Just Picked This Up

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I was in a minonite store and they had a lot of herb stuff and they

had a bottle of herb mix with the following in it.

" Cider Vineger, Apple Juice, Grape Juice, Star Anise, Black Cohosh,

Black Walnut, Echinacea, Chamomile, Chickweed, Cinnamon, Clove

Ginger, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Licorice, Fenugreek, & Valerian. "

 

Now I know what 99% of this does for me. however my question is is

this mix a good mix for the body and does it have good over all

benefits. I don't know if the ingredients are organic or not but I

believe they may be considering what is on the bottle. The

insturections say to take one ounce a day. it don't taste too bad.

If it has a good benefit I would like to keep it up it is not too

costly it was pritty cheep. I would appreacheate any feedback. Thanks

 

Poneyboy

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RE:I was in a minonite store and they had a lot of

herb stuff and they

had a bottle of herb mix with the following in it.

" Cider Vineger, Apple Juice, Grape Juice, Star Anise,

Black Cohosh,

Black Walnut, Echinacea, Chamomile, Chickweed,

Cinnamon, Clove

Ginger, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Licorice, Fenugreek, &

Valerian. "

 

Sounds like it would calm you, energize you, and kill

worms-- a definite step up from diet pop. What do you

have to lose?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, " Poneyboy "

<poneyboy@t...> wrote:

 

> I was in a menonite store and they had a lot of herb stuff and

they

> had a bottle of herb mix with the following in it.

> " Cider Vineger, Apple Juice, Grape Juice, Star Anise, Black

Cohosh,

> Black Walnut, Echinacea, Chamomile, Chickweed, Cinnamon, Clove

> Ginger, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Licorice, Fenugreek, & Valerian. "

>

> Now I know what 99% of this does for me. however my question is is

> this mix a good mix for the body and does it have good over all

> benefits. I don't know if the ingredients are organic or not but I

> believe they may be considering what is on the bottle.

Poneyboy

 

 

Hi " Poneyboy " ,

 

The traditional Mennonite typically uses more natural methods which

do not involve the use of residues, hormones or Antibiotics in their

crops. I believe that they are quite similar to the Amish in this

respect and I have come to know and trust the Amish label, be it on

their chicken or whatever. When they say their products are hormone,

antibiotic free, it usually is! Although their products do not bear

the 'organic' label, in my opinion, we can thoroughly trust their

methods.

I would like to note as well that this is just one more reason that

we need to make use of these healing herbs. The majority of herbs

are still in the `tamper-free' zone. As of yet, they have not

attempted to genetically `modify' the majority of them.

 

To my knowledge the only ones that are currently " altered " are

*flaxseeds* and *soybeans*, so it really isn't necessary to obtain

herbs as `organics' yet. That day may come though, we never really

know!

Many of the herbs that are so commonly used have much longer root

systems, making them more pure and free from exposure to excessive

groundwater toxins. This makes them much safer to use. I believe the

herbs which are grown in Europe, the teas for example are higher

quality than those which are grown in the U.S. They have much higher

specifications in Switerzerland (for example) than in this country.

Their exposure to 'dioxins' and other contamination is lower as

well, which makes they more safe and effective over the long term.

My favorite company AIM has moved their production to New Zealand

because they felt that their source of barley in North American was

not as pristine as originally thought. This is becoming more and

more common as people realize just how contaminated our soils and

waters are.

The alfalfa plant

a root system that burrows into the ground 15 to 25 ft or more. This

is why alfalfa is so rich in the vitamins and minerals that are

lacking in our more traditional foods, more so than any other

vegetables and fruits even the " organic " ones.

This is even more reason that we should make more use of our healing

herbs because they are typically free and safe from many existing

residues which our traditional foods are exposed to.

 

Although this " formula " may not specifically benefit your kidneys, the

ginger and goldenseal will definitely improve many of your symptoms.

 

Here is a more comprehensive description of the herbs in your

formula taken from James Balch's book, " Prescription for Nutritional

Healing " .

 

 

Star Anise: Aids digestion, clears mucus from air passages, combats

infection, and promotes milk production in nursing mothers.

Good for indigestion and for respiratory infections such as

sinusitis. Also helpful for menopausal symptoms.

 

 

Black Cohosh:

Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduces mucus

production.

Helps cardiovascular and circulatory disorders; induces labor and

aids in childbirth; relieves hot flashes, menstrual cramps and back

pain, morning sickness and pain. Helpful for poisonous snake bites.

Good for arthritis.

 

Black Walnut:

Aids digestion and promotes healing of mouth and throat sores.

Cleansese the body of some types of parasites. Good for bruising,

fungal infection, herpes, poison ivey and warts.

