Richard Lucas
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 Juniper berry oil reputedly is so active, especially on the kidneys, that it must be used only in very small amounts, from three to eight drops on a little sugar two or three times a day.
Oil of Juniper berries and oil of rosemary mixed together in equal amounts and taken in five- to ten-drop doses (on a little sugar) three times a day is considered a superb remedy for lumbago.
The mixed oils may also be used externally as a liniment for the relief of lumbago pains. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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 The four most useful herbs in the treatment of hot flashes are angelica or Dong quai (Angelica sinensis), licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), chaste berry (Vitex agnus-castus), and black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa). These herbs have been used historically to lessen a variety of female complaints, including hot flashes.
While these herbs may be effective individually, combining them is thought to produce even greater benefit. Most major suppliers of herbal products feature formulas containing these herbs. Use well-respected brands and follow the dosage instructions on the label. |
Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
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 The fruit is a juicy, edible berry.
Endangered species: P. bradyi- Ariz. -, knowltonh'- N.M., Colo. -, peeble-sianus - Ariz. - and sileri - Ariz., Utah.
Sclerocactus (E-H 4)
From the Greek "sclSros," hard, and "cactos," thistle, spine. S.W. U.S.
The fruits are often dry but have occasionally been used as food. Fndangered species: S. glaucus - Utah, Colo. -, mesae-verdae - Colo., N.M. -and wrightiae - Utah.
5. Epiphytic Cacti
These cacti grow as epiphytes on trees in tropical forests. The only species to be found in our area is:
Rhipsalis baccifera (D 5) Mistletoe Cactus (= R. |
| The fruit is a red berry with a sweet pulp. It is edible raw and also made into jam
' The leaves are used as tea in Northern South America.
TlLIACEAE
Corchorus (D 4) Jute
From the Greek "corchoros," name of a wild edible plant.
Some species are native to S. U.S. and Mex. In the same areas, a fe\ ¦ species are naturalized from the tropics.
C. olitorius, Jew's mallow, jute - originally from India - is cultivated in t op-ical and subtropical regions of both hemispheres for the fibers of its stem (j ite) or as a vegetable. It is naturalized in Southern North America. |
Grace Ross Lewis
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 Some varieties are used in food and beverages for flavorings of vanilla, maple, berry, or spice.
Precautions: People who are allergic to ragweed or flowers in the daisy family could suffer allergic reactions. GRAS (generally recognized as safe) when used in moderate amounts.
Synonyms: CAS: 8002-66-2 ? CAMOMILE OIL GERMAN ? CHAMOMILE-GERMAN OIL ? GERMAN CHAMOMILE OIL ? HUNGARIAN CHAMOMILE OIL chaparral__
Products and Uses: A herb considered to be harmful by the U.S. FDA. It is sold as a tea, tablet, and capsule. Sometimes promoted as a cure for everything from acne to cancer. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D.
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 For more information on Rolfing or Hellerwork, contact
Rolf Institute
205 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80306
800-530-8875
Hellerwork 406 berry Street Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 800-392-3900
If Rolfing or Hellerwork is too painful for you, there are three light-touch therapies that feel incredibly pleasurable and that can produce similar, but more gradual, results. The first technique is called Tragerwork or Trager massage. Tragerwork was the innovation of Milton Trager, M.D. |
Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
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| Am.
The berry is edible raw when ripe. It is pale yellow, soft, sweet and mildly sour at that stage. It can also be cooked into compotes or jams. The green fruit is unwholesome.
Leaves and fruits of a local species are eaten in the Himalayas.
All other parts of the May apple are toxic.
The rootstock contains a bitter resinous substance (podophyllin). It is a powerful cathartic, an overdose of which can be very dangerous, even fatal. It should never be used during pregnancy, as it can cause birth defects in the fetus. |
Judith Wills
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 It may be important for health (see Cancer, page 96) and is found mainly in flax seed, whole grains, berry fruits, and some vegetables.
