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The authors and publisher disclaim any liability whatsoever with respect to any loss, injury, or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book. FOREWORD Andrew Weil, M. H erbal remedies have been the mainstay of folk medicine in many cultures throughout history and are still in common use by most people in less developed countries, where pharmaceutical drugs are unavailable or unaffordable. In recent years both the popularity and the use of medicinal herbs have increased greatly in developed nations. The trend is part of a larger sociocultural change that is also responsible for growing interest in complementary and alternative medicine and integrative medicine. Because so little information about botanical medicine is included in the education and training of physicians and pharmacists, those professionals are rarely able to advise patients about the risks, benefits, and proper uses of medicinal herbs or to tell them how to find products of high quality.
Another consequence of that educational deficiency is that physicians and medical scientists in the West tend to be biased against natural remedies, which are ranked less predictable and efficacious than purified compounds and more likely to cause harm than to promote healing. I am trained as a botanist and physician and for many years have practiced and taught integrative medicine to physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical students. I have studied medicinal plants worldwide, and I recommend them to patients more frequently than I prescribe pharmaceutical drugs.
In my experience, whole plant preparations are less toxic than their purified, concentrated derivatives and are often both effective and cost-effective for treating common health conditions. Some medicinal herbs have uses not obtainable from chemical drugs. No available pharmaceutical products have those actions. As consumer demand for herbal products has grown, the marketing of those products has become very big business. It is the manufacturers and distributors of medicinal herbs who provide most of the information that consumers read—in books, magazine articles, and advertisements, as well as on the Internet. This excellent guide is the work of a team of highly qualified botanical and medical experts, including two of my colleagues from the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine.
The book offers reliable, up-to-date, practical information on some of the most important healing plants and medicinal herbs on the market today. One way to help lower our staggering health-care costs is to reduce dependence on costly, technology-based interventions, including prescription drugs. There is growing recognition that medicinal herbs can play a useful role in the maintenance of health and the management of common health problems. I want to see their potential realized and welcome this book as a significant contribution toward making that happen. The World of Medicinal Herbs I n our little sphere of modernity, the use of medicinal herbs may seem edgy and new, but the truth is that human beings have turned to the world of green for health and nurture from the beginning.
The oldest known treatments for the ailments that still plague us today—from headaches to sore feet, from muscle cramps to melancholy—come from the world of plants. In becoming more knowledgeable about medicinal herbs, their powers, and their limitations, we join people who have harvested plant parts and prepared them according to their cultural traditions throughout history. Our advantage, in these days of modern medical science, is that in many cases we have the ability to learn how and why these plants can do what they do for our minds and bodies. That is the purpose of this book: to draw together the ancient and the modern, to recognize the remarkable healing properties of plants both familiar and rare, and to bring modern science to bear on understanding how the plant world interacts with the human.
Getting to Know Medicinal Plants These days, healing herbs are never hard to find. Health food stores, organic food co-ops, and even mainstream groceries and drugstores offer prominent displays of capsules and tablets, tinctures and oils, labeled with the names of plants both familiar and exotic. Herbal teas sit side by side with familiar black teas and coffee. In the case of a few herbs—ginkgo, for example, as a memory aid—the claims have grown to the level of sensational, with promises far exceeding either traditional uses or scientific evidence. Herbal healing has become a commercial business, and in the process we risk forgetting what it is all about. Those in the commercial herb business today are equally knowledgeable.
Occasionally their products remind us of their earthy, botanical origins: Goldenseal powder gleams a mustard yellow; cayenne powder stings the tongue; aloe gel oozes as thick from the bottle as it does from the newly cut leaf. By recognizing that a particular substance, whether delivered in a pill or a capsule, a tube or a bottle, derives from a plant with distinct growing habits and a native range somewhere specific on the globe, one discovers new levels on which herbal medicine can enrich our lives and culture as well as heal our bodies.
The more knowledge we have, the more precisely and appropriately we use these amazing plants—and the healthier we stay. Growing Your Own Medicine Garden There are many ways to make medicinal herbs part of your everyday life, but none is more satisfying than growing your own. If you are lucky enough to have a kitchen garden outdoors, designate one corner of it as your herbal pharmacy. A number of medicinal herbs, some already familiar as culinary herbs, are easy to start from seed and grow year after year in temperate growing zones. Some are annuals or biennials, such as calendula and members of the carrot family—parsley or fennel, for example. Start these from seed and allow some seed to ripen and fall, and you may be able to nurture crops of these herbs year after year.
In establishing your own medicine garden, pay attention to the species and variety of plants you are growing. Some varieties developed for the garden differ from those with the most potential for healing. Compare the scientific species names, not just the common names, as you choose the ones to cultivate. Just as the vigor of flowers and vegetables depends on soil, climate, weather, and other growing conditions, so the effectiveness of medicinal herbs will vary from plant to plant, garden to garden, year to year. While we celebrate the impulse to use simple homegrown herbs for remedies, we also recognize the value of controlled harvests and measured dosages. The Business of Medicinal Herbs Today the medicinal herb industry is a 5-billion-dollar business in the United States alone—even larger if you factor in research funds sponsoring ongoing searches for traditional medicinals with promise for modern pharmaceutical research. And in many developed countries beyond the United States, herbal remedies are even more accepted as parts of a normal health regimen.
