| BITTERS • Usually refers to an alcohol prepared from parts of bitter herbs. Used as a mild tonic or stimulant to improve appetite. Also used as a flavoring agent. BIXA ORELLANA • A solvent extraction of Bixa orellana L. seeds. A yellow carotenoid (see) solution or powder, it is a color additive in ink used for marking foods, and in oleomarganne, poultry, sausage casings, and shortening. May cause contact dermatitis.
BLACK • Inorganic carbon black and iron oxide used to color face powders. Carbon black from carbon or charcoal. Not subject to certification (see). See Colors. |
Rebecca Wood
See book keywords and concepts |  HORSERADISH
(Armoracia rusticana)
Horseradish is one of the five bitter herbs of the Jewish Passover Seder, but it is far more pungent than bitter. The predominant—and immediate and overpowering— sensory experience in fresh horseradish comes from fiery pungent mustard oil. The oil is so volatile that when exposed to air it oxidizes and within 30 minutes starts to become bitter. This gnarled, forked taproot is a cabbage family member, thought to be Russian in origin. It remains popular in Europe and western Asia. Although once common in American gardens, it has been displaced by chiles. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  The seven bitter herbs that I think do the most good are aloe, dandelion, gentian, quassia, quinine, rhubarb, and wormwood. I recommend taking a drop or two of the concentrated herbal essence in water, as needed. You can also buy the tincture form and use it according to the label directions. anti-ulcer compounds include ginger, oregano, and goldenseal. You can make a tasty tea from a blend of all four. (See my Outsmart-Ulcer Tea.)
Several other herbs and foods have some anti-ulcer value, though they're not as potent as the ones mentioned above. |
Thomas Bartram
See book keywords and concepts |  Motions become clay-coloured due to absence of bile in the intestines. bitter herbs keep the bile fluid and flowing. Alternatives. Teas. Agrimony, Bogbean, Clivers, Hyssop. Mix. One heaped teaspoon to each cup boiling water; infuse 15 minutes. 1 cup freely. Decoction. 2 teaspoons shredded Gentian root to each cup cold water. Allow to stand overnight. Half cup every two hours. Tablets/capsules. Dandelion, Goldenseal, Prickly Ash.
Formula. Milk Thistle 2; Blue Flag root 1; Valerian half. Dose - Powders: 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon). Liquid
Extracts: one 5ml teaspoon. |
Andrew Chevallier
See book keywords and concepts |  Wormwood and gentian are bitter herbs that cool the body and combat high fever.
DIET
For all these problems, eat lightly. Fruit and vegetables are best, the latter perhaps in a soup. Avoid greasy, fatty, sugar-rich food and dairy products.
SELF-HELP
Reduce fever and temperature by washing with cool or cold water and drinking plenty of liquid, especially when sweating.
General cautions Remember that in the very young and very old, even a common cold can develop into pneumonia. Always seek professional advice it symptoms persist or suddenly worsen. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Gentian works well in combination with other bitter herbs such as wormwood. It also works well with Scutellaria, which relaxes the nervous system and stimulates stomach function.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?
Gentian should be used with caution by those who have active ulcers, which can be aggravated by the herb.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should also avoid it, since the effects on an unborn infant are not known.
GENTIAN ROOT
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John Heinerman
See book keywords and concepts |  Improved Cardiac Function Observed
Some German cardiologists and internists who have incorporated botanical extracts into their practices on a very limited or expanded basis, have discovered that certain bitter herbs, when administered to some of their heart patients, had them showing definite improvements in their overall cardiac functions.
Particularly useful were a fluid extract of gentian and a tea made from blessed thistle. These were especially helpful where low blood pressure or slow or irregular heart beats prevailed. These herbs had a way of "jump-starting" heart action. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | In one study, 200 milligrams of gentian or 25 milligrams of wormwood, both bitter herbs, significantly increased the flow of stomach acid and bile.
The Germans have ranked the bitters as follows, from most potent to least: quassia, gentian, wormwood, condurango bark, lesser centaury, devil's claw, bitter orange peel, blessed thistle, cinchona bark. Look for these herbs in bitters products sold in health food stores. The most popular ingredient in these formulas is gentian. Whichever one you choose, use it according to the label directions. |
Thomas Bartram
See book keywords and concepts | | In cases of suspected cholecystitis, bitter herbs help liquefy bile and prevent consolidation. Prevention: Blue Flag, or Wild Yam, 2 tablets at night.
For infection: Echinacea. Alternatives. BHP (1983) selection: Barberry, Mountain Grape, Balmony, Fringe Tree, Wild Yam, Wahoo, Chiretta, Dandelion, Black root; according to individual case. Milk Thistle. Teas. Agrimony, Milk Thistle, Fumitory, Black Horehound, Wormwood. 1 heaped teaspoon to each cup boiling water, infuse 15 minutes. Half-1 cup freely.
Cold tea. One teaspoon Barberry bark to each cup cold water. Steep overnight. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Loss of Appetite
Dandelion root, like many other bitter herbs, can help restore your appetite. Just a daily cup of dandelion tea may be enough to improve appetite if you haven't been feeling hungry.
