| Schisandra berry is one of the three ingredients in "Generate the Pulse" powder, along with ginseng root and ophiopogon root, routinely used in Japanese and Chinese hospitals to treat coronary artery disease. Animal studies have shown it effective to protect against and to treat cerebral ischemia (stroke or blockage of blood flow to the brain). None of the three individual herbs was able to prevent damage when administered alone, an impressive demonstration of herbal synergy. |
| Research Highlights
• Pharmacological studies have demonstrated the liver-protective effects of schisandra berry extracts. Rat livers were "remarkably" protected by an extract of schisandra berries against deadly poisons (Mizoguchi et al., 1991).
• Male mice that received diets containing 5% schisandra berries exhibited a threefold increase in the important liver cytochrome P-450 antioxidant system (Hendrich et al., 1983). Equally important is the enhancing effect of schisandra on the status of liver mitochondria in rats (Ip et al, 1998). |
Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.
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 Bread labels that read "bran," "wheat berry," "multigrain," "seven-grain," "crunchy" "sprouted wheat," "organic," "stoneground," or "cracked wheat" usually contain more white flour than any of those ingredients. Often their wheaty appearance comes from caramel coloring, not natural grains. Or they combine white flour with wheat bran to give the appearance of a whole-grain product.
Other processed fiber products, from fiber bars and powders to bakery goods and crackers, also run the gamut from nutritious to junk food. |
Susun S. Weed
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 Fresh berry juice preserved with honey: 4 teaspoons/20ml.
Dried berries: 1-4 swallowed whole. Seeds are poisonous.
Oil/ointment/poultice of fresh roots: with care. Toxicity: Caution! All parts of fresh or dried poke-except berries with unbroken seeds and well-cooked young leaves—can cause such intense vomiting, diarrhea, and pain that you don't know which end to point at the toilet. This is frequently accompanied by out-of-the-body sensations, but rarely leads to death. (I felt a little "spacey" when I swallowed two dried berries as an anti-inflammatory against joint pain one evening. |
Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D.
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 I have never seen such aggravations caused by foods made with sprouted whole wheat or whole-wheat berry seeds. An important vegetarian high-protein food made from wheat gluten, called seitan, is a wonderfully proteinaceous food and can be substituted for animal products, dairy, cheese, or tofu whenever desired. It is a staple protein source for vegetarian Seventh Day Advent-ists. It is happily becoming more commonly available in many quality natural-food stores. Flour products made with yeast seem to be another source of aggravation and digestive upset for many. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 Gladstar says to mix the ingredients in these proportions: one part yeUow dock root, three parts dandelion root, two parts burdock root, one part ginger powder, one part dong quai, one part astragalus, one part licorice root, one part chaste berry and four parts pau d'arco. To make the tea, says Gladstar, use four to six tablespoons of this combination per quart of water. Simmer over low heat in a tightly covered pot for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and let the herbs sit in the covered pot for another 20 minutes. |
Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D.
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| Contraindications: Hawthorn berry should be avoided by those with spleen and stomach deficiency or acid stomach. |
| For diabetes, eat dioscorea and lycii berry soup. This is made by cooking a soup with lean meat, 30 grams of dioscorea, and 20 grams of lycii berries.
Chinese Food Therapy: Dioscorea (shan yad) congee or soup, water chestnut congee
Chinese Formula: Liu Wei Di Huang Jang (Rehmannia Six Combination)
Diarrhea and Dysentery
General Herbal Treatments:
• For diarrhea and dysentery, combine 9 grams each of philodendron, Pulsatilla, and Scutellaria and 6 grams of coptis (or goldenseal). |
| For Heart Disease
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GARLIC AND HAWTHORN berry CONGEE
Garlic: 9 grams
Hawthorn berries: 12 grams
White rice: 100 grams
Salvia miltiorrhizae (optional): 30 grams
Water
Cook the garlic, hawthorne berries, and white rice together. This is good for heart disease, chest pain, and angina pectoris. To increase the effect, add 30 grams of Salvia miltiorrhizae (dan shen) to the formula. |
Michael Tierra
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 Examples: lemon, hawthorn berry, rose hips.
4. Bitter—Cooling and detoxifying. The bitter taste usually indicates the presence of alkaloids having a tendency to neutralize harmful body acids. Herbs and foods with this taste are considered to have a direct effect upon the heart, circulation, small intestines. Examples: cascara, Oregon grape, gentian, rhubarb root.