Debates continue as to how government regulators can interact with the medicinal herb trade, which accomplishes some measure of self- regulation through such organizations as the American Botanical Council and the American Herbal Products Association. Herbal remedies pose regulatory challenges different from those of pharmaceutical medicines. The World Health Organization is spearheading an effort to develop guidelines for good manufacturing practices GMPs of herbal products worldwide, and the U. The Safe Use of Medicinal Herbs Consumers of commercial herb preparations would do best to educate themselves about what they are buying and using medicinally.
Read labels, pay attention to recommended dosages, and avoid combining herbs on your own. Although in many cases this book identifies several herbs that may address the same health problem, in no way does it imply that a person should use all of them at one time. Many commercially available herbal teas contain blends of herbs to enhance flavor and benefit, but consumers should be cautious about mixing herbs on their own. It is best to seek the advice of a health-care professional before beginning the use of herbal therapies. Especially if you use prescription drugs, seek advice before turning to herbal remedies, because some combinations of herbs and pharmaceuticals can be dangerous or cause undesirable side effects. Pregnant and breast- feeding women should be especially careful about using herbal remedies, and parents should seek advice before giving herbal remedies to children. The Many Ways of Using Herbs Herbal remedies come in many forms, and each has a strict definition: Infusion: A tea is prepared by pouring hot water over plant parts and letting it steep for a short time.
Decoction: A longer tea preparation: plant parts simmer in hot water for a longer time. Syrup: Plant parts are added to a sugar-water or honey-water mixture. Powder: Dried plant parts are pulverized, traditionally by mortar and pestle. Tincture: Essential plant components are dissolved in a water and alcohol solution. Essence: Essential plant fragrance is added to alcohol. Ointment: Powdered or essential plant parts are added to an oily substance such as olive oil, petroleum jelly, or lard, and often mixed with beeswax. Poultice: Fresh or dried plant parts are applied to skin with moist heat. Standardization assures proper, consistent, and effective levels. This measure is especially important in capsules and tablets, the method of delivery most often chosen by consumers of commercial herbal medicine today.
Mention of specific products, companies, or organizations in this book does not imply that the publisher or the authors endorse them. For the sake of simplicity, and to match current practices, this broad array of delivery methods has been narrowed down in this book to the five most common: tea, tincture, capsule or tablet, topical application, and in or as food. To those who wish to bring medicinal herbs into their daily lives, whether as part of a regular health regimen or as an alternative or supplement to modern medical treatments, we say: Read, learn, consider—and good health to you. Aloe Aloe vera N ative to North Africa and coastal areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, aloe is one of the most familiar of all herbal remedies. Pots of aloe grace many sunny kitchen windowsills, where the thick, fleshy leaves stand ready to become a quick and easy treatment for scalds and burns. A leaf plucked from the plant and sliced open shelters at its core a clear, mucilaginous gel that is remarkably effective for soothing wounds and burns, speeding healing, and reducing risk of infection.
Therapeutic Uses Burns first- and second-degree Psoriasis Colitis Diabetes Aloe is famous for soothing sunburn. Perhaps less well known is how broadly its healing properties extend—from soothing minor cuts and skin conditions to possibly lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics. Aloe gel is the inner mucilaginous—or gooey—part of the leaf and is used topically for many skin conditions. Recent research shows that ingesting this gel confers benefits in lowering blood glucose in people with diabetes and easing symptoms in people with ulcerative colitis. Aloe gel contains polysaccharides, compounds that have a soothing effect on mucous membranes, and enzymes that coat irritated skin and ease pain.
Aloe may also be antibacterial. In a study of 30 people with second- degree burns, aloe cream, containing 0. In addition, a study of 80 people with psoriasis showed that a 70 percent aloe cream worked as well as a 0. So-called aloe juice is made from aloe gel. The gel—either fresh or dried and powdered—is just one ingredient in aloe juice products. Marketed as aloe juice, these products may also contain water, citric acid, fruit juices, preservatives, and more. Aloe gel is also an ingredient in many cosmetic products, including topical creams, lotions, and shampoos. How to Use Aloe gel: Apply to the skin several times daily for burns and other skin conditions.
For colitis, take 25 to 30 ml about 2 tablespoons twice daily; for diabetes, 10 to 20 ml about 1 tablespoon daily. Precautions Topically applied, aloe is safe. However, aloe may delay healing in deep, open wounds, as from surgery. Aloe gel should be free of anthraquinones and soothing to the gastrointestinal tract, but leaf extracts can contain all parts of the leaf, and thus both gel and latex. Aloe juice containing aloin can act as a laxative and can irritate the intestines. Prolonged use can lead to electrolyte loss and dependence on juice for normal bowel function. Those with acute or severe gastrointestinal symptoms should not take the juice. Children and pregnant or nursing women should not take aloe internally. Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus C ousin of the blueberry, the bilberry is the sweet, dark purple fruit of a branching shrub that seldom grows more than knee high.
Ripe bilberries are a bonanza for birds and a heavenly treat for hikers to stumble upon in the forest. Most bilberries grow wild because the plants are difficult to cultivate. One Irish name for bilberry is fraughan, from the Gaelic word fraocháin. Traditionally, the berries are picked on the first Sunday in August, called Fraughan Sunday, which corresponds to an ancient Celtic harvest festival. According to legend, the more bilberries people collect on that day, the better the harvest will be. As it is a medicinal herb, bilberry has been used for centuries to control diarrhea and to improve circulation. Therapeutic Uses Eye health Antioxidant Diarrhea Bilberry has long been consumed as both food and medicine. The fruit is enjoyed for its sweet-sour taste and eaten fresh or cooked. Bilberry fruit is also made into syrup and used to treat diarrhea and other digestive problems.
