Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts |  Inhibition of human sperm motility by specific herbs used in alternative medicine. J Asst Reprod Genet; 16(2):87-91 1999.
Ondrizek RR, Chan PJ, Patton WC, King A. An alternative medicine study of herbal effects on the penetration of zona-free hamster oocytes and the integrity of sperm deoxyribonucleic acid. Fertil Steril Mar;71(3):517-522. 1999
Paranich AV, Pocherniaeva VF, Dubinskaia GM et al. Effect of supposed radioprotectors on oxidation-reduction of vitamin E in the tissues of irradiated rats (Russian). Radiats Biol Radioecol; 33(5):653-657. 1993
Parnham MJ. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
See book keywords and concepts |  Ideally, such a product would contain a blend of specific herbs, antioxidants, and natural ingredients known to support, protect, stimulate, and detoxify the liver. It may be taken for a period of a month by anyone to help maximize liver support. As mentioned, it's best to do the liver cleanse after a complete round of both the total-body basic and total-body advanced regimens. This protocol will maximize liver function. | | The morning formula would ideally consist of specific herbs to gently mobilize toxins stored in cells and tissues. The evening formula would contain some basic herbs to gently encourage bowel elimination. This basic cleanse would be a short one, approximately two weeks.Two morning-formula capsules would be taken before breakfast, then two evening-formula capsules before supper or at bedtime. Both are best taken with 8 ounces of water.
Following is a list of ingredients to look for. A formula that contains as many of these as possible promotes the safe elimination of toxins from the body. | | HERBAL CLEANSING REGIMENS
FACT
While drugs add to the toxic burden of the body, specific herbs can actually assist the body's natural detoxification process.
Herbal cleansing has long been used to naturally and safely assist in the body's detoxification systems. A tradition of herbal cleansing is recorded in the cultures of the ancient Sumerians, Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Chinese, Europeans, and American and Asian Indians. The Chinese have a long and rich herbal tradition, dating back some five thousand years. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts |  TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Herbs: In general, there are no specific herbs that treat neck pain. However, you should consult a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine for advice on herbs that may be appropriate for your individual condition.
Acupuncture: When treating neck pain, an acupuncture session will generally last for 30 minutes, and a typical course of treatment will consist of 12 sessions. For severe pain, treatment may go on for a longer time. Consult an experienced practitioner to determine the frequency and number of sessions that are appropriate for your condition. | | HERBALISM
^5b^ There are no specific herbs that cure someone of celiac disease. The best
(—j treatment, of course, is to avoid gluten in all of its forms. A herbalist's \ I ]/ approach in treating celiac disease is to relieve symptoms, depending on 1 V how someone reacts to gluten, until the gastrointestinal system has recovered and is once again functioning normally in the absence of gluten. Diarrhea (p. 366), constipation (p. 346), and colitis (p. 341) may all result from celiac disease; the most useful herbs for these symptoms can be determined by consulting the appropriate sections. | | Nausea often progresses to vomiting, so if the nausea can be controlled, vomiting may not set in. The specific herbs used for nausea will depend on the circumstances of the condition, for example, whether it results from pregnancy, traveling, the side effects of medication, anxiety (see p. 828), ulcers (see p. 479), or indigestion (see p. 428).
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Peppermint and spearmint: The leaves of these plants, when dried, can be steeped in hot water to make a tea that works quickly to alleviate nausea. | | HERBALISM
As with celiac disease, there are no specific herbs to cure this condition; ——-ry^— the best treatment is to avoid all forms of gluten, some of which are \ I 1/ "hidden" in foods you would not normally expect. The herbalist approach \f to wheat intolerance is to relieve symptoms until the body has recovered and is doing well on a wheat-free diet. Although wheat intolerance could lead to colitis (see p. 341) and constipation (see p. 346), a more common reaction to wheat intolerance is diarrhea, which may respond well to astringent herbs. | | TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Herbs: In general, there are no specific herbs that treat facial pain. However, you may see a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine for advice on which herbs may help your specific condition.
