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The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine Andrew Pengelly See book keywords and concepts

An effective understanding of modern herbal practice fundamentally begins with a sound knowledge of the phytochemistry and related therapeutics of medicinal plants. Given this, Andrew Pengelly's much revised second edition of The Constituents of Medicinal Plants is a welcome arrival. In this text he comprehensively covers the major phytochemical classes found in plants and their implications for human therapy. Key features are the many chemical structures and the wide-ranging discussion of their pharmacological activities.

New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine Bill Gottlieb See book keywords and concepts

Herbal Therapy Fennel is a well-known folk remedy that can help first-time mothers increase their milk production, says San Francisco herbalist Jeanne Rose, author of Jeanne Rose's modern herbal and several other herb books. "We don't really know why it works—it may stimulate hormone production—but it does help get the milk flowing." She recommends starting each day by drinking a cup of fennel seed tea.You can make the tea yourself, she says, by simmering one teaspoon of fennel seeds in one cup of hot water for three to ten minutes.

Jeanne Rose's modern herbal. New York: Perigee Books, Berkley Publishing Group, 1987. Tyler, Varro E. Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytochemicals. Binghamton, N.Y: Haworth Press, 1994. Weiss, Rudolf Fritz. Herbal Medicine. Portland, Ore.: Beaconsfield Publishing, 1985. Homeopathy Organizations International Foundation for Homeopathy 2366 Eastlake Ave. E, Suite 325 Seattle, WA 98102 General information, training, referrals. National Center for Homeopathy 801 N. Fairfax St.

The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants Michael T. Murray, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Grieve M: A modern herbal. Dover Publications, New York, 1971. pp. 35-40. 7. Lust J: The Herb Book. Bantam Books, New York, 1974. pp. 97-99. 8. Yoshiro K: The physiological actions of tang-kuei and cnidium. Bull Orient Healing Arts Inst USA 10, 269-278,1985. 9. Harada M, Suzuki M, and Ozaki Y: Effect of Japanese angelica root and peony root on uterine contraction in the rabbit in situ. / Pharmacol Dynam 7, 304-311,1984. 10.

Grieve M: A modern herbal. Dover Publications, New York, 1971, pp. 547-548. 2. Becker H: Botany of European mistletoe (Viscum album L.). Oncology 43(Suppl. 1), 2-7,1986. 3. Anderson LA and Phillippson JD: Mistletoe—the magic herb. From the Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of London, 1982. 4. Khwaja TA, Dias CB, and Pentecost S: Recent studies on the anticancer activities of mistletoe (Viscum album) and its alkaloids. Oncology 43(Suppl. 1), 42-50,1986. 5. Jordan E and Wagner H: Structure and properties of polysaccharides from Viscum album (L.). Oncology 43(Suppl.

Grieve M: A modern herbal, Vol. 1. Dover Publications, New York, 1971, pp. 385-386. 2. Baj A, et al:. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of Vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanins by high-resolution gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography. / Chromatogr 279, 365-372,1983. 3. Andersen OM: Anthocyanins in fruits of Vaccinium uliginosum L. (bog whortleberry). / Food Sci 52, 665-666, 680,1987. 4. Kuhnau J: The flavonoids, a class of semi-essential food components: Their role in human nutrition. World Rev Nutr Diet 24,117-191,1976. 5.

Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Hoxsey Formula A modern herbal formula that contains berberine and emodin, which kill certain strains of leukemia cells under laboratory conditions. Minor Bupleurum A traditional Chinese herbal formula that is especially Decoction1 appropriate for people who also have either HIV or hepatitis. Reduces the rate at which some leukemia-causing viruses can reproduce by 80 percent, without interfering with T-cell reproduction. Polyporus Decoction A traditional Chinese herbal formula that stops reproduction of some kinds of leukemia cells.

It also provides current clinical information on the herbal formulas of ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, Native American, and South American medicine most widely used today, as well as several modern herbal formulas of great healing potential. Although every herb and formula listed in Part One has been employed by one or more of the great schools of traditional herbal healing, no herb in Part One is employed only by informal healers. In fact, all of the herbs and formulas listed in this book are used in modern medical practice in Europe, Egypt, Israel, or Japan.

