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Dodder seed is a Chinese herb. It is regarded as a kidney tonic used to treat such symptoms as frequent urination, sore back, impotence, or leukorrea. It has also been used to treat threatened miscarriage and to stop diarrhea and is considered a sexual tonic. Dodder sees has a taste of ACRID and SWEET and a temperature of NEUTRAL.
Blue cohosh, scientific name , is a perennial flowering plant that grows in moist forest regions throughout the eastern United States. The plant grows up to 3 ft (1 m) tall, and its greenish yellow fe ...
Rubella is a highly contagious viral disease, spread through contact with discharges from the nose and throat of an infected person. A person infected with the rubella virus is contagious for about ss....
Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas or myomas) are benign growths of the muscle inside the uterus. They are not cancerous, nor are they related to cancer. Fibroids can cause a wide variety of sys....
A system of deep-tissue massage called Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, has the ability to dramatically alter a person’s posture and structure, helping to alleviate back pain.
Herbalists often recommend herbal mineral tonics to aid in the healing of broken bones. Horsetail is especially recommended due to its high natural silica content, which aids in calcium assimilation and utilization. Comfrey contains allantoin which stimulates the production of new tissue, but it also contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are stressful to the liver. Thus, comfrey is not recommended during pregnancy or nursing. The leaf can be used for up to 2 or 3 weeks once or twice a year,
Angelica is an excellent digestive tonic ingredient because it stimulates the production of digestive enzymes. It is used to improve the appetite and the assimilation of nutrients. The volatile oil contained in angelica makes it a good carminative to relieve gas. Angelica is beneficial during convalescence and debility. The seeds are used to flavor alcoholic beverages and are considered milder in nature than the root. Angelica has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.
Cellulite is a popular term to describe fat deposits under the skin. It is characterized by a dimpled or orange-peel appearance due to structural changes underneath the skin's top layer. Cellue....
Infertility is the failure of a couple to conceive a pregnancy after trying to do so for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred. In secondary infertility, one org....
The abundant yellow pollen of cattail spikes is collected, toasted, and taken internally in teas or in capsules to stop excessive menstrual bleeding. The toasted pollen is available from Chinese herb dealers and is used for stopping all kinds of bleeding--nose bleeds, from wounds, blood in the urine or in the stool, and for heavy menstrual bleeding. It is possible to toast cattail pollen collected in the spring and early summer from wild cattails in an iron skillet for 5-10 minutes until golden
Black cohosh is commonly used for women's ailments, such as menopause disorders, PMS, dysmenorrhea, and to facilitate labor in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy (best to consult an herbalist before using). It is also a remedy for rheumatism, bronchitis, tinnitis, and hysteria and is a known muscle relaxant. In Chinese medicine it is used for organ prolapses, headaches, measles, and sore gums due to superficial heat. Other dose forms: as a tea, 1 cup 2 x daily, usually in combination with other her
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be an effective treatment for infertility, either used alone or in conjunction with western medical treatments to enhance the chance for a successful pregnancy.
Menstruation refers to the monthly discharge through the vagina of the blood and tissues that were laid down in the uterus in preparation for pregnancy.The cyclic production of hormones that culminate....
Vervain is a nerve tonic and strengthener. As a diaphoretic and antispasmodic herb, it is also used for colds, flu, lung congestion, and menstrual irregularity. Vervain has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States, with about three million new cases diagnosed in the country each year. The disease is caused by a bacterium called ...
Bladderwrack is popular for its anti-obesity effects and is a good source of trace elements, particularly iodine. It is thought that bladderwrack stimulates the thyroid gland, increasing basal metabolism. It is sometimes used locally for symptoms of rheumatism. Bladderwrack has a taste of SALTY and a temperature of COOL.
Naturopathic medicine for infertility is focused on bringing a couple’s health back into balance by addressing underlying causes to improve a woman’s chances for getting and staying pregnant.
True to its name, this root is used mainly to treat pleurisy and inflammation of the lungs and to alleviate breathing difficulties. The Eclectic doctors used it to lower fevers as a diaphoretic, for the acute stages of bronchitis and pneumonia, for dry asthma with fever, as well as for a number of other complaints. Pleurisy root has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Ashwaganda has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine as a tonifying herb. It has been used for edema, coughs, skin diseases, and for increasing sperm count. It is indicated in anxiety disorders and in combination with other herbs for osteoarthritis. It is sometimes applied locally as an anti-inflammatory. Ashwaganda shows good immune-tonifying effects in laboratory studies. The herb is becoming a popular adaptogen, which is a substance that brings balance to the immune, hormonal and ner
Hyssop is chiefly an expectorant and diaphoretic herb employed in bronchitis, coughs, and colds. It is used for flatulence and as a gargle for sore throat. It is applied externally for bruises and wounds. The demulcent and expectorant effects of hyssop are attributed to its volatile oil. Hyssop has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.