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Oat fresh milky seed (Avena
sativa)* |
Strengthens and nourishes the nervous
system. It is indicated for nervous exhaustion (burning the candle
at both ends), sexual neurasthenia, and occipital pain extending
toward the spine. Oat reduces withdrawal effects from nicotine and
caffeine. Used for neurasthenia (nervous exhaustion), anxiety,
impaired sleep patterns and weak libido, milky Oat is appropriate
for chronic stress. Oat extract, Oat straw and Oatmeal contain
calcium and magnesium which are essential nutrients for the nervous
system. |
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Stinging Nettle leaf (Urtica
dioica)
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Stinging Nettle is widely known for
the rash it causes when fresh. Once dry it becomes a highly
nutritious herbal food rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, boron and
carotenoids appropriate for treatment of “deficient blood” i.e.
anemia and low hematocrit during pregnancy. A mild non-irritating,
potassium-sparing diuretic, it is a “kidney food” strengthening
function and tonus of the organ. Stinging Nettle is commonly used
for kidney pain caused by nephritis, especially with hematuria. It
is also indicated for skin that has lost its tonus and tears easily. |
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Horsetail spring gathered herb
(Equisetum arvense)* |
A rich source of vegetal silica and
other minerals. Horsetail acts as a co-factor with calcium to
increase bone mass and density, gradually reversing osteoporosis,
speeding the healing of fractures and improving nail strength. It
increases maturation of the osteoblasts, cells in bone tissue that
build bone mass. Horsetail is also a diuretic useful for urinary
tract infections especially with bladder irritation and blood in the
urine. In Europe, Horsetail is commonly used to treat
arteriosclerosis, osteoarthritis and benign prostatic hyperplasia |
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Chamomile fresh flowers (Matricaria
recutita)* |
Is a mild but effective remedy for
children and adults alike. The flowers are anti-inflammatory,
anti-spasmodic, carminative and sedative. Children find the taste
palatable and readily take it for teething pain, colic, cramps,
colds, irritability and night terrors. For adults it is a soothing
remedy for frazzled nerves, insomnia, tension headaches, irritable
bowel syndrome, morning sickness and ulcers. |
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Alfalfa leaf (Medicago sativa)* |
Is rich in minerals, vitamins and
trace elements that are easily absorbable. It also is a concentrated
source of isoflavones (phytoestrogens) and has been used to prevent
menopausal symptomology and osteoporosis. |
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Bibliography: |
Bartram, T. Encyclopedia of Herbal
Medicine, Grace Pub., 1995 Gladstar, R. Herbal Healing for Women,
Simon & Schuster, 1993 Hoffman, D., Medical Herbalism, Healing Arts
Press, 2003 Pederson, M. Nutritional Herbology, Pederson Pub., 1987
Winston, D. Herbal Therapeutics - Materia Medica notes, HTSBM, 2005
Winston, D., Herbal Therapeutics, Specific Indications For Herbs &
Herbal Formulas, HTRL, 8th ed., 2003 |
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*Herbal
Therapeutics Research Library
Author: David Winston (RH) AHG
©2007
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library. All rights reserved |
Disclaimer: The information on
historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and
traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and
research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for
consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any
attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the
direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author
are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences
resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should
you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any
preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a
professional health care advisor. |
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