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Herbal medicines

Medicinal teas

Medicinal supplements

Medicinal oil extracts


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Brief history In written records the study of herbs dates back over 5000 years to the Sumerians

who described some of the medicinal plant uses.

Egyptian medicine of 1000 B.C are known to use: garlic, opium, castor oil, coriander,mint indigo and other herbs.

The Old Testament also mentions herbs as mandrake, vetch, caraway, wheat, barleyand rye.

In India Ayurveda medicine has used many herbs and describing use of turmeric asearly 1900 B.C. In the 6thcentury they described as many as 700 medicinal plant, 64preparations of mineral sources and 57 animal sources.

First Chinese herbal book compiled the Hung Dynasty going back to 2700 B,C. andlists 365 medicinal plants.

The ancient Greeks and Romans made medicinal use of plants.

De Materia Medica written in first century AD describes the compendium of more than500 plants.

Medical schools known as Bimaristan began to appear from the 9 thcentury in the

medieval Islamic world. Ibn-al-Bitar described more than 1,400 different plants. Thisallowed the study of materia medica to evolve into the science of pharmacology.


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Brief history

15th and 16thcentury were great age of herbals, many of them available for the first

time in English and other languages other than Latin or Greek.

The Columbian exchange introduced new medical plants to Europe. The Badianus

Manuscript was an illustrated Aztec herbal translated into Latin in the 16 thcentury.

Slow erosion began with the Black Death where all the knowledge of the herbs was

powerless.

A century later, Paracelsus introduced the use of active chemical drugs

Like( arsenic, copper sulfate, iron, mercury and sulfur). These were accepted despite

the toxic effect.

Many of pharmaceuticals currently available to physicians have long history of use as

herbal remedies including opium, aspirin, digitalis and quinine.

The use of and search for drugs and dietary supplements from plants accelerated inrecent years.

According to World Health Organization 25% of modern drugs used in the United

States were derived from plants.

The word drug comes from Dutch word droog which means dried plant.


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Variety of phytochemicals recovered from

plants

Alkaloids contain a ring with nitrogen. Many alkaloids have dramatic effect

on CNS. (Caffeine is an alkaloid that provides mild lift). Alkaloids in general

cause severe intoxication even death.

Polyphenols contain phenol ring, The Anthocyanins that give grapes their

purple color, isoflavons, the phytoestrogens from soy and tannins that give

tea its astringency are phenolics. Terpenoids are built from terpene building blocks. Each terpene consists of

two paired isoprenes. The names of monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes,

diterpenes and triterpiens are based on the number of isoprene units.

Fragrance of the rose and lavender is due to monoterpenes.

Carotenoids produce red and yellow and orange of pumpkin, corn andtomatoes.

Glycosides consists of glucose moiety


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Herbal tea definition and variety

Herbal tea, tisane or ptisan is herbal or plant infusion and it istypically combination of boiling water and dried fruits, flowers orherbs. Herbal teas are consumed for their physical or medicaleffects, especially for their stimulant, relaxant or sedativeproperties. Medicinal effect of some of the teas controversial and

makers are not allowed to make unsubstantiated claims about themedicinal effects of their products.

While most herbal teas are safe to use, there are some that couldhave toxic effect and permanent damage to the liver like Comfrey

With chronic use and Lobelia which contains toxins similar in effectto nicotine.

Most of the ingredients in the India herbal teas are non-toxic butshould be checked for the presence of heavy metals.

In China traditional Chinese Medicine approach is used informulating natural herbal teas.


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Herbal teas

Anise is sweet and very aromatic licorice-like flavor. The seeds are used in foodpreparation and as tea is used for improving digestion. It is used as additive in liquor,candies, baking cookies. Anise like fennel contains anethol, a phytoestrogen. It isused to relieve the menstrual cramps and is used by nursing mothers to improve theflow and improving quality of milk.

Artichoke is used in culinary art. It is rich in vitamins and minerals. As tea is actingas diuretic and is improving the liver function. Cynarin and active chemical inartichoke causes increased bile flow and it is mainly located in the pulp. It is producedinto tea in Vietnam. In Italy is made into liqueur Campari and is used as appetitive.Cooking tips at: www.dmoz.org.

