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Indian Herbal Remedies: Rational Western Therapy, Ayurvedic and Other Traditional Usage, Botany C. P. Khare See book keywords and concepts

The total level of phenols in the berry is subject to environmental influence. Vitis vinifera produces monoglucosides, whereas other species mostly produce diglucoside. Some species contain both mono- and diglucosides. The pigments of red and black types of Vitis vinifera consist of monoglucosides, delphinidin, petunidin, malvi-din and/or cyanidin and peonidin. Caffeoyl and p-coumaroyl derivatives of anthocyanins also occur. All the monoglucosides are 3-glucosides and all diglucosides are 3, 5-diglucosides. Flavonols are present in comparatively larger amounts in leaves than in berries.

Prevention's New Foods for Healing: Capture the Powerful Cures of More Than 100 Common Foods Prevention Magazine See book keywords and concepts

A single acerola berry provides 80 milligrams of vitamin C, 133 percent of the Daily Value. To put this in perspective, an entire orange has about 70 milligrams. Even guava, one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C, can't compete. One acerola berry contains almost 10 times more vitamin C than a similar amount of guava. The benefits of vitamin C go beyond relieving cold symptoms. It also helps the body make collagen, a tough, fibrous protein that helps build connective tissue, skin, bones, and teeth and that plays a role in wound healing.

The Herbal Drugstore Linda B. White, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

The roots and leaves of both berry plants act as astringents to help relieve diarrhea. Typical dosage: about 3 cups of tea per day (steep 2 teaspoons of dried leaves in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes). Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) This shrub's fruits contain both tannins and pectin. Typical dosage-. 2 or 3 capsules or tablets, standardized to 25 percent anthocyanosides, per day. Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) This chocolate substitute also contains tannins and provides a safe approach to treating diarrhea for all ages.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

In addition to flour, wheat is available as whole-wheat berries, cracked wheat (the berry broken into coarse, medium, and fine fragments), and bulgur wheat, which is whole wheat that's been soaked and baked to speed the cooking time. It's especially popular in the Middle East, where it's used to make tabouli and pilafs. Weight and health benefits. Among the cereal grains, whole wheat (hard) is among the highest in protein, calcium, thiamin, and niacin.

Wheat germ, the embryo of the berry, is a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, and protein. It has a nutty flavor and is very rich in oil, which causes it to turn rancid quickly. Removing the germ and bran led to longer-lasting but less nutritious white flour. Wheat germ is sold in both toasted and natural forms, and it is used to add nutrition to a variety of foods. Wheat germ oil, an extraction of the germ, is a strongly flavored and expensive health food supplement high in vitamin E.

Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 Michael T. Murray, ND See book keywords and concepts

TOXICOLOGY No significant side-effects have been reported in the clinical trials of the saw palmetto berry extract or with saw palmetto berry ingestion. REFERENCES 1. Duke IA. Handbook of medicinal herbs. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 1985: p 118 2. Felter HW, Lloyd TU. King's American dispensatory (1898). Portland OR: Eclectic Med Publ (reprint). 1983: p II: 1750-1752 3. Kuts-Cheraux AW. Naturae medicina and naturopathic dispensatory. Yellow Springs, OH: Antioch Press. 1953: p 249 4. Carilla E, Briley M, Fauran F et al.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Try baking an apple, rhubarb, or berry crisp instead of a fruit pie—and don't forget the calorie-free cinnamon and nutmeg. Be cool. Serve fruit sherbet, low-fat frozen yogurt, or ice milk as cool alternatives to ice cream. You could even wedge a thin, crisp chocolate wafer alongside so it appears a more extravagant dessert. Be angelic. Angel food cake has only a trace of fat. The same is true of meringues. Serve either with sliced fruit or a sauce made from plain yogurt and berries. Ban the butter.

