More Herbal Remedies

» Hayfever treatment.

  Perilla Perilla frutescens. This herb has been used for centuries in Asia and China by many thousands of people and has been introduced throughout Europe over recent years. One of the first Chinese scientific reports documenting the use of Perilla was as early as 500AD.Perilla extract was shown to relieve the symptoms of sneezing and runny nose in hayfever sufferers, without reports of side effects. In addition hundreds of allergic patients experienced a satisfying result after self-treatment with Perilla extract.

A recent review on Perilla extract concluded that 'Perilla extract is a valuable herb containing many beneficial ingredients and based on traditional knowledge and modern scientific research and investigation, Perilla extract has been shown to be an effective and safe alternative in the treatment of allergies.

  Butterbur - Petasites Hybridas
Butterbur - Petasites Hybridas is a herbacious plant found in Europe and parts of North Africa and Asia. Butterbur root is employed as a heart stimulant, acting as both a cardiac tonic and a diuretic. It has been used as a remedy for fevers, asthma, colds and urinary complaints. Butterbur has also been found effective when treating migraines, reducing occurence and duration of attacks. Butterbur may also be as effective as antihistermines in the treatment of hayfever.

  Bee Pollen. A supply of bee pollen is like holding a whole health food store in the palm of your hand.  This one convenient source is a storehouse of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and oils, carbohydrates, amino acids, over 5,000 enzymes and coenzymes, hormones, peptones, polypeptides and globulins, high concentrations of the nucleic acids RNA and DNA, and a variety of antibiotic substances. With the addition of roughage and water, the human body can survive on honey bee pollen alone.  This is because it is the only food which contains, in perfect balance, all 22 known essential nutritional elements (and others yet to be identified), which humans require to achieve and maintain optimum vitality.

» Alcohol withdrawal.

  Kudzu is used in prescriptions for the treatment of wei, or “superficial,” syndrome (a disease that manifests just under the surface—mild, but with fever), thirst, headache, and stiff neck with pain due to high blood pressure.1 It is also recommended for allergies, migraine headaches, inadequate measles eruptions in children, and diarrhea. The historical application for drunkenness has become a major focal point of modern research on kudzu. It is also used in modern Chinese medicine as a treatment for angina pectoris.

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» Tobacco withdrawal.

  Avena Sativa (Wild Oats) is used to treat nervous exhaustion, insomnia, and “weakness of the nerves.” A tea made from oats was thought to be useful in rheumatic conditions and to treat water retention. A tincture of the green tops of oats was also used to help with withdrawal from tobacco addiction. Oats were often used in baths to treat insomnia and anxiety as well as a variety of skin conditions, including burns and eczema.

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» Natural painkillers. Feverfew was mentioned in Greek medical literature as a remedy for inflammation and for menstrual discomforts. Traditional herbalists in Great Britain used it to treat fevers, arthritis, and other aches and pains.. According to several double blind studies with migraine patients, feverfew reduces the severity, duration, and frequency of migraine headaches.

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» White Willow’s Latin name is the source of the name for acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), as well as the parent compound from which aspirin was eventually created. Willow bark was used traditionally for fever, headache, pain, and rheumatic complaints. The glycoside salicin, from which the body can split off salicylic acid, is a source of the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving actions of willow. The analgesic actions of willow are typically slow acting but last longer than standard aspirin products. One study has found that a combination herbal product including 100 mg white willow bark improved functioning via pain relief in people with osteoarthritis.

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» Boswellin, according to studies, is shown to have an anti-inflammatory action—much like the conventional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used for inflammatory conditions. Boswellin inhibits pro-inflammatory mediators in the body, such as leukotrienes. As opposed to NSAIDs, long-term use of boswellia does not lead to irritation or ulceration of the stomach. Controlled, double blind studies have shown that boswellia extracts are very helpful for ulcerative colitis.

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» Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory agent and for this reason is helpful in healing minor injuries, particularly sprains and strains, muscle injuries, and the pain, swelling, and tenderness that accompany sports injuries. Also as a result of its anti-inflammatory effect, bromelain has been found to dramatically reduce postoperative swelling in controlled human research. Double blind research has found bromelain effective in reducing swelling, bruising and pain for women having minor surgery after giving birth (episiotomy). The anti-inflammatory effect of bromelain is the probable reason this enzyme has been found effective for people suffering from sinusitis.

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» More Herbal Remedies. Ashwagandha’s  health applications for in traditional Indian and Ayurvedic medicine are extensive. Of particular note is its use against tumors, inflammation (including arthritis), and a wide range of infectious diseases. The shoots and seeds are also used as food and to thicken milk in India. Traditional uses of ashwagandha among tribal peoples in Africa include fevers and inflammatory conditions. Ashwagandha is frequently a constituent of Ayurvedic formulas, including a relatively common one known as shilajit.

