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Shocking Rise in Children Being Diagnosed with Autism
Previously considered a rare condition, autism is increasing at an alarming rate. Many physicians across the United states and in other countries are calling autism the new "epidemic."
Autism is a severe developmental disorder in which children seem isolated from the world around them. It is marked by poor hearing, language and vision skills, an inability to handle social situations and behavioral problems. The child seems to be surrounded by an invisible bubble, many suffer physical illnesses, including bladder and bowel conditions, insomnia, multiple allergies and asthma. Some autistic children are incorrectly given other diagnoses, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
For decades, autism was a hidden misunderstood condition. Labeled as a shameful psychological disorder caused by bad parenting perhaps even child abuse at an early age, causing the child to withdraw. Children with autism were usually institutionalized, treated as human garbage to be thrown away and forgotten. So called professional institutions used shock therapy and even torture, thinking the child could somehow be brought out of it. Many died as a result and absolutely nothing was done, even as recently as 30 years ago, to change this cruel and inhuman treatment.
Still today not much is known about autism, its cause remains a topic of much controversy. Some say the rise is simply due to better reporting, some believe the cause to be environmental poisoning (pollution), even mothers consuming aspartame before conception has been blamed. More and more researchers now believe that the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine given in early childhood are to blame, and there is considerable evidence to support this theory. This evidence is so strong that it has prompted the Japanese government to ban the MMR in Japan! And in the UK some doctors are refusing to give it!
ALARMING evidence is emerging to suggest that a huge rise in the number of children suffering autism may be linked to vaccines they were given for mumps, measles and rubella.
New figures from Britain and America show there has been a dramatic increase in cases of autism since the MMR vaccine was introduced 1988. Many children only developed the brain condition after they were given the jab in their teens, having showed no previous symptoms.
The findings are corroborated by scientific research which shows that the measles virus is present in the gut of 24 out of 25 children who developed autism after an apparently healthy infancy.
"We're in the middle of an autism epidemic. There's no other explanation for this huge upsurge," says Dr. Bernard Rimland of the Autism Research Institute.
Parents who believe their child has developed autism from an MMR vaccination have little hope of any restitution because, despite the growing evidence, the U.S. Government refuses to accept any link between the vaccine and autism. Many parents have now launched legal action to claim compensation. Find out about class action lawsuits here.
It is a well know FACT that standard chemicals like formaldehyde, mercury, and aluminum are purposely put into childhood vaccines (at so called safe levels) to destroy biological contaminants.
In one mother's words, "The day that ruined my son's life":
LINDA Harris bitterly regrets the day she took her 13-year-old son James for an MMR jab in 1994. Up until then he had been healthy, happy and doing well at school. Afterwards he developed autism.
James, now 18, reacted to the vaccine immediately. "He developed a high temperature and became very sick," said Linda, 48, of Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.
Soon he displayed mental health problems. "Within a couple of weeks he started having a nervous breakdown," said his mother.
James suffered physical illnesses, including a bowel condition and asthma. His behaviour made him difficult to look after. Two years ago doctors diagnosed autism.
"For 13 years he had been healthy and happy," said Linda. "That vaccine has irredeemably destroyed my son's life and ours, yet the Government refuses to recognise it."
"There is absolutely no doubt the numbers are going up nationwide, even worldwide," said Dr. Eric London of the National Alliance for Autism Research. Between 1975 and 1985 studies showed the worldwide rate of autism to be about 4 cases per 10,000. But researchers believe that the actual rate today is much higher, on the order of just over four cases for every 500 children worldwide!
"I was never taught anything about it" in medical school, said Dr. Pauline Filipek of UC Irvine. "I heard the 'A word' twice in seven years of postgraduate education, and never in medical school." This statement demonstrates just how ignorant the medical community is, not only about this condition, but many many more!
Once a child is diagnosed with autism, parents are told there is no cure. Intensive behavioral therapy (torture and institutionalization) is the number one prescription! In the face of this as usual many pioneering parents have taken the mater into their own hands! They have reported marked improvement in children treated with certain nutrients, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. Restricting foods containing casein and gluten, benefits a majority of children with autism.
