ESSENTIAL HERBS

“74% of 119 plant- derived pharmaceutical medicines were used in modern medicine in ways that correlated directly with their traditional uses as plant medicines by native cultures.”

■ WHO estimated that 80% of world population relies on herbs for primary care needs.

■ Farnsworth, N.R.,et al. “Medicinal plants in Therapy.” Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 63:6(1985):965-81 Herbal medicine

■ Today 25% of all prescription drugs are still derived from trees, shrubs, or herbs.

■ Is estimated that 30-40% of all medical doctors in France and Germany rely on herbal preparations as their primary medicines

■ Farnsworth, N.R.,et al. “Medicinal plants in Therapy.” Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 63:6(1985):965-81

■ Interview with Prof. H. Wagner. HerbalGram 17,16-17, 1988. Why Herbal Medicine? Advantages

■ Little to no dependence/addiction

■ History of safety and efficacy

■ No Rx necessary

■ Generally few to no negative side effects Adverse Drug Reactions

■ Meta analysis of 39 studies of ADR suggest they could affect 2.2M hospital patients a year causing 106k deaths

■ Equivalent to 4.6% of all recorded deaths

■ Does not include errors in drug administration,overdoses,drug abuse and therapeutic failures

■ JAMA(279):1200-1205,1216-17, 1998. Brief History of Herbal Medicine

■ Humans and animals have always used plants

■ Materia Medica derived since advent of writing

■ Recorded in Ancient Greece, Babylon, Egypt, China

■ Hippocrates and Dioscorides, then Galen compiled first Materia Medica in Western Tradition. Paracelsus credited with revival of herbal medicine and modern pharmaceutical science.

■ Thomsonian and Eclectic movements in U.S. Herbal Medicine Traditions

■ Ayurveda - perhaps the oldest with writings from ~5,000 B.P.E.

■ Chinese Herbal medicine - Shen Nong Ben Cao ~2600 B.P.E

■ Western - many traditions from Hippocrates to Medical

■ Indigenous Peoples U.S. Pharmaceutical Industry

■ Plants cannot be patented

■ Screen for bioactivity, isolate active constituents, generally not as effective as crude herb extract

■ Comparatively little economic reward

■ Lack of standardization allows rationalization of need to make Rx (digitalis) Some startling statistics appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association, April 15, 1998 Saying drugs and hospital mistakes are the #1 cause of death in the United States. Some estimates claim as many as 300,000 people die each year due to medical error. Dr John E. Evans was asked to comment on that report, he says, “every drug is by definition a poison, pharmacology and toxicology are one, and the art of medicine is to use these poisons beneficially.” Compare the use of common herbs to drugs and medicine by Lauran Neergaard Annual Deaths

■ 0 White Willow Bark

■ 0 Red Raspberry Leaf

■ 0 Saint John’s Wort

■ 0 Ginkgo Biloba

■ 0 Hawthorn Berry

■ 0 Cayenne Pepper

■ 0 Garlic Cloves

■ 0 Ma huang

■ 0 Stinging Nettle Annual Deaths

■ 7,000 Aspirin

■ 412 Antihistamines

■ 953 Anti-microbials

■ 1,526 Cough/Cold Drugs

■ 257 Asthma Therapies

■ 370 Cardiovascular Drugs

■ 888 Anti-anxiety & anti- /////////psychotic Drugs

■ 2,669 Analgesics Palm Beach Post February 23, 1998 Divine Endorsement

■ Gen.1:29 “ And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.”

■ Gen.3:18 “Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field,”

■ Ps. 104:14 “He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;”

■ PH 13 “The true method for healing the sick is to tell them of the herbs that grow for the benefit of man. Scientist have attached large names to these simplest preparations, but true education will lead us to teach the sick that they need not call in a doctor any more that they would call in a lawyer. They can themselves administer the simple herbs if necessary.”

■ PH 14 “The Lord has provided antidotes for disease in simple plants, and these can be used by faith, with no denial of faith; for by using the blessings provided by God for our benefit we are cooperating with Him.”

