Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 She also suggests drinking chamomile tea, as it has an anti-mucus action that allergy sufferers will find soothing. (Eyebright can be used according to the label directions, and chamomile tea can be brewed to taste.)
And don't rule out homeopathy. A recent O four-week double-blind study published in the 03
Annals of Pharmacotherapy tested homeopathic ^ preparations against a placebo during allergy % m season in the Phoenix area. The study subjects 1/1 were forty men and women ranging in age from twenty-six to sixty-three with seasonal allergic symptoms of varying degrees of severity. |
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 Allergic Conjunctivitis: chamomile tea eye washing to treat ocular'reactions has induced allergic conjunctivitis with lid angioedema (Subiza et al, 1990).
Anaphylactic Reactions: Ingestion of Chamomile-tea infusion has precipitated an anaphylactic reaction in an 8-year-old male with hay fever and bronchial asthma caused by a variety of pollens (Subiza et al, 1989). A 35-year-old woman in labor was given an enema containing glycerol and Kamillosan, an oily extract of Chamomile flowers. Ten minutes later, the woman developed nausea, urticaria, larynx edema, tachycardia, and hypotension. |
Marshall Editions
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 Give your child a cup of chamomile tea in the evening before bedtime. Do not use this remedy if your child is allergic to ragweed, the symptoms of which are a skin rash, watery eyes, and excess mucus in the nasal passages. Clove oil acts as a general anesthetic. Blend 1 drop of clove oil with 1-2 drops of olive oil. Using your fingertips or a cotton bud, gently massage the mixture onto your child's gums. This application should be used in moderation as directed above as excessive amounts can cause blistering.
HOMEOPATHY
The results from treating teething homeopathically can seem miraculous. |
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| That's why I prefer peppermint, spearmint or chamomile tea. These herbs freshen the mouth, enhance digestion and reduce gas.
If you're consuming a lot of sugar and/or fat, cut back on both. Substitute fresh fruit for sweets, eat vegetables and green salads, and drink eight glasses of water daily to improve your breath. Culinary herbs can also help. Carry dill, fennel or anise seeds with you instead of breath mints. Chew one-half teaspoon of one of the seeds.
The volatile oils in these seeds aid digestion and improve breath without the sugars and chemicals found in breath mints. |
Marshall Editions
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| Chamomile: There is some suggestion that a chamomile tea gargle may work well to relieve sensitive teeth. Prepare a strong infusion by adding approximately 1 tbsp of dried chamomile to 1 cup of water. Use this as a mouthwash two to three times a day.
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DIAGNOSIS
A stye is a bacterial infection that develops at the root of an eyelash, causing an inflamed lump to form that resembles a small boil. The hair follicle becomes stretched as it fills with pus. It causes redness and swelling of the eyelid, so the eye looks slightly closed. |
| Another option is to steep two chamomile tea bags in boiling water, allow them to cool, and place them directly on your eyelids for 10-15 minutes once or twice a day. Be aware that this may cause more irritation than the previous method. If you begin to notice redness or irritation, stop the treatment. Do not use chamomile if you are allergic to plants in the daisy family.
Green tea: Prepare a compress of green tea in the same manner as chamomile to treat puffy eyes. |
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| Contact dermatitis from chamomile tea. Contact Dermatitis Jun;36(6):307. 1997.
Rekka EA; Kourounakis AP; Kourounakis PN. Investigation of the effect of chamazulene on lipid peroxidation and free radical processes. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol Jun;92(3):361-4. 1996.
Redaelli C et al., J Chrom. 209:110. 1981.
Redaelli C et al., Plant Med 42:288. 1981.
Rodriguez-Serna M; Sanchez-Motilla JM; Ramon R; Aliaga A. Allergic and systemic contact dermatitis from Matricaria chamomilla tea. Contact Dermatitis Oct;39(4): 192-3. 1998.
Rucker G, Mayer R & Lee KR. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Drinking two to three cups of chamomile tea per day also helps to calm the digestive tract and the nervous system. Chamomile is also a good "stone-breaker" of calcified stones.
Feeling Sick During the Flush
If you have properly followed all the directions given in the outlined procedure, but still feel sick sometime during the actual liver flush, please do not feel alarmed that something is wrong. Although it occurs rarely, a person may vomit or feel nauseated during the night. |
| Drinking two to three cups of chamomile tea per day also helps to dissolve calcified stones.
