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Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Part One offers an overview of the principles and materials used in herbal healing, and describes the herbs and herbal formulas recommended in this book. Each entry gives a description of the herb or formula and a brief review of how it is understood in terms of sciencebased medicine. The entries describe how each herb and formula can be used by itself, and how it can be used with other herbs, nutritional supplements, and prescription medications. Part Two is an alphabetical listing of the health conditions that can be treated with herbs.

May this book help you use the best of herbal healing and, when needed, modern medicine to find greater health than you have ever known before. How to Use This Book This book is a comprehensive guide for the layperson seeking to use herbs to enhance health. Herbs can be used within the context of other conventional health treatment to relieve diseases that threaten comfort, health, or life itself. Herbs also can be used to improve athletic performance, enhance sexual response, and complement a healthy diet.

Although every herb and formula listed in Part One has been employed by one or more of the great schools of traditional herbal healing, no herb in Part One is employed only by informal healers. In fact, all of the herbs and formulas listed in this book are used in modern medical practice in Europe, Egypt, Israel, or Japan. The herbs and formulas listed in Part One are at least understood in chemical terms and can be used with predictable results with modern medicine. Interestingly, most conventional drugs were originally derived from plant sources.

It points out possibilities for combining herbal healing with conventional treatment with outcomes that neither can achieve alone for various conditions. It's amazing how far we have come in natural healing, without serious side effects. Herbal treatments are capable of healing all kinds of disorders and all parts of the body.

Then it lists over 200 of the plants used in traditional herbal healing and the scientific evidence for their use in extending health. It gives the most current scientific explanation of how each herb has been used successfully for centuries as a healing tool. It also provides current clinical information on the herbal formulas of ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, Native American, and South American medicine most widely used today, as well as several modern herbal formulas of great healing potential.

To use these prescriptions for herbal healing successfully, it is essential to note one further rule: Avoid creating physiological imbalances by taking too much of an herb, or by taking an herb after it is no longer needed. After taking any herb or formula for three months, see a health-care professional for reassessment. As symptoms improve, it may be beneficial to continue with the same treatment or to start taking a different herb or formula. It also may be necessary to change or discontinue prescription medication.

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

Healing Sea Onions SEE Squill in Chapter Five herbal healing Plants. •Common Curled PARSLEY Leaf, Root, and Seed (Apium Petroselinum sativum, crispum, and hortense) Umbellifer family; also called Rock Selinon, and Inn Sai in China. A Mediterranean herb 1-foot tall growing on walls and rocks, having thick white roots, dark-green curly leaves and white flowers. Diuretic (root), carminative (seed), stimulating (leaf), tonic, aperient, antispasmodic, expectorant, laxative, mild diuretic.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC See book keywords and concepts

Gladstar R. herbal healing for Women. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993, 176. 20. Gladstar R. herbal healing for Women. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993, 177. 21. Gladstar R. herbal healing for Women. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993, 177. 22. Dale A, Cornwell S. The role of lavender oil in relieving perineal discomfort following childbirth: A blind randomized trial. / Adv Nursing 1994; 19: 89-96. 23. Bingel AS, Farnsworth NR. Higher plants as potential sources of galactagogues. Econ Med Plant Res 1994; 6: 1-54 [review]. 24.

Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

By the time the Roman Empire fell, an herbal healing system had been firmly established throughout the continent. Garlic was recognized as an effective guard against colds and fever, and peppermint was widely known to encourage good digestion. Europeans knew that basil eased their cramps and that parsley acted as a diuretic. More important than the use of any one herb was the idea that plants in general were agents that, with the proper application, could be used to stimulate the body's natural healing response.

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

Coca SEE in Chapter Five herbal healing PLANTS. Coleus (Coleus pumilus/male, blumei/child, and el ahijado/godson) mint Labia family; used like Hojas de la Pastora; 50 leaves chewed or made into tea; used like Pipilzintzintli (Salvia divinorum). (*) Colorines Red Beans (Erythrina, Rhynchosia phaseloides, and pyramidalis/ black) from Oaxaca and the Amer. Southwest; resemble Mescal beans; some species have a toxic indole or isoquinoline for poison arrows. Wild Cucumber Seeds (Echinocystis lobata) A Melon-family vine of the Amer.

