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Stinging
Nettle seed
(Urtica dioica) * |
A rich source
of essential fatty acids. In old herbals, Stinging Nettle seed was
also recommended for goitre, tuberculosis and malarial fevers.
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Processed
Rehmannia root
(Rehmannia glutinosa)* |
or Shi Di
Huang is used as a blood (xue) tonic and is part of the classic
Women’s Four Herb Tea as well as other important Chinese formulas.
It is useful for deficient blood patterns with pale skin, insomnia,
dizziness, irregular menses and palpitations.
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Stinging
Nettle leaf
(Urtica dioica) * |
A nutrient
rich herb used for increasing bone density and stimulating bone
healing. Stinging Nettle is also indicated for skin that is “papery”
and tears easily and brittle finger nails. |
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Pellitory-of-the-Wall
fresh herb
(Parietaria diffusa) * |
A common
English urinary herb, Pellitory is demulcent, diuretic and a kidney
tonic. It is used for kidney stones and urinary calculi, pyelitis,
painful urination and cystitis.
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Cordyceps
mycelium
(Cordyceps sinensis) * |
Now grown on
organic soybeans, originally this fungus grew on caterpillars. Once
a rare and costly herb, it is now widely available and used by
athletes to improve performance and to strengthen the lungs and
immune system. Cordyceps is also used to calm anxiety.
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Bibliography: |
The Merck
Manual,
16th edition,
Rahway,
NJ, 1992
Bartram, T. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, Dorset, 1995
Bensky, D. and Gamble, A. Chinese Herbal Medicine - Materia
Medica, Seattle, 1985
Chang and But Pharmacology and Applications of Chinese
Materia Medica,
Singapore, 1986
Grieve, M. A Modern Herbal, New York, 1992 reprint |
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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. |