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Secrets of the Chinese Herbalists Richard Lucas See book keywords and concepts

Lotus Seed Combination Constituents: Lotus seed, ophiopogon, ginseng, hoelen, plantago, scute, astragalus, lycium, licorice. Uses: Urethritis, cystitis, enlarged prostate, cloudy urine, urinary gravel, no appetite. Considered especially effective for persons of a delicate constitution, prone to nervousness. Peony and Licorice Combination Constituents: Peony, licorice. Uses: For severe pain from kidney and gallstone colic. Hoelen Five Herb Combination Constituents: Hoelen, alisma, polyporus, atractylodes, cinnamon.

If you decide to use ginseng, deal only with a reputable firm. 5 ORIENTAL HERB TONICS AND BLENDS There are a number of Oriental herb products available on the market which bring good results as healing agents or health tonics according to many people who have used them. As space does not permit a comprehensive listing of all the various compounds, tonics, and blends, only a few examples will be given, as follows: PEKING ROYAL JELLY Royal Cure? According to palace insiders, a secret Chinese folk remedy is being used by Britain's royal family.

Food Your Miracle Medicine Jean Carper See book keywords and concepts

In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, raw onions and garlic have long been favorite antidiabetic drugs. ginseng is popular in China. The common edible mushroom is widely used in some parts of Europe to control blood sugar. Barley bread is a common treatment in Iraq for diabetes. Cabbage, lettuce, turnips, beans, juniper berries, alfalfa and coriander seeds turn up as diabetes treatments in many cultures. The surprising fact is such food remedies do have an antidiabe-tes rationale.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: BREAKTHROUGH DIETS Foods Most Likely to Trigger or Aggravate Arthritis: : Corn • Wheat • Milk • Meat • Omega-6 Vegetable Oils (Corn, : : Safflower, Sunflower) '¦ Foods That May Relieve Arthritis: Fatty Fish • Vegetar-• ian Diet • Ginger \ Old-time medical texts and popular polemics are overflowing with dietary cures for arthritis and rheumatism: Avoid tomatoes, potatoes and other "nightshade" plants; lay off meat, spicy or acidic foods, citrus, coffee, white sugar, cereals; eat more kelp, devil's claw, yucca and ginseng.

Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Hundreds of NEW Natural Products that Will Help You Live Longer, Look Better, Stay Heathier, ... and Much More! Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Also like ginseng, ashwagandha is reputed to increase stamina, physical performance, and mental acuity. The concept of tonic herbs is difficult to describe in western terms because we do not have anything comparable in our system of medicine. In general, tonics such as ashwagandha are believed to strengthen and fortify the body so that it is better able to withstand stressful situations. In other words, these herbs help the body to maintain its equilibrium, even during difficult times. Today, ashwagandha is included in many combination formulas of Ayurvedic herbs to treat a variety of ills.

The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and Prevent Disease with Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Session of the Committee to Study ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants of the Far East, Vladivostok, 96 pages. 18. Thompson, E.H., Wolk, I.D. & Allen, C.E. "Ginger rhizome: a new source of proteolytic enzyme." Journal of Food Science, 38(4), 652-655, 1973. 19. Glatzel, H. "Treatment of dyspetic disorders with spice extracts." Hippokrates, 40(23), 916-919, 1969.

All of these effects, and others discussed more fully in chapters on LOW BLOOD SUGAR, FATIGUE and WHOLE BODY TONIC blends, contribute to the pronounced beneficial effects of ginseng on mental health, the prevention of senility, and the remedy of lost mental powers. See Also fatigue: whole body-, infertility; low blood sugar SKULLCAP is one of the best nervines in the plant kingdom. Read about this herb in the chapters on INSOMNIA, NERVOUS TENSION, NERVES & GLANDS and PAIN RELIEF.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

In Asia, angelica's reputation is perhaps second only to ginseng. Predominantly regarded as a "female" remedy, angelica has been used in such conditions as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, metrorrhagia, menopausal symptoms, and to assure a healthy pregnancy and easy delivery. Angelica is also used in the treatment of abdominal pain, anemia, injuries, arthritis, migraine headache, and many other conditions.2,4 Angelica archangelica One of the most highly praised herbs in old herbal texts, archangelica was used by all north European countries as: ...

The New Holistic Health Handbook: Living Well in a New Age Berkeley Holistic Health Center and Shepherd Bliss See book keywords and concepts

Golden Seal as well as ginseng will grow in this part of the hemisphere, and since the popular supply is being threatened by impending F.D.A. restrictions, people should pursue this possibility. Golden Seal has antibiotic properties; but this is not its best use. Its strongest use is as a tonic-stimulant. Herbs for Specific Areas of the Body In natural medicine it is unnecessary to have a precise diagnosis of the exact nature of a disease, such as an analysis of the particular virus or bacteria that would be associated.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

Some herbs, especially Panax ginseng and Eleutherococcus senticosus, are known to increase sperm counts. And finally, another popular natural treatment of male infertility involves the use of glandular therapy. The concept behind this therapy is discussed below. Controlling sperm-damaging factors Scrotal temperature The scrotal sac normally keeps the testes at a temperature of between 94 and 96° Fahrenheit.2 At temperature above 96°F, sperm production is greatly inhibited or stopped completely.