Some scientific evidence exist to substantiate the theory that these children cannot absorb important nutrients. Digestive enzymes, and potent probiotics, are being used successfully in a number of severe cases. Beta Glucan, CoQ10, Colostrum, Zinc and Vitamins A, C and E can substantially boost the immune system.
Please click on the links below to find these supplements and more information.
It is important to take a good multiple vitamin/mineral. It is also important to have testing done to see what vitamins and minerals your child is deficient in. This will better help you design a specific plan for your child.
- Calcium and magnesium, both are essential for normal brain and nervous system function.
- Dimethylglycine (DMG), oxygen carrier to the brain.
- B-complex, essential for normal brain and nervous system function.
- Vitamin C, a powerful free radical scavenger, boosts immune system.
- Melatonin, usually taken at night before bedtime, good for insomnia.
- RNA, DNA to aid in repairing and building of new brain tissues.
Some useful herbs:
- Samento, proven in clinical studies to be a powerful immune-enhancing herb.
- Ginkgo biloba, protects the brain, and improves brain function by increasing circulation to the brain.
- Valerian, has been used for hyperactivity found in children with autism and ADHD.
Some other herbs used for hyperactivity are:
Catnip, chamomile, gotu kola, hops , lemon balm, passionflower, and St. John's wort.
"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, rather interest their patients in the care of the human frame through lifestyle and diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease."
Thomas Edison
Well, the future is here, or is it?
Copyright 2002 Herbal Remdies USA LLC & Deb Jackson
Deb Jackson is an herbalist, freelance writer, editor, artist. You can see more of her work including, descriptions and pictures of medicinal plants at www.naturesherbal.com
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Why Herbs Work
Thousands of years ago, the Chinese were taking ginkgo to keep aging minds sharp. In ancient Greece, women used the herb Queen Anne's lace as a contraceptive. And for centuries, Native Americans used echinacea to fight infections.
Herbal medicines have been used by every human society to treat one ailment or another, and archeologists have even discovered remnants of herbal remedies in 60,000-year-old Neanderthal burial sites. But for most of the 20th century, American physicians-enamored by synthetic drugs and influenced by pharmaceutical advertising-have been quick to dismiss herbs as crude and unproven folk remedies.
That's now starting to change. New scientific evidence supports the benefits of herbal medicines, and more consumers are opting for natural and nontoxic treatments.
"Keep in mind that 25 percent of our conventional prescription drugs are derived directly or indirectly from plants," explains Varro Tyler, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. "And these 25 percent of drugs furnish the template for 90 percent of modern synthetic drugs."
Aspirin, perhaps the most common drug for treating headaches, originally came from willow bark. Quinine, used to prevent malaria infections, was once obtained from the bark of a Peruvian tree. Vinblastine, a drug used to treat leukemia, comes from periwinkle plants. And digitalis, a heart stimulant, is still made from pressed foxglove leaves.
"So there's ample precedent for natural products having health benefits," adds Tyler.
Why Are Herbs Antioxidants?
Herbal medicines may be steeped in folklore, but in recent years, methodical research has borne out many of their traditional health benefits. Contributing to the growing acceptance of herbal medicines is the "free radical" theory of aging.
Free radicals are hazardous molecules found in pollutants and also produced when the body converts food to energy. These molecules oxidize, or damage, normal cells. In doing so, they accelerate the aging process and set the stage for most degenerative diseases, including heart disease and cancer. Free radicals, however, can be quenched by antioxidants, of which the best known ones are probably vitamin C and vitamin E.
As the free radical theory of aging gained momentum in the scientific community, researchers began investigating the antioxidant properties of plants. It turned out that the lion's share of antioxidants in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other plant foods aren't in the form of vitamins. Most of the antioxidants occur as phenols, polyphenols and flavonoids, three large and related families of antioxidant compounds, according to Ronald L. Prior, Ph.D., a researcher at Tufts University, Medford, Mass.