This is likely due to the presence of tannins, which have astringent and anti-inflammatory activity. However, the majority of research today is focused on the potential use of bilberry fruit for the prevention of age-related diseases. Bilberry fruit is rich in anthocyanosides, plant pigments that have been shown to act as powerful antioxidants in the body. Researchers have found that these powerhouse compounds may help protect the body from heart disease, oxidative stress, and inflammation and help preserve brain function and eye health. A growing body of evidence is linking oxidative stress, a condition associated with an increased level of free radicals and other oxidation-promoting molecules, to a number of age-related and degenerative diseases. Many fruits and vegetables help reduce oxidative stress, but it is bilberry—along with its American cousin, the blueberry—that is getting a lot of press.
Animal studies show that bilberry extracts protect the retina from damage. Two small double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have shown improvement in patients with diabetes- and hypertension- related retinopathy, a group of serious retinal disorders that can lead to blindness. Researchers are also looking at the potential protective effect that bilberry extract may have on colorectal cancer. In a study conducted at the University of Leicester in England, patients with colon cancer were given a bilberry extract for 7 days, and there was a 7 percent decrease in cell growth in the tumors when they were surgically removed. This may be due to the ability of the anthocyanosides to prevent the growth of blood vessels in the tissue surrounding a solid tumor. The blood vessels are, in part, what allow the cancer to grow and spread.
How to Use Fresh berries: 1 cup per day of fresh fruit. American blueberries can be used if bilberries are not available. Tea: Simmer 1 tablespoon dried berries in 2 cups water for 20 minutes. Drink ½ cup every 3 to 4 hours for diarrhea. Extracts: Dosage range is usually to mg per day of an extract standardized to contain 25 percent anthocyanosides also written as anthocyanins. Precautions There are no known adverse effects. Bilberry may be used as support for the eyes, heart, and gastrointestinal system but should not replace appropriate medical care. Black Cohosh Actaea racemosa N ative to eastern North America, black cohosh thrives in moist, shaded woodlands. Over time, it has also become a popular garden perennial that rarely goes unnoticed. Shortly after midsummer, black cohosh begins sending up tall flower stalks covered with tiny, pearl-shaped buds. As the buds open, the stalks take on the look of soft, white bottlebrushes towering above the dark green foliage.
Another is black snakeroot. Therapeutic Uses Menopause Premenstrual syndrome Menstrual cramps Arthritis Mild depression melancholy The primary use for black cohosh is to treat menopause-related symptoms. Early studies suggested that black cohosh acted like a natural estrogen, or phytoestrogen, gently reducing hot flashes and vaginal dryness. But newer research has found no hormonal effects of black cohosh in menopausal women. While some studies show a modest reduction in symptoms, not all clinical trials have been positive. There may be added benefit when black cohosh is combined with St. One clinical trial of women reported a 50 percent reduction in symptoms with the combination, compared with 19 percent reduction in the placebo group.
Current research has not yet determined the effectiveness of black cohosh for hot flashes. Scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago have demonstrated that compounds in black cohosh act as antidepressants and reduce pain sensitivity, lending support to the traditional use of black cohosh as a treatment for melancholy, or depressed mood, as well as its widespread use as a remedy for arthritis and menstrual pain. No clinical trials have evaluated its effectiveness for these conditions. How to Use Tea: Simmer 2 teaspoons of chopped root and rhizome in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. Drink ¼ cup, 2 to 3 times per day. Capsules: 40 to mg of dried rhizome taken daily, in divided doses. Tincture: Generally, 1 to 2 ml, 3 times per day. Standardized extract: 20 to 40 mg black cohosh extract twice daily. Products are often standardized to provide 1 to 2 mg of deoxy- actein.
Precautions Except for minor gastrointestinal upset, clinical trials have shown black cohosh to be free of side effects. A few reports have suggested black cohosh may, in rare cases, cause damage to the liver, prompting European, Australian, Canadian, and British health authorities to require product labels suggesting conferral with a health-care provider by anyone with any type of liver disease. Safety during pregnancy and breast-feeding is not known. Calendula flowers have little scent, and unlike Tagetes species, are edible. Calendula is a profuse bloomer. Therapeutic Uses Dermatitis Wounds The warm gold blossoms of calendula have long been a signature remedy for skin ailments, from eczema and abscesses to acne and abrasions.
The German health authority has approved calendula for treating wounds, based on research showing its anti-inflammatory effects and effectiveness in helping wounds seal over with new tissue. Calendula is thought to have two main medicinal actions on skin. The triterpenoid compounds, such as oleanolic acid, appear to inhibit a variety of bacteria. Calendula products have been developed and studied for a host of human ailments. Another study randomized breast cancer patients about to undergo radiation treatment to apply either a calendula ointment or a commonly used medicine, trolamine, twice daily. The calendula group exhibited less dermatitis from the radiation and also had fewer interruptions to their treatment.
One method for making a calendula ointment is to heat the plant in petroleum jelly, strain, and cool for use on the skin. How to Use Topical preparations: Extracts are incorporated into many skin products: soaps, creams, ointments, salves, and lotions with various concentrations of calendula. Apply preparations 3 to 4 times daily to heal minor skin conditions. Precautions Those allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family can develop a sensitivity to topical use. Should a rash develop, discontinue use. Not the tiny black peppercorns ground in pepper mills, but the fleshy fruits borne by plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. More than a thousand varieties of Capsicum are grown worldwide. They produce colorful fruits that vary considerably, not only in color, size, and shape, but also in the intensity of their heat.