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier See book keywords and concepts

Grieve (A modern herbal, 1931) reported that in England "even in the early part of the last century a bunch of southernwood and rue [Ruta graveolens, p. 262] was placed next to the prisoner in the dock as a preventive from the contagion of jail fever." Southernwood leaves were traditionally placed among clothing to repel moths. Medicinal Actions & Uses A bitter tonic, southernwood strengthens and supports digestive function by increasing secretions in the stomach and intestines.

Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

The purified extract of the gummy resin tapped from the tree trunk is used in modern herbal preparations. Along with myrrh, boswellia was traded for centuries in the Middle East, as seen by biblical references to this substance under the name frankincense. Boswellia is aromatic, granular, and translucent. EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT Boswellia is one of the most ancient and respected herbs in ayurvedic healing. Researchers and clinicians are finding that boswellia is a potent anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, and pain reliever without any side effects.

The Food Pharmacy: Dramatic New Evidence That Food Is Your Best Medicine Jean Carper See book keywords and concepts

Linnaeus, according to Maud Grieve in her 1931 A modern herbal, was the first to discover and prove the efficacy of the berries as a cure for rheumatic gout. In Western folk medicine, the strawberry has been hailed as a medicant for the skin, particularly acne, ringworm, and chronic ulcerations. Grieve suggests: "A cut strawberry rubbed over the face immediately after washing will whiten the skin and remove slight sunburn." FACTS Modern science has paid little attention to the strawberry, thus the extent of its powers are unknown.

Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

PC-SPES PC-SPES is a modern herbal formula devised by chemist Sophie Chen, Ph.D., and her colleagues Allan Wu, M.D., and Hui Fu Wang, M.D. It is used as a supplemental therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer. Its name was taken from the acronym for prostate cancer, PC, and spes, the Latin word for "hope." The formula contains a Chinese chrysanthemum known as dendranthema, isatis, licorice, rabdosia, reishi mushroom, saw palmetto, and Scutellaria. Licorice, reishi, saw palmetto, and Scutellaria are herbs with well-known anti-cancer properties, especially with regard to prostate cancer.

To ensure selection of the most beneficial therapy, many vendors who handle over-the-counter versions of traditional formulas from ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and all responsible providers of modern herbal formulas for serious conditions, such as Alzium and Essiac, will strongly recommend confirmation of the diagnosis by a health-care professional. Herbs and formulas are not "tonics" to be indiscriminately substituted for prescription drugs. This being said, many herbal therapies and specific prescription medications interact positively for increased control of disease.

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

Both traditional herbalists and modern herbal researchers believe that herbs, when properly used, encourage the body to heal itself. Herbal researcher Hildebert Wagner, Ph.D., of the Institute for Pharmaceutical Biology at the University of Munich specializes in studying herbs that improve immunity. He describes herbs as inherently health-promoting, rather than disease-killing: "With herbal remedies, it is not so much a case of totally blocking a reaction in the organism, as, for example, with cortisone or chemotherapy.

The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants Michael T. Murray, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Grieve M: A modern herbal, Vol. 1. Dover Publications, New York, 1971, pp. 385-386. 2. Petkov V: Plants with hypotensive, antiatheromatous and coronarodilating action. Am ] Chin Med 7, 197-236, 1979. 3. Thompson EB, et al.: Preliminary study of potential antiarrhythmic effects of Crataegus monogyna. } Pharm Sci 63,1936-1937,1974. 4. Kuhnau J: The flavonoids: A class of semi-essential food components: Their role in human nutrition. World Rev Nutr Diet 24,117-191,1976. 5. Ficarra P, et al.: High-performance liquid chromatography of flavonoids in Crataegus oxyacantha.

