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PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Cytokine production in leukocyte cultures during therapy with echinacea extract. In: J Clin Lab Analysis 10(6):441-445. 1996. Hendriks H et al., (1983) Pharm Weekblad 5:281. Pederson E (1975) Phytochemistry 14:2086. Roder E, Pyrrolizidinhaltige Arzneipflanzen. In: DAZ 132(45):2427-2435. 1992. Vollmar A et al., (1986) Phytochemistry 25(2):377. Winterhoff H, Gumbinger HG, Pharmakologische Untersuchungen mit Pflanzenextrakten. Probleme und Losungsmdglichkeit. In: DAZ 130(49):2668. 1990. Woerdenbag HJ et al., (1987) Phytother Res 2(2):76.

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Herbs: echinacea and goldenseal enhance the immune system and have antiviral properties. Take 2-4 ml of a combination tincture four times a day. Astragalus is excellent for treating and preventing tonsillitis and infections in general. Take 500-1,000 mg in capsule form or 4-6 ml of tincture three times a day. Take plenty of raw garlic or 300-500 mg in capsule form to fight infection or as a preventive measure. —I Drink slippery elm and marshmallow root tea two to three times a day. Place 1 oz of z slippery elm root and 1 oz of marshmallow root in 5 cups of cold water.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

In addition to its ability to ward off or mitigate illness, echinacea is used in the treatment of abcess, acne, allergy, blood poisoning, boils, bronchitis, cancer, Candida, chicken pox, chronic fatigue, colds, diphtheria, ear infection, eczema, fever, flu, gangrene, herpes, laryngitis, Lyme disease, lymphatic congestion, mastitis, measles, mumps, pneumonia, prostatitis, scarlet fever, sinusitis, smallpox, snakebite, sore throat, tonsillitis, tuberculosis, typhoid, and urinary tract infection. It also can lessen the side effects of vaccinations.

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Do not use echinacea if the fungal infection is due to an underlying autoimmune disease, or if you are pregnant. Discontinue use after three weeks. DIAGNOSIS Rosacea is a distressing condition that affects mostly middle-aged adults of both sexes. It looks very similar to acne. Dilated, spidery red blood vessels appear on the face, which assumes an angry, flushed appearance that is very noticeable. It can trigger conjunctivitis and cause the growth of blood vessels into the corners of the eyes.

Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

As I was writing this chapter, newspapers were reporting negative results from a large trial of the nutraceutical echinacea for the prevention or treatment of the common cold. I'll give you another example that pertains to fatigue in the next section of this chapter. The problem with any negative study, on the other hand, is that it cannot absolutely prove the negative. One can always say that if the study had been done differently, a different (and more positive) outcome might have occurred.

Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness Tori Hudson, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

These include myrrh, echinacea, usnea, goldenseal, marshmallow root, geranium, and yarrow. Recent evidence supports the use of cur-cumin in the prevention of cervical cancer due to its ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation and down-regulate HPV virus.78-80 Curcumin 350-500 mg once to twice daily 7. Low-grade squamous intraepithelial neoplasia: endocervical curettage is positive with a satisfactory colposcopy, but the patient is at low risk for more serious disease or has low-risk HPV typing, or at the discretion of the practitioner. 8.

Repeat the following treatment once per week • Consider goldenseal, echinacea, garlic, for up to 6 weeks: Thoroughly wash the vulva licorice, and myrrh for systemic botanical and vagina with pHisoHex followed by a thorimmune support. MMHMM ough water rinse. Dry the area and swab the modern, mass-market pharmaceuticals. In addition to candidiasis and trichomoniasis, povidone-iodine has been proven effective against potentially pathogenic microorganisms like Gardnerella, Bacteroides, and Enterobacteria without adversely affecting the lactobacillus population.

Botanical Formula I Red clover: 1 oz Dandelion root: 1V2 oz Licorice root: 1 oz Goldenseal: Vz oz Botanical Formula II Thuja: 1 oz Echinacea: IV2 oz Goldenseal root: Vz oz Ligusticum: 1 oz Sample Treatment Plan for ASC-US See the Resources section for information on the contents of and resources for the suppositories and other products included in these treatment plans.

Numerous immune stimulants may be helpful, including echinacea, osha, and wild indigo root. Bladder tonics stimulate the flow of blood and nutrients to the urinary tract and may be useful adjunct herbs. These herbs include nettle leaves, goldenrod, kava, and horsetail. Dandelion leaf, bucchu, and parsley root have diuretic effects and increase the flow of urine to help flush the bacteria. Sample Treatment Plans See the Resources section for sources of herbal Oral probiotics: 8-16 billion organisms daily products.

Viracea, a proprietary blend of benzalkonium chloride and derivatives from echinacea purpurea, was found to have anti-HSV-1 and -2 activity in vitro, even on strains that were resistant to acyclovir.42 Chapparal (Larrea tridentate), specifically its leaf resins, have been shown to have significant antiviral activity. The natural ingredients in the leaf resin appear to the inhibit replication of the virus.43 Preparations are available in either cap-Sample Treatment Plan for Genital Herpes See the Resources section for formulation sources.