■ 5T 443 “There are many ways of practicing the healing art, but there is only one way that Heaven approves. God’s remedies are the simple agency of nature that will not tax or debilitate the system through their powerful properties.” Herbs Used In The Bible

■ Gen. 30:14,15-Mandrake taken from Reuben by Rachel-use not determined.

■ Ex,12:8-bitter herbs eaten at Passover prior to exodus from Egypt. ■ Job 30:4-Mallows & Juniper roots used for meat.

■ Proverbs 7:17-“I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.”

■ John19:39,40-Christ body wrapped in linen with myrrh and aloes. Five Basic Functions of Herbs

■ 1. They cleanse the system.

■ 2. They build the system.

■ 3. They raise the energy level.

■ 4. They stimulate the immune system.

■ 5. They regulate the body systems, such as the glands and hormones. June 6, 1863 Ellen White received her first vision on health. Which included instruction in the laws of health and natural remedies which included the use of herbs. The first SDA health institution was opened on September 5, 1866 in Battle Creek Michigan, in a renovated house. The Use of Herbs in the Bible The Use of Herbs in the Bible Food “And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth; and it was so.” Gen. 1:11 “And God said, Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.” Gen. 1:29

• Gen. 3:18 – herb of the field

• Ex. 12:8 / Numb. 9:11 – bitter herbs

• Prov. 15:17 – a dinner of herbs “He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth.” Psalm 104:14 “Who cut up mallows by the bushes, and juniper roots for their meat.” Job 30:4 Food Medicine “For one believeth that he may eat all things: another who is weak eateth herbs.” Rom. 14:2 Strongs 770 – Weak - astheneo feeble, diseased, sick Strongs 3001- Herbs - lachanon a vegetable, herbs Medicine “And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's mandrakes. 15 And she said unto her, Is it a small matter that thou hast taken my husband? and wouldest thou take away my son's mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with thee to night for thy son's mandrakes.” Gen 30:14-15 Mandrake (May Apple) – Uterine Diseases School of Natural Healing, Dr. John R. Christopher pg. 215-216 “And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for Nmedicine.” Ezek 47:12 Medicine Margin – Medicine – for bruises and sores Poultices – 2 Kings 20:7 Preservative “And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. 40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.” John 19:39-40 2 Chron. 16:13-14 – Asa buried with spices Perfume/Aromatherapy “I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.” Prov 7:17 “In this garden the Lord placed trees of every variety for usefulness and beauty. There were trees laden with luxuriant fruit, of rich fragrance…” SR 21 “Light was given that there is health in the fragrance of the pine, the cedar, and the fir. And there are several other kinds of trees that have medicinal properties that are health promoting.” Letter 95, 1902 / Herbs for Health 20 “Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.” Ps 45:7-8 Perfume/Aromatherapy “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.” Prov 27:9 “For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:” 2 Cor. 2:15 “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Eph 5:2 “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” John 12:3 Perfume/Aromatherapy Purification/Cleansing “Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things for the purifying of the women;)” Esther 2:12 Combinations “Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?” Ps 77:13 Exodus 30:20-38 – Combination of herbs used in the Sanctuary. Myrrh – 500 shekels Cinnamon – 250 shekels Calamus – 250 shekels Cassia – 500 shekels Olive Oil – hin (6 ½ liters) Parts Equal Parts Stacte Onycha Galbanum Frankincense CAYENNE Cayenne Peppers

■ Capsaicin & relatives are powerful topical analgesics: herpetic neuralgia, arthritis

