| Also, many bitter herbs are good at reducing pain. Goldenseal powder can be mixed with olive oil and applied directly to the gums.
Bed-wetting
Bed-wetting can be a chronic problem starting at around age thtee ot four and continuing right on up to middle school age. The nervous system and bladder develop at different rates in different children, so the main strategy with bed-wetting is to support the nervous system and gain control of the sphincter muscle of the bladder. | | Its sweetness conceals the taste of bitter herbs and it is nontoxic and emollient.
The use of glycerine to make tinctures is relatively new. It's not as good a solvent as alcohol for some herbs, but that's a tradeoff we make so that the remedy will be more appropriate for children. For example, when Karta Purkh's daughter was two, her favorite playmate of the same age came down with a cold. Karta Purkh gave her 2 to 3 teaspoons of echinacea glycerite daily for a week. She didn't catch the cold. | | Turmeric has wide use in Ayurveda, as we will discuss. bitter herbs are usually cooling and drying.
Astringency, the taste produced by the presence of chemical constituents called tannins, is characteristic of those herbs that are used for tissue contraction and fluid absorption, such as in the treatment of diarrhea, hemorrhage, or excessive urination. For example, the astringent (tightening, drawing) leaves of strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry are used as tonics for the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, the uterus, and the kidneys. Astringent herbs are typically cooling and drying. | | For "hot" diseases such as those involving inflammation, cool bitter herbs are best. For oozy, leaky conditions, astringents are often recommended. For cold conditions (such as arthritic stiffness or depressed, slow glandular function), warming herbs are used. You can begin to understand why some herbs can stop bleeding or bring down a fever. Traditional cultures using these herbs have observed such effects empirically over a long history of use. |
Christian Ratsch
See book keywords and concepts |  Mead
Other Names
Aqua mulla, balche', cashiri, honey beer, honey kwass, honey mead, honey wine, honigbier, honig-meth, honigwasser, honigwein, hydromel, hydro-meli, kaschiri (Arawak), madhu, melicraton, met, meth, metu, mid, mydromel, t'adj
Mead is an alcoholic drink that is brewed from water, honey, other additives ("bitter herbs"), and wild or cultivated yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Traditional mead has a very low alcoholic content (approximately 2 to 4%) and is not at all sweet, because the sugar in the honey is completely transformed into alcohol. |
Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine
See book keywords and concepts |  Those who lack the gastric juices needed for good digestion should take bitter herbs rather than antacids, which will only make matters worse. Dandelion, celandine, anigula, and watercress are helpful to digestion; they stimulate digestive juices and can be taken in a salad eaten before or after the main course. In the same way, lemon or vinegar mixed with oil (as in a salad dressing) helps to stimulate digestive juices that aid in breaking down fats. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  In many cultures in these areas, people recognize the health benefits of gentian and other bitter herbs. They are used to help digest large or fatty meals, and to increase the digestive powers of the elderly or those with chronic disease. Gentian is considered to have cooling and drying qualities, which is significant to practitioners of Chinese medicine who help their patients "balance out" one body system by introducing food and herbs that have opposing qualities. (So someone with a warm constitution would benefit from the cooling effect of gentian root. |
Dr. Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  Digestive Harmony is a combination of bitter herbs that work together to cleanse the digestive tract and other internal organs of yeast infections. Herbastatin gets rid of yeast caused by phlegm. These products can be ordered from Health Concerns in Oakland, California (1-800-233-9355).
Yudaiwan. This Chinese remedy helps to eliminate creamy discharges.
Ku shen. Used as a wash to clean the vagina.
Western herbs:
Garlic. Excellent for fighting infections. Can be eaten raw, lightly cooked, or taken in capsule form. Odorless brands are sold in health food stores.
Black walnut tincture. |
Larry Trivieri, Jr.
See book keywords and concepts |  HERBS: Many commercially available mixtures of bitter herbs may help clear a hangover if taken first thing in the morning or last thing the night before; take !4 teaspoon of a tincture combination of digestive bitters. Alternatively, combine gentian, mugwort, and dandelion root tinctures and take !4 teaspoon. An infusion is preferable but extremely bitter. Refer to Addictions chapter for more suggestions.
HOMEOPATHY: Nux vom.,Arsen alb.,Aconite, Sulfur, Lachesis
HYDROTHERAPY: Hot spray/shower followed by cold rinse. Also, since alcohol causes dehydration, drink one quart of water. |
James Green
See book keywords and concepts |  Other examples of bitter herbs: Wormwood, Dandelion, Mugwort, Feverfew, Gentian, and Globe Artichoke.
Camphors (Camphorae)
Physically and chemically, camphors are closely related to volatile oils. They constitute one of the elements of many of the volatile oils, and may be separated from them by subjecting the oils to a cooling process (for example, menthol from Peppermint oil). Camphors at ordinary temperatures are (mostly) solid bodies, but may be easfly melted. They are soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water. Examples: menthol and camphor—from Camphor Tree wood (Cinnamomum camphora). |
Lesley Tierra
See book keywords and concepts |  Examples: yellow dock, Oregon grape, bitter herbs in general.