All of these compounds protect plants from free radicals, which are generated by sunlight, pollutants, and weather-related stresses. When people eat plant foods, they acquire the protective benefits of these antioxidants. Some polyphenols and flavonoids also influence the function of genes and have hormone-like properties, much the way some vitamins do.
James A. Duke, Ph.D., a respected medical botanist and author of The Green Pharmacy (Rodale, 1997) believes that many phenols, polyphenols, and flavonoids are practically essential nutrients, based on the fact that people and other animals regularly consumed these compounds over millions of years of evolution.
While all plants contain polyphenols and flavonoids, genetic differences between plants lead to distinctly different chemical "fingerprints" of these compounds. That's why one herb may have certain health benefits, while another has very different effects. For example, the distinctive chemical structure of ginkgolides, found in ginkgo, exert their effect primarily on blood vessels in the brain. In contrast, the echinosides and other compounds in echinacea have different chemical structures, which turn on disease-fighting immune cells.
Do Herbs Help Regulate Metabolism?
In addition to being antioxidants, herbs also work in other important ways-providing near-essential compounds that normalize the body's activities. For example, the berries of saw palmetto, a small palm tree that grows in the southeastern United States, inhibit the activity of an enzyme involved in causing benign prostate enlargement. St. John's wort lifts mood partly by blocking the activity of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that promotes feelings of depression.
Recently, molecular biologists have begun unraveling the most basic details of how some herbs work. Rajesh Agarwal, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the AMC Cancer Research Center, Denver, have investigated how silymarin, an antioxidant extract from milk thistle seeds, inhibits the growth of breast, prostate, and skin cancer cells.
In one experiment, Agarwal looked studies defects in the cell cycle of breast cancer cells. Cell growth and replication are controlled by what is, in effect, a biological clock, and growth takes place in well defined steps in the cell cycle. However, cancer cells often have defects in this cell cycle.
Agarwal found that silymarin inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells by stopping the cell cycle, essentially by stopping the clock when cancer-causing DNA was about to be replicated for news cells. The cancer-halting effect of silymarin was related to the dose of the herb, and larger amounts were more effective than smaller amounts in stopping the growth of breast cancer cells.
Are Herbs Drugs or Foods?
Many of the phenols, polyphenols, and flavonoids found in herbal medicines are also found in fruits and vegetables, and they are a big part of the reason why such foods reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases. These compounds have been part of the diets of humans and primates for millions of years.
Pharmaceutical drugs and herbal medicines work in very different ways, says Tyler. Most drugs are based on single, or "mono," compounds. Even when these compounds are derived from herbs, they have a singular action in the body. In contrast, "herbs seem to work in many different ways," and generally have a low risk of side effects, according to Tyler.
The other advantage to herbs, points out Duke, is that their multiple compounds tend to act in a synergistic fashion; the sum benefits are greater than those of any single part.
Herbs, then, are more similar to a dinner salad in chemical composition than to a modern pharmaceutical drug. In a sense, herbal medicines provide a concentrated dose of natural antioxidants and other important health-promoting compounds. While herbal medicines should never substitute for a wholesome diet, they can provide and replenish many biologically active compounds that contribute to health.
A Potpourri of Herbs
These are some of the most popular herbal supplements sold. The dosage recommendations are general, because potencies vary among the many different preparation methods and brands. In general, follow label directions, the guidance of a knowledgeable physician, or the instructions in books written by herbal experts.
Immune Booster: Echinacea
Research: Echinacea turns on some of the body's immune cells. Recent studies have confirmed that echinacea can bolster resistance to colds and flus.
Cautions: People with autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and AIDS, should take echinacea under a physician's supervision.
Dosage: 300-800 mg daily.
Hot Tips: The immune-enhancing effect takes several weeks to build up.
Blood Thinner: Garlic
Research: Many people think of garlic as a food or condiment rather than as an herb. There's probably more science to back it up than on any other herb. It's a natural blood thinner and cholesterol-lowering herb. Garlic is also a powerful immune stimulant that can help you resist disease.
