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DIR By: lubhan
Date: December 16, 2016, 5:41 am
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[size=12pt]Acidophilus Herb - Dosage and Useful Properties
Common Trade Names
Bacid, DDS-Acidophilus, Florajen Acidophilus Extra Strength,
KyoDophilus, Lactinex (mixed culture of Lactobacillus
acidophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus), MoreDophilus,
Probiata, Pro-Bionate, Superdophilus
Common Forms
Available in various dosages, in cultures ranging from 500
million to 4 billion viable organisms of L. acidophilus, in
capsules, granules, powders, softgels, suppositories, and
tablets as well as in milk and yogurt.
Source
L. acidophilus is usually commercially prepared as concentrated,
dried, viable cultures. The cultures can be found in varying
quantities in many dairy products, especially milk and yogurt.
Chemical components
L. acidophilus and other Lactobacillus species (Lobular, Locate,
Lifer, L. jensen ii, and Laminates) are anaerobic, gram
positive, menstruating bacilli that typically inhabit the ****
and GI tract of mammals. There is some evidence that L.
acidophilus may produce a compound that improves its ability to
survive in environments that contain competing bacteria.
Although usually nonpathogenic, lactobacilli have been
implicated as possible causes of some infections.
Actions
L. acidophilus may aid digestion and absorption of food
nutrients and produce B complex vitamins and vitamin K. The
bacterium normally resides in the GI tract with about 400 other
species of bacteria and yeasts. It helps to maintain a balance
of bacterial diversity and prevent the overgrowth of any single
species. As part of the normal GI flora, L. acidophilus inhibits
the growth of other organisms by competing for nutrients,
altering the pH of the environment, or producing bactericides,
such as hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid, and acetic acid.
Some exogenous antibacterial compounds produced by L.
acidophilus affect interferon production. Others may exert
antibacterial activity against Helicobacter pylori and other
intestinal bacteria.
Human studies have shown that the ingestion of L. acidophilus
reduces the concentration of certain fecal enzymes that promote
the formation of carcinogens in the colon. It is not known
whether or not this reduction influences the prevalence of colon
cancer.
Reported uses
Acidophilus cultures are commonly used to prevent or treat
uncomplicated diarrhea caused by antimicrobials that disrupt
normal intestinal flora. These cultures are also claimed to be
useful in patients with disarticulates, H. pylori-induced
gastric ulcers, infectious diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome,
or ulcerative colitis, but evidence to support these claims is
lacking.
Acidophilus may be useful in the prevention and treatment of
bacterial vaginosis and vaginal yeast infections caused by
Candida albicans. Clinical trials have been inconclusive.
Limited evidence suggests that acidophilus may offer relief
patients with fever blisters, hives, canker sores, and acne, but
these skin conditions are largely self-limiting and study
results are inconclusive.
Attempts to document a cholesterol-lowering effect for
acidophilus products in humans have proved unsuccessful.
Dosage
Dosage is based on the number of live organisms in a commercial
acidophilus culture.
For most reported uses, 1 to 10 billion viable organisms/day in
divided doses t.i.d. or q.i.d. is cited as a reasonable regimen.
Adverse reactions
GI: flatulence.
Interactions
Warfarin : May enhance intestinal production and absorption of
vitamin K, decreasing warfarin's efficacy. Monitor
appropriately.
Contraindications and precautions
Lactose-sensitive patients may find it difficult to tolerate
dairy products that contain acidophilus cultures.
Special considerations
To be effective, acidophilus products must provide viable L.
acidophilus organisms that can survive the hostile environment
of the GI tract. Proper manufacturing techniques, packaging, and
storage are needed to ensure viability. Some manufacturers
require refrigeration of their products, depending on which
subspecies is used for the parent cultures.
Inform the patient that some dairy sources of acidophilus,
particularly yogurt and milk, may not contain viable cultures
because of dramatic temperature fluctuations during transport.
Advise the patient that the FDA does not consider acidophilus
products safe and effective for use as antidiarrheals.
Tell the patient to expect some flatus, at least initially. This
reaction subsides with continued use.
Points of interest
Many acidophilus products contain questionable levels of L.
acidophilus as well as other bacterial species of uncertain
benefit.
Significant variations in potency and stability have been
observed.
Products made by the same company but having different lot
numbers have produced conflicting results in clinical trials.
Commentary
Data supporting the use of L. acidophilus-containing products
for their antidiarrheal benefits and for maintaining normal
levels of intestinal and vaginal bacteria and yeasts stem mainly
from in vitro studies and theoretical evidence. Clinical trials
in humans have not yielded many positive 'results. To further
complicate the issue, variability of the quality of acidophilus
cultures ingested might have influenced these results.
Standardization of these products must be accomplished before
conducting studies that evaluate their efficacy for therapeutic
use.
ALMOND= BADAM
Almond (Badam) - Uses and Benefits
They build up healthy mind and body, used also for cosmetics and
perfumes. Their oil has medicinal and food values. Almonds
should be kept soaked in water overnight, and next morning,
after peeling them off, a paste (then) should be made. It is
known as almond butter which is far more superior to the dairy
butter.
Food Values -
Moisture - 5.2%
Protein - 20.8%
Fat - 58.9%
Fibre - 1.7%
Minerals - 2.9%
Carbohydrates - 10.5%
Calcium - 230 mg
Phosphorus - 490 mg
Iron - 4.5 mg
Niacin - 4.4 mg
Small amount of vitamin B Complex
calorific value - 655 (Per 100 gms of edible portion).
How it looks - It is a middle sized tree with simple greyish
leaves and white-tinged red, showy flowers. The fruits are
velvetty drupes, separating into 2 halves, exposing stones which
contain the kernel called almond .
What we use - Kernel, oil
What it does - Kernel-Sweet thermogenic, aphrodisiac, laxative,
diuretic, nutritious, demulcent and nervine tonic, oil-Sweet,
cooling, antispasmodic, sedative, laxative and rejuvenating.
Preparing Herbel Medicines Using Almond
Almond milk is the most useful health tonic. It should be
prepared by grinding the blanched almonds with milk, adding some
more milk and little sugar to it. Almond fat is in an
unsaturated form. Besides, it has also 11 gms of a fatty acid
(linolenic acid) in 100 gms of almonds. Thus, almonds help to
lower serum cholesterol level.
Almonds help to raise haemoglobin, form new blood cells, enable
liver, heart, brain and nerves to perform their respective
functions normally. It prolongs life, tones up and energises
muscle function, energises brain power and strengthens health.
Take equal quantities of raisins, almonds and roasted black
grams. If 50- 100 gms of this recipe is taken with milk, it will
meet all food requirements of body and brain.
Almond is laxative, removes skin disorders, respiratory
problems, rejuvenates sexual power and system, does away with
constipation but, for all such or any other disorder or to
derive tonic effect, only sweet almond should be used, but not
the bitter variety.
For healthy skin - Mix equal quantity rose petal's paste, almond
paste (of blanched almonds) and milk cream. If applied daily
over face, it will beautify the face, by nourishing the skin, It
will also provide glow, softness and lustrous look to skin,
remove wrinkles, black-heads, pimples, dryness of skin and
retard pre-mature aging effects on face.
To remove constipation - Mix half teaspoonful of almond oil to
hot milk but, those who have sensitive stomachs, should not use
the oil, in stead they can chew the almonds (blanchcd) to be
followed by hot milk drink. Almond oil with rose water can be
applied to face for facial tenderness.
For reliefin asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough - Mix ten to
fifteen drops each of ginger and lemon juices to a spoonful of
almond oil and take for 10-15 days at a stretch once or twice a
day, depending on severity of the symptoms.
In delayed puberty - Crush a few almonds, along with egg yolk,
gingelly powder and a tsp of honey in milk and give it to the
girl with delayed onset of puberty, every day. This ensures good
overall development during adolescence.
In pregnancy - Almonds being highly nutritive are an ideal
source of energy for pregnant women. For best results, soak
almonds in milk, add a pinch of saffron and drink the tasty
preparation everyday for nourishment both to the mother and the
to-be child.
To increase vitality - Almonds in milk also increase libido and
enhance general sexual performance in cases of frigidity too.
As a brain tonic - Almond is popular for its property as a
nervine tonic. Rich in nourishment and essential fats, almonds
serve to enhance memory and intelligence. Soak 4-6 almonds in
water and eat after removing the kernel.
As a body coolant - Badam kheer is a well known preparation made
by grinding almonds and mixing in milk. This cools the body
apart from relieving brain exhaustion and improving functioning.
Aloe (Ghritkumari), Its Uses and How it Looks
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a coarse perennial with a short stem and
shallow root system. The leaves are fleshy with **** prickles on
the margins, and the flowers are yellow or orange in colour.