Powdered herbal mixes of myrrh, echinacea, usnea, goldenseal, marshmallow, geranium, yarrow, and calendula are often used by herbalists and naturopathic physicians. Each herb has its own special feature, whether antimicrobial, • Boric acid powder capsules: insert morning and evening for 14 days; repeat for an additional 14 days if responding but not completely resolved after the first 2 weeks. Prophylaxis for Prevention of Recurrence • Avoid sugars, refined carbohydrates, alcohol, and fermented foods. • Eat 8 oz. unsweetened acidophilus yogurt daily.

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What's Not So Good About It: Some shampoos include sodium lauryl sulfate; the Advanced Techniques line is not advanced at all, nor is it unique. © echinacea Relief Shampoo ($16for 16.7 ounces) is a very standard shampoo that is slightly marred by the inclusion of sodium lauryl sulfate. Although SLS is not the main cleansing agent, its presence can make this otherwise fine shampoo too drying and irritating for the scalp. © Lemon Lite Shampoo, for,Normal to Oily Hair ($16for 16.7ounces) is nearly identical to the echinacea Relief Shampoo above, and the same comments apply.

Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to Coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Although echinacea is available in most health food stores and pharmacies, there has never been a study in the United States showing that echinacea treats symptoms of the common cold. However, echinacea appears to be remarkably safe—high doses of echinacea given intravenously to humans does not cause side effects. Chicken Soup For centuries chicken soup has been touted as important for the treatment of the common cold. Mothers have never debated the effectiveness of this therapy. (Debates'.have more likely centered on the importance of actually including pieces of chicken.

Interview with Jon Barron of Baseline Nutritionals on herbal healing, the bird flu and alternative health Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

They gave them echinacea and injected cold viruses into their noses, instead of doing a simple test of the immune system by doing a white cell count. If someone has a compromised immune system, give them an echinacea formula and check them a week later. It's really simple. Mike: There are all sorts of clever ways people can do studies to discredit herbs or supplements. They can use synthetic vitamin E, they can disqualify anyone who is healthy, or they can do tests on people who are about to die. These are all things that have happened. Barron: Yes.

Interview with David Wolfe on raw foods, the bird flu and herbal healing Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

If you need it in that moment, you can have echinacea extracts that are encapsulated. Those are in almost every health food store for almost nothing. I was in a health food store the other day, and they had organic echinacea encapsulated for $5.00 a bottle. Mike: Wow, that's a deal. Wolfe: I bought every one they had. It's amazing. Generally, you're going to find a combination of the flower and the root, or you'll find just the root or just the flower. All of it has the same chemistry.

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What went largely unreported was that study participants received only 900 milligrams (mg) of echinacea daily—less than one-third of the dose recommended by the World Health Organization for combating upper-respiratory infections. That's akin to expecting one-third of a dose of aspirin to relieve a headache. What's the other side of the story?

New antiviral bird flu product hits the market, receives Health Ranger's independent recommendation Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

I've actually tasted several of his products (like his echinacea tincture), and I can tell you that these are the strongest herbal tinctures I've ever experienced. Compared to these, a lot of the standard health food store tinctures taste like water. echinacea tincture, for example, should turn your tongue NUMB for a few minutes (and Jon Barron's does). This Super ViraGon product tastes like a sweet garlic explosion, and it will not only fight viruses, it also contains ingredients that are well proven to lower cholesterol, boost circulation, enhance cardiovascular health, and much more.

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Coeugniet EG, Elek E, Immunmodulation with Viscum album and echinacea purpurea Extracts. In: Beilage zur Onkologie 27-33. 1987. Die Chemie der Pflanze (Standard, Wirksamkeit). In: Symbiose 4(3):11. 1992. Dorn M, (1989) Milderung grippaler Effekte durch ein pflanzliches Immunstimulans. Natur- unci Ganzheitsmedizin 2:314-319. Forth H, Beuscher N, Beeinflussung der Haufigkeit banaler Erkaltungsinfekte durch Esberitox. In: Z Allgemeinmed 57:2272-2275. 1981. Harnischfeger G, Stolze H, (1980) Notabene Medici 10:484. Jacobson M, (1967) J Org Chem 32:1646.

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Natural iron chelators such as bioflavonoids (extracts from grape seed, bilberry, cranberry, blueberry, cherry, milk thistle, ginkgo biloba, green tea, quercetin, rutin, and others), IP6 rice bran extract, or echinacea, may be consumed from foods and supplements, to inhibit the production of hyaluronidase, the enzyme that breaks down HA. Once cancer has begun to grow and spread, short-length, low-molecular weight HA taken orally may help to intercept circulating tumors cells. Use of hyaluronidase to treat cancer should remain under a doctor's supervision.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

Applied topically, echinacea stimulates the reticu-lo-epithelial layers of skin, increases the formation of antibodies, and speeds tissue repair. It is excellent in salves, compresses, and washes to treat cuts, boils, burns, carbuncles, gangrenous tissue, hives, infected wounds, sties, tendonitis, and venomous bites such as those from scorpions and spiders. It can be used in mouthwashes to treat canker sores, gingivitis, or pyorrhea. The leaves are the only plant part considered edible, but they are rarely used as a food, as they are prickly and bitter.