That heat comes from a plant chemical called capsaicin, which, in addition to adding zest to food, has pain-relieving properties. Therapeutic Uses Arthritis Nerve pain Despite its bite in spicy cuisines, purified cayenne pepper, yielding the essential compound capsaicin, is an effective topical pain reliever. Capsaicin is absorbed through the skin and binds to specific receptors that act to deplete a compound responsible for conveying pain sensations to the brain. One category of conditions that cause pain originates from nerve damage resulting from diabetes or other nervous system problems. For this discomfort, creams containing at least 0. In some cases, just one high-dose patch containing 8 percent capsaicin can be beneficial. A common pattern in the treatment is that the pain gets worse for a few days before it gradually gets better; benefits are often sustained even after treatment stops.
These creams are also used by people who experience the lingering pain of shingles. Osteoarthritis may also respond to capsaicin creams. Creams containing 0. How to Use Cream: For nerve-related pain, apply cream containing 0. Lower-dose creams containing only 0. For optimal benefit, treatment is usually recommended for 6 to 8 weeks; benefits for arthritis may occur before 8 weeks. Researchers also are developing other higher-dose forms of cayenne, including a patch and injections, which look promising for pain relief. Precautions Application of cayenne preparations to the skin can cause a rash as well as burning, stinging, and redness. The rash, often an irritation rather than an allergic reaction, is usually worse on first applications of the preparation and then gets better with repeated use.
However, if the rash gets worse with time, treatment should be discontinued and improvement should occur quickly. Do not apply to broken skin. Occasionally, people will develop a cough after using higher strength preparations, presumably from the spicy substance that gets inhaled. Two very closely related species of chamomile have earned a time-honored place in herbal medicine. German chamomile Matricaria recutita has effects similar to those of Roman or English chamomile Chamaemelum nobile but a less pronounced aroma. Both varieties of this herb have been prized for many centuries—especially brewed as a pleasant-tasting tea—as a remedy for nervous tension, muscle cramps, skin conditions, and digestive upsets in babies, children, and adults. Chamomile is perhaps the most commonly used European herb in herbal medicine today.
Therapeutic Uses Digestive aid Colic Mouth ulcers Eczema A treasured herbal medicine, chamomile has soothed digestive systems and calmed people of all ages for centuries. Chamomile eases bloating and indigestion when taken after meals and can soothe occasional heartburn. Remember Peter Rabbit? A study of colicky babies found that chamomile, in combination with other herbs, was highly effective in reducing crying times when the colicky babies were compared with those in the control group. Chamomile is also popular for alleviating inflammation of the mouth and skin. In a study of patients with chronic mouth ulcers, a remarkable 82 percent rated chamomile extract as excellent for relieving pain.
Compounds in chamomile have been shown to enhance skin healing and to help prevent infection. Applied topically, a proprietary chamomile cream was shown to be as effective as low-dose, over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream for relieving eczema. Chamomile is also found in creams designed to soothe and heal diaper rash, skin irritations, and minor wounds. How to Use Tea: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of herb. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes. The longer it steeps, the more powerful its calming effects. Capsules: to 1, mg dried chamomile flowers taken 2 to 3 times per day. Tincture: 3 to 5 ml taken 2 to 3 times per day. Topical: Creams are available. Use as directed. Precautions Chamomile is very safe. In rare cases, allergic reactions occur, especially in those with severe ragweed allergies.
Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus C haste tree often suffers from mistaken identity. People may do a double take when they first glimpse the leaves of this small tree, as their resemblance to the leaves of marijuana Cannabis sativa is striking. A blooming chaste tree is also frequently thought to be a butterfly bush Buddleia , because both plants produce long clusters of violet flowers beloved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The flowers are followed by small, fleshy fruits that contain dark brown seeds easily mistaken for peppercorns in both appearance and taste. In ancient Greece, chaste tree was thought to calm sexual passion.
It was an important component of festivals held to honor Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and marriage. The vestal virgins of ancient Rome carried twigs of chaste tree. The Catholic Church in medieval Europe later adopted chaste tree as a symbol of purity. Novitiates entering a monastery followed a path strewn with chaste tree blossoms. It is estimated that up to 90 percent of women experience occasional PMS. A 3-month study published in the British Medical Journal evaluated the effectiveness of chaste tree in women with PMS. Chaste tree users showed a significant improvement in PMS symptoms such as irritability, moodiness, anger, headache, and breast fullness.
Overall, the reduction in PMS symptoms was 52 percent for women taking chaste tree versus 24 percent for those taking placebo. Another randomized, placebo-controlled study of chaste tree was conducted in Beijing, China. It involved women with PMS. Women taking a mg chaste tree extract had a significant reduction in PMS symptoms compared with those taking placebo. When the psychological symptoms of PMS are more severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder , the condition is typically treated with antidepressant medication. A randomized, controlled trial found that chaste tree was roughly equivalent to fluoxetine Prozac for improving psychological and physical symptoms. Chaste tree is sometimes recommended for women having difficulty conceiving. Chaste tree extracts, used daily for at least 3 months, have been shown to restore progesterone levels, which may improve female fertility.
However, more investigation needs to be done before recommendations can be made. How to Use Tea: Steep ½ teaspoon of dried chaste tree fruit in 1 cup of hot water for 5 to 7 minutes. Drink 1 cup each morning. Note: The tea is somewhat spicy and acrid in taste. Capsules: to mg of dried chaste tree fruit taken once per day. Tincture: 2 to 3 ml of tincture taken daily each morning. Standardized extract: 20 to 40 mg of chaste tree extract taken once per day. Precautions Chaste tree appears to be extremely well tolerated in clinical trials.
While no adverse effects have been reported in pregnancy, women should consult a health-care provider before using chaste tree for infertility. Chocolate Theobroma cacao F or many people around the world, life without chocolate would be dismal. Satiny dark or creamy, chocolate is a beloved food intimately linked with celebrations, comfort, indulgence, and extravagance. Its source is cacao, a small tree native to Central and South American forests that produces large pods packed with dark brown seeds. From the seeds come fragrant cocoa, luscious chocolate, and creamy cocoa butter. The cultivation of cacao may have originated with the Olmec culture of eastern Mexico more than 3, years ago. The Olmec, and later the Maya and Aztec, fermented, roasted, and then ground cacao seeds into a paste. Mixed with water, chili peppers, cornmeal, and other ingredients, it was whipped into a frothy, spicy chocolate drink. Both the drink and the seeds from which it was made were considered sacred.
Therapeutic Uses Antioxidant Heart health including blood pressure and cholesterol levels Anti-inflammatory As more studies emerge linking chocolate consumption to improved cardiovascular health, it is clear that chocolate is both a food and a medicine—not only good but also good for you. Similar compounds are found in green tea, red wine, and many fruits and vegetables. In humans, these polyphenols are thought to act in several ways. They may stop one of the steps in the development of plaques in coronary arteries by decreasing the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein LDL , or bad, cholesterol deposited there; hence, LDL plaque does not become as firmly established and is less likely to then rupture and clot, causing a heart attack.
These polyphenols also increase the levels of high- density lipoprotein HDL , or good, cholesterol protection against cardiovascular disease. These compounds also are mild inhibitors of platelet activity, thinning blood in an action similar to that of aspirin. Another interesting component of chocolate is cocoa butter. By weight, much of chocolate is cocoa butter. In combination these fats seem to balance the benefit to the heart and cholesterol levels. How to Use Choose a dark chocolate of at least 70 percent cacao to maximize the polyphenol content—and the medicinal benefits—of this tasty treat. Precautions Due to the small amount of caffeine it contains, along with a related compound, theobromine, chocolate can be stimulating, making it hard to fall asleep after a late-night snack. The fat content of chocolate carries a calorie-heavy punch, so eating too much chocolate can add up. Also, as the percentage of cacao in chocolate drops, it is replaced with milk fats that diminish the benefits of cacao butter and bind healthy polyphenols, making them less absorbable.
Cinnamon Cinnamomum verum T he warm, sweet fragrance of cinnamon is unmistakable, evoking visions of hot cinnamon rolls and mulled cider. True cinnamon Cinnamomum verum is native to the island of Sri Lanka. Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon C. cassia , is a close relative cultivated in Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. Both varieties come from the fragrant inner bark of a tree belonging to the laurel family. Cinnamon was a precious commodity that was traded extensively throughout the ancient world. The Egyptians prized it as an essential ingredient in embalming mixtures used to perfume and preserve the dead. Moses of the Old Testament added it to a holy oil for anointing.
In Rome during the first century A. Only the very wealthy in medieval Europe could afford this expensive spice, for which demand was high and supply low. A desire to monopolize the cinnamon trade prompted European expansion into Asia in the 16th and 17th centuries. Eventually, cinnamon became more widely available and affordable. Therapeutic Uses Diabetes Cinnamon may be especially important to people with diabetes. Mainly the bark is used medicinally. A polyphenol compound—with the tongue-twisting name methylhydroxychalcone—is found in cassia cinnamon. The compound seems to affect insulin receptors and aid in the formation of glycogen, or stored sugar.
Cassia cinnamon has been studied in clinical trials, primarily by looking at fasting blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Although one study found improvements in fasting blood sugar as much as 29 percent in some cases and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes, other studies have found no effect. How to Use Powder: For diabetics, powdered cinnamon spice is an option—but for positive effects on blood sugar levels it is necessary to use approximately 1 teaspoon daily. The common spice purchased in grocery stores is not necessarily cassia cinnamon. Capsule: Cinnamon capsules range in dose and suggested use; studies on type 1 and 2 diabetics used 1 to 6 g cinnamon a day, taken in divided doses.
Precautions Cinnamon is well tolerated, though the volatile oil can cause a skin rash. Cassia and other cinnamons contain small amounts of coumarin; blood-thinning and liver problems generally occur with this compound only if large amounts are taken over long periods. To be safe, caution is advised for anyone with liver problems. Due to its blood-thinning effects, people should stop taking cinnamon in quantities greater than use as a spice at least one week prior to surgery. Medicinal doses are not recommended during pregnancy. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels in diabetics is warranted to avoid unsafe lowering of blood sugar. Cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon R uby red and exceedingly tart, the American cranberry is native to the swamps and bogs of northeastern North America. It can still be found growing wild in parts of its native range, which extends from eastern Canada south to the mountains of Georgia and west as far as Minnesota.