■ Diaphoretic, stimulant, rubefacient, antiseptic

■ Capsanthin & capsorubin, the red pigments, are powerful antioxidants

■ Herb is beneficial to the cardiovascular system Capsanthin Capsaicin Cayenne in its dried and uncooked form and in the proper dosages is a number one healer of bleeding ulcers in the digestive tract. Cayenne in its cooked form is a major irritation to the digestive tract and may contribute to ulcerous conditions. Therefore for purposes of self-help in herbistry one would never inflict cooked cayenne or raw (undried) cayenne peppers on one’s digestive tract. Cayenne is often rated in the thousands of Hues (heat units). This includes everything from the average Chinese varieties rated in the 40,000 Hus to the “blast-your-tongue” hotness of African Bird Peppers, often rated at 100,000 Hus and more. The chemical responsible for the hotness of Cayenne, as well as for its medicinal effects, is capsaicin. Capsaicin stimulates the release of Substance P, a chemical that acts on the nerves in a way that causes them to transmit a pain signal in the early stages of use. With repeated use of Cayenne, however, the nerves become inured to this stimulation of Substance P, and subsequently respond with fewer and fewer pain signals. Even though you can buy commercial preparations which are called “capsaicin ointments,” or which use the word “capsaicin” prominently on the packaging, I have found that my homemade preparations of Cayenne liniments and ointments are so effective that these store items are rarely necessary, unless simply for convenience. Cayenne is the #1 choice in herbistry for help with shock and internal bleeding, even with pets and livestock. Bleeding heart attack Breathing heart palpitations Caffeine withdrawal heart tonic Constipation intestinal bacteria Digestion liniment Eyewash pets Fainting scalp First aid shock Gardens sinus Gargle throat Gums ulcers Varicose veins Cayenne pepper fruit

■ Use internally for the cold stage of fevers, debility in convalescence or old age, varicose veins, asthma, and digestive problems. Externally for sprains, unbroken chilblains, neuralgia, lumbago, and pleurisy FORMS: dried powder, dried whole Cayenne pepper APPLICATION METHODS: Internally Cayenne is used dry, mixed in juice, water, honey, or made as a tea. A tincture is sometimes used, but I have not found Cayenne tincture to be a potent and efficient for shock, bleeding, or heart attack as the dry powdered herb. Externally Cayenne is used mostly as a powder to stop bleeding or as a tincture/liniment for sprains or circulation enhancement. AVAILABILITY: Grocery store, herb store, health store. Grow and dry your own. HINTS/CAUTIONS: In learning the doses listed, please not that it is not always necessary to take the whole suggested amount or to be limited to the suggested amount. It is better to start with small amounts and work up, so as not to over stimulate body activities. CLOVE Clove oil

■ Anti-infectious, anti-bacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiseptic. It is used in European hospitals for dental infections, viral hepatitis, bacterial colitis, cholera, amoebic dysentery, infectious acne, nervitis, cystitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, flu, tuberculosis, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, and fatigue. Clove bud

