Appendix G--Formulas Flashcards
What is a tonic?
Most Christopher formulas are tonics, which mean they may be
taken for extended periods of time for chronic problems.
What is the normal tonic dosage?
The normal
tonic dosage is two capsules three times a day or ten to thirty drops of
extract three times a day. However, when the need arises this amount
may be increased.
There are 2 considerations when using herbs as medicine. What are they?
- Be familiar with the herbs you are using.
2. The treatment or dosage should be more aggressive than the disease being treated.
What is black ointment used for?
Used externally on old ulcers, tumors, oils, warts, skin cancers, hemorrhoids, excellent for burns and as a healing agent.
Black Walnut Tincture has been used for centuries to treat ……..?………infections.
Parasitic
What formula helps to overcome incontinence?
BLADDER FORMULA KID-E-DRY (DRI formula)
The Blood Circulation Formula feeds stimulatng herbs into the _____________where they work from the _________. ___________together to ______________
Circulatory system…….bloodstream to the heart and arteries out to the vein…..The other herbs assist ……. equalize blood pressure.
The 2 main stimulating herbs are:
Cayenne and ginger
List the remaining herbs:
Goldenseal
Siberian Ginseng
Parsley Root
Garlic
What is the main function of the Blood Stream Formula?
Cleaning the blood.
Also….astringency, removing cholesterol, killing infection, building elasticity in the veins , and strengthening the vein and artery walls.
What ailment does the Chest Comfort Formula help correct?
colds, fevers, flu, hoarseness, sluggish circulation, colic, cramps
Five common herbs comprise the Cold Season Formula. Name them:
Garlic Parsley rot Watercress Rosemary Rose Hips
The Complete Tissue and Bone Formula is a specific aid for:
bone, flesh, and cartilage. Used for sprains, broken bones torn ligaments, scapes, cuts, wounds. varicose veins, calcium spurs, curvature of the spine, pulled muscles, blood clots, skin eruptions.
Name the main difference between the Complete Bone and Tissue Formula and the BF&C Bulk formula. Name 8 different ways these formulas can be administered.
Comfrey has been replaced with Lungwort, Slippery Elm, Plantain, and Aloe Vera. Teas, Fomentations, decoctions, oils, poultices, syrups, ointments, capsules
What is the herbal formula used to improve poor equilibrium, reverse hearing loss, and
heal malfunctioning nerves? How is it administered?
Ear and Nerve Formula (B & B)
Place 4 to 6 drops of oil of garlic and 4 to 6 drops of this formula in each ear before bed. Plug the ears overnight with cotton six days a week for four to six months, or as needed. On the seventh day, flush ears with a ear syringe using half warm apple cider vinegar and half distilled water. In cases of a ruptured ear drum, do not use apple cider vinegar. In cases of ruptured ear drum DO NOT put liquids in the ear.
What is the herbal formula for malfunctioning glands? In what 4 forms is it administered?
Glandular System Formula (MUllein and Lobelia Formula) capsules, ontment, oil, or as a fomentation. Use with lymph stimulating exercise to encourage lymph flow throughout the body.
Which formula is an excellent cardiac tonic?
Hawthorne Berry Heart Syrup
