Kenny Ausubel
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 They attributed the results to genistein, found also in red clover. By blocking a wayward cell's growth at this early stage, genistein might give the" immune system a better shot at destroying the cells."29
Duke further highlights the fact that only recently have scientists acknowledged the data that phytoestrogens such as genistein regulate the immune system and appear to prevent the spread of breast cancer. |
National Women's Health Network
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 Black cohosh, chaste-tree berry, dong quai, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, licorice, red clover, and St. John's wort are among the most popular.
Unfortunately, clinical studies on the efficacy and safety of these herbs are lacking, even though some of them have powerful hormone-like effects.
Here are the most commonly used herbs—and what we know about them so far.
Black Cohosh (Cimicifugd racemosd)
The roots and rhizomes (underground stems) of black cohosh contain alkaloids, including N-methylcytisine, terpenoids, cimicifugin, salicylic acid, and tannins. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
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 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Biochanin A-containing supplements are derived from red clover and, in addition to biochanin A, usually contain the isoflavones genistein, daidzein and formononetin. A typical dose of such an isoflavone mixture—which also contains ingredients other than isoflavones—is 40 mg daily.
LITERATURE
Gotoh T, Yamada K, Yin H, et al. Chemoprevention of N-nitroso-N-methylurea-induced rat mammary carcinogenesis by soy foods or biochanin A. Jpn J Cancer Res. 1998; 89:137-142.
Lee YS, Kim TH, Cho KJ, Jang JJ. |
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| However, when the leaves are crushed during the preparation of red clover isoflavone extracts, the glycosides undergo enzymatic hydrolysis, and the final preparation principally contains the agly cones.
Biochanin A is a solid substance that is virtually insoluble in water. Its molecular formula is C16H12O5. It is the 4'-methyl ether of genistein. Biochanin A is also known as 5, 7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone and 5, 7-dihydroxy-4' -me-thoxy-3- (4-hydroxyphenyi)-4#-1 -benzopyran-4-one.
ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY
ACTIONS
Biochanin A has estrogenic activity. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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 Some clovers are so estrogenic that they cause spontaneous abortion in cattle that overgraze on them. red clover makes a pleasant-tasting tea.
V Strawberry (Fragaria, various species) and other foods containing boron. There's more to estrogen activity than the hormone itself. USDA research shows that taking as little as three milligrams of boron can double blood levels of circulating estrogen. So I'd recommend that postmenopausal women and those approaching menopause eat foods high in this mineral. |
| Other good plant sources of calcium, in descending order of potency, include lamb's-quarters, broad beans, watercress, licorice, marjoram, savory, red clover shoots, thyme, Chinese cabbage (bok choy), basil, celery seed, dandelion and purslane.
VV Avocado (Persea ameri-cana). As one reputed vegetable source of vitamin D (and the tastiest), avocado can help the body turn calcium into bone. |
Dr. Mary Dan Eades
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 Herbal remedies
• Burdock, milk thistle, and red clover cleanse the bloodstream.
• Ginkgo biloba improves circulation and has potential antioxidant properties.
• Ginseng and licorice are beneficial for age spots. Caution: Do not use either of these herbs 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 them worse?
• Sun exposure, natural sun or sunbed use, because of its aging effect on skin, may promote an increase in age spotting. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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| Here are some others, in descending order of potency (on a dry-weight basis) lamb's-quarters, stinging nettle, broadbeans, watercress, licorice, marjoram, savory, red clover shoots, thyme, Chinese cabbage (bok choy), basil, celery seed, dandelion and purslane.
VW Willow (Salix, various species). Willow bark is herbal aspirin, and low-dose aspirin—half of a standard tablet to a whole tablet a day—has been shown in several studies to reduce the risk of ischemic stroke by about 18 percent. (Low-dose aspirin also cuts heart attack risk by about 40 percent in men and 25 percent in women. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
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| Smaller amounts of genistein as the aglycone are available in some red clover preparations (see Biochanin A).
HOW SUPPLIED
Capsules Powder
Tablets — Products labeled as 1000 mg relates to soybean content. Some tablets contain up to 20 mg genistein.
LITERATURE
Barnes S. Effect of genistein on in vitro and in vivo models of cancer. J Nutr. 1995; 125:777S-783S.
Barnes S, Peterson TG. Biochemical targets of the isoflavone genistein in tumor cell lines. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1995; 208:103-108.