■ A spicy warming herb that relieves pain, controls nausea and vomiting, improving digestion, protects against parasites, and causes uterine contractions. It is strongly antiseptic. Use internally for gastroenteritis and intestinal parasites. Externally for toothache and insect bites. Clove can be an immediate relief for many types of pain. When you go to a dentist and he puts a spot of “something” on your gum to numb it before administering an injection, that “something” is often clove oil? When babies are teething and are fussy from the discomfort in their gums, they can get almost immediate relief from the application of Clove oil? The small, yet annoying, pains of bruises, smashed fingers, sore throat, canker sores, cuts and scrapes, etc. can all be eased with Clove oil? The pain of swollen glands, sinus headache, stomachache, earache, stress headache, mild anxiety and sleeplessness all respond to Clove? Pain is often the factor that pushes us “over the edge” into using a toxic, expensive, sometimes addictive, yet often convenient “modern drug” pain reliever. That pain can often be handled instead by reaching for the Clove, in one of its application forms first. While Clove is a potent painkiller in many circumstances, it is also a strong antiseptic and a stimulant to the circulation. In fact it is another herb, like Peppermint, that is paradoxical in that is is relaxing and stimulating at the same time. By this I mean that it is soothing and relaxing to the nerves while stimulating to the circulatory system. Cloves helps break up mucous congestion, gets sluggish organs moving, soothes nausea and vomiting and will increase the action of other herbs with which it is mixed. Much of the strength of Clove resides in its volatile oil. This oil is a convenient form to use especially for external pain relief. * Mouth * Sleep FORM: Dried powder, dried whole Clove buds, clove oil APPLICATION METHODS: Internally use tea, decoction, gargle, powder, Clove oil. Externally use decoction, powder, or love oil as poultice or soak. The Clove oil is also used as a direct application for pain relief on sores, swelling bruises, “corns,” gums, ears, etc. AVAILABILITY: Grocery stores, health and herb stores, mail order, open-air markets in may countries. HINTS/CAUTION: Do not use Clove when inflammation of stomach or intestines is present, as it can occasionally increase the irritation. Clove oil, when used internally, is given in small, carefully regulated doses by drops as it is possible for it to be too strong in rare cases, causing a temporary irritation of the stomach. COMFERY Comfrey is famous for its high amount of naturally occurring allantoin, which is found primarily in its roots, but in the leaves as well. Allantoin is a potent “cell proliferant” which means that it is actively catalyzes the growth of new cell in all body tissue including bones. Allantoin also hastens the cleanup of septic, sloughing surfaces (dead, deceased or slow-healing tissues) making way for the fast new growth of healthy tissues. Allanotoin acts like a hormone in that even small quantities can catalyze large, positive changes in the body’s ability to slough off deceased cells and rehabilitate with healthy ones. Although allantoin on its own has been proven extremely effective in its healing abilities, there are many other properties of Comfrey that work with allantoin to enhance its action. These include a Comfrey’s strong collection of usable proteins, its rare ability to make available significant amounts of vitamin B12, and the mucilaginous quality of its leaves and roots which make it extremely soothing to irritated mucous membranes and other inflamed areas. Bleeding Skin Bones Tonic Congestion Ulceration Green Drink Wounds Mucilaginous Nutrition FORM: Fresh roots and leaves; dried roots, powered or chopped into small bits; dried leaves, crumbled or powdered APPLICATION METHODS: Internally, use Comfrey leaf for green drink or boiled leafy vegetables. Use root or leaf for tea, tincture, capsules, decoction, infusion. Externally use poultice or fomentation of fresh or dried roots and/or leaves (whole or powdered), comfrey salve, lotion, tincture, etc. AVAILABILITY: Herb store; grow your own; or mail order new plants and dried herb HINTS/CAUTIONS: For internal use during pregnancy or lactation, For children under 3 years old, or for anyone with liver disease or weakness, use only PA-free Comfrey concentrate. If any suggesion of liver distredd arises, for instance jaundice or liver pain, discontinue use. GARLIC Garlic

■ Fresh Garlic is a powerful antimicrobial

■ Strengthens immune system

■ Helps lower blood pressure

■ Normalizes blood lipid profiles

■ Inhibits platelet aggregation

■ Antioxidant

■ Antifungal

■ Anticarcinogenic

■ Anti-inflammatory Allicin Garlic: Sulfur Compounds

■ Alliin (stable compound in Garlic) +

■ Alliinase (an enzyme in fresh, whole Garlic or correctly dried Garlic powders)

■ Crushing cells mixes these, & 🡪 allicin, the active antimicrobial compound

■ Allicin 🡪 sulfides, ajoene, dithiins, etc. Alliinase Alliin Allicin Sulfur Compounds From Garlic Alliin Allicin Sulfides Dithiins Cysteine sulfoxide, precursor of alliin Ajoenes Garlic Allium Sativum

■ Dissolves and Removes Tumors

■ Good for Both High and Low Blood Pressure, Indigestion, Infections, Stomach Problems and Nervous Headaches, Diabetes

■ Dissolves Cholesterol in the Bloodstream Garlic Allium Sativum

■ Kills Candida Yeast Infection

■ Tonic for Endurance of Extreme Temperatures

■ Stimulates the Lymphatic System

■ Increases the Quality, Longevity and Killing Power of Natural Killer Cells Tenfold

■ A Preventative Herb.Remember that Prevention is Nine Tenths of the Cure Garlic bulb