Cautions: Exercise caution when combining large doses of garlic with other blood thinners, such as ginkgo, aspirin, and the drug Coumadin.
Dosage: 400-7,000 mg daily.
Hot Tips: Every form of garlic has health benefits. Cook with garlic for taste, or take capsules for convenience.
Brain Preserver: Ginkgo
Research: A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association recently reported that ginkgo supplements can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The obvious question: why wait that long to take it?
Cautions: Ginkgo is a blood thinner, so exercise caution if you regularly take other blood thinners, such as aspirin.
Dosage: 40 mg three times daily.
Hot Tips: A ginkgo extract known as EGb 761 has been extensively tested and shown to enhance mental function.
Anti-inflammatory: Cat's Claw
Research: Cat's claw is a traditional Peruvian folk remedy for inflammation and arthritis. Recent studies have found that it is a powerful antioxidant and antiinflammatory, giving credence to its historical use. Cat's claw also inhibits the body's production of "nuclear factor kappa-B," which promotes inflammatory reactions.
Cautions: People receiving a skin graft or organ transplant should not take cat's claw. Excessive intake may result in diarrhea.
Dosage: 150-250 mg daily.
Hot Tips: Cat's claw may also reduce the long term risk of cancer.
Stress Fighter: Ginseng
Research: Considered an "adaptogen" because it helps people adapt to stress, ginseng functions as a general tonic that increases well being. The antioxidants it contains may protect the brain from damage.
Cautions: Ginseng may make some people may feel anxious or overstimulated.
Dosage: 400-500 mg daily.
Hot Tips: Siberian ginseng enhances resistance to stress, whereas Panax ginseng increases physical and mental stamina.
Heart Strengthener: Hawthorn
Research: The berries of this tree can strengthen a weak heart. It does so gently and apparently without the side effects of other types of heart stimulants.
Cautions: If you are currently taking medication for heart failure, consult with your physician before taking hawthorn. so you don't overmedicate yourself.
Dosage: 240-480 mg daily
Hot Tips: Hawthorn is a powerful antioxidant, and it may also ease inflammation.
Circulation Enhancer : Horse Chestnut
Research: This herb, made from the seed pod of the horse chestnut tree, can benefit many circulatory disorders, including intermittent claudication (also known as "restless legs").
Cautions: Horse chestnut appears safe.
Dosage: 200-400 mg daily.
Hot Tips: Although scientific evidence is lacking, horse chestnut may be beneficial for varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Antioxidant: Pycnogenol
Research: Various tree barks have long been used medicinally. Pycnogenol might be best considered an herbal antioxidant. Derived from the bark of French maritime pine trees, it has potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Cautions: No documented side effects, even at high dosages.
Dosage: 25-100 mg daily.
Hot Tips: There is some preliminary evidence that Pycnogenol may reduce symptoms of attention deficit disorder.
Anti-Depressant: St. John's wort
Research: St. John's wort is the premier natural antidepressant. In a review of the research on this herb, the British Medical Journal found that it worked better than prescription antidepressant drugs and had fewer side effects.
Cautions: It sometimes increases skin and eye sensitivity to sunlight.
Dosage: 300 mg daily.
Hot Tips: St. John's wort usually takes about one month to have a noticeable effect.
Prostate Healer: Saw palmetto
Research: The berries of this small palm tree ease urinary problems associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, more commonly known as enlarged prostate. The condition is common in men over age 50. Two recent studies, in the Journal of the American Medical Association and Urology, have confirmed the benefits of saw palmetto.
Cautions: In rare instances, saw palmetto may upset the stomach.
Dosage: 160 mg twice daily.
Hot Tips: If you're around age 50, consider taking saw palmetto to prevent prostate enlargement. Take it with food.
Detoxifier: Milk Thistle
Research: Silymarin, the antioxidant complex extracted from milk thistle, exerts many of its benefit effects on the liver, the body's chemical processing organ. In Europe, it is used to treat cirrhosis and alcoholic liver disease. One recent study found it to improve glucose control in diabetes.
