Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Along with commonly known herbals, such as astragalus (which enhances immune function) and reishi (the mushroom of immortality), traditional Chinese remedies that have been becoming more widely available in the United States include cordyceps and velvet antler (also sometimes called antler velvet). Cordyceps (also called caterpillar fungus) is a plant that is found only in certain isolated places in southwest China and Tibet, at elevations of more than 12,000 feet above sea level. Chinese researchers have found more than two hundred species of wild cordyceps. |
volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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 By and large, the authors of herbals were not laypersons but medical doctors trained in conventional medical schools. The herbals were written not just for doctors but also for the "common man," in some cases for the express purpose of serving as a guide "when the doctor is too expensive or too far away" (quoted in Jiittner, 1983).
Prior to 1800, when medicine entered the scientific age, traditional herbal medicine was the unquestioned foundation for all standard textbooks on pharmacology. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
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 In most modern herbals, the term is used in the wider sense to indicate a remedy that normalizes and tones the female reproductive system. Such a broad definition is almost meaningless, as it obscures the wealth of diverse actions these herbs offer. The herbs described in most herbals as emmenagogues actually provide a whole range of distinct actions that benefit the reproductive system either directly or indirectly.
Matricaria recutita (chamomile) Mentha piperita (peppermint) M. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| ClearLungs from Ridgecrest herbals is a Chinese herbal formula that is good for all lung disorders.
Q Ginkgo biloba extract is good for the brain cells and circulation.
Q For mouth sores, place alcohol-free goldenseal extract on a piece of sterile gauze and apply the gauze between the lips and gums or to mouth sores before going to bed. Leave it on overnight. Sores and inflammation should heal in a few days with this treatment.
Q Licorice and wild yam root are good for endocrine gland function.
Caution: Do not use licorice on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
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 In other words, the belief system of some people taking herbals supplements, "if some is good, more is better," does not apply with velvet bean.
Traditional Traditionally, V2-l cup of a seed decoction is taken twice daily. Alternatively, Preparation 1-2 g twice daily of seed powder (tablets or capsules) can be substituted. For standardized extract products, follow the labeled dosages provided.
Contraindications The seed may cause birth defects and has uterine stimulant activity. It should not be used during pregnancy.
Velvet bean has shown to lower blood sugar. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| Some manufacturers of herbals have been attempting to obtain a kind of certification by using private sector groups, such as the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) (http://www.usp .org) to create testing programs and certify their products. For instance, the certifications could include:
Quality standards.
Label accuracy.
Purity standards.
Manufacturing and packaging standards.
This certification does not guarantee that the product works as claimed or that it is safe for everyone to use. |
| Also, many supplements and herbals can have an effect on the liver and they also need to be considered in the mix. Check with your doctor or pharmacist regarding effects and possible harmful interactions.
NUTRIENTS
SUPPLEMENT
SUGGESTED DOSAGE
COMMENTS
Essential
Liquid Kyolic with Bi and B12 from Wakunaga
As directed on label.
An excellent liver detoxifier.
Phosphatidyl choline
plus choline
and inositol
As directed on label. As directed on label.
For fatty liver.
Primrose oil or
Total EFA from Health From The Sun
500 mg twice daily,
with meals.
As directed on label. |
Amarjit S. Basra
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 Agnes Arber, herbals, their origin and evolution: A chapter in the history of botany, 1470-1670 (Cambridge: University Press, 1912; third edition, 1986).
19. Gunther Stille, Der Weg der Arznei. Von der Materia Medica zur Pharmakologie. Der Weg von Arzneimittelforschung und Arzneitherapie (Karlsruhe: G. Braun, 1994).
20. See Chapter 6 in this book.
21. Jouanna, 1999, Hippocrates.
22. Geoffrrey E.R. Lloyd (ed.), Hippocratic writings, introduction by Lloyd, translated by John Chadwidk, William N. Mann, Iain M. Lonie, and Edward T. |
Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard
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 HERBALS AND BOTANICALS
What about herbals and botanicals, those supplements that contain extracts or active ingredients from the roots, berries, seeds, stems, leaves, buds, or flowers of plants? Certainly, there has been intriguing research suggesting herbs such as ginseng and gingko can be helpful in reducing blood sugar levels. The wisdom of both the ancient Indian and Chinese medical systems would suggest that this might be the case. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 Natural-medicine doctors continued to use
ACE, sometimes along with "adrenal support" herbals such as licorice and ginseng, and vitamins including vitamin C and pantothenic acid. The results were good, and patients reported no adverse effects from ACE. However, despite its track record of safety and effectiveness, in 1978 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tried to outlaw ACE. The FDA claimed this extract was ineffective, even though it had been perfectly effective when manufactured by Parke-Davis and other major drug companies in the 1930s through the 1950s. |
| Other Herbal Remedies
Several other herbals have been shown to be effective for men suffering from BPH. Pygeum africanum is an evergreen tree indigenous to Africa. An extract from the bark of this tree has been used for more than 25 years in Europe and for about a decade in the United States. Numerous controlled studies have demonstrated that pygeum is effective in treating mild to moderate BPH.10" Published data on more than 2,200 patients have shown this extract to be almost entirely free of side effects. |
Amarjit S. Basra
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| Gottingen: Konigliche Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften, 1897); Minla Collins, Medieval herbals: The illustrative traditions (London: The British Library, and Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2000).
