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Herbal Defense Robyn Landis See book keywords and concepts

Cayenne pepper, ginger, ginkgo, and bilberry concentrate would all be appropriate for this purpose. Triphala, Ayurveda's premier tonic remedy, is a gold mine for athletes. Its ability to rejuvenate virtually every part of the body, speed healing, balance glandular function, and enhance immunity makes it a terrific all-around "athletic supporter." Most of these herbs are discussed in more detail in the "Noteworthy Tonics" section on pages 133-146. 12 Herbs for Depression, Addictions, Anxiety, and Insomnia erbs can enhance mental as well as physical health.

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Clinical Study (1990) In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 60 women undergoing major gynecological surgery, ginger performed significantly better than placebo and was as effective as the injectable antinausea drug metoclopra-mide in preventing the nausea and vomiting caused by anesthesia. The women in the study were randomized into three study groups of 20 each.

The complete Book of Water Healing - Using the Earth's most essential resource to cure illness, promote health, and soothe and restore body, mind, and spirit Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

These include wintergreen liniment, Olbas lotion or ointment, arnica lotion, mustard plaster, or cayenne pepper or ginger powder poultice. Dr. Vincent Di Stephano, team physician for the Philadelphia Eagles, says he uses hot moist compresses as a secondary treatment if stiffness persists in the groin area. Sitting in a cold whirlpool sit bath also helps. An excellent preventive exercise that is used especially by skiers is to lift one foot onto a table or bathroom sink and stretch the groin area by leaning forward a half dozen times.

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier See book keywords and concepts

Eventually, exotic herbs like ginger and cinnamon became staples in European medicine and cooking. Rebirth of European Scholarship ad 1000-1400 As European scholars slowly started to absorb the lessons of Arabic medical learning in the early Middle Ages, classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian texts preserved in the libraries of Constantinople (later Istanbul) filtered back to Europe, and hospitals, medical schools, and universities were founded. Perhaps the most interesting among them was the medical school at Salerno on the west coast of Italy.

The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications Christian Ratsch See book keywords and concepts

The shokoh-7 mixture consists of the same five substances plus ginger (Zingiber officinale) and amber (Morita 1992). The leaves of the Cambodian camphor tree (Cinnamomum tetragonum) are made into a stimulating drink (von Reis Altschul 1975, 78*). Ritual Use In Japan, camphor is an important ingredient in ritual incenses. It is also one of the most important incense materials in the traditional Tibetan Tantra cult (Yeshe Tsogyal 1996) and has enormous ritual significance, especially in southern India.

Kempferia galanga) (Zingiberaceae)—galanga A member of the ginger family, galanga is also known as the galgant-spice lily, resurrection lily, and hinguru-piyali. It is found in the tropical regions of Africa and in Southeast Asia. The very aromatic rootstock (rhizome), which often looks like a hand and is usually referred to as mar aba, is used throughout the range of the plant as a spice and as a remedy for treating digestive ailments. Kaempferia has a strong, refreshing taste.

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

Olive Oil—Add one tablespoon of high-quality olive oil (such as extra virgin) to the citrus, garlic, and ginger juice. Either blend or shake the ingredients to guarantee complete mixing. • Taking the Flush—The liver flush is best taken in the morning, preferably after some stretching and breathing exercises, says Dr. Hobbs. Do not eat any foods for one hour following the flush, he adds. • Cleansing Herbal Tea—After an hour has elapsed, Dr. Hobbs recommends taking two cups of an herbal blend he calls "PolariTea.

The Natural Way to Heal: 65 Ways to Create Superior Health Walter Last See book keywords and concepts

Blend or crush both in lemon juice and olive oil and refrigerate, then use this as a salad dressing or for flavoring meals. Use an amount that is hot but not uncomfortable. Gradually increase your intake to just below your tolerance level for several weeks; then you can continue to use it in normal amounts for flavoring your food. With serious infections, inflammations, or cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, you can also add fresh garlic to this until the problem is overcome.

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier See book keywords and concepts

Herbal remedies would include warming spices such as ginger (Zingiber officinale, p. 153), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, p. 80), and cayenne (Capsicum fmtescens, p. 70), as well as bitters such as turmeric (Curcuma longa, p. 88) and aloe vera (Aloe vera, p. 57). The specific choice of herbal remedy depends on its "quality" or "energy," which Ayurveda determines according to twenty attributes (vimshatiguna), such as hot, cold, wet, dry, heavy, or light. Ayurveda also classifies remedies according to six tastes — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent.

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Drink ginger tea to counter any nausea associated with the diarrhea. To Stop Diarrhea: If it is an emergency, a normally healthy person can take a sitz (sit) bath in 6 to 8 inches of cold water for a few seconds, gradually increasing the time up to 10 minutes in temperatures of 40°F to 50°F A half-cup of apple cider vinegar can be added to the sitz bath. During the sitz bath, place towels on the chest and back to protect from drafts. As part of the treatment, massage the upper body through the towels. After the bath, again rub the entire body with a rough towel.

