Spring Herbal Medicine Chest

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Spring Herbal Medicine Chest

 

Good Morning!

 

Spring brings cleansing and rejuvenation. Most often the liver is

the target of a cleansing herbal regimen, since the liver is one of

the most important organs in the body. It processes our hormones,

contributes to proper digestion, cleanses the body of toxins, and

many other important duties. A good cleansing regimen, however, will

also cleanse and support other vital organs, such as heart, kidneys,

blood, and digestive system. It will also do wonderful things for

your spirit! It is vital to consume lots of water, with lemon is

ideal, and get fresh air to flush these toxins out of your system.

 

 

DANDELION ROOT: Dandelion Root can be made into a bitter tea (don't

sweeten it, the bitterness is how it works – you'll get use to it)

as an excellent tonic for the liver and blood purifier. Dandelion

roots are very high in vitamins and minerals. The common dandelion

is an unusually nutritious food. Its leaves contain substantial

levels of vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron,

magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium,

boron, and silicon. Worldwide, the root of the dandelion has been

used for the treatment of a variety of liver and gallbladder

problems. Other historical uses of the root and leaves include the

treatment of breast diseases, water retention, digestive problems,

joint pain, fever, and skin diseases. The most active constituents

in dandelion appear to be eudesmanolide and germacranolide,

substances unique to this herb.

 

 

MILK THISTLE: Milk Thistle is the best in cleaning our blood and

liver and is a traditional way to get our health back on track and

revitalize and nourish our entire internal ecological system from

the ravages of winter. Milk Thistle is an excellent cleansers for

the liver. Cleansing is one of the more important roles of Milk

Thistle as it helps to prevent a host of problems our bodies can

acquire from internal and external toxic overload.

 

 

BURDOCK ROOT : Burdock root helps to purify blood and restore the

liver to aid in a restful sleep. Helps to reduce build up of toxins

in the skin resulting in boils. helps gallbladder functions and

stimulates the immune system. Seed forms are also used.

 

 

NETTLE: Nettles are invaluable as a food, rich in vitamins and

minerals. Only the young, tender tips are suitable for cooking, the

stalks and lower leaves are not edible. They can be cooked then

pureed for soup or vegetable accompaniment. Nettles make a valuable

tonic after the winter and are an excellent remedy for Anaemia,

their vitamin C content ensures that the iron they contain is

properly absorbed. Nettles increase the quality of the blood helping

to give a healthy glow to the skin.

 

 

YELLOW DOCK : Yellow Dock is applicable to all the purposes for

which the other species are used. The root has laxative, alterative

and mildly tonic action, and can be freely used as a tonic and

laxative in rheumatism, bilious complaints and as an astringent in

piles, bleedings of the lungs, etc. It is largely prescribed for

diseases of the blood, from a spring eruption, to scurvy, scrofula

and chronic skin diseases. It is also useful in jaundice and as a

tonic to the stomach and the system generally. It has an action on

the bowels very similar to that of Rhubarb, being perhaps a little

less active, but operating without pain or uneasiness. Rumicin is

the active principle of the Yellow Dock, and from the root,

containing Chrysarobin, a dried extract is prepared officially, of

which from 1 to 4 grains may be given for a dose in a pill. This is

useful for relieving a congested liver, as well as for scrofulous

skin diseases.

 

 

ECHINACEA : First used by the Indigenous North Americans who

harvested the plants for extensive use in the treatment of

infectious wounds and burns or eruptive skin complaints. It enhances

the phagocytic activity of white blood cells- identifying and

retiring bacterial, viral and fungal infections, in addition to the

clearance of these from the lymphatic system. Higher doses are often

used for affecting acute immune responses.

 

 

ASTRAGALUS : To be used after colds or infection to rebuild

immunity, Astragalus is a sweet tasting herb effective in restoring

both resilience to future respiratory infections, and efficiency of

metabolism to ensure optimal nutrition for immune reserves to fight

off those spring colds. This herb is the best for restoring energy

to the body very quickly.

 

 

GARLIC : Garlic was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, chewed by

Greek Olympian athletes and thought to be essential for keeping

vampires at bay! But it is also good for zapping bacteria, keeping

your heart healthy, warding off coughs and colds. Garlic is an

antibiotic that can actually kill infecting bacteria and at the same

time protect the body from the poisons that are causing the

infection. It is known that the most sensitive bacterium to garlic

is the deadly Bacillus anthracis which produces the poison anthrax.

Even the forefather of antibiotic medicine Louis Pasteur

acknowledged garlic to be as effective as penicillin and late

studies showed similar activity to a more modern antibiotic,

chloramphenicol. Even the blood of garlic eaters can kill bacteria

and it is also reported that the vapour from freshly cut garlic can

kill bacteria at a distance of 20 cms!

 

 

MARSHMALLOW : Marshmallow stimulates the immune system and the

production of white blood cells. It also soothes inflammation, slows

production of mucus, and reduces sugar levels in the body.

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, L.Ac, MSTOM

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