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Black Walnut Hulls (Juglans nigra)
Black walnut trees can be found in many regions of the United States. Their hulls contain a number of medicinally active ingredients, the most important of which are juglone, tannins, and iodine.
What it is used for: Black walnut hulls have been used by Asians and some Native American tribes to expel various kinds of intestinal worms.
In addition, this herbal remedy aids digestion, acts as a laxative, and has proven useful for the treatment of bruises, fungal infections, herpes, poison ivy, and warts.
In general, it acts as a strong vermifuge, laxative, and tonic.
Research Highlights: Research has shown the active compound juglone to have antifungal activity against the Candida albicans yeast.
One study conducted on 160 rats, suggests that black walnut hulls may contain antitumor agents, especially helpful for the treatment of intestinal cancer.
In a controlled and blinded study, juglone was also shown to have mild sedative effects in mice.
References:
1. http://www.drclark.net/info/blackwalnut.pdf
2. http://www.viable-herbal.com/singles/herbs/s130.htm
3. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 90.
4. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 142.
5. Ibid.
6. Ibid.
7. Ibid.
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Wormwood Powder (Artemisia absinthium)
Wormwood grows in many parts of Europe, in northern Africa, parts of Asia and in North and South America. Primarily its aerial shoots and leaves are used medicinally and often in conjunction with black walnut hulls for the expulsion of parasites.
What it is used for: Wormwood has appetite-stimulating and wound-healing effects, as well as being anticancer and antiparasitic in nature. It is also useful in the treatment of loss of appetite and in liver, gallbladder, gastric, and vascular disorders.
Research Highlights: Research indicates that the compounds in wormwood help dispel parasites by causing free-radical damage to parasite membranes. Other studies have concluded that wormwood can be equally effective as quinine in treating malaria. Another study found that wormwood was one hundred percent effective in clearing malarial parasites from the body.
References:
1. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 894.
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.
4. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 112.
5. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 895.
6. Ibid.
7. Ibid.
Pau D’Arco can be found from northern Mexico to northern Argentina. Only its inner bark is used medicinally.
What it is used for: Pau D’Arco is well known as an antibacterial and antiviral agent. It cleanses the blood, is a viable treatment for all kinds of infections, and is helpful for inflammatory bowel disease, tumors, and ulcers. It is also useful for enhancing liver function.
Research Highlights: The key ingredient in Pau D’Arco is lapachol. Studies of lapachol have indicated promise in destroying cancer cells. Pau D’Arco bark has also been used to treat fungal infections, yeast infections, smoker’s cough, warts, and acne. Antimicrobial properties of many of Pau D'Arco's active phytochemicals were demonstrated in several clinical studies, in which they exhibited strong activity against bacteria, fungi, and yeast including Candida, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and dysentery. Its antiparasitic actions against various parasites (including malaria, schistosoma, and trypanosoma) have been confirmed as well.
References:
1. http://www.answers.com/pau%20d'arco
2. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 105.
3. Ibid.
4. Ibid.
5. http://www.herbalremedies.com/paudarco.html
6. Ibid.
7. http://www.rain-tree.com/paudarco.htm
8. Ibid.
Pumpkin Seed (Cucurbita pepo)
Native to Central and North America, pumpkins are very rarely found growing in the wild today. It is cultivated mainly in temperate regions of North America.1 Only its seeds – dry or roasted – are used medicinally.
What it is used for: Pumpkin seeds are useful in the treatment of prostate disorder and irritable bladder. In traditional Asian medicine, the seeds are also used to treat worms and diabetes. The seeds also appear to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Research Highlights: The fatty oils in pumpkin seeds contain linoleic acid, which is helpful in promoting healthy prostate function and in lessening the chance of bladder infection and irritable bladder. Complementary and alternative medical practitioners have used pumpkin seeds to expel intestinal parasites, particularly tape worm.
References:
1. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:133.
2. Ibid.
3. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 106.
4. Armstrong, David. Herbs That Work, Ulysses Press, ©2001, pg. 124.
5. Ibid.
6. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:133.
7. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 664.
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Clove Bud Powder (Syzygium aromaticum)The clove tree is native to the Molucca Islands of Indonesia, once considered part of the famed Spice Islands. They are also grown in the African countries of Mozambique, Tanzania, and Madagascar. The flower buds and their stems are used medicinally, frequently finely ground.