Cautions: Silymarin is free of side effects.
Dosage: 150-600 mg daily.
Hot Tips: Many people take Silymarin or milk thistle as a "tonic" or anti-stress supplement.
Beautiful Skin: Chamomile
Research: This gentle herb is a traditional European remedy for upset stomach. Considerable research shows that, used topically, it helps conditions the skin.
Cautions: People with hayfever may cross-react to chamomile.
Dosage: 200-400 mg daily.
Hot Tips: For upset stomach, brew a cup of chamomile tea, which is available in teabags. For skin, look for cosmetic products that use chamomile.
Restful Sleep: Valerian
Research: Valerian is a natural sedative commonly used in Europe to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. As a testament to its effectiveness, more than 80 sleep remedies in the United Kingdom contain valerian. It can also be used to treat general anxiety and restlessness.
Cautions: If you take valerian and drive, watch for signs of drowsiness.
Dosage: 150-400 mg nightly.
Hot Tips: Valerian has an awful odor, so capsules and tinctures may be the preferred forms.
By Jack Challem, The Nutrition Reporter™ Originally published in Let's Live magazine. Copyright © 1997 by Jack Challem. All rights reserved. Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance, can be purchased at www.syndrome-x.com
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Aphrodisiacs, Do they really Help?
Aphrodisiacs! The word itself can send a tingle of anticipation down your spine. Throughout the ages almost every culture has used various `substances', usually herbal in origin, to put some zip into their love lives or in an attempt to cure the impotent. The types of preparations employed as aphrodisiacs ranged from the useless (except perhaps for their psychological effects) to the extremely dangerous, some being toxic enough to cause death! However, leaving those dangers behind....
There are four main types of herbal substances used as aphrodisiacs. The first and most dangerous are the narcotic, used to intoxicate the user's object of desire, thereby rendering them incapable to resist an unwanted sexual advance. These aren't real aphrodisiacs obviously, just a way of weakening another person's will. These substances are extremely dangerous in even slight doses and are now justifiably illegal in most parts of the world.
The second type are substances that stimulate the mucous membrane of the genitalia, hopefully producing a warm feeling and sexual arousal. These come in the form of liquids (creams or lotions) and are applied externally.
- Aphrodite lubricant is a special lubricant for both men and women. Containing aphrodisiac herbs and a silky smooth lubricant that is safe for Oral Consumption.
The next group of substances used as aphrodisiacs are herbs that alleviate medical disorders or conditions that interfere with normal sexual function. Any herb that helps to alleviate the symptoms of a variety of genito-urinary tract infections, or that supplies badly needed vitamins or minerals that are lacking in the diet, could be considered as aphrodisiac, as they allow a person with previous physical problems to function normally.
- Saw palmetto relieves symptoms such as urinary frequency and urgency, excessive nighttime urination, or delayed urination. It helps maintain proper urinary flow by supporting prostate health. A nutritive for the sexual organs it used in the treatment of inflamed and enlarged prostate, impotence, atrophy of the testes, low libido, female functional infertility, low milk production, and painful menstruation. Saw palmetto is especially important for men over 50.
- Samento (Uncaria tomentosa) is a rare form of Cat's Claw that has been clinically tested. 98% of patients being treated with this rare Peruvian medicinal plant show clinical improvement. Increased energy in particular has been gratifying when used with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and depression. Also said to have a positive effect on infertility, especially when coupled with Peruvian Maca.
- Ginseng can improve stamina, reduce fatigue, improve performance, and boost mood. In China, ginseng is best known as a stimulant tonic herb for athletes and those subject to physical stress, and as a male aphrodisiac.
- In some parts of the world Kelp is considered to be aphrodisiac. Kelp is rich in many vitamins and minerals, among them iodine, necessary for the proper function of the thyroid gland. Lack of iodine can result in excessive physical fatigue and a lowered sex drive.
The fourth type of herbal aphrodisiac is the one that seems to have the effect of directly increasing sexual desire and prowess, even increasing the intensity of the sensations felt during orgasm. After some extensive research and experimentation several herbs and formulas that seem to produce the best results in this regard are listed below.
