Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  For this reason, demulcent, yin tonic herbs are sometimes added to formulas to offset any negative side effects.
Scutellaria (HUANG QIN) Radix Scutellariae baicalensis
Common Names: Scute, Chinese skullcap, Scutellaria Family: Labiatae
Part Used: Root
Energy and Flavor: Cold; bitter
Organ Meridians Affected: Liver, lung, heart, gallbladder, and large intestine
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, cholagogue, antihypertensive, calmative
Indications: A primary herb for damp heat conditions, especially of the upper body. |
Andrew Chevallier
See book keywords and concepts |  In common with many other tonic herbs, fu Hug plays a useful role in supporting convalescence after long-term illness.
Research Traditionally, fu ling is reputed to be a diuretic, but research in China involving both laboratory animals and humans failed to show a diuretic action for the herb.
Portulaca oleracea
(Portulacaceae )
Purslane
Description Annual plant growing to 6 in (15 cm). Has small rounded leaves and clusters of small yellow flowers. | | Sexual stimulant Probably best known as a sexual tonic for both men and women, schisandra reputedly increases the secretion of sexual fluids
Schisandra is one of China's most important tonic herbs, widely taken as a sexual tonic.
Habitat & Cultivation
Schisandra is cultivated in northeastern China, especially in the provinces ofjilin, Lianoning, Heilongjiang, and Hebei. It is propagated from seed in spring. The fruit is harvested in autumn when it is fully ripe.
Related Species
Though less therapeutically active than schisandra, the berries of the related nan wu wci zi (S. | | Traditionally it is believed to promote long life - a Chinese herbalist said to have lived for 252 years ascribed his longevity to tonic herbs, including lycium. Today both the berries and the root have a wide range of medicinal uses.
Research
¦ Fruit The berries protect the liver from damage caused by exposure to toxins.
¦ Root The root is known to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions. It also relaxes the artery muscles, thereby lowering blood pressure. | | Herbal medicine can often help sustain health into ripe old age. tonic herbs, such as ginseng (Panax ginseng, p. 1 16), improve the body's ability to cope with physical and mental stress, while thyme (Thymus vulgaris, p. 142) appears to slowdown the aging process. In this way, many of the plants in this book (sec pp. 54—281) help support the body and mind in adapting to life's unpredictable demands.
Nettle is an excellent spring tonic ami is even richer in iron than spinach. The leaves can be cooked as a vegetable and added to soups. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  Examples of these tonic herbs include dandelion (p. 415) leaf and root, red raspberry (p. 454) leaf, and nettles (p. 447). Dandelion leaf and root are rich sources of vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, and iron. Dandelion leaf is mildly diuretic; it also stimulates bile flow and helps with the common digestive complaints of pregnancy. Dandelion root tones the liver.19
Red raspberry leaf is the most often mentioned traditional herbal tonic for general support of pregnancy and breastfeeding. | | The Chinese name buang qi translates as "yellow leader," referring to the yellow color of the root and its status as one of the most important tonic herbs. Traditional Chinese medicine used this herb for night sweats, deficiency of chi (for example: fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite), and diarrhea.2
Active Constituents
Astragalus contains numerous components, including flavonoids, polysaccharides, triterpene glycosides (such as astragalosides I to VII), amino acids, and trace minerals.3 Preliminary test tube studies show that astragalus may help restore some immune (p. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts |  If so, you need to take warming, tonic herbs that build vitality, increase circulation, and warm
Musculoskeletal fitness 277 joints. Adding a pinch of turmeric to your stews will do this. Turmeric and cinnamon are a good combination for achy shoulders. If you have rheumatism that gets worse in cold weather, add a quarter of a teaspoon of turmeric and cinnamon to a little water and drink it as a tea.
Asafoetida is a spice available in Indian stores. A little added to cooking beans or other hard-to-digest foods will help cleanse the body and warm the joints. |
J. E. Williams, O.M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  You can also buy it combined with other tonic herbs in a liquid extract called Shou Wu Chih. This preparation is taken in 1-ounce doses, one time daily in the evening, or it can be added to hot water to make a tea. Polygonum is a safe and non-toxic herb and can be taken over a long period of time without side effects.
How to Use Chinese Herbs in Your Viral Immunity Plan: Chinese herbs are used in two main ways: as adaptogens to improve energy status and organ reserve and as antimicrobials to treat viral illnesses and bacterial co-infections. |
Andrew Chevallier
See book keywords and concepts | | Drink 1 sherry glass (70 ml) each day before a meal. storage
Use a ceramic vat with a tap at its base or a sterilized glass jar. Store for 3—4 months, ensuring that the wine covers the herbs.
Discard the remedy if the herbs get moldy.
Infused Oils
Infusing an herb in oil allows its active fat-soluble ingredients to be extracted; hot infused oils are simmered, while cold infused oils are heated naturally by the sun. Both types of oil can be used externally as massage oils or added to creams and ointments. |
Michael Tierra
See book keywords and concepts |  Yang tonic");
2. the nutritive herbs provide substantial amounts of balanced minerals and vitamins in a form that is easy to assimilate (sometimes referred to as "Yin tonics").
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The most important herbs for providing nutrients are the seaweeds (kelp, Irish moss, etc.), the docks (yellow dock) and dandelion. The most important herbs for providing vitamins are parsley leaves, dandelion leaves and alfalfa. |
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