What it is used for: Cloves are most frequently used as a local anesthetic in dentistry. It also has antiseptic and antiparasitic properties and can act as a digestive aid.
Research Highlights: Cloves contain up to 22 percent volatile oil, which makes it effective at treating topical pain. This high amount of volatile oil also makes clove a useful digestive aid, and gives it antispasmodic and antibacterial properties. Preclinical evaluations suggest that cloves are useful in the treatment of worms, viruses, Candida, and various bacterial and protozoan infections.
References:
1. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:71.
2. Ibid.
3. Armstrong, David. Herbs That Work, Ulysses Press, ©2001, pg. 28.
4. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 94.
5. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:71.
6. Ibid.
7. http://www.herbalremedies.com/cloves.html
Male fern is found in every state of the western United States and in northeastern North America. Its roots are used medicinally.
What it is used for: Male fern root is one of the most potent remedies ever known for tape worm. The oleo-resin paralyzes the muscles of the worm so it cannot adhere to the walls of the intestines. It is also used effectively against other intestinal parasites such as band worms and liver flukes.
References:
1. Foster, Steven and Hobbs, Christopher. Peterson Field Guides: Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs, Houghton Mifflin Company, ©2002, pg. 377.
2. Ibid.
3. http://www.herbalremedies.com/malefern.html
4. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 542.
Grapefruit Seed Extract (Citrus paradisi)
Grapefruit Seed extract (also known as GSE), is a potent infection-fighter, first used by farmers to inhibit the growth of mold on their equipment. Claims that GSE could fight infections in people promoted interest within the dietary supplement industry, and GSE products started to appear in health-food stores. GSE is sometimes called citrus seed extract.
What it is used for: Grapefruit seed has been used in the treatment of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida, and it is also effectively used to kill strep, staph, salmonella, E. coli, influenza, parasites, herpes, fungi and traveler's diarrhea. There is some indication that grapefruit seed extract also helps heal ulcers.
References:
1. http://www.herbalremedies.com/grapefruit.html
2. Ibid.
3. http://my.webmd.com/content/article/106/108060.htm
False Unicorn Root (Chamaelirium luteum)
This perennial herb is native to North American and found east of the Mississippi. Only its dried rhizomes and roots are used medicinally.
What it is used for: Though recently used to treat both menstrual complaints and prostate issues, Native American tribes employed it as a cure-all for cough, colic, stomach upset, intestinal worms, fever, and pain. It is also used as a diuretic, is helpful in expelling worms from the intestinal tract, and can stimulate the appetite and relieve the nausea and vomiting that accompany pregnancy.
Research Highlights: Research has revealed that false unicorn root contains steroidal saponins, which account for its ability to affect hormonal activity in the body.
References:
1. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 258.
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.
4. http://www.herbalremedies.com/falseunicorn.html
5. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 258.
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Myrrh Gum (Commiphora molmol)
Myrrh trees grow in northeastern Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Only its sap – a pale yellow-white liquid – is dried and used medicinally.
What it is used for: Myrrh acts as an antiseptic, disinfectant, expectorant, and deodorizer. It stimulates the immune system and tones and stimulates mucous tissue, as well. Taken internally, myrrh is said to relieve gas, indigestion, ulcers and nasal and bronchial congestion.
Research Highlights: Studies indicate that when it comes into contact with the skin, myrrh helps to increase the amount of infection-fighting white blood cells. Studies with rodents indicate that myrrh also has anti-inflammatory, fever-lowering, immune-system-stimulating, painkilling and possibly blood-sugar-lowering properties.
References:
1. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 449.
2. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:97.
3. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 104.
4. Ibid.
5. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 449.
6. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:97.
7. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 450.
Garlic Bulb Powder (Allium sativum)
For more than 5,000 years, garlic has been valued for its healing properties and its ability to increase the body’s strength and energy. Garlic’s fleshy bulb is the only part used medicinally.
What it is used for: Garlic assists the body in detoxification, protects against infection by enhancing the immune system, and is effective in treating nearly any disease or infection. It is antihypertensive, antimicrobial, antineoplastic, and hypercholesterolemic. Specific ailments for which garlic is used include colds, coughs, ringworm, asthma, intestinal worms, fever, and digestive, gallbladder and liver disorders.