The New Optimum Nutrition Bible Patrick Holford See book keywords and concepts

Good sources of bioflavonoids are berries and citrus fruit, so the addition of citrus bioflavonoids or berry extracts to vitamin C tablets is one step closer to nature. It is possible that yeast and rice bran, which are excellent sources of B vitamins, also contain unknown beneficial ingredients, so these vitamins are best supplied with yeast or rice bran. Brewer's yeast tablets or powder are far less efficient ways of taking B vitamins than B complex vitamin supplements with a little added yeast—one would have to eat pounds of yeast tablets to get optimum levels of B vitamins.

Some supplements also contain other antioxidants and immune-friendly nutrients such as berry extracts, zinc, or cat's claw. Balancing Hormones Naturally Some of the most powerful chemicals in the body are hormones. These are biochemicals produced in special glands and, when present in the bloodstream, they give instructions to body cells. Insulin, for example, tells the cells to take up glucose from the blood. Thyroxine, from the thyroid gland, speeds up the metabolism of cells, generating energy and burning fat.

The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs Mark Blumenthal See book keywords and concepts

From 1943 to 1997, approximately 32 clinical studies were conducted on a proprietary chaste berry product (Agnolyt®, Madaus, Germany). Eight studies were on the product's effect on PMS, 4 on mastitis and fibrocystic disease, 3 on menopausal symptoms, 3 on increasing lactation, 4 on hyperprolactinemia, 7 on uterine bleeding disorders, 3 on acne, and 4 on miscellaneous menstrual irregularities. Branded Products* Agnolyt® Capsules: Madaus AG / Ostermerheimer Strasse 198 / Koln / Germany / Tel: +49-22-18-9984-76 / Fax: +49-22-18-9987-21 / Email: [email protected].

The New Optimum Nutrition Bible Patrick Holford See book keywords and concepts

Choose a supplement that contains berry extracts, rich in bioflavonoids, as there's evidence that these help too. Vitamin E is another all-round hormonal helper. A daily intake of 900 IU helps vaginal dryness but takes at least a month to work. Essential fats Research isn't great on the therapeutic effect of essential fats on menopausal symptoms, but they are so essential for balancing hormones and mood that I recommend eating seeds (flax, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin) daily and supplementing some EPA (300 mg), DHA (200 mg), and GLA (100 mg).

Indian Herbal Remedies: Rational Western Therapy, Ayurvedic and Other Traditional Usage, Botany C. P. Khare See book keywords and concepts

Parts used Bark; berry; extract of rootbark, wood, leaf and stem (known as Rasaajana, Rasaut). Dose Decoction 50-100 ml, rasaajana 1-3 g. Classical use Charaka used the extract of the plant in prescriptions internally in haemorrhage, piles, pruritus, alopecia; Daarvi Ghrita, a classical compound, in anaemia and jaundice; Rasaanjana in diseases of the mouth, swollen gums, skin diseases and leprosy; mixed with the juice of Emblica officinalis in dysurea.

Gary Null's Power Aging Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

An extract from the saw palmetto berry may prevent BPH, and possibly reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Saw palmetto is derived from the berries of a small bushy tree found in the southeast United States. It inhibits the binding of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) to prostate cell receptor sites and also acts as an alpha-adrenergic receptor inhibitor, reducing urinary urgency and inflammatory action in the prostate gland. Saw palmetto has been used for decades to treat urogenital disorders. European researchers document its effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition Larry Trivieri, Jr. See book keywords and concepts

Lark also recommends ginger, Ginkgo biloba, white willow bark, red raspberry leaf, crampbark, chamomile, hops, and chastetree berry. Homeopathy: According to Lauri Aesoph, N.D, an educator from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sepia and Lachesis are common treatments for cramps, and she adds that the cramps that are relieved by a hot water bottle or heating pad can also be helped by Chamomilla. Traditional Chinese Medicine: According to Hon-ora Lee Wolfe, Dipl.