 

Echinacea:

Stimulates white blood cells and has anti-inflammatory and antiviral

properties.

Good for the immune system and the lymphatic system. Useful for

colic, colds, flu and other infectious diseases. Also helpful for

snakebite.

 

Chamomile:

An anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, digestive aid, diuretic

nerve tonic and sleep aid. Helps colitis, diverticulosis, fever,

headaches, and pain. It is a traditional remedy for stress and

anxiety, indigestion and insomnia.

 

Chickweed:

Reduces mucus buildup in the lungs. May lower blood lipids. Useful

for bronchitis, circulatory problems, colds, coughs, skin diseases,

and warts.

A good source of vitamin C and other nutrients.

 

Cinnamon:

Relieves diarrhea and nausea, conteracts congestion; aids in the

peripheral circulation of the blood. Warms the body and enhances

digestion, especially the metabolism of fats. Also fights fungal

infections. Useful for digestive problems, diabetes, weight loss,

yeast infection, and uterine hemorraging.

 

Clove:

Has antiseptic and antiparasitic properties and acts as a digestive

aid.Essential oil is applied topically for relief of gum, mouth pain.

 

Ginger:

Cleanses the colon, reduces spasms and cramps, and stimulating

circulation. A strong antioxidant and effective antimicrobial agent

for sores and wounds. Useful for bowel disorders, circulatory

problems, fever, hot flashes, indigesion morning sickness, motion

sickness, nausea and vomiting.

 

Ginseng:

Promotes lung functioning. Useful for bronchitis, circulatory

problems, and infertility.

 

Goldenseal:

Acts as an antibiotic, cleanses the body, has anti-inflammatory and

antibacterial properties, increases the effectiveness of insulin,

and strengthens the immune system.

Promotes functioning capacity of the colon, liver, pancreas, spleen,

and lymphatic and respiratory systmes.Cleanses mucus membranes,

counters infection, improves digestion, and regulates menses.

Also decreases uterine bleeding, reduces blood pressure, and

stimulates the central nervous system. Good for inflammation,

ulcers, and any infectious disease, as well as for disorders

affecting the bladder, prostate, stomach or vagina. Used at the

first sign of possible symptoms, it can stop a cold, flu, or sore

throat from developing.

 

Licorice:

Cleanses the colon, decreases muscular spasms, increases the

fluidity of mucus in the lungs and bronchial tubes and promtoes

adrenal gland function. Has estrogen and progesterone-like effects.

Also stimulates the production of interferon. beneficial for

allergic disorders

Asthma, chronic fatigue, depression, emphysema, fever,

Herpesvirus infection, hypoglycemia, and inflammatory bowel

disorders.

Deglycyrrhizinated licorice amy stimulate natural defense mechanisms

that prevent the occurance of ulcers by increasing the amount of

mucus- secreting cells in the digestive tract.

This improves the quality of mucus, lengthens intestinal cell life,

and enhances microcirculation in the gastrointestinal lining.

 

Fenugreek:

Acts as a bulk laxative, lubricates the intestines, and reduces

fever. Good for the eyes. Helps asthma and sinus problems by

reducing mucus. Good for inflammation and lung disorders.

Balch does not list this, fenugreek is beneficial for controlling

glucose levels and diabetes prevention.

 

Valerian:

Improves circulation and acts as a sedative.Reduces mucus from colds.

Good for anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, insomnia, irritable

bowel syndrome,

Menstrual cramps, muscle cramps, nervousness, pain, spasms, stress,

and ulcers.

 

 

Mrs. JoAnn Guest

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Thanks JoAnn for this very informative list. I told my wife also. It looks like

she will benefit from it also. Although we got it in a Mennonite store the

bottle says Amish made on it. I also get my black strap molasses from there

which is made in the community up there. I take a little of it each day. They

have a lot of products up there that I have wondered about if they were organic

but since u brought out that point about the Amish and Mennonite using all

natural and not adding anything I will trust it more. again thanks for posting

all this info. by the way when I started a change a life 1.5 years ago when I

first found this list and decided to clean up my life and start using herbs and

eating better (before I thought herbs were only for the weird and I was only

into meds) I weighed 262lbs, now I weigh 195lbs and I'm still slowly losing a

little at a time and keeping it off. so changing ur life speaks volumes here.

 

 

Poneyboy

 

" The Needs of the Many Outweigh the

Needs of the Few...or the One. "

Spock Star Trek II The Wrath of Kahn

 

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JoAnn Guest

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:29 PM

Re: Just Picked This Up

 

 

 

Hi " Poneyboy " ,

 

The traditional Mennonite typically uses more natural methods which

do not involve the use of residues, hormones or Antibiotics in their

crops. I believe that they are quite similar to the Amish in this

respect and I have come to know and trust the Amish label, be it on

their chicken or whatever. When they say their products are hormone,

antibiotic free, it usually is! Although their products do not bear

the 'organic' label, in my opinion, we can thoroughly trust their

methods.

