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Herbs of Life: Health & Healing Using Western & Chinese Techniques Lesley Tierra See book keywords and concepts

It is not used as a tonifying ginseng, but to stimulate blood circulation and eliminate damp heat in the joints for rheumatism, poor circulation, coldness, swelling of the legs, edema and difficult urination. It is frequently given to the elderly in wine form.

Conscious Eating Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Although I initially used ginseng to increase yang heat, I stopped using it after one year because it made my body too hot. This was obviously a sign that the transition to increased internal heat had been made. Another powerful approach to increasing body heat is to exercise vigorously on a daily basis. This distincuy increases body yang energy and dries the body of excess fluid. This is consistent with Ayurvedic teachings which stress the importance of kapha people exercising regularly.

Radical Healing: Integrating the World's Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Morning Glory; Hrbl stims: green tea (not if vatic), Guarana, Gotu kola, ginseng, Malabar Tamarind (in food). Osteoporosis: Dismantling the framework for life. Elim: coffee, meat, sugar, and high-phosphorus foods9 (e.g., cola drinks); Exercise 1 hr four times a week, e.g., walking; ipriflavone 600 mg daily calcium, magnesium, B6, folic acid, B12, vit K, boron, vit D, strontium, manganese, and a full range of trace minerals; proanthocyanidins;10 progesterone may be more helpful than estrogen; also DHEA, and sometimes calcitonin (mdcl sprv). Otitis Externa (see Swimmer's Ear).

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

But I will say, though, that taken over a period of time, ginseng can have a general stimulating and normalizing effect, which may also help with the sexual problem." And damiana? Is it truly the aphrodisiac it is reputed to be? "Yes, damiana is a powerful aphrodisiac," Dr. Zofchak declared. "If you are taking it, you should take it along with saw palmetto at the same time, which works to give strength and allay irritation of the sexual and urinary tract. Dr. Zofchak says he has often thought about a profound philosophical question that arises whenever herbs as healing agents are studied.

Stopping the Clock: Longevity for the New Millenium Ronald Klatz and Robert Goldman See book keywords and concepts

Herbs: 60 mg ginkgo biloba, 150 mg ginseng, 280 mg odorless garlic, 1,500 mg flax borage oil Nutriceuticals: 3 mg melatonin, 200 mg coenzyme Q-10 Dietary Protocol: High-fiber, low-fat, medium protein with plenty of fresh vegetables daily. Four pieces of fresh fruit per day, four glasses of water daily, seldom eat fried foods and red meat— main meat eaten is poultry (white meat only), no shellfish and minimal caffeine and carbonated drinks Alcohol: Very seldom, some red wine Amount of sleep per day: 6-7 hours.

Herbs of Life: Health & Healing Using Western & Chinese Techniques Lesley Tierra See book keywords and concepts

Thus, spikenard may have similar tonifying effects as ginseng does. Further exploration in these areas could be very valuable for learning the uses of less known herbs of North America. On the following page is a list of the plant famines listed in this book and their common names (this is not inclusive of all plant families). Recently, several family names have been changed. I have put these in parentheses next to the old family name. Both are used interchangeably, but because the old family names are the ones still commonly known, I have used them throughout the book.

Nature's Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol -- The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures Gale Maleskey See book keywords and concepts

Sometimes promoted as the "female ginseng," this herb is a general tonic for the female reproductive system. Many women find great relief from using dong quai, which is sometimes called dang gui, tang kwei, or Chinese angelica. It also helps lower blood pressure and relieve headaches and arthritis, and it has been shown to stimulate immunity," says Dr. Jeanne. Take 300 milligrams of dong quai two or three times a day along with licorice for one to two months, says Dr. Jeanne. Be patient: It may take several months before the herb begins to relieve symptoms.

