αψίνθιον
"You solve the so called 'great' mysteries of the world by studying the architecture and you learn the truth by following the money and perusing patents. When you're told to follow a leader, you follow his money. Nothing more.""
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32 years old
Infiniton, Cosmopolitan, Washington DC
United States
Last Login: 10/7/2008
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αψίνθιον's Interests
General
My Interests:
Science / Chemistry
Law, the study of
Covert Technology
Oncology
Parasitology
Anthropology
Painting / Sculpting
Performance Art
Poetry
Corporate Enterprise
Real Estate
Aviation / Helicopters
Botany
Alternative Medicine
Dance
Genetics
Powerful Men
Island Ownership
The Dead Sea
Classics / Antiquities
Cosmology
Piano
Martial Arts
Diseases That Show Up In Your Fingernails:
Music
My Music:
Cold Play
Anna Vissi
Sarah Brightman
Filippa Giordano
Foreigner / Petty
The Stones / Floyd
Opera Babes
Enigma
Tribal / Deep Forest
Enya / Eagles
Evanescence
Tool / Train
Trance / Dance
Isabelle Boulay
Tori Amos / Dido
Journey
Eurythmics
Sigur Ros
Techno
Sir Elton John
AC/DC
Aerosmith
Bon Jovi
Sade
Depeche Mode
Bob Seger
Guns N' Roses
Green Day
Goo Goo Dolls
Vertical Horizon
The Doors
Phil Collins
Creed
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Cranberries
Dishwalla / Default
Counting Crows
Remy Zero
Oasis / Tonic
Staind
ACNE:
Tea-tree oil, burdock, red clover, dandelion, lavender, garlic, yellow dock, Oregon grape root, strawberry leaves, echinacea, vitex, guggul, and calendula.
ADAPTOGENIC HERBS:
Defined: Herbs balancing the functions of the different body systems (aka adaptogenic herbs), thus increasing immunity, overall health and vitality in a gentle and tonic manner. These herbs help correct the ravages of chronic stress, exercise, and compromised immunity. Herbs include: Ginseng, Siberian ginseng, ashwagandha, astragalus, turmeric, schisandra, suma, reishi, licorice, maitake, codonopsis, and jiaogulan (Gynostemma).
ADDICTIONS:
Herbs include: lobelia, milk thistle, watercress, valerian, kava, St. John’s wort, schisandra, ashwagandha, flax, vitex, kudzu, and passion flower.
ADD/ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER):
Herbs include: valerian, chamomile, alfalfa, hawthorn, hops, passion flower, ginseng, lemon balm, St. John’s wort, evening primrose oil, ginkgo, catnip, oat, skullcap, Siberian ginseng, motherwort, and blue vervain.
ALCOHOLISM:
Herbs include: milk thistle, kudzu, goldenseal, dandelion, turmeric, chamomile, Siberian ginseng, and ginger.
ALLERGIES/SINUS:
Herbs include: licorice, eyebright, lobelia, ephedra, nettles, garlic, ginkgo, feverfew, echinacea, nettles, goldenseal, green tea, ginger, turmeric, horseradish, chamomile, eucalyptus, and bromelain.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE:
Herbs include: ginkgo, rosemary, ginseng, gotu kola, hawthorn, and licorice.
ANEMIA:
Herbs include: dandelion, gentian, raspberry, nettle, burdock, yellow dock, hawthorn, and hops.
ANTIMICROBIAL HERBS:
Herbs include: garlic, usnea, goldenseal, lomatium, Oregon grape root, ginger, Echinacea, elder, astragalus, reishi, shiitake, acacia, aloe, grapefruit seed extract, juniper, licorice, sage, wormwood, eucalyptus, honey, and cryptolepsis.
ANTIOXIDANTS:
Herbs include: echinacea, garlic, milk thistle, schizandra, ginkgo, ginseng, pycnogenol, green tea, ginkgo, grape seed, lemon balm, red wine, and barley grass.
ANXIETY/STRESS:
The herbs include: licorice, ginseng, chamomile, wood betony, black cohosh, rosemary, horehound, blue cohosh, bugleweed, California poppy, cowslip, cramp bark, damiana, feverfew, goldenrod, gotu kola, hops, hyssop, kava, lady’s slipper, lavender, lemon balm, life root, linden, lobelia, mate, mistletoe, motherwort, mugwort, oats, scullcap, passionflower, peppermint, St. John’s wort, valerian, squaw vine, sweet flag, vervain, wild lettuce, wormwood.
APHRODISIACS-see SEXUAL VITALITY
AROMATHERAPY:
Oils mentioned include: oregano, eucalyptus, nutmeg, lavender, jasmine, hyacinth, osmanthus, bergamot, clove, geranium, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, ginger, ylang ylang, tea tree, chamomile, neroli, and many, many more.
ARTHRITIS - see OSTEOARTHRITIS and RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
ASTHMA:
Herbs include: ephedra, lobelia, scullcap, dong quai, licorice, ginkgo, garlic, cayenne, grindelia, anise, chokecherry, echinacea, evening primrose oil, turmeric, feverfew, forskolin, angelica, flax, borage and green tea.
ATHLETES, HERBS FOR:
Topics include ergogenics, homeopathy, hydration aids, nutritional and dietary considerations, etc.. Herbs include: ginseng, Siberian ginseng, tribulus, astragalus, ephedra (ma huang), ginger, turmeric, arnica, and bromelain. I would consider the adaptogenic herbs and the stress related herbs, as well. These herbs will assist in balancing and stabilizing the body while an athlete is in training.
AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS:
Herbs include: Echinacea, gentian, yellow dock, centaury, dandelion, blessed thistle, barberry, aloe, astragalus, shiitake, ginseng, Siberian ginseng, and milk thistle.
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE:
Herbs mentioned include: neem, ashwagandha, guggul, bayberry bark, clove, asafoetida, nutmeg, bala, fenugreek, mint, rhubarb, sandalwood, forskolin, gymnema sylvestre, boswellia, gotu kola, turmeric, shilijit, andrographis, arjuna, fennel, cumin, shatavari, and many more.
BEAUTY AIDS:
Herbs include: horsetail, aloe, calendula, lavender, chamomile, comfrey, eucalyptus, evening primrose, ginseng, green tea, hemp oil, henna, mint, nettle, oats, rosemary, tea-tree oil, burdock, sage, yarrow, fennel, fenugreek, saw palmetto, wild yam, cumin, and honey.
BEE PRODUCTS:
Products made by bees: honey, propolis, bee pollen, bee venom and royal jelly. Bee products I use: Bee pollen, honey and royal jelly. I'd like to experiment with the bee venom.
BREAST HEALTH:
Herbs include: burdock, calendula, comfrey, dandelion, olive, plantain, poke, red clover, St. John’s wort, yarrow, yellow dock, flax, ginger, maitake, reishi, shiitake, soy, turmeric, rosemary, and parsley.
CANCER, BREAST:
Herbs include: garlic, poke root, echinacea, red clove, reishi, rosemary, black walnut, colloidal silver, burdock, flax, green tea, lemon grass, basil, ginger, cumin, mint, ginger, bromelain, and more. Please see the blog.
CANCER, GENERAL:
Herbs include: astragalus, aloe vera, garlic, green tea, turmeric, ginseng, graviola, clove, black walnut, bromelain, KELP, pau d’arco, shiitake, reishi, licorice, echinacea, maitake, citrus pectin, cordyceps and bromelain. Many more, as well. Please see the blog.
CANCER, PROSTATE:
Herbs include: echinacea, comfrey, osha, ginseng, Siberian ginseng, ashwagandha, medicinal mushrooms, green tea, flax, saw palmetto, pygeum, nettle root, garlic, thyme, licorice, red clove, black walnut, bromelain, turmeric, citrus pectin, and lycopene. Many more as well. Please see the blog and the section entitled: "The patient with Job's Tears and the Wisdom of Solomon's Song" ...
CANCER, SKIN:
Herbs include: milk thistle, rhubus, turmeric, cinnamon, poke, nettle, yellow dock, chaparral, bloodroot, cleavers, thuja, sheep sorrel, and birch bark. Many more, as well. Please see all other sections devoted to cancer throughout this site and read the blog.