Constantinou A, Huberman E. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 Herbs such as garlic, red clover, echinacea, or cayenne may also induce some detoxification. Saunas, sweats, and niacin therapy have been used to cleanse the body. Simply increasing liquids and decreasing fats will shift the balance strongly toward improved elimination and less toxin buildup. Increased consumption of filtered water, herb teas, fruits, and vegetables and reducing fats, especially most fried food, red meats, and milk products will also help detoxification. This is a more structured, basic diet, but for most average Westerners, it will be a major shift to a cleaner diet. |
| HERBAL CAFFEINE SUBSTITUTES
Roasted barky Chicory root Dandelion root Postum Pero Pioneer
Rombouts Rosataroma Wilson's Heritage Cafix
Miso broth
Duran
Peppermint
Ginseng root Ginger root Ephedra Comfrey leaf Lemon grass red clover Comfrey leaf
Some authorities feel that if we are to drink a cup of coffee a day, we should do it in the mid to late afternoon, the most harmonious time. For the English, this is teatime. |
| Coltsfoot, yerba santa, sarsaparilla, and
STOP SMOKING BREW
Lemon grass Dandelion root Raspberry red clover Alfalfa Peppermint Mullein leaf Valerian root Catnip
3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 parts parts parts parts parts parts parts part part rosemary have also been smoked. Garlic (taken orally, not smoked) is also helpful during the tobacco detox period. Lobelia leaf, called "Indian tobacco," has been employed as a substitute for cigarettes; it acts and tastes a bit like tobacco. In China, other herbs are smoked to treat asthma and other respirator}' problems. |
| Some
COMMON HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS
Alfalfa
Aloe Vera
Cayenne
Echinacea
Feverfew
Garlic
Ginger
Ginkgo biloba Ginseng Goldenseal Kelp
Licorice
Wheatgrass and Barley Grass popular herbs, such as peppermint (for nausea or headaches), chamomile (indigestion), raspberry (colds and uterine weakness), parsley (diuretic), and red clover (lung tonic and blood cleanser) will be left for herbal texts to explore.
Those litde green tablets come from the very green plants with the prolific and deep root system so loved by rabbits. |
National Women's Health Network
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| It doesn t seem to work, and it may be unsafe.
Nowhere in the paper is there a report of adverse events. The paper states, "Two patients were subsequently withdrawn from the 160 mg group because of intervention by their general practitioners," but there is no indication if the intervention was necessary because of adverse effects associated with the treatment.
Traditionally, red clover has not been used long-term or for hot flashes, and it is unknown whether long-term use has an estrogenic effect on the breast or endometrium. |
| We do not recommend the use of red clover extracts for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. It doesn't seem to work, and it may be unsafe.
Sage {Salvia officinalis)
Sage is reputed to help hot flashes and night sweats. It contains a volatile oil called thujone, other monoter-penes, and tannins. Thujone is toxic, and long-term use can cause seizures or other neurological symptoms.44 We do not recommend the use of sage because of its toxicity.
St. )ohn s Wort {Hypericum perforatum)
St. John's wort (SJW) is very popular in the United States as an antidepressant. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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| If you're having a hard time kicking the smoking habit, you might want to develop another habit—drinking red clover tea daily. It seems as if it would offer a measure of protection.
W Carrot (Daucus carota). Back when I quit smoking, carrots helped me quite a bit. I used to drive to the office munching on a raw carrot or two instead of puffing on a cigarette. |
John Heinerman
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 The sum and substance of everything presented conclusively points to just one thing: so long as red clover blossoms are available for making into a tea, there should never be any reason why cancer victims need to go to medical doctors to have their bodies poisoned by chemotherapy drugs and/or to have their entire immune systems nuked into oblivion with lethal doses of cobalt radiation. |
Dr. Mary Dan Eades
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| Burdock root and red clover are powerful blood cleansers. Calendula, cayenne, fennel seed, ginger, marshmallow root, sage, and slippery elm nourish the skin and promote healing. Caution: Do not use sage if you suffer from any kind of seizure disorder.
• 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? |
| Lavender, red clover, and strawberry leaves can be used as a steam sauna for the face. Lavender kills germs and stimulates new cell growth. Simmer a total of 2 to 4 tablespoons of dried or fresh herbs in 2 quarts of water. When the pot is steaming, sit with your face at a comfortable distance over the steam for 15 minutes. Splash your face with cold water. Allow your skin to air dry, or pat it dry with a towel. If your acne is severe or badly inflamed steam treatments may worsen the condition.
• Tea tree oil is a natural antiobiotic and antiseptic. |
| Burdock root and red clover cleanse the bloodstream.
• Dandelion root and milk thistle repair damage done to the liver.
• To calm you down and help you sleep, take valerian root at bed-ime.
• Siberian ginseng supports the liver and has been shown to re-luce the chances of the patient's reverting back to alcohol use after ehabilitation.
