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Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide

Thomas Bartram
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Nettle tea. Tinctures. Bogbean 2; Meadowsweet 2; Black Cohosh 1; Guaiacum quarter; Peppermint quarter. Mix. Dose: 2 teaspoons thrice daily. Tablets/capsules: Devil's Claw, Wild Yam, Ligvites. Cod liver oil. Chief of the iodised oils. Can reach and nourish cartilage by the process of osmosis. Its constituents filter into cartilage, imparting increased elasticity which prevents degeneration. Known to soften-up fibrous tissue. 2 teaspoons once daily. Also helps correct uric acid metabolism. Topical. Physiotherapy. Osteopathy. Jojoba oil packs. Capsicum Cream.

A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients

Ruth Winter, M.S.
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See also Horse nettle. DURVILLEA ANTARTICA EXTRACT • An algae (see) extract used in "antiaging" products. DUSTING POWDER • See Powder. E EAR ALLERGY • The condition, Serous otitis, which is fullness in the ears associated with the formation of thick mucus behind the eardrum, is sometimes an allergic phenomenon. The first symptom may be hearing loss, and allergies of the nose contribute to the problem. Allergic contact dermatitis in and around the ear is not uncommon.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide

Thomas Bartram
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Strong nettle tea - pain killer. (3) St John's Wort oil. (4) Aloe Vera - cut off piece of leaf and pulp; or, gel. (5) Slippery Elm -Powder mixed with little milk to form a paste. (6) Pierce Vitamin E capsule and anoint area. (7) Distilled extract of Witch Hazel. (8) Cod liver oil. Compress. Apply piece of suitable material steeped in teas of any of the following: Chamomile, Chickweed, Comfrey, Cucumber, Elderflowers, Marigold, Plantain, St John's Wort. Alcohol should not be taken. Supplementation. Vitamins A, B-complex, C, D, E. Potassium. Zinc. BURR-MARIGOLD. Water Agrimony.

The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young

James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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John's wort Saw palmetto Senna Sorrel Stinging nettle Turmeric Uva-ursi Valerian Wild cherry bark Willow Yohimbe Do not use in combination with antidepressants or other prescription medication without medical supervision. May cause sun sensitivity. Before using to treat an enlarged prostate, consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and monitoring. Do not use if you have a bowel obstruction. Otherwise, take with at least 8 ounces of water at least 1 hour after other medications. Do not use without medical supervision if you have a history of kidney stones.

The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies

Mark Stengler, N.D.
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Alternatively, you may be able to find a ready-made formulation that includes saw palmetto blended with herbs such as Pygeutn africanum and nettle root. Another helpful supplement included in some formulations is cernilton, a rye pollen extract, which has also been shown in studies to be effective for BPH as well as prostatitis. In one study involving 1,098 men over the age of 50, researchers compared the results of taking saw palmetto extract (320 milligrams) with a prescription dosage of the drug Proscar (5 milligrams daily).
When men are using herbs like nettle root or saw palmetto, I always recommend that they continue on regular dosages for at least 6 to 8 weeks. It takes at least that long to see whether these herbs are having a positive effect. Nux Vomica Nux vomica is a homeopathic remedy required by tens of thousands of people every day in the United States. This remarkable remedy is the diluted extract of poison-nut. While the nut is very toxic and causes a multitude of symptoms that range from vomiting, cramps, and nerve reactions, the homeopathic remedy is completely safe.

The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young

James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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These folks took a low dose of an NSATD plus about a teaspoon of a nettle tincture a day. About 80 percent said that the combination of herb and NSAID relieved their symptoms as well as a high dose of the drug by itself did, but without the gastrointestinal side effects. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Fish Oil Fights the Inflammation Like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain. Only the pain doesn't subside with rest. It does come and go, as mentioned earlier. But when it comes, it can be quite severe.
I have a big plot of nettle, and I often steam the leaves as a side dish. More Wisdom from the Aromatherapy Massage Eases Arthritis Pain Many people with osteoarthritis say that massage helps relieve their joint stiffness. This healing technique may be even more beneficial when it's combined with therapeutic essential oils. All of the following essential oils have documented pain-relieving action. Choose one or several, then mix a few drops of each into an unscented massage lotion or skin cream. Rub it vigorously into your painful joints.
Cerebral Choline Chowder Any combination of the following legumes: adzuki beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, fava beans, field peas, groundnuts, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, mung beans, navy beans, peas, and scarlet runner beans Barley Any combination of the following herbs: rosemary, sage, fennel seed, savory, thyme, onion, garlic, and hot-pepper sauce Stinging nettle leaves Does Aluminum Cause Alzheimer's? For years, rumors have circulated about a link between aluminum and Alzheimer's disease.