Sotaniemi E et al. ginseng therapy in non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients. Diabetes Care 1995; 18: 1373-1375 118. Koivisto VA, DeFronzo RA. Exercise in the treatment of type II diabetes. Acta Endocrin 1984; 262: 107-111 119. Selby JV, Newman B, King MC et al. Environmental and behavioral determinants of fasting plasma glucose in women. A matched co-twin analysis. Am J Epidem 1987; 125: 979-988 120. Pollack ML, Wilmore JH, Fox SM. Exercise in health and disease. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders. 1984 121. Vallerand AL, Cuerrier JP, Shapcott D et al.

What Color is Your Diet? David Heber, M.D., Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

It is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for arthritis, bronchitis, lung ailments, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, but it is not accorded the same status as panax ginseng. The usual dose is 150 to 300 milligrams twice a day of a standardized 10 to 1 root extract containing 0.8 percent eleutherosides. Garlic Garlic is in the lily family, and is considered a food, a spice, and a medicinal herb. Modern garlic probably originated from its wild ancestor in central Asia. It has been cultivated for over five thousand years. As early as 3200 B.C.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

Ginseng radix (30.0 g) • Glycyrrhizae radix (1.5 g) • Zingiber rhizoma (2.0 g). In one experiment, seizure-like activity was induced in snail neurons by the drug pentylenetetrazol (PTZ).83'84 SK was found to: • inhibit the intracellular shift of Ca2+ towards the cell membrane • inhibit the binding of Ca2+ to Ca2+-receptive membrane proteins and the Ca2+-calmodulin complex • inhibit the conformational changes of the Ca2+-receptive membrane proteins • inhibit the pathologic transmembrane current of Na+, K+, and Ca2+.

Oestrogen-like effect of ginseng. Br Med J 1980; ii: 281: 1110 74. Dodds EC, Lawson W. A simple aromatic oestrogenic agent with an activity of the same order as that of oestrone. Nature 1937; 139:627-628 75. Zondeck B, Bergmann E. Phenol methyl ethers as oestrogenic agents. Biochem J 1938; 32: 641-645 76. Albert-Puleo M. Fennel and anise as estrogenic agents. J Ethnopharm 1980; 2: 337-344 77. Kulshrestha WK, Singh N, Saxena R, Kohli R. A study of central pharmacological activity of alkaloid fraction of Apium graveolens Linn. Ind J Med Res 1970; 58: 99-102 78. Pena EF.

Preparations containing Chinese thoroughwax, licorice, and Panax ginseng may help to restore adrenal function in patients with a history of long-term or high-dosage corticosteroid use. Physical medicine Physical therapy has a major role in the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. While not curative, proper physical management can improve patient comfort and preserve joint and muscle function. Heat is typically used to help relieve stiffness and pain, relax muscles, and increase range of motion. Moist heat (e.g. moist packs, hot baths) is more effective than dry heat (e.g.

Both licorice root and ginseng have components with anti-inflammatory activity.106 In addition, these herbs have also 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 increased corticosteroids in the circulation, as a result of Chinese thoroughwax promoting secretion of these hormones by the adrenal glands combined with licorice root's ability to inhibit the liver breakdown.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

Other researchers have demonstrated that ginseng saponins significantly increase plasma ACTH and corticosteroids (in a parallel kinetic pattern).23,24 Since this effect could be blocked by dexamethasone (which acts on the hypothalamus and pituitary to prevent ACTH release), it was concluded that ginsenosides act predominantly on the hypothalamus or pituitary to promote secretion of ACTH. This has been further confirmed by indirect studies. ACTH first stimulates an increase in cAMP in the adrenal and then promotes corticosteroid synthesis.

ACTH and corticosteroids have been shown to bind directly to brain tissue to increase mental activities during stress. From a clinical perspective, it is apparent that ginseng has a balancing effect or alterative action on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis by adjusting metabolic and functional systems governing hormonal control of homeostasis. This assists the body's response to the challenge of stress and therefore is indicated when disruption of this axis is apparent.

Brekhman's research with adaptogens began with Panax ginseng, since this was the best known natural adaptogen. After confirming the adaptogenic action of panax in human studies, Brekhman began searching for an alternative to this plant because of the difficulty and expense in obtaining panax. Initially, all six species of Araliaceae native to Russia were investigated, and eleuthero was found to be the most promising. Numerous studies (in vivo, in vitro, and human studies) have been conducted since the late 1950s, nearly all in the Soviet Union.