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

Among the most beneficial essential oils for dealing with infectious diseases,Vermilye recommends bay laurel, German and Roman chamomile, clove bud, ginger, lavender, oregano, rosemary, thyme, Eucalyptus radiata, helichrysum, neroli, niaouli, palmarosa, and Ravensara aromatica. "These are all essential oils that I have had positive and exciting results with, and scientific studies have proven their effectiveness for inhibiting pathogens," she says.

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Zingiber officinale), and cayenne pepper (Capsicum spp.) may also be included to enhance absorption (Lad and Frawley, 1986). The rationality of this long-used empirical practice is validated by modern research demonstrating that the compound piperine in long pepper and black pepper increases activity of dietary supplements and conventional pharmaceutical drugs by enhancing the serum concentration, extent of absorption and bioavailability by inhibiting drug metabolism (i.e., breakdown) (Badmaev et al, 2000; Khajuria et ai, 1998; Bano etal, 1991; Atal etal, 1985, 1981). Liv.

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Nerve pain: To 2 oz of base oil, add five drops each of clove bud, ginger, rosemary, Eucalyptus citridora, and helichrysum. (Use only from the knees down, on feet, or with muscle and joint injuries.) • Chest rub for colds and flu: To 1 tbsp of base oil, add five drops of either Ravensara, eucalyptus, tea tree, niaouli, Roman chamomile, palmarosa, rosemary, or elemi. • Oil for bruises: To Vi oz of base oil, add ten drops each of helichrysum and rosemary, two drops clove, and five drops Eucalyptus citridora.

Biofeedback Training and Neurotherapy / Fasting / Guided Imagery AROMATHERAPY: Rosemary, lavender, marjoram, chamomile, clary sage BODYWORK: • Acupressure, Shiatsu, reflexology, massage, Rolfing, Feldenkrais Method, Hellerwork • Massage painful muscles with a mixture of grated ginger juice and equal parts olive or sesame oil. • For nighttime leg cramps, soak in a warm bath before going to bed, then stretch your legs. • Regular stretching using yoga reduces the likelihood of cramps, especially in main trouble areas such as the hamstring and calf muscles. FLOWER ESSENCES: Rescue Remedy® Cream.

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Schulick P. Ginger: Common Spice and Wonder Drug, 2nd ed. Brattleboro, VT: Herbal Free Press Ltd, 1994. Aromatherapy Buckle J. Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing. San Diego: Singular Publishing Group, 1997. England A. Aromatherapy for Mother and Baby: Natural Healing with Essential Oils during Pregnancy and Early Motherhood. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1994. Keville K, Green M. Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press, 1995. Lavabre M. Aromatherapy Workbook. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1990. Lawless J.

Herbs such as ginger, turmeric, and garlic also provide antiplatelet actions. Aspirin has antiplatelet effects, which is why many Western doctors recommend a dosage of 1 aspirin a day to help reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack. In theory, regular use of antiplatelet herbs might be expected to provide the same health-protective benefits.

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Those receiving ginger had fewer incidences of nausea, and those who received the placebo required larger doses of antinausea drugs to relieve their symptoms. Chamomile tea—This tea has traditionally been used as a digestive aid. Chamomile oil appears to have a relaxing action on the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract, making it an antispasmodic. Many people are allergic to chamomile, however, so if you have hayfever, I would recommend that you avoid it.

Some were given ginger powder and ome were given the traditional motion-sickness drug. The volunteers vere free to stop the chair whenever they felt nausea. Those taking the ;inger lasted 57 percent longer than those on the traditional drug. jinkgo biloba—For more than five-thousand years, Chinese herbalists lave recommended ginkgo for a variety of ailments. Studies show that >atients suffering from vertigo experienced dramatic improvement after aking ginkgo, due to increased blood flow to the inner ear. In one test, researchers studied seventy people with chronic vertigo for hree months.

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The acupuncturist burns a pinch of moxa on a slice of ginger atop an acupoint, or alternatively, the moxa is placed directly on the point and removed as soon as it feels too warm to the patient. There are certain points where a needle can't be used, according to Dr. Cargile, for example, the navel, nipples, or penis. Moxibustion is useful for treating these points. ACUPUNCTURE AND PET CARE H.C. Curney, D.V.M., a Colorado-based veterinarian, is one of a growing number of veterinarians in the U.S. who has discovered the benefits of acupuncture for animals. Dr.

Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives: A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients Vitamin E Ruth Winter See book keywords and concepts

GRAS. ginger OIL • Obtained from the dried rhizomes of Zingiber officinale, it is used in flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, chewing gum, meats, and condiments. It is also used in perfumes. Employed medicinally to break up intestinal gas. A skin irritant. Has been show to be mutagenic in rabbits. GRAS. GINSENG • Panax ginseng (Asia). Panax quinquefolia (North America). Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian). Root of the ginseng plant, grown in China, Korea, and the United States.

