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How to use Herbs to make desired changes.Herbs are amazing. People often ask me, "Do herbs work?" Herbs not only work, they heal. They live, breathe, talk, spice up our lives and beautify. One only needs to walk through an herb garden to know what I mean. Herbs are one of the most important solutions to our major health crisis. They are effective, a renewable resource, support localized economy and can be very engaging.Herbalism is a science and an art. It is a lifetime study but can enrich your life and health from your first experience. The more that you involve yourself in the use of them the quicker you will master this wonderful craft. By the end of this section you will be able to use herbs: 1) to stimulate 7) lower your blood sugar 2) to sedate or relax 8) encourage delivery 3) cool you down 9) stop bleeding 4) warm you up 10) ease muscle cramps 5) soothe you 11) help you urinate 6) protect you 12)clear your lungs For dosages of herbs in this section see Appendix #1 in the back of book. Common ConditionsI encourage you to consider the Ayurvedic constitution of the individual and adapt the remedies as needed. A good reference is Ayurvedic Healing by David Frawley. These are simple solutions but they often are highly effective.Acne Herbs: Dandelion root, Burdock root, Cleavers Time: between meals Helpers: healing clay (internally and externally), vit A, Zinc, silica, evening primrose oil, dry skin brushing AllergiesHerbs: Ma huang, Stinging Nettle, Goldenseal rootTime: food-with meals, sinus- after meals Helpers: vit. C., pantothenic acid, royal jelly, raw adrenal extract |
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AnemiaHerbs: Yellow dock root, Stinging Nettle, BlackberriesTime: with meals Helpers: Biochemic cell salt-ferr. phos, vit. C., B 12 ArthritisHerbs: Devils claw, Devils club, Stinging Nettle, AlfalfaTime: before meals Helpers: alfalfa tabs, vit. C., GLA AsthmaHerbs: Lobelia, Ma huang, Usnea, Gum plant, Stinging Nettle, Cramp barkTime: after meals Helpers: vit. C. Bladder problemsHerbs: Golden seal root, Uva ursi, BuchuTime: before meals Helpers: silica Blood pressure, highHerbs: Hawthorn, Garlic, Mistletoe, MotherwortTime: after meals Helpers: garlic caps BronchitisHerbs: Usnea, Gum plant, EchinaceaTime: after meals Helpers: vit. C., garlic caps, eucalyptus steam, garlic oil on feet Candida yeast infectionHerbs: Black walnut hulls, Pau d'arco, MyrrhTime: before meals Helpers: garlic caps, caprillic acid, acidophillus ConstipationHerbs: Licorice fern root, Cascara sagrada, Aloes, Psyllium, castor oilTime: before meals Helpers: aloes caps, more oil in diet, more fluids |
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CoughHerbs: Lobelia, Ma huang, Usnea, Gum plantTime: after meals Helpers: garlic caps, slippery elm DiabetesHerbs: Devils club, Huckle berry, Elecampane, Dandelion rt., Golden seal rt, GarlicTime: with meals Helpers: sucanat (organic raw sugar), vit. C., vit. A, zinc, chromium ExhaustionHerbs: Siberian ginseng, Ginseng, Licorice fern rootTime: with meals Helpers: vit. C., pantothenic acid, royal jelly, raw adrenal extract FeverHerbs: Yarrow, Ginger, Catnip (children),Time: after meals Helpers: Cell salt-ferr. phos. frequently, lots of water, aloes-if constipated FluHerbs: Echinacea, Yarrow, PropolisTime: after meals Helpers: vit. C., vit. A, zinc Gall bladder inflammationHerbs: Dandelion root, Oregon grape root, Calendula, EchinaceaTime: with meals Helpers: avoid fried foods, excess oils Gall bladder stonesHerbs: Dandelion root, Madder root, TumericTime: with meals Helpers: avoid fats, apple cider vinegar HeadachesHerbs: Feverfew, Catnip, ChamomileTime: after meals Helpers: apple cider vinegar steam |
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Hypo-glycemiaHerbs: Dandelion, Licorice fern root, Siberian Ginseng rootTime: with meals Helpers: Eat small amounts of food more often, Chromium JaundiceHerbs: Dandelion root, Milk thistle, Goldenseal rootTime: with meals Helpers: B complex Kidney infectionHerbs: Goldenseal root, Propolis, Echinacea,Time: before meals Helpers: vit. C., lots of water Kidney stonesHerbs: Couch grass root, Madder root, Cleavers, Marshmallow rootTime: before meals Helpers: ginger compress Liver excess (over heated, impatient, wakes up at 2:00 am.) Herbs: Dandelion root, Gentian root, Milk thistle Time: with meals Helpers: reduce fats, cut out heating foods, vent anger Liver weakness (lethargic, grumpy, sleeps in) Herbs: Milk thistle, Dandelion root, Maple bark Time: with meals Helpers: B complex Menstruation congestionHerbs: Pennyroyal, Dong quai, Angelica,Time: before meals Helpers: ginger compress Menstruation crampsHerbs: Cramp bark, Ginger, Dong quai, Angelica,Time: before meals Helpers: ginger compress, evening primrose oil |
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Menstruation delayed
Herbs: Pennyroyal, Dong quai, *caution, avoid if pregnant Time: before meals Helpers: ginger compress Menstruation excessHerbs: Yarrow, Shepherds purseTime: before meals Helpers: avoid heating foods Nerve weaknessHerbs: Oatstraw, Catnip, Vervain, SkullcapTime: after meals Helpers: calc\mag., B vit., massage, time in nature Prostate problemsHerbs: Saw palmetto berriesTime: before meals, Helpers: zinc, reflexology points Vaginal yeast infectionHerbs: Goldenseal root, Black walnut hulls, GarlicTime: before meals Helpers: garlic caps, avoid sugar |
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