■ Use internally to prevent infection and to treat colds, influenza, bronchitis, and gastroenteritis. Externally for skin problems, especially acne, and fungal infections. Reduces glucose metabolism in diabetes, slows the development of arteriosclerosis, and lower the risk of further heart attacks in myocardial infarction patients. Lowers high cholesterol

■ Parts used: Bulb

■ Primary nutrients: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamins A, B-complex and C, Manganese, Sulfur

■ Garlic is effective against bacteria that may be resistant to other antibiotics

■ It stimulates the lymphatic system to throw off waste material

■ It does not destroy natural flora, but stimulates cell growth and activity G A R L I C Today’s Herbal Health, Louise Tenney, M.H., p.65-66 HERBAL REMEDIES

■ Garlic opens up blood vessels and reduces hypertension

■ It has been found effective against bacteria, virus, worms and fungi

■ Garlic extract contains antifungal activity which may help in cases of candida

■ It reduces cholesterol & triglycerides in the blood

■ It increases immunity and reduces blood clotting ability

■ Garlic contains anti-tumor porperties, may be toxic to some cancer cells, encouraging the immune system to spot the invaders and destroy them G A R L I C Today’s Herbal Health, Louise Tenney, M.H., p.65-66 HERBAL REMEDIES Fresh garlic has many active constituents including alliin, allicin, alliinase and unique sulfer compounds. Allicin and the wonderful sulfer compounds of Garlic are the ingredients primarily responsiable for Garlic’s famous potentecy as an antbiotic and fungicide and for its use in healing high blood pressure, for lowering cholesterol, for helping to prevent certain types of cancer, and for its use as an immune stimulant. Allicin is a strong antibotic agent produced when the alliin and the alliiancse are merged together, as happens when fresh Garlic clove is crushed or chewed. When the allicin is first produced it has a strong antibiotic action and thus can kill bacteria and many viruses. Fresh Garlic, therefore, is the preferred form for this herbs, most potent, all encompassing action. Allicin is quite volatile, however. When fresh allicin (not Garlic Oil, or other commercial preparations) is exposed to oxygen it has an active life of only 24 to 48 hours at room temperature. Allicin is also heat sensitive. For healing purposes, therefore, do not cook Garlic, as this will essentially negate the effect of the allicin and other components of the herb. Sulfur compounds in garlic strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure, and fight infection. Garlic also contains significant amounts of the trace mineral selenium and germanium, as well as vitamin C. These are important in strengthening the nerves and skin. Together, these make Garlic a remarkable infection fighter, especially when combined with Cayenne as a carrier. For pleasure, or to minimize hotness on the tongue on in the stomach, eat slices of raw Garlic simultaneously with bites of raw fruit like apple, peach, or pear, or in fruit sauces such as applesauce. To fight “Garlic breath” eat a generous mouthful of raw parsley, Clove Bud, Cinnamon stick, or put a drop of Peppermint oil on your tongue. You can also rinse your mouth with equal part of lemon juice and water. Amoebic Dysentery Immune system Antibiotic Parasites Arthritis Vaginal Infection Blood Pressure Yeast Infection Boils Cancer Cholesterol Cough Syrup Earache Footbath Fungus Garlic Enema Garlic Oil Garlic Poultice Garlic Water Thrush FORMS: Raw Garlic, dried powder, commercial preparations, self-made Garlic oil APPLICATIONS: Internal uses: eat fresh garlic or dried powder following one of the techniques listed above. Garlic can be applied internally using Garlic Oil, Garlic Water. Also 2 Garlic cloves can be juiced with other vegetables as a tasty healing drink. Externally, use a poultice made of fresh Garlic. Also Simply rub the juice from a cut piece of Garlic directly onto a small wound, rash, or insect bite. ONION Onions are available everywhere since there is hardly a culture in the world in which the onion does not play a part in the diet. The juice of the onion is always ready to use which makes it an invaluable self-remedy. There are n teas to be made, no capsules to fill or buy, tricky measurements, harmful side effects, Or special utensils needed. I first reach for an onion for an antidote to an external poison, as in the case of a poisonous insect bites, or for an atheletic injury, such as a badly bruised, jammed, or sprained body part. Since Onions contain sulphur compounds as one of their active ingredients, they are a superb antiseptic. 1. Eating too Fast 2. Overeating 3. Meals too close together 4. Eating between meals 5. Eating Late at night 6. Eating when tired Causes Of Indigestion

