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Fruit juice, tomato juice, lemonade, peppermint tea, and ginseng tea are also effective drinks. Avoid caffeine and caffeine-laced drinks, which increase the body's need for liquids. Follow our tropical and subtropical neighbors and add a small pinch or two of cayenne pepper powder to foods or to the above drinks to stimulate and restore the entire system. General Therapy There are two excellent Chinese trigger points for heatstroke and sunstroke: For several seconds, press the bony part of the web between the thumb and the index finger, release, and repeat.

The Chinese also combine ginseng with ginger, licorice root, Chinese angelica (dong quai), and mandarin orange. Chronic Case: Immerse feet in a hot shallow bath. Apply a hot moist compress to the side of the chest that is involved. Direct a no-force rain spray and alternate hot and cold spray on the chest over the area affected. Follow the chest spray with alternate hot and cold jet showers directed to the feet and legs. The hot shower should last 4 minutes; the cold shower, 30 seconds. They should be forceful.

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It produces a resin, a sugar starch, glue, and volatile oil. ginseng is used as a flavoring additive in the United States and has a sweetish, licoricelike taste and is widely used in Asian medicines as an aromatic bitter. No known toxicity. GLUCAMINE • An organic compound that is prepared from glucose (see). GLUCITOL • Sorbitol. Sorbol.

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If you experience any irregular bleeding during menopause, be sure to contact your physician or natural healer and let her know that you are using ginseng.) Dong quai—For centuries, Chinese women have used dong quai for a wide range of female gynecological complaints. Modern researchers confirm its usefulness against acute symptoms of menopause caused by hormonal changes. Rich in minerals and vitamins including A, B12, and E, dong quai has also been used to treat insomnia, one of the more debilitating effects of menopause.

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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.

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Chinese healers also use chicken soup to treat colds, but they add a little ginseng. And don't forget Grandma also knew about the abilities of onion and garlic to alleviate congestion and help a persistent cough. Add some onion and garlic cloves to your chicken stock. If you find you are catching a lot of colds, remember, a healthy body is the first defense against disease. Get enough sleep. Studies have shown that even missing one night's sleep can depress your immune system. Exercise and eat well—look for foods that contain the antioxidants the body needs.

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Index) as L-arginine, bee pollen, boron, branched chain amino acids, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, cytochrome C, flower pollen, ginseng, glandulars, inosine, L-lysine, Mexican sarsaparilla, octacosanol, L-ornithine, pangamic acid, pantothenic acid, phosphorus and succinate. Formula for Smokers, Non-smokers Exposed to Cigarette Smoke and Those Exposed to High Levels of Environmental Pollutants Notes: Many of the toxic elements in cigarette smoke are oxidants, generators of toxic oxygen forms that can cause molecular, cellular and tissue damage.

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Panaxginseng, p. 116); juniper (Juniperus communis, p. 223); licorice (Glycyrrhizaglabra, p. 99); motherwort (Leouurus cardiaca, p. 225); myrrh (Commiphora molmol, p. 84); pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium, p. 233); prickly ash (Zanthoxylum amcricanum, p. 151); senna (Cassia senna, p. 72); shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris, p. 181); vervain (Verbena officinalis, p. 147); white peony (Paeonia lactiflora, p. 115); wild yam (Dioscorea villosa, p. 89); wormwood (Artemisia absinthium, p. 63); yarrow (Achillea millefolium, p. 54); yellow dock (Rumex crispus, p. 126).

It is useful for those coping with stressful events, such as taking exams. ginseng is often abused in the West and should not be taken for more than 6 weeks. Self-help Uses ¦ Impotence and premature ejaculation, p. 316. ¦ Maintaining vitality, p. 319. ¦ Poor sleep and nervous exhaustion, p. 309. ¦ Short-term stress, p. 308. Passiflora incarnata (Passifloraceae) Passionflower, PASSIFLORA, MAYPOP Passionflower A climbing vine growing to 28 ft (9 m), with 3-lobed leaves, ornate flowers, and egg-shaped fruit.

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Ginseng is energizing, too. Avoid constipation and drink two glasses of cold water upon awakening each morning. In general, drink as much pure water as possible each day. Night Sweating: Before going to bed, to reduce the night sweating, take either a hot, salt-water sponge bath, or add a cup of coarse salt to a full hot-water bath. While in the bath, gendy massage about a half-cup of the coarse salt on the torso, arms, shoulders, thighs, and knees. The salt-glow-rub increases circulation and produces a subde euphoria and renewed vitality.