Most of the cranberries that now find their way into foods and drinks—and grace millions of Thanksgiving tables—are cultivated on large commercial farms. Cranberry shares the genus Vaccinium with a number of other popular berries, including blueberry, huckleberry, and bilberry. The word cranberry is probably derived from crane berry, a term coined by Dutch and German colonists either because the flowers looked to them like the head and neck of a crane or because cranes flocked to cranberry bogs when the fruit was ripe. Therapeutic Uses Bladder infections prevention The herbal remedy most associated with maintaining a healthy urinary tract is the delicious, native North American cranberry.
Originally it was thought that cranberry prevented urinary tract infections by acidifying the urine; however, scientists have shown that compounds known as proanthocyanidins prevent harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli from adhering to the cells that line the bladder and urethra. This is good news, given that E. coli is responsible for 90 percent of all urinary tract infections. In , researchers reviewed 7 studies of cranberry juice along with 4 studies of cranberry extract tablets. This research is significant, especially given the statistic that roughly 25 percent of all women will have a recurrent urinary tract infection in their lifetimes.
While the evidence is very strong for the use of cranberry to prevent urinary tract infections, there is, on the other hand, very little evidence that it is an effective treatment once a urinary tract infection is contracted. The best treatment for an acute bladder infection is antibiotics. Cranberry juice or tablets can also be a very effective urinary deodorant for those who are incontinent. How to Use Juice: Cranberry juice is an easy and tasty way to prevent urinary tract infections. One well-designed study used 10 ounces per day of Ocean Spray cranberry juice. Extract: Cranberry extract in tablet form has been shown to be as effective, better tolerated, less expensive, and lower in calories when compared with the juice. The dose of concentrated juice extract is to mg, taken twice a day. Precautions Given the widespread use of cranberry by the general public, it is safe to say that there are virtually no adverse effects associated with its use.
Cranberry is safe during pregnancy and lactation, and it is safe for children. Although several case reports have indicated a concern for a potential interaction between cranberry juice and warfarin, used to prevent blood clots, studies in humans have documented no adverse interactions. Dong Quai Angelica sinensis D ong quai, also called Chinese angelica, is a member of the celery family native to cold, mountainous regions of central China. It has been used in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese traditional medicine—as well as in cooking—for millennia. He sets out for the mountains, where he hopes his ability to survive in the wild will attest to his strength and resourcefulness. Before he leaves, the man tells his devoted wife that if he has not returned after three years, she should consider him dead and take another husband.
And that is precisely what happens. Shortly after the wife remarries, however, the man returns. Heartbroken, she falls deathly ill. He prepares it as a medicine and gives it to his wife, and she is fully restored to health. Dong quai is one of the most widely prescribed herbs in Chinese medicine and is used—typically in combination with other herbs—primarily to treat health problems in women. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as female ginseng. It gained popularity in the West in the late s when Merck introduced Eumenol, an extract of dong quai, to Europe to treat gynecological complaints. Studies suggest that dong quai may have weak estrogenic activity, and it is often recommended for symptom relief in menopause. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of 71 postmenopausal women, however, dong quai was no better than placebo at reducing hot flashes.
This study was widely criticized for using dong quai by itself instead of in combination with other herbs, which is how it is used in traditional Chinese medicine. When an herbal mixture containing Angelica sinensis root, Paeonia lactiflora root, Ligusticum rhizome, Atractylodes rhizome, Alisma orientalis rhizome, and Wolfiporia cocos was used in a study of menopausal women, it reportedly reduced hot flashes by 70 percent. Herbal combinations are the rule rather than the exception in many traditional systems of medicine, and clinical trials using just one herb may erroneously lead us to judge an herb as ineffective. Dong quai has been used in combination with astragalus A. membranaceus to tone and strengthen the kidneys, as well as to enhance the immune system.
In one study, this combination significantly reduced the deterioration of renal function and damage in animals with chronic kidney damage. Dong quai and other Angelica species are known to contain psoralen, which is sometimes used in combination with ultraviolet therapy as a treatment for psoriasis. Studies have shown that this approach improves psoriasis in 40 to 66 percent of patients. How to Use Tea: Simmer 1 to 2 teaspoons root in 1 cup water for 5 to 7 minutes. Drink 1 cup, 2 to 3 times per day. Capsules: 1 g, taken 2 to 3 times per day. Tincture: 3 to 5 ml, taken 2 to 3 times per day. Use should be avoided during pregnancy. The psoralen in dong quai could, in theory, cause photosensitivity. Echinacea Echinacea purpurea, E.
angustifolia, E. pallida N o sunny perennial border or herb garden is complete without echinacea, a robust and distinctive wildflower native exclusively to North America. The herb was something of a universal remedy to Indians of the Great Plains and neighboring regions. It was used for more therapeutic purposes than almost any other herb. Therapeutic Uses Colds and flu Wounds Echinacea is one of the best-studied herbs in herbal medicine today. It has gained a reputation for decreasing the severity and length of the common cold.
It has been shown to have numerous effects on the immune system—from increased antibody responses to elevated interferon levels for fighting viruses to stimulation of white blood cells to work harder to fight infection. There are several chemical compounds in echinacea that vary among the three species of the plant, plant parts, and extraction techniques: Polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and alkylamides all have medicinal effects that boost the immune system and inhibit viruses and bacteria. Researchers continue to investigate how echinacea works. In order to see benefits, take adequate doses of good product at the first sign of illness. Tincture: When coming down with a cold, take either a tincture of echinacea root or the expressed juice from fresh E. purpurea aboveground parts stabilized in alcohol. Every 2 hours, take 1 to 2 ml directly or diluted in water. Capsule: The dose varies with each echinacea product, depending on the plant part used and the species. Precautions Anyone with an autoimmune condition must exercise caution in taking an immune-boosting herb like echinacea.