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay. See book keywords and concepts

We use it in our clinic to treat cases of nausea that do not respond to the milder ginger root. In addition, this herb inhibits the actions of common fungi and bacteria that cause nausea and intestinal problems. You can find it in Chinese grocery stores as a major ingredient in various antinausea medicines, available in both pill and liquid forms. It is very valuable for treating the nausea of pregnancy or chemotherapy.

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Eight ounces of plain low-fat yogurt, as described earlier in this chapter, flavored with ginger, cinnamon, or fresh spices instead of stewed fruits and sugar. • Optional: Eggs (poached, hard-boiled, or scrambled) three times a week. Omelettes are a wonderful opportunity to stretch the nutritive value of eggs, as you can include other less calorie-dense foods. Avoid using cheese, but try sauteing greens, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, or spinach until they wilt, using one of your tablespoons of olive or canola oil (see below).

Herbs that can play an important role in treating arthritis include curcumin (extracted from the spice turmeric), Jamaican dogwood, feverfew, devil's claw, licorice, ginger, and yucca. Many are available in easy-to-use alcohol or glycerine tinctures or in an encapsulated freeze-dried form. Capsaicin, an extract of cayenne pepper, is a topical counterirritant cream that provides relief from joint pain. It's an alternative to the traditional menthol-containing ointments and may be slightly more effective for some.

Manifesto for a New Medicine: Your Guide to Healing Partnerships and the Wise Use of Alternative Therapies James S. Gordon, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Twenty years ago, when I first began to prescribe specific foods, herbs, and spices, people looked at me in the strangest way: it was as if I had emerged, with leaves and roots in my hair and the mystery of the dark woods in my voice, to announce that ginger works for stomach problems; that garlic and onions forestall the flu; that romaine lettuce broth can be used for sleep; or that yogurt may be placed intravaginally to dispel a yeast infection.

It helps control infections, reduces cholesterol levels, decreases elevated blood pressure, enhances immune functioning, and may even improve mood. And ginger, which has traditionally been used to improve digestion, turns out to be as good as powerful drugs in controlling nausea and vomiting. Olive oil is, as anyone who has ever visited that part of the world knows, a major ingredient of the Mediterranean diet. It is a monounsaturated fatty acid, which means it has only one chemical bond in its structure that is not "saturated" with hydrogen atoms.

Onions, garlic, and ginger by themselves and as ingredients in cooking other dishes are high on my list of recommended foods. Though other oils and butter are delicious and certainly fine for occasional use, I suggest olive oil for regular cooking and salad dressing. I often advise people to eliminate or cut way down on refined sugar—a little honey or maple syrup, both of which at least retain their native vitamins and minerals, is better—caffeine, and food additives, colorings, and preservatives. These general guidelines, are, however, only that.

In recent years I've been particularly impressed by the data on the beneficial effects of fiber, soy products, fatty fish, onions, garlic, ginger, and olive oil; and by the hazards of overconsumption of refined sugar, caffeine, milk and milk products, and food additives. High-fiber diets improve bowel functioning generally and may diminish the risk of gallstones and kidney stones. Regular intake of oat bran fiber decreases the level of "bad" or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and may raise the level of "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol as well.

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Or pour boiling water over the dried root, steep for 5 min, and then strain. 1 teaspoon = about 2.5 g. H2C0H HO-^ Q Isolindleyin Lindleyin: Galloyl at C6 of glucose Rheumemodin : ch3 Aloeemodin : CH2OH Rhein : COOH Chrysophanol : CH3 Physcion : CH3 OH H H H OCH3 OCH3 OR Rhaponticoside : R = p-D-Glucose Rhapontigenin : R = H 7 Technical Information 7.1 Prescription status Only available in pharmacies. 7.2 Therapeutic category Botanical stimulant laxative. 7.3 Indications for use For short-term use in constipation. 7.4 Contraindications Ileus, acute intestinal inflammation, e.

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WILD ginger • Canadian Oil. See Snakeroot Oil. WILD MARJORAM EXTRACT • Extract of the flowering ends of Origanum vulgare. Yellow or greenish yellow liquid containing about 40 percent terpenes (see). Used in flavoring and perfumery. See Marjoram Oil. WILD MINT EXTRACT • Extract of the leaves and tender twigs of Mentha arvensis. The Cheyenne Indians prepared a decoction of the ground leaves and stems of wild mint and drank the liquid to check nausea. Pulegone and thymol (see) are derived from an oil of wild mint. Its odor resembles peppermint. Used in flavoring. See Peppermint.

The cleaned, boiled, sun-dried, pulverized root is used in coconut, ginger ale, and curry flavorings for puddings, condiments, meats, soups, and pickles; also for yellow coloring used to color sausage casings, oleomargarine, shortening, and marker ink. The extract is used in fruit, meat, and cheese flavorings for beverages, condiments, meats, soup bases, and pickles. The oleoresin (see) is obtained by extraction with one or more of the solvents acetone, ethyl alcohol, ethylene dichloride (see all), and others. It is used in spice flavorings for condiments, meats, pickles, and brine.

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