| Guarana also finds use in folk medicine for treating menstrual pains, difficulties with digestion, conditions of weakness, diarrhea, and fever (Seitz 1994, 56).
In phytotherapy and alternative medicine, guarana has been found to be effective primarily as an antidepressant, to treat "coffee addiction," for migraines, and for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) (Straten 1996, 70, 155).
In homeopathy, a tincture of pure seeds, Guarana horn. HAB34 or Paullinia sorbilis horn. HPUS88, is used to treat headaches and other afflictions (Schneider 1974, 3:33*; Seitz 1994, 57). | | Nees] (Araliaceae)—ginseng (panacea)
Ginseng is the most renowned medicinal plant in Asia and has become the very symbol of traditional Asian or Chinese medicine and phytotherapy. The plant has also been called the mandrake of the East and the Chinese mandrake (cf. Mandragora ojficinarum, Phytolacca acinosa) (Kirchdorfer 1981, 30 ff.). These names may be the origin for ginseng's reputation as a psychoactive plant (Schultes and Hofmann 1980, 367*). Ginseng is one of the most well-known aphrodisiacs and is also regarded as a panacea (Kimmens 1975). |
Andrew Chevallier
See book keywords and concepts |  Herbal medicine or "phytotherapy" is so esteemed in Germany that conventionally trained doctors routinely prescribe herbs along with orthodox drugs. In contrast, herbalism in the UK is practiced by those who have trained in herbal rather than conventional medical schools, providing treatment that is complementary to conventional medicine.The picture is again different in Spain. Some doctors prescribe herbal medicine, but traditional herbalists, curanderos, still practice. They learn by apprenticeship, gathering herbs from the wild and preparing their own medicines. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  Rational phytotherapy, 3rd ed. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag, 1998, 146-47.
5. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics, 2d ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1996,232-33.
6. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-Care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996, 108.
7. Gobel H, Schmidt G, Dowarski M, et al. Essential plant oils and headache mechanisms. Phytomed 1995; 2: 93-102.
8. Trigg JK, Hill N. |
Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS
See book keywords and concepts |  Hirao, Y„ etal., phytotherapy Research, vol.1, p.161,1987
94. Abdullah, TH etal., Onkologie, vol.21, p.53,1989
95. Langsjoen, PH, et al., Int. J. Tiss Reac, vol.12, p.163,1990
96. Folkers, K, et al., International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research, vol.40,p.380,1970
97. Sugiyama, S, Experientia, vol.36, p.1002,1980
98. Gwak, S. et al., Biochem et Biophys Acta, vol.809, p.187,1985
99 . Turrens, JF, Biochem J., vol.191, p.421,1980
100 . Ham, EA, et al., J. Biol Chem, vol.254, p.2191,1979
101 . Nakamura, Y, et al., Cardiovasc Res, vol.16, p.132,1982
102. Folkers, K. |
Michael Castleman
See book keywords and concepts |  American phytotherapy (plant medicine) Research Laboratory in Salt Lake City and author of The Scientific Validation oj Herbal Medicine. Today we have better treatments for intestinal infections, but cinnamon has been incorporated into several toothpastes, in part because it tastes good but also because its antibiotic action helps kill the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease.
And so it goes. Untold numbers of herbs used in healing during ancient times are still in use today, many of them incorporated into common over-the-counter and prescription medications. | | American phytotherapy (plant medicine) Research Laboratory in Salt Lake City. Dr. Mowrey recruited 36 volunteers with a history of motion sickness and gave them either 100 milligrams of Dramamine or 940 milligrams of ginger powder. Then they were seated in a computerized rocking chair programmed to trigger seasickness. The people were able to stop the chair when they began to feel nauseated. Those taking the ginger lasted 57 percent longer than those on Dramamine.
Nuts: They're Good for You
Nuts derive 70 to 90 percent of their calories from fat. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  The action of garlic in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis: Selected abstracts from the fourth and International Congress on phytotherapy. Eur J Clin Res 1992; 3A:1-12.
GENTIAN ROOT
• "... According to Dr. Rudolf Weiss, 'The bitter taste (of gentian) persists even in a dilution of 1:20,000. It is the most important of all European bitters..."' Weiss R, Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Arcanum, 1988, p. 40.
• "... | | Mills S, Bone K, Principles and Practice of phytotherapy. London: Churchill Livingstone, 2000, p. 40.
GINGER ROOT
• "... Fresh ginger has a warming effect on the exterior of the body, while the dried ginger is apt to be recommended for warming the middle of the body." Bensky D, Gamble A, Chinese Herbal Medicine. Materia Medica, revised ed. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press, 1993, pp. 300-301.
• "... In 19 of the 27 women who took ginger for nausea and vomiting, both symptoms became less frequent within four days of treatment." Fischer-Rasmussen W, Kjaer SK, Dahl C, et al. | | Mills S, Bone K, Principles and Practice of phytotherapy. London: Churchill Livingstone, 2000, pp. 587-588.
• "One study found the combination of valerian and St. John's wort to be equivalent to the antidepressant drug amftryptiline. . . ." Steger W, A randomized, double-blind study to compare the effectiveness of a plant based combination of metabolic substances to a synthetic antidepressant in depressive states. Zeitschrift Allg Med 1985; 61:914-918.
• "... and several clinical studies confirm that valerian is effective for insomnia. | | Bleier W, phytotherapy in irregular menstrual cycles or bleeding periods and other gynecological disorders of endocrine origin. Zentrallblatt Gynakol 1959; 81(18):701-709.
