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

As of January 2001, no ginger products are listed in the Medical Products Agency (MPA) "Authorised Natural Remedies" (MPA, 2001). SWITZERLAND: Dried rhizome official in the Swiss Pharmacopoeia, Ph.Helv. (Meyer-Buchtela, 1999; Wichtl, 1997). Dried powdered rhizome in capsule has positive classification (List D) by the Interkantonale Konstrollstelle fur Heilmittel (IKS) and corresponding sales category D with sale limited to pharmacies and drugstores, without prescription (Morant and Ruppanner, 2001). U.K.: Herbal medicine on General Sale List, Schedule 1, Table A (Bradley, 1992).

Determination of the pungent principles of chilies and ginger by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with use of a single standard substance. Flavour Fragrance J 1987;2:1-12. Yeoh K, Kang J, Yap I, et al. Chili protects against aspirin-induced gastroduodenal mucosal injury in humans. Dig Dis Sci 1995;40(3):580—3. Clinical Studies on Cayenne (Capsicum spp.

Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health Joseph E. Mario See book keywords and concepts

A c. each of diced water chestnuts and shrimp; spoon into Won Tons, fold back and pinch the comers, and gently saute, steam, or drop into soup. SOUPS •Bean Soup Soak overnight with a split clove of garlic and 5 c. water, 1.5 c. kidney, garbanzo, lima, pinto, split peas, or small white beans; simmer beans until tender; saute 1 clovegarlic, 1 diced onion, 1 thin sliced carrot, and 1/2 green pepper; then add 1 diced zucchini, 2 bay lvs., 1/2 tsp. each marjoram, basil, summer savory, and thyme; dash cayenne, 2 tbs. tamari; add 2 quarts water, 1/4 c. diced parsley, and2 lbs.

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

A double-blind randomized controlled trial of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anaesth Intensive Care 1995;23(4):449-52. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API, Part I, Volume I, 1st Edition). New Delhi, India: Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department of Health; 1989; 103-4. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API, Part I, Volume II, 1st Edition). New Delhi, India: Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department of Indian System of Medicine & Homeopathy; 1999; 12-4. Backon J.

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

Foods that include manganese include ginger, buckwheat, and oats. Be sure you're getting 1 to 5 mg of boron in your daily multivitamin or osteoporosis formula. The organic matter in our bones consists mainly of collagen, the "glue" that holds together skin, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Zinc, copper, beta-carotene, and vitamin C are all important to the formation and maintenance of collagen in the body. If you're following the Six Core Principles for Optimal Health, you'll be getting plenty of these vitamins.

Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson See book keywords and concepts

Allium sativum), ginger (Zingiber officinalis) and hops (Humulus lupulus). • Unknown active constituents The actives may not have been completely identified. Examples include raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus), chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus), passion flower (Passiflora incarnata), hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) and many others. • A range of actives identified Examples include Echinacea, devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), artichoke (Cynara scolymus), St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and many others.

Examples include: • Garlic, ginger, turmeric and many other herbs and spices. • Anthocyanin- or flavonoid-containing plants such as bilberries, cocoa and red wine. • Carotenoid-containing plants such as tomatoes, carrots and many other vegetables. USE OF HERBAL MEDICINES The use of these remedies is extensive, increasing and complex. For example, a 1998 survey of the use of CAM among more than 5000 adults in England reported that almost 2Qc/c of the sample had purchased over-the-counter (OTC) HMPs in the previous year.

Doctor, what Should I Eat?: Nutrition Prescriptions for Ailments in Which Diet Can Really Make a Difference Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Don't worry about calories; 1 teaspoon of ginger powder contains only 6 calories; XA cup of the fresh, raw root has 17 calories. Patients and friends often ask me whether individuals prone to seasickness should try to eat in order to control their symptoms. In other words, does a full stomach leave you less nauseated? As far as I'm concerned, if you can keep it down, eat anything you like, but first take one of the anti-motion sickness medications along with some ginger tea. Some travelers have told me that sipping champagne helps.

Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health Joseph E. Mario See book keywords and concepts

Potato-Leek Soup Saute 1 clove garlic and 3 chopped leeks; add 4 diced potatoes, 5 cups water, and apinch vegetable salt or cayenne and gently boil for30minutes; potatoes may be mashed; serve with tamari and chopped parsley. Vegetable Broth Use peelings of onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, and tomatoes; cover with water and simmer 1 hour. (Do not use the bitter plants broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, peppers, zucchini, cabbage, or eggplant).

