Ben-Erik van Wyk
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 Persicaria odorata) lamb's lettuce (Vakrianella locusta) leaf beet (see Swiss chard) leek (Allium ameloprasum) lettuce (Lactuca sativa) levant garlic (see leek) Malabar spinach (Basella rubra) melinjo (Gnetum gnemon) melokhia (Corchorus olitorius) mustard greens (see Chinese cabbage mustard) nasturtium (see watercress, garden nasturtium) nettle (see stinging nettle) New Zealand spinach (see under spinach) orache (Atriplex hortensis) pak choi (Brassica rapa var. |
John Heinerman
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 CREAM OF nettle SOUP
Needed: 1-1/2 qts. nettle greens; 1/3 cup Perrier or other mineral water; 1/4 cup sesame seed oil; 1/4 cup whole wheat flour; 3 cups canned goat's milk.
Cook the nettles with water in covered saucepan over medium heat for 10 mins. Cool 15 mins., then puree in blender or food processor. In a saucepan, warm up the oil and stir in the flour, mixing both well. Then slowly add the goat's milk and cook until the mixture thickens over a low heat. Add the pureed nettles and heat thoroughly. Add some kelp to season. Serves 4. |
Dianne Onstad
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 The high content of iron, silicic acid, and vitamins A and C in young spring nettle shoots explains the effectiveness of nettle tea, which is said to be good for kidney disorders and to improve the function of the livet, gallbladder, and intestines. Tea made from the seeds is used in modern herbal medicine as a hair tonic and growth stimulant as well as an antidandruff shampoo. An old practice to abate gout and rheumatism was to thrash afflicted joints with nettle shoots; the possible improvement was a result of the increased blood flow to that region. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 An herbal remedy that might substitute is stinging nettle [Urtica dioica).
According to European research, extracts of this herb can do double duty to relieve allergy symptoms and help improve urine flow in men with benign prostate enlargement. Side effects are uncommon.
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Now that the value of saw palmetto has been called into question for treating benign prostate enlargement (BPH),42 some men may want to consider stinging nettle instead. Urtica dioica has been used to treat BPH in Europe for decades. There are good reasons why this herb might be effective. |
| A controlled trial of such "nettle sting" therapy published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine confirmed that it produced a statistically significant improvement over the placebo deadnettle leaf (Lamium album)}41 Less hardy souls may prefer a liniment with a spirit extract of the leaves.
Speaking of liniments, folks have been rubbing concoctions on sore joints for centuries. The essence of hot chili peppers is capsaicin. It gives the kick to salsa and hot sauce. |
| Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
The very name of this herb is enough to scare many folks away. If you were to come into contact with stinging nettle, which grows widely throughout Europe and North America, you would have even more misgivings. Touching the tiny hairs on this plant can cause an impressive rash that can itch and sting for up to 12 hours.
It is ironic that these hairs contain a witches' brew of irritating chemicals, including histamine and formic acid (also found in ant stings), yet the herb may be helpful in controlling allergy symptoms. |
John Heinerman
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| After you've gathered enough nettle it should be washed in cold water. A pair of kitchen tongs will be of considerable help when removing the washed greens from the water. Allow them to drain on paper towels for a few minutes before refrigerating. They'll keep for up to a week.
Nettles freeze very well. Place the rinsed nettles in a large kettle. Pour boiling water over them to cover. After 5 mins., drain off the water, pack them into freezer containers and freeze. In the frozen state they'll keep for up to 9 months as a rule.
NETTLE GREENS, GEORGIA STYLE
Needed: 2 qts. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Another study, using before- and after-treatment ultrasound images, demonstrated that the combination of saw palmetto and nettle root reduced the size of prostate swelling in men with BPH.
General Recommendations
Amino acids relieve urinary symptoms of BPH. Take glycine, alanine, and glutamic acid, as this was the combination used in one successful study. Take 750 mg three times daily for two weeks and then 375 mg three times daily as a maintenance dose.
Pumpkin seed oil is often used in combination with saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) for the relief of BPH symptoms. |
Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S.
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 NETTLE Despite the ominous-sounding name, nettle (also known as stinging nettle) capsules are an effective remedy for itchy eyes. potato An Irish trick to soothe irritated eyes is to apply a poultice made from scraped raw potatoes to closed eyes.
Saline As anyone who wears contact lenses knows, sterile saline solution soothes dry, irritated eyes.
CAUTION: Don't try to make it yourself. It must be absolutely sterile. sassafras The Mohawk Indians drew on the antiseptic and pain-relieving properties of an extract of sassafras leaves to make an eyebath. |
Berkeley Holistic Health Center and Shepherd Bliss
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| Herbs
For oily hair: peppermint, spearmint, quassia chips, lemon grass, witch hazel bark, white oak bark, nettle, willow bark, sage, orange peel, raspberry leaf, strawberry leaf.
For dry hair: acacia flowers, elder flowers, comfrey leaf and root, rosemary, orange flowers, chamomile.
