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Black cohosh, chaste-tree berry, dong quai, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, licorice, red clover, and St. John's wort are among the most popular. Unfortunately, clinical studies on the efficacy and safety of these herbs are lacking, even though some of them have powerful hormone-like effects. Here are the most commonly used herbs—and what we know about them so far. Black Cohosh (Cimicifugd racemosd) The roots and rhizomes (underground stems) of black cohosh contain alkaloids, including N-methylcytisine, terpenoids, cimicifugin, salicylic acid, and tannins.

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Some people experience side effects with ginseng. These include high blood pressure, nervousness, insomnia, skin problems and diarrhoea. Golden rod (Solidago virgaurea) Also known as woundwort and Aaron's rod, golden rod has diuretic, antiinflammatory, anti-micorbial and astrigent actions. Uses Golden rod is used to treat kidney and urinary infections and stones. It can also be used to treat respiratory catarrh and arthritis. Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) Highly valued by American Indians as a medicine, wild goldenseal is becoming increasingly rare.

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After ginseng, gotu kola—also called fo ti tieng—is one of the most widely touted anti-aging herbs. Its reputation appears to have mythological roots. According to an old Chinese legend, an elderly man, Li Ching Yun, had many wives whom he satisfied with no problem. He drank a great deal of fo ti tieng tea, to which he credited his longevity and virility. I like this story, regardless of whether it's true. It inspires me to eat a few gotu kola leaves whenever I wander past the plant, which grows best among the rocks lining the pond near my Garden of Youth.

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Infertility may be because a person thinks too much, which produces a too-hot condition in the body." The ginseng should be taken in doses of 500 mg, spread out over the day in two or three capsules. If it is to be used as the root, use two slices to make tea and also chew on any leftover root. Deer antler also is useful. It can be found not only in Chinese herb stores but even in Chinese grocery stores in ampoules you can drink. However, Dr. Molony cautions, if you have a lot of heat, are irritable, and have high blood Get Healthy Now! 797 pressure, don't take the antler.

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Instead of recommending Viagra6 to patients with impotence problems, I usually start with a prescription of ginkgo biloba (and sometimes some ginseng as well). Ginkgo works very well, is much less expensive, and doesn't have any side effects—unlike Viagra8. Because ginkgo improves penile blood flow, it provides the physiological basis for an erection. In one study, 50 percent of patients treated for impotence using 60 milligrams of ginkgo per day regained potency. I generally recommend 180 to 240 milligrams of ginkgo in the treatment of impotence.

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Germanium Seaweed, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, onions, ginseng, aloe vera, and unrefined sea salt. Iodine Seaweed and unrefined sea salt. Also, when grown in iodine-rich soil, the following: garlic, asparagus, lima beans, sesame seeds, soybeans, and turnip greens. Similarly, if microalgae is grown in iodine-rich water, it provides iodine. Iron Seaweed, molasses, whole grains, beans and legumes, nuts, beets, nutritional yeast, sesame seeds, prunes, raisins, dates, and unrefined sea sait.

The most important Chinese tonic after ginseng is angelica, another member of the carrot family. See Angelica; Caraway; Carrot; Celeriac; Celery; Chervil; Cilantro; Cumin; Dill; Fennel; Lovage; Parsley; Parsley Root; Parsnip. CARROT JUICE A perennial favorite health drink, the fresh juice of carrots is excellent for liver rejuvenation and cleansing. The juice is more medicinal in action when taken on an empty stomach. Carrot juice applied directly to burns aids in their healing. Use in moderation, as carrot juice is a refined food.

And that angelica is a tonifying herb second only to ginseng in Asia makes a strong case for its value. There's little culinary use of angelica today outside of crystallized stems for decorating confections. However, if you can find it fresh, blanch the young stems as a salad ingredient. The seeds, roots, stems, and leaves are used for digestive, urinary, and female problems. See Carrot Family; Herbs and Spices. ANISE Anise Seed (Pimpinella anisum) Of my mother's vast cookie repertoire, my favorite is a minuscule anise cake.

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Caution: Do not use this ginseng if you have high blood pressure, a heart disorder, or hypoglycemia. Consult your qualified herbal practitioner before beginning any herbal remedies to get effective dosages. What makes it worse? • A diet high in refined and simple sugars can increase fatigue and sleepiness, especially in some people. The effect probably occurs because the high intake of sugar permits a flood of tryptophan (an essential amino acid) to enter the brain quickly. Sleepiness occurs when an abundance of tryptophan enters the brain.

Do not use ginseng if you have high blood pressure. Dosages may vary, depending on the duration and severity of your symptoms. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner, and talk to your doctor before beginning herbal remedies. Some remedies cannot be used in combination with conventional pharmaceuticals. What makes it worse? • Abnormally high blood copper levels are often found in people who have experienced a heart attack.