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

Increases the effects of ginseng. Red clover Capsules. Take 500 mg 1-2 times daily. Relieves abdominal pain. A mild estrogen stimulant. Sarsaparilla Fluidextract. Take 1 tsp (4 ml) 3 times daily. Restores libido in women with low testosterone levels. Saw palmetto Capsules. Take 160 mg 1-2 times daily, between meals. Counteracts effects of excessive testosterone without reducing sex drive. Stinging nettle leaf Capsules. Take 500 mg 1-2 times daily. Relieves blurred vision. Stimulates urination. Valerian Valepotriate tablets Take 50-100 mg on an empty stomach,1 hour before bedtime.

Ginseng, because of its expense, is usually boiled separately to obtain maximum effect. It may be sliced thin and then boiled in a double-boiler for two to three hours to ensure that all the active ingredients are released. Tinctures Tinctures are made by soaking an herb in alcohol. This causes the active constituents of the plant to dissolve, and gives tinctures a stronger action than teas or infusions. Tinctures are simple to use and can be kept for up to two years. To make a tincture, place the herb in a large, clean glass (not plastic) jar, preferably one that is dark.

Precautions for the use of herbs: 'Do not use Siberian ginseng if you have prostate cancer or an autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. FORMULAS formula comments Unblock the Orifices A traditional Chinese herbal formula that treats swelling or and Invigorate the dark circles below the eyes accompanied by dark purple Blood Decoction complexion, dizziness, headache, and ringing in the ears. RECOMMENDATIONS Ll Avoid salt, both table salt and that found in prepared foods. Ll Avoid drinking fluids before bedtime. Ll Get adequate sleep.

The aphrodisiac and potency-enhancing effects of ginseng are canceled out by the use of morphine and related drugs, including cocaine. 5Do not use "yohimbe" tablets. These often do not contain any actual yohimbe. Never take yohimbe and sildenafil (Viagra) within 12 hours of each other. Because yohimbe is a possible monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, avoid the following substances when using this herb: foods that contain tyramine (chocolate, most French cheeses, liver, organ meats, red wine), nasal decongestants, and weight-loss aids containing phenylpropanolamine.

See AUGMENTED RAMBLING POWDER; BUPLEU-RUM AND CINNAMON TWIG DECOCTION; ginseng DECOCTION TO NOURISH THE NUTRITIVE CHI; HOCHU-EKKI-TO; HOXSEY FORMULA; MINOR BUPLEURUM DECOCTION; PC-SPES; PEONY AND LICORICE DECOCTION; PINELLIA DECOCTION TO DRAIN THE EPIGASTRIUM; and SHIH QUA DA BU TANG under The Formulas in Part One.) • Canker sores, diaper rash, eczema, and psoriasis. By helping conserve the body's naturally produced steroids, licorice eases inflammatory conditions of the skin and mucous membranes. This speeds healing and relieves pain.

Green tea can reduce the effectiveness of ginseng. Black tea is not known to have this effect. If you are pregnant or nursing, you should use only limited amounts of green tea. People who are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors or the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin) should not use green tea medicinally. Green tea contains vitamin K, which directly counteracts the blood-thinning action of warfarin. Certain prescription medications increase the stimulant effects of caffeine found in green tea.

Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition Paul Pitchford See book keywords and concepts

Insects do not attack it, and like ginseng, buckwheat will die when grown with most chemicals. Cautions: Not recommended for those with heat signs such as high fever, thirst, red face, deep-red tongue color, and high blood pressure, or for those with wind conditions including dizziness, disorientation, nervousness, spasms, or emotional instability. KASHA CEREAL 1 cup buckwheat groats 4-5 cups boiling water V2 onion, diced (optional) A few grains sea salt • Place all ingredients in a pot with the boiling water. Bring to boil again. • Cover. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 30 minutes until soft.