What we use - Leaf juice
What it does - It is bitter, cooling, anthelmintic, carminative,
diuretic, stomachic and emmenagogue.
Herbel Medicines for the Cure of Common Disorders
In jaundice - A few drops of aloe juice is instilled in the
nostrils to control jaundice. In liver disorders and
splenomegaly-Aloe juice with turmeric powder should be taken
twice a day to combat these conditions.
In difficult urination - In high fever, sometimes, this
condition arises. Consume diluted aloe juice from time to time
to alleivate this condition.
In wounds - Boil aloe leaves and take the fleshy part of the
inside of the leaves to use as a poultice over wounds.
In burning sensation - Paste cumin seeds with aloe juice and
apply over the area. Even in burns, the above mixture may be
applied from time to time to hasten healing and prevent scar
formation.
As a cosmetic - Aloe is one of the best known moisturisers and
is used freely in creams and shampoos to retain moisture in skin
and hair.You can make your own home-made moisturiser and
cleanser in the following way - Take 1h tsp of lemon juice and
1/2 of aloe juice. Dilute this with about 4 tsp of water. After
filtering apply this mixture over the face and neck and wash off
after 15 minutes.
Asafoetida (Heeng) Used in Preparation of Herbel Medicines
In the beginning of sumer, the upper part of the root of a 4-5
year old plant is exposed and the stem cut off. This part is
covered over by earth again and after a few days, the milky
juice exuding from the cut surface is collected. The same
procedure is repeated until the resin is exhausted. The dried
resin is what we call asafoetida.
Asafoetida is rich in iron, minerals and calcium and occupies
very high place in cooked varieties, spices, medicines, for
seasoning, but should be used in very small quantity. Foods,
which have wind creating properties, are seasoned with
asafoetida fried in ghee.
How it looks - It is a woody, perennial tree with huge, fleshy
tapering roots.
What we use - Resinous exudate of the root
What it does - It is antispasmodic, carminative, digestive,
expectorant, anthelmintic, emmenagogue and diuretic.
Home Remedies for the Treatment of various Disorders
In pulmonary disorders like bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia -
It should be mixed with water (5-10 ml) and taken but, for
stomach pain, this mixture should be applied over and around
navel.
In case of other stomach disorders, worms and indigestion - This
liquid should be mixed with thymol and reduced to a pill form.
If there is malarial fever - It should be mixed with curry, and
eaten as a normal food item. A good quality of asafoetida will
completely dissolve in water, hence one should not go in for the
fictitious type.
In case of whooping cough - Pound and reduce to tine powder 6
gms each of camphor and asafoetida and make pills. One pill
should be taken with water for relief. Yellow portion of egg
should be mixed with of asafoetida and the liquid be applied on
painful sites. It will also dispel pain in ribs due to constant
cough or due to bronchitis complications. If a small piece of
asafoetida is inserted into the cavity due to decay of the
tooth, it will relieve the pain at once. Intoxication, due to
excessive intake of opium or poisonous effects thereof, can be
mitigated by giving 20 mg of asafoetida.
In dysmenorrhoea - Use asafoetida fried in ghee regularly in
diet to reduce the pain and discomfort accompanying menstrual
periods and to promote free flow of fluid.
In respiratory infections - Take 1/2 a tsp of raw asafoetida
twice a day before meals to clear the airways and reduce
respiratory allergies.
In urinary retention - Fry asafoetida in ghee and take it washed
down by some rice wash to promote flow of urine.
In abdominal pain - Warm a small piece of asafoetida in castor
oil and mix well. This could be taken internally in adults and
rubbed over the abdomen in infants and very small children.
Asafoetida powder could be mixed in a glass of butter milk and
taken too.
In flatulence - Fry a piece of asafoetida in some ghee and take
1/2 a tsp thrice a day to get relief from gaseous distension of
abdomen.
In indigestion - Dissolve a couple of small pieces of asafoetida
in half a cup of water and drink to relieve from gas, pain and
for digestion.
As a preventive for fainting - Dissolve a piece of asafoetida in
some lime juice and drink thrice a day to steer clear of
fainting bouts.
How Babool (Babul) is Helpful in diarrhoea
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a moderate sized tree with dark brown or
black, longitudinally fissured rough bark and reddish brown
heartwood. The leaves are bipinnately compounds with glands on
the main rachis. Straight, whitish sharp spines are present as
stipules and flowers are golden yellow with rounded heads. The
fruits are segmented pods holding 8-12 seeds each. The" gum
arabic" exudes from cuts in the bark in ovoid globules and is
coloured from pale yellow to black.
What we use - Bark, gum
What it does -
Bark - Cooling, styptic, aphrodisiac, constipating, expectorant,
emetic nutritiye.
Gum - Cooling, emollient, expectorant, liyer tonic, aphrodisiac,
haemostatic, antipyretic, tonic.
Herbal Medicines TreatmentIn diarrhoea - Make a powder of the
tender leaves of babool and take a tsp with water from time to
time to correct stools.
In wounds - Sprinkle the powder of the tender leayes of babool
over wounds for rapid healing.
In excessive oozing from eyes - Boil the decoction of the leaves
of babool until it reaches a semi-solid consistency. Mix a tsp
of this with honey and apply this like kajal to the inside of
eyes to stop oozing.
In fractures - To help fractures heal better, take the powder of
the fruits of babool, mix it with honey and take this for 3 days
consecutively.
For complexion of baby - Chewing baboolleaves during pregnancy
enables a woman to deliver a baby with a clear, glowing
complexion.
In skin disorders - Just like Khadira, the decoction of babool
bark is also highly useful as a drink, bath water and to wash
lesions. It mitigates burning sensation, restores normal colour
to skin and heals ulcers and wounds quickly.
How Bamboo (Bans) is Useful In Piles
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a tall thorny shrub with many stems held on
a stout root stock. The stem sheath is orange-yellow and
streaked. The leaf sheaths are short, bristly and often occupy
the whole stem. Flowers are glum es and fruits are oblong
grains.
What we use - Roots, leaves, sprouts, grains and bamboo manna.
What it does -
Roots - Cooling, laxative, diuretic tonic
Leaves - Cooling emmenagogue, vulnerary febrifuge
ln mouth ulcers
Sprouts - Laxative, thermogenic, anti-inflammatory, digestive,
carminative, anthelmentic and diuretic.
Grains - Anthelmentic, aphrodisiac, tonic
Bamboo manna - It is the siliceous secretion found in the
internodes of the stems. It occurs as a bluish white translucent
mass. This dried sugar-like granules are called bamboo manna. It
is expectorant, haemostatic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, febrifuge.
Home Remedies for the Cure of Common Disorders
- Apply pasted bamboo manna on the ulcers to effect a quick
cure.
In piles - Make a decoction of the Jeaves of bamboo and pour it
into a shallow tub. Scat the piles patient in tub so that the
pile masses are completely immersed in the decoction. Do this
every day for 15 minutes for shrinkage of pile masses.
In eye inflammations - Paste the roots of bamboo in water and
ins til a few drop s in the eyes to prevent infections and cure
inflammation at early stages.
In bleeding disorders - Paste bamboo manna pieces with some
saumph seeds and take everyday until bleeding is controlled.
In worm infestation - Dissolve pieces of bamboo manna in water
and add a few crushed cumin seeds to it. This preparation taken
internally dislodges worms and expels them.
In cough & other respiratory disorders - Soothing to the throat
and expectorant ,manna is highly useful in coughs of all kinds.
Powdered manna with some honey is ideal to lick down in such
conditions. It has soothing activity on lung tissue.
In diarrhoea and dysentery - The organic salts present in bamboo
ensure improvement in the quality of blood, and even bone and
elastic tissue. This is why it works effectively in bleeding and
its astringent and digestive properties make it a good
anti-diarrhoeal.
In scanty urination - Bamboo also has gentle action on the
urinary tissue and is therefore used dissolved in water as a
diuretic.
In consumption and wasting diseases - Rubbed with amla fruit and
honey, it makes a preparation called "Murabba" which is highly
nutritive and aphrodisiac.
Uses of Ajowan (Ajmud) in Treatment of Common Ailments
Characteristics
How it looks - It is an erect branched annual herb with
bipinnate leaves, white flowers and oval fruits.
What we use - fruits
What it does - It is thermogenic, antispasmodic; stimulant,
digestive, carminative and anthelmintic.
Treatments Using Ajowan
In flatulence - Take a tsp of ajowan seeds and roast it in a pan
until the seeds turn red. Pour 2 cups of water into the pan and
boil until the water is reduced to half. Take this decoction
once a day for a safe and sure remedy for gaseous distension of
the abdomen.
