hi, new here...suggestions on herbs for gastrointestinal

February 23, 2005

Hi Im looking for advise on herbs for constipation (I have celiac

disease and often get constipation). I am currently using with

success slippery elm bark, mullein, lobelia and comfrey root. I dont

like Senna, and I have also used Cascara sagrada once and it seemed

to be fine.

I am looking for herbs that will help the gastrointestinal tract, as

that is the area of my body that is quite damaged (the small

intestine to be specific).

I also take a drink of slippery elm and licorish root to sooth my

intestines when they hurt. It works really nicely.

Any suggestions will be welcomed.

Leisa

February 23, 2005

Leisa-

You are on the right track!! Look in the files section, for this group, under Doc Ian Shillington ND, then look for Intestinal Cleanses #1 and #2.....These have similar herbs to what you are using but others you are not. (I posted these formulas below, but I would get familiar will the files section b/c it is awesome!!)

You can make these formulas on your own. I would start using Intestinal Cleanse #1 formula as soon as possible. This will greatly aid your constipation. (Also you can add a handful of flax seeds to help this)

Then once you are going 2-4 times a day, start on intestinal cleanse #2. Do this 5 times a day. Make sure you are drinking plenty of fresh pure water and also keep taking intestinal cleanse #1. You can do this part for 1-2 weeks......Also you need to look at your diet. The more raw fruits and vegetables you eat the better. This will also help with constipation and intestinal stuff. Also you can include one full pineapple a day to your routine, which will give you plenty of fiber. This always makes me go a lot.

Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions.

Rob

Intestinal Cleanse #1 Formula One part by volume of each of the following: Curacao Aloe Leaf (Aloe Spicata)Cape Alow Leaf (Aloe Ferox)Senna Leaf and PodCascara Sagrada Aged BarkBarberry Root BarkGinger RootGarlic BulbHabanero PepperWormwoodBlack Walnut Hulls All of the above should be finely powdered, thoroughly mixed and encapsulated.(Sometimes the Aloe Spicata or Ferox are hard to come by and each of these can be substituted with 1 part Buckthorn Bark or 2 parts Turkey Rhubarb) Intestinal Cleanse #2 Formula (each part by volume) 2 parts Flax Seed (course ground)2 parts Apple Fruit Pectin2 parts Bentonite Clay (Aztec)3.5 parts Psyllium Seeds3.5 parts Psyllium Husks1 part Fennel Seed1 part Activated Willow Charcoal1 part Marshmallow Root1 part Slippery Elm Inner Bark All the above are finely powdered with the exception of the Flax seeds, then well mixted and put in a jar. Love, Doc