For dark hair: sage, cloves, rosemary, nettle, raspberry, yarrow.
For light hair: marigold, chamomile, American saffron.
For problem scalp (i.e. dandruff, itchy scalp): witch hazel bark, white oak bark, yarrow, artichoke leaves, nettle, willow bark. |
Mike Adams
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Products to consider for Allergies
** Baseline Nutritionals' Proteolytic Enzymes and Probiotics (www.BaselineNutritionals. |
Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND
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 In an open study, administration of 15 mL of nettle herb juice was shown to significantly increase the volume of urine excreted by 32 patients suffering from myocardial or chronic venous insufficiency.5
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Adverse effects following oral consumption of products containing nettle seem rare. Instances of scanty urination, skin irritation and gastric distress have been noted.24
CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
No safety details exist regarding the use of this phytomedicine in pregnancy. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| If you have heavy menstrual bleeding, take nettle (Urtica dioica), a blood-building herb, to prevent anemia. Begin using the herb after the last day of your menstrual cycle, and take 500 mg two or three times daily for two weeks. Women with severe endometriosis often find that the pain keeps them up at night. If you need to get to sleep, try tea made with skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), passionflower (Pas-siflora incarnata), or valerian ( Valeriana officinalis). |
Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S.
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| NETTLE In Germany, a hair tonic rub is made from nettle leaves, a few handfuls of nasturtium, and a small handful of boxwood leaves. nettle rinses (usually brewed like a tea in water) are known to eliminate dandruff and eczema.
TEA TREE OIL Australians believe that tea tree oil has healing and antibacterial properties to treat dandruff. Tea tree oil is a popular ingredient in many commercial shampoos.
VINEGAR Canada is one of the world's top apple-producing countries. And researchers there have discovered that apple cider vinegar is an effective topical remedy for dandruff. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| Some of the best herbs for anemia treatment include dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), pau d'arco (Tabebuia avellanedae), and nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). There are several commercial preparations available that combine these herbs into one "blood-building" formula; take as directed on the product label. If you wish to buy and take the herbs separately, here are the recommended dosages:
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), in addition to having a high iron content, cleanses the blood and detoxifies the liver. Choose a product made from dandelion root, and take 3 to 5 grams or 5 to 10 cc daily. |
Paula Begoun
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 Silicones are by far the unsung heroes in the world of hair care, rather than the more pleasant-sounding extracts of cherry bark, nettle, and watercress, to name a few. Beyond this, you'll find dozens of tried-and-true (and also decidedly "unnatural") ingredients that are doing all of the cleansing, conditioning, detangling, and holding hair in place. There are some winning products to consider in this line, as is true for most hair-care lines. |
Joseph E. Mario
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 Adder's Tongue and Horsetail, Bayberry, Bistort root, Cranesbill, Cypress, Yellow Dock, Korean Ginseng, Goldenrod, Goldenseal, Mistletoe, Mullein, nettle (excellent), Plantain, Privet, Sanicle, Solomon's Seal, St. John's Wort, Swedish Bitters, Tamarack, Tang Kuei/Dong Quai, Wood Betony, and Yarrow. Lungs Bleeding Confine to bed, encourage quiet, and cool; apply cold or ice water towels to the chest and throat, drink cold or ice water with lemonade. Do not give warm drinks or over-heated room. Take Vitamins C, E, and K. 1 tsp. of Rosin or Tannin with Sucanat or dried Honey 3 times a day. |
C. P. Khare
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 A similar effect was produced on the uterus by betaine compounds extracted from the nettle leaves. Both the preparations caused an acceleration of the coagulation of blood and increased plasma-tolerance to heparin, but the acceleration was more significant in case of betaine preparation. Compared to other common liquid extracts of nettle, ethanolic extract was faster in action.
Clinical experiments have confirmed the utility of the herb as a haemostatic in vomiting of blood, uterine haemorrhage and bleeding from nose. |
Paula Begoun
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| The Body Shop nettle Oil Balance Conditioner ($8.50 for 8 ounces) ^Frederic Fekkai Apple Cider Clean Conditioner ($18.50 for 8 ounces) *Graham Webb Condition 30 Second Sheer Conditioner ($11.11 for 11 ounces) *Hayashi System 911 Daily Remedy Conditioner for Damaged Hair ($13 for 10. |
| Nettle Oil Balance Shampoo above, except this adds glycerin and plant oil to the mix, which makes it preferred for slightly dry hair of any thickness. The conditioning agents can build up with repeated use, but it would take quite awhile for this to occur.
© Seaweed & Peony Strengthening Shampoo, for Normal Hair ($8for 8.4ounces) is an incredibly standard shampoo that has no ability to make hair stronger (a feat attributed to the peony extract, which is used in the smallest amount imaginable in this shampoo). |
Mike Adams
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| Sahelian's Prostate Power Rx supplement, by the way, is formulated with Saw Palmetto, Stinging nettle, Rosemary, Pygeum bark, Lycopene, Genistein and other ingredients that are backed by a wealth of scientific information. There is no question that this product supports healthy prostate function, and in my opinion, I believe it is far safer and more effective than any of the pharmaceuticals that are routinely used to treat prostate cancer or enlarged prostate glands.