PMS, Menopause, and Hormone Balancing
Dandelion root is excellent for conditions related to hormone balance. The liver has to metabolize hormones, so you may develop a hormone imbalance if this organ is not working effectively. |
Thomas Bartram
See book keywords and concepts | | To assist control of symptoms: Gentian, Motherwort, Mugwort, Barberry, Hops, Saw Palmetto. bitter herbs stimulate the stomach, liver and pancreas. By increasing the appetite they benefit digestion and are given half an hour before meals by tea or decoction: Hops, Quassia chips, Angostura, Feverfew, Bogbean. Formula. Tea. Milk Thistle 2; Betony I; Hops 1. Mix. 1-2 teaspoon to each cup boiling water. Infuse 5-15 minutes. 1 cup, thrice daily. Decoction. Echinacea 1; Sarsaparilla 1; Peruvian bark half; Saw Palmetto half. Mix. 2 teaspoons to 2 cups water, simmer gently 20 minutes. | | Note: Horehound, Horseradish, Coriander, Lettuce and Nettles are the five bitter herbs eaten by the Jews at their Passover feast according to the Old Testament. GSL
HOREHOUND AND ANISEED Cough Mixture. Active ingredients: Each 10ml contains Liquid Extract Pleurisy root (1:1, 35 per cent alcohol) 0.15ml. Liquid Extract Elecampane (1:1, 21 per cent alcohol) 0.15ml. Liquid Extract Horehound (1:1, 20 per cent alcohol) 0.15ml. Liquid Extract Skunk Cabbage (1:1,21 per cent alcohol) 0.15ml. Tincture Lobelia (1:12.5, 5.8 acetic acid) 0.225ml, in a syrup base. | | Note: One of the five bitter herbs eaten by the Jews during the Passover Festival.
HORSETAIL. Shave grass. Pewterwort. Nature's hoover. Equisetum arvense L. German: Ackerschachtelhalm. French: Equisette. Spanish: Belcho. Italian: rasperella. Chinese: Wen-ching. Dried stems. Keynote: genito-urinary system. A natural source of silicic acid, ashes containing 70 per cent silica soluble in water and alcohol. Constituents: flavonoids, alkaloids, sterols, silicic acid.
Action: haemostatic for bleeding of genitourinary organs, styptic, a soothing non-irritating diuretic. | | Bitter herbs. Alternatives:- Teas. Balmony, Bogbean, Centuary. 1 heaped teaspoon to each cup boiling water infused 15 minutes. Half-1 cup 3 or more times daily.
Decoction. Dandelion and Burdock roots. Mix. One teaspoon to large cup water simmered gently 20 minutes. Cup 2-3 times daily. Tablets/capsules. Blue Flag, Goldenseal, Wild Yam.
Formula. Dandelion 2; Wahoo 1; Meadowsweet 1; Cinnamon 1. Dose: Liquid Extracts: 1-2 teaspoons. Tinctures: 1-3 teaspoons. Powders: 750mg (three 00 capsules or half a teaspoon) thrice daily. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Aromatic Herbs: Enticed by Savory Scents
Like the bitter herbs, the aromatic herbs can help enhance your appetite. Their fragrances help stimulate secretions of saliva, stomach acid, and bile. They're potent enough that even people with a diminished sense of smell can benefit from them.
Aromatherapists generally recommend sniffing one of the following essential oils: basil, caraway, chamomile, coriander, fennel, garlic, ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, nutmeg, oregano, sage, or tarragon. | | So the deer tend to nibble on my least bitter herbs, the ones that aren't the most potent. The deer ignore the really bitter plants, which pack the most medicinal punch. So in a way, they're doing me a favor, pruning my Garden of Youth by treating it as a salad bar. When I remind myself of this, I feel less stressed, which helps keep me young.
A Spectacular Silent Display
Of all the plants in my Garden of Youth, my favorite is the evening primrose, whose spectacular blossoms open around the Fourth of July, just one night for each flower. |
John Heinerman
See book keywords and concepts | | All three salad plants in this family—endive, chicory and escarole—were believed to have been some of the bitter herbs consumed by the Children of Israel during the Passover before their exodus from Egypt. Chicory root is frequently used in natural coffee substitutes and added to regular coffee to give it a richer flavor and reduce its caffeine content somewhat.
Chicory Coffee for Male Birth Control
There is some clinical evidence that chicory root might be helpful in rendering male sperm temporarily infertile. |
Andrew Chevallier
See book keywords and concepts | | Drink 1 sherry glass (70 ml) each day before a meal. storage
Use a ceramic vat with a tap at its base or a sterilized glass jar. Store for 3—4 months, ensuring that the wine covers the herbs.
Discard the remedy if the herbs get moldy.
Infused Oils
Infusing an herb in oil allows its active fat-soluble ingredients to be extracted; hot infused oils are simmered, while cold infused oils are heated naturally by the sun. Both types of oil can be used externally as massage oils or added to creams and ointments. | | Artemisia ahrotanum, p. 170), in red or white wine for several weeks.
A simple and effective way to make a tonic wine is in a jar or in a ceramic vat with a tap at the base to enable the wine to be drawn off without disturbing the herbs. Wine can be added periodically to keep the herbs covered, although, in time, this will reduce the wine's tonic effectiveness. If exposed to the air, the herbs may get moldy, making the remedy not only ineffective but unsafe to take. Herbal Wines
Herbal wines are made by fermenting the herb in the same way that wine is produced from grapes. |
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