 Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Native to the Near East, now found worldwide; rich in
vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, amino acids, and protein;
used traditionally as a nutrient to maintain vitality.
Alfalfa is excellent for improving calcium absorption.
Alfalfa is a better-than-average weight loss aid.
Alfalfa can be contaminated
with E. coli or salmonella, so be careful.
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Commonly mentioned in Western folklore. Now widely used
in the health food and cosmetic industries. Aloe Vera
is a must if sufferring from fungal skin infections. The
fresh gel is effective against ringworm, jock itch, and
athlete's foot and will also help heal cracked, damaged
skin. Aloe can reduce or eliminate scars. Aloe vera helps
to maintain female hormone regulation. Dried powder is
used for hepatitis, liver problems and constipation.
Be careful not to exceed
the recommended dose, because it can be a powerful laxative
at high doses. It is also effective against intestinal
worms and parasites.
The leaves and flowers are used.
Use bottled gel if the fresh herb is not available.
Astragalus
(Astragalus membranaceus) Considered
one of the superior botanicals. Many experts consider
it superior even to ginseng in various aspects. This popular
Chinese herb is excellent for stimulating the immune system,
essential for recovering from candida or any other infective
condition.
Chinese pearl barley (Coix lacrymajobi)
With a use history of over 2000 years, it possesses qualities
similar to oriental ginseng, but in a milder form. Found
in tropical regions worldwide.
Bee
pollen (Apis pollenus) Rich
in nutrients including vitamins, minerals, proteins and
amino acids; 2000-year-old Chinese legend claims that
long-term use will cause one to "be light in body
and full with life".
Capsicum fruit (Capsicum species)
Rich in vitamins, traditionally used to stimulate metabolism;
commonly used to help improve action of other botanicals
in formulations.
Cascara bark (Rhamnus purshiana)
Known as "sacred bark" by Spanish explorers.
Native to the Pacific coast of North America; harvested
by early American natives who felt it had strengthening
properties.
Celery seed (Apium graveolens)
Native to Southern Europe believed
to diffuse through the system a calming influence.
German chamomile (Chamomilla
recutita) Native to Europe;
legendary, since ancient times, for its mild properties.
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Native to Europe and Asia. Traditionally used as a unique
food ingredient.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Known for its strong roots -- and perceived as a symbol
of strength and longevity. Native to Europe; grown and
used around the world.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Mainly found in the Middle East and Mediterranean region.
One of the truly ancient traditional plants with records
of use dating back millennia to ancient Egypt. Said to
impart "fire and Vigor™".
Garlic -
a powerful antifungal and immune stimulant. Garlic will
also help with constipation, gas, excess mucous, and blood
cleansing; it is antiparasitic and hypotensive also.
Garlic is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that even blocks
toxin production by germs. [Journal Nutrition, March 2001]
Some people are sensitive to garlic so increase your dosage
slowly to discern any unpleasant side effects. If there
are none, include it liberally in your diet, everyday.
The Garlic Information Center
in Britain indicates that deadly ANTHRAX is most susceptible
to GARLIC.
In one test garlic was found to be a more
potent antibiotic than penicillin, ampicillin, doxycycline,
streptomycin and cephalexin, some of the very same antibiotic
drugs used in the treatment of anthrax.
Garlic was found to be effective against
nine strains of E. coli, Staph and other bugs. [Fitoterapia,
Volume 5, 1984] Freshly cut cloves of garlic or garlic
powder may be beneficial.
The antibiotic activity of one milligram
of allicin, the active ingredient in garlic, equals 15
units of penicillin. [Koch and Lawson, Garlic: The Science
and Therapeutic Application, 2nd edition, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore 1996] Garlic capsules that certify
their allicin content are preferred and may provide 5-10
milligrams of allicin, which is equivalent to 75-150 units
of penicillin.
A word or two here about garlic
capsules: Encapsulated (gelcaps) garlic is NOT effective.
In order for garlic to be effective it must come in contact
with saliva. Allicin is absorbed through the membranes
within one's mouth. Stomach acid destroys the allicin.
If you must take garlic in pill form, get the oil. Again,
do not swallow the capsule. Instead puncture it and squeeze
the oil into the mouth so that it can interact with saliva
and be absorbed into the blood stream. It will make you
want to puke the first time you do this, but gradually
one becomes accustomed to it.