Aromatic: has a sweet, spicy or fragrant aroma. Examples: peppermint, fennel, cardamom, cloves, ginger, angelica.
Astringent: dries up secretions and has a constricting or binding effect to the tissues which tones tissues and muscles; use for any undesired secretions, swollen tonsils and hemorrhoids. Examples: bayberry bark, squaw vine, schisandra.
Carminative: relieves gas and cramping in the bowels; use for stomach pains, gas, indigestion and lack of appetite. Examples: cumin, fennel, ginger, peppermint. | | Examples: garlic, prickly ash, black walnut, wormwood, fennel, fenugreek, bitter herbs in general.
Antibiotic, antibacterial: stops the growth of and destroys germs, bacteria or amoebas (these often work by stimulating the body's own immune response); use for infections and inflammations. Examples: chaparral, echinacea, garlic, goldenseal.
Antidiarrhetic: alleviates diarrhea. Examples: blackberry root, oak bark, witch hazel, mullein.
Anti-inflammatory: clears inflammations and inflammatory conditions. Examples: aloe vera, eye-bright, marshmallow, slippery elm. | | Diuretics, expectorants, laxatives, energy tonics and bitter herbs all help do this. If there is accompanying coldness, then herbs in these categories with a warm energy are used. If there is also heat, then herbs in these categories with cool energy are used. | | Licorice is the most used herb in Chinese medicine for several reasons: it harmonizes the various herbs in a formula so they work together better and increases their strength, it alleviates the harsh stimulating effects of bitter herbs without interfering with their use, and it adds a wonderful sweet taste.
Children especially like the taste of licorice (remember sucking on licorice ropes at a show or fair?), and a root or several slices can be given to children when hiking or traveling since they help quench thirst. | | Herbs for Enemas
The fodowing list of useful herbs has been categorized into bitter, astringent, spicy and calming herbs. bitter herbs aid in the release of bile, help parasites, hypertension, fevers and heat. The astringent herbs tone the intestinal tissue and aid in prolapse and hemorrhoids. Spicy herbs stimulate the circulation, aid digestion and eliminate gas. Calming herbs alleviate gas and calm the nervous system. Herbs from the four categories may be combined according to one's individual needs. | | Example bitter herbs include dandelion, gentian and golden seal.
Sweet
Perhaps the most well known taste, sweet can actually be separated into two types: empty sweet and full sweet. Empty sweet includes simple sugars like honey, juices and sugar. Full sweet includes complex carbohydrates and herbs which build, tonify, harmonize
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Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser
See book keywords and concepts | | Therapeutic Benefits: bitter herbs stimulate the digestion, stimulate the Liver, and promote the secretion of bile, thus flushing the Gall Bladder. Although I only mentioned Barberry, its next-of-kin, Oregon Grape root, can be used in place of it.
Other favorites of mine are Chaparral, Wormwood leaf, Dandelion leaf and root, Artichoke leaf (not flower), Gentian root.
Quick EMERGENCY LIVER FORMULA: Mix 50% milk thistle, and 50% Bitter Aloes (If you have them. See bowel herbs.) Make a tea with one tablespoon each herb per 16 ounces water, and take 2 cups.
Do liver flush (see next page). |
Gale Maleskey
See book keywords and concepts |  Traditionally, bitter herbs were used as stomach medicines, and goldenseal has a well-deserved reputation for stimulating the digestive system to secrete more bile and salivary and gastric juices, says Dr. Brett.
Whenever you produce more digestive juices, you also produce more digestive enzymes, which aid in digestion and can normalize bowel movements, she says. She often prescribes goldenseal as a cure for diarrhea caused by either a bacterial or viral infection.
"It's also a good treatment for stomach ulcers. |
Dr. Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts | | Basic rule of thumb is not to have bitter herbs, such as goldenseal and pennyroyal. Many books list these herbs specifically."
Antihistamines. "You want to avoid antihistamines. That includes some from the natural food stores such as ma huang and osha root."
Laxatives. "If you are having problem with constipation, adequate fluids, whole grains, and fresh vegetables should correct that problem quite easily. You want to avoid senna, castor oil, and cascara sagrada as well as diuretics, including the herbs buchu, horsetail, and juniper berries. |
Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine
See book keywords and concepts | | Some examples of herbs that assist the liver (as well as the kidneys and spleen) in detoxification include the popular hepatic bitter herbs, dandelion and celandine, both of which have tumor-fighting ability. Dandelion is an amazing plant that heals and provides nutrition. While it is sad that so many chemical toxins are directed at ridding our lawns of this wonderful herb, the good news is that, with all of our efforts to destroy this plant, it triumphs and remains with us, offering its healing properties.