Echinacea may inhibit certain liver enzymes, theoretically increasing blood levels of medications such as itraconazole for fungal infections , lovastatin for lowering cholesterol , and fexofenadine for allergies. Therefore, it is important to be careful when taking echinacea with these and other medications, including birth control pills. A rare allergic reaction can occur in people who are allergic to other plants in the Asteraceae daisy family. Some people experience very mild stomach upset or dizziness. High doses of echinacea can cause nausea. Prized as a vegetable, a condiment, and a medicine, garlic has been part of human culture since ancient times in both the East and the West. First cultivated perhaps more than 7, years ago, this herb was long thought to impart strength and stamina. The original Olympic athletes in Greece ate garlic before competitions, possibly making it one of the earliest performance- enhancing substances. Widely used in spells and charms, garlic was believed to protect against all forms of evil, including witches and, more famously, vampires.
Medicinally, garlic has long been revered for its powers, particularly in treating infections. Therapeutic Uses Diarrhea Coughs and colds Heart health Garlic is a key ingredient in many ethnic cuisines and has a cherished history in herbal medicine. It also has a stunning reputation for fighting off infections, especially in the gut and lungs. With the growing problem of antibiotic resistance which occurs when bacteria and parasites are no longer vulnerable to antibiotics , garlic could be critical. Albert Schweitzer relied on garlic to treat amoebic dysentery for years in Africa. Fresh garlic also impairs many organisms that cause colds and pneumonia. In fact, a preliminary study indicated that taking a garlic supplement helped prevent the common cold.
Garlic not only helps fight infection but also may reduce the risk of some cancers. In , the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported results of a population-based study showing reduced risk of prostate cancer for men with a high dietary intake of garlic and scallions. Garlic also protects the gastrointestinal tract. In seven studies evaluating garlic consumption, those who ate the most raw and cooked garlic had the lowest risk of colorectal cancer. Multiple studies have found that aged garlic extracts prevent or reduce gastrointestinal toxicity resulting from methotrexate, a drug often prescribed for autoimmune conditions. There are also good reasons to include garlic in a heart-healthy diet. It helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure, though its effects are mild.
Garlic also makes platelets a little less sticky, thus reducing the risk of clots. Raw garlic is probably the optimal form. Crush a couple cloves and put in olive oil, add a dash of lemon, and toss over a salad. Capsules: If buying garlic in capsule form, look for products standardized to allicin, a key ingredient. Research suggests garlic products providing 4 to 8 mg allicin daily are optimal. Precautions Garlic is safe and well tolerated in the regular diet. Garlic can also interfere with medications used to treat HIV infection.
Ginger Zingiber officinale G inger is native to Asia, where it has been used as a spice for at least 4, years. Its intensely clean, slightly sweet, zesty heat is an essential element in everything from Indian curries and Thai stir-fries to gingerbread and ginger ale. Its tuberous underground stems are the part of ginger used in cooking and in herbal medicine, in which ginger is prized as an aid to digestion and a remedy for stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea. Therapeutic Uses Motion sickness Morning sickness Nausea and vomiting Inflammation Coughs and colds In herbal medicine, ginger is prized for treating indigestion and nausea.
Scientific study has strongly confirmed this traditional use. Many studies in humans have shown that ginger eases nausea and reduces vomiting related to pregnancy, motion sickness, and chemotherapy. A National Cancer Institute study found that if patients took 0. Ginger is being investigated for reducing the inflammation and pain of arthritis. Studies in humans have shown that ginger relieves osteoarthritis pain in the knees better than placebo but not as well as ibuprofen. Sip a cup of hot ginger tea on a cold winter night and you will appreciate the warming properties of ginger, as it improves circulation by gently opening blood vessels in the feet and hands.
Ginger tea not only warms your toes but also may keep you from getting sick. Compounds in ginger have been shown to destroy many of the viruses that cause the common cold! How to Use Fresh ginger tea: Slice 1 inch of fresh ginger rhizome into small pieces. Simmer in 2 cups water on low heat for 15 minutes. Drink 1 to 3 cups per day for coughs and colds and to enhance circulation. Dried ginger tea: Pour 1 cup boiling water over ¼ to ½ teaspoon ginger powder and steep for 10 minutes. Pour liquid tea off and discard powder. Capsules: Take to mg 2 to 3 times per day. Extracts: Concentrated extracts are typically used for osteoarthritis. Precautions Adding ginger to the diet is safe for young and old. Ginger may cause mild heartburn in some. Pregnant women should not take more than 1 g of dried ginger per day.
Do not combine high doses of ginger with anticoagulant drugs blood thinners without medical supervision. Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba I n rock layers some million years old, scientists have unearthed fossils of ancient trees with delicately veined, fan-shaped leaves that are deeply notched to form two halves, or lobes. Some of these fossils are essentially identical to the leaves of a living tree known as Ginkgo biloba. It is the only surviving member of the Ginkgo genus, a sort of living fossil that survived into modern times in a remote corner of southeastern China. Buddhist monks began cultivating ginkgo there in the 11th century, when ginkgo was revered as a sacred plant and grown for its peculiar fleshy seeds.