SELECTED GOOD SOURCES OF FIBER (NSP)
Food and average portion size Total NSP (g) Soluble (g)
Navy beans, 'A cup (50 g) dry weight
8.5
4-0
Lima beans, 'A cup (50 g) dry weight
8.0
3-2
Red kidney beans, '/« cup (50 g) dry weight
7.8
3-5
Soybeans, % cup (50 g) dry weight
7.8
3-4
Whole-grain barley, 'At cup (50 g) dry weight
7.4
2.0
All Bran, '/a cup (30 g) serving
7-3
1.2
Whole-wheat bread, 3 slices (100 g)
5.8
1. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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| The fruit is technically a berry. Paprika is a milder and sweeter-tasting fruit produced from a different variety of capsicum. Although cayenne pepper is native to tropical America, it is now cultivated in tropical locations throughout the world and has found its way into the cuisine of many parts of the world, particularly Southeast Asia, China, southern Italy, and Mexico.
Chemical composition
Capsaicin is the active component of cayenne pepper.1 It is also the component responsible for the pungent and irritating effects of cayenne pepperin other words, it's what makes red pepper hot. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Marshmallow root, juniper berry and corn silk, which are classified as demulcents, soothe the mucous membranes of the urethra and bladder, while diuretic herbs, such as parsley and goldenrod, encourage the production of urine and the elimination of bacteria. A mixture of
Supplements
Herbs equal quantities of burdock, fennel, and slippery elm can be effective when a teaspoon of the mixture is added to a cup of boiling water and allowed to sit for 20 minutes. This herbal solution should be consumed after each meal and before retiring for the evening. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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| The daily dose of chaste berry preparations is an amount equivalent to 30 to 40 milligrams of the seeds.
Black cohosh
Black cohosh was widely used by the American Indians and later by American colonists for the relief of menstrual cramps and menopause. Recent scientific investigation has upheld the use of black cohosh in both dysmenorrhea and menopause. Clinical studies show that extracts of black cohosh relieve not only hot flashes, but also depression and vaginal atrophy. |
Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
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| The leaves of an least Asian beauty berry {C. japonica, planted for ornament in North America) are made into tea in China and Japan.
Citharexylum (G 5) Fiddlewood
From the Greek "kithara," zither, and "xylon," wood.
S. Fla., Tex., Mex.
The ripe fruit of C.fruticosum - Fla. - is said to be edible, but is unpleasant to eat.
Lantana (G 4) Lantana Etymology unknown.
Introduced from tropical Am., L. camara is planted for ornament, as well as some S.Am, species; it is naturalized from Ga. to Tex. & Mex.
The fruit is sometimes eaten raw as a condiment or nibbled on by children. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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| The oil of this berry has been used effectively to treat BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) in Europe. In France alone, sales of this oil extract have exceeded $300 million annually.
Herbs have been used safely and effectively for at least 5,000 years. However, the Western medical system does not encourage the use or scientific validation of herbal therapy, so the mainstream public knows relatively little about it. When you consider that herbs are free of most of the side effects associated with synthetic drugs, this omission doesn't make much sense. |
| Pharmacology
A standardized liposterolic (fat-soluble) saw palmetto berry extract demonstrates numerous pharmacological effects relating to its primary clinical application in the treatment of the common disorder of the prostate gland— benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Benign prostatic hyperplasia is thought to be caused by an accumulation of testosterone in the prostate. Once within the prostate, testosterone is converted to the more potent hormone dihy-drotestosterone (DHT). This compound stimulates the cells to multiply excessively, eventually causing the prostate to enlarge. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D.
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| Muira puama (Ptychopetalum ola-coides) extract (6:1): 250 mg three times per day
For Arterial Insufficiency
• Ginkgo biloba extract (24% ginkgo flavonglycosides): 80 mg three times per day
For Elevated Prolactin Levels
• Chaste berry (Vitex agnus castus) extract (0.5% agnuside content): 350-500 mg daily
For Supportive Therapy
Herbs described in the chapter Prostate
Enlargement, especially Pygeum africanum, may be helpful. Also, damiana tea may be helpful, as described in this chapter. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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 Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)
Also known as chaste berry, vitex boosts progesterone production, helping to correct estrogen-progesterone imbalances take 400 milligrams or two to six capsules per day. Do not use if you have high blood pressure.
