The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal PlantsDiscover the Natural Healing Wonders of Medicinal Plants Enlightened consumers of health products want more than just pills that block out symptoms. Some of the most powerful preventatives for ailments are not located in prescription drugs but in common herbs found in your kitchen or your local health food store. In this up-to-date and carefully researched book on botanical medicine, Dr. Michael T. Murray brings you the latest scientific findings about the power and efficacy of medicinal herbs. Dr. Murray addresses such topics as: - The magic of common food herbs and spices-- onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric - Hebal tonics-- Chinese or Korean ginseng, Siberian ginseng, angelica - Herbal sedatives-- valerian, St. John's wort - Herbs for asthma, hay fever, immune-system enhancement, bladder infections, diabetes, herpes, and menopause |
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Page 95
... root has up to 2 percent , while its leaves have less than 1 percent.13 Interestingly , in one study the essential oil content of E. pallida root was found to rise to 3.5-4 percent in April and May , only to fall to 1-1.5 percent for ...
... root has up to 2 percent , while its leaves have less than 1 percent.13 Interestingly , in one study the essential oil content of E. pallida root was found to rise to 3.5-4 percent in April and May , only to fall to 1-1.5 percent for ...
Page 163
... root . Oregon grape The Oregon grape is an evergreen spineless shrub , 1 to 2 meters in height , na- tive to the ... root . Chemical composition Goldenseal Alkaloids isolated from goldenseal root include hydrastine ( 1.5-4.0 percent ) ...
... root . Oregon grape The Oregon grape is an evergreen spineless shrub , 1 to 2 meters in height , na- tive to the ... root . Chemical composition Goldenseal Alkaloids isolated from goldenseal root include hydrastine ( 1.5-4.0 percent ) ...
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... root , whose peripheral skin is frequently peeled off . Red ginseng is the steamed root , which shows a caramel - like color.2 There are many types and grades of ginseng and ginseng extracts depending on the source , age , and parts of the ...
... root , whose peripheral skin is frequently peeled off . Red ginseng is the steamed root , which shows a caramel - like color.2 There are many types and grades of ginseng and ginseng extracts depending on the source , age , and parts of the ...
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