Dosages may vary, depending on the severity and duration of your symptoms. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler
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| Some enjoy red clover tea for its own sake, others claim it has a tonic effect. No adverse effects have been reported in those using the herb.
Red Raspberry
(Good for Nausea?)
Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is especially known for its delicious fruit. The leaves of the plant are commonly used to make a tea which is said to be useful in treating nausea. No adverse effects have been reported.
Saint John's Wort
_(Antimicrobial/Anti-Depressant)
Saint John's wort is the common name for a family made up of about two hundred species of herbs, the best known of which is called Hypericum perforatum. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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| Other plants that are also good sources of the essential mineral include lamb's-quarters, stinging nettle, broadbeans, watercress, licorice, marjoram, savory, red clover shoots, thyme, Chinese cabbage, basil, celery seed, chaya, dandelion and purslane.
I recommend eating green leafy vegetables often as a regular part of your meals. It's also good practice to drink broths or potlikkers made from these plants between meals.
V Vegetarianism. |
| Although "clover disease" has been known to cause infertility in sheep that graze on it, you won't get enough clover to be even remotely concerned about this effect. Have red clover in tea, and it just might relieve cramping problems.
VV Squaw vine (Mitchella repens). Cherokee women routinely took squaw vine for "period pains," according to Daniel Moerman, Ph.D., professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan and author of some excellent books on American Indian uses of medicinal plants. They also used it to ease childbirth and to treat sore nipples while nursing. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
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| Smaller amounts of daidzein in the aglycone form are available in some red clover preparations (see Biochanin A).
LITERATURE
Keung W-M, Lazo O, Kunze L, Vallee B. Daidzin suppresses ethanol consumption by Syrian golden hamsters without blocking acetaldehyde metabolism. Proc Nad Acad Sci USA. 1995; 92:8990-8993.
Keung W-M, Lazo O, Kunze L, Vallee BL. Potentiation of the bioavailability of daidzin by an extract of Radix puerariae. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 1996; 93:4284-4288.
Keung W-M, Vallee BL. Daidzin and daidzein suppress free-choice ethanol intake by Syrian Golden hamsters. |
John Heinerman
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| Natural Blood Thinner
Some years ago, Georgia Wohl of Seattle, "Washington sent me a testimonial of how she had used red clover blossoms. "I make a tea of them," she wrote, "and drink 3 cups a day for 3 days. Or until it becomes so revolting to me that I then know I've had enough...at least for the time being. I find it wonderful for relieving heart pain. And blood clots just disappear from my legs when I drink it. It's helped to relieve my phlebitis of ten years or better, after all the stuff the medics gave me failed to work as good as this has done. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
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| EasySoy Gold Super Isoflavone Concentrate (Carlson Laboratories), MaxiLife Mega Soy (Twinlab), Soy Essentials (Health From the Sun) and Phyto-Est (BioTherapies), Healthy Woman Soy Menopause (Personal Products), Soy & red clover Isoflavones (Nature's Answer).
DESCRIPTION
Soy isoflavones are phytoestrogens found in soybeans. Phytoestrogens are plant-derived nonsteroidal compounds that possess estrogen-like biological activity. Soy isoflavones have both weak estrogenic and weak anti-estrogenic effects. They have been found to bind to estrogen receptors-alpha (ER-alpha) and beta (ER-beta). |
John Heinerman
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| A Very Remarkable Case of Cured Cancer
Without a doubt the most controversial application for the internal use of red clover has been as an alternative cancer treatment. It was originally included in the famous Hoxsey formula and more recently in Essiac, another popular herbal cancer remedy. Scientists who've evaluated the herb extensively now believe it is the flavonoids present in the plant which account for its dramatic anti-cancer activity. One study published in Cancer Research (48 (22): 6257-61. |
| CLEMATIS
(see BUTTERCUP)
CLOVER
(see red clover)
CLOVES
(Caryophyllus aromaticus or Syzygium aromaticum)
Brief Description
Cloves are one of the most famous of all spices. The 30-foot trees stand like evergreen sentinels with their clusters of crimson flowers and seem to flourish best near the sea. That's probably why the island of Zanzibar today is the most renowned clove-growing country of all. |
| She wrote: "I discovered that a combination of burdock root, red clover, and dandelion root helped me to relieve my acne vulgaris and blemishes. I took one capsule of each herb in the morning and again in the evening. Now my complexion is beautiful again. You may freely use this testimonial as you see fit."
Eliminating Stones
A great remedy for getting rid of some stubborn kidney and gallstones is to make a burdock-catnip tea. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of chopped, fresh or cut dried root. Reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes, covered. |
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