In common cold - To clear a nasal block, crush a tsp of ajowan
and tie in a cloth bundle for inhaling. The strong odour soon
clears the stuffy nose.
In asthma - Inhale the vapours of a tsp of the seeds put in
boiling water.
In earache - Half a tsp of ajowan is heated in half a glass of
milk and the milk IS filtered and used as ear drops.
In sprains - Mix a paste of ajowan an, salt and turmeric in
gingelly oil and apply on the sprained area along with some
wheat flour.
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DIR By: lubhan
Date: December 16, 2016, 5:43 am
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[size=12pt]How Arjun (Arjan) is Helpful for Heart
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a large evergreen tree with a spreading
crown and drooping branches. The bark is smooth grey and
buttressed. The flowers are white and the fruits ovoid with 5-1
hard angles curving upwards.
What we use - Bark
What it does - Astringent, cooling, aphrodisiac, demulcent,
cardiotonic, styptic, antidysenteric, urinary astringent,
expectorant and tonic.
Herbel Medicines
As a cardiac tonic - It is a highly esteemed cardiac toxic and a
preparation called "Arjuna Ksheera Paka" is repeatedly used with
encouraging results in the Ayurvedic medical field. Here is how
you prepare it. Add 2 tsp of Arjun bark powder to a glass of
milk diluted with 4 glasses of water. Boil this preparation down
to a glass. Take this in two doses everyday to keep your heart
fit and ward off problems of angina, cholesterol and high blood
pressure.
In wounds - Make a decoction of the bark powder and wash wounds
with it. This aids the healing process and speedens
normalisation of skin.
In fractures - Take a tsp of the powder of the bark everyday to
facilitate quick healing of bone tissue in fractures.
In diabetes - Taking a decoction of the bark everyday is very
useful in diabetes as the tannins contained in the bark tone the
endocrine system.
As a cosmetic - In spotty and discoloured skin, make a face pack
of the bark powder and milk and use everyday to lighten spots
and patches.
How Aniseed (Sounf) is Helpful in Digestive Disorders
It is used for chewing in spices and pickles, for processing
certain medicines. Aniseed is wind and gas repellent, aids in
digestion, is diuretic, improves eye-sight, refreshes mouth and
removes bad small helps the bowels to expel faecal matters,
relieves pain in joints. Boil about 6 grams of aniseed in water
and let it cool and bottle it thereafter. It will provide
instant relief in cases of infantile colic and wind. Fry aniseed
in ghee, mix ,some sugar candy and bael powder or juice of fresh
fruit, to have relief in loose motions.
Herbal Medicines
For burning in feet and hands and heaviness - Powder aniseed and
mix equal quantity of sugar to it, normal dose being 10 gms in
the morning and evening, after taking meals.
For eye sight - Take 5-6 gms of aniseeds to improve liver
functioning and eye-sight.
For menses - Decoction of aniseeds, with addition of some
unrefined sugar (gur), will regulate menses.
For digestion process - In a glassful of milk put a teaspoonful
of aniseeds and let it be kept overnight under dew, keeping it
covered with a sieve or fine muslin cloth. The contents should
be taken in the morning and aniseeds be munched. It will prove
as a vigourful and digestive tonic.
In order to get rid of many digestive disorders - Fry on iron
plate (tawa) aniseeds until they are brown (but not to be burnt
black) and mix identical quantity of unfried seeds-a teaspoonful
or so should be munched after both priryciple meals.
What is the Use Ashoka (Asoka)
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a medium-sized evergreen tree with
spreading and drooping branches. It has orangish flowers which
are fragrant. The fruits are flat, black pods with 4-8 seeds in
each pod. The bark is dark brown to grey or black with an
irregular surface, the cut ends of which are yellowish red in
colour, turning reddish on exposure.
What we use - Bark, Leaves, flowers, seeds
What it does -
Bark - astringent , sweet, refrigerant, anthelmintic styptic,
demulcent, febrifuge
Flowers - uterine tonic
Leaves - depura tive
Treatment of Common Disorders using Herbal Medicines
In uterine disorders - It is a reputed uterine tonic especially
useful in conditions of excessive or irregular bleeding,
fibroids or white discharge. Boil 2 tsp of the bark powder in 2
glasses of water until the water is reduced to a quarter of the
quantity. Take an ounce of this filtered decoction twice a day
with some honey to tone the mucosa of the uterus.
In pimples - To clear erupted skin, make a paste of Ashoka, some
lime juice and milk and apply everyday.
In piles - Take a decoction of the bark mentioned above twice a
day for relief from bleeding and non-bleeding piles.
In abdominal pain - Make a juice of the leaves, mix with cumin
seeds and drink to relieve colicky pain in the abdomen.
In burning sensation and inflammation - The decoction of the
bark can be used both internally as well as externally as a wash
to relieve inflammation of any kind and to soothe burning
sensation.
In diabetes - Powder the dry flowers of Ashoka and take a tsp of
it everyday to keep blood sugar levels under control.
How Ash Gaurd (Petha) is Used in Burning Urination
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a large climbing gourd with large leaves,
yellow flowers and broad cylindrical fruits
What we use - Fruits, seeds
What it does - It is sweet, cooling, laxative, diuretic
aphrodisiac and styptic
Herbel Meedicnes for the Treatment of Common Ailments
In bleeding - Whether internal or external, the intake of the
juice of the ash pumpkin is highly helpful in arresting the
bleeding and healing tissues.
In excessive cholesterol - It has been shmvn that regular intake
of the juice of the ash pumpkin reduces cholesterol and dilates
blood vessels.
In sleeplessness - The intake of the juice gives a feeling of
satiation and induces sound sleep, so it can be used in
disturbed or lack of sleep with impressive results.
In burning urination - In most urinary disorders regularly
drinking the ash pumpkin juice increases the production of urine
and even flushes out small urinary stones. In
constipation-Pieces of the fruit fried in ghee and the juice
itself are laxative in nature. In worms-About 20gms of the seeds
are powdered and taken with honey on an empty stomach, followed
by lots of the juice at night. The seeds being anthelmintic,
this schedule usually frees the body from most intestinal worms.
In anaemia - The fruit and leaves are dried and powdered. A tsp
of this powder is taken everyday with a glass of buttermilk.
As a brain tonic - The ash pumpkin is endowed with qualities
such as nervine tonic and stimulant. A confectionery can be
prepared with sugar candy, ghee, honey and the fruit pieces,
which can be used in doses of a tsp everyday.
Ash - Uses and Benefits - How Does Ash Works?Taxonomic Class
Oleaceae
Common Trade Name
Multi-ingredient preparation: Phytodolar
Common Forms
Liquid extract: combination product containing common ash
(Fraxinus excelsior) bark, aspen (Populus tremula) leaves and
bark, and goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) aerial, alcohol 45.6%
Source
The crude drug is prepared from the leaves and bark of the F.
excelsior tree.
Chemical components
Ash leaf extracts contain varying amounts of flavonoids
(including rutin 0.1 % to 0.9%), iridoide monoterpenes, mannitol
(16% to 28%), mucilages (10% to 20%), phenolic acids,
phytosterols, tannins, and triterpenes, depending on the time of
year the plants are harvested. Extracts of ash bark contain
hydroxycoumarins, including aesculin, fraxin, and isofraxidin.
Actions
Limited studies have been conducted on the actions of ash alone.
Available information pertains to the activity of ash as an
anti-inflammatory. Ash has been shown to inhibit the enzyme
myeloperoxidase, which is released by activated granulocytes and
produces the destructive agent hypochloric acid . Ash also
inhibits the enzyme dehydrogenate reeducate. Alone and in
combination, ash significantly reduced rat paw edema to varying
degrees and decreased arthritic paw volume. This
anti-inflammatory activity was comparable to the tested doses of
diclofenac .
Reported Uses
Historically, the dried powders of ash leaf extracts were used
as a mild diuretic and tonic.
Studies have been conducted for the use of ash, alone and in
combination with aspen and goldenrod, as an anti-inflammatory in
patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical studies with
combination products have noted similar efficacy in arthritic
conditions with NSAID's .
Dosage
Reported dosage for the combination product ranges from 20 to 40
gtt P.O. t.i.d. or q.i.d. mixed with water or a fluid of choice.
A standard dosage has not been established.
Adverse Reactions
None reported.
Interactions
None reported.
Contraindications And Precautions
The combination product should be used with caution in patients
who are hypersensitive to salicylates. Effects in pregnancy are
unknown.
Special Considerations
Find out why the patient has been taking ash.
