| These herbal preparations are easily assimilated and much more concentrated than the herb alone.
Herbs extracted in oil. Pound dried or fresh herb. Add 1 pint olive oil to 2 oz. of herb and let it sit in a warm place for 4 days or put mixture in a double boiler and gently heat oil for 1 or 2 hours. Press oil from herb. Some neroai rreparanons ana neroai neapes aod
Ointment or
Salves
Bolusvitamin E may be added to help preserve it. Store in bottle in refrigerator.
Warm a natural vaseline product or lanolin. Stir in enough powdered herbs to bring mixture to a dark color. | | They are more concentrated and easily assimilated in this liquid form. (See herbal preparations)
Single Herbs in Tincture Form
Some single herbs in tincture form are: Black Walnut, Capsicum, Hawthorne Berries, Licorice Root, Lobelia, Royal Jelly/Dong Quai, Siberian Ginseng.
COMBINATIONS OF HERBS IN TINCTURE FORM
Anti-Spasmodic and Nerve Combinations
1. _ Valerian Root, Aniseed, Lobelia,
Brigham Tea, Black Walnut Hulls, Licorice, Ginger.
— highly concentrated, works very quickly. A few drops to 1/4-1/2 teaspoon every two hours has been used for adults. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  Rehmannia Six or Eight, both Chinese herbal preparations, are called for. Six if for a yin deficiency; eight for a yang deficiency.
The basis of Chinese medicine is not, as in Western medicine, to see the prostate problem as a single disease, but to break the disease down into components and see how it is individually manifesting. Each symptom is addressed by an herb, and the symptom picture in general is handled by an herbal combination.
Kidney deficiency that creates a prostate problem can be further divided into three basic types. | | In fact, with all these restrictions, the bark sounds more like a pharmaceutical than some of the other herbal preparations.
Puotinen doesn't recommend a given dosage, since it is best taken in one of the combinations available in health food or herbalist stores. These combinations should be used according to the directions on the label.
The root is often taken with damiana, stinging nettle, and green oats. Incidentally, a few years ago, a Chinese corporation accidentally fed carp it was raising these last two herbs, and the fish's reproduction increased. |
James A. Howenstine, MD
See book keywords and concepts |  All the herbal preparations recommended by Dr. Vega are formulated in a water base, as the genetic DNA of herbs is injured by alcohol tincture, tablets and capsules, none of which preserve the herbal DNA as well as water.
One ounce of Fem-Clenz is diluted with two ounces of water and placed in the vagina daily at bedtime for one week. Dr. Marcial-Vega relates that this is 100% effective in eliminating all forms of vaginitis.
Fem-Clenz is available from Health Horizons 305 442-1233 or 1800 771 -0255 and from our Natural Health Team 800-416-2806.. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  Dried root preparations in a capsule or tablet can be used at 1-2 grams 3 times per day. Many herbal preparations combine burdock root with other alterative herbs, such as yellow dock (p. 472), red clover (p. 453), or cleavers (p. 412).
Some older German literature suggests that vitex (p. 467) might contribute to clearing of premenstrual acne.12 Women in these studies used 40 drops of a concentrated liquid product once daily." Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  When I buy commercial herbal preparations, I try to find standardized products. These contain herbs that have been specially bred and grown or processed to contain certain amounts of some of their medicinal compounds. Dose control—that is, knowing how much of the active ingredients you're getting—can be a problem with herbs. Many factors can affect herbal potency: plant genetics, growing conditions, time of harvest, and length of storage. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts | | For the dried root preparation in tablet or capsule form, the common amount to take is 1-2 grams 3 times per day. Many herbal preparations will combine burdock root with other alterative herbs, such as yellow dock (p. 472), red clover (p. 453), or cleavers (p. 412).
Some nutritionally oriented doctors believe that "sluggish" liver function is a contributing factor in psoriasis, possibly explaining why milk thistle (p. 445) seeds, which promote normal liver function, can be beneficial. Milk thistle can be taken in an amount that provides 420 mg of silymarin per day. | | For the dried root preparation in capsule form, the common amount to take is 1 to 2 grams 3 times per day. Many herbal preparations will combine burdock root with other alterative herbs, such as yellow dock (p. 472), red clover (p. 453), or cleavers (p. 412).
Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Use of burdock root at the dosages listed above is generally safe.
Butcher's Broom
(Ruscus aculeatus)
Parts Used and Where Grown: Butcher's broom is a spiny, small-leafed evergreen bush native to the Mediterranean region and Northwest Europe. | | The root is the primary source of most herbal preparations. The root becomes very soft with chewing and tastes sweet, with a mucilaginous texture.
In What Conditions Might
Burdock Be Supportive?