Azadirachta indicathere is use of flowers, leaves and fruit. Properties areanthelmintic, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, contraceptive and sedative. Neem oilis used as repellent and in cosmetics. It is used in skin disease and keeps skinelasticity. It is used in pest control.

Bee Balm called Monarda. The leaves are used for common cold, fever, sore throatand inflamed mucus membranes it is used in the cream form for eczema, psoriasisand acne. Aromatherapy of bee balm can treat headaches and insomnia. The main

use is respiratory track, antimicrobial on skin infections. Boldo (Peumus Boldus)used in South America. Leaves of the tree are used for

culinary purposes. Boldo fruit is edible tasty small spheres. Is used for gallbladderbut also to calm the upset stomach
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Bitter melon there are different varieties and it has culinary and medicinaluse. It is generally eaten green and is with similar texture as cucumber. As

the fruit rips and flash becomes tougher and more bitter but pit becomessweat and intensely red. It can be eaten uncooked at this stage. In India iscooked with coconut and is considered beneficial to diabetics. The plantcontains several bioactive glycosides and number of terpenoid compounds.Is claimed to stimulate digestion, helps to treat dyspepsia and constipation.It is used as : Antihelmitic, Antimalaria, Antiviral for Herpes I, chickenpox,

measles and HIV. It is cardioprotective by down-regulating inflammatoryfactor. It improves immune cell function. Bitter melon increases insulinsensitivity. Bitter melon tablets are sold in Philippines as a food supplementunder name Charanti. Other compounds activate AMPK the protein thatregulates glucose uptake. It contains as well lectin, that has insulin likeactivity. Extract from seeds induced apoptosis of leukemia cell in vitro andin rats prevented colon carcinogenesis. It had been used as well for

dysentery, colic, fevers, burns, painful menstruation, scabies and other skinproblems.


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Centella asiaticais used in Ayurverdic medicine, African and Asiatic medicine. It iscalled Gotu Kola. It is used in culinary and medicinal treatment as well. Gotu Kolaismild adaptogen it is mildly antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcerogenic,cerebral tonic, circulatory stimulant and diuretic. Could be used in treatment of

Anxiety. In Thailand gotu kola leaves are used as afternoon stimulant. A poultice ofthe leaves is also used for open sore. Had been used in wound healing and fortreatment of leprosy. It increases attention span, concentration, combat aging and re-vitalize the brain. It has anti tumor properties as well. Decreases inflammatoryreaction and myofibroblast production.

Caraway seeds are used mainly in cooking: bread, liquors, curry and other foods.Medicinally caraway has a long history used for colic, loss of appetite and digestivedisorder. It is of Arabic origin. The oil component is used in soaps, lotions andperfumes.

Cinnamon is spice from inner bark of tree. Had been used as early in 2000 BCE inEgypt. Its origin is in Sri Lanka. Should not be used in large doses due to presence ofcoumarine that is known to cause kidney and liver damage. It is used as spice incooking. It has broad range of the health application. Is Helping digestion, improvingmemory, inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage. Helps with overeating andtobacco use. It is used in treatment of diabetes, indicates anti melanoma activity,

treatment of toothache, bad breath, common cold , targeting colorectalcarcinogenesis. It has very large antioxidant activity as well


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Citrus is good source of flavonoids and limonoids and contain large amounts of citricacid. Orange peal is used for digestion and upset stomach and It is high antioxidant.

Crataegus commonly called hawthorn. Used as antioxidant and it contains manysubstances that are beneficial for the heart. These antioxidant flavonoids may help

dilate blood vessels, improve blood flow and protects blood vessels from damage.Helps control blood pressure and high cholesterol. It helps combat chest pain. It isavailable in capsules and liquid form. Tea could be made from dried hawthorn.

Cymbopogon Lemon grass called as well Citronella. It is used in culinary art asfood flavoring. Lemon grass has calming effect and detoxify the Liver, Kidney, bolderand digestive track. Cuts down uric acid, cholesterol and excess fat. It is high in B-carotene.

Dill originated in Eastern Europe. It is used to flavor the food. Dill seeds are used tosooth the stomach similar to caraway seeds. It has high anti gas properties.