CANDIDIASIS:
Herbs include: black walnut, garlic, barberry, pau d’arco, echinacea, tea tree oil, aloe vera, astragalus, ginseng, shiitake, goldenseal, colloidal silver, chamomile, and milk thistle.
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME:
Herbs include evening primrose oil, ginkgo, scullcap, passionflower, lobelia, and arnica.
CERVICAL DYSPLASIA:
Herbs include: periwinkle, calendula, lady’s mantle, goldenseal, vervain, licorice, dong quai, yerba mansa, nasturtium, sweet violet, red clover, burdock, vitex, thuja, Echinacea, marshmallow, and dandelion.
CHILDREN, HERBS FOR:
Herbs include: sage, chamomile, ginger, echinacea, goldenseal, lemon balm, licorice, peppermint, garlic, evening primrose oil, mullein, catnip, comfrey, myrrh, astragalus, aloe, reishi, shiitake, rosemary, calendula, thyme, lavender, yarrow, witch hazel, and slippery elm.
CHINESE HERBS:
Herbs include: gingko, qinghao, qingdai, huanglian, spiny jujube, magnolia flowers, rhubarb, qian ceng ta, sour date kernel, ma huang, licorice, and many more.
CHOLESTEROL REGULATION:
Herbs include: garlic, flaxseed, ginger, alfalfa, psyllium, cayenne, artichoke, bilberry, turmeric, eggplant, fenugreek, onion, ginkgo, guggul, hawthorn, milk thistle, shiitake, berberine, khella, red clover, soy, and bromelain.
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS):
Herbs include: ginkgo, garlic, milk thistle, licorice, Siberian ginseng, astragalus, ganoderma, burdock, goldenseal, echinacea, St. John’s wort, baptisia, pokeweed, lomatium, osha, black currant, pau d’arco, dandelion, shiitake, and reishi.
CLINICAL HERBALISM:
Herbs include: baikal skullcap, balloon flower, rhemannia, red sage, ginkgo, noni, ephedra, ginger, licorice, dandelion, echinacea, yarrow, passion flower, goldenseal, valerian, yellow dock, chaparral, comfrey, lobelia, wormwood, belladonna, and coltsfoot.
COLDS AND FLU:
Herbs include: echinacea, ginger, osha, schisandra, goldenseal, elder, garlic, cat’s claw, reishi, lemon balm, mint, linden, thyme, astragalus, and ephedra.
COLITIS/ IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:
Herbs include: bayberry, comfrey, plantain, wild yam, cramp bark, chamomile, peppermint, slippery elm, scullcap, marshmallow, psyllium, flaxseed, yellow dock, dandelion, cascara sagrada, senna, buckthorn, linseed, valerian, echinacea, goldenseal, poke root, and kelp.
CROHN’S DISEASE:
Herbs include: oat straw, oats, cat’s claw, psyllium, marshmallow, echinacea and goldenseal.
Movies
My Movies:
The Neverending Story
Vanilla Sky
The Guardian
The English Patient
Cast Away
Gone With The Wind
Ben Hur
Titanic
Fearless
The Last Emperor
Schindler's List
Mary Poppins
Mr.and Mrs. Smith
Meet Joe Black
Original Sin
The Saint
Se7en
A River Runs Through It
Legends of the Fall
Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
Tomb Raider
Girl Interrupted
A Beautiful Mind
Gone in Sixty Seconds
Pulp Fiction
Phenomenon
City of Angels
DENTAL HEALTH
Herbs include: aloe, propolis, chaparral, tea tree oil, echinacea, horsetail, myrrh, prickly ash, sage, peppermint, fennel, tea-tree, ginger, calendula, clove, bloodroot%@,,,,,,,,,,,,,,?,,,,..
DEPRESSION
Herbs include: St. John’s wort, lemon balm, vervain, rosemary, gotu kola, wild oats, ginkgo, valerian, chamomile, black cohosh, and bee pollen.
DETOXIFICATION
Herbs include: milk thistle, goldenseal, yellow dock, dandelion, artichoke, celandine, turmeric, triphala, nettles, cleavers, yarrow, mullein, coltsfoot, Siberian ginseng, echinacea, plantain, sage, burdock, pau d’arco, sarsaparilla, prickly ash, Oregon grape root, parsley, elderflower, clove, black walnut, bromelain, manganese rich produce and ginseng.
DIABETES
Herbs include: onions, prickly pear cactus, garlic, fenugreek, bitter melon, brickellia, cinnamon, jambul, devil’s club, dandelion, schisandra, ginger, ginseng, bilberry, gingko, cayenne, and gymnema sylvestre.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Herbs include: hops, peppermint, slippery elm bark, flax, chamomile, ginger, aloe, fennel, artichoke, milk thistle, licorice, guggul, bromelain, turmeric, cayenne, centaury, and many more.
EARS AND HEARING
Herbs include: ginkgo, black cohosh, goldenseal, sunflower, violet, echinacea, ephedra, garlic, mullein, peppermint, tea-tree oil, calendula, plantain, lobelia, St. John’s wort, periwinkle, pulsatilla, and turmeric.
EATING DISORDERS
Herbs include: Siberian ginseng, ginger, dandelion, red clover, wild yam, ashwagandha, gotu kola, milk thistle, and bitter herbs.
ECZEMA/DERMATITIS
Herbs include: blueberry, hawthorn, forskolin, licorice, burdock, chamomile, grape seed extract, green tea, ginkgo, gotu kola, echinacea, comfrey, dandelion, marshmallow, red clover, and lupine seed extract.
ENDANGERED PLANTS
Threatened herbs include: black cohosh, ginseng, echinacea, goldenseal, osha, arnica, gentian, pipsissewa, and many more.
ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY
Herbs and other supplements for detoxification and protection from chemical substances are: calendula, chamomile, elder, tea-tree oil, ginseng, milk thistle, burdock, ashwagandha, and more.
EPILEPSY
Herbs include: black cohosh, hyssop, lobelia, bupleurum, skullcap, peony, cinnamon, ginseng, ginger, forskolin, valerian, elderberry, linden, ashwagandha, and chrysanthemum, bromelain, clove, black walnut, neem, graviola.
EYE HEALTH
Herbs include: eyebright, bilberry, ginkgo, barberry, pasque flower, chamomile, evening primrose, garlic, goldenseal, echinacea, thyme, chickweed, dusty miller, and forskolin.
FIBROCYSTIC BREASTS
Herbs include: flaxseed, dandelion, fennel, angelica, burdock, licorice, wild yam, sarsaparilla, vitex, blue cohosh, hops, echinacea, goldenseal, squaw vine, evening primrose oil, mullein, pau d’arco, poke, bromelain, black walnut, neem and clove.
FIBROMYALGIA
Herbs include: turmeric, chaparral, horsetail, watercress, Irish moss, garlic, cayenne, ginger, burdock, nettles, kelp, cleavers, willow, clove, blackwalnut, bromelain, colloidal silver, neem, ginseng, and valerian.
GALLBLADDER/GALL STONES
Herbs include: barberry, burdock, peppermint, dandelion, globe artichoke, goldenseal, milk thistle, turmeric, alfalfa, catnip, fennel, ginger, celandine, couch grass, horsetail, goldenrod, lovage, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, parsley and Java tea.
GOUT
Herbs include: chamomile, mint, yarrow, baikal skullcap, bilberry, grape seed, pine bark, celery seed, autumn crocus, boswellia, turmeric, devil’s claw, yucca, bromelain, cherries, chiso, licorice, avocado, cat’s claw, oat, olive, nettle, and willow.
GREEN FOODS
Plants include: wheat and barley grass, chlorella, spirulina, alfalfa, green tea, kelp, and blue-green algae.
GYNECOLOGY
Herbs include: angelica, wild yam, dong quai, vitex, black currant oil, sage, evening primrose oil, raspberry, nettle, motherwort, flaxseed, alfalfa, ginger and soy. Television
HAIR LOSS/BALDNESS
Herbs include: burdock, saw palmetto, licorice, horsetail, nettle, danshen, calendula, fo-ti, evening primrose oil, zinc rich foods, lima beans, rosemary and lavender.