A F. for 50 minutes in lecithined or wax-papered pans. Tofu Cheese Cake Blend 4 c. mashed tofu, 2 tbs. vanilla, pinch of seasalt, 1/4 c. pineapple juice, 1/2 c. honey, 1/2 c. vegetable oil, a dab of lemon extract, pinch of coriander, and 1/8 tsp. almond extract; mix 3 c. unsweetened granola, 2 tsp. coriander, 3 tbs. vegetable oil, 1IA c. water, and 2 tbs. honey; line the bottom of a baking dish (with carob or com meal) and pour in the tofu blend; bake at 3 50A F. for 20 minutes; serve with fresh fruit topping, composed of 1/2 c. water brought to a boil with 3 tbs. cornstarch or agar-agar pwd.

Cabbage Soup Shred cabbage finely, and simmer with caraway seeds, pinch of seasalt and cayenne, and diced tofu. •Manhattan Clam Chowder Gently saute 2-3 c. diced onion; add 1.5 c. diced carrots, 1 c. celery, 2-3 tbs. parsley; add 5 cups water, 2 c. diced potatoes, 2-3 c. tomatoes, bay leaf, Seasalt, 1 tsp. thyme, 1/3 tsp. pepper, 35 shelled chopped clams (orcut with kitchen scissors); bringtoaboil,thensimmerfor 20 minutes. •Corn Chowder Saute 1 slicedonion, 1 clovegarlic, and 1 bay leaf in 1 tbs. vegetable oil; add 3-4 tbs. whole grain flour; add 1IA c. each of diced red and green peppers, 1.

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

Drink cat's claw tea and consider adding ginger and echinacea drops and taking garlic capsules or cloves. • If you have a cold, take one tablespoon of Sambucol four times a day. • If you have a bacterial, fungal, or parasitical infection, take ten drops of grapefruit seed extract two or three times a day. • Find out what your infection is and, if necessary see your doctor, especially if you are not better within five days. • Consider other remedies in the A to Z of natural infection fighters below.

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

Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rose.) and fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum L.) on blood lipids, blood sugar, and platelet aggregation in patients with coronary artery disease. Prostaglan Leukotrien Ess Fatty Acids 1997:56(5) :379-84. BP. See: British Pharmacopoeia. Bradley P (ed.). British Herbal Compendium, Vol. I. A Handbook of Scientific Information on Widely Used Plant Drugs. Dorset, U.K.: British Herbal Medicine Association (BHMA); 1992;113-4. British Herbal Pharmacopoeia (BHP). Exeter, U.K.: British Herbal Medicine Association; 1996. British Pharmacopoeia (BP 1980 Vol. II).

Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG See book keywords and concepts

In addition, the patient should eat a small piece of candied ginger just before travel and as needed. SHINGLES An acute CNS infection involving primarily the dorsal root ganglia, characterized by vesicular eruption and neuralgic pain in the areas of the skin supplied by peripheral sensory nerves arising in the affected root ganglia. (The Merck Manual) Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection of sensory nerve cells caused by the same virus (varicella zoster) that causes chicken pox.

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It's naturally sweet, too, and slightly hot from the ginger and the optional horseradish. This takes about an hour to make, only 20 minutes of which is work.

There's some ginger, too." These plants are not just ornaments; they work. The cheese factory's wastewater flows first into closed aerobic reactors and then into open aerobic reactors—fancy names for tanks, as far as I can tell. Their work is to provide a pleasing environment for communities of bacteria, zooplankton, phytoplank-ton, snails, and fish, all of which "clean" the water. "When the water comes out—up to six thousand gallons a day—it's clean enough to flow right into [nearby] Honey Creek," Bob says with satisfaction.

Add a dash of salt, the ginger, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, crushed red pepper, and rice, and stir over medium heat for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vegetable broth and water, then stir in the tomatillos, green onions, dried fruit, and half the cilantro. As soon as the liquid simmers, lower the heat, cover the pan, and cook the rice gently for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the pan covered for another 5 minutes. In another non-stick pan or wok, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil until a drop of water sizzles in it.

Cook just a minute, then add ginger and garlic, stirring for only a few seconds. Add water chestnuts and asparagus, stir once more, and add the broth. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently until the asparagus is tender. Stir the sauce to dissolve the cornstarch completely. Uncover vegetables, turn heat on high, and pour the sauce over them. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for about a minute or until the sauce is thick. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds if you like. Tarsnip Tatties Makes 12 Parsnips are an old-fashioned vegetable being newly rediscovered.

Saute. Add ginger, and stir; add tomatoes, and simmer until tomatoes are soft. Put through a sieve or food mill. Add stock, shoyu, and black pepper to taste. Chinese (^Asparagus Serves a A classic dish that fits in anywhere. Have you ever tasted fresh water chestnuts? They are as much better than the canned ones as fresh asparagus is better than canned. Chinese groceries often have them even if others don't, and they are worth looking for. Choose firm nuts that haven't shriveled at all. Peel and rinse, then use as you would the canned ones.