IMPORTANT NOTE: Intestinal Cleanse #1 stimulates peristalsis or the muscular movement of the colon. If a person has Colitis, an ulcerated colon, Crohn’s Disease, an irritated, aggravated, or inflamed bowel or 3 or 4 bowel movements a day with some diarrhea, they do not need to stimulate peristalsis so they do not need to use Intestinal Cleanse #1. They want to soothe and clean so they do Intestinal Cleanse #2 ONLY. This formula will firm up the feces and give great relief to the bowel. Possibly at some future date, Intestinal Cleanse #1 may be needed by the above people. Intestinal Cleanse #1 Therapeutic action: This stimulating tonic is both cleansing, healing and strengthening to the entire gastro-intestinal system. It stimulates your peristaltic action (the muscular movement of the colon) and over time strengthens the muscles of the large intestine, halts putrefaction and disinfects, soothes and heals the mucous membrane lining of your entire digestive tract. This herbal tonic also improves digestion, relieves gas and cramps, increases the flow of bile which, in turn, cleans the gallbladder, bile ducts and liver, destroys Candida albicans overgrowth and promotes a healthy intestinal flora, destroys and expels intestinal parasites, increases gastrointestinal circulation and is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. Ingredients: Curacao and Cape Aloe leaf (Aloe spicatal and ferox), Senna leaves and pods (Cassia officinalis), Cascara Sagrada aged bark (Rhanmus purshiana), Barberry rootbark (Berberis vulgaris), Ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinalis), Garlic bulb (Allium sativum ) and African Bird Pepper (Capsicum africana). Intestinal Cleanse #1 Plus also contains Wormwood, and Black Walnut hulls. Contra-indications: Do not use during pregnancy without the guidance of a health care professional. Dosage: Start with only one capsule of this formula during or just after dinner. This Formula works best when taken with food, The next morning you should notice an increase in your bowel action and in the amount of fecal matter that you eliminate. The consistency should also be softer. If you do not notice any difference in your bowel behavior today or the difference wasn't dramatic, then tonight increase your dosage to two capsules. You can continue to increase your dosage every evening by one capsule until you notice a dramatic difference in the way your bowel works. There is no limit. Most people need only 2-3 capsules but a few have needed over 30 capsules. It has taken most of us years to create a sluggish bowel, so let us be patient for a few days and increase by one capsule each day only. This formula can be taken for a week, a month or the rest of your life. Continue to use this formula until you are having one bowel movement each day for every meal you eat, between 2 and 4 bowel movements a day are normal. Considering all the disease and death we have because of retained fecal matter, I wouldn't worry about taking too much of this formula. Take this formula for one week before you start Intestinal Cleanse #2. (See important note above for exceptions.) Most people will get the desired result on 1-5 capsules, however, there are cases where it took over 30 capsules to achieve a bowel movement for every meal. For those people who need over 5 capsules, continue to add 1 capsule each day and when you find your dosage, continue that number for 2-3 days before starting Intestinal Cleanse #2. This way you will be certain that your #1 dosage is correct. Note: You continue on your Intestinal Cleanse #1 when you start Intestinal Cleanse #2. Intestinal Cleanse #2 Therapeutic Action: This cleansing and soothing formula is to be used in conjunction with Intestinal Cleanse #1. This formula is a strong purifier and intestinal vacuum that will draw old fecal matter off the walls of your colon and out of any bowel pockets. It will also draw out poisons, toxins, heavy metals such as mercury and lead, and even remove 3,000 known drug residues and radioactive material such as strontium 90. Its natural mucilaginous properties will soften old hardened fecal matter for easy removal and also make it an excellent remedy for any inflammation in the stomach and intestines. Ingredients: Organic Flax seed (Linum usitatissimum), Apple Fruit Pectin, Pharmaceutical Grade Bentonite Clay, Psyllium seed and husk (Plantago Species), Wildcrafted Slippery Elm inner bark (Ulmus flilva), Organic Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis), Organic Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare ) and Activated Willow charcoal (Salix alba). Dosage: Take this formula 5 to 6 times each day (every 3 hours on the average) for 5 to 6 days (finish the jar of powder and/or bag of capsules within the week). One hour after your morning nutritional drink (SuperFood), mix 1 heaping teaspoon (= 8 capsules) of Intestinal Cleanse #2 powder with 8 ounces of diluted juice or take 8 capsules with your 8 oz. of juice. The powder mixes best if you shake it in a small jar. Do the same ½ hour before lunch, between lunch and dinner, ½ hour before dinner and 1 hour before bed, so that you are consuming a minimum total of 5 heaping teaspoons (40 capsules) each day. DURING OR AFTER DINNER, TAKE YOUR INTESTINAL CLEANSE #1 CAPSULES AS USUAL. WHEN YOU START INTESTINAL CLEANSE #2 INCREASE YOUR REGULAR DOSAGE OF INTESTINAL CLEANSE #1 BY 1 ADDITIONAL CAP, OR MORE IF NECESSARY TO HAVE SUFFICIENT BOWEL MOVEMENTS. It is helpful to drink additional liquid after each dose of Intestinal Cleanse #2, at least 8 ounces. You will notice parasites being removed, casing of old fecal matter coming out, and mucus. If you take the number two formula erratically or once or twice a day, this will not happen. Do it exactly as above.

leisamarie7 [leisamarie7]Wednesday, February 23, 2005 3:00 PMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - hi, new here...suggestions on herbs for gastrointestinalHi Im looking for advise on herbs for constipation (I have celiac disease and often get constipation). I am currently using with success slippery elm bark, mullein, lobelia and comfrey root. I dont like Senna, and I have also used Cascara sagrada once and it seemed to be fine.I am looking for herbs that will help the gastrointestinal tract, as that is the area of my body that is quite damaged (the small intestine to be specific).I also take a drink of slippery elm and licorish root to sooth my intestines when they hurt. It works really nicely.Any suggestions will be welcomed.LeisaFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington