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Bala seeds, usually not commercially available, contain about four times as much of the alkaloids, about XA of that found in ephedra, and so should not be used unless under the care of a professional health care provider. STARTING DOSAGE: • Dried powder: 2 grams two times per day • 4:1 concentrated powder extract: 1 gram two times per day Bala is used as a tonic and to activate the function of the nervous system (Vata) by increasing blood circulation.

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Ephedra stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which makes it particularly useful for the treatment of asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, whooping cough, hay fever and urticaria. Epimedium E. pimedium grandijlorum, E.

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For the same reason, the herb ephedra should never be taken with these drugs. Certain fractions of ginkgo leaf have shown strong MAO-inhibiting action, which may partially account for its neuroprotective and neurorestorative effects (Wu et al., 1999). There is some theoretical concern that additive effects indicate it should not be taken with MAO-inhibiting drugs. The same concerns have been raised for St. John's wort, but so far there is no direct evidence of any problems in this regard.

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Ephedra bases. In The alkaloids: Chemistry and physiology, ed. R. H. F. Manske and H. L. Holmes, 339-62. New York: Academic Press. Wolfes, O. 1930. Uber das Vorkommen von d-Norisoephedrin in Catha edulis. Archiv der Pharmazie 268:81-83. Ergot Alkaloids Other Names Ergoline, ergoline alkaloids, ergot alkaloids, ergotalkaloide, mutterkornalkaloide Ergot alkaloids are derivatives of lysergic acid or clavine derivatives and belong to the group of indole alkaloids. They are found in many climbing plants (Convolvulaceae) and fungi {Clavicepspurpurea, Claviceps paspali, Claviceps spp.).

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The best-quality ephedra has the joint removed. Interestingly, the root has exactly the opposite property and is used for excessive perspiration and diarrhea. Cinnamon twig (GUI ZHI) Ramulus cinnamomum cassiae Common Name: Cinnamon twig Family: Lauraceae Part Used: Twigs and branches Energy and Flavors: Warm; sweet, acrid Organ Meridians Affected: Lung, heart, urinary bladder Properties: Diaphoretic, promotes circulation of blood Effects and Indications: Induces perspiration, relieves muscle spasms, warms, promotes blood and qi circulation.

For cough and difficult breathing caused by cold-phlegm congestion in the chest, combine 9 grams each of magnolia bark, ma huang ephedra and apricot seed and 3 grams of licorice. For excessive phlegm with symptoms of cough, bronchitis, asthma, or emphysema, make a powder of 9 grams each of radish seed, perilla seed, and white mustard seed. Take 2-5 grams of the powder twice a day with boiled warm water. To stop cough and resolve phlegm, combine 9 grams each of aster root (Aster tataricus), coltsfoot flowers, pinellia, and citrus peel and 6 grams each of licorice and apricot seed.

I have used this with very reliable benefits for the chronic upper-respiratory problems described above, and I often add other valuable lung herbs, such as Astragalus (Huang Qi), Ophiopogon (Mai Men Dong), Platycodon (Jie Geng), Apricot seed (Xing Ren), Ginseng (Ren Shen) if there is qi deficiency and occasionally some ephedra (Ma Huang). Male gecko lizard: 1 Female gecko lizard: 1 Add to 1 liter of vodka, brandy or gin in a wide mouthed jar. Store for at least 2 weeks, strain and bottle for use. Dosage: 1 ounce, 2 or 3 times daily.

For asthma, use earthworm with ephedra and apricot seed. For cystitis and urinary stones, combine earthworm with plantain seed, achyranthes, lysimachia, and abutilon seeds. Notes: Earthworms have been used as an inexpensive protein food source in many cultures. The use of worms and insects in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has its counterpart in the traditional medicine of Western Europe as recent as 500 years ago.

Contraindications: ephedra root should not be used for exterior conditions. Dose: 3-9 grams Glutinous rice root (NUO DAO GEN XV) Radix et rhizoma oryzae glutinosae Common Name: Glutinous rice root Family: Gramineae Parts Used: Root and rhizome Energy and Flavor: Neutral; sweet Organ Meridians Affected: Kidneys, liver, lungs Property: Antisudorific Effects and Indications: Stops sweating caused by yin deficiency. It is used to treat yin deficiency fevers. Contraindications: No contraindications for glutinous rice root are noted.

If the cause is complicated by exterior factors of heat, cold, or wind, then the herbs for wind and damp conditions are combined with herbs from the exterior relieving category, such as ephedra or cinnamon twigs. If there is concomitant stagnation of qi or blood, then herbs that regulate qi and blood are added to the formula, such as angelica dang gui. If the condition is aggravated by excessive cold, then warming stimulants, such as prepared aconite or cinnamon bark, are added.

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Many people who are overweight also have hypertension—just imagine how dangerous ephedra can be in these particular cases. That's not to say the herb doesn't work for weight loss. In fact it does, and the result is even more powerful when combined with green tea, due to the additional action of caffeine. The combination of these two types of stimulants can be especially powerful. But again, this should be done under the guidance of a professional with experience about safety and dosage. Asthma and weight loss are both complex, serious problems.