4. John Scarborough, Galen of Pergamon, in Ard W. Briggs (ed.), Dictionary of literary biography, volume 176: Ancient Greek Authors (Detroit, Washington DC, London: Gaie Research, 1997), pp. 156-170; Luis Garcia Ballester. Galen's medical works in the context of his biography, in Jon Arrizabalaga, Montserrat Cabre, Lluis Cifuentes, and Fernando Salmon (eds. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| ClearLungs from RidgeCrest herbals is a Chinese herbal formula that is highly recommended for this condition.
01 Eucalyptus, garlic, onion, tea tree oil, and thyme have natural antiseptic properties and fight infection.
01 Echinacea, licorice, and Siberian ginseng are good for building up the immune system.
Cautions: If overused, licorice can elevate blood pressure. Do not use this herb on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row. Avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure. Do not use Siberian ginseng if you have hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, or a heart disorder. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 Individuals wishing to purchase yellow sweet clover may do so by contacting the following two suppliers:
Dragon River herbals P.O. Box 74
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 Tel: (800) 813-2118
Mark's Dmgs Roselle 384 E. Irving Park Rd. Roselle, Illinois 60172 Tel: (630) 529-3400
Use 1/2 tsp (30 drops), taken 2-3 times a day, for 7-10 days. It is advisable to observe a 3-5-day respite from yellow sweet clover before repeating the herbal therapy.
Oxygenation Therapy
Oxidative therapy can be useful in suppressing a variety of anaerobic infections when administered at 1.5 ATM for 60 minutes. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
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| In most herbals, however, the term is used in a wider sense to indicate a remedy that normalizes and tones the female reproductive system.
Expectorants
Strictly speaking, expectorants are herbs that stimulate the removal of mucus from the lungs, but the term is also often used to refer to respiratory system tonics. There are two basic categories of expectorant herbs.
Stimulating expectorants irritate the bronchioles, causing expulsion of material. Relaxing expectorants soothe bronchial spasms and loosen mucous secretions, helping with dry, irritating coughs. |
| The herbs described in most herbals as emmenagogues actually provide a whole range of distinct actions that benefit the reproductive system either directly or indirectly.
Matricaria recutita (chamomile) Mentha piperita (peppermint) M. pulegium (pennyroyal) Mitchella repens (partridgeberry) Petroselinum crispum (parsley) Pulsatilla vulgaris (pasqueflower) Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) Rubus idaeus (raspberry leaf) Ruta graveolens (rue) Salvia officinalis (sage) S. officinalis var. rubia (red sage) Senecio aureus (life root) Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew) T. |
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| The Therapeutic Section of this protocol denotes those herbals that work at the level of the beta cells, the insulin factories.
WHEN SHOULD A DIABETIC PATIENT START INSULIN THERAPY?
Insulin injections have been relegated to a therapy of last resort in patients with Type II diabetes. This was not always true. In the 1970s, insulin was regularly used to reduce blood glucose levels, sometimes by as much as 30-40 mg/dL. |
| Note: herbals that influence glycemic control by increasing insulin secretion would be contraindicated in cases of existing hyperinsulinemia. If insulin production declines to the point that hypoinsulinemia exists, herbs that encourage insulin release would then be appropriate.
High quality GBE is typically standardized to contain a minimum of 24% ginkgo flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones. |
| Various respected herbalists suggest that goldenseal should be cycled (rotated with other herbals) rather than routinely administered.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
The Biomedical Reseatch Center of Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) was one of the first to associate the anti-inflammatory traits of feverfew with its ability to inhibit the COX-2 enzyme (Hwang et al. 1996). According to Newmark et al. (2000), feverfew contains a lactone, or chemical compound called parthenolide. Par-thenolide, in turn, contains a variant of methylene-gamma-lactone (MGL) that interacts with macrophages. |
Dianne Onstad
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 Sage
(Salvia officinalis)
If one consults enough herbals . . . every sickness known to humanity will be listed as being cured by sage.
Varro Taylor, Ph.D. (herb expert)
The botanical name Salvia is derived either from the Latin salvus, meaning "health" or "salvation," or from the Latin salvere, meaning "to save," both terms alluding to the
Sage / Nutritional Value
Per 100 g Edible Portion
Dried, Ground ltsp.
