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> From: yogiguruji <yogiguruji@...>

> Subject: [AlternativeAnswers] Winter Herbal Medicine Chest

> AlternativeAnswers

> Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 1:47 PM

> Good Morning!

>

> Winter Herbal Medicine Chest

>

> Several herbs are effective for treating not only the

> symptoms of too

> much winter, but the causes of colds and flu… Impaired

> immunity to

> virus/bacteria, maintaining blood circulation and warmth,

> ensuring

> vitality of the lungs and reducing the build up of

> congestion in the

> body.

>

> Ginger: Ginger is used for the prevention and treatment of

> various

> forms of nausea. These include motion sickness, the nausea

> and

> vomiting of pregnancy (morning sickness), and post-surgical

> nausea.

> Note: If you are pregnant or undergoing surgery, do not

> self-treat

> with ginger except under physician supervision. Weak

> evidence

> suggests ginger might be helpful for osteoarthritis. Ginger

> has been

> suggested as a treatment for numerous other conditions,

> including

> atherosclerosis, migraine headaches, rheumatoid arthritis,

> high

> cholesterol, burns, ulcers, depression, impotence, and

> liver

> toxicity. Stops cough and stops vomiting. In traditional

> Chinese

> medicine, hot ginger tea taken at the first sign of a cold

> is

> believed to offer the possibility of averting the

> infection.

>

>

> Elderflower : Elder flowers are highly effective in

> managing upper

> respiratory congestion and infections. Picked from the

> elder tree in

> mid to late summer, they seem to capture the dry warmth of

> this time

> of year, perfect for drying up that runny or blocked nose.

> These tiny

> pale white flowers have a delicate floral taste and contain

>

> flavonoids and small amounts of mucilage and tannins, a

> perfect

> combination for soothing healing and protecting mucous

> membranes. An

> old tradition was to make fresh Elderflower wine in summer

> ready to

> drink in winter…Food as medicine?!?

>

>

> Yarrow: Yarrow's principle action is on the

> circulation. As the cold

> of winter slows down and redirects blood circulation,

> Yarrow dilates

> blood vessels allowing increased blood flow, oxygen and

> warmth to

> surface tissues (like the skin and mucous membranes). This

> enables

> the immune cells to function at their peak, warding off

> infection and

> keeping channels clear and open. The whole flowering tops

> are used in

> a tea or other forms in mild fevers or minor congestion

> where

> circulation is a concern.

>

>

> Sage: Sage is a most powerful and effective herb for

> treating sore

> throats. The different essential oils in sage exert an

> antiseptic

> effect in the respiratory tract and helps to keep both the

> throat and

> lungs free of infection. The additional effect of

> stimulating

> digestion aids to minimise congestion in other parts of the

> body,

> making fresh sage a valuable ingredient to winter recipes.

>

>

> Rose hips : Rose hips form in Autumn following the rose

> flowers of

> summer. They are the fruit around the rose seed, full of

> nutrients to

> protect the seed during winter until the arrival of

> spring… Let them

> do the same for you. As a rich source of Vitamin C and

> flavonoids

> Rosehips aid with nourishing you for defense against colds

> and flu.

>

>

> 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.

>

>

> Mullein : The leaves of Mullein are used as a soothing

> expectorant,

> facilitating easier removal of lung congestion. This action

> is ideal

> during or after colds where the persistence of dampness or

> mucus

> impairs adequate lung function and clearance. Mullein

> soothes and

> strengthens the mucosal membranes of the respiratory system

> where

> these have been painful, irritated or sore from infection.

>

>

> 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 winter chills. This herb is the best for

> restoring energy

> to the body very quickly.

>

>

> Thyme: The pungent oils found in Thyme are an effective

> anti

> microbial in the treatment of respiratory infections. When

> taking

> Thyme, people often note tasting it on their breath as the

> oils

> permeate through the respiratory system to reduce the

> proliferation

> of viruses during infections. It also warms the digestion

> and reduces

> metabolic congestion, aiding to clear the body of

> conditions for

> infection.

>

>

> 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!

>

>

> Fenugreek: Soothes sore throat pain and coughs. From

> ancient times

> through the late 19th century, fenugreek played a major

> role in

> herbal healing. Then it fell by the wayside. Now things are

> once

> again looking up for the herb whose taste is an odd

> combination of

> bitter celery and maple syrup. Modern scientific research

> has found

> that fenugreek can help reduce cholesterol levels, control

> diabetes

> and minimise the symptoms of menopause. The ancient Greeks

> fed this

> herb to horses and cattle. The Romans then started using

> it, too,

> calling it " Greek hay. " (In Latin, " Greek

> hay " is foenum-graecum, and

> that evolved into " fenugreek. " ) As fenugreek

> spread around the

> ancient Mediterranean, physicians learned that its seeds,

> like many

> seeds, contain a gummy substance called mucilage. Mixed

> with water,

> mucilage expands and becomes a gelatinous soother for

> irritated

> tissues.

>

>

> 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.

>

>

> Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

> http://www.peacefulmind.com/herbology.htm

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