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

Grieve M. A modern herbal. New York: Dover Publications, 1931. 9. Foster S, Tyler V. Tyler's Honest Herbal, 4th ed. New York and London: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. 10. Belaiche R Lievoux O. Clinical studies on the palliative treatment of prostatic adenoma with extract of Urtica root. Phytotherapy Research 1991; 5: 267-269. 11. Stahl HP. The treatment of prostatic nycturia with standardized extract of Radix Urticae (ERU) [in German]. Zeitschrift All-gemeiner Medizin 1984; 60: 128-132. 12. Dathe G, Schmid H.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

Grieve M. A modern herbal. New York, NY: Dover. 1971: p 35-40 6. Lust J. The Herb Book. New York, NY: Bantam Books. 1974: p 97-99 7. Yoshiro K. The physiological actions of tang-kuei and cnidium. Bull Oriental Healing Arts Inst USA 1985; 10: 269-78 8. Harada M, Suzuki M, Ozaki Y. Effect of Japanese angelica root and peony root on uterine contraction in the rabbit in situ. J Pharm Dyn 1984; 7: 304-311 9. Thastrup O, Fjalland B, Lemmich J. Coronary vasodilatory, spasmolytic and cAMP-phosphodiesterase inhibitory properties of dihydropyranocoumarins and dihydrofuranocoumarins.

Grieve M. A modern herbal, vol. 1. New York, NY: Dover Publications. 1971: p 385-386 2. Baj A, Bombardelli E, Gabetta B, Martinelli EM. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of Vaccinium myrtillus anthocyanins by high-resolution gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography. J Chromatogr 1983; 279: 365-372 3. Andersen OM. Anthocyanins in fruits of Vaccinium uliginosum L. (bog whortleberry). J Food Sci 1987; 52: 665-666, 680 4. Kuhnau J. The flavonoids. A class of semi-essential food components. Their role in human nutrition. Wld Rev Nutr Diet 1976; 24: 117-191 5. Gabor M.

Grieve M. A modern herbal. New York, NY: Dover Publications. 1971: p 547-548 2. Becker H. Botany of European mistletoe (Viscum album L.). Oncology 1986; 43: 2-7 3. Anderson LA, Phillippson JD. Mistletoe - the magic herb. From the Department of Pharmacognocy, School of Pharmacy, University of London, 1982 4. Khwaja TA, Dias CB, Pentecost S. Recent studies on the anticancer activities of mistletoe (Viscum album) and its alkaloids. Oncology 1986; 43: 42-50 5. Jordan E, Wagner H. Structure and properties of polysaccharides from Viscum album (L.). Oncology 1986; 43: 8-15 6.

Grieve M. A modern herbal, vol 1. New York, NY: Dover. 1971: p 385-386 2. Fetkov V. Plants with hypotensive, antiatheromatous and coronarodilating action. Am J Chin Med 1979; 7: 197-236 3. Thompson EB, Aynilian GH, Gora P, Farnsworth NR. Preliminary study of potential antiarrhythmic effects of Crataegus monogyna. J Pharm Sci 1974; 63: 1936-1937 4. Kuhnau J. The flavonoids: a class of semi-essential food components. Their role in human nutrition. Wld Rev Nutr Diet 1976; 24: 117-191 5. Ficarra P, Ficarra R, Tommasini A et al.

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

I'm a fan of Maude Grieve, whose modern herbal, written in 1931, is now a classic in the field. Grieve writes picturesquely that calendula flower "rubbed on the affected part, is an admirable remedy for the pain and swelling caused by the sting of a wasp or bee." I believe her, and I would try it if I were stung and had some fresh calendula close at hand. VV Garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (A. cepa) Both garlic and onions contain enzymes that break down chemical substances known as prostaglandins that the body releases in response to pain.

The Food Pharmacy: Dramatic New Evidence That Food Is Your Best Medicine Jean Carper See book keywords and concepts

Maud Grieve: A modern herbal, 1931. POSSIBLE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: • Prevents and cures scurvy ¦ Contains chemicals that block cancer FOLKLORE In the third century A.D. the Romans believed that the lemon was an antidote for all poisons, as illustrated by the tale of two criminals thrown to venomous snakes; the one who had eaten a lemon beforehand survived snakebite, the other died. So great is the reputation of the lemon that, so the story goes, it became an accompaniment for fish in the belief that if a fishbone got stuck in the throat, the lemon juice would dissolve it.

