the brain, particularly when it is on overdrive and cannot focus efficiently.

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

European medicinal plant researchers have approved the use of hops for such conditions as nervous tension, excitability, restlessness, and sleep disturbances. An extract of the kava-kava plant (a slow-growing bushy perennial) acts as a natural tranquilizer. In one study, when 29 patients diagnosed with anxiety (including panic disorder and general tension) took kava-kava (100 mg three times daily for four weeks) and were then evaluated using three standard psychological profiles of anxiety, all measures were significantly lower.

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

Sea Herbs, Immunity, and Cancer Seaweed Compound Compound Type Immune Effects Laminaria Fucoidan Polysaccharide Antiviral and Fatty acids immunostimulant Chlorella Chlorellin Glycolipid Anti-HTV and immunostimulant; increases interferon production Spirulina GLA Cartenoids Liver- and kidney- Phycocyanin protective; inhibits cancer colony formation Bladderwrack (Fucus vesicnbsus) Bladderwrack is a seaweed that was often used by the Eclectics as a medicinal plant. It is a gentle but stimulating alterative, suited for people (usually women) with cold and fatty conditions.

Herbal Defense Robyn Landis See book keywords and concepts

Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a botanist and medicinal plant researcher, noted in HerbalGram, "What drug company wants to invest $231 million to prove an herb like feverfew, which you and I could grow at home, can prevent migraine? How would they get their $231 million back if we raised homegrown feverfew and self-medicated, and how much would they lose in sales of remedial migraine medications if this herb prevented 70 percent of migraine headaches?"7 The consumer loses if herbs are judged based on the inability to produce evidence that parallels that which is required for a drug.

Herbs Have All Their Parts Intact Another great advantage of herbs, when used traditionally in their whole forms, is the action of a wide range of complementary components. Each medicinal plant can be shown to have from dozens to hundreds of component ingredients, like those named earlier, which act synergistically to restore health. Some would be considered primary active ingredients, others enhance and support the work of those active ingredients, some are nutritive, still others buffer compounds that might act harshly if isolated, and so on.

The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs James A. Duke, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Sharing theR ain Forest Then, in 1991, a pivotal event occurred: I received my first invitation to teach a medicinal plant workshop to an ecotourist group in Amazonian Peru, about 200 miles downriver from the Upper Huallaga Valley, where I'd first looked into alternatives to coca farming years earlier during my first stint with the narcotics program. I was very excited about spending a week in the Amazon, but right before I was to go, I slipped a disk in my back while transporting a Christmas tree. (If you want the gory details, you can read the chapter on backache on page 71.

That led to my now-huge medicinal plant computer database, the source for much of the information in this book. If you have a computer, modem and World Wide Web browser, you can access it yourself at http://www.ars-grin.gov/~ngrlsb/. I was becoming known as one of a small number of medicinal herb experts at the USDA, and that led to several side projects, such as my first trip to China in 1978 to study Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) and the related plant, Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus).

I wrestled intermittently with one medicinal plant my whole three years in Missouri before becoming convinced that the species had never before been named. The Peruvians called it sanango, which became its generic name. Twenty-five years later in the Peruvian Amazon, I saw a shamanistic healer use sanango in a healing ceremony. Some plants I knew well, some didn't take much work to identify, and some took months to pin down. Still others I never identified for sure, although I could usually place them in the right plant family.

For the purposes of The Green Pharmacy, I define an herb simply as a medicinal plant. It can be woody or nonwoody, from a cold climate or a tropical one. It can be a wild or tame food, a weed, a culinary spice or whatever. It doesn't even have to be green. Plenty of barks, roots and plant parts that are not green are medicinal and therefore part of the Green Pharmacy. And there are a lot of medicinal mushrooms out there that are not green and that do deserve more attention than they'll get in this book.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

Those receiving the medicinal plant experienced, according to echocardiogram evaluation, statistically significant improvement in several parameters of cardiac function, such as end-systolic volume and left ventricular ejection fractions. A second, uncontrolled, phase of the study utilizing a combination of Terminalia arjuna with conventional medication found that, after 2 years, nine patients showed a remarkable improvement to NYHA class II with the other three improving to class III.

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