Ginkgo leaves and seeds have been used in traditional Chinese medicine since the 15th century and probably were used much earlier in folk medicine. Therapeutic Uses Antioxidant Mental health Circulation Perhaps our oldest known tree, ginkgo and its leaves have been an herbal remedy for many centuries. Ginkgo contains potent antioxidants called glycosides, which protect nerve cells, and terpene lactones, which reduce inflammation. Ginkgo is used for poor circulation and for reducing the pain of peripheral vascular disease. However, studies investigating these effects show only modest benefit over placebo. Ginkgo is widely used in Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States for the prevention and treatment of dementia. Studies also show that these extracts modestly improve age-related memory impairment which is much less serious than dementia. Newer studies published in the U. have not been as encouraging. A study published in the journal Neurology in did not show that GBE prevented cognitive decline in elderly people with normal cognitive function.
However, among the people who actually took ginkgo as directed, memory loss was slowed. A much larger study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in also failed to demonstrate that taking GBE mg twice a day prevented dementia in adults ranging in age from 72 to 96 with normal brain function or mild impairment. Likewise, a subsequent analysis published in the same journal in did not show a significant reduction in cognitive decline. Nevertheless, studies do show that ginkgo improves arterial function. Returning to ancestral traditions is what many people are doing and we want to accompany them on their way. That is why we offer you this collection of books on medicinal plants in PDF format , with very valuable information on their use. However, with the technological advances in food and pharmacy , along with the change in eating habits, the practice of consuming healing herbs was left aside.
Today many want to rescue it and, if you want to know more, our compendium of books on medicinal plants in PDF format, will come in handy. The preparation and consumption of different plants to alleviate ailments is a very old tradition, since nature has always had healing power. Nowadays, there have been studies that contemplate its use for the treatment of specific diseases, although most of them are not conclusive. For the most conservative, the medicinal use of plants should be considered as non-medical treatments, whose efficacy is not proven. However, there is a whole community of researchers and individuals who already use medicinal herbs for specific pathologies. These plants are used for both physical ailments and mood disorders. It is necessary to be well informed of what properties and benefits they provide for each case, since the idea is to use them effectively and appropriately. In general, they are used to prepare infusions.
However, it is also common to include them in food preparations and others for the preparation of supplements. The important thing is to always have the correct information and to consult both the supplier and the doctor you trust. There are more than 20 books of medicinal plants in PDF format that we offer for your research. You can download them for free from this section. Here ends our selection of free Medicinal Plants books in PDF format. We hope you liked it and already have your next book! If you found this list useful, do not forget to share it on your social networks. Do you want more Alternative Therapy books in PDF format? Acupuncture Books. Aromatherapy Books. Auriculotherapy Books. Ayurveda Books. Bach Flower Books. Biodescodification Books.
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Karla Georges , Cheryl Lans. Satu Series Kopet. prisca a. Eric L Yarnell. helen stapleton. divya singh. kouka zidane. Cheryl Lans. dodo fayoum. Samantha Goelz. Sophia Dziegielewski. Nidal Jaradat , Rowa Ramahi. Anabella Farhana. elizabeth A frost. saiko hitsumi. Boletin Latinoamericano Y Del Caribe De Plantas Medicinales Y Aromaticas. Liliana Santos. Pietro Amedeo Modesti. International Journal of Advanced Academic Research. Chinaza G Awuchi. Meika Foster. GODWIN AKPAN. Nancy Turner , Cheryl Lans , Gabriel Brown. Wendy Chao.
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Because everyone is different, we urge you to see a licensed health-care professional to diagnose problems and supervise the use of herbs and dietary supplements to treat individual conditions. The authors and publisher disclaim any liability whatsoever with respect to any loss, injury, or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book. FOREWORD Andrew Weil, M. H erbal remedies have been the mainstay of folk medicine in many cultures throughout history and are still in common use by most people in less developed countries, where pharmaceutical drugs are unavailable or unaffordable. In recent years both the popularity and the use of medicinal herbs have increased greatly in developed nations. The trend is part of a larger sociocultural change that is also responsible for growing interest in complementary and alternative medicine and integrative medicine. Because so little information about botanical medicine is included in the education and training of physicians and pharmacists, those professionals are rarely able to advise patients about the risks, benefits, and proper uses of medicinal herbs or to tell them how to find products of high quality.
Another consequence of that educational deficiency is that physicians and medical scientists in the West tend to be biased against natural remedies, which are ranked less predictable and efficacious than purified compounds and more likely to cause harm than to promote healing. I am trained as a botanist and physician and for many years have practiced and taught integrative medicine to physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical students. I have studied medicinal plants worldwide, and I recommend them to patients more frequently than I prescribe pharmaceutical drugs. In my experience, whole plant preparations are less toxic than their purified, concentrated derivatives and are often both effective and cost-effective for treating common health conditions.
Some medicinal herbs have uses not obtainable from chemical drugs. No available pharmaceutical products have those actions. As consumer demand for herbal products has grown, the marketing of those products has become very big business. It is the manufacturers and distributors of medicinal herbs who provide most of the information that consumers read—in books, magazine articles, and advertisements, as well as on the Internet. This excellent guide is the work of a team of highly qualified botanical and medical experts, including two of my colleagues from the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. The book offers reliable, up-to-date, practical information on some of the most important healing plants and medicinal herbs on the market today. One way to help lower our staggering health-care costs is to reduce dependence on costly, technology-based interventions, including prescription drugs. There is growing recognition that medicinal herbs can play a useful role in the maintenance of health and the management of common health problems.
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