Some royal jelly preparations contain ginseng, which is usually too strong for children and should be avoided. An idea based on ancient practice is still in use by nutritionists and others who are aware of its value. It is a way to extract the nutritional essence of an animal without giving the difficult-to-digest flesh to a baby or child. Using bones from an organically raised animal (poultry is preferred), break the bones and cook them just below boiling for eighteen hours. Add water as necessary. Root vegetables may be added.

Immune stimulants such as pau d'arco, Suma, and ginseng, w however, are usually beneficial, as well as the regular candida-controlling diet described earlier. Robust type: ruddy complexion and strong voice; mucus, sputum, and/or vagi-«r nal discharge is thick and possibly yellow or green. For this person, a more quickw ly cleansing diet is recommended, including few or no animal products, and raw vegetables and sprouts comprising at least 50% of the diet. This type of person benefits from any of the recommended foods, herbs, cereal grasses, oxygenation methods, etc.

Those such as parsley, alfalfa, nettles, Siberian ginseng, and gota kola build resistance to disease. 2. Gather wild foods—these can have very high potency: dandelion greens and roots, pigweed, lamb's-quarters (a species of pigweed), fiddleheads, burdock, and watercress. Dry some of these for the off-season. 3. Use seaweeds, the highest plant source of minerals. Minerals in seaweeds (and any plant) are much more easily assimilated than minerals in supplements, which are often from non-living sources.

Specific remedies for "cold" diarrhea (watery stools, copious clear urine, chills, white, wet tongue coating): red, black, or cayenne pepper, cinnamon bark, Chinese or Korean ginseng, dried ginger, nutmeg, chestnut, chicken egg. • Specific remedies for "hot" diarrhea (stools cause burning sensation in anus; yellow tongue coating, yellow urine, aversion to heat, desire for cold drinks): millet congee, tofu, mung bean, persimmon,* pineapple, and herb teas or capsules of raspberry leaves (Rubus ideaus), marjoram (Origanum marjo-rana), peppermint (Mentha piperita), or nettle leaf (Urtica urens).

Among the more concentrated food and herb sources: "turkey tails" and related shelf or punk mushrooms that grow on the sides of decaying trees; other mushrooms including shiitake, ling zhi or reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), and champignon; garlic; the herbs Suma (Pfaffia paniculata), ginseng, and unrefined aloe vera juice; chlorella micro-algae, and barley. Japanese researcher Dr. Kazuhiko Asai, author of Miracle Cure: Organic Germanium, was one of the first to see the great value of germanium in degenerative diseases.

The Omega-3 Connection: The Groundbreaking Anti-depression Diet and Brain Program Andrew L. Stoll See book keywords and concepts

Natural food pundits have advocated ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and other herbs to stoke the engines of cognition. However, two of the leading natural candidates for cognitive sharpening may be the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Numerous studies document the role of omega-3 fatty acids in the development of the human brain. Animals and humans lacking these fatty acids during gestation and the first years of life score lower on IQ tests and a range of cognitive benchmarks.

Nature's Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol -- The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures Gale Maleskey See book keywords and concepts

Asian ginseng and other "energizing" substances. Liquid royal jelly should be stored in a tightly closed container and frozen until it's used, says Dr. Cherbuliez, who takes a gram a day by scraping it directly from the jar with a spoon. Royal jelly can also be found in a variety of skin-care products, including creams, lotions, and soaps. Proponents believe that because of its high protein content, using royal jelly topically can slow aging. They also think that it provides the skin with the amino acids that form collagen.

Stopping the Clock: Longevity for the New Millenium Ronald Klatz and Robert Goldman See book keywords and concepts

Diet high in fresh vegetables and seafood, fruit juices Alcohol: Moderate amount of red wine Other information: No fried foods Relaxation (method and duration): Reads mysteries Personal Longevity Program 500 mg vitamin C 200 meg chromium ginseng, odorless garlic and 400 I.U. vitamin E 100 meg selenium 10,000 I.U.

