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Breast Cancer? Breath Health! The Wise Woman Way Susun S. Weed See book keywords and concepts

To get 2000 mg of calcium a day, I eat three things: one cup of organic yogurt (450 mg), two or more cups of nourishing herbal infusions such as nettle, comfrey leaf, oatstraw, violet, or red clover (300 mg per cup), and several big spoonfuls of mineral-rich medicinal herbal vinegars (300 mg per tablespoon). • The Essentials of Chinese Medicine suggests pounding calcium-rich dandelion roots and leaves into a juice and drinking it diluted with wine to counter breast cancer. This is said to be especially effective against in situ cancers.

The Way of Herbs Michael Tierra See book keywords and concepts

A clinical study of nettle roots has found them to be highly effective for the treatment of enlarged prostate. The root contains high amounts of sterols, especially sitosterol and isolectins, which stimulate the production of white blood cells that counteract infections and inflammations. Nigella Nigella sativa L. Common Names: Black cumin, Love-in-the-mist, Fitches (biblical: "... For the fitches are not thrashed with a threshing instrument . . . but the fitches are beaten out with a staff ...

For the kidney and bladder stones, use gravel root, cleavers, parsley, dandelion, nettle, uva ursi and horsetail. For the gallbladder, use wild cherry bark, Oregon grape root and cascara sa-grada. Nervines: Herbs that calm nervous tension and nourish the nervous system. See Tonics. Oxytocics: Substances that stimulate uterine contractions to assist and induce labor, thus hastening childbirth. Oxytocics include: angelica, black cohosh, blue cohosh, juniper berries, raspberry, rue, squaw-vine, uva ursi and wild ginger.

Viral Immunity J. E. Williams, O.M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Kidney-supportive herbs include uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva ursi), stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), and cleavers (Galium aparine). Carrot juice, especially with added parsley, and watermelon juice work well as mild diuretics. During the summer peach season, ripe peaches can prove effective in promoting urination; green tea is also a diuretic if taken in large amounts. Urine that's dark yellow (not bright yellow, which is from B vitamins), cloudy, or frothy indicates excessive concentration and insufficient fluid. If you experience this during your detoxification, increase your water intake.

Breast Cancer? Breath Health! The Wise Woman Way Susun S. Weed See book keywords and concepts

Invite your power; grasp the nettle, (rather your resources; take charge; command the forces of death that you invite into your bloodstream. Do not passively await their introduction. "And let us help. We will sing for you the ancient songs. Songs of living, songs of liver, the spinning, spiraling songs of life. Some are sweet as candy, some bitter as these poisons you ponder. QrandVaughter, if you choose them, it is up to you to affirm your life, to sing a song of life. Your song will help you as you walk this path.

Those who've used nettle during severe illness (including cancer and AIDS), second my rave reviews of her life-enhancing, life-extending benefits. See Materia Medica. • Astragalus root is said to be one of the safest herbs for building powerful immunity, and it is often taken daily for extended periods. In addition to general immune strengthening, astragalus offers powerful help when immunity is severely challenged. Clinical studies show astragalus infusion highly effective at improving and restoring T-cell functioning, improving bone marrow activity, and augmenting interferon response.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC See book keywords and concepts

The leaf has been shown to be anti-inflammatory by preventing the body from making inflammatory chemicals known as prostaglandins.1 Nettle's root affects hormones and proteins that carry sex hormones (such as testosterone or estrogen) in the human body; this may explain why it helps benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH [p. 145] ).2 This has been confirmed using extracts of the roots in double-blind studies.3 A preliminary study reported that capsules made from freeze-dried leaves had an antiallergy (p. 8) action in people.4 Further studies are needed to confirm this finding.

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay. See book keywords and concepts

Thanks to nettle seed, the patient showed marked and completely unexpected improvement in creatinine levels (a marker for disease progression). The general improvement stopped after 2 years, and she began to slowly decline, but at a much slower rate than normal for this stage, apparently buying a few precious years for this elderly woman. Nephritis is a debilitating and very expensive disease to treat. A group of doctors from Washington contacted me looking for natural medicine treatments, and I referred them to David. A study is currently underway.

Cancer Therapy: The Independent Consumer's Guide To Non-Toxic Treatment & Prevention Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Juzen-taiho-to is composed of Astragalus, Cinnamon, Foxglove, nettle, Peony root, Angelica, Ginseng, Licorice, and other herbs. Fractions of this mixture are known to be able to stimulate cells to divide (1). It was tried in 23 cancer patients who had previously had their stomachs or colons removed. Surgeons at the Kanagawa Cancer Center Hospital in Japan saw a "remarkable elevation" in Natural Killer cell activity three to six months after drug administration (2).

Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century Earl Mindell See book keywords and concepts

Herbal Sources of Primary Antioxidant Vitamins and Minerals Vitamin A and Carotenoids: alfalfa, borage leaves, burdock root, cayenne, capsicum, eyebright, fennel seed, hops, horsetail, kelp, lemongrass, nettle, paprika, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaf, red clover, rose hips, sage, uva ursi, watercress, yellow dock. Vitamin C: alfalfa, burdock root, cayenne, duckweed, eye-bright, fennel seed, fenugreek, hops, horsetail, kelp, peppermint, mullein, netde, oat straw, paprika, parsley, plantain, raspberry leaf, red clover, rose hips, skullcap, yarrow, yellow dock.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

To arrest excessive bleeding: Yarrow or nettle tea. After the event; to restore - Alfalfa tea. To heal the placenta: inserts of powdered Comfrey. BIRTHWORT. Aristolochia longa, L. Aristolochia clematis L. Aristolochia indica L. Part used: root. Long reputation in traditional medicine. Prescription by medical practitioner only. Action: stimulant, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, oxytocic (hence its name - to induce childbirth delivery). Immune enhancer. Stimulates action of white blood cells. Reduces effects of Prednisolone, Chloramphenicol and Tetracycline (H.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC See book keywords and concepts

Mix 1-3 teaspoons (5-15 grams) of herb in each cup of water and allow to steep for 15 minutes in the case of birch, couch grass, goldenrod, horsetail, Java tea, lovage, and nettle. Use lA teaspoon (2 grams) in the case of parsley herb. Mix 1-3 teaspoons (5-15 grams) of asparagus and spiny restharrow and simmer for 10 minutes and allow to cool. Drink 3 or more cups of tea per day. Buchu (p.

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs and Spices John Heinerman See book keywords and concepts

Remarkable Hair Tonic for Baldness Stinging nettle lotion seems to help hair grow again where baldness may now be present. The following two lotions should be used at the same time every morning after washing and rinsing the hair as you would normally do. The alcoholic portion to be used should be diluted by half as much of the infusion prior to rubbing well into the scalp with the fingertips. When doing so, be sure to bend your head down low, massaging the lotion in from the nape of the neck upwards towards the front.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC See book keywords and concepts

Urtica urens Reddish blotches that burn and itch intensely (like a nettle sting) after insect bites may be relieved with this remedy. It is also a useful remedy for hives that sting and itch. See p. 509 for Homeopathy: Dosage Directions. Remedies for Measles Measles is a contagious viral illness most often affecting children. Early measles symptoms resemble a common cold, with weakness, mild fever, watery eyes, a dry or hacking cough, and eyes that are very sensitive to light.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

Long European reputation for scirrhous induration of the tongue, burning skin rashes, urticaria, nettle stings, and chronic mouth ulcers. Galen advised juice of fresh leaves to dispel pain of shingles and erysipelas. Dioscorides mentions its use for weak and inflamed eyes (eye-drops). Injected into the ear for relief of earache. Wiped over the forehead, juice from the fresh leaf may relieve migraine and chronic headache. Has been used with success for cancer of the breast, tongue and cervix. Preparations. Has a better record of success from use of the fresh leaf than by alcohol.

Perseverance with strong nettle tea may also assist the work of the awaited practitioner. Excellent for simple fevers is the formula: Liquid Extracts: Elderflowers loz; Peppermint quarter of an ounce; Cinnamon quarter of an ounce; Skullcap loz. One 5ml teaspoon in hot water every 2 hours until fever abates - patient in bed. Sponge down body with vinegar and water. Patient should not leave bed until temperature falls. Abundant Vitamin C drinks, fresh lemon, orange juice. A fever may be accompanied by: flushed face, rapid breathing, headache, hot skin, shivering, thirst and sweating.

Successes recorded: Periwinkle (Vinca rosea), Poke root (hardened spleen), Wild Strawberry leaves and root. nettle tea. Tamarinds. "Tamarinds (nutritive) are accounted specific for spleen disorders to lessen its size. In the East they used to drink out of cups made of this wood to cure those illnesses." (Joseph Miller) In herbal treatment of the spleen it is often observed that for some unaccountable reason output of urine is increased and an eliminative diarrhoea initiated. Thuja, tincture BHP (1983): 5-15 drops, thrice daily. Splenectomy.

Disease Prevention and Treatment The Life Extension Editorial Staff See book keywords and concepts

Teucher et al. 1996). Antioxidants, such as vitamin E (Devaraj et al. 2000) and N-acetyl-cysteine (Gosset et al. 1999), may also lower proinflammatory cytokines and protect against their toxic effects. Prescription dmgs like Enbrel ($10,000 a year) directly bind to TNF-a and block its interaction with TNF cell surface receptors. Enbrel has demonstrated significant clinical improvement in rheumatoid arthritis patients, as have high-dose fish oil supplements (Kremer 2000). High levels of TNF-a may persist even in people receiving Enbrel drug therapy.

Teuchet et al. 1996). Antioxidants (such as vitamin E and N-acetyl-cysteine) may also lower proinflammatory cytokines (Gosset et al. 1999; Devaraj et al. 2000) and protect against their toxic effects (Winrow et al. 1993; Horton et al. 2001; Lan-glois et al. 2001). Prescription drugs such as Enbrel directly bind to TNF-alpha and block its interaction with TNF cell surface teceptors. Enbrel has demonstrated significant clinical improvement in RA patients, as have high-dose fish oil supplements (Ktemet 2000).

The Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals Dr. Mary Dan Eades See book keywords and concepts

Milk thistle aids the liver in cleansing blood. • nettle and rosemary improve skin tone, nourish the skin, and promote healing. Dosages may vary, depending on duration and severity of symptoms. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner. What makes it worse? • I know of no vitamins or minerals that worsen rosacea; however, its strong association with chronic alcohol abuse would make reduction or elimination of alcohol intake a positive step toward improvement of the skin and eye symptoms. - Acne Vulgaris - What is it?

Alfalfa, cat's claw, chamomile, echinacea, ginseng, licorice, nettle, sarsaparalla, and yellow dock can relieve the discomfort of hives. Caution: Do not use chamomile on an ongoing basis, and avoid it completely if you are allergic to ragweed. Do not use ginseng or licorice 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 it worse? • Continued exposure to any substance you are allergic to will, of course, keep the urticaria going.

As far back as biblical times, people have been enjoying the effects of nettle. Most people, even today, chose urtication—grasping the plant in a gloved hand and actually swatting their stiff, swollen joints—as a treatment method instead of eating the herb. It works; it really does. Dr. James Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy, claims to have seen swelling subside within minutes after the stings were administered. • Ginger provides relief from arthritic pain and swelling.

Herbal remedies • Alfalfa, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, goldenseal, grape skins, hawthorn, mullein, nettle, red raspberry, shepherd's purse, and yellow dock are good for anemia. Caution: Do not take goldenseal during pregnancy, or for more than one week at a time if you have a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or glaucoma. Dosages may vary, depending on the duration and severity of your symptoms. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner. Alert your physician to your decision to use herbs. Not all herbal remedies can be used in conjunction with conventional pharmaceuticals.

Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century Earl Mindell See book keywords and concepts

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.

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

A member of the nettle family, legend has it that it stops bleeding. AORTA EXTRACT • Extract of the aorta, the major artery in the body of animals. Used in "antiaging"' creams. AOSA1NE® • A newer ingredient that consists of elastic fibers of algae (see) origin. It is claimed to inhibit elastase and substitutes for elastin (see both). It allegedly traps elastases that have been released during exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Application to the skin is supposed to provide a "smoothness." APIUM GRAVEOLENS • See Celery. APPLE • Used in organic cosmetics. See Malic Acid.

The How to Herb Book: Let's Remedy the Situation Velma J. Keith and Monteen Gordon See book keywords and concepts

Yellow Dock, Red Beet, nettle, Mullein, Strawberry Leaves, Lobelia. — Yellow Dock is high in iron. Dandelion contains the nutritive salts in the blood which balances the blood. These combinations build the blood. — used by pregnant women for anemia. — #1 used to improve hair, skin and nails. MOST COMMON USES Anemia Glandular balance Minerals Endurance Liver Pregnancy Energy Case History: J. had always suffered with anemia during her pregnancies. The next pregnancy she took Blood Builder Combination #2 and had no problem with anemia.

The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

One randomized, double-blind study found the combination of nettle root and saw palmetto worked as effectively as the pharmaceutical drug Finasteride, which is commonly used to reduce the symptoms of BPH." Sokeland J, Albrecht J, A combination of Sabal and Urtica extract vs. Finasteride in BPH. Comparison of therapeutic effectiveness in a 1 year, double-blind study. UrologeA 1997; 36(4):327-333. • "... Another landmark study showed that the combination of saw palmetto and Pygeum worked to shrink enlarged prostate tissue." Overmyer M, Saw palmetto shown to shrink prostatic epithelium.

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

Urtica Urens (Stinging nettle) —first-degree burns. Internally: Whenever there is pain with a burn. Externally: Dilute 10 drops tincture per Vi cup water (soak gauze pad, apply to burn, cover with cotton and bandage; renew when dry). Soaking burned part in lukewarm water directly after burning acts ho-meopathically.) Second-degree burns: Causticum (internally); Hypericum (externally). Third-degree burns: Can-tharis (internally and externally). DO NOT FORGET ARNICA FOR THE SHOCK OF THE INJURY! After initial healing, Calendula externally will prevent scarring.

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

English children use it as an antidote for a nettle sting. It was once used as a primary treatment for scurvy and anemia, probably because of its high iron content. A tincture is used by herbalists to relieve coughs and sore throats. It is also recommended by herbalists for skin diseases, arthritis, piles, and lung and gallbladder problems. It is used in "organic" cosmetics. It contains ingredients similar to those in cascara (see). The leaves also contain oxalic acid, which can be toxic. YELLOW DOCK • See Yellow Curled Dock. YELLOW NO.

Hemp belongs to the nettle family. LAMPBLACK • Used in eye makeup pencils. It is a bluish black, fine soot deposited on a surface by burning liquid hydrocarbons (see) such as oil. It is duller and less intense in color than other carbon blacks and has a blue undertone. It is also used in pigments for paints, enamels, and printing inks. See Carbon Black for toxicity. LANETH-5 THROUGH -40 • Emulsifiers. See Lanolin Alcohols. LANETH-9 AND -10 ACETATE • Emulsifiers. On the basis of the available information, the CIR Expert Panel (see) concludes that they are safe as a cosmetic ingredient.

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