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

REPPED: The modern herbal Renaissance What Are Herbs? When we talk about herbal medicine, many images come to mind: the medicine man or shaman in the rainforest, the wise Chinese sage, the Greek philosopher/physician, and the modern scientist searching the jungle for the next new medicine. The plants we call herbs include all types: grasses and flowers, trees, vines and shrubs, even mosses and mushrooms. There are thousands of them—probably more than 10,000 different species worldwide.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

This should be a most important item of modern herbal pharmacy as it can bring into direct contact with abnormal tissues in the rectum or vagina certain antibiotic, antiviral and anti-neoplastic herbs. Witch Hazel, Figwort, Pilewort, are used per rectum for haemorrhoids; Goldenseal, Echinacea, Squaw Vine, for vaginal inflammation, tumour, thrush. Usually applied at night with adequate precaution to protect clothing.

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook James Green See book keywords and concepts

Glycerin, considered a "stronger" solvent and preservative than either wine or vinegar, has enjoyed a quicker revival in the modern herbal medicine-making world (maybe not as a star performer, but certainly as a popular supporting actor). So, although many herbalists today have experimented with and enjoyed making medicinal herbal wines and vinegars, not many have taken them very seriously. I think a greatly elevated regard for these (potentially homegrown) menstrua will transpire once we change our attitude to one that is based on experience rather than on the mainstream U.S.

The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and Prevent Disease with Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Grieve, M. A modern herbal. 2 vols. Hafner, New York, 1967. 10. Kiangsu Institute of Modern Medicine. Encyclopedia of Chinese Drugs. 2 Vols. Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China. 1977. 11. Bentlov, U. "The Great Burdock." The Herbalist, June, 1978, 32-33. 12 Felter, H W The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Eclectic Medical Publications, Portland, Oregon, 1983 (first published 1922). 13. Millspaugh, C. F. American Medicinal Plants. Dover Publications, Inc. New York, 1974 (first published 1892). 14. Train, P., Henricks, J.R., & Archer, W.A.

Grieve, M. A modern herbal. New York, 1971, Vol 2, 720. 10 Leung, AY Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York, 1980, 152. 11. Kiangsu Institute of Modern Medicine. Encyclopedia of Chinese Drugs. 2 Vols, Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China, 1977. 12. Costello, C.H. & Lynn, E.V. "Estrogenic substances from plants: I. Glycyrrhiza glabra." Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, 39, 177-180, 1950. 13. Pointet-Guillot, U. "Contribution a I'etude chimique et pharmaco-logique de la reglisse." Thesis, Paris, 1958. 14. Shiata, I. & Elghamry, M.

Grieve, M. A modern herbal, 2 vols., Dover Pubs., New York, 1971 (original edition—1931). 18. Kloss, J. Back to Eden, Woodbridge Press Pubs., Santa Barbara CA, 1939. p. 331. 19. Zinchenko, T.V. & Fefer, I.M. "Investigation of glycosides from betonica officinalis." Farmatsevt. Zhurnal, 17(3), 35-38, 1962. 20. Salerno, G.L. Minerva otorinolaringologica, 155, 5. 21. Genazzani, E. & Sorrentino, L. "Vascular action of acteina: active constituent of actaea racemosa L." Nature, 194(4828), 544-545, 1962. 22 Hutchens, A R Indian Herbology of North America, Merco, Ontario, Canada, 1973.

The Practical Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Mark Bricklin See book keywords and concepts

Grieve, Maude. A modern herbal. New York: Dover Publications, 1971. This is a paperback republication of a work originally published in 1931. Grieve's two-volume herbal is the supreme practical guide for those seriously interested in medicinal herbs. Her book has obviously been exhaustively and meticulously researched, and the material is presented in a very clear and systematic fashion. Included is information on the chemical constituents of herbs, where they are grown, how to cultivate them, how to prepare them, and what conditions they are recommended for.

The Top Ten Herbs to Cure Big Diseases Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser See book keywords and concepts

These modern herbal companies have forgotten the wisdom of using the whole herb without altering it. They have no idea the damage they are doing by extracting or concentrating one or two particular chemicals — and then filtering the "inert" material or residue out, tossing it down the drain. They pump up one chemical and filter out 25 others. I filtered my extracts only through crude cotton towels. They came out with residue and solids left in them. These residues and solids have many healing chemicals and resins in them. They are part of the healing plant chemistry, too.

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