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
This herb is an important tonic or general health-booster in Ayurvedic medicine. Typical dosage-. |
| Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)
The fruit of this herb, also known as chaste berry, has hormonelike effects on the body and normalizes progesterone activity. It can make many symptoms of premenstrual syndrome—including breast pain— go away. Again, as with evening primrose or other GLA products, vitex may need to be taken for three months before significant effects are seen. Typical dosage: 200 milligrams of a standardized extract containing 0.5 percent agnuside, one to three times per day. |
Grace Ross Lewis
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| Used as apricot, banana, melon, and berry flavoring.
Precautions: FDA approves use in limited amounts. Mildly toxic by swallowing gross amounts. A mutagen (changes inherited characteristics)
Synonyms: CAS: 4602-84-0 ? FARNESYL ALCOHOL ? 3,7,11-TRIMETHYL-2,6,10-DODECATRIEN-1-OL
FATTY ACIDS_
Products and Uses: A basic ingredient in soaps, detergents, bubble baths, lipstick, candles, salad oils, shortenings, and cosmetics. A component in the manufacture of food-grade additives, as a defoaming agent, lubricant, emulsifier, and binder.
Precautions: Harmless when used for intended purpose. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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| Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)
Also known as chaste berry or chaste tree, vitex is considered the herb of choice for treating PMS and other hormone-based conditions affecting women. While it hasn't yet been studied for cervical dysplasia, it may be useful in any condition involving the female reproductive tract. Typical dosage: up to three 650-milligram capsules per day,- or 1 cup of tea per day (steep 1 scant teaspoon of dried, ground berries in 1 cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes),- or 15 to 40 drops of tincture per day. Caution-. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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| Toxicity
Saw palmetto extract is completely safe, as no significant side effects have ever been reported in the clinical trials of the extract or with saw palmetto berry ingestion. Detailed toxicology studies on the extract have been carried out on mice, rats, and dogs and indicate that the extract has no toxic effects.
References
1. Duke JA: Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 1985, p. 118.
2. Carilla E, et al.: Binding of Permixon, a new treatment for prostatic benign hyperplasia, to the cytoso-lic androgen receptor in the rat prostate. |
J. Robert Hatherill
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 Muesli Pancakes with Fresh Fruits
3/4 cup Muesli cereal 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons honey
2 slightly beaten egg whites 112 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons sesame oil
For berry sauce:
12 ounces frozen berries 2 tablespoons honey
Mix dry ingredients and add liquid. Coat griddle with sesame oil and cook pancakes until slightly brown. Use fresh berries for the sauce, and puree in a blender with honey. Use frozen raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries if fresh berries aren't available. |
Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser
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| Technical Information
Common name: Hawthorne
Latin Name/Genus: Crategeous oxycantha
Part of plant used: berry, Flower, Leaf
Note from Dr. Schulze: If your coronary arteries are blocked, hawthorn is not going to open them up. Cayenne will. Cayenne definitely gets any and all herbs into the heart. If anybody is on digitalis drugs or any beta blockers or calcium channel blockers, they could make a tincture of 1 part extra-hot cayenne (150,000 heat units or more) and 3 parts fresh or organically-grown whole hawthorne berries. Wean off any heart drugs under a doctor's supervision ONLY! |
Grace Ross Lewis
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| OIL OF JUNIPER berry ? WACHOLDERBEER OEL (GERMAN)
K
KAOLIN____
Products and Uses: A mineral named for the location in China where first found. Many uses include cements, fertilizers, cosmetic face powder, baby powder, bath powder, foundation facial makeup, paints, and antidiarrheal medications. Useful in wine filtration, and as anticaking agent, clarifying agent, covering agent, and filling agent.
Precautions: Harmless when used for intended purposes.
Synonyms: CAS: 1332-58-7 ? ALTOWHITES ? BENTONE ? CONTINENTAL ? DIXIE ? EMATHLITE ? FITROL ? FITROL DESICCITE 25 ? GLOMAX ? HYDRITE ? |
Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser
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| Schulze's DeTox Blend (by volume):
Dandelion root 2 parts and equal parts of all the rest: Burdock root, Cardamom seed, Ginger root, Pau d'Arco inner bark, Cinnamon bark, Clove bud, Fennel seed, Licorice root, Juniper berry, Black peppercorns, Uva Ursi leaf, Horsetail herb, Parsley leaf and root and Orange peel.