Although no chemical interactions have been reported in clinical
studies, consideration must be given to the herbal product's
pharmacologic properties and the potential for interference with
the intended therapeutic effect of conventional drugs.
Caution the patient not to self-treat symptoms of arthritis
before receiving appropriate medical evaluation because this may
delay diagnosis of a serious medical condition.
Advise the patient to consult a health care provider before
using herbal preparations because a treatment that has been
clinically researched and proved effective may be available.
Keep ash extracts away from children and pets.
Points of Interest
Excelsior is listed in the FDA Poisonous Plant Database.
The German Commission E, which oversees drug use in Germany,
considers ash an unapproved product.
Commentary
Although there is information about the use of ash in a fixed
combination product for treating arthritic conditions,
information about ash alone is limited. Additional safety and
efficacy data are needed to assess the risks and benefits of
ash.
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Re: Herbal Remedies....
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Date: December 16, 2016, 5:46 am
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[size=12pt]Angelica Information - Drug Interactions, Uses and
Benefits
Taxonomic Class
Apiaceae
Common Trade Names
The species Angelica sinensis, from which this agent gets its
name, is known as dong quai or tang-kuei.
Common Forms
Available as cut, dried, or powdered root; essential oil; liquid
extract; or tincture.
Source
Active compounds are derived from the fruits, leaves, rhizomes,
and roots of many species of Angelica, a perennial in the
parsley family that includes A. acutiloba, A. archangelica, A.
astragalus, A. atropurpurea, A. dahurica, A. edulis, A. gigas,
A. japonica, A. keiskei, A. koreana, A. polymorpha, A.
pubescens, A. radix, and A. sinensis.
Chemical Components
Various coumarins (angelicin, bergapten, imperatorin,
oreoselone, osthol, oxypeucedanin, umbelliferone, xanthotoxol,
and xanthotoxin) have been isolated from different Angelica
species. The phenolic compound ferulic acid has been obtained
from A. sinensis. Decursinol angelate is purified from the root
of A. gigas. Two chalcones (xanthoangelol and 4-hydroxyderricin)
have been isolated from A. keiskei.
Other compounds have been isolated from the roots and fruits of
A. archangelica, such as terpene hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters,
lactones, aliphatic carbonyls, and other aromatic compounds.
Polysaccharides, palmitic acid, and the flavonoid archangelenone
have also been isolated. Other compounds found in the volatile
oils include alpha- and beta-phellandrene, alpha-pinene,
alpha-thujene, limonene, betacarophyllene, linalool, borneol,
acetaldehyde, and some macrocyc1ic lactones.
Actions
Antitumorigenic properties have been noted in several animals.
Decursinol angelate has cytotoxic and protein kinase
C-activating activities. In mice with skin cancer, chalcones
from the root extract of A. keiskei exhibited potent
antitumorigenic properties. Extracts from A. archangelica
reduced the mutagenic effects of thiotepa in mouse bone marrow
cells, and A. radix increased the production of tumor necrosis
factor in mice. Several furanocoumarin compounds extracted from
the root of A. japonica showed inhibitory activity against human
adenogastric carcinoma (MK-1) cell growth .
Immunostimulatory properties were observed in vitro with
angelan, a polysaccharide isolated from A. gigas. Angelan
increased expression of interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-6, and
interferongamma, resulting in activation of macrophages and
natural killer cells involved in nonspecific immunity.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties have also been noted.
Compounds isolated from the roots of A. pubescens inhibited
centrally and peripherally mediated inflammatory substances. In
vitro data show prominent inhibitory effects on both
5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase .
Coumarin osthole inhibits platelet aggregation in vivo and in
vitro . A. sinensis significantly inhibited thromboxane A 2
formation and mildly affected prostaglandin 1 2 production in
animals compared with aspirin.
Angelica polysaccharide has been shown to promote the
proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic progenitor
cells in healthy and anemic mice .
Coumarins and ferulic acid from A. dahurica root have
antimicrobial actions . Two chalcones isolated from A. keiskei
also showed antibacterial activity against gram-positive
bacteria.
The aqueous extract of A. sinensis given LV. decreased
myocardial injury and the incidence of premature ventricular
contractions and arrhythmias induced by myocardial reperfusion.
Puranocoumarins inhibited the in vitro binding of diazepam to
CNS benzodiazepine receptors in rat cells .
A. sinensis and nifedipine improved pulmonary function and
decreased mean arterial pulmonary pressures in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease patients with pulmonary
hypertension. A. polymorpha has been found to selectively
inhibit the production of allergic antibodies in asthmatics.
Uterine stimulant effects in the mouse and relaxation of the
trachea in animals have been documented.
Polysaccharides isolated from the root of A. sinensis
demonstrated dose-dependent protective effects on G1 mucosa in
rats administered the gastric irritants ethanol and
indomethacin.
Antihypertensive effects were observed in rats administered an
ACE inhibitor compound extracted from A. keiskei .
A. astragalus reduced serum levels of total cholesterol and
triglycerides to the same extent as pravastatin and further
lowered levels of LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B in rats
with puromycin aminonucleoside-induced nephrotic syndrome.
Attenuation of renal injury also was observed, as evidenced by a
reduction of the glomerular sclerosing index value in treated
rats .
Reported Uses
This Chinese herb has been claimed to be of therapeutic
usefulness for many disorders. It has been called a "cure-all"
for gynecologic disorders and been promoted for such conditions
as anemia, menstrual discomfort, and postmenopausal symptoms as
a result of its purported estrogen-like effects and
erythropoietic potential. No controlled studies have
corroborated these benefits.
In a study of young women with leukorrhagia and insufficient
luteal function, angelica root extract. in combination with
several other Chinese herbs, regulated the menstrual cycle and
reduced the severity of leukorrhagia.
Other claims include angelica's ability to improve circulation
in the extremities; to treat anemia, backaches, and headaches;
and to relieve asthma, eczema, hay fever, and osteoporosis.
Most studies of angelica have been conducted on animals, making
it difficult to determine therapeutic benefits in humans.
Dosage
No consensus exists. Studies conducted with angelica used
various concentrations of extracts, aqueous solutions, and
powders, making identification of standardized dosage difficult.
Adverse Reactions
CV: hypotension (from coumarins derived from A. pubescens).
Hematologic: increased risk of bleeding (when used with such
drugs as heparin and warfarin).
Skin: phototoxicity (effect of furanocoumarins).
Warfarin: Significantly prolonged PT when A. sinensis is
administered with warfarin. Avoid use with angelica.
Contraindications And Precautions
Avoid using angelica in pregnant or breast-feeding patients
because of potential stimulant effects on the uterus.
Special Considerations
Monitor the patient taking angelica for signs of bleeding,
especially if he is also taking an anticoagulant.
Inform the patient that using angelica may increase the risk of
cancer.
Urge the patient to promptly report signs of allergic reactions.
Advise the patient to take precautions against direct sun
exposure while taking angelica preparations.
Points of interest
A atropurpurea last appeared in the USP around 1860.
Concerns have been raised regarding the potential carcinogenic
risk of angelica, which led the International Fragrance
Commission to recommend a limit of O. 78% angelica root in
commercial preparations of suntan lotions.
Commentary
Although angelica is widely used in traditional Chinese
medicine, its efficacy appears to be supported only by anecdotal
evidence. The herb has been studied extensively in animal
models, but scientifically valid human studies are lacking.
Until more conclusive data are available, it is difficult to
justify the therapeutic use of angelica for specific disorders.
Benzoin - Some Benefits on Usage of Benzoin
Taxonomic Class
Styracaceae
Common Trade Names
Multi-ingredient preparations: Balsam of the Holy Victorious
Knight, Friar's Balsam, Jerusalem Balsam, Pfeiffer's Cold Sore
Preparation, Turlington's Balsam Of Life, Ward's Balsam
Common Forms
Available as compound benzoin tincture USP, which contains 10%
benzoin, 2% aloe, 8% storax, 4% tolu balsam, and 75% to 83%
alcohol. Benzoin is also an ingredient in cold sore creams,
lotions, and ointments.
Source
Benzoin is a balsamic resin usually obtained by wounding the
bark of Styrax benzoin trees that are at least 7 years old. It
can also be obtained from the bark of Styrax paralleloneurus and
Styrax tonkinensis.
Chemical Components
Sumatra benzoin (S. benzoin) is composed primarily of benzoic
and cinnamic acids and their esters. It also contains small
quantities of benzaldehyde, phenylpropyl cinnamate and benzyl
cinnamate, styracin, styrene, and vanillin. Sumatra benzoin
yields at least 75% of alcohol soluble extract; Siam benzoin (S.
tonkinensis) yields at least 90%. In the United States, either
extract can be used in compound benzoin tincture.