HEADACHES/MIGRAINES
Herbs include: feverfew, cayenne, rosemary, ginger, bitter melon, peppermint, lemon balm, evening primrose oil, valerian, forskolin and reishi.
HEART
Herbs include: garlic, hawthorn, ginkgo, rauwalfia, forskolin, horse chestnut, cayenne, goldenseal, and red wine.
HEMORRHOIDS
Herbs include: psyllium, bilberry, gotu kola, horse chestnut, buckthorn, parsley, garlic, linseed, ginkgo dandelion, goldenseal, calendula, St. John’s wort, chamomile, plantain, yarrow, aloe, slippery elm, witch hazel, and mullein.
HEPATITIS C
Herbs include: ginseng, St. John’s wort, bupleurum, echinacea, licorice, milk thistle, gingko, astragalus, schizandra, dandelion, and many more.
HERPES
Herbs include: lemon balm, licorice, echinacea, myrrh, red clover, goldenseal, nettle, oat straw, chamomile, St. John’s wort, scullcap, passionflower, valerian, pau d’arco, burdock, dandelion, astragalus, yellow dock, aloe, comfrey, baikal scullcap, jujube, ginger, barberry, turmeric, green tea, reishi, shiitake,black walnut, clove, colloidal silver, coconut oil, coconut -- generally, artichoke, and bupleurum.
HIV/AIDS
Herbs include: astragalus, aloe vera, bloodroot, St. John’s wort, echinacea, shiitake, maitake, black walnut, clove, colloidal silver, coconut oil, flax products, wormwood, garlic, licorice, milk thistle, holy basil, and many more.
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Herbs include: bitter melon, licorice, gotu kola, onions, garlic, gymnema, fenugreek, saltbush, bilberry, ginkgo, and more.
IMMUNE SYSTEM
Herbs include: astragalus, licorice, echinacea, maitake, shiitake, reishi, goldenseal, fu ling mushrooms, turkey tail, calendula, dandelion, mullein, ginseng, arnica, black walnut, bromelain, neem, coconut oil, colloidal silver, horsetail, clove, garlic, onion and many others.
IMPOTENCE
Herbs include: yohimbe, damiana, ashwagandha, carob, evening primrose, garlic, saw palmetto, ginseng, gotu kola, ginkgo, sarsaparilla, schizandra, muira pauma, pygeum, nettle, oats, horny goat weed, and bee pollen.
INFERTILITY- (male and female)
Herbs include: yohimbe, licorice, unicorn root, cramp bark, black and blue cohosh, motherwort, dong quai, gotu kola, ginseng, wild yam, saw palmetto, schizandra, red clover, nettle, red raspberry leaf, and ginkgo.
INSOMNIA
Herbs include: valerian, kava, scullcap, hops, passionflower, lemon balm, chamomile, oat and poppy. Better than the herbs is chlated Calcium. I will be adding the vitamins and minerals to this section, in time.
KIDNEY STONES
Herbs include: goldenrod, marshmallow, Java tea, lovage, soy, nettle, saw palmetto, barberry, dandelion, lobelia, khella, gravel root, horse chestnut, cornsilk, hydrangea, horsetail, couch grass, aloe, senna, rosehips, and cranberry.
LACTATION
Herbs include: alfalfa, blessed thistle, dandelion, fennel, horsetail, raspberry, garlic, borage, hops, poke, echinacea and more.
LIVER
Herbs include: milk thistle, astragalus, bupleurum, fo-ti, ginseng, ginger, garlic, schizandra, wormwood, mugwort, turmeric, celandine, fumitory, yarrow, dandelion, gotu kola, burdock, licorice, fennel, and berberine.
LONGEVITY
Herbs include: ashwagandha, shilijit, vitex, motherwort, passion flower, St. John’s wort, kava, sage, ginseng, garlic, hawthorn, soy, saw palmetto, green tea, valerian, echinacea, gotu kola, devil’s claw, ginkgo, elder, Siberian ginseng, reishi, maca, pine bark, golden root, horny goat weed, dandelion, artichoke, black cohosh, chamomile, peppermint, and red wine.
LUPUS
Herbs include: licorice, cordyceps, alfalfa, milk thistle, echinacea, schisandra, olive leaf, bupleurum, goldenseal, pau d’arco, black currant oil, turmeric, red clover and gotu kola.
MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
Types include: Shiitake (Lentinula), Reishi (Ganoderma), Maitake (Grifola), Enokitake (Flammulina), Cordyceps, Lion's mane (Hericium), Polyporus, Trametes, Portobello, and Himematsutake.
MENOPAUSE
Herbs include: soy, licorice, wild yam, dong quai, ginseng, vitex, dandelion, fenugreek, hops, nettles, red clover, raspberry, hawthorn, lemon balm, witch hazel, passionflower, sage, black cohosh, burdock, motherwort, St. John's wort, ginger, oat, echinacea, calendula, evening primrose oil and fennel.
MEN'S HERBS
Issues: prostate health, erectile dysfunction, alternatives to Viagra, exercise, and overall health and virility. Herbs include: saw palmetto, arnica, calendula, chamomile, Echinacea, fennel, ginger, peppermint, tea-tree oil, valerian, yarrow, pygeum, pumpkin seeds, nettle, burdock, licorice, marshmallow, sarsaparilla, citrus pectin, fava bean, ginkgo, anise, cardamom, cinnamon, ginseng, oat, muira pauma, ashwagandha, guarana and tribulus.
MENSTRUATION
Herbs include: vitex, dong quai, black cohosh, evening primrose, feverfew, calendula, lavender, licorice, comfrey, tea-tree oil, ginger, chamomile, red clover, cramp bark, valerian, skullcap, passion flower, yarrow, angelica, cinnamon, saw palmetto, blue cohosh, raspberry leaf, pennyroyal, and peony root.
MIND/MEMORY
Herbs include: ginkgo, anise, blue cohosh, ginseng, rosemary, bee pollen, brahmi, gotu kola, and laurel.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Herbs include: turmeric, black currant oil, flaxseed, ginkgo, chlorella, echinacea, Siberian ginseng, burdock, pau d'arco, chaparral, garlic, sarsaparilla, and goldenseal.
MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM
Herbs include: black mustard, cayenne, chickweed, lavender, lobelia, myrrh, sassafras, white mustard, willow bark, arnica, kava, wormwood, black cohosh, ginger, dandelion, devil's claw, yucca, comfrey, and many more.
NAUSEA
Herbs include; ginger, basil, peppermint, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, fennel, patchouli, and spearmint.
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Herbs include: meadowsweet, black cohosh, wild yam, willow, devil's claw, ginger, nettles, ginkgo, dandelion, burdock, turmeric, yucca, hawthorn, elderflower, peppermint, yarrow, garlic, cayenne, boswellia, evening primrose, flaxseed, borage, yucca, feverfew, and bromelain.
OSTEOPOROSIS
Herbs include: dong quai, licorice, unicorn root, black cohosh, fennel, false unicorn root, wild yam, red clover, saw palmetto, hops, alfalfa, kudzu, horsetail, evening primrose, nettle, black pepper, soy, purslane, bugleweed, kale, jute, and more.
OVARIAN CYSTS
Herbs include: vitex, black cohosh, gymnema sylvestre, dandelion, black walnut, clove, colloidal silver, neem, wormwood, ginger, milk thistle, wild yam, black haw, licorice, saw palmetto, peony root, hops, dandelion and red root.
PAIN/INFLAMMATION
Herbs include: arnica, evening primrose oil, echinacea, bupleurum, willow bark, juniper, feverfew, ginger, meadow sweet, valerian, hypericum, wild yam, cayenne, kava, devil's claw, licorice, and others.
PARASITES
Herbs include: goldenseal, basil, barberry, astragalus, Oregon grape root, black walnut, clove, elecampane, garlic, echinacea, turmeric, fenugreek, wormwood, anise, gentian, garlic, ginger, slippery elm, celandine, and cubeb. Please see the blog.