Acupuncture: Acupuncture can be used to treat both the symptoms and root cause of facial pain. Acupuncture is also commonly used for trigeminal neuralgia, and can relieve sharp pain. Consult with a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine regarding a specific diagnosis and treatment plan. |
Gabriel Cousens
See book keywords and concepts |  Each culture has characteristic flavors that are achieved through the usage of specific herbs and spices. For example, in Italian and Sicilian cuisine, the key flavors are garlic, basil, oregano, and olive oil. For Thai and Balinese, the more fundamental flavors are basil, lemon grass, tamarind, galangal root, curry, cumin, and coriander. For Mexican and Spanish, use cilantro, cumin, garlic, olive oil, jalapeno, and other chiles. Moroccan and African cuisines emphasize cilantro, cinnamon, ginger, and cumin. Japanese and Chinese cuisines use ginger, garlic, and sesame. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Sympton Specific Herbs: Other botanicals may be prescribed in menopause depending on symptoms. For instance, Chimaphila umbellata can be used to treat cystitis. St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) can be prescribed if depression, insomnia, or sciatica are present. Anxiolytic herbs, such as kava kava (Piper methysicum), can be employed if insomnia or anxiety is present.
Bio-identical Hormones
Bio-indentical Progesterone: Replacing progesterone alone, by application of bio-indentical progesterone cream, can be used as a first line treatment of vasomotor symptoms. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
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, concerns for which 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. | | Neither study listed the specific herbs used. People with hypothyroidism who wish to use Chinese herbs should consult with a physician skilled in their use.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions.
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What do I need to know?
Self-care for immune function can be approached in a number of ways—but it can be hard to know just where to start. |
Bryan Hanson, PhD
See book keywords and concepts |  Understanding Medicinal Plants is not the place to find information about specific herbs for particular medical conditions; many books about that topic are already available. Rather, my goal is to provide a basic knowledge of the concepts and principles needed to understand what kinds of molecules are in a medicinal plant and how they exert their influence on the human body. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Inhibition of human sperm motility by specific herbs used in alternative medicine. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics 16(2): 87-91.
Homeopathy
What Is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is one of the fastest-growing alternative forms of medicine in North America. This form of medicine uses ultra-diluted amounts of plant, mineral, and animal substances to stimulate the healing systems of the body. Homeopathy is effective for a wide range of conditions and is available in health food stores, pharmacies, and shopping centers. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  Use specific herbs which go beyond Vitamins, Minerals and Proteins in tonify ing the body and Brain preventively. ah d;„u*o d<^„,,„,i
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WHITE FLOUR And WHITE SUGAR Products are nutrient-empty Calories. In milling, destruction is slated for the entire 14. | | Delve into specific herbs for circulation, Gingerfortoxin loosening, orthose indicated for aparticular gland or organ.
Herbal Glandulars: Mullein and Lobelia (also for bronchitis, mumps, pleurisy, tuberculosis, lymphatic congestion, and Hodgkin's disease). Alfalfa, Dandelion root, and Kelp. Irish Moss, Parsley, Hops, and Cayenne. For Enlarged Glands Iodine ointment; 3 grains Calcium Sulfide 3 times a day. SEE thefollowingGlandsandOrgans in Chapter SevenCONDITIONS&CURES. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  For information on choosing the best herbal poultice for your condition, as well as cautions regarding the use of specific herbs, see Types of Poultices in this section.
Preparing a Dried Herb Poultice
If you are using dried herbs, use a mortar and pestle to grind the herbs to a powder. Place the herbs in a bowl, and add enough warm water to make a thick paste that can be easily applied. Make a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area. The ratio of ground herbs to water will vary according to the herb being used. | | Specific herbs tend to protect specific parts of the body. However, because of their strong antioxidant properties, most have important influences on other parts of the body as well. For a robust antistress tonic, mix V2 teaspoon of any three of the herbs listed below and steep in 2 cups of almost-boiling distilled water, or use alcohol-free extracts mixed in water.
LJ Catnip is an effective antistress herb that also causes drowsiness.
Q Chamomile is a gentle relaxant. It is a good nerve tonic, soothing to the digestive tract, and a pleasant sleep aid. |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Type II diabetes is relatively easily healed by Phase 1 of the Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine and some specific herbs. For Native Americans this healing process has also been supported by the use of indigenous high-insulin foods.
A leading cause of heart and kidney diseases, blindness, and limb amputations, diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., responsible for 210,000 deaths per year. An estimated 16 million people have pre-diabetes.