Another useful method to help support the liver and gallbladder during the flush, and to encourage the release of more stones, is to soak a piece of flannel with heated apple cider vinegar and apply it to the liver/gallbladder area during the 20 to 30-minute period of lying still. Some people have found increased benefits from doing this using warm castor oil instead. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 Safety Issues: There has been one reported case of a person drinking chamomile tea, having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), and dying. There have been other cases of people having less severe allergic reactions as well. Although this is a concern, it must be put into context. Thousands of people die every year from allergic reactions to peanuts, shellfish, and other common foods. Quite literally, there is someone, somewhere who is probably allergic to almost any food. |
Marshall Editions
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| Drink a cup of chamomile tea before bed to minimize the stress that may lead to tooth grinding. Do not use chamomile if you are allergic to ragweed. Clove oil acts as a general anesthetic. Blend 1 drop of clove oil with 1-2 drops of olive oil. Use your fingers or a cotton swab to massage the mixture on your gums to relieve any pain. The application should be used in moderation, as excessive amounts can cause blistering. Licorice powder can also relieve pain in the gums. Mix 1 tsp with enough water to make a paste and gently apply it to the gums. |
| Topical remedy: Mix 1 tsp of lemon juice with 1 tsp of dried chamomile tea. Crush a clove of garlic and add it to the mixture. Rub this remedy directly on the corn once or more times a day.
Epsom salt soak: Soak your feet in a solution of Epsom salts and warm water for at least 10 minutes a day before rubbing the area with a pumice stone. This will remove part or all of your calluses. It is important to see a doctor if the skin of a corn or callus is cut or bleeds because it may become infected. If a corn discharges pus or clear fluid, it is infected. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| Eyebright can be used according to the label directions, and chamomile tea can be brewed to taste.)
And don't rule out homeopathy. A recent O four-week double-blind study published in the 03
Annals of Pharmacotherapy tested homeopathic ^ preparations against a placebo during allergy % m season in the Phoenix area. The study subjects 1/1 were forty men and women ranging in age from twenty-six to sixty-three with seasonal allergic symptoms of varying degrees of severity. |
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| Recurrent facial dermatitis from chamomile tea. Contact Dermatitis. Apr;48(4):229. 2003.
Safayhi H et al., Chamazulene. an antioxidant-type inhibitor of leukotriene B4 formation. In: PM 60(5):410. 1994.
Segal R, Pilote L. Warfarin interaction with Matricaria chamomilla. CMAJ. 174:1281-2. 2006.
Schilcher H, (1987) Die Kamille. Handbuch fur Arzte, Apotheker und andere Naturwissenschaftler. Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart Ammon HPT, Sabieraj J, Kaul R, Kamille - Mechanismus der antiphldgistischen Wirkung von Kamillenextrakten und -inhaltsstoffen. In: DAZ 136(22): 1821-1834. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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| In Europe, chamomile tea is consumed by millions of people each day as a relaxing tea for relief from anxiety, upset stomach, irritability, nervous headaches, insomnia, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Chamomile is an excellent herb for children due to its safety, efficacy, and pleasant taste. I use it mixed fifty/fifty with apple juice for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), growing pains, fevers with restlessness and irritability, teething pain, and nightmares. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Drinking 2 to 3 cups of chamomile tea per day also helps to calm the digestive tract and the nervous system. Chamomile is also a good "stone-breaker" of calcified stones.
Feeling Sick During the Cleanse
If you have properly followed all the directions given in the outlined procedure, but still feel sick sometime during the actual liver cleanse, please do not feel alarmed that something is wrong.
Although it occurs rarely, a person may vomit or feel nauseated during the night. |
Marshall Editions
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| Chamomile: chamomile tea is an excellent herb for many gastrointestinal problems. It works as an anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic, and is a source of fluids, all of which provide relief.
Peppermint: Place a few drops of essential peppermint essential oil under the tongue, or drink peppermint tea to help to control the nausea associated with gastroenteritis.
Marshmallow: Any of the demulcent herbs used for colitis (see p. 341), such as marshmallow, can help to soothe the inflamed tissue of the intestines and colon, leading to an improvement in symptoms. |
Andreas Moritz
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| Drinking 2 to 3 cups of chamomile tea per day also helps to dissolve calcified stones.
Another useful method to help support the liver and gallbladder during the cleanse, and to encourage the release of more stones, is to soak a piece of flannel with heated apple cider vinegar and apply it to the liver/gallbladder area during the 20- to 30-minute period of lying still. Some people have found increased benefits from doing this using warm castor oil instead. |
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| Allergic conjunctivitis to chamomile tea. Ann Allergy Aug;65(2): 127-32. 1990.
Suganda AG, Amoros M, Girre L et al. Inhibitory effects of some crude and semi-purified extracts of indigenous French plants on the multiplication of human herpes virus 1 and poliovirus 2 in cell culture. J Nat Prod; 46(5):626-632. 1983.
Szelenyi I et al., Planta Med 35(3):218. 1979.
Torrado S; Torrado S; Agis A et al. Effect of dissolution profile and (-)-alpha-bisabolol on the gastrotoxicity of acetylsalicylic acid. Pharmazie Feb;50(2): 141-3. 1995.
Vilagines P, Delaveau P & Vilagines R. |
| For a wound poultice, dilute the tea preparation with the same amount of chamomile tea.
Daily Dosage: For the treatment of coughs, drink 1 cup of tea, 2 to 3 times daily with honey if desired. literature
Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6 (Drogen), Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-1994.