■ 7. Loss of sleep

■ 8. Nervousness

■ 9. Mental depression

■ 10. Unripe fruit

■ 11. Spoiled food

■ 12. Condiments

■ 13. Bread not well done

■ 14. Fresh bread

■ 15. Vinegar

■ 16. Fried foods

■ 17. Complex Mixtures

■ 18. Combination of Fruits & Vegetables

■ 19. Combination of Milk & Sugar

■ 20. Too much sugar

■ 21. Tea, Coffee & Cocoa

■ 22. Too much liquid food

■ 23. Drinking with the meals

■ 24. Soft drinks

■ 25. Chewing gum

■ 26. Loss of minerals

■ 27. Aluminum Beet root

■ A blood cleanser and purifier. High in vitamin A, for better eyesight Sea Salt Has similar constitution and osmotic pressure of blood. Rich in minerals and contains clayish particles. Live magnesium of sea salt is good for cancer therapy. Complete baths can remedy glandular disorders. Two pounds of sea salt is sufficient for a bath of 15-20 minutes duration. Aloe Vera

■ Aloe Vera is a healing plant used to treat sunburns, minor burns, scrapes, ulcers, arthritis and constipation. This herb has healing, soothing and cleansing properties making it an ideal addition to any medicine cabinet. And Aloe soothes the intestinal system. Turmeric: Curcuminoids

■ Antioxidant

■ Antimutagenic

■ Antimicrobial

■ Hepatoprotective

■ Anti-inflammatory

■ COX-2 inhibitors

■ Digestive bitters Turmeric: Curcuminoids Curcumin, from Turmeric, is a type of polyphenol; it is responsible for many of the herb’s healing properties

■ Parts used: Root

■ Primary nutrients: Antioxidant

■ Curcumin in turmeric stimulates the bile flow to aid in digestion and protects the liver

■ Antioxidant protects against free radical damage, which can lead to cell damaging, aging and other diseases

■ It may also help to prevent further growth of tumors

■ Analgesic T U R M E R I C Today’s Herbal Health, Louise Tenney, M.H., p.121-122 HERBAL REMEDIES Culinary Herbs & Spices Anise Turmeric Caraway Cinnamon Cardamom Basil Coriander Lemongrass Cilantro Oregano Cumin Rosemary Fennel Thyme Parsley Sage Dill Marjoram Ginger Bay leaf Flax Oil

■ Essential fatty acid: Alpha-linolenic (ALA), 52 – 60% [Omega 3]

■ Essential fatty acid: linoleic (LA), 16 – 18% [Omega 6]

■ Oleic acid (monounsaturated), 18 – 20% [Omega 9]

■ Saturated: stearic, palmitic, & lauric acids ~ 3% total

■ Lignans, tocopherols, phytosterols Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) Flaxseed: Lignans

■ Flax meal (& high-lignan flax oils) are rich sources of cancer-preventative & hormone-balancing lignans: Secoisolariciresinol Matairesinol

■ Parts used: Seeds

■ Primary nutrients: Calcium, essential fatty acids & potassium

■ Flax has been around since the beginning of civilization

■ The early Swiss used the strong fibers for weaving

■ The Egyptians decorated their tombs with carvings of the flax plant because of the high esteem they felt for flax

■ The fibers of the plant were a main source of clothing in Biblical times F L A X S E E D Today’s Herbal Health, Louise Tenney, M.H., p.63-64 HERBAL REMEDIES

■ Flax provides roughage to aid the body with constipation

■ It is also healing to the stomach and intestines

■ Flaxseed oil helps gastritis, ulcers and heartburn

■ The tea can help detoxify the liver and purify the blood

■ Flaxseed oil aids in reducing the clotting tendency of the blood which may lower the risk of heart attacks and cholesterol levels in the blood