» Boldo contains several types of primary constituents, including volatile oils (e.g., ascaridole, eucalyptol), flavonoids, and alkaloids. Boldine, which constitutes about one-fourth of the total number of alkaloids present, is said to be the major alkaloid. Scientists believe that boldine is responsible for the plant’s choloretic (bile stimulating) and diuretic actions. In conjunction with other herbs, such as cascara, rhubarb, and gentian, boldo has been reported to improve symptoms related to loss of appetite.

» Buchu Leaf preparations have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine as a urinary tract disinfectant and diuretic. It was used to treat urinary tract infections and inflammation as well as inflammation of the prostate. In Europe, it was also used to treat gout.

» Burdock Root is described as a “blood purifier” or “alterative,” and was believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins. It was used both internally and externally for eczema and psoriasis, as well as to treat painful joints and as a diuretic. In traditional Chinese medicine, burdock root in combination with other herbs is used to treat sore throats, tonsillitis, colds, and even measles.2 It is eaten as a vegetable in Japan and elsewhere. Burdock root has recently become popular as part of a tea to treat cancer. To date, minimal research has substantiated this application.

» Goldenseal was used by the Native Americans as a treatment for irritations and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts. It was commonly used topically for skin and eye infections. Because of its antimicrobial activity, goldenseal has a long history of use for infectious diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, and vaginal infections. Goldenseal is often recommended in combination with echinacea for the treatment of colds and flu. called the Eclectics.

» Horsetail is a traditional remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, arthritis, bleeding ulcers, and tuberculosis. Additionally, the topical use of horsetail is said to stop the bleeding of wounds and promote rapid healing. The use of this herb as an abrasive cleanser to scour pots or shave wood illustrates the origin of horsetail’s common names—scouring rush and shave grass.

» Lobelia. Eclectic physicians, doctors at the turn of the century in North America who used herbs as their main medicine, considered lobelia to be one of the most important plant medicines. It was used by Eclectics to treat coughs and spasms in the lungs from all sorts of causes, as well as spasms elsewhere in the body, including the intestines and ureters (passages from the kidney to the bladder). It was also considered a useful pain reliever and in higher doses was used to induce vomiting in persons who had been poisoned.

» Stevia has been used by the native peoples in South America primarily as a sweetener, a practice adopted by European colonists in local regions. The indigenous tribes also used stevia to treat diabetes. During World War II, stevia was grown in England as a sugar substitute. The greatest use of stevia today can be found in Japan.

» Turmeric was prescribed In Ayurvedic for treatment of many conditions, including poor vision, rheumatic pains, and coughs, and to increase milk production. Native peoples of the Pacific sprinkled the dust on their shoulders during ceremonial dances and used it for numerous medical problems ranging from constipation to skin diseases. Turmeric was used for numerous intestinal infections and ailments in Southeast Asia.

» Cornsilk, (Zea Mays) for  kidney stones. CORNSILK EXTRACT is a soothing, natural diuretic which increases the flow of urine to help heal problems of the urinary system. Cornsilk helps cystitis, prostatitis and urethritis.

» Apricot Kernel extract for treating cancer. Vitamin B-17 is an anti-tumour agent is (commonly known as Amygdalin or Laetrile). According to Dr. Ernest T. Krebs, Jr. its components make it vital for our survival without cancer.  Apricot kernels are an inexpensive, rich and natural source of vitamin B-17. They also deliver the vitamins, minerals and enzymes not found in the pharmaceutical derivative of B-17.

» Astragalus was classified by  Shen Nung, the founder of Chinese herbal medicine, as a superior herb in his classical treatise Shen Nung Pen Tsao Ching (circa A.D. 100). The Chinese name huang qi translates as “yellow leader,” referring to the yellow color of the root and its status as one of the most important tonic herbs. Traditional Chinese medicine used this herb for night sweats, deficiency of chi (e.g., fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite), and diarrhea. Astragalus contains numerous components, including flavonoids, polysaccharides, triterpene glycosides (e.g., astragalosides I–VII), amino acids, and trace minerals. Preliminary test tube studies show that astragalus may help restore some immune activity in cancer patients. It has shown efficacy as a diuretic and treatment for congestive heart syndrome in animal studies.

» Pau d'Arco 500 mg. Capsules Pau D-arco is crafted from the inner bark of a tall flowering tree (T. impetiginosa), native to the Amazon region of Brazil. This herb has been used for centuries in South America as a topical agent.

» Fenugreek Seed Extract 200mg - Fenugreek seed powder (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual Mediterranean and Asiatic herb with aromatic seeds. Fenugreek is used world wide as a culinary spice as well as a food soothing to the stomach.

A wide range of uses were found for fenugreek in ancient times. Medicinally it was used for the treatment of wounds, abscesses, arthritis, bronchitis, and digestive problems. Traditional Chinese herbalists used it for kidney problems and conditions affecting the male reproductive tract. Fenugreek was, and remains, a food and a spice commonly eaten in many parts of the world.

» Parsley piert (Arphanes arvensis) Parsley piert is traditionally used as a diuretic for arthritis and skin conditions were elimination of toxins is believed to help the condition. Available in Diuretabs and Watershed tablets.