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Oats and ginseng encourage a good night's sleep, especially for people suffering from nervous tension and fatigue. Herbal sleeping pills, containing combinations of valerian, hops, passionflower, and similar herbs, are often helpful in overcoming mild sleep problems and in reducing feelings of anxiety and stress. GENERAL REMEDIES Herbs German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita, p. 76), linden (Tilia spp., p. 275), lavender (Lavandula officinalis, p. 107), passionflower (Passiflora incarnata, p. 117) Remedy The above herbs are listed in ascending order of strength.

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Siberian ginseng: One to three capsules daily. Natural progesterone cream: Typically, women use natural progesterone cream for twelve days out of every month. The amount of cream that is normally used is % to % teaspoon applied twice daily (morning and night) to the abdomen, back, shoulders, neck, arms, and face. Muscle Strain More Americans of all ages are participating in fitness programs than at any other time in history. The most common form of injury associated with exercise and sports activities is muscle strain.

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Ginseng: How to find, grow, and use America's forest gold. Mechanicsburg, Pa.: Stackpole Books. Phrygilanthus eugenioides (L.) H.B.K. (Loranthaceae) A relative of mistletoe (Viscum album L.), Phrygilanthus eugenioides is used in the voodoo cult as a magical plant. It is said to have psychoactive or hallucinogenic powers (Schultes and Farnsworth 1982, 187*; Schultes and Hofmann 1980, 367*). Curiously, the ancient texts suggest that mistletoe may also produce psychoactive effects (cf. Benthamia alyxifolia). Podophyllum peltatum L.

Panax ginseng) Ginkgo biloba L. Cola spp. Hydrocotyle sp. ? Centella asiatica Camellia sinensis Myristica sp. ? (cf. Myristica fragrans) The effects of this product are comparable to those of the first (disappointing). The marketing of Herbal Ecstacy and similar products (Ultimate Euphoria, et cetera) is big business ($300 million in annual sales; lolly 1996). In the United States, this has resulted in an FDA investigation into the ingredients and the component that is typically the only one with any activity, namely the ephedrine-containing Ephedra extracts.

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Still other substances for which beneficial claims have been made: Review sections on ampligen, BHT, carrageenan, DHEA, flower pollen, germanium, ginseng, chlorella, imuthiol, lentinan, licorice, monolaurin, ozone, Saint John's wort, thymosin, transfer factor, Wobe Mugos enzymes. Refer to index in order to find the appropriate sections. Formula for Colds Good news. Contrary to popular belief, there are things we can do to treat colds, decrease their duration and cut down on the number of them. Antihistamines and decongestants can treat some of the symptoms.

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Kaempferia galanga) Panax ginseng, Panax pseudochinsengWall. Panax spp. Iris pseudacorus L. Withania somnifera Orchis mascula (L.) L. Sceletium tortuosum Orchis spp. Scopolia carniolica Phytolacca acinosa Bryonia cretica L. ssp. dioica (Jacq.) Tutin229 [syn. Bryonia dioica Jacq.], Bryonia alba L. ounces] of wine, can kill. When used correctly, it has analgesic effects and thickens the discharges. Whether used as a fumigant, as an enema, or as a drink, it has the same effects. (5.81).

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One researcher said he observed many of these symptoms in individuals taking 3 grams or more of oral ginseng daily. A few others have reported masculinizing effects in women and feminizing effects in men taking large doses for long periods. Goldenseal (Potentially Useful Derivatives) Goldenseal is one of the most popular herbs in the United States. Goldenseal, also known as hydrastis, comes from the North American plant Hydrastis canadensis. Native Americans have used it as both a clothing dye and a medicinal herb. Goldenseal has been called by some a "cure-all," by others "worthless.

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A comparative pharmacological investigation of ashwagandha and ginseng. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 44:131-35. (Lists additional literature.) Hepper, F. Nigel. 1991. Old World Withania (Solanaceae): A taxonomic review and key to species. In Solanaceae III: Taxonomy, chemistry, evolution, ed. Hawkes, Lester, Nee, and Estrada, 211 ff. London: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Linnean Society. Hindawi, Muhaned K. al-, Ishan H. S. Al-Deen, May H. A. Nabi, and Mudafar A. Ismail. 1989. Antiinflammatory activity of some Iraqi plants using intact rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 26:163-68.