■ Flaxseed oil is used in reducing inflammations and UTI’s

■ A poultice of crushed flaxseed can be used for sprains or burns F L A X S E E D Today’s Herbal Health, Louise Tenney, M.H., p.63-64 HERBAL REMEDIES Ginger

■ Gingerols make up the resinous fraction – the main pungent constituents of Ginger • Anti-inflammatory

• COX-2 inhibitors

• Antiemetic

• Antioxidant "This is God's method. The herbs that grow for the benefit of man, and the little handful of herbs kept and steeped and used for sudden ailments, have served tenfold, yes, one hundred fold better purposes, than all the drugs hidden under mysterious names and dealt out to the sick.” The Place of Herbs in Rational Therapy, p. 12 Dandelion Taraxacum officinale

■ High Mineral Content

■ Stimulates and Cleanses the Blood and Lymphatic System

■ Eliminates Mucus Buildup

■ Restores and Strengthens the Entire System

■ Stimulates Digestion Dandelion

■ Bitter principles for digestive system: sesquiterpene lactones

■ Roots contain inulin

■ May influence blood sugar stability

■ Nourish beneficial colon bacteria

■ Help normalize blood lipid levels

■ Nourishing liver tonic

■ Diuretic, but conserves potassium

■ Flowers good source of antioxidant carotenoids Dandelion Plantain: Iridoids

■ Aucubin & catalpol are iridoid glycosides, found in both species of Plantago

• Antiseptic & anti-inflammatory (topical)

• Diuretic, laxative Plantain (Plantago)

■ Psyllium seed – bulk fiber – not digested or degraded by colon bacteria; has a moderate cholesterol-lowering effect; helps prevent colon cancer

■ Plantain leaf – heteroxylans type mucilage is emollient, soothing; excellent for wounds & burns Polyvalent Plantain

• Antiseptic: aucubin

• Astringent, drawing: tannins

• Anti-inflammatory: flavonoids, iridoids Skin healing: mucilage, allantoin, tannins, sorbitol Lemon

■ One of the best aids to digestion.

■ Favors fixation of calcium.

■ Recommended for losing weight.

■ Cleanses the liver. Cabbage As A Topical Medicine Raw cabbage can be used for numerous afflictions by placing the leaves directly onto the skin. Lightly crushing the leaves may help accelerate the healing effect. Potato Excellent to make Potassium broth. Potato juice is good for ulcers Potato poultice is for inflammation Cheap and universally available. Corn Silk

■ Use internally for cystitis, urethitis, prostatitis, urinary stones, and enuresis in children

■ Parts used: Seeds and oil

■ Primary nutrients: Amino acids, beta-carotene, magnesium and zinc

■ Pumpkin has special parasite-fighting capacities, expels worms safely, and strengthens the prostrate

■ Seeds work best when a laxative is taken 1 hour after use

■ The oil of the pumpkin soothes wounds, burns and chapped skin and helps heal injured skin P U M P K I N Today’s Herbal Health, Louise Tenney, M.H., p.103-104 HERBAL REMEDIES Pumpkin seed

■ A sweet warming nutty-flavored herb that acts as a diuretic, soothes irritated tissues and expels intestinal worms. Used for prostatitis, for tapeworms and roundworms, also for travel sickness and early stages of schistomsomiasis.

■ Parts used: Leaves

■ Primary nutrients: Chlorophyll, iron, Vit. A, B, & C

■ Used for water retention, menstruation, kidney stones, bladder conditions and coughs.