Ginger (Zingiber
officinale) Native to Southern
Asia; cultivated in tropics worldwide. Traditionally thought
to cleanse. Modern studies have shown it to have anti-oxidant
properties.
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
Native to Eastern Europe, some specimens of Juniper are
over 1000 years old. The resinous aromatic berry-cones
were highly valued by early Europeans who believed the
evergreen Juniper to represent lifepower. Used in the
preparation of the classic flavoring ingredient.
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza
species) Native to the Middle
East and China. Called the elder statesman because it
was thought to harmonize and unify other botanicals within
a formulation. Though not antifungal, licorice will soothe
the inflamed intestines so common with candida, thus helping
to prevent malabsorption of nutrients and food allergies.
Licorice also tones the adrenal glands and helps regulate
blood glucose, controlling sugar cravings. This herb is
also excellent for excessive mucous, cough, and constipation.
OREGANO The antibacterial,
antiseptic action of plant oils has been described in
recent medical literature and may be helpful in fighting
biological toxins. [Journal Applied Microbiology, Volume
88, 2000] A potent natural antibiotic, more powerful than
many prescription antibiotics, is oil of OREGANO.
One study showed that oregano completely
inhibited the growth of 25 germs such as Staphylococcus
aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [Journal Food Protection, July
2001]
Oregano has been shown to be effective in
eradicating intestinal parasites in humans. [Phytotherapy
Research, May 2000]
WILD OREGANO,
which is quite different than the variety on most kitchen
spice racks, has over 50 antibacterial compounds. Just
one part wild oregano oil in 4000 dilution sterilizes
contaminated water. [London Times, May 8, 2001]
Oregano powder from whole leaf oregano
is available as OregamaxTM capsules (North American Herb
& Spice Co.) A spectacular development in natural
antibiotic therapy is the manufacture of oregano powder
from 100% pure oregano oil, producing one of the most
potent antibiotics known. It has recently become available
under the trade name OregacinTM (North American Herb &
Spice Co.). It costs about $1 per pill, but this is a
far cry from the $16 per pill for Vancomycin, known as
most potent prescription antibiotic.
Passion
flower (Passiflora incarnata)
Native to southern U.S where it was highly valued by Cherokee
Indians, who believed it to be of great importance and
used it in a wide range of traditional preparations.
Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata)
Extensively used by Native American Indians. Native to
northern North America from Quebec to Georgia.
Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma
lucidum) Referred to in imperial
China as "the elixir of life"; its use was reserved
for the Emperor.
Chinese rose hips (Rosa laevigata)
Among the various species of roses used for their fruits,
the fruits of the R. Laevigata are the most highly valued
traditionally by the Chinese. Classical writings report
its effects as "resistant to cold and light in body".
High in bioflavonoids, plant acids and other nutrients.
Native to China and Japan.
Sarsaparrilla (Smilax officinale)
Native to tropical America and
the West Indies. Long famed as a folk remedy and currently
used in many food products.
Schisandra berry (Schisandra chinensis)
Used in different combinations for thousands of years.
Contemporary research has focused on Schisandra's very
strong anti-oxidant characteristics.
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus
senticosus) One of the most
thoroughly documented traditional botanicals. Recently
"rediscovered" based on studies by Russian scientists.
,
from Australia and New Zealand, is very deadly to candida
and may be used topically for athlete's foot, jock itch,
and ringworm. It can also be used as a gargle or douche
when mixed with water and can be safely taken internally
(3-4 drops, 3 times a day, do not exceed this dose). Be
absolutely certain the brand you buy does NOT say "For
external use only" on its label.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Native to the Mediterranean region; now extensively cultivated
worldwide. It has unique properties; and is commonly used
in cosmetics and food.
Tumeric-one
of the marvelous medicinal spices of the world. Its main
active ingredient is curcumin which gives turmeric its
intense cadmium yellow color. Curcumin, studies show,
is an anti-inflammatory agent on a par with cortisone,
and has reduced inflammation in animals and symptoms of
rheumatoid arthritis in humans. In other tests, it lowered
cholesterol, hindered platelet aggregation (blood clotting),
protected the liver from toxins, boosted stomach defenses
against acid, lowered blood sugar in diabetics, and was
a powerful antagonist of numerous cancer-causing agents.
Anti-cancer activity.
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