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James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  The Bible promotes bitter herbs for religious reasons, and now scientific research suggests these plant foods may be the most healthful as well. I guess there's something to be said for that old-time religion.
Like salads, soups provide a wonderful opportunity to expand your vegetable repertoire. Depending on their ingredients, they can be exceptionally healthful, supplying an abundance of antioxidants and other nutrients.
Even if you don't like a particular vegetable raw or cooked, you might enjoy it in a soup. |
Andrew Chevallier
See book keywords and concepts |  Unlike many bitter herbs, calumba contains very little volatile oil and no tannins (which give astringency) and is therefore always classed as a "pure bitter."
¦ Digestive problems By making the stomach more acidic (and therefore hostile to pathogens), calumba helps to prevent digestive infections. It increases the level of digestive secretions, thereby improving the breakdown and absorption of food. Calumba also relieves indigestion when this results from deficient digestive
Calumba decoction, made from the root, is a traditional East African cure for digestive problems. | | Chronic illness As with other bitter herbs, calumba is useful in the treatment of many chronic illnesses. Taken regularly before meals (preferably in tincture form), it tones the digestion and improves the absorption of nutrients. It is particularly helpful in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome, which is often associated with deficient stomach acid production. ¦ Other uses Calumba is given to treat dysentery, being used traditionally for this purpose in East Africa, and to expel worms. | | Medicinal Actions & Uses One of the most useful bitter herbs, centaury strengthens digestive function, especially within the stomach. By increasing stomach secretions, it hastens the breakdown of food. It also stimulates the appetite and increases bile production. Centaury needs to be taken over some weeks. The preparation should be slowly sipped so that the components (detectable at a dilution of up to 1:3,500) can stimulate reflex activity throughout the upper digestive tract.
Self-help Uses Weak digestion, p. 306; Gas & bloating, p. 306. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  For digestive conditions, barberry is often combined with other bitter herbs, such as gentian (p. 426), in tincture form. Such mixtures are taken 15 to 20 minutes before a meal, usually 2 to 5 ml each time. As a tincture, 2 to 3 ml of barberry can be taken 3 times per day. Standardized extracts containing 5 to 10% alkaloids are preferable for preventing infections; with a total of approximately 500 mg of berberine taken each day. Standardized extracts of goldenseal (p. 429) are a more common source of berberine, since it contains a higher concentration of this compound compared to barberry. |
Dr. Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts | | Digestive Harmony is a combination of bitter herbs that work together to cleanse the digestive tract and other internal organs of yeast infections. Herbastatin gets rid of yeast caused by phlegm. These products can be ordered from Health Concerns in Oakland, California (1-800-233-9355).
Yudaiwan. This Chinese remedy helps to eliminate creamy discharges.
Ku shen. Used as a wash to clean the vagina.
Western herbs:
Garlic. Excellent for fighting infections. Can be eaten raw, lightly cooked, or taken in capsule form. Odorless brands are sold in health food stores.
Black walnut tincture. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  Basic rule of thumb is not to have bitter herbs, such as goldenseal and pennyroyal. Many books list these herbs specifically." antihistamines. "You want to avoid antihistamines. That includes some from the natural food stores such as ma huang and osha root." laxatives. "If you are having problem with constipation, adequate fluids, whole grains, and fresh vegetables should correct that problem quite easily. You want to avoid senna, castor oil, and cascara sagrada as well as diuretics, including the herbs buchu, horsetail, and juniper berries. | | Digestive Harmony is a combination of bitter herbs that work together to cleanse the digestive tract and other internal organs of yeast infections. Herbastatin gets rid of yeast caused by phlegm. Yudaiwan. This Chinese remedy helps to eliminate creamy discharges. Ku shen. Used as a wash to clean the vagina.
Garlic. Excellent for fighting infections. Can be eaten raw, lightly cooked, or taken in capsule form. Odorless brands are sold in health food stores.
Black walnut tincture. Thirty drops three times daily, added to water before meals.
Pau d'arco. |
Nicola Reavley
See book keywords and concepts |  They help the gut wall repair damage by stimulating repair mechanisms. bitter herbs include dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), gentian (Gentiana luted), goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), milk thistle (Silybum marianum), chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). See page 384 for more information on these herbs and the precautions that may be necessary.
Having a baby is one of the most nutritionally demanding events in a woman's life. |
Ruth Winter, M.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  AROMATIC BITTERS • Usually made from the maceration of bitter herbs and used to intensify the aroma of perfume. The herbs selected for aromatic bitters must have a persistent fragrant aroma. Ginger and cinnamon are examples. ARROWROOT • An ingredient in dusting powders and hair dyes made from the root starch of plants. Arrowroot was used by the American Indians to heal wounds from poisoned arrows. It is used as a culture medium and as a medicine. In cosmetics, it is used to help moisturizers penetrate the skin. No known toxicity. |
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