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook James Green See book keywords and concepts

Raspberry Ferment Syrup Here's an interesting angle on making a fresh berry syrup appropriate to contrive when the electrical wires that service your home have been demolished and everything else in the refrigerator is also fermenting. 1. Reduce fresh Raspberries to a pulp and let them rest for 3 days. 2. Separate the juice by pressing, and set it aside untd it has completely fermented and become clear. 3. Fdter the fermented juice. 4. To 3 parts (90 ml or 3 fl. oz.) of the fermented hquid, add 5 parts (150 Gm or 5 oz.) of white sugar. 5.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

The three- to four-millimeter berry has a rough, reddish-brown shell that splits open to reveal a black seed inside. This seed is bitter and can be discarded; the red shell is the part used culinarily. Szechuan pepper was once a standard table condiment in China, to the point that even wines were flavored with it. During the Tang period (a.d. 618-907) it was the vogue to take Szechuan pepper with tea and clotted cream. When black pepper was introduced from the tropics, Szechuan pepper fell out of favor and has never fully regained its popularity.

Breast Cancer? Breath Health! The Wise Woman Way Susun S. Weed See book keywords and concepts

To make a dried root, bark, berry, or seed tincture (e.g., astragalus, echinacea, Siberian ginseng, witch hazel, hawthorn berry, or milk thistle seeds): Fill any size jar one-quarter to one-third full of dried, cut roots or bark or whole seeds or berries (no leaves, please). Then fill the jar completely with 100-proof alcohol. Cap it well, affix your label, and store for at least six weeks before straining and using the liquid tincture. I prefer to let tinctures made from dried materials sit for three or more months, even as long as a year, before decanting and using them.

Acorus americanus • sweet flag/calamus • rootstock • Cynoglossum officinale • hound's tongue • roots • Medicago sativa • alfalfa • sprouts • Myrica cerifera • candleberry, wax-myrtle • berry wax • Pteridium aquilinum • bracken fern • roots, fiddleheads Tephrosia virginiana • goat's rue • whole plant in excess ^JJJ More Anti-Cancer Herbs Caution: Many of these plahfs are poisonous, even in small amounts. Many of these folk remedies for cancer have been scientifically validated as able to inhibit the growth of tumors, invigorate the immune system, or supply potent cytotoxic compounds.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

In England the berry is essential to summer pudding, usually made with raspberries, which also ripen in midsummer. Health Benefits Fresh currant berries or their juice promote the appetite and can also be taken for an upset stomach. Long recommended for colds and as a laxative, when the berries are eaten whole the indigestible seeds provide bulk to help regulate activity of the bowels. Currant juice has a cleansing, antiseptic effect on the system, helping to purify the blood and counteract anemia, and is beneficial for kidney and nervous system problems.

Bottom Line's Prescription Alternatives Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA See book keywords and concepts

You can find hawthorn berry extract in capsule or tincture forms. Because the amounts vary widely, follow directions for use on the bottle. Some of the tinctures can be very powerful, so it is very important that if you're already on heart medicine you work with your doctor. However, in and of themselves, hawthorn berries are nontoxic and very safe. Carnitine This amino acid is another heart-strengthening nutrient that appears to be especially useful for treating angina and congestive heart failure. You can take 500 mg twice a day, preferably between meals.

An extract made from the berry of saw palmetto (Serena repens), also called sabal, a palm tree native to Florida, Texas, and Georgia, has been shown in numerous studies to reduce the urinary symptoms caused by prostate enlargement. Although the exact action of saw palmetto hasn't been pinpointed, it is theorized that it inhibits the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This is the same thing Merck was trying to accomplish with its drug Proscar, but as tends to happen, the herb shows no side effects, seems to be more effective, and is significantly less expensive!