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Herbs include: evening primrose, kava, St. John's wort, ginkgo, fava bean, belladonna, henbane, thornapple, oat, passion flower, and jimson weed.
PETS, HERBS FOR
Herbs include: alfalfa, burdock, catnip, comfrey, dandelion, fennel, garlic, red clover, parsley, thyme, wormwood, goldenseal, arnica, mullein, calendula, slippery elm, licorice, and rosemary.
PHYTOSTEROLS (Hormonally active plants)
Herbs include: flaxseed, wild yam, dong quai, licorice, unicorn, black cohosh, saw palmetto, ginseng, evening primrose oil, sarsaparilla, fenugreek, vitex, goat's rue, rhubarb, yucca, black cohosh, and soy.
PMS
Herbs include: false unicorn root, black haw, milk thistle, dong quai, Siberian ginseng, evening primrose oil, vitex, black currant oil, raspberry, cramp bark, safflower, borage, cranberry, tea tree, uva ursi, kelp, bromelain, and soy.
PREGNANCY
Herbs include: raspberry, nettles, lemon balm, red clover, ginger, blue cohosh, squaw vine, false unicorn, soy, and too many contraindicated herbs to mention.
PSORIASIS
Herbs include: aloe vera, flax, goldenseal, sarsaparilla, licorice, chamomile, dandelion, burdock, yellow dock, cayenne, angelica, oat, purslane, lavender, milk thistle, cleavers, and bishop's weed.
RAYNAUD'S DISEASE
Herbs include: butcher's broom, gotu kola, ginger, cayenne, gingko, garlic, and evening primrose oil, borage, mustard, Indian snake root, and more.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Herbs include: nettle, thyme, comfrey, fenugreek, mullein, rosemary, horseradish, elecampane, lungwort, soapwort, Iceland moss, ribwort plantain, coltsfoot, marshmallow, cayenne, licorice, lobelia, wild cherry bark, usnea, pleurisy root, grindelia, goldenseal, echinacea, astragalus, peppermint, forskolin, osha, garlic, eucalyptus, and many more.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Herbs include: cayenne, turmeric, devil's claw, feverfew, ginger, yucca, licorice, ginseng, and supplements such as DHEA and EFA's (essential fatty acids).
SEAWEEDS
Varieties include: kelp, agar-agar, wakame, arame, dulse, hijiki (hiziki), kombu, nori, irish moss (carrageen), bladderwrack, corsican, sea lettuce (green laver), purple laver and more.
SENIORS, HERBS FOR
Herbs include: vitamin E, probiotics, ginkgo, hawthorn, gotu kola, licorice, marshmallow, cayenne, black cohosh, angelica, wild yam, nettles, dandelion, motherwort, Siberian ginseng, garlic, chamomile, lavender, astragalus, echinacea, ginseng, valerian and many more.
SEXUAL VITALITY (formerly Aphrodisiacs)
Herbs include: ginseng, nettle, onions, garlic, damiana, sarsaparilla, saw palmetto, ginkgo, and cinnamon, Siberian ginseng, ginger, vitex, cordyceps, dong quai, soy, black cohosh, maca, passion flower, and muira pauma (potency wood).
Also see: (Formerly published in my blog)
BLACK COHOSH
Part used: Rhizome and roots
Therapeutic action:
Antispasmodic, alterative, emmenagogue, diuretic, astringent, expectorant, diaphoretic, arterial and nervine sedative, cardiac stimulant, stomachic-tonic and an antiseptic antivenom.
As a cardiac stimulant, black cohosh root slightly depresses the heart rate while it increases the force of the pulse and equalizes circulation. It is a valuable emmenagogue in pelvic disturbances and uterine troubles as it effectively contracts the uterus and increases the menstrual flow. Black cohosh has a strong effect on the muscular system, and is used for various forms of rheumatism, arthritis, and neuralgia. It is a viable expectorant for acute chronic pulmonary and bronchial problems. Black cohosh exerts a tonic influence over the mucous and serous tissues, stimulating the secretions of the liver, kidneys and lymph. It also aids digestion. In parturition, black cohosh is helpful in initiating uterine contractions, checking hemorrhage and allaying the nervousness and after pains of delivery.
Medicinal uses:
Insomnia, headache (back of the head, at the base of the brain), rheumatism, chorea, amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, subinvolution, spinal irritation, pelvic disturbances, uterine troubles, apoplexy, eruptive diseases (smallpox, etc.), whooping cough, cholera, periodical convulsive fits, epilepsy, nervous excitability, asthma, tremors of delirium, spasmodic affections, consumption, cough, scrofula, neuralgia, hysteria, fatty heat, acute and chronic bronchitis, phthisis, dyspepsia, uterine hemorrhage, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbago, peritonitis, seminal emissions, nerve inflammation, ulcers, dropsy, spinal meningitis, liver and kidney troubles, poisonous insect and snake bites.
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Preparation:
Fluid extract, infusion, powder, solid extract, syrup and tincture.
Dosage:
Black cohosh is a very potent agent and an overdose will produce nausea and vomiting.
SAW PALMETTO:
Native to North America, Saw Palmetto berries are used for the treatment of various urinary problems in men, and for breast disorders in women. This plant is reported to exert an antiestrogenic effect, which some researchers say could be more important than any of it other actions. It does have antiandrogenic, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, expectorant, immune stimulant, and urinary antiseptic effects as well. Some investigators believe that its antiestrogenic effect may be more important than any of its other actions. Saw Palmetto is mainly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. An enlarged prostate (BPH) is thought to be caused by an increase in the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate and this herb inhibits that conversion. Saw Palmetto also works synergistically with zinc and essential fatty acids.
Saw Palmetto Uses & Scientific Evidence For
Today Germany's Commission E recommends Saw Palmetto as an accepted medical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). New Zealand, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, as well as other European countries, use Saw Palmetto and is regarded as the gold standard against which new prostate drugs must prove themselves. Saw Palmetto does not just relieve symptoms, but it actually has been shown to shrink and retard the enlarged prostate. It is also used for treating prostatitis (prostate infection). Using Saw Palmetto may also enhance sexual functioning and sexual desire. Due to its inhibiting the conversion of testosterone it may also inhibit hair loss. It is also used to treat acne, bladder inflammation, breast enlargement or reduction, bronchitis, cough, diabetes, digestive aid, diarrhea, high blood pressure, hormone imbalances (estrogen or testosterone), impotence, indigestion, menstrual pain, migraine headache, muscle or intestinal spasms, ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, polycystic ovarian syndrome, postnasal drip, and uterine or vaginal disorders.
Saw Palmetto Safety & Interaction Information
Saw Palmetto comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. The recommended dosage of Saw Palmetto is 160 mg twice a day of an extract standardized to contain 85 to 95atty acids and sterols; however, a single dose of 320 mg seems to be just as effective. Taking more than the recommended dose does not produce better results.
At recommended dosage levels, Saw Palmetto is considered safe. There can be slight effects such as headaches or gastrointestinal complaints if taken on an empty stomach. Because of possible hormonal activity, this herb is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. Saw Palmetto may interfere with birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy in women. Because this herb may have activity on the body's response to estrogen, the effects of other agents believed to have estrogen-like properties may be altered. Possible examples include alfalfa, black cohosh, bloodroot, burdock, hops, kudzu, licorice, pomegranate, red clover, thyme, white horehound, and yucca (hint).
DONG QUAI:
Dong Quai has been called the "female ginseng" and is an excellent women's herb. It has been used for centuries in China for maintaining a healthy menstrual cycle. Dong Quai can help to build blood, maintain bowel regularity, relieve dryness, and improve general well-being. Dong Quai also helps to lower blood pressure and improves blood flow throughout the body. Dong Quai (sometimes referred to as Tang Kuai) has been used in Asia for thousands of years as a tonic for the female reproductive system. In fact, it ranks just below ginseng as the most popular herb in China and Japan.
How does Dong Quai work?