Nature's Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol -- The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures Gale Maleskey See book keywords and concepts

Train without Pain Siberian ginseng, an herb used by Russian cosmonauts and Asian Olympic athletes, can help you train for your next marathon—or your next curtsy before the Queen. "It's classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it helps the body adapt and recover from physical stress," says Dr. Stengler. The herb helps the adrenal glands produce more stress hormones. Those stress hormones, in turn, help your body recover more quickly from the effects of strenuous or muscle-straining exercise.

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Synonyms: PANAX ginseng ? GINSENOSIDE GLUCONO A-LACTONE Products and Uses: Used in dessert mixes, frankfurters, genoa salamis, meat food products, and sausages as an acidifier (to make tart), binder (to hold ingredients together), curing agent, leavening agent, pickling agent, sequestrant (affects the final product's appearance or taste). Precautions: GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by FDA when used within limits for intended purposes.

GINSENG TEA TEA LAURYL SULFATE_ Products and Uses: Utilized as a foaming, wetting, and dispersing agent in detergents, cosmetics, shampoos, and pharmaceuticals. Precautions: A skin and eye irritant. Synonyms: CAS: 139-96-8 ? TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE ? SULFURIC ACID, MONODECYL ESTER ? SULFURIC ACID, DODECYL ESTER, TRIETHANOLAMINE SALT TERPINEOL_ Products and Uses: An ingredient in perfumes, soaps, antiseptics, disinfectants, and flavoring agents. Precautions: Mildly toxic by swallowing. A skin irritant. Synonyms: CAS: 8006-39-1 ? p-MENTH-l-EN-8-OL ? MIXTURE OF p-METHENOLS ?

Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) In Asia, dong quai s reputation is perhaps second only to that of ginseng. Predominantly regarded as a "female" remedy, angelica has been used to treat menopausal symptoms (especially hot flashes), as well as such conditions as dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), and metrorrhagia (too frequent menstruation), and to assure a healthy pregnancy and easy delivery. Dong quai has demonstrated good uterine tonic activity, causing an initial increase in uterine contraction, followed by relaxation.

Angelica or Dong Quai In Asia, angelica's reputation is perhaps second only to that of ginseng. Predominantly regarded as a "female" remedy, angelica has been used to treat menopausal symptoms (especially hot flashes), as well as such conditions as dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), and metrorrhagia (abnormal menstruation), and to assure a healthy pregnancy and easy delivery. Angelica has demonstrated good uterine tonic activity, causing an initial increase in uterine contraction followed by relaxation.

Both licorice root and ginseng have components with anti-inflammatory activity.103 In addition, these herbs have been shown to improve the activity of the adrenal glands. Perhaps licorice's major effect is its ability to inhibit the breakdown of adrenal hormones by the liver. When used in combination with Chinese thoroughwax, the net effect is to increase circulating corticosteroid levels. This happens because Chinese thoroughwax promotes secretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal glands, while licorice root inhibits their breakdown in the liver.

Curcumin: 400 mg three times per day or Ginger: incorporate 8-10 grams of fresh ginger into the diet each day, or recommend ginger extracts standardized to contain 20% gingerol and shogaol at a dosage of 100-200 mg three times per day Chinese thoroughwax (Bupleuri falca-tum) (dosages to be taken three times per day): Dried root: 2-4 g Tincture (1:5): 5-10 ml Fluid extract (1:1): 2-4 ml Solid extract (4:1): 200-400 mg Panax ginseng (dosages to be taken three times per day) Crude herb: 4.

If testosterone levels are low, DHEA may be helpful (follow the recommendations given in Longevity and Life Extension) or try taking Panax ginseng (discussed later), although if they are very low it may be necessary to take testosterone as prescribed by a physician. Diseases or Trauma lo Male Sexual Organs Diseases or trauma to the male sexual organs can cause erectile dysfunction. Diseases of the penis, such as Peyronie's disease, or an enlarged prostate are among the most common findings in this particular category.

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