Echinaceathe studies show that Echinacea has immunomodulating properties andcan cut the chances catching the cold and could shorten the duration of cold. Itshould be taken at very first signs of cold and than followed every 2 to 4 hours

Essiac or Essiac Tea is a blend of herbs as an alternative treatment for cancer.Some other ailments treated with Essiac include Aids, asthma, chronic fatiguesyndrome, diabetes, Immune system disorder, stress, depression, burns, chronic

cough, liver, kidney problem, Lime disease, Blood cleanser, Gout, skin sores, boils,Lupus and Hepatitis.

Fennel it has culinary use. Fennel has similar properties then Anise and dill. Goodfor treating the colic in babies it has suiting effect on digestive system. It is used asdiuretic.


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Ginger is the rhizome of the plant consumed as delicacy, medicine or spice. Flavor of Ginger iscaused by mixture of volatile oil that compose 1-3 % of weight of fresh ginger stimulates the

production of saliva which makes swallowing easier, they are active against diarrhea, nausea, sea

sickness and chemotherapy. Tea brewed from ginger is used as common cold remedy. Ginger aleor ginger beer are also drunk as stomach settlers. Ginger candy is used as anti cough remedy. It

is used for antiinflamation.

Ginseng is considered to be adaptogenic drug, nourishing stimulant, treatment of type IIdiabetes and in sexual dysfunction in man. It had been identified as an anti inflammatory agent. It

reduces fatigue in cancer patients and is known contain phytoestrogen and has high anti cancer

properties.

Gynostemma it is powerful antioxidant and adaptogenic effects increase longevity. It lowerscholesterol, high blood pressure, strengthens immunity and is inhibiting cancer growth

Hibiscus- consuming lowers blood pressure. Dried Hibiscus id edible and is as delicacy inMexico.

Kuding Tea disperse wind-heat, clears the head and the eyes. It is used for cold, rhinitis,alleviate thirst especially with disease that causes fever. It is used in bronchitis and against the

cough. Promotes blood circulation, lowers blood pressure and lowers blood lipids. It seems toinvigorate digestion and improves mental focus and function


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Labrador tealeave beverage is used for week blood, colds, tuberculosis,dizziness, stomach problems, heartburn, kidney problems and hangover Substance

ledol could cause cramps and paralysis. Lapacho comes from South and Central America. Appears to have antimicrobial,

antiviral and antifungal properties. It is used for cancer. HIV, psoriasis, insect bites,candida and other maladies.

Liquorice used for Liquorice candies. The compound glycyrrhizic acid found in liquorice isnow routinely used in Japan to treat chronic viral Hepatitis,Kaposi sarcoma and herpes virusinfections. Large doses could increase blood pressure. It is used as topical agent for shinglesophthalmic, oral or genital herpes, cough, anorexia and persistent low fever.

Mate (beverage) is used mainly in South American Tea bag is marketed in Argentina and iscalled Cruz de Malta. It is considered anti oxidant, high in vitamins a,B1, B2, c and E. Inhibitsproliferation of oral cancer cells, it has effect on LDL and triglycerides

MenthaMint is used as culinary source. It is used as medicinal and cosmeticand in tobacco industry. Mint kills mosquitoes, drives ants away. Tea is used forproblem with digestion.

Mtricaria chamomilla- it is used medicinally to treat irritable bowl syndrome, it is mildlaxative and is anti inflammatory and bactericidal. It is used as mouth was against oral mucositis,speeds healing. It has antioxidant , antiviral and antimicrobial activity. In vitro inhibits HSV-2,cancer and is used for diabetes fungal growth. It contains coumarin and should not be used bypeople taking blood thinners.

Marinda Citrifolia( Noni) fruit is high in carbohydrates and vitamins. The fruit leaveshad been use for menstrual cramps, anti inflammation, acne reduction, moisture retention.


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Melisa officinalisLemon Balmhas culinary use in flavoring ice cream and theteas. In medicinal use crashed leaves are repellant for mosquitoes. It is used a s herbal teaclaiming to have antibacterial and antiviral properties mainly against herpes. It is used as mildsedative or calming agent. It appears to improve mood and mental performance it effects GABAand acetylcholine receptors. It improves mild conditions of Alzheimer patients. It should beavoided by patients taking thyroid medication.