Most of the actions of Dong Quai depend on the presence of coumarins, phytosterols, polysaccharides and flavonoids. Dong Quai helps to promote uterine health and regulate the menstrual cycle. Coumarins dilate blood vessels, stimulating the central nervous system and increasing blood flow throughout the body. They may also relax the smooth muscles of the uterus, which would help to explain the herb's traditional use for menstrual cramps. Dong Quai is known as a beauty tonic. The herb has been found to benefit the complexion by improving circulation in the skin and by detoxifying, thus helping to clear blemishes. Dong Quai has also shown an inhibitory effect against many bacteria including hemolytic Streptoccoccus and Shigella. It has a mild sedative effect, and a pain relieving effect.
Health and beauty benefits of Dong Quai: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dong Quai has been used to help balance Blood and Chi in the body. In TCM, where there is an obstruction of Blood, there can be dis-ease and Dong Quai works to restore balance.
Dong Quai helps skin tone as it enriches the blood and improves circulation. Dong Quai is an important herb for women whose skin is sallow, dry and lacking a healthy glow. Astragalus is often used in combination with Dong Quai to further improve the circulation of Chi and blood in the skin making it more supple and healthy.
Dong Quai's reputation as a female tonic rests largely with its ability to reduce the symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and regulate the menstrual cycle and for its benefit to the skin and circulation. The herb's long-standing popularity for reducing menstrual cramps has been ascribed to its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic actionsDong Quai works best for stressed women who suffer hot flashes but are generally chilly. Dong Quai will help warm the woman and also help support the liver. Dong Quai also helps to counter fatigue, and lower blood pressure. It is a rich source of vitamin B12. It may therefore indirectly boost energy and lessen fatigue by increasing the number of red blood cells transporting oxygen throughout the body. Check the contraindications in the use of Dong Quai.
GINKGO BILOBA:
Ginkgo biloba extract has been used for centuries as part of the ancient Chinese pharmacopoeia in the treatment of respiratory ailments, cognitive impairment, and circulatory disorders. In recent years, Ginkgo has gained great worldwide acceptance for treatment of a number of medical conditions including tinnitus, cognitive decline in dementia, intermittent claudication, asthma, macular degeneration and, most recently, antidepressant induced sexual dysfunction.
DAMIANA:
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is reported to be an aphrodisiac, stimulant, mood elevator, and "tonic," and has been in use in the United States since 1874. Despite a paucity of research, it has reported testosterogenic activity, which may account for its traditional use by the Mayan people of Central America for enhancing sexual function in men and women.
POTENCYWOOD:
Also known as Muira puama or the Latin Liriosma ovata, potency wood is a shrub that has been used in South American folk medicine for treating decreased libido and erectile dysfunction. We have found mention of a French clinical study in 1990 in which Muira puama extract improved libido in 62f patients with lack of sexual desire. However, numerous citation database searches on Medline, Biosis, and others have not identified such a study, and few other data seem to be available on this plant. (LIKELY, THEY ARE NOT SEARCHING FOR IT UNDER THE RIGHT NAME. See: Brazilian Catuaba Bark, below.)
YOHIMBE:
Derived from the bark of the yohimbe tree (Pausinystalia yohimbe), Yohimbine's primary action is to increase blood flow to erectile tissue, and is FDA approved for treating male erectile dysfunction. Although several studies have demonstrated some efficacy in men, there are relatively few clinical trials including women. However, Gitlin reports that Yohimbine has been found to diminish ASD in men and women. It can cause increased levels of anxiety and agitation, and the Physician's Desk Reference suggests that patients with psychiatric disorders should not use this product. This opinion has been challenged by Gitlin, as there seems to be little evidence to support the statement. Jacobsen suggests that this contraindication "appears to be based upon concerns of potentially adverse cholinergic and adrenergic interactive effects that may more commonly occur with the tricyclic antidepressants." Except in some cases of noncompliance from its side effects, Yohimbine has been used successfully to treat ASD. Side effects may include hypertension, headache, increased heart rate, dizziness, urinary urgency and sweating. Dosages range from 5.4 milligram tablets once to three times daily.
PYGEUM:
Pygeum africanum is a large evergreen tree found in central and southern Africa. The extracts from the pygeum bark contain several compounds helpful in prostate health. Pygeum extracts have been used for more than 30 years in France, Germany, and Austria for patients suffering with prostate enlargement. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate that occurs in most men over 60, can lead to urinary frequency and nocturia (waking up at night to go to the bathroom).
BEE POLLEN:
Bee pollen is a dense source of protein and is considered to be a complete food. It is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, protein, amino acids, hormones, enzymes and fats. It has long been used to increase energy and mental alertness, slow down the aging process and retain youthful energy. It is frequently taken by athletes to increase performance levels.
Brazilian Catuaba Bark (Juniperis brasilinsis):
Actions: Aphrodisiac, nervine, tonic.
Common Use: The historic traditional use of this herbal tonic is legendary. Many say it is the most famous of all the Brazilian aphrodisiac plants. It is a strong tonic and nervous system fortifier. It is known for its general capability of giving strength and relieving fatigue. The effect is pronounced in men, especially as a libido enlivener. Many songs praising its wonders have been sung by the Brazilian Indians. It is often used in combination with Muira Puama for tonifying the male sexual and urinary organs, specifically as an aphrodisiac and for impotence. It has reported benefits in relieving insomnia from hypertension, restless sleeping patterns, and even in helping to arrest failing memory. There is a saying in South America that says, " Until a father is 60, the son is his; after that the son is Catuaba's." It is said that regular consumption of Catuaba bark over a period of time leads first to erotic dreams, which are later followed by increased libido. Catuaba is considered an "innocent" aphrodisiac, meaning no adverse side effects have been reported in its use.
Peruvian Maca Root (Lepidium Meyenii):
Actions: Nutritive, Aphrodisiac, Tonic, Adaptogen
Common Use: Peruvian Maca root, or Amazon Ginseng as it is sometimes referred to, is a vegetable root or tuber, related to the potato and the Mexican Wild Yam. Maca root has been used by the native Peruvians since before the time of the Incas for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. It contains significant amounts of amino acids, complex carbohydrates, vitamins B1, B2, B12, C and E and minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and iron. This herb has been traditionally used to increase energy, vitality, stamina and endurance in athletes, promote mental clarity, as an aphrodisiac for both men and women, for male impotence, menstrual irregularities and female hormone imbalances, including menopause. Due to the number of steroidal glycosides present in Maca root it is gaining popualrity amongst weight lifters and body builders as a natural alternative to anabolic steroids. 20 to 45 drops 2-3 times daily. Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.
ROYAL JELLY:
This light colored, highly nutritious, gelatinous substance is what bees make and use to stimulate the growth and development of larvae chosen to be queen bees, who feed exclusively on royal jelly. As a nutritional supplement it is taken to prolong youth, increase longevity, boost energy levels, support the adrenal glands, help in weight loss programs, combat fatigue and boost performance. Royal Jelly is a rich source of complete protein, containing all essential amino acids, certain fatty acids, enzymes, minerals and B vitamins, especially pantothenic acid, which is helpful for many metabolic processes. Chinese Schizandra Berry (Schizandra Chinensis)
Actions: Tonic, adaptogen, aphrodisiac, mild stimulant, deep immune activator, antioxidant.
Common Use: Schizandra fruits or berries contain various lignans, mainly schizandrins, these lignans have been found to prevent liver damage, stimulate liver repair, and stimulate normal liver functioning. These properties appear to be related to the various antioxidant abilities of the various schizandrins. Schizandra also helps in digestion, regulating gastric acid release. Other studies have shown that extracts of schizandra are stimulating to the central nervous system and are cholinergic. There have been numerous reports on schizandra's ability to quicken reflexes, increase work efficiency, control anger and combat neurasthenias (headaches, insomnia, dizziness, palpitations). Other reports have mentioned increased cognitive function and increased memory. A recent study concluded that schizandra may be a useful herb to reverse depression, particularly that due to adrenergic exhaustion. Recent research studies have indicated that schizandra has numerous biological activities, including: anti-bacterial, mild stimulant, liver protective, anti-depressant, antioxidant, adaptogen and cardiac tonic. In Oriental Medicine, schizandra is recommended for the lungs, liver and kidneys, including as an aphrodisiac. Schizandra is also a registered medicine in Russia for vision problems since the herb has been found to prevent eye fatigue and increase acuity.