Research Highlights: The sulfur found in garlic’s essential oils makes it a potent disinfectant and a good defense for killing germs in the body. After it is ingested, it is absorbed into the bloodstream and then diffused through various organs. Research indicates that the presence of allicin and allyl sulfide (active compounds in garlic) successfully eliminates intestinal parasites; roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms and hookworms are all equally affected. Garlic has scored high in marks in most of the more than 2,000 studies of the herb done worldwide.
References:
1. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 6:7.
2. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 97.
3. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pp. 344-46 .
4. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 283
5. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 6:7.
6. Mowrey, Daniel. The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine, Keats Publishing, ©1986, pg. 230.
7. Armstrong, David. Herbs That Work, Ulysses Press, ©2001, pp. 53-4.
Hyssop Leaf (Hyssopus officinalis)
Native to southern Europe and the temperate regions of Asia, hyssop is now naturalized in North American and grown throughout the world. The leaves, stems, and flowers are all used medicinally and can be harvested throughout the year.
What it is used for: Hyssop is known to be antimicrobial, anthelminitic, antiviral, and mildly spasmolytic. It also promotes expulsion of mucous from the respiratory tract, relieves congestion, and dispels gas. Hyssop is also said to be good for circulatory problems, epilepsy, fever, gout, and weight problems.
Research Highlights: Preliminary research indicates hyssop may be useful in the treatment of cold sores and genital herpes, and may also be influential in fighting the HIV virus. Hyssop contains volatile oils, which calm the nervous system and have antispasmodic and expectorant properties. The plant’s tannins are astringent and anti-inflammatory, and marrubiin, a bitter compound found in the herb, promotes proper digestion.
References:
1. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:138.
2. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 455.
3. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 100.
4. http://www.herbalremedies.com/hyssop.html
5. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 353.
6. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:138.
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Turmeric Root (Curcuma longa/domestica)
A member of the ginger family, the root of the turmeric plant has been treasured by Ayurveda and by Chinese medicine for centuries. Only the root is used medicinally, frequently ground to a fine powder.
What it is used for: Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and increases the body’s ability to utilize insulin effectively. It also protects the liver against toxins, aids circulation, lowers cholesterol levels and has anticancer properties. In addition, turmeric has antihepatotoxic, antihyperlipidemic, antithrombotic, antiturmoral, and antimicrobial properties. All these make turmeric helpful in the treatment of diarrhea, worms, kidney inflammation, cystitis, flatulence, and inflammatory skin conditions.
Research Highlights: Preliminary studies have shown this herb may be helpful in the treatment of osteoarthritis, may prevent the blockage of arteries (atherosclerosis), and may help eliminate roundworms and intestinal worms. Test-tube and animal studies suggest turmeric may also be a valid treatment for arthritis and certain kinds of cancers.
References:
1. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 6:18.
2. Ibid.
3. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 110.
4. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 843.
5. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 844.
6. http://www.herbalremedies.com/turmeric.html
7. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 639.
Gentian Root (Gentiana lutea)
Gentian is found in Europe’s central and southern mountainous areas; it does not grow wild in the United States. Only the dried, chopped roots are used medicinally.
What it is used for: Gentian aids digestion, stimulates the appetite, reduces flatulence, and kills plasmodia and worms. It may also play a part in normalizing the function of the thyroid.
References:
1. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:52.
2. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 97.
3. http://www.herbalremedies.com/gentian.html
Peppermint Leaf Powder (Mentha peperita)
First identified in England in 1696, peppermint is a common medicinal herb. Only the leaves are used medicinally; they are often used in pharmaceutical products.
What it is used for: Peppermint increases the acidity of the stomach, thereby aiding digestion. It has a slight anesthetizing effect on the mucous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract. It is useful in the treatment of diarrhea, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, poor appetite, and spasms. It is also well known to be anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, antimicrobial, and a safe stimulant. It is often included in herbal remedies and blends because its aromatic quality renders such concoctions more acceptable to the body, more digestible, and actually helps increase the assimilation and utilization by the body’s major systems.
Research Highlights: Numerous studies have elucidated the medicinal value of peppermint. In one double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study, patients with nonulcerative dyspepsia were given an herbal remedy consisting of peppermint and caraway oil. Both primary and secondary analyses indicated the superiority of the peppermint/caraway blend. Another study found that patients using peppermint experienced fewer spasms when undergoing barium enemas.
There is also some indication that peppermint can help clear up gallstones; an uncontrolled study involving 31 patients saw a total stone resolution in 73% of the cases when a peppermint derivative was taken regularly.