Ranking
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Other
Acne (p. 5) Psoriasis (p. 147) Rheumatoid arthritis (p. 151)
Historical or Traditional Use
In traditional herbal texts, burdock root is described as a "blood purifier" or "alterative,"1 and was believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins. It was used both internally and externally for eczema (p. 64) and psoriasis (p. |
Andrew Chevallier
See book keywords and concepts |  The following pages give simple step-by-step instructions for making common herbal preparations. Making most types of herbal medicine is not difficult, but it can be time-consuming - if you lack time or equipment, buy ready-made remedies from an herbal supplier (see Over-the-Counter Remedies, p. 299).
Identification
Before using medicinal plants that have been collected from the wild, it is essential that they are correctly identified. If in doubt, do not use the herb. Many cases of poisoning have occurred from the mistaken identification of herbs. Foxglove leaves (Digitalis purpurea, p. | | In fact, some herbal preparations are now so commonly used that they are accepted as a part of everyday life. One of many possible examples is evening primrose oil, which is used by hundreds of thousands of women in Britain to help relieve premenstrual tension. It is extracted from the seeds of Oenothera biennis (p. 239), a North American plant. Peppermint oil (Mentha xpiperita, p. 112), prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive problems, is another example, and senna (Cassia senna, p. | | For instructions on how to make herbal preparations, see pp. 289-296.
Essential Information
Before using remedies read tlie following. Dosage
¦ Except in Infants & Children (see p. 318), all dosages given are for adults.
¦ Never exceed the stated dose; doubling it will not make the medicine twice as effective.
¦ Before taking a remedy, check the cautions in the relevant herb entry (see pp. 54-281).
¦ Do not take more than two internal remedies at any one time or more than one internal and one external remedy for the same complaint, unless specified. | | Compresses & Lotions
Lotions are water-based herbal preparations such as infusions, decoctions, or diluted tinctures that are used to bathe inflamed or irritated skin. Compresses are cloths soaked in a lotion and held against the skin. Both lotions and compresses are simple ways to use herbs externally, and can be very effective in relieving swelling, bruising, and pain, soothing inflammation and headaches, and cooling fevers.
After an accident or sports injury, bruising and swelling can often be reduced or prevented if a hot compress is swiftly applied, provided that the skin is unbroken. | | Other Preparations
Different herbal preparations suit different ailments. Most of the following preparations provide localized relief. Steam inhalations, for example, help clear various respiratory complaints; gargles and mouthwashes soothe sore throats and canker sores; massage oils can ease aching muscles; and skin washes relieve inflamed skin conditions.
Steam Inhalations
Steam inhalations are an effective way to clear congestion, and relieve sinusitis, hay fever, and bronchial asthma. | | Many are available over the counter and are
A vast array of herbal preparations is available to Chinese practitioners. used by millions of people every day in China and around the world. Chinese herbalists often take a formula as a starting point and then add other herbs to the mixture. There are hundreds of formulas, one of the most famous being "Four Things Soup," a tonic given to women to regulate the menstrual cycle and tone the reproductive system. It consists of Chinese angelica (Angelica sinensis, p. 60), rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa, p. |
Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  General Therapy
Cuts respond well to the following herbal preparations: calendula lotion, calendula tincture (diluted), or the pure juice of the pot marigold (Succus calendula). Diluted St. John's wort {Hypericumperforatum) helps in the healing of deep cuts; diluted tincture of ledum helps with puncture wounds.
KNEE DISLOCATION
Immediate replacement of the knee decreases the pain, swelling, and spasm in the entire area. See a physician and have an X ray taken to check for internal injury. |
Dr. Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  For this reason we prefer to use herbal preparations. It has been established that herbal treatments, especially with artemisia and citrus seed extract, are very effective. There are a lot of herbal combinations, some developed by leading protozotologists Dr. Buena and Dr. Parish, which have excellent results."
The following herbs should be considered in parasite-prevention or treatment programs:
Garlic. Garlic has the ability to kill most types of parasites, as well as fungi, microbacteria, and viruses. Eat raw garlic daily, or buy an odorless supplement in the health food store. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  In my experience, the commercially grown varieties work fine, as long as the herbal preparations are taken appropriately.
Panax ginseng has been used for over 5,000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. Historically the elderly seized upon it as a rejuvenating tonic. Among its "tonic" effects, Panax improves sexual function, increases energy and vitality, helps speed the recovery from illness, and even slows the aging process.
In the not-so-distant past, traditional Chinese herbalists wouldn't even prescribe ginseng for younger people. |
Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | It may also be dipped in any of the herbal preparations mentioned for detoxification, especially apple cider vinegar. The outer cover must be wool to keep out the air. In an emergency, a second layer of brown paper (from a brown paper bag) or a large strip of plastic can be used underneath or instead of the wool outer layer.