If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C. See book keywords and concepts

Salt-Free Spike 1 yellow zucchini 1 green zucchini 1 large carrot 1/2 cup green beans 1/2 cup peas Vi cup corn Bragg's Liquid Aminos or Quick Sip to taste Chop all vegetables into bite-sized chunks. In large soup pot, saute onions, garlic, cayenne and spike in small amount of olive oil and water. Add all vegetables and enough purified water to clear top of vegetables by 1 inch. Add squirt or two of Quick Sip or Bragg's (you can always add more at time of serving). Cover and simmer on low heat until vegetables soften. Serve immediately.

A tsp ground nutmeg 1-cup vanilla oat milk Mix all ingredients and pour into piecrust. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool. Serve with spoonful of whipped cream sweetened with honey or maple syrup, if desired. • This is a delightful alternative to traditional pumpkin pie recipes, which usually include large amounts of refined sugar and sweetened condensed milk. • We have served this pie many times to guests who rave about it. Only after the first few bites do we let them know that it is sugar free.

Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson See book keywords and concepts

The medicinal use of ginger in Europe has an ancient history and can be traced back to Greek and Roman times. The plant has also been mentioned in Ayurvedic and other religious scriptures dating back to 2000 BC, where it was recognized as an aid to digestion and for cases of rheumatism and inflammation. Constituents The rhizome contains 1-3% essential oil, the major constituents of which are zingiberene and f3-bisabolene.

If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C. See book keywords and concepts

The Chinese do not draw any distinction between food and medicine. Lin Yutang condiments & dressings Similarly, when it comes to dressings and condiments most American kitchens are equipped with the standard ketchup, mustard, bottled dressings, and little else. My kitchen is stocked with these cultural standards as well; the natural, additive-free varieties, of course! Following are some other natural, ready-made popular favorites you may want to add to your repertoire. (Bragg's Liquid Aminos) (Tamari Sauce) Herbamare Tocomere Mrs.

Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson See book keywords and concepts

Qualify assurance and analysis The TLC analysis of ginger is subject to a Eur. Ph. monograph, in which citral is used as a reference. IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME. BLOATING AND FLATULENCE Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by pain in the left iliac fossa, diarrhoea and/or constipation. Symptoms are usually relieved to some extent by defecation or the passage of wind, and can be treated successfully by the use of bulk laxatives with or without antispasmodic (carminative) drugs.

Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG See book keywords and concepts

Sliced, crystallized ginger is sold in the Chinese food section of many grocery stores. THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Many effective and safe herbal approaches to respiratory problems in children are recognized worldwide. Whether an acute infection, such as bronchitis, influenza, the common cold, or sinusitis, or an immune system issue, such as asthma or hay fever, treatment with herbs can be beneficial. Herbal therapy makes a particularly valuable contribution in the treatment of a form of atopic asthma closely associated with eczema.

They may be used safely in myalgia and osteoarthritis, but those containing hot spices (such as cayenne, mustard, and ginger) should not be used by patients with rheumatoid arthritis. These remedies may be antispasmodic, rubefacient, or anti-inflammatory in nature. There are many possible external applications of herbs, and the choice will often depend upon what plants are available and local traditions. Here is a brief list of external applications used traditionally for musculoskeletal conditions, taken from many different sources and organized by primary herbal component.

A Cooling Compress for Migraine 1 quart ice-cold water 2 drops peppermint essential oil 1 drop ginger essential oil 1 drop marjoram essential oil Pour the water into a 2-quart glass bowl and add the essential oils. Soak a clean cloth in the water and apply it to the head, forehead, or neck at the first sign of a migraine. Do not allow the compress to come into contact with the eyes. An ice pack applied over the compress will help keep it from getting warm. Broader Context of Treatment Please see Broader Context of Treatment for headache.

Soy, garlic, ginger, green tea, and other herbs suggested by epidemiological research to reduce the incidence of cancer may do so by inducing apoptosis. Apoptosis is a highly conserved mechanism of self-defense that has also been observed to occur in plants. It is natural to assume that they must contain chemicals that regulate programmed cell death in their own tissues. Thus, plants are likely to prove to be important sources of agents able to modulate programmed cell death in humans.

Oil of ginger has a carminative activity. It is used as a flavoring agent.46 SESQUITERPENE LACTONES Sesquiterpene lactones are a class of natural sesquiterpenes, distinct from other members of the group because of the presence of an a-lactone system. Fig. 6.39. Sesquiterpene lactone skeleton Sesquiterpene lactones are biologically very active. Some are highly toxic to mammals, and others can cause allergic contact dermatitis in humans handling the plants in which they occur. Many have antitumor activity, but their considerable cytotoxicity has prevented any specific medicinal application.

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

You can prevent the production of Cox-2— naturally—with a special ginger extract discussed in the natural alternatives section of this chapter. What Do They Do in the Body? They inhibit the production of Cox-2 enzymes, which are involved in the production of pain and inflammation. What Are They Prescribed For? Pain from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, and dental procedures or surgery. What Are the Possible Side Effects/Adverse Effects?

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