The herbal healing PLANTS * * * A •ABSINTHE SEE Wormwood. •ABUTA (Cissampelos pareira) An Amazonian herb balances female hormones, counters menses cramps, uterine hemorrhaging, amidwife's herb againstmiscarriage, pre-and post-natal pain; reduces inflamed testicles; a diuretic, for kidney problems, and stones. •ACACIA Tree gum (Acacia arabica, ferruginea, and catechu) Also called Areca seed (Malaysian Acacia Areca catechu Palm Tree nut and gum, taken with Betel nut); Arabic Catechu Gum and Gum Arabic used as an emulsifier (in hair sprays) andjelling agent, may be allergic to some.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

OTHER herbal healing SYSTEMS The World Health Organization estimates that 80 percent of the earth's population today depends on plants to treat common ailments. Herbalism is an essential part of Ayurvedic (Indian), traditional Asian, Native American, and naturopathic medicines. Many homeopathic remedies are derived from plants as well. Oriental herbs are a recent addition to the American herb scene, with the influx of several popular Chinese herbs. The Chinese are today's foremost herbalists, drawing on thousands of years of experience in compounding and processing roots and herbs.

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

SEE Valerian (*) •Hemp (*) SEE in Chapter Five herbal healing PLANTS. •Henbane Leaf, Seed, and Root (Hyoscyamus niger) Nightshade family; witches brew for flying feeling with hyoscyamine (peripheral nervous system), scopalamine and other alkaloids; a sedative for sleep. For visions, excess can cause insanity. Similar to Datura. (*) •Hierba Loca and Taglli Heath family (Pernettya furens/Maddening plant/ Huedhued, and Parvifolia which has resinoid Andromedotoxin and glycoside Arbutin.

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

The ancient art of Indonesian herbal healing. Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd, Singapore Burger A, Wachter H 1998 Hunnius pharmazeutisches Wbrterbuch, 8 Aufl. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin Capasso L 1998 5300 years ago, the ice man used natural laxatives and antibiotics. Lancet 352:1894 Griggs B 1981 Green pharmacy. A history of herbal medicine. Norman & Hobhouse, London Humboldt A von (Beck H, Hrsg.) 1997 Die Forschungsreise in den Tropen Amerikas [Studienausgabe Bd 2, Teilband 3].

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC See book keywords and concepts

Gladstar R. herbal healing for Women. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993, 177. 21. Gladstar R. herbal healing for Women. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993, 177. 22. Dale A, Cornwell S. The role of lavender oil in relieving perineal discomfort following childbirth: A blind randomized trial. / Adv Nursing 1994; 19: 89-96. 23. Bingel AS, Farnsworth NR. Higher plants as potential sources of galactagogues. Econ Med Plant Res 1994; 6: 1-54 [review]. 24. Mohr H (1954) [Clinical investigations of means to increase lactation.] Dtsch Med Wscbr 79: 1513-16 [in German]. 25. "Weiss RF.

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

Suggested Reading Gladstar R. herbal healing for Women. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993. Green J. Male Herbal: Health Care for Men and Boys. Freedom, CA: Crossing Press, 1991. Hudson T. Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Los Angeles: Lowell House; Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1999. McQuade Crawford A. The Herbal Menopause Book. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press, 1996. Nissim R. Natural Healing in Gynecology. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1996. Weed S. Menopausal Years. Woodstock, NY: Ash Tree, 1992.

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

Licorice extract (deglycyrrhizinated licorice, or DGL) is a wonderful herbal healing aid for ulcers. It increases the production of protective mucus in the stomach. Use 300 mg four to six times a day. Unripe banana also has antiulcer effects, as do the herbs slippery elm (Ulmusfulva; take 200 mg four to six times a day), marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis; take 200 mg four to six times a day), and the juice of raw cabbage. You can buy extract of unripe plantain banana (Musa paradisiaca); take 150 mg four to six times a day.

The Way of Herbs Michael Tierra See book keywords and concepts

Such ritual practices as talking or praying to a plant, making an offering before picking or harvesting it or bringing the first-picked herbs to the people who live in that area, will help to raise and maintain one's consciousness at a level necessary for the proper practice of herbal healing. It must be understood that herbal healing involves a specially directed and trained imaginative and intuitive sense that cannot be taught mechanically but must rather be discovered and acquired with practice.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

But in herbal healing, rhis planr becomes noteworthy only aftet the velvety petals have fallen away, revealing the rusry-colored, cherry-shaped rose hips, or Rose Hip / Nutritional Value Per 100 j Edible Portion Hips, Dried Hips, Dried Calories 341 Sodium 4,600 mg Protein 13.3 g Zinc trace Fat » 8 Manganese 4.000 mg Fiber 30.0 g Beta Carotene (A) 7,015 IU Calcium 810 mg Thiamine (Bi) 0.380 mg Iron trace Riboflavin (B2) 0.720 mg Magnesium 139 mg Niacin (B,) 6.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

More details on using herbs to cure or prevent health problems can be found in Prescription for herbal healing (Avery/Penguin Putnam, 2002). Bilberry Bilberry hails from the same plant family as the blueberry and huckleberry. The part used as an herb is the leaf portion of the plant. Bilberry conditions capillaries and red blood cells, thereby helping to lower blood pressure. It also protects the eyes; inhibits bacterial growth; has anticar-cinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antiaging properties; and helps to lower blood sugar levels.