Monkshood
Aconitum napellus description
Medicinal Parts: Deadly poison.
Flower and Fruit: The flowers are 50 to 160 cm long and form violet, bluish, or reddish upright racemes. |
| Acute episodes of eczema following ingestion of chamomile tea, or application of Chamomile compresses or topical Chamomile preparations, have been reported (Rycroft, 2003; Pereira et al, 1997; McGeorge & Steele, 1991). drug interactions
MODERATE RISK:
Anticoagulants: Coumarins present in chamomile may potentiate the effect of anticoagulants and may result in increased risk of bleeding. Clinical Management: Caution is advised if used concomitantly. Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of excessive bleeding. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 Chamomile Tea
Renowned for relieving digestive distress, chamomile tea, when sipped slowly, should help rinse away stomach acid and relieve heartburn.
Side effects: Uncommon, but an allergic reaction could lead to rash, stomach cramps, or difficulty breathing
Downside: Allergy to ragweed or chrysanthemums precludes use of chamomile, since it is in the same family. Cost: Approximately $5 for a month's supply shaved ginger into a mug. Pour boiling water over it and let steep for a few minutes. Strain the liquid through a sieve to remove the grated ginger. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 Other possibilities include pheanine (at 300 milligrams, one of the best relaxants in nature), chamomile tea, hops, skullcap, and valerian root, a natural calmative used by orthomolecular psychiatrists for people who tend to be anxious. Herbalist Letha Hadady says that people who can't think clearly during the day and wake up at night sweating, with their hearts beating too fast, should consider remedies that balance the adrenal glands in the heart. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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| Considering that hundreds of millions of cups of chamomile tea are consumed yearly, it only can be seen as a very safe herb.
Avoid taking chamomile and other flowering herbs from the Astera-ceae family (feverfew, Roman chamomile, calendula, yarrow, boneset, and echinacea flowers) if you have severe ragweed pollen allergies. Because these plants are related to ragweed, there is a possibility that the pollen from them could cause an allergic reaction, as well. Herb/Drug Interactions: None known. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Take as directed on the container. chamomile tea is soothing to the digestive tract. Drink 1 to 2 cups daily.
Homeopathy
Pick the remedy that best matches your symptoms in this section. For chronic acid reflux, take a 6x, 12x, 6C, 12C, or 30C twice daily for two weeks to see if there are any positive results. After you notice improvement, stop taking the remedy, unless symptoms return. Consultation with a homeopathic practitioner is advised. |
| Super Prescription #2 Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Drink a cup of chamomile tea when you feel bloated or after meals. If you prefer to use an extract, take 500 mg twice a day, or use 2 ml of a tincture twice daily.
Super Prescription #3 Homeopathic Magnesia Phosphorica
Take 3 pellets of a 6x potency up to three times daily for gas and cramping.
Super Prescription #4 Homeopathic Carbo Vegetabilis
Take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C) as needed for gas and bloating that are accompanied by belching. |
The Editors of FC&A
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| To make chamomile tea, pour about two-thirds of a cup of boiling water over three teaspoons of the dried flower. Let it steep for five to 10 minutes before straining.
Bromelain. After analyzing the results of over 200 studies, researchers found this pineapple extract to be a possible ulcer blocker, as well as a first-rate anti-inflammatory and an excellent digestive aid. You can find bromelain supplements at your local pharmacy or health food store. Be sure to follow the dosage instructions closely.
Just remember - see your doctor before self-treating an ulcer with herbs. |
Carol Simontacchi
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 Sip a cup of chamomile tea. Knit.
Just as important, make a special effort to avoid activities that can be stimulating or upsetting. Do not watch television—especially the news—directly before retiring. TV can be overstimulating. Do not bring work to bed with you. Do not exercise vigorously just before retiring, as the adrenaline push stimulated by the workout can keep you awake. And do not get into an argument with a family member. Also avoid stimulating substances such as coffee, cocoa, and alcoholwhich should be avoided anyway because of their inflammatory effects. |
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| Relax with chamomile tea. This soothing flower has been known since ancient time as a cure for an upset stomach and indigestion. Look for dried chamomile at your local health food store. Steep a heaping teaspoon in hot water for 15 minutes. Then drink a cup between meals three or four times a day.
Take the fright out of severe chest pain
You suddenly feel excruciating chest pain, and thinking the worst, you race to the emergency room. But in the end, you find out it isn't a heart attack — just a bad case of heartburn. |
Dianne Onstad
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 When he arrived, his mother sent him to bed with a cup of soothing chamomile tea to calm his fear. cially against certain staph bacteria and Candida albicans. A cup of chamomile tea, probably the most popular herbal tea, made from three or four fresh flowers to a cupful of boiling water, will soothe and calm fevers and colds, headaches, upset stomachs, flatulence and colic, mensttual cramps, pain and swelling caused by arthritis or injury, and diarrhea. It is an excellent children's remedy, gently calming colicky infants and teething babies. |
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