Indian Sida Cordifolia (Sida Cordifolia)
Actions: Circulatory stimulant, vasodilator, aphrodisiac, CNS stimulant.
Common Uses: Sida Cordifolia or Country Mallow as it is often referred, is considered a very valuable herb in Ayurveda. It is popular amongst Ayurvedic physicians as an antipyretic in febrile and infectious diseases and also as an aphrodisiac. Sida Cordifolia contains ephedrine alkaloids common to the Chinese plant Ma-Huang but in lesser quantities. It is considered a weaker cardiovascular and nervous system stimulant than Ma-Huang and it contains other broncodilating properties which are not found in Ma-Huang. 10 to 25 drops twice daily or as needed. Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.Vitamins, Minerals, and Trace Elements - all are important especially B-complex, folic acid, selenium, manganese, and zinc Antioxidants - coenzyme Q10, vitamin C, selenium, grape seed extract Essential Fatty Acids - omega-3 (DHA and EPA), omega-6 (GLA);
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SKIN
Herbs include: burdock, calendula, cleavers, nettles, red clover, yellow dock, chamomile, sarsaparilla, licorice, comfrey, echinacea, dandelion, chickweed, evening primrose, St. John's wort, witch hazel, prickly pear, gotu kola, marshmallow, walnut, milk thistle, green tea, aloe, walnut, khella, and many more.
SMOKING, QUITTING
Herbs include: gentian, chamomile, calamus, ephedra, ginseng, oatstraw, lobelia, sassafras, valerian, and green tea.
STIMULANTS
Herbs include: kola, guarana, ephedra, ginkgo, ginseng, gotu kola, cayenne, cloves, peppermint, prickly ash, Virginia snakeroot, mate, and more.
SURGICAL RECOVERY
Herbs include: Siberian ginseng, astragalus, nettle, dandelion, gotu kola, aloe, echinacea, St. John's wort, alfalfa, garlic, ginkgo, red clover, dong quai, horsetail, goldenseal, reishi, turmeric, cayenne, kava, ginger, and many more.
THYROID
Herbs include: bladderwrack, rehmannia, ginseng, nettle, guggul, bugleweed, lemon balm, self-heal, kelp, verbena and more.
TRAVELERS, HERBS FOR
Herbs include: tea-tree oil, Echinacea, ginger, ginkgo, lavender, milk thistle, valerian, calendula, arnica, St. John's wort, nettle, chamomile, clove, garlic, bee balm, reishi, peppermint, aloe, witch hazel, plantain, citronella, basil, and chickweed.
ULCERS
Herbs include: ginger, licorice, yellow root, banana, calendula, chamomile, garlic, gentian, bilberry, meadowsweet, turmeric, slippery elm, marshmallow, goldenseal, yarrow, flax, cabbage, rhubarb, cinnamon, thyme, wormwood, turkey rhubarb, myrrh, green tea, cankerroot, sage, and wild geranium.
URINARY TRACT
Herbs include: uva ursi, horse chestnut, dandelion, saw palmetto, kava kava, buchu, burdock, juniper, marshmallow, rose hips, goldenseal, cranberry, cornsilk, gravel root, garlic, hydrangea, Indian kidney tea, goldenrod, licorice, nettle, pygeum, and gotu kola.
UTERINE FIBROIDS
Herbs include: raspberry, yarrow, goldenseal, ginger, stone root, motherwort, ladies mantle, partridge berry, white dead nettle, black cohosh, blue cohosh, vitex, lobelia, licorice, and many more.
VAGINITIS
Herbs include: garlic, tea-tree oil, cardamom, goldenseal, comfrey, lavender, yellow dock, apple cider vinegar, licorice, calendula, plantain, black cohosh, pasque flower, thyme, Echinacea, yarrow, cleavers, myrrh, astragalus, burdock, cranberry, pau d' arco, purslane, goldenrod, ivy, and sage.
VARICOSE VEINS
Herbs include: gotu kola, horse chestnut, butcher's broom, bilberry, yarrow, gingko, hawthorn, prickly ash, St. John's wort, Rue, witch hazel and more.
WEIGHT LOSS
Herbs include: garcinia, licorice, cayenne, plantain, mate, ephedra, kola nut, cassia, cascara sagrada, kelp, green tea, dandelion, white willow and senna.
WOMEN'S HERBS
Herbs include: vitex, lemon balm, cramp bark, chamomile, St. John's wort, angelica, dandelion, peppermint, raspberry, lavender, cranberry, nettles, evening primrose, passionflower, sage, wild yam, black cohosh, shepherd's purse, garlic, linden, squawvine, motherwort, blue cohosh, dong quai, blessed thistle, and soy.
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JOB'S TEARS:
Inhibits the growth of and kills cancer cells. The seeds strengthen the spleen and are used for edema, diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis and difficult urination. This herb is added to medicinal formulas to regulate fluid retention and counteract inflammation. It is very good for all conditions and diseases associated with edema and inflammation, including phlegm, rheumatic and arthritic conditions or abscesses of either the lungs or the intestines.
A tea from the boiled seeds is consumed as part of a treatment to cure warts. It is also used in the treatment of lobar pneumonia, appendicitis, rheumatoid arthritis, beriberi, and difficult urination. The roots have been used in the treatment of menstrual disorders. The FDA has approved testing for it's use in new cancer therapies.
Currently going through testing, the Kanglaite Injection is a new effective diphasic anti-cancer medicine prepared by extracting with modern technology the active anti-cancer component from the Coix Seed, to form an advanced dosage form for intravenous and intra- arterial perfusion.
It has been proven experimentally and clinically that the Kanglaite Injection has a broad spectrum of anti-tumor and anti-metastasis action in hepatic cancer and pulmonary cancer, along with the action of enhancing host immunity.
The Kanglaite Injection can reduce the toxicity of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, relieve cancerous pain, improve cachexia, and raise the quality of life in advanced cancer victims. As a fat emulsion, the Kanglaite Injection can provide patients with high-energy nutrients with little toxicity.
Some of the latest research also shows that Job's tears is immunostimulating, induces interferon, bronchodialates, lowers blood sugar; reduces muscle spasms and is an anti-convulsant. Job's Tears Stimulates respiration in small doses and inhibits it in higher doses; reduces arterial plaque. Also called: Adlay, Chinese Pearl Barley, Coix lacryma-jobi.
Loaded with B vitamins, calcium, Iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, plus MANY other vitamins, minerals and constituents.
Note: Whenever the FDA approves a food for study in the creation of new drugs, you can bet the cost of the extract taken from a whole food will become astronomical. Buy the chinese pearl barley. Eat it for breakfast in the morning.
WORMWOOD:
Expels roundworms, aids in weak digestion, tonic, anthelmintic (vermifuge, antiparasitic), nervine, counteracts the effects of poisonous plants, anti-inflammatory, anti-bilious, a source of the malaria drug artemisinin (also called artemesin). Wormwood is used for all problems within the digestive system, as well as liver and bladder ailments. The dried leaves are placed in the sleeping pillows of cats and dogs to repel fleas and ticks. Wormwood can be habit-forming. It is not recommended for long term use.
It promotes menstruation and will help with menstrual cramps. Other traditional uses include treating liver problems, joint pain, digestive discomfort, loss of appetite, insomnia, epilepsy. The leaves and flowers, and the essential oil extracted from them are the parts used medicinally.
Also used in the treatment of dyspepsia, esophageal reflux and irritable bowel syndrome.
Other: Called Absinthe, Absinthium, and Madderwort, Artemisia Annua, Artemisia Absinthium, Silver King Artemisia, Ajenjo, Old Woman, Sweet Annie, et cetera.
BLACK WALNUT:
Rids the body of internal parasites, good for ringworm, herpes and impetigo, anthelmintic, destroys worms and parasites, alterative, anti-fungal, helps in killing warts, burns up excessive toxins and fatty material while it helps balance sugar levels, treats valley fever and candida albicans (yeast infections), used to treat dysentery, plus MUCH MUCH MORE.