There are exceptions, of course. echinacea is harvested only after three years and ginseng after seven years. Scrub roots well after collecting them. • Gums and resins are best collected in hot, dry weather. Leaves and flowers are usually collected during the time of the full moon. Roots are said to be best when collected during the time of the new moon. Ask permission from and give thanks to the herbs you gather. My friend Debra St. Clare likes to remind people, "Bless it before you pick it." Sing while collecting! Be joyful! DRYING HERBS Drying herbs makes them available all year round.

Family Asteraceae (Daisy Family) Etymology The genus name and common name, echinacea, derives from the Greek echinops, "hedgehog," in reference to the stiff, bristly flower head. The species names derive from Latin, with angustifolia meaning "narrow leaved," pallida meaning "pale" (in reference to the color of the flowers), and purpurea meaning "purple" (in reference to the color of the flowers). Also Known As Danish: smalbladet, solhat Dutch: kogelbloem English: black Sampson (E.

Another constituent, properdin, helps neutralize bacterial and viral blood toxins and increases the total number of immune cells developing in the bone marrow. echinacea also exhibits some antitumor activity.

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Take it standardized to arbutin at 250 mg of arbutin four times a day. echinacea and goldenseal treat infections through their antiviral and antibacterial properties. Take 500 mg of the capsule or 4 ml of the tincture up to four times a day. Rye pollen extract has been used to improve symptoms of prostatitis, and can be taken as directed on the label. HOMEOPATHY 6 The following remedies can be used as a short-term, complementary measure to ease the pain and discomfort of a mild to moderate attack off prostatitis.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

Constituents Beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, chromium, polysaccharides (inulin), glycosaminoglycans, echinacoside, echinaceine, isobutylmines, caffeic acid, chicoric acid, linoleic acid, palmetic acid, essential oils, glycosides, inulin, polyacetylenes, sesquiterpenes, betaine, tannin Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: pungent, bitter • Temperature: cool • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yin • Planet: Jupiter/Mars/Saturn • Element: air Contraindications Excessive use of echinacea can cause throat irritation, nausea, dizziness, and excessive salivation.

Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition Hyla Cass, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Use immune-supporting herbs and nutrients like echinacea, astragalus, and vitamin C (try 1,000 mg every couple of hours). One of the best books on natural ways to support immunity is Immu-notics by Robert Rountree, M.D., and Carol Colman (Perigee Trade, 2001). It addresses not only ways to boost an underactive immune system, but also ways to temper an overreacting immune system—the cause of allergy and inflammatory disease. Action: Each antibiotic works through a slightly different mechanism to kill or disable bacteria without damaging healthy body cells.

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Contrary to recent media reports, extracts from this plant can be effective for treating colds and flu. echinacea makes the body's own immune cells more efficient in attacking viruses. The key is using a product that has been processed to contain a high level of active constituents. Two potent, well-researched products are Echinamide Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract, Natural Berry Flavor and Echinamide Anti-V Formula Softgels, both from Natural Factors (to find a retailer, call 800-322-8704 or go to www.naturalfactors.com).

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Macrophage activation and induction of macrophage cytotoxicity by purified polysaccaride fractions from the plant echinacea purpurea. Infect Immunity 46:845-849. Vomel, Th, (1985) Arzneim Forsch 35II(9):1437. Von Roder, E et al., (1984) Dtsch Apoth Ztg 124(45):2316. Wacker A, Hilbig W, (1978) Planta Med 33:89. Wagner H et al., (1984) Arzneim Forsch 34:659. Further information in: Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6 (Drogen), Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-1994.

Interview with David Wolfe on raw foods, the bird flu and herbal healing Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

If you need it in that moment, you can have echinacea extracts that are encapsulated. Those are in almost every health food store for almost nothing. I was in a health food store the other day, and they had organic echinacea encapsulated for $5.00 a bottle. Mike: Wow, that's a deal. Wolfe: I bought every one they had. It's amazing. Generally, you're going to find a combination of the flower and the root, or you'll find just the root or just the flower. All of it has the same chemistry.

PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition Thomson Healthcare, Inc. See book keywords and concepts

Cytokine production in leukocyte cultures during therapy with echinacea extract. In: J Clin Lab Analysis 10(6):441-445. 1996. Franz G. Polysaccharides in pharmacy: Current applications and future concepts. Planta Med 55:493-497. 1989. Herz W et al., (1977) J Org Chem 42(13):2264. Vollmar A et al., (1986) Phytochemistry 25:377. Wagner H (1972) Phytochemistry 11:1504. Roder E, Pyrrolizidinhaltige Arzneipflanzen. In: DAZ 132(45):2427-2435. 1992. Woerdenbag HJ, Eupatorium perfoliatum L.- der "durchwachsene" Wasserhanf. In: ZPT 13(4): 134-139. 1992.

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