5. Pungent or Acrid—Stimulates the removal of stagnation and obstructions of both energy and blood. The spicy taste also counteracts the formation of mucus (unless taken in excess). |
| Longan berries (LONG YEN ROU)
Euphoria longana
Common Name: "Dragon's Eyes"
Family: Sapindaceae
Parts Used: Berries
Energy and Taste: Neutral energy, pleasant, sweet taste
Systems Affected: Heart, spleen-pancreas Properties: Nutritive tonic Dose: 10-15 grams
Notes: This berry is a powerful tonic that is used in medicine, foods and confections. It strengthens the reproductive organs of women and counteracts anemia, forgetfulness and hyperactive mental activity. |
| Berberis aquifolium)
Family: Berberidaceae
Parts Used: Rhizome and root
Energy and Flavors: Cool energy, bitter taste while the berry is sour Systems Affected: Liver and gallbladder Biochemical Constituents: Berberine alkaloid Properties: Cholagogue, alterative, antiinflammatory Dose: Standard decoction or 10-30 drops of the tincture three times daily
Used for: Liver problems, menstrual irregularities, skin diseases, arthritis, cancer
Notes: The yellow rhizome is used as a gentle hepatic-biliary stimulant. |
| Next, vitex (chaste tree berry), successfully employed for premenstrual syndrome, menopause, and other hormonally related complaints, burst onto the market. St.-John's-wort, now acknowledged in the West for its effective treatment of depression, has long been a European alternative to the antidepressant pharmaceuticals so overly prescribed in American society. There are many other potent herbs, less well known because of a lack of mainstream publicity, that are currently available.
Along with the expansion of herbal usage in America has come the explosion of the herbal industry. |
| A good combination for most heart problems is equal parts night-blooming cereus, hawthorn berry, lily of the valley, motherwort, Salvia milthiorrhiza, and tienchi ginseng. This combination should be taken as a tea, powder, or a tincture. The latter is made by macerating the crushed or powdered ingredients in vodka, gin, or brandy. |
James Green
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 Partridge berry, Squawvine (Mitchella repens)
Peyote (Lophophora williamsii)
Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)
Sundew (Drosera spp.)
Trillium, Beth Root (Trillium spp.)
True Unicorn (Aletris farinosa)
Venus' Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula)
Wdd Yam (Dioscorea villosa, D. spp.)
TO-WATCH LIST
Arnica (Arnica spp.)
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Calamus (Acorus calamus)
Chaparro (Casatela emoryi)
Elephant Tree (Bursera microphylla)
Eyebright (Euphrasia spp.)
Gentian (Gentiana spp.)
Goldthread (Coptis spp.)
Lobeha (Lobelia spp. |
Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D.
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 See Also stomach/intestinal; fevers & infections
JUNIPER berry has been used in America for a couple of hundred years as a urinary antiseptic, and, by some physicians, to treat vaginitis (20). It was recommended for several years in the U.S.P. and N.F. as an emmenagogue (an agent that promotes menstrual flow). Its primary application is as a diuretic. See Also diuretic
SQUAW VINE: acquired its name because it was popular among many American Indian tribes as an aid to parturition, being used in large quantities during the last few weeks of pregnancy (15). |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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 Some believed that the berry increased sperm production and sex drive in men.
Active Constituents
The liposterolic (fat-soluble) extract of saw palmetto provides fatty acids, sterols, and esters. The extract is thought to reduce the amount of dihydrotesterone (an active form of testosterone) locally in the prostate.1 Saw palmetto does not appear to inhibit production of this form of testosterone elsewhere in the body.2 Saw palmetto also inhibits the actions of inflammatory substances that may contribute to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH [p. 145]). |
Christian Ratsch
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 Many Solanum species are edible and are used as sources of food (eggplant, potato, kangaroo berry). A number of species have a long tradition of use as folk medicines. A few species are used as additives for coca chewing (see Erythroxylum coca). Some appear to be psychoactive or to be used for psychoactive purposes. At the turn of the twentieth century, the Zuni Indians were still using Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. as a sedative snuff (von Reis and Lipp 1982, 271*). |
Bill Gottlieb
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| Flaxseed oil and coenzyme Q-10, hawthorn berry and ginseng supplements are available in most health food stores.
Yoga
Two yoga poses, the corpse (page 612) and the knee squeeze (page 612), are especially helpful with high blood pressure, according to Alice Christensen, founder and executive director of the American Yoga Association. These two poses help improve blood circulation and relieve tension, which is a major contributor to high blood pressure, she explains. |
Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley
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 Nutritionists know it for its vitamin C, with a single berry packing a generous 81 milligrams. That's 25 percent more than the official recommended allowance in each tiny fruit. You can't get this much of your daily vitamin C allowance from just a bite or two of an orange!
The acerola's distinction as a powerhouse of vitamin C has obscured an equally important fact: Acerola berries are low in calories, weighing in at only about 2 apiece. But unless you love lemons, you will find the acerola so tart that you must add sweetening. |
| Sauteed Apples with Toasted Walnuts
1 tablespoon sweet butter 4 cooking apples, such as Granny Smith, cored and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice and pulp }4 cup white grape juice 1 teaspoon lime peel 1 tablespoon maple syrup Yi teaspoon vanilla extract
1 allspice berry, ground pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Toss apples with lime juice and pulp. Add apples to the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes. |
| It should read 185° E
Accent on Enjoyment: Turkey goes with a wide range of flavors, from basil and rosemary to orange and berry Here are some ideas to help you prepare a perfect bird:
• Instead of basting turkey with fatty liquids, try fruit juice or stock instead.
