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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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The Heart Herbs: Hawthorn and Garlic

WEBThe Heart Herbs: Hawthorn and Garlic. Joseph has high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels–no symptoms yet, but he’s concerned because his dad died of a heart …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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St. John’s Wort: Ancient Herbal Protector

WEBSt. John’s wort is a member of the genus Hypericum, of which there are 400 species worldwide, and a member of the St. John’s wort family, Hypericaceae. St. John’s wort is …

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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 …

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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 …

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Hormone Replacement Therapy and Natural Alternatives

WEBPremarin is the most frequently prescribed estrogen replacement drug. It is not natural to the human body but is a combination of substances having estrogenic activity, with most …

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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 …

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