Caution: ginseng can elevate blood pressure. • Echinacea boosts the immune system and enhances lymphatic function. • St. John's wort is a natural blood purifier. • Strengthen the immune system using goldenseal. This herb also cleanses the body and has antibacterial properties. Dosages may vary, depending on the duration and severity of your symptoms. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner. Let your physician know of your decision to use herbs; not all herbal remedies can be used in combination with conventional pharmaceuticals. What makes them worse?

Ginkgo biloba improves circulation and has potential antioxidant properties. • ginseng and licorice are beneficial for age spots. Caution: Do not use either of these herbs if you have high blood pressure. Dosages may vary, depending on the duration and severity of your symptoms. Follow package directions, or consult a qualified herbal practitioner. What makes them worse? • Sun exposure, natural sun or sunbed use, because of its aging effect on skin, may promote an increase in age spotting. No nutrients, to my knowledge, directly worsen this problem. -- AIDS/ARC - What is it?

Pregnant women should avoid this herb. • ginseng may interact with the hormonal system and have some estrogenic activity; this could cause problems in women with fibrocystic breast disease. - Goldenseal - Hydrastis canadensis Forms—The root and rhizome are used to make powder and tincture. Nutritional value—Albumin, B-complex vitamins, biotin, calcium, chlorine, choline, essential oils, fats, inositol, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, resin, starch, sugar, vitamins A, C, and E. The nutritional properties of goldenseal help the body fight infections both internally and externally.

Nutritional value—Calcium, camphor, iron, resin, starch, vitamins A, B,, B12, and E. ginseng nourishes the circulatory system and enhances mental alertness and stamina. It has long been used to enhance the immune system and increase long-term energy. Although there are three species of the herb—Siberian, American, and Korean—all have similar uses. Medicinal uses— • Asians revere this herb as the fountain of youth. It tones the skin and muscles and helps improve appetite and digestion. It also enhances sexual energy. It is a beneficial herb to the aging and chronically ill.

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How-to: Herb companies market ginseng teas, capsules, tablets and tinctures. Follow package directions. For a decoction, add Vi teaspoon of powdered root per cup of boiling water. Simmer ten minutes. Drink up to two cups a day. Goldenseal A favorite Native American infection fighter, goldenseal was widely used to treat battle wounds during the Civil War and has been a popular folk antibiotic ever since. A survey of folk healing in Indiana showed that goldenseal is still used extensively to treat wounds and infections. No wonder.- "Many studies show that it's a powerful antibiotic," Dr.

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The word Panax is Latin for "panacea"—appropriately enough, as this type of ginseng is highly revered by the Chinese for its health-enhancing effects. The Panax variety used to grow wild in China, Japan, Korea, and the eastern portion of Russia; now it's widely cultivated for commercial use in Asia, the United States, and Canada. Chinese herbalists will tell you that the root of the wild plant is more potent than the cultivated kind.

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In giving us the world's most famous sex stimulant, ginseng, the Asians seem to have overlooked an herb that may be even more effective against impotence. If you're familiar with ginkgo, you probably know that it improves bloodflow through your brain, which is why it may be used as a treatment for stroke and Alzheimer's disease. But ginkgo improves bloodflow throughout your body, including into your penis. In one study, 60 men with impotence caused by arterial atherosclerosis took 60 milligrams of ginkgo biloba extract twice a day. Within 6 months, 50 percent had regained their potency.

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Note: Many nutritional adrenal support formulas contain pantothenic acid in combination with other adrenal support supplements such as vitamin C, ginseng, and adrenal glandular.) °^ Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Vitamin Bg has a multitude of uses. It is intricately involved in amino acid metabolism. A deficiency in B6 can lead to weakness, confusion, depression, and skin conditions like eczema. Drugs that can cause a B6 deficiency include birth-control pills and antibiotics. Smoking contributes to B deficiency as well. It has been shown to be effective for alleviating PMS.

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Ashwagandha This is an herb originally used in Ayurvedic medicine in India. Like ginseng, it is a tonic herb and was traditionally used to improve libido and sexual performance. Arginine The amino acid arginine is involved in the production of the neurotransmitter and artery-relaxing substance nitric oxide. If you remember, Viagra has its effect through relaxing the arteries in the penis. Arginine has a similar effect for some men, although it is not as potent. Try 1,200 to 1,500 mg of L-arginine on an empty stomach.

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Then, too, ginseng can give you a real lift, much like the one you get from caffeine, without the side effects. Colas, diet or regular, have become as popular as coffee for those who enjoy the caffeine boost. Try substituting club soda or mineral water, or even a flavored soda if you must. You won't get the caffeine lift, but you'll be doing your body a big favor. 286. What Alcohol Does to Your Body-Alcohol is the most widely used drug in our society, and because it is so available, most people don't think of it as a drug. But it is; and if misused, it can cause a lot of damage to your body.