Actions
Benzoin tinctures possess mild bactericidal properties, but the
efficacy and spectrum of these properties are poorly described.
Benzoin, which has a characteristic balsamic aroma, also has
adhesive properties and mucosal protectant activity.
Reported Uses
Benzoin has been used for more than 100 years, but most uses are
anecdotal and have not been systematically studied. The agent
has been applied topically as an antiseptic and a wound
adhesive. A comparative trial of compound benzoin tincture and
gum mastic found mastic to be a superior wound adhesive that was
better tolerated than benzoin tincture . Benzoin tincture has
been painted on the skin before applying adhesive tape for
supportive dressings.
The American Dental Association accepts benzoin tincture as a
topical mucosal protectant and for symptomatic relief of pain
from canker sores, gingivitis, and oral herpetic lesions .
Benzoin has been used in cough and cold products for its claimed
expectorant properties. Compound benzoin tincture has been added
to hot water to create a volatile steam inhalation, but this may
be no more effective than unmedicated water vapor .
Dosage
For mucosal protection, in adults and children older than age 6
months, a few drops applied topically no more than once every 2
hours. The tincture should be used in infants only under medical
supervision.
For steam inhalation, about 5 ml of compound benzoin tincture
added to 1 pt of hot water. Alternatively, place the tincture on
a handkerchief for inhalation.
Adverse Reactions
GI: gastritis, GI hemorrhage if ingested .
Respiratory: asthma (inhalation).
Skin: contact dermatitis, urticaria.
Other: allergic reactions.
Interactions
None reported.
Contraindications And Precautions
Inhalation of benzoin products is contraindicated in patients
with reactive airway diseases, such as asthma. Benzoin is toxic
if taken internally. Use products that contain benzoin
cautiously in atopic patients or in those who are prone to
contact dermatitis.
Special Considerations
Monitor closely for gastritis and GI hemorrhage in patients
taking benzoin internally. Advise against oral consumption.
Monitor use of benzoin in infants closely.
Alert Observe for signs and symptoms of allergic reaction,
particularly in atopic patients.
Inform the patient that topical use can discolor the skin and
cause contact dermatitis.
Advise the patient with asthma, atopy, or contact dermatitis to
avoid using benzoin.
Inform the patient that volatile steam inhalation of benzoin is
not effective; unmedicated water vapor may be used instead.
Commentary
Most clinical data regarding the use of benzoin products come
from case reports and a long history of use in numerous
specialities. As a wound adhesive, alternative products are
superior to benzoin . As a skin and mucosal protectant, other
agents are at least as effective as benzoin and cause fewer
allergic reactions . The inhalation of compound benzoin tincture
has been used for many years but has never been systematically
studied. Inhaled steam is probably at least as effective .
Antiseptics with extensively studied effectiveness are preferred
over benzoin tinctures. Health care providers should be aware of
the potential risk of allergic reactions, especially in atopic
patients.
Butcher's Broom Herb - Dosage and Useful Properties
Taxonomic Class
Liliaceae
Common Trade Names
Multi-ingredient preparations: Butcher's Broom Extract 4:1,
Butcher's
Broom Root, Hemodren Simple, Ruscorectal
Common Forms
Capsules: 75 mg, 110 mg, 150 mg, 400 mg, 470 mg, 475 mg
Also available as liquid extract and tea.
Source
Butcher's broom is extracted from the leaves, rhizomes, and
roots of Ruscus aculeatus, a low-lying evergreen of the lily
family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but also grows
in southern United States.
Chemical Components
The major active components of butcher's broom are the steroidal
saponins ruscogenin and neoruscogenin. Coumarins, flavonoids,
glycolic acid, sparteine, and tyramine have also been isolated.
Actions
In a study of dog veins, the saponins in butcher's broom
produced vasoconstriction by directly activating post junctional
alpha 1 and alpha 2 receptors .
Studies with animals have evaluated the effect of R. aculeatus
on the diameter of arterioles and venules and the effect of
local changes in temperature on venous responsiveness to R.
aculeatus . Clinical trials suggest that a Ruscus preparation
relieved symptoms of chronic phlebopathy of the legs . The
extract of this plant possesses anti-inflammatory properties as
well.
Reported Uses
Butcher's broom is claimed to be helpful in treating arthritis,
hemorrhoids, leg edema, peripheral vascular disease, and
varicose veins. It has also been used as a diuretic and a
laxative. Human clinical data to support these claims are
limited.
Dosage
For venous phlebopathy in the lower limbs, the dosage of
butcher's broom tested in humans was 99 mg P.O. daily (in
combination with ascorbic acid and hesperidin).
Adverse Reactions
None reported.
Interactions
Anticoagulants: May increase effects of these drugs. Monitor
closely.
Antihypertensives: May reduce effects of alpha blockers, such as
prazosin, doxazosin, terazosin; reduces effectiveness of therapy
for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Avoid administration
with butcher's broom.
MAO inhibitors: May cause hypertensive crisis from tyramine in
butcher's broom. Avoid administration with butcher's broom.
Contraindications And Precautions
Butcher's broom is contraindicated in pregnant or breast
-feeding patients; effects are unknown. Use cautiously in
patients with hypertension or BPH or those who are receiving
alpha antagonist therapy.
Special considerations
Inform the patient that more effective agents exist to treat his
disease and that long-term effects of butcher's broom are
unknown.
Caution the patient with circulatory disorders that butcher's
broom may interfere with other drugs he is taking.
Advise women to avoid using butcher's broom during pregnancy or
when breast-feeding.
Points of Interest
Butchers in Europe and the Mediterranean at one time used the
leaves and twigs of this plant to scrub chopping blocks clean,
hence the name butcher's broom,
Commentary
Butcher's broom possesses vasoconstrictive properties, but
clinical data about these effects are limited. One study
suggests that butcher's broom is beneficial in patients with
chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. The study
involved only 40 patients and R. aculeatus was used in
combination with hesperidin and ascorbic acid.
Butcher's broom may be well tolerated, but additional studies
are needed to evaluate its efficacy in treating venous disease
and other vascular conditions. No clinical data support the use
of butcher's broom for treating arthritis or hemorrhoids.
Bael (Bel) and Its Uses and Benefits
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a medium-sized deciduous tree with typical
straight sharp thorns at the axil and yellowish brown furrowed
bark. The leaves are also notedly trifoliate and aromatic while
the flowers are greenish white and sweet scented. The fruits are
globose and woody with yellowish rind with numerous seeds.
What we use - Roots, leaves, fruits (usually unripe ones are
used)
What it does -
Roots - Astringent, febrifuge
Leaves - Astringent, laxative, febrifuge, expectorant
Unripe fruits - Astringent, digestive stomachic
Ripe fruits - Astringent, aromatic, cooling, febrifuge, laxative
and tonic (to the heart & brain)
Treatment Through Herbal Medicines
In piles - Make a decoction of the roots of Bael and seat the
piles' patient in a basin filled with the lukewarm decoction
such that the pile masses are immersed in it. Do this everyday
for 20-30 minutes and watch the astringent Bael gradually shrink
the pile masses.
In dysentery and diarrhoea - Paste the pulp of an unripe bael
fruit with a few sesame seeds and mix some thick yogurt in it.
Take this preparation hvice a day to arrest mucous and
blood-accompanied loose stools.
In blood accompanied stools - Mix the powder of the dry pulp of
bael fruit with some saunph seeds and honey and drink 2 tsp of
this mixture with some rice wash.
In foul body odour - Apply the juice of fne fresh leaves of bael
fruit all over the body everyday to prevent unpleasant odour
emitting from the body. The astringent nature of the juice
closes sweat pores and prevents excessive perspiration causing
foul odour.
In vomiting - Make a decoction of bael roots and drink it with a
tsp of honey to suppress vomiting.
In bleeding piles - Mix the pulp of a bael fruit with a glass of
butter milk for relief from bleeding piles.
In swelling - Whether of the feet or any part of body, swellings
can be helped by taking half a glass of the juice of baelleaves
with the powder of a few black peppers.
In colic pains - In pains due to undigested food material, take
the powder of the dry pulp of bael fruit with a little jaggery
for digestion and to subside pain.
In typhoid and seasonal fevers - Take a tsp of powder of the dry
pulp of bael fruit to bring down temperature.
In decomposing wounds - Paste the leaves without adding water.
Apply this on wounds which are pus-oozing with great benefit.
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How Banana (Kela) is Helpful In Treatment of Common Ailments
The very botanical name of banana, Musa paradisiaca, "Apple of
paradise" suggests that it is one of the oldest fruits in the
world.