Many vegetables are good sources of magnesium, and herbs such as gotu kola, skullcap, horsetail, alfalfa, nettle, hawthorn berry, and wild oat seed are also rich in this essential mineral. • If you're on a very low-fat diet, you may want to try adding a tablespoon of olive or avocado oil a day. A little extra oil may be what's needed to make transit through the bowel smooth and easy. • Probiotic supplements containing acidophilus should help with constipation and gas. Use a refrigerated supplement from your health food store.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

The Sanskrit word pippali meant "berry" and also "long pepper," and because long pepper was at firsr the most highly regarded pepper, pippali is the root of the word pepper in European languages. General Information Indian long pepper is, not surprisingly, native to India. The philosopher Theophrastus, pupil of Aristotle along with Alexander the Great, wrote, "Pepper is a fruit, and there are two kinds. One is round . . . and it is reddish; the other is elongated and black and has seeds like those of a poppy. And this kind is much stronger than the other.

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook James Green See book keywords and concepts

Tubers (Tubera; a short, fleshy, usually underground stem or shoot) example Willow, Crampbark Garlic, Onion Cotton Sassafras pith Lycopodium Lupulin (from the strobiles of the Hop) Nutgall (highest source of tannic acid) Trillium Calendula, Chamomile, Hawthorn, Elder, Clove buds, Gumweed Cayenne,Vitex, Elder berry, Hawthorn berry, Saw Palmetto, Fennel Reishi, Maitake, Turkey Tail St. John's Wort.Yarrow, Scullcap, Nettle, Peppermint, Mugwort Cleavers, Plantain,Wheatgrass Comfrey, Mullein, Ginkgo, Uva Ursi, Plantain Usnea Ginger.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

Red or pink peppercorns come from Schinus terebinthi-folius, a plant called variously the Brazilian pepper tree, Christmas berry, and Florida holly. This plant is native to Brazil and has become a pest in Florida. The dried spice is usually slightly larger than a peppercorn, with the red-to-pink skin dried to a thin brittle shell loosely surrounding a single seed. The flavor is at first sweet, almost citrusy, and then somewhat menthol and resinous; there is slight bitterness and little if any heat.

Gary Null's Power Aging Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

Demulcents soothe inflamed mucous membranes inside the urethra and bladder, and these include corn silk, juniper berry, and marshmallow root. Diuretic herbs stimulate urine production and excretion, which helps to wash out bacteria. Parsley and goldenrod are common diuretics. Antiaging Herbs. The following herbs may be taken as powders, capsules, tinctures, or teas. Angelica (Guardian Angel). Tea made from this herb is useful in fighting infections, including colds and flu. Angelica is sometimes recommended for long-term use to prevent wintertime illnesses.

Hawthorn berry improves arrhythmias, angina, blood pressure, and arterial hardening. It can enhance circulation. It treats valve insufficiencies, irregular pulse, and abnormal acid levels in the blood. In short, it is a really terrific herb! Hawthorn is generally taken at 100 mg twice a day. Bugleweed helps alleviate heart palpitations and lowers blood pressure. Ginkgo biloba, the well-known multipurpose herb, gets more blood flowing into the small blood vessels. It's suggested at 300 mg in divided doses. Motherwort helps secure cardiac electrical rhythm.

Also, you want to drink lots of berry juices, because all the berries—raspberries, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, and blackberries—taken in a 16 oz juice every morning, are very rich in phytochemicals and low in calories. In addition, watermelon juice is wonderfully healthy! Other supplements to discuss with your health care practitioner include vitamin E (400 to 800 units); primrose oil (500 mg); pantothenic acid (500 mg); and boron (3 mg).

The Way of Herbs Michael Tierra See book keywords and concepts

The leaves of this berry, as well as of the closely related huckleberry, are very effective as a tea for regulating blood sugar in the treatment of mild adult-onset diabetes.

Gary Null's Power Aging Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

You want them to sprout little tails the size of the berry itself. At this point they are done. They will keep in the refrigerator up to one week, as long as they are rinsed every day and have air. To make the salad: Toss all ingredients and serve. SOUPS CELERY ROOT AND LENTIL SOUP (Serves 4) 'A cup lentils, washed and drained 1 cup celery root, V2 inch diced 6 cups vegetable stock 'A cup onions, lA inch diced 'A cup celery, 'A inch diced 'A cup carrots, 'A inch diced 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped Place all ingredients in a soup pot with a lid.

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