Ever wonder why Dr. Sahelian is being targeted by the FDA? |
| Healing herbs for Anemia
***** fenugreek ***** alfalfa ***** parsley root ***** suma ***** cress ***** parsley ***** dandelion ***** nettle ***** ginger
Healing supplements for Anemia
***** spirulina ***** royal jelly ***** chlorella
Products to consider for Anemia
Spirulina (www.Cyanotech.com)
Copper supplements
Angina (angina pectoris) / Heart pain / Chest pain
When the heart muscle doesn't receive enough nourishing, oxygen-rich blood, the coronary arteries spasm, resulting in chest pain known as angina. |
| Top 15 Healing herbs for Arthritis
***** borage ***** garlic ***** black cohosh ***** nettle ***** cayenne pepper ***** dandelion ***** cinnamon ***** feverfew ***** chaparral ***** yucca ***** alfalfa ***** aloe vera ***** chamomile ***** juniper berries ***** horseradish ***** milkweed
According to this theory, the bronchial tubes of people with asthma become progressively inflamed from childhood onward. |
John Heinerman
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 Cream of nettle Soup
Needed: 11/2 qts. nettle greens; 1/3 cup Perrier or other mineral water; 1/4 cup sesame seed oil; 1/4 cup whole wheat flour; 3 cups canned goat's milk. ujok ine neuies wren waier in covered saucepan over meuium heat for 10 mins. Cool 15 mins., then puree in blender orfood processor. In a saucepan, warm up the oil and stir in the flour, mixing both well. Then slowly add the goat's milk and cook until the mixture thickens over a low heat. Add the purged nettles and heat thoroughly. Add some kelp to season. Serves 4. |
Michael Friedman, ND
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 I know of only one anecdotal report where a young woman claimed to have cured her goiter with nettle seeds. It was not at all clear as to what type of goiter was treated.
Diet: Hypothyroidism does not respond to any particular herbs that I know of, in either a hopeful or remedial manner. Seaweed therapy with a strong fresh green vegetable diet, particularly chickweed, dandelion, parsley, spinach, and beet greens, seems to be the best. Brassicas are probably best kept to a minimum because of their known goitrogenic activity. |
| Thus, nettle root is indicated to treat the virilization of PCOS. Flax seeds also stimulate SHBG production, in addition to stimulating ovulation, and are also indicated for PCOS. Liver cleansing and liver support herbs are indicated as well.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME
Diagnosis
A wise course of treatment for PMS focuses on the root causes of the condition. Therefore, proper patient evaluadon is critical. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| If you have heavy menstrual bleeding, take nettle, a blood-building herb, to prevent anemia. Begin using the herb after the last day of your menstrual cycle, and take 500 mg two or three times daily for two weeks.
Homeopathy
Pick the remedy that best matches your symptoms in this section. Take a 6x, 12x, 6C, 12C, or 30C potency twice daily for three weeks to see if there are any positive results.
After you notice improvement, stop taking the remedy, unless symptoms return. Consultation with a homeopathic practitioner is advised. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Good: cascara sagrada, chickweed, dandelion, garlic, ginger root, ginseng, nettle (herbal extracts). Also, borage oil, primrose oil, psyllium seed.
Osteoporosis
Best: all leafy greens, bok choy, broccoli, collard, kale, kelp, turnip, turnip green, watercress.
Good: cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, dandelion green, dulse, shiitake mushroom, Swiss chard.
Best: apple, blueberry, red grape.
Good: banana, cherry, fig, lemon, papaya, pineapple, prune, raisin.
Best: alfalfa, horsetail, nettle (herbal extracts). Also, omega-3 oil, primrose oil. |
Mike Adams
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| Healing foods for kidney stones
***** green beans ***** almonds ***** celery ***** kiwi ***** rice ***** cranberries ***** radish
Healing herbs for kidney stones
***** white oak bark ***** dandelion ***** uva ursi ***** Wage ***** nettle ***** celeriac ***** gravel root ***** horsetail ***** marshmallow ***** parsley
Products to consider for kidney stones:
Chanca Piedra (www.Rain-Tree.com/chanca-capsules.htm) •* Corn silk tea
Treasure Tea (http://AmazonDreams.AmazonHerb.net)
Leg Cramps
Leg cramps are a definite sign of nutritional imbalances. |
Christopher Hobbs
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Gingerly pick the nettle tops (about 3-5 pairs of leaves down the stem) with clippers. Use gloves to protect tender skin, though a few stings are part of the ritual of spring nettle-picking and actually have a healing effect, activating blood and preventing arthritis and neuralgia, according to traditional medicine. Place the nettles into paper bags. Nearby, neatly cut off about a dozen fresh chanterelles under oaks and brush leaves over the cut stems as a way of showing respect. |
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