I would like to note as well that this is just one more reason that

we need to make use of these healing herbs. The majority of herbs

are still in the `tamper-free' zone. As of yet, they have not

attempted to genetically `modify' the majority of them.

 

 

Star Anise: Aids digestion, clears mucus from air passages, combats

infection, and promotes milk production in nursing mothers.

Good for indigestion and for respiratory infections such as

sinusitis. Also helpful for menopausal symptoms.

 

 

Black Cohosh:

Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduces mucus

production.

Helps cardiovascular and circulatory disorders; induces labor and

aids in childbirth; relieves hot flashes, menstrual cramps and back

pain, morning sickness and pain. Helpful for poisonous snake bites.

Good for arthritis.

 

Black Walnut:

Aids digestion and promotes healing of mouth and throat sores.

Cleansese the body of some types of parasites. Good for bruising,

fungal infection, herpes, poison ivey and warts.

 

Echinacea:

Stimulates white blood cells and has anti-inflammatory and antiviral

properties.

Good for the immune system and the lymphatic system. Useful for

colic, colds, flu and other infectious diseases. Also helpful for

snakebite.

 

Chamomile:

An anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, digestive aid, diuretic

nerve tonic and sleep aid. Helps colitis, diverticulosis, fever,

headaches, and pain. It is a traditional remedy for stress and

anxiety, indigestion and insomnia.

 

Chickweed:

Reduces mucus buildup in the lungs. May lower blood lipids. Useful

for bronchitis, circulatory problems, colds, coughs, skin diseases,

and warts.

A good source of vitamin C and other nutrients.

 

Cinnamon:

Relieves diarrhea and nausea, conteracts congestion; aids in the

peripheral circulation of the blood. Warms the body and enhances

digestion, especially the metabolism of fats. Also fights fungal

infections. Useful for digestive problems, diabetes, weight loss,

yeast infection, and uterine hemorraging.

 

Clove:

Has antiseptic and antiparasitic properties and acts as a digestive

aid.Essential oil is applied topically for relief of gum, mouth pain.

 

Ginger:

Cleanses the colon, reduces spasms and cramps, and stimulating

circulation. A strong antioxidant and effective antimicrobial agent

for sores and wounds. Useful for bowel disorders, circulatory

problems, fever, hot flashes, indigesion morning sickness, motion

sickness, nausea and vomiting.

 

Ginseng:

Promotes lung functioning. Useful for bronchitis, circulatory

problems, and infertility.

 

Goldenseal:

Acts as an antibiotic, cleanses the body, has anti-inflammatory and

antibacterial properties, increases the effectiveness of insulin,

and strengthens the immune system.

Promotes functioning capacity of the colon, liver, pancreas, spleen,

and lymphatic and respiratory systmes.Cleanses mucus membranes,

counters infection, improves digestion, and regulates menses.

Also decreases uterine bleeding, reduces blood pressure, and

stimulates the central nervous system. Good for inflammation,

ulcers, and any infectious disease, as well as for disorders

affecting the bladder, prostate, stomach or vagina. Used at the

first sign of possible symptoms, it can stop a cold, flu, or sore

throat from developing.

 

Licorice:

Cleanses the colon, decreases muscular spasms, increases the

fluidity of mucus in the lungs and bronchial tubes and promtoes

adrenal gland function. Has estrogen and progesterone-like effects.

Also stimulates the production of interferon. beneficial for

allergic disorders

Asthma, chronic fatigue, depression, emphysema, fever,

Herpesvirus infection, hypoglycemia, and inflammatory bowel

disorders.

Deglycyrrhizinated licorice amy stimulate natural defense mechanisms

that prevent the occurance of ulcers by increasing the amount of

mucus- secreting cells in the digestive tract.

This improves the quality of mucus, lengthens intestinal cell life,

and enhances microcirculation in the gastrointestinal lining.

 

Fenugreek:

Acts as a bulk laxative, lubricates the intestines, and reduces

fever. Good for the eyes. Helps asthma and sinus problems by

reducing mucus. Good for inflammation and lung disorders.

Balch does not list this, fenugreek is beneficial for controlling

glucose levels and diabetes prevention.

 

Valerian:

Improves circulation and acts as a sedative.Reduces mucus from colds.

Good for anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, insomnia, irritable

bowel syndrome,

Menstrual cramps, muscle cramps, nervousness, pain, spasms, stress,

and ulcers.

 

 

Mrs. JoAnn Guest

mrsjoguest

www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Genes.html