The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America

Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
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S.W. & S.C. U.S., Mex., introduced on Pacific Coast & in S.E. U.S. - and xantii-Calif. -(or their juice) were used for curdling milk. S. elaeagnifolium (m.a.) is known to contain a protein-digesting enzyme. The fruits of S. aculeatissimum, soda apple - coast of S.E. U.S. & Mex. - are eaten after cooking in tropical America and Asia. The leaves of S. nigrum, black nightshade (a cosmopolitan "weed," probably from Eurasia), have been used cooked as food in Southern Europe and Asia.

The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs

James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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Arthritis Soup; see page 56.) According to the Rheumatoid Disease Foundation, boron is effective because it plays a role in helping bones retain calcium. It also has a beneficial influence on the body's endocrine (hormonal) system, and hormones play a role in helping the body maintain healthy bones and joints. W Oregano (Origanum vulgare). Studies are accumulating that the "pizza herb," oregano, is a powerful antioxidant.

Prevention's Healing With Vitamins : The Most Effective Vitamin and Mineral Treatments for Everyday Health Problems and Serious Disease

The Editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books
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You'll be getting a host of other helpful nutrients as well. Magnesium May Ease Breathing Some doctors who treat people with allergies recommend that their patients get the Daily Value of magnesium, which is 400 milligrams. That's because this essential mineral is known to help relieve bronchospasm, or constricted airways in the lungs. Magnesium has been used intravenously to help relieve the symptoms of life-threatening, drug-resistant asthma attacks. "Doctors who recommend it for simple nasal allergies are inferring that it may also help these symptoms," Dr. Podell explains.

Rapid Healing Foods

Ben Davis
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Erysipelas þhoney ?lemon juice Fatty Tumors and Sebaceous Cysts soybean lecithin vitamin C Fingernails sunflower seeds Freckles ?lemon juice Gangrene þhoney dressing ?warm salt water ?peroxide and water ??vitamin E Impetigo ?garlic oil Leg Ulcers apple juice ?cabbage leaves citrus juices ?comfrey leaves, tea ?goldenseal, mashed ?honey ?okra leaf onion and garlic juice added to carrot juice ?papaya leaves ?yellow onion Pimples apricots ?comfrey salve cranberries tomatoes (in large quantity) Poison Ivy Brewer's yeast (large doses with warm water and honey throughout the day) ??

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

Andrew Chevallier
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Urtica dioica, p. 145) Zinc pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo, p. 194), coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara, p. 277) Watercress is a vitamin and mineral supplement in its own right. It has a "bite" to its taste, which indicates its antibiotic abilities. Flavor & Color in Cooking Most plants that lend zest to the taste or appearance of food have some medicinal value. For example, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, p. 125), a traditional and aromatic accompaniment to red meat in European cookery, is an effective aid to digestion. Lemon (Citrus limon, p.
Urtica dioica, p. 145) Remedy Make an infusion using 7.5 g of each herb (or 15 g of shepherd's purse only) to 750 ml of water. Divide into 3—4 doses and drink throughout the day. menstrual pain Flavor the decoctions with 1 heaping tsp of caraway seeds (Carum carvi, p. 182). Mix before decocting. Herbs Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa, p. 89), crampbark (Viburnum opulus, p. 148), black haw (Viburnum prunifolium, p. 279) Remedy Make a decoction using 15 g of one root to 750 ml of water.
Urtica dioica, p. 145) Remedy Make an infusion using 25 g of either herb to 750 ml of water. Take up to 4 cups a day. NOSEBLEEDS Herb American cranesbill (Geranium maculatum, p. 214) Remedy First, pinch the nostrils and tilt back the head. Then sniff A tsp of the powdered herb. Eye Problems Rather than treating the eyes themselves, these remedies benefit the mucous tissue lining the eyes, which is contiguous with the nose and throat.

The New Holistic Health Handbook: Living Well in a New Age

Berkeley Holistic Health Center and Shepherd Bliss
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Variations Add these only to the amount used at each shampooing. 1 teaspoon honey, beat in well; 1 teaspoon liquid collagen protein; beat in an egg; dissolve 1 tablespoon clay in a little water, and add; a little cream for a milky rich shampoo; a little mashed avocado, peach, or apricot for a tasty treat. After shampooing, rinse with a homemade rinse, dry hair thoroughly, and brush until the shine and the glow create a fitting crown for the temple of your thoughts. Henna An ancient herb, henna was valued by early civilizations for both its conditioning and its coloring properties.

Breast Cancer? Breath Health! The Wise Woman Way

Susun S. Weed
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Siberian ginseng, slippery elm bark, violet leaves, and wild and exotic mushrooms. Tonifiers act slowly in the body and have a cumulative, rather than immediate, effect. They build the functional ability of an organ (like the liver) or a system (like the immune system). Tonifying herbs are most beneficial when they are used in small quantities for extended periods of time. The more bitter the tonic tastes, the less you need to take. Bland tonics may be used in quantity, like nourishing herbs. Side effects occasionally occur with tonics, but are usually quite short-term.

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