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Ephedra herb to cup boiling water; infuse 10-15 minutes. Half-1 cup 2-3 times daily. Traditional. 2 teaspoons shredded Elecampane root in cup cold water; stand overnight. Next day, heat to boiling point when required. Strain. Sips, hot, with honey: 1 cup 2-3 times daily. Potter's Asthma & Bronchitis Compound 32. 40g medicinal teabags. Ingredients: Clove BPC 4.84 per cent; Elecampane root 17.24 per cent; Horehound 26.20 per cent; Hyssop 17.24 per cent; Irish Moss 17.24 per cent; Liquorice 17.24 per cent. Dose: 1 -2 teaspoons when necessary. Chinese Medicine.

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Current Western uses ephedra is used principally in current Western herbal medicine as a treatment for asthma and hay fever, and for the acute onset of colds and flu. It also helps to raise blood pressure, cool fevers, and alleviate rheumatism. Eugenia carophyllata syn. Syzgium aromaticum (Myrtaceae) Clove Clove Tree An evergreen, pyramid-shaped tree growing to 50 ft (15 m). The tree is strongly aromatic. Cloves, the dried flower buds of the clove tree, are best known as a spice but are also highly valued as an herbal medicine, particularly in India and Southeast Asia.

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WHAT YOU NEED Equal parts of any or all of the following herbs: ground coffee beans, ground cocoa beans, Chinese ephedra (ma huang), guarana, guayusa, mate, and black or green tea 1 cup water Powdered licorice root, anise, or stevia (a natural sweetener) WHAT TO DO Blend together the herbs of your choice. Add about as much of the herb blend to freshly boiled water as you would when making a cup of coffee. (You don't want to go overboard, or you may end up with caffeine jitters and insomnia.) Steep for 10 to 20 minutes, then let the tea cool slightly and strain before drinking it.

Many of these deaths can be attributed to college kids foolishly taking Chinese ephedra (ma huang) as an intoxicant, not knowing that in very high doses—much higher than any responsible herbalist would recommend—this herb can cause potentially fatal heart problems. To put the number of herb-related deaths in perspective, consider that about 100 people a year die from serious allergic reactions (anaphylactic reactions) to peanuts, shrimp, and other foods. That's twice the number of people who die from using medicinal herbs.

Nevertheless, if you have asthma—and especially if you're using medication for the condition—you should absolutely check with your doctor before trying Chinese ephedra. The other herbs mentioned above contain caffeine, which few people realize is a potent bronchodilator. If you feel an asthma attack coming on and you don't have your medicine or inhaler handy, a cup or two of strong coffee just may nip the attack in the bud. Another way to get a dose of caffeine is with my Asthma-Arrest Tea.

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Cases of developed bronchiectasis can be maintained relatively well over a period of years by judicious use of herbs: Bayberry bark, Blood root, Elecampane root, ephedra, Eucalyptus oil, Grindelia, Senega root, Mullein, Pleurisy root, Red Clover. Lobelia. Not Comfrey. Tea. Formula. Equal parts: Yarrow, Mullein, Lungwort. 1 heaped teaspoon in each cup boiling water; infuse 5-15 minutes; 1 cup morning and evening and when necessary. Powders. Mix: Lobelia 2; Grindelia quarter; Capsicum quarter. Dose: 500mg (two 00 capsules or one-third teaspoon) morning, evening and when necessary.

Equal parts: ephedra, Valerian, Cranesbill (American). Dose. Powders quarter of a teaspoon. Liquid Extract 1 teaspoon. Tinctures 1-2 teaspoons. In water or honey, early evening and at bedtime. Eclectic School, America. (1) Horsetail 1; Cramp bark half. (2) Mullein 2; Cramp bark half. (3) Oil Thyme, 3 drops night and morning. (4) Oil Mullein (traditional, but still effective) 5 drops. Thuja. "I have never failed to cure eneuresis in children and young people 3-15 years by giving 2-15 drops Liquid Extract Thuja in a tablespoon of water before each meal and at bedtime. (J.M.

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Ginseng is not like caffeine or Chinese ephedra. It doesn't give you a quick buzz. Instead, it takes weeks or months to produce any effects, and even those are usually pretty subtle. If you want to try the herb, buy a commercial preparation and take it according to the package directions. schisandra (SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS). Though it's not well-known in the West, schisandra (Chinese magnolia vine) is considered by Asians to have benefits similar to astragalus and ginseng.

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Decoction or extract from the Gingko tree widely used, as also is ephedra, Garlic, Liquorice and Bailcalensis. Tablets/capsules. Lobelia. Iceland Moss, (Gerard). Euphorbia (Blackmore). Powders. Formula. Lobelia 2; Hyssop 1; Elderflowers 1; Grindelia quarter; Liquorice quarter; pinch Cayenne. Dose: 750mg (three 00 capsules or half a teaspoon) 2-3 times daily. Aromatherapy. 6 drops Rosemary oil in 2 teaspoons Almond oil for massage upper chest to relieve congestion. Inhalation. See: INHALATIONS, FRIAR'S BALSAM. Nebulizer.