Other: Folic acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Chromium, Iron, Protein, Vitamin C,
Also called: Juglans nigra
PUMPKIN SEEDS:
Very efficient in expelling both tape and round worms, rich source of zinc and magnesium.
HYSSOP:
Anthelmintic, effective in riding the body of worms, strengthens the immune system, tonic, spoken about in the bible and my start to the study of medicinal herbs.
POMEGRANATE:
Parts used are the rind, bark and root, specific remedy for tape worm infestation.
BLUE VERVAIN:
Will often expel worms when nothing else works, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic.
SENNA LEAF:
A mild and effective laxative, excellent for expelling worms, works best when combined with other anthelmintic herbs, effectively cleanses the elimination system, vermifuge.
CHAPARRAL:
Blood cleanser, cleanse the lower bowel, tones peristaltic muscles, tones up the system and rebuilds the tissue, works fast for difficult conditions, strong antioxidant and pain-killer.
BAYBERRY BARK:
Stimulant, tonic, astringent, tones up digestion, loosens phlegm and helps dispel it from the body, helps stop internal hemorrhage, loosens obstructions in the intestinal tract.
BROCCOLI:
Among other things, broccoli has relatively high concentrations of sulforaphane, a compound that turns on detoxifying enzymes in the body (SN: 3/21/92, p. 183). Indeed, over the past few years researchers at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore have demonstrated that in animals exposed to chemical carcinogens, diets rich in sulforaphane dramatically cut cancer development.
TANSY:
Used for expelling worms, tonic, stimulant. Treats dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). When used with lobelia, treats tetanus in absence of medical help. Tansy is a powerful herb that should be avoided or used only under strict medical supervision.
GARLIC:
Whole books have been written about garlic, an herb affectionately called "the stinking rose" in light of its numerous therapeutic benefits. A member of the lily or Allium family, which also includes onions, garlic is rich in a variety of powerful sulfur-containing compounds including thiosulfinates (of which the best known compound is allicin), sulfoxides (among which the best known compound is alliin), and dithiins (in which the most researched compound is ajoene). While these compounds are responsible for garlic's characteristically pungent odor, they are also the source of many of its health-promoting effects. In addition, garlic is an excellent source of vitamin B6, and a very good source of vitamin C and the trace minerals, selenium and manganese.
CAT'S CLAW (Uncaria Tomentosa):
Old bile and undigested fats can line the intestine and block absorption of vital nutrients. Cat's Claw helps scrub the old material away, disrupting Candida and parasites, supporting healthy microflora and facilitating complete assimilation of nutrients and a more thorough disposal of toxins. Gradually, this helps promote digestion and reduces gas. Cat's Claw is wildcrafted from the Peruvian rainforests in a way which preserves the root stock and continued growth of the plant. The use of this slow-growing vine dates back to the ancient Inca. Medical studies in Austria, Italy, Germany, Hungary, England and Peru have explored it's unique phytonutrient values for promoting overall health, especially support of the immune system in its fight of cancer and viruses. It provides unique, previously unknown phytonutrients and synergistic combinations which support T-Lymphocytes and macrophages for a "pronounced enhancement of phagocytosis", the immune system's dissolving of invaders. It also exhibits support for antileukemic effects .. walls. The immune system seems better able to specifically target cellular mutations and inhibit their development. Studies of Cat's Claw are also yielding favorable reviews in regard to longevity, grey hair returning to original color, arthritis, sinus and ear infections, diabetes, Crohn's, leaky bowel syndrome, canker sores, allergies and asthma, cirrhosis, prostatitis, hemorrhoids, inflammations, ulcers, herpes and other viral infections. Cat's Claw delivers strong antioxidant protection from radiation and toxins.
GRAVIOLA:
In an 1976 plant screening program by the National Cancer Institute, graviola leaves and stem showed active toxicity against cancer cells and researchers have been following up on these findings since. Thus far, specific acetogenins in graviola and/or extracts of graviola have been reported to be selectively toxic in vitro to these types of tumor cells: lung carcinoma cell lines; human breast solid tumor lines; prostate adenocarcinoma; pancreatic carcinoma cell lines; colon adenocarcinoma cell lines; liver cancer cell lines; human lymphoma cell lines; and multi-drug resistant human breast adenocarcinoma. Researchers in Taiwan reported in 2003 that the main graviola acetogenin, annonacin, was highly toxic to ovarian, cervical, breast, bladder and skin cancer cell lines at very low dosages saying; "... annonacin is a promising anti-cancer agent and worthy of further animal studies and, we would hope, clinical trials."
SPIRULINA:
Phytonutrients for endurance, stamina and mental power. Chlorophyll for cleansing. A full spectrum of trace minerals from the sea. Carotenes, enzymatic pigments, essential fatty acids and sulfur-based phytonutrients support body's guarding against viruses and cancer. Balancing and energizing - for endurance & stamina. Considered a longevity food.
Spirulina has twice the B-12 content of liver, it has 25 times more carotene than carrots, it is aquatically cultivated and organically grown, it is 2 to 6 times higher in iron than beef liver, it contains more antioxidants than regular whole food, it has the highest protein content of any natural food (average 65%), it is easily digestible with all essential amino acids.
A full range of Amino Acids, Enzymatic Pigments, Chlorophyll (green), Phycocyanin (blue) & Carotenes (yellow, orange, brown), Sulfur-based Phytonutrients, numerous other Phytonutrients, Vitamins, Minerals & Trace Elements, Essential Fatty Acids including GLA & Omega-3, plus the long-energizing carbohydrate Rhamnose.
It contains a rich spectrum of available proteins and is the richest source of beta-carotene and mixed carotenoids in the world.
It is rich in GLA, important B complexes and natural vitamin E, along with Calcium, Iron and other essential chelated minerals and trace elements.
Spirulina is natures richest whole-food source of the entire anti-oxidant spectrum including: beta-carotene, vit. E, selenium, methionine, cysteine, super oxide dismutase, glutathionine Peroxides, copper, manganese, zinc, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, and B-6. It is the only source of phycocyanin, an immune stimulant.
Spirulina is nature's richest whole food source of biochelated organic iron. It's 58 times richer than raw spinach and 28 times richer than raw beef liver.
Spirulina is nature's richest source of vitamin E. It's 3 times higher than raw wheat germ, and its action in the body is 49% greater than that of synthetic vitamin E.
Spirulina is nature's richest source of beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) it's 25 times higher than raw carrots!
Beta-carotene in Spirulina is completely non-toxic, even in mega doses.
Spirulina is nature's richest source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). It's 3 times richer than evening primrose! The polyunsaturated oils in spirulina contain 21% GLA (GLA is the active ingredient in evening primrose oil - evening primrose oil contains up to 10% GLA.)
Spirulina is a rich whole food source of chlorophyll - equal to that of alfalfa or wheat-grass.
Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of complete protein.
CHLORELLA:
Japanese studies have shown chlorella's triple-layer cell wall to be absorbent of the toxic metals (mercury, cadmium and lead), facilitating their removal from the body. Other studies of chlorella show it helps build blood, boosts the immune system, has anticancer factors, and promotes stamina and healing. Promotes oxygenation and circulation in the extremities. Considered a gem of longevity foods due to CGF (chlorella growth factor) a unique facilitator of life at the core of the cell.
Chlorophyll, carotenes, enzymatic pigments, vitamins, minerals, EFAs, fiber, complete amino acids and germanium.
ORANGES:
Oranges CURE many kinds of cancer. Yet, the way their reason has it, if you state something CURES cancer, that substance automatically becomes a drug. Therefore, others are allowed to call it a "prevention". First, let's get real for a moment. Second, what's the reason? -- And why, food or drug fuckstration???
PAU D'ARCO:
"Lapacho (also known as Pau D'Arco, Ipe Roxa, and Taheebo) is used in the alternative treatment of cancer, AIDS, and Candida Albicans overgrowth and fungal problems as well as other diseases of the immune system. Moreover, lapacho is highly valued for it's ability to detoxify the body, particularly, the liver, kidneys, and the intestinal tract. It also helps babies cope with food allergies, and intestinal cramps. Research on lapacho in South America claims that it helps reduce counter-reactions to antibiotics, allowing other medicines to work effectively in reducing the danger of toxic effects upon the liver. In other words, it can be used with other medicines and minimize their side effects."