Monarda didyma (Oswego tea) it is source of bergamot oil Used to flavor Earl Gray tea. Ithas strong antiseptic action and is used for skin infections and minor skin wounds. Tea treatsmouth and throat infection and gingivitis. It sis used in commercial mouth wash.

Ocium tenuiflorum is used in in cooking and as tea. For medical use it might be a COX-2inhibitor It is effective for treatment of diabetes. It has antibacterial activity and is used in skinpreparations. It shows promise in radioprotection.

Nettle - The toxins secreted by nettles contain formic acid, Various types of nettle have beenstudied on effect on prostate hypertrophy, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, pain,

constipation , GI disease, headache, nausea, common cold, inflammation, asthma, bleeding,rhinitis, kidney disease, prostate cancer, urinary track disease and skin disease.

Pinetea made by steeping young green pine needles are high in vitamin A and C. Pine nutsare used in cooking.

Polygonum multiflorum- Fo-ti contains alkaloid that has rejuvenating effects on thenerves, brain cells and endocrine glands. It stimulates the portion of the adrenal gland and helpsto detoxify the body; It had been used for long list of ailments atherosclerosis , constipation,fatigue, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, nerve damage, eczema, inflammation of lymphnodes, it increases immune system and sexual vigor. The Chung Yun Chinese herbalistreportedly lived to be 256 year old by using Fo-ti

Rose hipitis particularly high in vitamin C, A and B. It has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. It is used for cold and flu.


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Rosemary it has culinary and medical use as well, it is high in iron, Ca++ and B6. Itimproves memory. Carnosic acid in rosemary protects brain from free radicals lowering the risk

from stroke and neurodegenerative disease, cancer chemoprevention. It has some anticarcinogenic properties. It reduces formation of mammary tumors.

Salvia officinalisas a kitchen herb sage has a slightly peppery flavor. Investigation have taken place into using sage as a treatment for Alzheimers disease. It may be

effective in the hyperlipidemia. Shows possible uses as anti sweating agent, antibiotic, antifungal,

astringent, antispasmodic, estrogenic, hypoglycemic and tonic. It contains tannic acid, oleic acid,

and number other acids, flavones and glycosides

Siraitia grosvenoriithe sweat fruit is used for medicinal purposes and as the sweetener.The fruit is used in herbal tea an soup. It is anti oxidant. Enhances immunity in mouse. It has

glucose lowering effect. It is used for chronic cough, sore throat, aid to longevity.

Steviain 1970 Japan began cultivating stevia as alternative to artificial sweetener.

St Johns wort - is used for depression.

Sambal is chili based sauce.

Trifolium pratenseused for treatment of menopause, reduction of hot flashes,


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8 Essential sugars - Glyconutrients

1. Glucose

2. Mannose

3. Galactose

4. Fucose

5. N-AcetylGalactosamine

6. N-AcetylGlucosamine

7. N-Acetyl Neuraminiac acid

8. Xylose


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Sugars with medicinal effect.

D-Manose beats bladder infection. The simple sugar D-Manose has the ability detaching the E.coli from the walls of

bladder without upsetting the friendly bacteria necessary for

good health. After being loosened from the bladder walls are

rinsed away by normal urination. D-Manose does not effectblood sugar levels.

Xylitolis used for ear and sinus infection. Bacteria stickback of the nose and by using the Xylitol infection could be

cured. www.nasal-xylitol.com. It as well reduces tooth decay

and prevents cavities.
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Highly Immunomodulating

supplements

Reishe ( Nissan) mushrooms are greatly

stimulating immune responses.

Germaniumis directly activating T cells

and changes them into NK cells ( Natural

killer cells)

Garlic naturally contains Germanium and

most effective is in fresh form.

Vitamin C


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Herbal oils available on market

for skin treatment

Aloe oil

Arnica oil

Calendula oil

Calendine oil

Chickweed oil

Gotu Kola oil Melisa oil

Myrrh oil

Nettle Herb oil

Nettle Root oil

Peppermint oil

Plantation Herb oil Rose hipoil

Saw palmetto oil

Sea Buckthorn oil

Yarrow oil

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