References:
1. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:16.
2. Ibid.
3. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 106.
4. Ibid.
5. Ibid.
6. Mowrey, Daniel. The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine, Keats Publishing, ©1986, pg. 72.
7. Mowrey, Daniel. The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine, Keats Publishing, ©1986, pg. 103.
8. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 629.
9. Ibid.
10. Ibid.
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Fenugreek Seed Powder (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Fenugreek grows wild in the eastern Mediterranean region, including North Africa, as well as in the Near East and China; in the United States it is cultivated as a garden plant. Only the plant’s small seeds have a medicinal use.
What it is used for: Externally, fenugreek acts as an emollient; internally, it reduces blood sugar and exhibits a lipid-lowering effect. It also acts as a laxative, lubricates the intestines, and helps lower cholesterol levels. Anecdotal evidence suggests it is a viable treatment for intestinal gas, diarrhea and other stomach upsets, tuberculosis, fever, and sore throat.
Research Highlights: The seeds contain a good proportion of mucilage and protein, as well as fatty oils, amino acids, alkaloids, sterols, flavonoids, and vitamins A and B. Because of their mucilage content, fenugreek seeds can protect the mucous membranes of the stomach and relieve gastric irritations. Small studies also indicate the plant’s ability to lower blood sugar levels.
References:
1. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:45.
2.PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 318.
3. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 97.
4. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 262.
5. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:45.
6. Ibid.
7. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 263.
Elecampane Plant (Innula helenium)
Though native to Europe and Asia, elecampane is now cultivated worldwide. Only the roots of the plants at least a year old are used medicinally.
What it is used for: Elecampane has been shown to be antibiotic, antifungal, antimicrobial and antitumoral. It can be used as a supplement to aid digestion and anecdotal evidence suggests it is useful in the treatment of parasites. The U.S. Pharmacopoeia once listed the dried root as a remedy for digestive, liver, and respiratory ailments.
Research Highlights: The roots of the elecampane plant contain essential oils which stimulate digestion and reduce inflammation. In animal studies, specific compounds from the plan have been shown to lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Additionally, test-tube and animal studies suggest that may fight bacteria and fungi and have anticancer properties.
References:
1. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:162.
2. Ibid.
3. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 274.
4. http://www.herbalremedies.com/elecampane.html
5. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 242.
6. The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers, AB. ©2000, 1:162.
7. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 242.
8. Ibid.
Prickley Ash Bark Powder (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis/americanum)
A plant found in North America, prickley ash was used widely by some Native American tribes. Both the bark and berries are used medicinally.
What it is used for: Anecdotal evidence supports the use of prickley ash bark for the treatment of rheumatism, to circulate stimulation, as an antispasmodic, and to treat both diarrhea and flatulence. Additionally, it has been used to treat toxic shock syndrome, leg ulcers and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease.
Research Highlights: Little scientific information has been collected on the medicinal uses of prickley ash bark. Small studies involving rats suggest that the plant may have anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties. Studies have also found extensive antibacterial and antifungal (especially against Candida) microbial properties.
References:
1. http://www.herbalremedies.com/pricklyash1.html
2. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 515.
3. Ibid.
4. http://www.herbalremedies.com/pricklyash1.html
5. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 516.
6. Ibid.
Yellow Dock Powder (Rumex crispus)
Yellow dock is indigenous to Europe and Africa, but grows wild in many regions of the world. Its dried rhizomes and roots are used medicinally.
What it is used for: Yellow dock is a good blood purifier and cleanser, improves colon and liver function, and acts as a general tonic. It has alterative, antibacterial, antibiotic, and astringent properties. Anecdotal evidence suggests it is well suited to be used as a laxative, as well as a treatment for venereal diseases.
Research Highlights: Experts have deemed yellow dock an effective laxative because of the presence of well-known chemicals in the plant called anthraquinones, which stimulate bowel movement. Research also suggests that extracts of the herb have shown to have slightly antibacterial properties.
References:
1. PDR For Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition, Thompson PDR, ©2004, pg. 902.
2. Balch, Phyllis and Balch, James. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed., Avery Publishing, ©2000, pg. 112.
3. Mowrey, Daniel. The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine, Keats Publishing, ©1986, pg. 316.
4. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 682.
5. Peirce, A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines, William Morrow and Company, Inc., ©1999, pg. 683.
6. Ibid.
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