The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young James A. Duke, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

In Asia, it ranks up there with ginseng and astragalus as a tonic. There's good research to show that schisandra, like milk thistle, protects the liver from damage caused by drugs and other toxic compounds. The research also suggests that the herb inhibits cell mutations, which means that it might protect against cancer. What's more, it helps strengthen the heart, relieves fatigue, and treats bacterial infections. Since schisandra is a food, I would not hesitate to take the recommended dose—1.5 to 6 grams of dried berries a day, or 3 milliliters (about Vi teaspoon) of tincture a day.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

Its distribution is much greater than that of Panax ginseng (see Ch. 100).1 The root is the most widely used component, with the highest concentration of biologically active substances occurring in the fall, just before defoliation. The leaves are also used medicinally, with their highest concentration of biologically active substances occurring in July, just before flowering. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION The initial phytochemical report on eleuthero was published in 1965 by members of the Institute of Biologically Active Substances, in Vladivostok, Russia.

The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy: How to Break fee from the Medical Myths of Menopause National Women's Health Network See book keywords and concepts

Adaptogen" herbs or "tonic" herbs such as ginseng have traditional uses for a variety of conditions. They are meant to help strengthen our adaptive capabilities and help us respond to stress. Herbs with a history of long-term use are probably safe, but consultation with a health care provider knowledgeable about herbs is recommended if you are considering long-term use. Individual herbs used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes should not be used longer than six months. There is little information on the long-term effects of many of these herbs, including black cohosh.

Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine Elson M. Haas, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Many formulas contain other products, such as acidophilus culture, tryptophan, ginseng, different glandulars, more phosphorus, various bioflavonoids, RNA, superoxide dismutase, inositol, or glutamic acid. Not all of these have been clearly shown to do all they are claimed to do, which is the case even for some of those listed in the table, though almost all are at least known to be essential to life. Some of the B vitamins are also usually manufactured in the healthy human colon.

Germanium occurs naturally in very small amounts in the soil and in certain foods and herbs, such as shiitake mushrooms, ginseng root, garlic, shelf fungus, and aloe vera. It has been used for its semiconductor properties in making computer chips. Its possible medical value was discovered in the 1950s by Kazuhiko Asai when he noticed that fairly high amounts of germanium were present in coal, peat, and some of the more powerful and useful Oriental healing herbs. In 1967, Dr.

If there are any cardiac problems, ginseng should be used very carefully, and it should not be used by pregnant women. Goldenseal Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) root has been a panacea and cure-all used by many herbalists and a very popular herb to the Native Americans. Its range of uses is probably as wide as that of any other herb.

It is found in the soil, in foods, and in many healing plants, such as aloe vera, garlic, and ginseng. The organo-germanium currendy used does not, however, release the mineral germanium to the tissues for specific action, but is absorbed, acts, and is eliminated as the entire compound, Ge-132. More research is needed to clearly understand the potential importance of both elemental germanium and the Ge-132 compound. Lithium is usually found in nature not as a metal but as lithium salts.

Some COMMON HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS Alfalfa Aloe Vera Cayenne Echinacea Feverfew Garlic Ginger Ginkgo biloba ginseng Goldenseal Kelp Licorice Wheatgrass and Barley Grass popular herbs, such as peppermint (for nausea or headaches), chamomile (indigestion), raspberry (colds and uterine weakness), parsley (diuretic), and red clover (lung tonic and blood cleanser) will be left for herbal texts to explore. Those litde green tablets come from the very green plants with the prolific and deep root system so loved by rabbits.

To strengthen the active part of this cycle, herbs such as ginseng, a general tonic, or gotu kola leaf, a mental energizer, can be used. I might also suggest various coffee- or caffeine-substitutes rather than using and abusing coffee. Yerba mate is a mildly caffeinated herb that may be part of some herbal stimulating formulas, such as Celestial Seasonings' Morning Thunder. Various mixtures of roasted roots, such as barley or chicory, are mildly stimulating but have no caffeine; Cafix and Pero are very flavorful examples.

A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients Ruth Winter, M.S. See book keywords and concepts

ELEUTHRERO ginseng • See Gingseng. ELM BARK • Extract of Ulmus campestris. Elm derivatives have been widely used in herbal medicine. The inner bark contains a lot of mucilage and is used in cosmetics, in baby products, and in herbal products to soothe the skin. EMBRYO EXTRACT • An oil extracted from fetal calves, often promoted in "youth-restoring" creams and lotions. EMETINE CHLORIDE • A preservative. Made from ipecac (see), it is used in medicine to treat amebic dysentery. Acute toxicity can occur at any dose. EMOLLIENTS • Creams, Lotions, Skin Softeners, and Moisturizers.

ACANTHOPANAX SENTICOSUS • A plant material derived from Acantho-panax senticosus. See ginseng. ACEFYLLINE METHYLSILANOL MANNURONATE • Used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Prepared from theophylline, an alkaloid (see) with caffeine found in tea leaves. Theophylline, however, is usually prepared synthetically. In medicines, it acts as a smooth-muscle relaxant, diuretic, heart stimulant, and vasodilator. ACER • Pseudoplantinus. Saccharinum. Mountain Maple. It acts similarly to tannin (see). ACEROLA • Used as an antioxidant.

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