Originating from the east of India and neighboring countries, it
has gained popularity over centuries and has been taken to
America, Africa, Palestine and Egypt by invaders and visitors
making it commercially the most important tropical fruit now.
Often called the most delicious thing in the world, the seedless
fruit has gained the status of the staple food of millions
around the world, so much so that the soft ripe banana is the
first solid food given to babies.
Characteristics
Vitamins - The ripe fruit is a rich source of Vit-A and a
moderate source of vitamins C,B and B2. The unripe fruit is an
excellent source of vitamins which do not perish even after
cooking at temperatures upto 60°C
Minerals - Magnesium, potassium and phosphorus are some of the
minerals present abundantly in the fruit and calcium and iron
are others moderately found in it.
Sugar - The numerous varieties of banana contain glucose levels
varying between 15 and 27 percent.
Fibre - The stem is rich in fibre and is cooked as a curry in
banana - growing regions. Even the inflorescence is made into a
curry in the north-eastern regions.
Strictly speaking, the term plantain is used for the cooking
variety of banana, though now, both terms are used intermixed.
How it looks - It is a fleshy, decorative tall herb with long
sheathing leaves and bright yellow fruits (on ripening)
What we use - Root, leaves, fruit, stem
What it does -
Roots - anthelmintic, antiscorbutic, depurative and tonic
Fruits - sweet, astringent, emollient, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic
antidiabetic, antidysenteric
Herbal Medicines
In urinary retention - Take a glassful of the stem juice with a
few cardamom seeds crushed into it thrice a day to get rid of
painful or burning urination and to dissolve tiny urinary
stones.
In anaemia - Take a tsp of the powder of the dried root with
milk twice a day.
In wounds - Tie the ripe, clean leaves onto the wounds, to clear
it from pus and foul odour. Change this dressing twice a day.
In white discharge - One of the best remedies for excessive
vaginal discharge is to mix a tsp of the powder of dried amla
seeds and a ripe banana everyday for at least 40 days.
In constipation - A ripe banana with hot milk at bedtime every
night is a well known smooth laxative for hard bowels.
In menorrhagia or any other bleeding condition - The fruit of
plantain should be consumed everyday mixed with ghee to arrest
bleeding either from rectum due to piles, excessive menstrual
bleeding, or any other internal bleeding.
In cough and breathing disorders - Roast a banana and peel it
after cooling. The banana, so baked should be consumed everyday
to relieve from respiratory distress.
When hair is swallowed - Make a curry of plantain stem and
consume. The roughage present in it rolls into its bulk hair and
other matter present in the alimentary canal and eliminates them
.
In boils - Scrape the inside of a ripe banana peel, spread it on
a cloth and bandage on to the boil to effect quick healing.
In burns - In an emergency, when nothing is available a banana
comes in handy. Mash a yellow ripe banana and spread it over the
burn. The demulcent effect of the fruit quickens healing and
prevents scar formation. Repeat this procedure for a few days.
In fungal infections - Mix the yellmv ripe banana in neem
decoction and apply on the patches and w ash after half an hour.
Repeat until cure is effected.
As a cosmetic - The fruit pulp is mixed in honey or used as such
as a face mask.
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Banyan (Bat), Its Uses and Benefits
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a very large tree with widely spreading
branches having typical aerial roots-prop roots. The bark is
greenish 'white and the fruit, contained in red, fleshy
receptacles.
What we use - Aerial root, bark, leaves, buds, fruit, latex.
What it does - Astringent, refrigerant, anodyne, depurative,
anti-inflammatory, styptic, antiarthritic, antidiarrhoeal,
anti-emetic, tonic.
Herbal Medicines for the Cure of Common Disorders
In sterility in women - Powder the dry roots finely and store.
Take a tsp of this powder with half a glass of cow's milk at
bedtime, for at least 3 menstrual cycles.
In white discharge and vomiting - Make a decoction of the aerial
roots and consume half a glass twice a day.
In skin disorders - Whether it is burning sensation, scars,
abscesses or ulcers, the banyan has an answer. Paste banyan and
peepal bark in coconut milk and apply on the affected areas to
prevent scars and heal ulcers.
In diarrhoea and dysentery - Soak the buds of the banyan tree in
water overnight and take the infusion every morning until
diarrhoea is controlled.
In bleeding piles - Mix a few drops of the milky latex of the
banyan tree in milk and take daily to cure bleeding piles.
In painful joints - The milky juice from the banyan tree is good
to massage aching joints with, as it relieves swelhng and
rheumatic pain.
Tooth care - The aerial roots of the banyan make for effective
toothbrushes, owing to the astringent secretions from the stick
which is to be chewed while brushing.
Hair growth - Powder equal quantities of the aerial roots of
banyan and lime skin. Boil the powder in coconut oil and store.
This oil promotes hair growth and leaves hair with a fine sheen.
In baldness - Powder the aerial roots of banyan and lotus roots
and use the same way as above. This preparation irritates the
bald scalp and stimulates hair growth.
Betel (Pan), How it Looks and What it Does
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a perennial climber, with semi-woody stem.
The leaves are heart shaped resembling pepper leaves and Clre
bright green ill colour. Fruits are rarely produced, imnlersed
in fleshy spikes forming nodule- like structures.
What we use - Whole plant
What it does - It is astringent, carminative, stomachic,
sialogogue, anthelmentic, aromatic, aphrodisiac, expectorant,
febrifuge, laxative and tonic.
Cure of Common Disorders
In filariasis - Take 7 betel leaves and paste them with a little
sendha or rock salt. Take it with warm water everyday for a few
weeks in filariasis.
In worm infestation - In such a common Clilment, chewing pan
leaves and spitting the juice out serves to remove immature
larvae from the mouth reducing intensity of infection.
In phlegmatic cough and cold - Chewing betel leaves is highly
beneficial as it is an expectorant and helps break down
solidified phlegm and expel it. You could also combine the
juices of the leav'es of tulsi, betel and karpuravalli or
panjirika-pat. A few drops of the mixture with a tsp of honey
is the safest and best remedy for cough in small children.
In ulcerated burns - Bathe the burns in betel leaf juice. The
astringent action of betel helps regenerate cells and quickens
healing.
In fungal infections - Especially over the face, back and chest
applying a mixture of onion and betel juice twice a day ensures
getting rid of patches immediately.
In headache - A simple home remedy is to cut a betel leaf into 2
halves lengthwise, gently warm the halves over fire and apply
over each temple. Its aromatic and tonic properties help soothe
the headache.
In difficult urination - Mix betel leaf juice with milk, add
some sugar and drink it to promote urination and ensure free
flow.
In whitlow - To heal this finger infection, make a paste of
quicklime and betel, pack the finger with this and tie a cloth
around it. Change the pack everyday and keep the finger free of
moisture. Cure is usually complete in 4-5 days.
In fresh eye inflammation - Instill a few drops of a mixture of
betel leaf juice and honey to combat infection and effect quick
healing.
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How Betel Nut (Supari) is helpful in Tooth Care
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a slender unbranched palm with a crown of
pinnate leaves and a ringed stem. The flowers are in a spadix
and fruits are smooth and reddish or orange when ripe.
What we use - Roots, leaves, fruits
What it does - It is cooling, astringent, diuretic, digestive,
anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, nervine tonic and emmenagogue.
Cure of Common Disorders
In sore lips - Take a decoction of the root as a cure for
cracked and sore lips. Its cooling and astringent properties
ensure quick healing.
In back pain - Juice the tender leaves and mix with oil. Use
this emulsion as a pack for the lower back with a piece of cloth
and leave on for 20 minutes. You will notice the pain seeping
away.
In worm infestation - The cured arecanuts should be ground in
buttermilk and the paste should be eaten to cure worm
infestation-especially tapeworm.
As a digestive - The cured nuts are pounded and mixed with mouth
fresheners and digestives like edible camphor, cardamom and
poppy seeds, to make the market- available betel nut powder.
Usually chewed after a meal, it clears the mouth and stomach,
gives a sense of satiation and helps in digesting even the
heaviest of meals.
As tooth care - Chewing the boiled (cured) nuts promotes
salivation and thereby helps heal ulcers apart from preventing
tooth decay. Still, it must be remembered that its constant use
blackens teeth and loosens them. The charred powder of the nut
has always been in vogue as an effective tooth powder for
cleansing and strengthening teeth.
In constipation - The juice of the tender nuts is laxative in
nature and can be given in mild constipation at bed time.
In dysuria - Water boiled with the areca nut is diuretic and
facilitates free flow of urine apart from being a coolant to the
body.
In cough - Betel nuts chewed along ,-vith the leaves of the
betel climber, cut through phlegm and expectorate it and thereby
are useful in productive cough.
