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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.
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White Pond
Lily fresh root
(Nymphea odorata) * |
A demulcent,
an astringent and an antiseptic long viewed as a women's herb. This
aquatic plant is used orally and vaginally for cervicitis,
leucorrhea, vaginal irritation and as part of Eli Jones's uterine
cancer formula. White Pond Lily is also indicated for acute
(diarrhea, enteritis, dysentery) and chronic (irritable bowel
syndrome, diverticulitis, illeitis) bowel disorders . |
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Chinese
Asparagus dried root
(Asparagus cochinchinensis) * |
A yin tonic
that is moistening and tonifying to mucus membrane tissue, the lungs
and stomach.
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Licorice root
(Glycyrrhiza glabra or G. uralensis) * |
Has an ancient
history of use in China and the Middle East. This intensely sweet
root is an adaptogen, demulcent, expectorant, pectoral, antiviral
and antidepressant. Licorice strengthens endocrine function,
especially the adrenals, ovaries, Isles of Langerhans and
hypothalamus making it useful for chronic fatigue syndrome
menopause, hypoglycemia and autoimmune disease. The demulcent
action heals mucus membrane tissue especially the stomach (ulcers),
large and small intestine (irritable bowel syndrome) and lung (dry,
irritated cough). Excessive use of Licorice can elevate blood
pressure. |
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Bibliography: |
Bensky, D. and
Gamble, A. Chinese Herbal Medicine - Materia Medica,
Eastland Press, 1986
Felter, H. W. and Lloyd, J.U. King's American Dispensatory,
Ohio Valley Co., 1905
McIntyre, A. The Complete Women's Herbal, Henry Holt, 1995
Scudder, J.M. Diseases of Women, Medical Pub. Co., 1877 |
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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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