• For aroma and flavor with no calories, stuff a whole turkey with whole lemons and onions.
• Put cooked cold turkey to good use by shredding and adding to salads, sandwiches, or antipasto trays.
Turkey Breast with Chutney Glaze
1 turkey breast (about 6 pounds)
Preheat the oven to 450° F. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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 Saw Palmetto
Serenoa repens Arecaceae
State of Knowledge: Five-Star Rating System
Clinical (human) research * * *
Laboratory research + *
History of use/traditional use ****
Safety record * * * *
International acceptance * * * *
Part Used: berry Primary Uses
• Prostate health maintenance
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), especially mild or moderate cases
• Nonbacterial prostatitis (chronic inflammation of the prostate)
~~[ raditionally called "the old man's I friend," saw palmetto was used as a male tonic long before people understood how it helps support prostate health. |
Dr. Gary Null
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 Demulcents soothe inflamed mucous membranes inside the bladder and urethra, and include marsh mallow root, juniper berry, and corn silk. Diuretic herbs stimulate the production and excretion of urine, which helps to wash out bacteria. Common diuretics are parsley and goldenrod.
Dr. Wharton recommends these old naturopathic herbal remedies for treating burning urine: "Mix together equal parts of fennel, burdock, and slippery elm. Steep a teaspoon of this mixture in a cup of boiled water for about 20 minutes. Have one cup before each meal, and one before bed. |
| Saw palmetto berry can also be effective.
D. B. Mowrey, The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine (New Canaan, Conn.: Keats Publishing, 1986): 111. osteopathic manipulation
A study of 12 subjects with lower back pain from dys-menhorrhea shows that osteopathic manipulation on the lower back can provide immediate relief.
D. Boesler et al., "Efficacy of a High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Manipulative Technique in Subjects with Low-Back Pain during Menstrual Cramping," Journal of the American Osteopathic Association 93, no. 2 (February 1993): 203-214. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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| Ligustrum
(Ligustrum lucidum)
Common name: Privet
Parts Used and Where Grown: The berry of ligustrum is used medicinally. The shrub is native to China and eastern Asia and is now grown ornamentally in the United States.
In What Conditions Might
Ligustrum Be Supportive?
Ranking
Health Concerns
Secondary
Immune function (p, 94)
Other
Infection (p. 101)
Historical or Traditional Use
Since ancient times, ligustrum berries have been employed as a "yin" tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. |
Nontoxic, Natural and EarthwiseDebra Lynn Dadd
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| Tint to desired shade with carmine, beet juice, or berry juice, or leave it clear. Pour into small jars and cool.
• Lip Color. Rub a piece of raw beet over your lips and cover with a clear gloss, if desired.
• Blusher. Rub a piece of raw beet over skin until desired shade is reached. This works best if beet color is applied to bare skin and powder is applied on top.
• Face Powder. In a dry skillet, brown oat flour, cornstarch, rice flour, or white clay to desired shade. Store in a tighly covered jar and apply with a cotton ball. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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| Kidney Int 1991; 40: 539-43.
27. berry HK, Brunner RL, Hunt MM, et al. Valine, isoleucine, and leucine. A new treatment for phenylketonuria. Am ] Dis Child 1990; 144: 539-43.
28. Zello GA, Wykes LF, Ball RO, et al. Recent advances in methods of assessing dietary amino acid requirements for adult humans. / Nutr 1995; 125: 2907-15.
29. Young VR, Bier DM, Pellett PL. A theoretical basis for increasing current estimates of the amino acid requirements in adult man, with experimental support. Am J Clin Nutr 1989; 50: 80-92.
Bromelain
1. Izaka K, Yamada M, Kawano T, Suyama T. |
Christian Ratsch
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| The roundish fruits are berry shaped and contain smooth brown seeds. Each seed capsule contains from one to four seeds (one dosage).
The genus Argyreia consists of some ninety species (Bartels 1993, 214*), many of which are easily confused with Argyreia nervosa. It is also easily mistaken for the vine Calystegia sepium (L.)
Brown. It is sometimes even confused with the Hawaiian wood rose Merremia tuberosa.
Psychoactive Material
— Seeds
— Roots
Preparation and Dosage
Four to 5 g represent a good starting dosage (Ott 1993,140*). |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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| If traditional berry preparations are used, the
In What Conditions Might recommendation is at least 4 to 5 grams per day or a tincture of 4 to 5 ml 3 times daily. Hawthorn may take 1 to 2 months for maximum effect and should be considered a long-term therapy.
Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Hawthorn is extremely safe for long-term use. People taking prescription cardiac medications should consult with their prescribing doctor or an herbally oriented doctor before using hawthorn-containing products. Hawthorn is not contraindicated during pregnancy or lactation. |
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