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Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies

Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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Precautions for the use of formulas: 1Do not use ephedra Decoction if you are nauseous or vomiting. discontinue using Kidney Chi Pill from The Golden Cabinet if you develop a fever. This formula may cause a loss of sensation in the mouth and tongue. 3Do not use Ledebouriella Decoction That Sagely Unblocks if you are trying to become pregnant. Do not use this formula if you are nauseous or vomiting. "Discontinue using Prepared Aconite Decoction if you develop a fever. This formula may cause a loss of sensation in the mouth and tongue.

The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications

Christian Ratsch
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Tepehuan Indians as jubapbich 382 In Mexico, this name is also used to refer to ephedra spp. as well as the fern Pellaea cordata J. Sm. (see Polypodium spp.) (Diaz 1979,93*). 383 The literature occasionally claims the Lycoperdon mixtecorum and L. marginatum contain tryptamine derivatives (Benjamin 1995, 326*"). 384 Under certain circumstances, this puffball can be mistaken for very young specimens of Amanita muscaria. nakai, "excrement of the stars fungus," and it is a popular edible fungus when it is young (Gonzalez E. 1991, 170). It may be that only older specimens are psychoactive.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Natural Healing

Dr. Gary Null
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When practitioners of natural medicine use ephedra for weight loss, they often use herbs like licorice and Panax ginseng and/or vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and pantothenic acid supplementation in order to support the adrenal glands. M. T. Murray, "The Rational Use of Thermogenic Formulas," American Journal of Natural Medicine 1, no. 4 (December 1994): 5-7. EXERCISE Obesity increases the risk of coronary heart disease.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine

Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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Special United Kingdom Consideration: ephedra may be prescribed by a medical doctor or dispensed by a herbal practitioner at a maximum daily dose of 1,800 mg. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Parts Used and Where Grown: Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree native to Australia but is cultivated worldwide. The plant's leaves—and the oil that is steam-distilled from them—are used medicinally.1 In What Conditions Might Eucalyptus Be Supportive? Ranking Health Concerns Secondary Insect repellant Tension headache Other Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (p. 45) Cold (p. 41) Cough (p.
Herbs That May Be Helpful Ephedrine, an alkaloid extracted from ephedra (p. 420), is an approved over-the-counter treatment for bronchial tightness associated with asthma.33 Over-the-counter drugs containing ephedrine can be safely used by adults in the amount of 12.5-25 mg every 4 hours. Adults should take a total dose of no more than 150 mg every 24 hours. They should refer to labels for children's dosages. Ephedrine has largely been replaced by other bronchodilating drugs, such as alupent and albuterol.

The Herbal Drugstore

Linda B. White, M.D.
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Extremely high doses of ephedra, a stimulant herb, have caused deaths. Some essential oils are very dangerous when taken internally, even in small amounts. That's why their labels will warn you not to ingest them. Some herbs have interactions with drugs or other herbs that can range from uncomfortable to life-threatening. Some even interact with food substances as common as caffeine. As with any product, the most important thing to do before using an herb is to read the label carefully and completely.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine

Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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Ephedra................420 • Fo-ti ..................425 • Garlic .................425 • Ginger.................427 • Ginkgo biloba...........427 • Green Tea..............430 • Licorice................440 • Ligustrum..............442 • Maitake................443 • Reishi .................455 • Schisandra..............458 • Scullcap................459 • Shiitake................460 • Sweet Annie ............463 Turmeric...................465 Usnea.....................465 UvaUrsi...................466 Valerian ...................467 Vitex......................467 White Willow...

Prozac Backlash: Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other Antidepressants with Safe, Effective Alternatives

Joseph Glenmullen, M.D.
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Whether Andean Indians chewing coca leaves, Chinese herbalists prescribing ephedra, or North American Indians ceremonially smoking peyote, these low-potency, naturally occurring agents have always been used in the context of complex rituals and close cultural ties. Today, we use much more dangerous, potent, synthetic drugs to treat individuals who very often are isolated, making the setting all the more important for safety. What is the setting in which patients have been prescribed serotonin boosters?