• "... A study of 353 breast-feeding mothers with poor milk production found that vitex supplementation for seven days resulted in significant improvement." Mohr H, Clinical investigations of means to increase lactation. Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift 1954; 79(41):1513-1516.
• "... One survey involved over 1,500 women with premenstrual syndrome who supplemented with vitex extract. | | Comparison of phytotherapy (Permixon) with finasteride in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A randomized international study of 1,098 patients. The Prostate 1996; 29:231-240.
• "... The prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) ... summed up the findings in a number of reports. . . ." Wilt J. et al., Saw palmetto extracts for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review. JAMA Nov. 11,1998; 280( 18):1604—1609.
• "... One study showed that the combination of saw palmetto and the herb nettles helps shrink enlarged prostate tissue. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine, 3rd ed., by Volker Schulz, Hansel Rudolf, and Varro E. Tyler (Heidelberg, Germany: Springer Verlag, 1998).
Tyler's Herbs of Choice by James E. Robbers and Varro E. Tyler (Binghamton, N.Y.: Hawthorn Herbal Press, 1999).
Resources
For additional information on herbal medicine and other alternative therapies, or for assistance in finding a qualified practitioner in your area, you may want to contact one of the following organizations:
Alternative Medicine Foundation 5411 West Cedar Lane, Suite 205A Bethesda,MD 20814 www. |
Thomas Bartram
See book keywords and concepts |  The BHMA does not train students for examination but works in close co-operation with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and with the European Scientific Co-operative on phytotherapy.
Chairmen since its inception: Frank Power, 1964-1969; Fred Fletcher-Hyde, 1969-1977; Hugh Mitchell 1977-1986; James Chappelle 1986-1990; Victor Perfitt 1990-.
During the years the association has secured important advantages for its membership, particularly continuity of sale of herbal medicines in health food shops. | | Oils used in Phytotherapy: Almond, English Chamomile, Aniseed, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Buchu, Camphor, Cedarwood, Cloves, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender (French). Lavender (English), Lavender (Spanish), Lemon, Marjoram, Orange (sweet), Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine (Scots), Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Thyme, Spearmint, St John's Wort, Turpentine, Ylang Ylang.
Most oils are obtained by steam distillation. Being highly concentrated, internal use is by a few drops, diluted. About 30-40 are used medicinally; each having its own specific healing properties. | | The art is complementary to phytotherapy, acupuncture and other systems of alternative medicine.
The aromatherapist uses oils individually or in blends of different oils. The natural concentrated oil is usually diluted by adding a vegetable oil before direct application to the skin. A massage oil usually comprises 6 drops essential oil to 10ml (2 teaspoons) carrier oil - Almond, Peanut or other vegetable oil.
The skin is known to be an integral part of the immune system. T-cells are scattered throughout, primarily in the epidermis or outer layer. | | The closer we enhance ovarian and uterine function to give true hormone replacement, the more effective is the science of phytotherapy.
See: OSTEOPOROSIS.
OILS, IMPREGNATED. Properties of herbs may be extracted into an oil base, such as Olive or other vegetable oil in the proportion of 250g dried or 750g fresh herb to 1 pint (500ml) oil.
Bruise herbs with a rolling pin (double quantity for fresh herb). Add oil. Simmer in low heat until herbs change colour - about 1 hour. Strain into bottles.
Alternative. Place crushed herb, preferably flowers, in the oil in a wide-mouthed bottle or jar. | | The most widely used capsule in European phytotherapy is 00 with a capacity to hold 200-250mg powdered herb. Number of capsules per dose varies according to density of the agent. Standard dose of 00 capsule: 2-3 capsules, 2-3 times daily.
One teaspoon equals 1.5 grams (1,500 milligrams); half teaspoon - 750mg; quarter teaspoon - 375mg; one-third teaspoon - 500mg; one-sixth teaspoon - 250mg.
PRECURSOR. Precursor means forerunner. A substance that can be used in the production of another substance by the body, such as beta-carotene - a precursor of Vitamin A. |
Mark Blumenthal
See book keywords and concepts |  Lancet 1994 nov 12;344:1356. fitzpatrick df, bing b, rohdewald p. endothelium-dependent vascular effects of pycnogenol. / Cardiovasc Pharmacol 1998;32(4):509-15. food advisory committee (fac). french maritime pine bark extract. Food for
Thought 1999;autumn:2-3. food and drug administration (fda). 65 fr 1000-1050. jan 6, 2000. regulations on statements made for dietary supplements concerning the effect of the product on the structure or function of the body [docket no. 98n-0044] 21 cfr part
101-93.. forth h, beuscher n. influence of esberitox® on the frequency of the common cold [in german]. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | As cited in Bone K and Mills S, Principles and Practice of phytotherapy. London: Church Livingstone, 2000, p. 600.
• "... A double-blind trial for 60 days involved 58 healthy children ages 8-12 years." Venkataraghavan S, Seshadri C, Sundaresan TP, et al., The comparative effect of milk fortified with ashwagandah, ashwagandah and punarnava in children: A double-blind study. / ResAyur Sid 1980; 1:370-385.
• "... |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
See book keywords and concepts |  I would add that it is also the art and tradition of using herbal medicines to protect and augment health, and to prolong healthy life.
How long have people been using herbs?
A long, long time. There is educated speculation that prehistoric humans used herbs for illness by following the example of animals. German medical scholar Paul Unschuld tells us that in the Shang Empire, about 16 centuries before the birth of Christ, we find the first written evidence of the Chinese use of herbs for healing. Two of the most important diseases were "curse of an ancestor" and "blow of a demon. |
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