- Yohimbe Bark, Clinical studies show that yohimbe, a tree bark extract, increases blood flow to the penis and may also increase the amount of a substance called, cGMP, which is needed to stimulate and maintain an erection. It is known to lower blood pressure, fatigue, tension and stress. Yohimbine functions by dilating the blood vessels of the skin and mucus membranes, thereby decreasing the blood pressure and increasing the blood to the surface of the sex organs.
- Vitamin C with bioflavinoids and Zinc helps boost testosterone levels.
- Tribulas is Nature's master hormone regulator and has been used for centuries to treat a wide variety of health problems including loss of libido (sex drive), impotence and infertility. Research has shown that Tribulus, taken by Men & Women, dramatically and safely increases sex drive, increases estrogen and testosterone by 10% to 30% without side effects, and in women relieves up to 99% of menopausal symptoms. In men it is also known to help prevent premature ejaculation. It has also been shown to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure in clinical trials.
- Kava Kava is obtained from the shrub Piper methysticum. The effect of Kava Kava is to relax spinal activity, producing an euphoric state of relaxation but without impairing mental activity. Some subjects also experience a tingling feeling in the genitalia, producing all the ingredients for an interesting sexual experience.
- Damiana is obtained from the shrub Turnera diffusa, which is native to the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico. The inhabitants of this region have used Damiana for many years as a remedy for nervous disorders, and as a tonic and aphrodisiac. Damiana seems to have a positive toning effect on both the nervous system and sexual organs. The best results seem to be obtained when Damiana is taken in moderation over a period of time. It is said to be useful to increase the sperm count in men and to strengthen the egg in women.
Formulated Supplements combine many herbs that have been shown to help increase stamina, mood, enhance your sexual experience, and subsequently the sexual experience of your partner. These are listed below.
- VIGA is a new, breakthrough super-potent dietary supplement, effective in stimulating sexual activity without a prescription. Made from the world's most erotic herbs to create a formula just for men to enhance pleasure, power, potency and strength. A natural alternative to V.agra without the side effects of prescriptions.
- Horny Goat Weed is a combination of Horny Goat Weed, Maca , Macuna extract, and Polypodium vulgare which support libido and sexual activity. Research has shown that Horny Goat Weed significantly increases testosterone. Horny Goat Weed's aphrodisiac effects have been verified in both animal and human research. An all-natural stimulant that can support a more robust life as well as love-life for both men and women.
- Man Bao is a Chinese formula that has been used for sexual stamina, vitality, and ensure the healthiness of the blood circulation system.
- Ascend for men and Ascend for women are made with blended herbs and nutrients. Each herb has been carefully selected and balanced for its particular effect. They strengthen and tone the sexual glands and support the healthy production of the sex hormones. While increasing stamina and sex drive they also act as a restorative nutrient for the nervous system. They stimulate the nerves and sex organs and increase circulation.
- Quickum (for Her) may promote secretion of female hormone, increase sexual desire, accelerate orgasm, and enhance sexual performance.
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Herb of the Month
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Other Names: Catmint, Catnep, Catswort, Fieldbalm
Habitat: Catnip is a perennial herb found growing wild throughout North America and Europe where it is thought to have originated. It is easily cultivated in any garden soil. A member of the mint family it has square, erect and branched stems and grows 2 to 3 feet high. The leaves are heart-shaped, toothed, opposite and covered with fine downy hairs especially on the under sides giving the whole plant a grayish green appearance. The small tubular, two-lipped flowers grow in dense whorls in spike form, atop each stem and are white to lavender with reddish to purple spots. Blooming from June to September the entire plant has a minty fragrance. Gather the above ground parts just after blooms open.
Properties: Young leaves are edible raw. They have an aromatic mint-like flavor eaten in salads. As the name (cat-nip) suggests, cats love to nip at it, although watching them it might better be called (cat-roll) for they seem to roll, rub, and totally crush the plant into the ground. They discover that the more they crush it the more oil it releases. Plant constituents include Nepetalic acid, Alpha- & beta- Citral, Nepetalactone, Limonene, Geraniol, Dipentene, Citronella, Nerol, a terpene, Acetic acid, Butyric acid, Valeric acid and Tannin.