The New Holistic Health Handbook: Living Well in a New Age

Berkeley Holistic Health Center and Shepherd Bliss
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Archaeological analysis of pollen grains at neolithic bur- _I ial sites in Iraq indicate that Neanderthal tribes used such herbs as yarrow, thistle, and ephedra over 60,000. Healing plants mentioned in the Bible include garlic, onions, mandrake, hyssop, aloes, mint, nettles, coriander, cassia, frankincense, and myrrh. The ancient Egyptians used licorice, fennel, juniper berries, thyme, and senna for medicinal purposes. Pieces of licorice were even found in King Tut's tomb. The old herbalism was largely a trial-and-error affair.
The Chinese used ma huang, ephedra sinica, as an herbal stimulant to improve circulation and open up bronchial passages. It wasn't until the late nineteenth century that scientists isolated the alkaloid ephedrine from this plant. This drug is commonly used today for hay fever, asthma, and the common cold. Ginger is the most popular Chinese herb used in cooking. It stimulates the circulatory system and aids digestion. Chinese herbal medicine relies on complex herbal formulas that are designed to balance the body's energy flow.

The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young

James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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They include the herb-derived combination of caffeine (from coffee) and ephedrine (from Chinese ephedra, or ma huang) that's used in some physician-supervised weight-loss programs for dangerously obese people. Personally, if I experienced appetite loss, I'd cut back or even eliminate my coffee consumption to see if it helped. Depressants also contribute to appetite loss. It's a common side effect of prescription narcotic pain relievers. But by far the chief culprit is alcohol. While one or two drinks may make you hungry, more than that can have the opposite effect.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine

Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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Ephedrine has largely been replaced by other bronchodilating drugs, such as alupent and albuterol. ephedra sinica, also known as ma huang, continues to be a component of traditional herbal preparations for asthma, often in amounts of 1-2 grams of the herb per day. Traditionally, herbs that have a soothing action on bronchioles are also used for asthma. These would include marshmallow (p. 444), mullein (p. 446), and licorice (p. 440). Ginkgo (p. 427) extracts have been considered a potential therapy for asthma for some time.
The early nineteenth-century Eclectic physicians in the United States (who used herbs as their main medicine) not only employed eucalyptus (p. 421) oil to sterilize instruments and wounds but recommended a steam inhalation of the vapor of the oil to help treat asthma (p. 15), bronchitis, whooping cough, and emphysema.7 Thyme (p. 464) has a long history of use in Europe for the treatment of dry, spasmodic coughs as well as bronchitis.8 Its antispasmodic actions have made it a common traditional recommendation for whooping cough.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2

Michael T. Murray, ND
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If this approach produces no response, more aggressive measures can be taken. Once a normal sleep pattern has been established, the recommended supplements and botanicals should be slowly decreased. If the patient suffers from restless leg syndrome, add 5-10 mg / day of folic acid. Nocturnal myoclonus can be aided by 400 IU/day of natural vitamin E. Lifestyle Institute a regular exercise program that elevates heart rate 50-75% for at least 20 minutes a day.

Breast Cancer? Breath Health! The Wise Woman Way

Susun S. Weed
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I increase my energy by nourishing myself with green allies like wheat grass juice (an ounce a day), netde infusion (up to a quart a day), Siberian ginseng (up to 100 drops a day), and schisandra berry tincture (up to 150 drops a day). • Dexamethasone (Decadron) is a corticosteroid drug offered as an aid to dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy. It can make you feel too hyped up to sleep for days—and then so exhausted you can barely move. Let oatstraw infusion make the landing softer.

The Herbal Drugstore

Linda B. White, M.D.
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Do not combine with caffeine or other stimulant herbs or drugs, nor with MAO-inhibiting antidepressants. Not recommended for people with a history of anorexia, glaucoma, thyroid disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement, or chronic insomnia. Do not use during pregnancy. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) This herb's essential oil is often included in commercial products such as nasal decongestants, throat lozenges, cough drops, chest rubs, and inhalants.

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