It is found in trace amounts in garlic, ginseng, sushi, chlorella, pearl barley, and comfrey. My niece is very much into alternative healing therapies, and she suggests I take an herb called dong quaifor my hot flashes, as opposed to a drug. I know nothing about dong quai. What do you think? I think dong quai (Angelica sinensis) is a terrific herb and has been shown to be quite effective in alleviating menopausal hot flashes, as well as vaginal dryness and depression.

Adulteration and dilution of ginseng products are not uncommon, so be sure you buy from a reputable company and look for standardized, guaranteed potency products. I'm a thirty-eight-year-old woman. I take vitamins and exercise, but I want better muscle tone. I've heard about creatine, but I'm not sure what it is or what it does. Is it right for me? It might be; it's already a favorite of bodybuilders and athletes. Creatine monohydrate is a synthetic version of an amino acid found naturally in the body, primarily in skeletal muscles.

I'd also advise avoiding products that combine ginseng with another herbal stimulant, ma huang (ephedra), which may cause jitters and palpitations in some people. 122. Alfalfa, Garlic, Chlorophyll, and Yucca A natural diuretic. Alfalfa has been dubbed "the great healer" by noted biologist and author Frank Bouer, who discovered that the green leaves of this remarkable legume contain eight essential enzymes. Also, for every 100 g., it contains 8,000 IU of vitamin A and 20,000-40,000 units of vitamin K, which protects against hemorrhaging and helps in blood clotting.

Selenium: alfalfa, burdock root, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, fennel seed, fenugreek, garlic, ginseng, hawthorn berry, hops, horsetail, lemongrass, milk thistle, nettle, oat straw, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaf, rose hips, sarsaparilla, uva ursi, yarrow, yellow dock. Zinc: alfalfa, burdock root, cayenne, chamomile, chick-weed, dandelion, eyebright, fennel seed, hops, milk thistle, mullein, netde, parsley, rose hips, sage, sarsaparilla, skullcap, wild yam. 340.

If you take ginseng, it's better to take it two hours before or after taking vitamin C or foods that are high in the vitamin. To reduce the severity of colds, take 1,000 mg. of vitamin C twice daily. It's been shown to decrease the histamine in the blood by 40 percent. (Histamine is the substance that causes those annoying watery eyes and runny noses.) 44. Vitamin D (Calciferol, Viosterol, Ergosterol, "Sunshine Vitamin") Facts: Fat soluble. Acquired through sunlight or diet. Ultraviolet sun rays act on the oils of the skin to produce the vitamin, which is then absorbed into the body.

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Other supplements that work synergistically to treat this condition include adrenal glandular, ginseng, pantothenic acid, vitamin C, beta carotene, and zinc. In more serious cases, hormones such as DHEA, pregnenolone, and even Cortisol may need to be used. °^ Hormone Imbalance Licorice is one of the better hormone-balancing herbs. It appears to have a balancing effect between estrogen and progesterone, and reduces excess testosterone levels. It is commonly included in formulas for PMS and menopause. °^ Infections As mentioned earlier, licorice root is very good for the immune system.

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And while chaparral may not hold quite the same promises expected of ginseng for longevity, it can certainly help to slow down the aging process quite a bit from the foods we eat on a daily basis. Holds Cancer in Check The medical doctor most involved with the limited success that chaparral has achieved with some kinds of cancer, is Charles R. Smart, M.D., an internationally known cancer specialist, who was Chief of Surgery at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City until 1985.

CANAIGRE (see DESERT ginseng) CANNABIS (see MARIJUANA) CARAWAY (Carum carvi) Brief Description Caraway is a biennial or perennial cultivated and found wild in the northern and northwestern U.S., Europe and Asia. The hollow, furrowed, angular, branched stem begins to grow in the second year from a white, carrot-shaped root. The leaves are bi- or tri-pinnate and deeply incised, the upper ones on a sheath-like petiole. The small white or yellow flowers make their appearance in the late spring (usually from May to June). The seeds are dark brown, flat and oblong in shape.

Bring one pint of water to a boil; add one teaspoon each of dried, cut astragalus and ginseng roots. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, then remove and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and drink 1-2 cups before a meal twice daily for badly needed boosts of energy that can last up to 5 hours. Increase Your Resistance to Disease Traditional Oriental medicine teaches that astragalus root is a wonderful tonic for the "spleen" and "lung chis." Chi is considered to be the vital energy of the body.

The 10 different angelica species, collectively known by the name of dang-qui (also dong-quei or dong-quai or tang-kuei) are second in China only to ginseng. Richard Lucas, in his book, Secrets of the Chinese Herbalists, described angelica as having "an affinity for the female constitution," being good for treating anemia and weak glands, regulating monthly periods, correcting hot flashes and vaginal spasms (common premenstrual symptoms) and assisting women through the difficult transition of menopause.

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