The leaves and flowering tops are strongly antispasmodic, antitussive, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, slightly emmenagogue, refrigerant, sedative, slightly stimulant, stomachic and tonic. Catnip has a long history of use in alternative medicine, being employed especially in treating disorders of the digestive system and, as it stimulates sweating, it is useful in reducing fevers. The fresh juice is used as an emmenagogue (to promote menstruation). Mild catnip tea is used to relieve colic in babies, restlessness and nervousness, and is very useful as a mild nervine for children. Stronger tea relieves fevers due to colds and flu as well as calming the stomach and preventing nausea and diarrhea.
The fresh young shoots are good in spring salads and rubbed into meat for flavor. Applied externally or added to bath it is good for skin irritations. Catnip oil is great for aroma therapy. A strong infusion can be used to repel fleas from carpets or the fur of animals. An extract from the leaves (called nepetalactone) has herbicidal and insect repellent properties. Now proven to repel mosquitoes by an Iowa State University research group, which found that Catnip oil repels mosquitoes 10 times better than DEET!
Click here to find an all Natural mosquito repellent made with Catnip oil.
Folklore: It was also believed to deter the (evil-eye) from children given to fits, this because of its ability to calm an extremely agitated child and diminish nightmares. Once used in charms for fertility and love.
TRY THESE RECIPES
To 1 cup of boiling water add 2 tsp. dried herb; steep for 10 min. give warm in cup doses-½ cup for children 1 tbsp. diluted or in milk for babies.
Mintcream: Add 3 tbsp. to ½ cup heavy cream use in cocoa or coffee.
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Copyright 2001 Deb Jackson & Herbal Remedies USA LLC
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Herb and Ailment Questions & Answers:
Q. I suffer from severe cluster migraines and the prescription medicines that the doctor has prescribed are not doing anything. Are there any vitamins or herbs that I can take instead of all the prescriptions?
A. People who suffer from cluster headaches often have low blood levels of Magnesium. Melatonin, In a small double-blind trial, a group of cluster headache sufferers took a 10 mg evening dose of melatonin for 14 days. About half of the group saw a significant decrease in the frequency of their headaches within three to five days, after which no further headaches occurred until melatonin was discontinued. Also, Oxygen significantly reduced the pain of acute cluster attacks in all subjects tested.
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Q. Periodontal disease? I have had two tooth extractions, abcesses, and halitosis. I see the Dentist every three months, but so far nothing works! Are there any herbs or supplements I could take to help combat this problem?
A. Periodontal disease is often related to a deficiency of vitamin C, bio-flavinoids, calcium, folic acid, or niacin. MistOral Formula is designed to target more serious oral conditions such as periodontal disease, gingivitis, and tooth decay.
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Q. My sister's baby has colic really bad. It"s her first baby and she just gets frustrated because she can't help him. What herbs do you have to help colic?
A. Make sure the infant is getting plenty of water, distilled is best. Chamomile, Catnip, and Anise tinctures have a long history of use to ease intestinal cramping in colicky infants. 1 drop of each to 6 ounces of water is considered best.
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Q. I am allergic to most perfumes. A friend told me I could make my own with essential oil and alcohol. Do you know what the measurements are and which oils would you recommend?
A. The measurements don't need to be exact, but usually 5 drops of oil to 1 ounce of alcohol is sufficient. Shake well and let the mixture blend for a few days, shaking occasionally. Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, and Geranium, are all great oils for this. We also have small spray bottles to keep your perfume fresh and easy to use.
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Q. Is there a product for hypertension and when a person has a dentist appointment that will help calm that person down before and during the appointment?
A. I believe this is an anxiety problem, blood pressure does rise during an anxiety attack. Silent Night is a very good formula for calming the nerves. Also the Pain formula tincture works to relieve nervous tension.
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