What are the Benefits of Bitter Gourd (Karela)
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a branching climber with angled stems,
beaked and ribbed fruits and shining even seeds.
What we use - Whole plant
What it does -
Roots - Astringent
Leaves - Anthelmintic, emetic and purgative
Fruits - Purgative, antidiabetic, enunenagogue,
anti-inflammatory
Herbal Medicines Cure of Common Disorders
In gout - The oil prepared from the decoction of the leaves of
bittergourd makes a soothing topical application in gout.
In cholera - Drink the juice of bitter gourd with some sesame
oil twice a day to arrest the vomiting and diarrhoea associated
with cholera.
In worm infestations - Paste the leaves of bittergourd, roll
them into balls and consume 1-2 balls for a good deworming.
In burning sensation of hands and feet - The juice of
bittergourd leaves should be applied topically to alleivate the
burning sensation
In delayed periods - Taking a decoction of the roots of bitter
gourd at least twice a day usually makes the period commence.
As a diet -
In fevers and swellings - The entire plant may be used in
various preparations like curry, soup, or vegetable, to reduce
swelling and bring dmvn temperature.
In measles - The juice of the leaves of bitter gourd with
turmeric serves as a cleansing drink during an attack of
measles.
In diabetes - Probably the most celebrated use of the
bittergourd in diseases is in checking blood sugar levels in
diabetes. A glass of the juice or decoction of the leaves every
morning on empty stomach along with a balanced diet is effective
in keeping diabetes under control.
Black Pepper (Kalimirch) and Its Uses in Curing Common Ailments
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a stout climbing perennial with roots at
the nodes. The leaves are heart shaped and the flowers spiky and
very small. The fruits are globose and one-seeded and appear
bright red when ripe with rounded seeds.
What we use - Fruits
What it does - It is anthelmintic, carminative, aphrodisiac,
emmenagogue, stimulant, digestive, diuretic and alterant.
Herbal Medicines for the Cure of General Disorders
In cough - Powdered pepper with honey, ghee and saunph is licked
to relieve from all kinds of cough.
In hysteria - Black pepper with bach is taken to soothe nerves
in cases of hysteria. In diarrhoea-l tsp of fine powder of
pepper should be taken with water to arrest diarrhoeas of even
very chronic nature.
Lack of appetite and cough - Black pepper powder is gently
roasted in a pan, powdered and mixed in molten jaggery. This
preparation is rolled into tiny pills and allowed to become firm
on cooling and stored. Pill should be taken twice a day to
stimulate appetite.
In indigestion - Pepper powder mixed in butter milk, is a good
digestive.
In colds - To relieve from colds, pepper made into a "rasam"
with tamarind is a popular remedy. To a tsp of hot ghee, 112 tsp
of black pepper powder is added, to which dilute tamarind water
is added and boiled for a few minutes. Some coriander leaves may
be added in the end for added effect. The patient experiences
the effect of fomentation while taking this "Rasam" and thereby
nasal blockage is relieved.
In gums - Finely powdered pepper and salt is massaged over the
gums to relieve inflammation.
In painful joints - Pepper, cumin and ginger boiled in mustard
oil is an effective massage oil to apply on painful joints.
How Black Plum (Jamun) Is Used in Diarrhoea and Dysentery
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a medium sized tree usually cultivated in
the roads for shade with a smooth light grey bark with dark
patches and greenish white flowers. The fruits are dark purple
and oblong w ith pink pulp and a single seed in each.
What we use - Bark, fruits and leaves.
What it does -
Bark - astringent, refrigerant, carminative, diuretic,
digestive, anthelmintic, constipating
Leaves - antibacterial
Fruits or seeds - tonic, cooling
Herbal Medicines
In diarrhoea and dysentery - Dried and p o wdered jamun seeds
are mixed with mango seed powder and jaggery. A small roll of
this mixture should be taken thrice a day to arrest diarrhoea.
Alternately, the powder of the bark should be mixed in milk and
honey and consumed twice a day. In vomiting due to
hyperacidity-The cooled decoction of the tender leaves of mango
and jamun is mixed with a little honey and taken tw ice a day
for relief from vomiting and burning sensation .
In wounds - The fine p ow der of the bark is sprinkled on the
fresh wound for quick healing and to arrest bleeding.
In bleeding from any orifice - The decoction of the bark powder
is cooled and mixed with honey before drinking to arrest the
bleeding.
In white discharge - Paste jamun roots in water in which rice
has been washed and take it twice a day 'with the same.
In diabetes - Dried jamun fruit should be powdered with the
seeds and a tsp of this powder is taken twice a day to prevent
the loss of glucose in urine. The fruit can also generally be
included in the diet of a diabetic.
In enlargement of spleen - Take an ounce of the juice of jamun
everyday to help improve the general health in this condition.
In difficult micturition - Drink the diluted juice of jamun
frequently to increase production of urine and relieve this
condition.
In pus-filled wounds - The paste of the leaves serves as a good
poultice to drain pus filled abscesses.
In indigestion - The jamun fruit is a very powerful digestive
and can be taken in conditions where even hair has been
swallowed.
Herbal Medicines Using Camphor (Kapur)
Characteristics
How it looks - An attractive, thickly branched evergreen tall
tree, it is adorned by yellowish-white flowers and bears dark
green fruits which turn dark brown on ripening. Camphor is the
oil distilled mainly from the cells of the leaves and stem.
What we use - Deposits in the oil cells (camphor)
What it does - It is aromatic, skin and cardiac stimulant,
antiseptic, aphrodisiac and expectorant.
Cure of General Disorders
In wounds - Camphor is powdered, pasted in ghee and applied over
the affected area to relieve. pain and inflammation.
In joint pains - Heat sesame oil, remove from stove and add a
few pieces of camphor to make an effective application on
painful joints. I n cold places, mustard oil may be used instead
of sesame oil.
In muscle cramps - An ointment can be made of camphor and sesame
oil and applied to relieve from cramps. In toothaches-Hold a
piece of cotton soaked in camphor oil between teeth to numb
ache, or you could press camphor and pepper powder on the tooth.
In common cold - It is used as a smelling salt in bouts of cold.
Put a few drops on a hanky and sniff to clear stuffy nose.
In burning sensation - Powdered camphor is dissolved in bath
water. Sandal pastes may be added to enhance the effect.
In burns - Powdered camphor in oil make a highly healing
application over burns.
In itching around the anus - Make a paste of thymol and camphor,
or camphor and just sesame oil to make a soothing ointment.
In itching eczema - Camphor can be added to any preparation for
healing an itchy lesion, as it numbs and thereby soothes the
urge to scratch.
In lice infestation - Adding camphor to coconut oil , coupled
with washing the hair with dilute camphor for water keeps lice
at bay.
How Carrot (Gajar) is Helpful In Treating Kidney Disease
Characteristics
How it looks - It is a biennial herb with a branched erect stem
and a yellow conical tap root. The leaves are thin and
decompound and flowers smalt white or yellowish. The fruits are
long with bristly hairs.
What we use - Roots, seeds.
What it does -
Tap roots - sweet, thermogenic, appetiser, digestive,
anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, expectorant.
Seeds - aromatic, stimulant, aphrodisiac, diuretic,
abortifacient.
Home Remedies for the Cure of General Disorders
To improve complexion - Drinking white radish and carrot juice
at least twice a week to ensure a blemish-free complexion. They
contain Vit-A and also act as diuretics flushing out toxins from
the system.
In kidney disease - Carrot seeds should be made into a decoction
and used every day to reduce swelling.
In excessive internal heat - Fresh carrot juice should be used
regularly to revive the run-down system.
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Use of Curd (Yoghurt, Dahi)
Curd is a fermented form of milk. It is almost a specific for
heart ailments, for senile state in preventing and delaying
degeneration of body, purifies blood, keeps digestive system
healthy, has more Vitamin B Complex than milk. It renders the
complexion fair, lustrous, oily. It is a mild laxative but, in
case of diarrhoea and dysentery, it is a boon, if used with
rice. It keeps the mind alert, protects mucus lining of the
stomach, it is bactericide. Rub curd on face, hands, head,
rather on entire body before taking bath to dispel odour and
impart glow, shine and lustre to body. If there is (dry) itching
on the skin as often happens in winter due to cold and dry
winds, mix mustard oil with curd (1:10 Ratio) and rub on the
affected parts. It is rejuvenator of entire body 5ystem, as it
destroys toxins in the body, improves digestion and improves
general wellbeing.
Curd should, in fact, form an essential part of daily diet. It
has been observed that persons using curd regularly are
healthier, more alert, have soft and glowing skin, better bowel
movement when compared to those who shun or abhor use of curd.