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I grow Chinese ephedra in my Garden of Youth, but the plants are having a tough time. I can't figure out why. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Exhaustion That Just Won't Quit At its most severe, fatigue takes the form of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). This illness is quite mysterious—and controversial. Even today, more than 10 years after it was officially recognized, some experts question whether chronic fatigue syndrome really exists. (I, for one, believe that it does.) Among those who are convinced that CFS as a genuine illness, there's debate over just what CFS is.

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Herbal antihistamines include: Juniper, Marshmallow root, Burdock, Parsley root, Cudweed, Elder, ephedra, Eyebright, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Peppermint, Sage, Lobelia, Chaparral. One in common use among herbalists is Marigold (calendula), directed particularly against staphylococcus. Ayurvedic Medicine, specific: equal parts Ginger root, Black Pepper and Aniseed. ANTI-INFECTIVES. Herbs that stimulate the body's immune system to withstand infection. Alternatives to anti-bacterial substances obtained from micro-organisms as penicillin, streptomycin etc.

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Caution: Do not use ephedra if you suffer from anxiety, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or insomnia, or if you are taking an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor. • The thyroid function is enhanced with bladderwrack, borage seed, hawthorn berry, sarsaparilla, and licorice. Caution: Excessive amounts or long-term use of licorice (over 6 weeks) can elevate blood pressure. Do not use this herb on a daily basis for more than 1 week, and avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure. Dosage may vary, depending on the duration and severity of your symptoms.

The following herbs have decongestant properties and reduce ringing in the ears: ephedra, eucalyptus, hyssop, mullein, and thyme. • To soothe inflammation and fight infection, take mullein oil. Put a few drops in the affected ear 3 times daily. To help improve circulation and blood flow to the ear area, use butcher's broom, cayenne, chamomile, gingerroot, turmeric, and yarrow. Dosage may vary, depending on the duration and severity of your symptoms. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner.

Drink a cup of tea in the morning and at night. • ephedra is a powerful decongestant that inspired the commonly known over-the-counter drug Sudafed. Caution: This is a powerful herb, and one that has led to the death of people trying to get high off of it. Use it responsibly, and consult a physician to find a safe dosage to avoid the many potential side effects. • Take advantage of the antiseptic and immune-stimulating action of goldenseal. It activates white blood cells that destroy bacteria, fungi, viruses, and tumor cells. Caution: I don't recommend ingesting this herb if you are pregnant.

You can find mixtures of these in your natural foods store. • ephedra contains two decongestants that help drain fluid from the middle ear. Make a tea using 1 teaspoon of dried herb, or orally take 1 teaspoon of tincture. It is essential that you do not take more than these amounts; people have died of overdose. Give children less than half the amount recommended for adults. • Goldenseal is a natural antibiotic. You can make tea using 1 teaspoon of the herb. Dosages may vary, depending on the duration and severity of symptoms.

But it wasn't until after World War I that doctors began prescribing these substances in the United States. ephedra has a stimulant effect, so I don't recommend using it to treat asthma in children. And it does have side effects, such as insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, and aggravation of high blood pressure. However, it is very effective in treating asthma; just be sure to use the herb carefully. • Australians have used stinging nettle to treat asthma for many years.

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When he 'comes-to' any of the following may be given, either in tablet, capsule or liquid form: Ginseng, Prickly Ash, Ginger, Cayenne, Peppermint, Cola, ephedra or Composition Essence. BLACK STOOLS. May be due to melaena or to colours left from bismuth, iron, charcoal, liquorice and certain fruits. Chocolate sandwich may sometimes induce a pseudo-melaena. Treat: as for MELAENA. BLADDER DISORDERS. The bladder is a hollow muscular organ with a wall of smooth muscle. It stores urine received from the kidneys which is released via the urethra in an action known as micturition.

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Capsules of ephedra providing 20 mg of ephedrine per day are sometimes recommended by doctors of natural medicine. In traditional medicine, some herbs whose pollen can cause symptoms of hay fever have been used as a way to reduce symptoms of hay fever. The most important of these are goldenrod and ragweed (Ambrosia ambrosioides), though eyebright (p. 422) and elder also have a reputation for use as hay fever remedies.11 However, an individual allergic to one of these plants should avoid them unless under the care of a doctor of natural medicine.

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Savat.] ephedra sinica Stapf Paeonia veitchii Lynch Panax notoginseng (Burk.) EH. Chen [syn. P. pseudoginseng Wall. var. notoginseng (Burk.) Hoo et Tseng] Polygala tenuifolia Willd. Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. Zizyphus vulgaris Lam. var. spinosus Bge. [syn. Zizyphus jujuba Mill.] furanocoumarins eugenol glycyrrhizine and others ephedrine paeoniflorine and others ginsenosides polygalitol and others tanshinones and others betuline and others The recommended dosage is one to three capsules (0.8 g per capsule) per person.

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