A cold double throat compress will not only overcome laryngitis, but will help cure most sore throats. This technique is also effective in relieving earaches. I was traveling in England and Scotland recently, and not unexpectedly the weather was extremely rainy and chilly. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Botanical medicines
Many cosmetic formulas and herbal preparations on the market claim to be effective in "curing" cellulite.
However, the majority of these formulas have no scientific basis to support their use. In addition, long-term double-blind studies of some of the more popular cellulite treatments (e.g. Thiomucase, Nemectron, and Alec Eden-Slendertone) demonstrated them to be no more effective than placebo.3,4 However, several botanical compounds do have confirmed effects in the treatment of cellulite. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Perhaps most exciting, however, is the current research demonstrating efficacy of Ayurvedic herbal preparations in conditions for which modern medicine has limited or no success. For example, animal studies have shown that Winthania somnifera (Ashwagandna) is able to reverse the immunosuppression cyclophosphamide, azathioprin, and prednisolone and a 50% alcoholic extract of Phyllanthus emblica protects the liver from paracetamol. | | This widespread use of herbal medicines is not restricted to developing countries, as it has been estimated that 70% of all medical doctors in France and Germany regularly prescribe herbal preparations.
Although herbal medicine has existed since the dawn of time, our knowledge of how plants actually affect human physiology remains largely unexplored. Many individuals formulate their view of herbal medicine based on opinion, philosophy, and ideology. This chapter seeks to facilitate an informed view of herbal medicine. The past as well as the future of herbal medicines are discussed. | | The advantages of herbal medicines
In general, herbal preparations are thought to have three major advantages: lower cost, fewer side-effects and medicinal effects which tend to normalize physiological function. When used most effectively, the mechanism of action of an herb will often correct the underlying cause of a disorder. In contrast, a synthetic drug is often designed to alleviate the symptom or effect without addressing the underlying cause. Interestingly, research has often shown for many plants that the whole plant or crude extract is much more effective than isolated constituents. | | Specifically, we are referring to the use of highly concentrated standardized extracts from Europe and the use of herbal preparations in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the typical daily dosage of prescribed crude herbal material is approximately 20 g. This high level of dosage is in stark contrast to much smaller average amount of the herbal material recommended in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia of 2-4 ml of a 1:5 tincture, which provides less than 1 g of herbal material. | | Commercial herbal preparations are as bulk dried herbs, teas, tinctures, fluid extracts, and tablets or capsules. Each of these forms has advantages and disadvantages and varying ways of expressing their medicinal strength. This section reviews the major extraction forms, discusses the benefits of standardized botanical extracts and emphasizes the importance of delivering a clinically effective level of active compounds regardless of the form of the herbal preparation. | | The production of standardized extracts serves as a model for quality control processes for all forms of herbal preparations. In general, it is believed that if the active components of a particular herb are known, whatever the form of the herb product, the herb should be analyzed to ensure that it contains these components at a medicinally appropriate level. More accurate dosages can then be given. Products should also be subjected to bacteriological counts.
Currently, in many countries, numerous standardized extracts fulfill requirements for marketing as drugs. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Aloe concentrate or dried aloe gel powder is an intestinal purgative, that helps stimulate colon activity with less of the cramping that comes with many other herbal preparations. Aloe vera capsules are a useful remedy or preventive for constipation. The dried aloe gel is very bitter to the taste, so it must be either purified for oral use or dried and capped.
The use of aloe vera juice has been promoted with many claims of its miraculous effects. |
Rebecca Wood
See book keywords and concepts |  They are primarily found as an ingredient in herbal preparations.
Buying In the past two decades, cultivation has increased the availability of this heretofore wild, priceless, hard-to-come-by fungus. A boletus type of mushroom, the reishi is found wild in various colors. The red reishi, the most potent medicinally, is the one that is now cultivated. It is available dried, in tinctures, in tablets, and in liquid form in natural food stores and from Chinese herb dealers.
Renkon See Lotus. |
Ruth Winter, M.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  One of the most commonly used herbal preparations to induce menstruation, the extract has been shown to stimulate uterine muscle. Chinese dry mugwort and then burn it in a therapeutic technique, moxibustion, to treat a variety of ills. Contains volatile oils, tannin (see) and the sugar, inulin. ARTICHOKE EXTRACT • A tall herb, Cynara scolymus, that resembles a thistle. It is edible. It is used in cosmetics to "relax" the muscles as it is rubbed on the skin. ARTIFICIAL • In the context of cosmetics, a substance not duplicated in nature. |
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