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Herbs for the Heart
WEBHawthorn. Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycanthus) has long been considered the herb of choice for strengthening and protecting the cardiovascular system, particularly the heart. In the late 1800s European doctors began experimenting with it clinically for heart disease and other cardiovascular disorders, and since then its reputation has grown steadily.
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Medicinal Mushrooms
WEBFig. 7: High-molecular weight heteropolysaccharides. Recently, German researchers have demonstrated that immune-activating polysaccharides similar to those found in many fungi are also found in higher plants, such as the widely popular Echinacea, and Astragalus, an important Chinese herb (Wagner and Proksch, 1985).
Hawthorn: For the Heart
WEBThe best-known herb for the heart in western herbalism is hawthorn, which is a small tree or shrub that grows throughout the northern hemisphere. The fruits, flowers, and leaves are processed into tinctures and other kinds of extracts available in capsules or tablets in the U.S. and other parts of the world. The comely hawthorn is a dense tree
Hawthorn: Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
WEBHere is a summary of the important clinical effects of hawthorn: It dilates the arteries that supply the heart muscle itself with blood, oxygen, and fuel, providing a better supply of these essential nutrients. This results, with continued use, in a stronger, more efficient heart beat. It acts as a powerful free-radical scavenger, protecting
Herbs and Natural Remedies for Insomnia
WEBLinden (20%) Kava kava (20%) Chamomile (20%) Catnip (10%) For either formula, blend the loose herbs, place in a quart jar for future use, and store out of the direct sunlight in a cool place. Use 1 tsp/cup to make a tea. Make 1 quart at a time, adding 1 extra tsp ‘for the pot.’. Add the herbs to boiled water and cover.
Medicinal Mushrooms III
WEBReishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is, without doubt, one of the most famous medicinal mushrooms. It is known as ling-zhi in China and reishi in Japan. In the last 20 years, reishi has been tested in human clinical studies and is thought to be beneficial for a wide variety of disorders, including neurasthenia, insomnia, rhinitis, and duodenal ulcers
Echinacea and Goldenseal: The Dynamic Duo
WEBEchinacea is the purple Kansas cone-flower. It is a native American herb, from the plains states and grows to a lesser extent out to the east coast. The plant group Echinacea is made up of several different kinds or species, all occurring east of the Rocky mountains, though they are increasingly cultivated in Oregon and California.
Garlic: The Pungent Panacea
WEBGarlic was known as mahoushudha in Sanscrit. The plant is well-known as a food and medicine of the Hindus and is called rasona in the Raja Nirghanta. Other Hindi names are suggestive of its many uses, such as Ugra-gandha “strong-smelling,” mahanshadha “panacea,” bhuta-ghna “destroying demons,” and so forth.
Medicinal Mushrooms I
WEBDirections: Fill a pot 2/3 full with purified or spring water, then add: Astragalus membranaceus (5–7 sticks) Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) (1 medium) Any other tonifying mushrooms (2–3) Slightly sprouted beans (1/4–1/2 cup) (aduki, black, etc.) Bring water to boil, simmer for 20 minutes, then add:
Christopher Hobbs’s Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide
WEBChristopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc, is the author of Christopher Hobbs’s Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms. He is an internationally renowned mycologist, herbal clinician, licensed acupuncturist, botanist, and research scientist with over 40 years of experience in herbal medicine. The author of more than 20 books, he lectures on herbal medicine worldwide.
Vitex: The Chaste Tree
WEBBotany and Natural Occurance of Chaste Tree. Vitex, a genus from the Verbenaceae, consists of about 60 species in the tropics and subtropics in both hemispheres. Vitex agnus castus is in the vervain family (Verbenaceae) and is a well-known aromatic shrub to small tree growing in the Mediterranean area to western Asia.
Ma Huang: Appropriate vs. High-Risk Uses
WEBA TCM herbalist or acupuncturist will always prescribe ma huang in combination with other herbs to help counteract possible side effects such as nervousness, sleeplessness, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, and directing energy away from the digestive organs. The main active ingredient of ma huang, ephedrine, falls into a therapeutic
Ginkgo: Ancient Medicine, Modern Medicine
WEBGinkgo: Ancient Medicine, Modern Medicine. It is a rare musical work or book that captures the imaginations of such a diverse group of people that it crosses over from the category it is meant for into another. Ginkgo, a medicinal herb from an ancient Chinese tree, is such a phenomenon. In Europe it has become one of the most prescribed
Gentian: A Bitter Pill to Swallow
WEBLewis, in his Experimental history of the Materia medica (1791), gives this formula; it is one that is often found in materia medicas throughout the period, and on into this century both in Europe and the United States. 1 ounce dried gentian root. 1 ounce fresh lemon peel. 0.2 ounces dried orange peel. “Simmer this mixture for an hour or two
Cayenne: This Popular Herb is Hot
WEBCayenne: This Popular Herb is Hot. It’s well known that cayenne pepper is an important ingredient in hot sauces, salsa and spicy restaurant dishes, but mostly unknown that extracts of cayenne can help ease the terrible burning pain of shingles (herpes zoster), reduce muscle soreness, speed healing of strains and sprains, heal ulcers of the …
Medicinal Mushrooms II
WEBPaprika to taste. Cut the stems off the shiitakes and chop them finely. Reserve the caps. Sauté the onion, celery, and garlic in the olive oil. When the onion is transparent, add the shiitake stems, tamari, oyster mushrooms, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes longer.
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