If missing an ingredient, do your best. This is always the rule in emergencies: use what you have. It is better than standing by and doing nothing.
Whenever the Liver or Gall Bladder is sick, you must adhere to a vegan vegetarian diet at least until you recover. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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| Food sources of vitamin C include broccoli, cantaloupe, and any type of berry.
Oriental Naturopathic Medicine
This type of Eastern approach to infertility strives to create an overall healthy environment within the woman that allows for proper digestion, menstruation, and hormonal balance. It also focuses on raising the man's sperm count and sperm motility. One aspect of Oriental treatment involves increasing pelvic blood flow to correct fallopian tube obstruction and/or problems with ovulation. |
Grace Ross Lewis
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| AMYL CARBINOL
HEXYL CINNAMALDEHYDE__
Products and Uses: A jasmine-type odor for fruit, berry, beverage honey flavorings, desserts, candies, and bakery products; used as a flavoring, aroma, and taste enhancer.
Precautions: Moderately toxic by swallowing gross amounts. A skin irritant. Harmless when used for intended effects.
Synonyms: CAS: 101-86-0 ? a-HEXYLCINNAMALDEHYDE ? HEXYL CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE ? a-HEXYLCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE ? a-n-HEXYL-/3-PHENYLACROLEIN ? 2-(PHENYLMETHYLENE)OCTANOL
HEXYLENE__
Products and Uses: An additive used in flavors, perfumes, and dyes. |
Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser
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| Hawthorne berry.)
STROKE
Immediately Consume Cayenne Tincture Conscious:
5-10 Dropperfuls directly in the mouth. Sit or Lie Patient Down, loosen clothing
Unconscious:
1-2 Dropperfuls directly in the mouth. Check for Pulse and Breathing / Immediately Begin C.P.R.
In 5 Minutes:
For Both Repeat Cayenne dosage in 5 minutes, and, if you have it, an equal amount of Dr. Schulze's Brain Tonic Formula (given on page 24).
BLEEDING
Immediately Consume Cayenne Tincture using the above Conscious or Unconscious dosages. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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| In addition, the daily consumption of hawthorn berry can enhance circulation and treat valvular insufficiency, irregular pulse, and abnormal acid levels in the blood. The herb is used widely in Europe for early-stage congestive heart failure, as it has been found superior to medications for slowing down the condition. The recommended dosage is generally 160 mg, divided into two doses a day, although people with more challenging conditions may need up to 160 mg three times daily. |
Grace Ross Lewis
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| A flavoring agent used as fruit and berry flavoring in beverages, ice desserts, candies, bakery products, gum, and gelatins.
Precautions: Moderately toxic by swallowing large amounts. Mildly toxic by skin contact when applied to the skin for extended time. Avoid overuse.
Synonyms: CAS: 112-31-2 ? ALDEHYDE CIO ? C-10 ALDEHYDE ? CAPRALDEHYDE ? 1-DECYL ALDEHYDE dedecyl alcohol_
Products and Uses: In baked goods, beverages, candy, ice cream, butter, coconut, and fruit. Also an odorant in detergents, lubricants, solvents, and perfumes. Considered a flavoring agent. |
| CINNAMYLIC ETHER
ETHYL ENANTHATE__
Products and Uses: Useful in liqueurs, soft drinks, cognac, berry, grape, cherry, apricot, and fruity-type soft drinks.
Precautions: Harmless when used for intended purposes.
Synonyms: ETHYL HEPTANOATE ? COGNAC OIL ? ARTIFICIAL COGNAC ESSENCE ? OIL OF WINE
ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE_
Products and Uses: Frequently in paint, varnish, gasoline, finish removers, soaps, scouring compounds, solvents, and fumigants.
Precautions: Toxic by swallowing, breathing, and skin absorption. Strong irritant to eyes and skin. A carcinogen (causes cancer). |
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