Mixing black salt, cumin powder, black pepper powder with milk
will serve as an appetiser.
Butter milk is lighter, cooling, more easily digestible, and a
tonic. It is a natural laxative and stimulator of colon.
Herbal Medicines
Regular and free use of butter milk, by all age groups
(particularly by the young and the old) promotes growth,
longevity, corrects disorders of liver, stomach., colon and,
gives a feeling of general betterment of the body and brain.
Diabetics can also use both curd and whey.
Mixing some sliced pieces of onion in curd, adding some salt to
taste, should be a part of every inebrient's diet, also before
and after a drink.
It will stop nausea and vomiting tendency.
When cheese has been separated from milk, it is called 'whey'
which contains milk-sugar, mineral and vitamin and is useful in
loose motions. It is a digestive tonic of very high fo od value.
Curd and buttermilk should be avoided during rainy days, but
whey can be used all the year round.
During summer 'Raita' of cucumber prevents heat.
Hand-beaten unpuffed rice (chiwda) should be mixed after dipping
in water and used when softened with curd to give coolness to
stomach, cure loose motions. It is, in fact, a complete diet.
Banana (sliced into pieces), curd and honey mixed together, make
an excellent food tonic.
Black Root - Some Benefits on Usage of Black Root
Taxonomic Class
Scrophulariaceae
Common Trade Names
None known.
Common Forms
Available as dried root or tincture.
Source
Black root is made from the dried rhizome and roots of
Veronicastrum virginicum, which grows in Canada and the United
States.
Chemical Components
Tannic acid, verosterol (a volatile oil), cinnamic and
paramethoxycinnamic acids, gum, resin, mannite, and d-mannitol
have been isolated from black root. Early studies yielded a
substance called leptandrin, which was thought to be the active
component . No recent data support this.
Actions
Black root has a bitter, nauseating taste and irritates GI
mucosa, primarily because of the herb's tannin content . Tannic
acid has astringent properties that act locally on GI mucosa.
Tannic acid also forms insoluble complexes with alkaloids,
glycosides, and certain heavy metal ions.
Black root also has antisecretory and anti ulcerative effects in
the GI tract as a result of an inhibitory action on the gastric
enzyme system.
Mannite and d-mannitol are considered osmotic diuretics and work
by increasing the transport of sodium and water out of the loop
of Henle. Some data also suggest that cinnamic acid exerts some
choleretic effect. In animal studies, cinnamic acid injections
increased bile acid flow by 50% . Other animal studies confirmed
this effect .
Reported Uses
Black root is claimed to be useful as a cathartic and an emetic.
Because of its purported biliary action within the GI tract, it
has been claimed to be beneficial in relieving jaundice and
other symptoms related to hepatic or biliary congestion. Human
trials are lacking.
Dosage
Black root possesses cathartic and emetic properties at 15 to 40
grains (1 to 2.6 g); the usual reported dose is 1 g. Tea may be
made by mixing
1 to 2 tsp of dried black root in cold water, boiling this
solution, and then simmering it for 10 minutes. The dosage of
this solution is typically 1 cup t.i.d. The tincture has been
administered in doses of 1 to 2 ml t.i.d.
Adverse Reactions
CNS: drowsiness, headache.
GI: abdominal pain or cramps, changes in stool color or odor,
nausea, vomiting.
Hepatic: hepatotoxicity.
Interactions
None reported.
Contraindications And Precautions
Black root is contraindicated in pregnant or breast-feeding
patients; effects are unknown. Avoid large amounts of black
root, especially in patients with existing hepatic disease,
because of the potential toxic effects of tannic acid on the
liver.
Special Considerations
Alkaloids such as atropine and scopolamine, glycosides such as
digoxin, and products that contain iron may form insoluble
complexes with tannins. Advise the patient to avoid taking black
root along with these drugs.
Alert Hepatotoxicity after ingestion of large amounts of dried
tea
leaves (in the range of one1/2 lb of tea every 3 to 4 days) has
been reported
Alert Caution the patient to discontinue using this herb if
abnormal increases in hepatic transaminase levels occur.
Inform the patient that few scientific data exist to support
therapeutic uses for this plant in humans.
Monitor liver function test results.
Instruct the patient to immediately report symptoms of hepatic
dysfunction, such as fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant
pain. The patient should have periodic assessment of serum liver
enzyme levels.
Advise women to avoid using black root during pregnancy or when
breast-feeding.
Points of Interest
Settlers gathered knowledge of black root from Native Americans.
The Delaware referred to the plant as quitel; the Missouri and
Osage called ithini .
Early American doctors used black root as a cure for bilious
fevers
Commentary
Little information is available about black root's therapeutic
uses or efficacy. No human trials have supported therapeutic
claims for this herb. The lack of clinical trials limits the
usefulness of anecdotal or historical data.
Burdock - Drug Interactions, Side Effects and Precautions of Use
Taxonomic Class
Asteraceae
Common Trade Names
Multi-ingredient preparations: Anthraxiviore, Burdock Blend
Extract, Burdock Root, Burdock Sarsaparilla Compound
Common Forms
Available as capsules (425 mg, 475 mg, cream for topical
administration, dried root, liquid extract, tea, and tincture
(made from crushed seeds).
Source
The crude drug is extracted from the dried root of the great
burdock, Arctium lappa, or common burdock, Arctium minus. The
seeds and leaves of burdock plants have also been used in folk
medicine. Burdock is a large biennial herb grown in China,
Europe, and the United States. The plant can be identified in
the spring by the round heads of its purple flowers.
Chemical Components
The principal component of burdock root is a carbohydrate,
inulin, which can account for up to 50% of the total plant mass.
Additional components include anthroquinone glycosides;
nonhydroxy acids; a plant hormone, gamma-guanidino-n-butyric
acid; polyacetylenes; polyphenolic acids; tannins; and volatile
acids. Seeds contain chlorogenic acid, fixed oils, a
germacranolide, a glycoside (arctiin), Iignans, and other
compounds. Some commercial teas that contain burdock have been
prone to contamination with atropine.
Actions
Burdock is claimed to exert antimicrobial, antipyretic,
diaphoretic, and diuretic activities. Uterine stimulation has
been reported in in vivo studies. In animal studies, burdock
extracts have reportedly demonstrated strong hypoglycemic
activity and antagonism of platelet activating factor .
Various in vitro and animal studies have found that burdock
possesses antimutagenic effects .
Reported Uses
Burdock is claimed to be useful for a wide range of ailments,
including arthritis; cystitis; gout; hemorrhoids; lumbar pain;
rheumatism; sciatica; skin disorders, such as acne, canker
sores, dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis; and ulcers. It has also
been used as a blood purifier. In the Far East, burdock is used
to treat cancer, impotence, and sterility. Some studies have
reported the use of burdock in the treatment of kidney stones
and HIV infection.
Dosage
Burdock is taken internally as a tea or used externally as a
compress.
Dried root: 2 to 6 g P.O. t.i.d.
Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% alcohol): 2 to 8 ml P.O. t.i.d.
Tea: I cup P.O. t.i.d. or q.i.d.
Tincture (1:10 in 45% alcohol): 8 to 12 ml P.O. t.i.d.
Adverse Reactions
Skin: allergic dermatitis.
Other: allergic reactions.
Interactions
Insulin, oral antidiabetics: May increase hypoglycemic effects.
Avoid administration with burdock.
Contraindications And Precautions
Burdock is contraindicated during pregnancy-especially in the
first trimester-because of the effects of anthraquinone
glycosides found in the roots of burdock plants. It is also
contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to the herb
or related plant species.
Special Considerations
Allergic reactions have been demonstrated in people who are
sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Other members of
this family include chrysanthemum, daisy, mangold, and ragweed.
Alert Poisoning caused by atropine contamination of some
commercial burdock teas can occur. Signs and symptoms of
toxicity include blurred vision, dilated pupils, and rapid pulse
rate. Treatment, if needed, includes physostigmine reversal .
Inform the patient that burdock products may be significantly
contaminated with atropine and that toxicity has resulted from
this contamination.
Inform the diabetic patient that burdock may increase the risk
of hypoglycemia and that insulin or oral antidiabetic drug doses
may need to be reduced.
Inform the patient that few scientific data evaluate burdock's
effects in humans.
Caution women to avoid using burdock during pregnancy or when
breast-feeding.
Points of Interest
Burdock root is commonly eaten in Asia, less often in the United
States.
Commentary
Animal and in vitro studies suggest that burdock use might offer
therapeutic benefits. Clinical trials are needed to support
these claims. Also, data regarding the safety and efficacy of
burdock are lacking.
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