ELECAMPAGNE:
Kings' describes it thus: "Elecampane is an aromatic stimulant and tonic and is said to be expectorant, emmenagogue, diuretic, and diaphoretic. It is much used in chronic pulmonary affections, weakness of the digestive organs, hepatic torpor, atonic dyspepsia, with flatus, and internally and externally in tetter, itch, and other cutaneous diseases. The alcoholic extract, combined with powdered extract of Liquorice, Benzoic acid, Sanguinaria and morphine, forms a lozenge or pill very valuable in chronic catarrhal, bronchial, and all pulmonary irritations. One drop of the oil of Stillingia may be added to eachlozenge for bronchial and laryngeal affections. Night-sweats are relieved by Inula, as are some cases of humid asthma, and by its tonic properties, it tends to sustain the strength of the patient in chronic disorders of the respiratory tract. Helenin is accredited with a fatal action upon the tubercle bacillus. Inula is somewhat slow in action, and should be used for quite a time to get its full action. That it is an important remedy in irritation of the trachea and bronchiae is now well established. It is adapted to cases with free and abundant expectoration, teasing cough and pain beneath the sternum, conditions frequent in la grippe and the severer forms of colds."
ROSEMARY:
The wonderful smell of rosemary is often associated with good food and great times. But it could just as easily be associated with good health. Rosemary contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion. Rosemary also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks. In addition, rosemary has been shown to increase the blood flow to the head and brain, improving concentration. So, the next time you enhance the flavor of some special dish with rosemary, congratulate yourself for a wise as well as delicious choice.
SWEDISH BILBERRY (Huckleberry) Sweden (Vaccinium Myrtillus L.):
A source of 15 different anthocyanicides, pycnogenol-like substances. Provides nutritional building blocks for eyesight - especially night vision. Nutrients valuable for strengthening capillaries and protecting against varicose veins. Supports arterial health and optimal circulation. Super-synergist with vitamin C, pycnogenols and other bioflavonoids for synthesis of collagen and mucopolysaccharides, resulting in more firm & youthful connective tissue, producing smoother skin and solid general structural support. Also useful in eye strain, diabetic cataracts, easy bruising and bleeding gums.
Wintergreen Leaf (Gaultheria procumbens): Wintergreen is strongly anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and soothing to the digestive system. It is an effective remedy for rheumatic and arthritic problems and, taken as a tea, it relieves flatulence and colic. It reestablishes fundamental flow patterns. It heals chronic mucus discharge. It is diuretic and astringent but increases menses and lactation. The essential oil, in the form of a liniment or ointment, brings relief to inflamed, swollen, or sore muscles, ligaments, and joints, and can also prove valuable in treating neurological conditions such as sciatica and trigeminal neuralgia. The oil is sometimes used to treat cellulitis, a bacterial infection causing skin to become inflamed. The Inuit of Labrador and other native peoples eat the berries raw, and use the leaves to treat headaches, aching muscles and sore throat. The methyl salicylate found in wintergreen leaves is closely related to salicylic acid. Accordingly, the leaf tea is given for the same conditions treated by aspirin, such as colds, flu, fever, muscle pain, arthritis and rheumatism. It has also been used to treat asthma and skin problems. In contrast to aspirin, small amounts relieve stomach indigestion instead of causing it. Native Americans chewed wintergreen leaves to improve their breathing while carrying loads or running and on long treks. In some regions, Early American settlers had their children chew the roots for 6 weeks every spring to reduce tooth decay. They also steeped the berries in brandy for a winter tonic. It is a skin softener that will smooth rough, callused skin. In liniments, it eases muscular, arthritic and rheumatic pains and is readily absorbed into skin. It's a popular flavoring for toothpaste and other dental preparations.
Peppermint Leaf:
Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris): All above-ground parts of the plant are useful. It can be used fresh, or dried for later use. Make it into a tincture, an infusion, or an ointment for topical use. Internally, selfheal has been used in Western medicine for hemorrhage and to decrease excessive menstruation. Externally in Western medicine, used for minor injuries, sores, burns, bruises, sore throat, mouth inflammations, and hemorrhoids (whole plant). The juice of a crushed stem or two will soothe nettle stings, minor bouts with poison ivy, insect bites and stings. Because it contains the compound rosmarinic acid, it is used for treatment of Graves Disease as it helps suppress thyroid hormone production. Self-heal contains substances that are diuretic and act against tumors. Lab tests indicate it may also be antibiotic, hypotensive and antimutagenic in action. In making an oil infusion let the plants wilt for a full day to increase the shelf life of the oil. Research: A 1993 Canadian study regarding HIV-1 found that a purified extract of Selfheal was able to significantly inhibit HIV-1 replication with very low toxicity. The extract was able to inhibit HIV-1 in both lymph and blood. Although prunellin was unable to prevent HIV-1 infection when cells were pretreated with the purified herbal extract, the virus’ ability to cause infection was dramatically decreased when it was saturated with prunellin. The purified extract was also able to block cell-to-cell transmission of HIV-1. Moreover, the extract was also able to interfere with the ability of HIV-1 to bind to CD4 cells. The researchers suggest that the purified extract antagonizes HIV-1 infection of susceptible cells by preventing viral attachment to the CD4 receptor.
Spearmint leaf(Mentha spicata): Spearmint is a commonly used domestic herbal remedy. A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments. The leaves should be harvested when the plant is just coming into flower, and can be dried for later use. The stems are macerated and used as a poultice on bruises. Both the essential oil and the stems are used in remedies for cancer. A poultice prepared from the leaves is said to remedy tumors. Spearmint is still listed in the Hungarian Pharmacopoeia as a medicine.
Eucalyptus Oil:
Essential oils such as tea tree and eucalyptus oils have recently gained acceptance as safe and effective antiseptics.3 Their potent bactericidal activity has already been proven in in vitro and clinical trials.
In an animal study, topical eucalyptus oil enhanced the absorption of topical 5-fluorouracil, a medication used to treat cancer.
See: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/druginfo/natural/patient-eucalyptus.html
Research shows eucalyptus oil kills fungus found in humans.
Cayenne Pepper:
Cayenne pepper is one of nature's most healing and therapeutic foods.
Capsaicin is the most active ingredient in cayenne pepper and is used topically to treat everything from osteoarthritis to cancer. Capsaicin contains other important ingredients such as carotenoids, vitamins A and C, and flavonoids.
According to the University of Maryland:
Native Americans have used cayenne (or red pepper) as both food and medicine for at least 9,000 years. The hot and spicy taste of cayenne pepper is primarily due to an ingredient known as capsaicin. Although it tastes hot, capsaicin actually stimulates a region of the brain that lowers body temperature.
Pain Control: Capsaicin in cayenne pepper has very powerful pain-relieving properties when applied to the surface of the skin.
One of the many benefits of Cayenne pepper is its ability to naturally kill parasites living in the accumulated waste of a colon.
Cumin (Powder):
Cumin is perhaps the most endowed of all spices in terms of health benefits.
Cumin seeds resemble caraway seeds, being oblong in shape, longitudinally ridged, and yellow-brown in color. This is not surprising as both cumin and caraway, as well as parsley and dill, belong to the same plant family (Umbelliferae).
Cumin seeds, whose scientific name is Cuminum cyminum, are a very good source of iron, a mineral that plays many vital roles in the body. Iron is an integral component of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to all body cells, and is also part of key enzyme systems for energy production and metabolism. Additionally, iron is instrumental in keeping your immune system healthy. Iron is particularly important for menstruating women, who lose iron each month during menses. Additionally, growing children and adolescents have increased needs for iron, as do women who are pregnant or lactating.
In one study, cumin was shown to protect laboratory animals from developing stomach or liver tumors. This cancer-protective effect may be due to cumin's potent free radical scavenging abilities as well as the ability it has shown to enhance the liver's detoxification enzymes. Yet, since free radical sca