The following list shows the potential problems that can arise from a high-glycemic diet. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
See book keywords and concepts |  All of the diverse herbal traditions, with their unique cultural roots and expressions, have valuable insights into treatments and specific herbs. This should come as no surprise in light of the ecological nature of immunity already discussed. Herbal medicine is ecological medicine; it is based on an ecological relationship that has evolved through geological time. By virtue of this special relationship between plants and people, there are remedies that directly address the ecological process of human immune responses. | | For more information on these actions and the primary and secondary actions of specific herbs, please see chapters 25 and 26.
Of many potential remedies that could be mentioned, table 16.1 provides a listing of the best-known nervines in European phytotherapy.
Table 16.1. Nervine Herbs Recognized in European Phytotherapy
TYPE OF
HERBS
NERVINE
Tonic
Avena sativa, Hypericum perforatum,
Scutellaria lateriflora
Relaxant
Cimicifuga racemosa, Eschscholzia californica,
Humulus lupulus, Hypericum perforatum,
Hyssopus officinalis, Lavandula spp. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Use specific herbs to cleanse and heal the liver and facilitate detoxification—these include milk thistle (silymarin), dandelion root, and others.
10. Consider acupuncture to treat physical cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
11. Get support that fits your own values—perhaps psychological counseling, family therapy, AA, or a religious or spiritual practice.
12. Avoid places and people that most trigger your drinking.
13. Evaluate yourself—when and how were you first introduced to drinking. When did it become a problem both emotionally and physically? |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
See book keywords and concepts | | What actions or specific herbs are indicated for these conditions? Western herbalism seems to have got itself tied in knots around the word immune, and both professionals and nonprofessionals are showing symptoms of conceptual overload. Appropriate remedies for immune system problems must be selected on the basis of individual need. This can be determined only through careful diagnosis, which in turn requires the practitioner to be knowledgeable about the complexities of the process. The word immune does not mean Echinacea}. | | Specific Remedies
There are many regional and personal ideas about specific herbs for the common cold. These are often diaphoretic herbs.
To treat an infection once it has started, address the specific symptoms while at the same time supporting the body's fight against the virus. Aches and pains are common, and our materia medica offers a number of plants that will relieve these unpleasant feelings. Perhaps the best is the diaphoretic Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset), especially if the patient has a fever. A hot infusion drunk often can make bearable even the worst cases of flu. |
Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  These specific herbs are not allowed to be sold as foods because of their known physiologic or pharmaceutical properties and lack of food purpose. This list is available on the NHPD website.
Under the new regulations, all NHPs sold in Canada require product licenses. The intent of requiring pre-market approval is to provide a mechanism for assessing and managing the benefits and risks associated with the use of NHPs. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
See book keywords and concepts | | Treatment of Constipation
As with many other functional problems of the digestive system, many specific herbs have been used to treat constipation by different herbalists in different cultures. As constipation is a symptom, there are no true specific treatments. Effective, commonly used herbs include Rumex crispus (yellow dock) and Plantago ovata (psyllium seed). | | Specific Remedies
As a whole constellation of pathologies may have a role in hepatitis, it is difficult to talk of specific herbs. Because of its regenerative potential, Silybum marianum (milk thisde) comes closest to being a textbook specific. The tonic hepatics are all relevant, including Taraxacum officinale root (dandelion), Peumus boldus (boldo), Chionanthus virginicus (fringetree), Leptandra virginica (black root), and Chelone glabra (balmony).
A Prescription for Hepatitis
Taraxacum officinale root 2 parts
Silybum marianum 2 parts
Echinacea spp. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
See book keywords and concepts |  This point can be applied not only to information on specific herbs, but also to the use of herbal concepts like Yin and Yang to differentiate different disease processes.
How Herbs Are Named
To navigate the herbal world successfully, it is very important to understand how herbs are named. The hundreds of thousands of plants and herbs in our world have an unbelievably wide variety of names. The name given to a plant in its local geographic region is known as the common name, and there are no rules for assigning these names. |
Michael Tierra
See book keywords and concepts |  Strong laxatives, known as purgatives, may cause intestinal cramping (called griping), and this is usually counteracted by using specific herbs (as mentioned, for example, in the chapter on "Western Herbs"). Cayenne pepper will cause a very warm feeling in the stomach, and may also cause a burning sensation during defecation. Prickly ash bark will cause a strong sensation of heat in the stomach and may produce profuse perspiration.
Tannins
Most herbs contain tannins, substances that bind up proteins and in so doing provide the property of being astringent. |
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