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Sotaniemi et al., "Ginseng Therapy in Non-lnsulin-Dependent Diabetic Patients," Diabetes Care 18, no. 10 (October 1995): 1373-75. EXERCISE A study compared two groups of non-insulin-dependent diabetics. One group was managed by diet alone, and the other was put on the same diet combined with exercise (10,000 steps per day). Results: Both groups lost significant amounts of weight, although the exercise group lost more. Also, the exercise group experienced significant increases in their glucose infusion rates and metabolic clearance rates. K.

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A recent study at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science revealed that most of the ginseng samples tested were adulterated or diluted. In spite of all of the negatives, though, there are many productive things happening in the world of medicinal herbs. Good studies are finally taking place. I already spoke about the disease preventive qualities of many of our food plants. Feverfew appears beneficial in the treatment of migraine headaches and arthritis, according to recent research.

In other studies, results have been obtained that suggest that ginseng might boost the detoxifying activity of the liver, may help accelerate alcohol clearance in the blood and may help protect against radiation. Some immune parameters were reported enhanced in a few individuals infected with HIV, the AIDS virus. This work needs follow-up. Certainly all of these studies are intriguing, but, as noted, most lacked controls and few have been convincingly confirmed. Many of the studies contradict each other.

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Other plant foods and herbs that contain small amounts of choline include horehound, ginseng, cowpea, English pea, mung beans, sponge gourd, lentils and Chinese angelica, also known as dang-quai. Researchers have tried feeding high-choline and high-lecithin foods to people with Alzheimer's. Preliminary results were encouraging, but more recent studies have failed to find significant memory improvement. I remain cautiously optimistic that eating foods containing choline and lecithin might help. W Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

For optimal potency, ginseng roots should not be harvested before they are at least five years old, but some growers harvest earlier to rush the roots to market. Those roots won't necessarily contain optimal levels of the active compounds. Drying. Fresh herbs are most appealing. Just think of the difference between fresh mint and dried mint. Both smell and taste minty, but the fresh leaf is much more aromatic, meaning that it contains more of its medicinal oil.

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Withania is an all-round tonic that is not as stimulating as ginseng, but is nonetheless helpful in restoring normal vitality after a long-term illness or stress. Menopausal Problems Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation. It usually takes place between the ages of 45 and 55. After two years without having a period, you can be sure that the "change of life" has occurred. Both estrogen and progesterone levels decline during menopause despite opinion to the contrary.

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The best preparation of ginseng to use for these purposes is any liquid tonic which has the root in the bottle with it. Several brands are available from larger, full-service health food stores or local herb shops in any metropolitan Chinatown district. Drink 4 fluid ounces of the same twice a day for at least a week in advance prior to the next sexual encounter with your companion.

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Or buy horsetail, ginseng or hibiscus tea, Dr. Lad says (these teas are available in most health food stores). Drink any one or more of these teas daily, as frequently as you wish. ¦ill Food Therapy "Eat more pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and other foods high in zinc," advises Allan Magaziner, DO., a nutritional medicine specialist and head of the Magaziner Medical Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. "Zinc has been shown to have a beneficial effect in shrinking an enlarged prostate." (For other food sources of zinc, see "Getting What You Need" on page 142.

Lecithin, meta-sitosterol, fish oil, garlic and ginseng supplements are available in most health food stores. Guggulipid capsules can be purchased through mail order (refer to the resource list on page 643). Yoga Cholesterol can rise with your stress level, says Stephen A. Nezezon, M.D., yoga teacher and staff physician at the Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

Whitaker recommends using one to two teaspoons of dried ginseng in your cooking for at least one or two meals a day. It's available in most health food stores. Imagery Imagine that you have fallen into a pit of quicksand. The more you struggle to get out, the more you're sinking into it. So you remain perfectly still, says Dennis Gersten, M.D., a San Diego psychiatrist and publisher of Atlantis, a bimonthly imagery newsletter. Now picture people or images, such as your messy desk, that are contributing to your sense of burnout. See these people or objects surrounding the pit of quicksand.

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Golden Lotus ginseng 6k Aloe Moisturizing Lotion (Mountain Fresh). ? M Amberwood, Mountain Fresh, Seventh Generation, Sunrise Lane. Granny's Moisture Guard (Granny's Old Fashioned Products). Unscented moisturizer for hands, face, and body. ? M The Allergy Store, Granny's Old Fashioned Products, The Living Source. Home Health Skin Lotions (Home Health Products). E3 Home Health Products. Ida Grae Earth Venus Moisturizer (Nature's Colors). Unscented. Contains lanolin and beeswax. ? EB Glass jars. The Allergy Store, Carole's Cosmetics, Earth Herbs, InterNatural, Nature's Colors.

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