Detailed information on individual herbs, their medicinal uses, and precautions to be aware of when using them may be found in Prescription for herbal healing (Avery/Penguin Putnam, 2002). Alternate juices made from the foods and herbs from the tables in Appendix D: Live Juice Therapy every day to receive all their healing and prevention benefits. Gradually work through the entire list—each has a specific role in restoring and balancing the metabolism.

For detailed information on healing herbs, you may wish consult Prescription for herbal healing (Avery/Penguin Putnam, 2002). If organic fruits and vegetables are not available to make the juices, remove peels before juicing. To bolster the fast, add protein powder and omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acid supplements to supply nutrients the body needs. If you have symptoms of low blood sugar, taking a rounded teaspoon of spirulina in an 8-ounce glass of fruit juice or water as needed is recommended.

For more in-depth information on which herbs to use for specific health disorders, refer to Prescription for herbal healing (Avery/Penguin Putnam, 2002). Allspice Allspice is the dried, unripe berry of a Caribbean evergreen tree. Its flavor is like a combination of cinnamon, pepper, juniper, and clove. Whole or ground berries can be used with sweet and savory foods. Add a few berries when making stock or stew; add ground allspice to mulled cider, fruit desserts, and pumpkin pie. Allspice is also called pimento and Jamaica pepper.

Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About Kevin Trudeau See book keywords and concepts

Remedies from nature's own pharmacy to strengthen and support each vital body system.) • Herbal Healing: An Easy to Use A-Z Reference by Phyllis A. Balch 34. Not Convinced That Homeopathic Medicines Are A Safe Natural Alternative To Drugs And Surgery And Can Cure Disease And Keep You Healthy? Then Read: • Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines by Stephen Cummings, M.D. and Dana Ullman, M.P.H. (Safe And Effective Remedies For You And Your Family. Homeopathy is a natural, safe, inexpensive, and highly effective complement to conventional medicine.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

For detailed information on using herbs and on interactions between drugs and herbs (an important concern), consult Prescription for herbal healing (Avery/Penguin Putnam, 2000). Use the table below to identify some of the many foods that can be used for healing. TYPE OF DRUG THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVE COMMENTS cherries, garlic, green tea, kale, kelp, kiwi, onions, oranges, pink grapefruit, plums, red grapes, red bell peppers, reishi mushrooms, rose hips, spinach, tomatoes.

Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel See book keywords and concepts

As a result, all physicians and laypersons do not appreciate the kind of compartmentalized, organ-based approach to herbal healing that is followed in this book. Indeed, there are two classes of herbal remedies that do not fit into an anatomically oriented scheme: adaptogens and immune stimulants. Adaptogens are agents that are reputed to increase the body's resistance to physical, chemical, and biological stressors. Immune stimulants are agents that activate the body's nonspecific defence mechanisms against infectious organisms, particularly viral and bacterial pathogens.

The Practical Encyclopedia of Natural Healing Mark Bricklin See book keywords and concepts

An Annotated Bibliography of Herbal Medicine and Folk Remedy Books This bibliography is not meant to be a complete listing of books that deal in whole or part with herbal healing. Such a bibliography would make a book in itself (and probably a good one at that). Rather, this listing is meant as a practical guide for those who wish to pursue the subject further. The emphasis here is very heavily on the practical aspects of herbal healing.

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

Gladstar R. herbal healing for Women: Simple Home RemediesforWomen of All Ages. New York: Fireside Books, 1993. Hobbs C, Keville K. Women's Herbs,Women'sHealth. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1998. Hudson T. Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Los Angeles: Keats Publishing, 1999. Mclntyre A. The Complete Woman's Herbal:A Manual of Healing Herbs and Nutrition for Personal Well-Being and Family Care. New York: Henry Holt, 199S. Northrup C. Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing. New York: Bantam Books, 1994. Soule D.

New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine Bill Gottlieb See book keywords and concepts

Herbal Therapy Here's a natural insect repellent from Barre,Vermont, herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, author of herbal healing for Women and several other books on herbs: Combine one part bay leaf, four parts pennyroyal, two parts rosemary and one part eucalyptus in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add enough olive oil to cover the herbs, then top off with another inch or two. Close the jar and place it on a sunny windowsill or in a sunny spot outside for two weeks. (You can do this even during colder months, says Gladstar, since oil usually won't freeze.

Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND See book keywords and concepts

For the most part, herbal healing lore was passed from generation to generation by word of mouth. Mother taught daughter; the village herbalist taught a promising apprentice. By the seventeenth century, the knowledge of herbal medicine was widely disseminated throughout Europe. In 1649, Nicholas Culpeper wrote A Physical Directory, and a few years later produced The English Physician. This respected herbal pharmacopeia was one of the first manuals that the layperson could use for health care, and it is still widely referred to and quoted today.

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