Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Most nations of the world have developed government-approved volumes known as pharmacopeias to provide a comprehensive guide to matching symptoms and signs to specific herbs and herbal formulas. The pharmacopeias of the United States are known as the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and The National Formulary. There is also The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, a reference guide that will eventually include summaries of scientific research on over 300 herbs commonly used in the United States. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  Also, some people may have allergic reactions or other problems with specific herbs. To test those sensitivities, use one herb at a time at first. Try them out; see what they're like; taste and smell them. If one causes no problem, add another.
As well as fresh herbs and dried herbs, there are several other forms in which herbal medicines can be taken. Often the form in which an herbal remedy is prepared is as important in therapeutic terms as which herb is used. Infusions and decoctions, two of the simpler forms, are both made with boiling water. | | Both experts point to specific herbs that are excellent detoxifiers, primarily because they stimulate macrophage activity. Macrophages are parts of our immune system that attack, engulf, and digest toxins and other substances that cause us to be ill. (See chapter 15 for a full discussion of the healing properties of herbs.)
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Weight Management
There are virtually hundreds of diet programs available today. Most are based on high-protein, low-calorie regimens, or involve products that are supposed to melt away fat, change the metabolism, or stimulate muscle development. |
Velma J. Keith and Monteen Gordon
See book keywords and concepts | | In the Ailment Chapter, specific herbs and vitamins will be suggested for different ailments.
VITAMINS
In order for a substance to be defined as a vitamin it must be essential for life. Plants manufacture their own vitamins, but animal bodies usually do not; therefore, we must obtain them from an outside source, either in the food we eat or through a supplement.
If we ate only raw, fresh food that has been grown organically in fertile soil, we probably wouldn't need supplements. |
Berkeley Holistic Health Center and Shepherd Bliss
See book keywords and concepts | | Herbal traditions vary from one culture to the next, both in the specific herbs used and in their application. The material in this essay is derived from the North American tradition, which includes both the American Indian and certain white herb doctors, such as Samuel Thompson, Dr. Shook, Dr. Nowell, Jethro Kloss, and Dr. Christopher.
Preparation of the Tea
Bitter herb teas should be taken unsweetened, especially if they are for digestive and related disorders. You may add a little licorice to cut the harsh effect if you wish. |
Thomas Bartram
See book keywords and concepts |  Reportedly of value for improved kidney function, decreased insulin requirement for diabetes, to reduce prostate obstruction, restore near-normal breathing pattern in emphysema and to bring relief in arthritis. specific herbs act as bonding agents to metals in blood vessel plague prior to expulsion via the kidneys and bowel.
Conventional medical chelation therapy consists of an intravenous drip of a synthetic amino acid, EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) which leeches from the tissues toxic metals (lead, mercury etc) prior to elimination. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Amenorrhea
Vitex is one of the most specific herbs to use for amenorrhea. It has been used mainly in cases of secondary amenorrhea (where there has been menstrual flow in the past but it has stopped).
There can be different causes of amenorrhea—lack of ovulation being one of them. This is the type that vitex is indicated for, since vitex increases the production of LH by the pituitary gland to stimulate ovulation and progesterone production.
Vitex also reduces elevated levels of the hormone prolactin by binding to dopamine receptors of the pituitary gland, where prolactin is secreted. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  Part Three: Herbs Look here for information about specific herbs. Each herb includes information about where it is found, what part is used, in which concerns the herb might be supportive, information about historical and traditional use (which may or may not be supported by scientific studies), data on the active compounds (if known), suggested dosage ranges, and possible side effects or interactions. Part Four: Homeopathic Remedies Look here if you are interested in homeopathy. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Green Pharmacy for Menopause
In addition to a high-phytoestrogen vegetarian diet, a number of specific herbs can help relieve many symptoms associated with menopause. Here's my selection.
VV Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa). Long recommended for "female complaints," this herb contains estrogenic substances that help relieve menopause discomforts, especially hot flashes. In one study of 110 menopausal women, half were given black cohosh root extract, while the other half took an inactive preparation (a placebo). | | But before I mention specific herbs that can offer help, let me make an important point about diet. Hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms are rare in vegetarian cultures, especially among people who consume a lot of legumes, like black beans, mung beans and soybeans.
Why? Because beans and many other plants have mild estrogenic activity, thanks to phytoestrogens. These compounds include isoflavones, lignans, phy-tosterols and saponins. |
Robyn Landis
See book keywords and concepts |  Anyone who makes a modicum of effort to look for evidence that specific herbs produce specific outcomes will find it, in many forms—including, in many cases, the fotms recognized by orthodox science. In most cases, among those herbs for which we don't know the exact mechanism, thete is enough histotical evidence of repeatable outcomes to reasonably rule out "mere" placebo effect. An unclear mechanism does not automatically make an herb a placebo.
Note, however, that if in an individual case an herb has a placebo effect, that too says something powerful about healing. | | Energizing Herbs
The energizing or stimulating properties of specific herbs can be tapped to help build stamina and endurance, increase alertness, and even warm the body. These are useful at a time when "slow, tired, and cold" seems to be the human condition, at least in the United States. Fatigue, or lack of energy, may be the most common chronic symptom anyone experiences in our culture. At home and at work, think about how often you hear someone (or yourself) say, "Oh, I'm so tired! | | Will supply information packets on specific herbs for
$7 each. Write or call for a free brochure.
The Elerb Research Foundation (HRF) is a nonprofit research and educational organization. Founded in 1983, the HRF supports, conducts, collects, and encourages research on herb safety, benefits, production, and conservation. The organization does not sell herbs, nor is it a government agency, so it is unbiased and uncensored. The World Health Organization has cited HRF as one of the most reliable sources of botanical information in the world. |
Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine
See book keywords and concepts |  Dose: 10 to 60 drops before each meal (depending on the specific herbs used and the individual's constitution). Seek professional guidance for specific herbal compounds.
• Nux vomica extract is especially suited for people who are very weak and have low vitality and a poor appetite. This extract can only be obtained through a doctor. It is an excellent way to build up the nervous and digestive systems and restore vitality.
Dose: 1 to 5 drops diluted in water and taken before meals. An herbalist might also mix mix vomica extract with other appropriate herbs into a compound. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Inhibition of human sperm motility by specific herbs used in alternative medicine. / Assisf Reprod Genet Feb 1999; 16:87-91.
ENZYMES
• "... The results of his clinical trial showed that a treatment protocol consisting of diet, nutritional supplements (which included mega doses of animal-derived pancreatic enzymes), and detoxification was significantly more successful than conventional therapy (chemotherapy) for inoperable pancreatic cancer. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
See book keywords and concepts |  It's nice to know my faith in herbs has a scientific basis.
Common Herbal Treatments for Inflammation
Anti-inflammatory herbs can be grouped according to the specific organs and tissues they treat most effectively. Following are some common classifications.
• Intestinal Inflammation: Choose from beet root, bromelain, scute root, coptis rhizome, boswellia gum, licorice root, dandelion root, phellodendron bark, sarsa-parilla root, triphala, and turmeric root. To coat and soothe irritation, use slippery elm bark. To flush out inflammation, use rhubarb root for 1 or 2 days. |
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