Calories
315
2
Protein
10.62 g
0.07 g
Fat
12.74 g
0.09 g
Fiber
18.05 g
0.13 g
Calcium
1,652 mg
12 mg
Iron
28.12 mg
0. |
Mark Hyman, M.D.
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 Treatment often requires medications such as Flagyl, Humatin, or Yodoxin, although some herbals, such as artemisia, oil of oregano, and berberine, may also be helpful. Another common infection is caused by Helicobacter pylori, which causes stomach ulcers and heartburn and can eventually lead to stomach cancer. This infection is curable with the right combination of antibiotics.
When restoring ecological balance in the gut, it's best to work with an experienced practitioner. Visit our website at www.ultra-prevention.com for more information. |
Dianne Onstad
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| By the fifteenth century it was commonly used as a medicine in both France and England, but old herbals caution about its cateless use. Used as an embalming agent from ancient days until the time of the American Revolution, tansy was also used to preserve meat from the ravages of storage in pre-refrigeration times. The plant is a natural insecticide, repelling flies, mosquitoes, ants, and othet insects; plant it by doorways or sprinkle the dried leaves in cellars and attics to deter pests.
Culinary Uses
The flavot of tansy is hot and peppery, bitter, and latgely disliked. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
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| The final remedy selection for an actual patient will involve some research in primary-source herbals to clarify traditional uses of the remedies identified in this purely logical manner. Nature does not always follow human concepts of logic, so the experience of generations of herbal practitioners must be taken into account.
In the following example, I am suggesting a prescription that is designed for a person experiencing only a moderate severity of both problems. |
Mark Blumenthal
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 In: Drugs Directorate Policy on herbals used as Non-medicinal Ingredients in Nonprescription Drugs in Human Use. Ottawa, Ontario: Health Canada Drugs Directorate; 1995b.
Health Canada. Drug Product Database (DPD). Ottawa, Canada: Health Canada Therapeutic Products Programme; 2000.
Homoopathisches Arzneibuch (HAB 1), 1st edition 1978, with supplements through 1985- Stuttgart, Germany: Deutscher Apotheker Verlag; 1978-1985.
Hubner G, Wray V, Nahrstedt A. Flavonol oligosaccharides from the seeds of Aesculus hippocastanum. Planta Medica 1999;65:636-42.
Kalbfleisch W, Pfalzgraf H. |
| Drugs Directorate Policy on herbals Used as Non-medicinal Ingredients in Nonprescription Drugs in Human Use Appendix II: List of Herbs Unacceptable as Non-medicinal Ingredients in Oral Use Products Subject to Part B. Ottawa, Ontario: Health Canada Drugs Directorate Bureau of Nonprescription Drugs; 1995a.
Health Canada. Drug Product Database (DPD) Product Information. Ottawa, Ontario: Health Canada Therapeutic Products Programme; 2001.
Health Protection Branch. HPB Status Manual. Ottawa, Ontario: Health Protection Branch. February 19, 1993;22. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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| The cost of taking these herbal extracts separately would be around $100 a month, but Life Extension Foundation members can save 60% by taking all these herbals together in a good-tasting drink mix. Herbal extracts are expensive because a large quantity of organic plant matter must be used to produce a minute quantity of pharmaceutical extract. Some members only take Life Extension Herbal Mix several times a week in order to reduce their monthly cost. |
C. P. Khare
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 Use in Western herbal
In medieval herbals, Cannabis was mostly used externally. There were recipes for balms for healing contractures and for cooling poultices for the head and joints and for podagra. In 1845, the herb's use was mentioned for internal administration for angina pectoris, choking fits and gonorrhoea. It was not until the 19th century that the hemp was described as having an euphoric effect; it was in use for insomnia, epilepsy as a sedative and mild soporific; also for neuralgia, rheumatism, acute bronchitis, painful gastrointestinal disorders. |
volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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| The synthetic drugs are comparable to the herbal products in efficacy, but the herbals are associated with fewer and milder adverse side effects, particularly with regard to sexual function (Bach et al., 1996; Carraro et al., 1996).
Besides the pharmacodynamic effects of the active constituents, the therapeutic context has a significant impact on treatment response in BPH as it is in other conditions. Placebo-controlled studies show that this effect accounts for approximately 30-60 % of the attainable therapeutic response, depending on the outcome measures that are used. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Gentiana luted) bt the beginning of each meal. It improves digestive function. It's often used with other
Super Prescription #7 Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) combination Take 500 mg or 2 to 4 ml of tincture immune function. Echinacea has three times daily. Both herbs enhance been shown to have antiyeast effects.
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Pau d'arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) No matter what kind of Candida i every day.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil Candida. Studies also show that it has capsules or 0. |
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