■ It increases resistance to infections and disease

■ The roots and leaves are good for all lower intestinal and spleen problems caused by jaundice and venereal disease

■ It is a gentle diuretic and helps to reduce blood pressure

■ It should not be used during pregnancy P A R S L E Y Today’s Herbal Health, Louise Tenney, M.H., p.95-96 HERBAL REMEDIES Castor oil

■ cholecystitis (inflammation of the gall bladder), poor eliminations, epilepsy, various liver conditions such as cirrhosis and torpid liver, scleroderma, headaches, appendicitis, arthritis, incoordination between assminilations and eliminations, colitis, intestinal disorders such as stricture and colon impaction, incoordination between nervous systems, neuritis, and toxemia. Some Uses for Castor Oil > Arthritis > Constipation > Foot Problems > Gastritis > Hepatitis > Joint Stiffness > Ulcers > Kidney Stones > Lesions > Migraine > Moles & Warts > Neuritis > Psoriasis > Toxemia

The Ricinoleic Acid makes Castor Oil valuable for treating external ailments:

■ Ringworm

■ Keratoses

■ Skin Inflammation

■ Abrasions

■ Acne

■ Chronic Itching

■ Fungal infections: - Finger and - Toenail Many Internal Ailments Respond ¬ Chronic Fluid Retention ¬ Upper Respiratory Infections ¬ Colon Problems ¬ Gallbladder Disease ¬ Boils ¬ Liver Cirrhosis ¬ Appendicitis ¬ Hyperactivity ¬ Swollen Lymph Nodes ¬ Vaginal Infections ¬ Bladder Infections Neurological Problems Have Been Responsive to Castor Oil - Parkinson’s Disease - Multiple Sclerosis - Migraine Headaches - Cerebral Palsy - Nerve Inflammations:

• Sciatica

• Shingles Topical Uses of Castor Oil Topical use requires the Castor Oil to be massaged into the skin. The direction of the massage should follow the same path as the lymph drainage system. Topical Uses of Castor Oil If the area cannot be wrapped or covered, then excess oil can be wiped off. Feet can be covered with cotton or wool socks; hands with cotton gloves. Ginger root

■ Use internally for motion sickness, morning sickness, indigestion, colic, abdominal chills, colds, coughs, influenza, and peripheral circulation problems. Externally for spasmodic pain, rheumatism, lumbago, menstrual cramps, and sprains. RECIPE: 1 Grapefruit 1 Orange 2 Lemons 3 Cloves of Garlic ½ large onion 3 drops of peppermint oil NATURE’S PENICILLIN Grapefruit: High in Vitamin C which is an immune system strengthener. Grapefruit is valuable as it aids the body in eliminating poisons. The rind of the grapefruit is a natural source of quinine and a good source of Vitamin P Orange: High in Vitamin B, C Calcium, Iron, Potassium and Phosphorus. Lemons are a natural antiseptic, helpful in destroying harmful bacteria in areas of infection. Because of its Vitamin C content, it again acts as an immune system builder. Especially beneficial to the liver, and important organ of elimination. Lemon is also beneficial because it is alkaline forming in body. Garlic: Contains Vitamin B, C, Calcium, Potassium and Phosphorus, Garlic is one of the most beneficial foods for the digestive system and has a positive effect on the lymph, aiding in the elimination of toxic waste matter in the body. It is also a useful cleanser of the blood. It is a natural antibody and therefore very valuable in strengthening the immune system. Peppermint Oil: Peppermint oil brings oxygen into the blood stream. It cleanses and strengthens the entire body. Onion: Contain Vitamin A, Thiamine, Iron, Niacin, and Calcium. Onions have antiseptic qualities. They help drain mucus from the sinus cavities and loosen phlegm. They will also help destroy worms and other parasites in the body. Recommended in case of asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, flu and colds. Super activated charcoal

■ GUARANTEED 100% NATURAL PRODUCT

■ Charcoal can be a beneficial remedy for relieving discomfort and drawing out poison from the system both internally and externally.

• Poisoning

• Gastro - intestinal

• Nausea and vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Sore throat

• Detoxification

• Infected wounds or ulcers

• Insect bites or stings

• Inflammation

• Pain

• Earache

• Boils

• Cancer Properties of Clay

● May be used internally and externally.

● Can heal sores and ulcers.

● Aids in the rebuilding of tissues and cells.

● Helps heal fractured bones and vertebrae.

● Naturally absorbs toxins.

● Helps to rebuild red blood cells.

● Is a catalyst rather than an active agent. Internal Use of Clay