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Formula Making Flashcards

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Cautions in Bowel Formula Making

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Contraindicated in: Pregnancy and women with IUD.
Caution to start the patient on a low dosage. Don’t start people off with large dosages of laxatives and cathartics, and always have adequate amounts of carminatives and antispasmodics along side them. Be especially cautious if there is a history of colon spasms or colitis.
- Wait for at least 2 months after colon surgery such as partial or total colostomy, to make sure the tissue has healed.
- In some cases of total colostomy or ileostomy the patient is left with a stoma bag, and a classic bowel formula will not apply.

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Bowel Formula Dosage

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The amount needed is determined by the patient.
Start slow and gradually increase until you have 2-3 BM daily.
Start with 1/2 tsp or 1-2 capsules, 1-2x daily before food.
Then increase the dosage as needed.
The herbs work about 12 hours after you take them in.

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Drawing Gruel Caution

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Do not use if patient is:
- Pregnant
- Has a IUD
- Breastfeeding
- Recently undergone bowel surgery
- The gruel could interfere with the efficacy of the contraceptive pill

Make sure the patient has been on the bowel powder for a while and is having regular bowel movements before starting the gruel, and is in the habit of drinking 2+ liters of water daily before starting.

The most important consideration when creating a Drawing gruel formulla is to make sure that the percentage of charcoal and or bentonite clay is not too high. This is because it is quite heavy and needs plenty of mucilaginous substances to support its smooth passage through the bowel.

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Digestive Gruel Cautions

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Not to be taken close to taking medications.
Best to take before or after meals.

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Classsifications used in Digestive Gruel

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  • carminatives as the lead herbs
  • bitters to stimulate pancreas function
  • vulneraries to heal tissue
  • demulcents to sooth inflammation
  • stimulants to enhance blood supply and strengthen the overall effect of the formula
  • antispasmodics to relax as stress is usually an issue with the digestive system

Some formulae may call for the addition of one or more of the following:

  • hepatics to support liver function
  • cholagogues to stimulate bile flow
  • antibacterial herbs to kill infection
  • styptics to stop bleeding as in the case of ulcers
  • vulneraries to heal tissue
  • antifungal herbs to deal with fungal infections
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What herb classifications will a stomach ring call for?

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a visible stomach ring where the tissue inside the collarette is delicate will ask for vulneraries to strengthen tissue and possibly nutritives and herbs like meadowsweet which support their uptake.
We are looking at poor digestion of food with consequent need for support of the pancreas (enzyme production) and also the small intestine.

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What herb classifications will a ropey thickened collarette call for?

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demulcents to calm inflammation and irritation, and to help disperse mucous congestion.

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What herb classifications will an orange pigmentation and or pancreas markings call for?

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Stimulating Bitters to help pancreas function, and perhaps antifungals.

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What herb classifications will dyscrasia inside the nutritive zone call for?

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antibacterial herbs to kill infection

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Herbal classifications used in Bowel Powders

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  • laxatives and cathartics as its lead herbs
  • carminatives to offset cramping
  • cholagogues to stimulate bile flow which is central to bowel function
  • stimulants to enhance blood supply and strengthen the overall effect of the formula
  • antibacterial herbs to kill infection
  • antispasmodics to relax

Some formulae may call for the addition of one or more of the following:

  • styptics to stop bleeding
  • vulneraries to heal tissue
  • demulcents to calm inflammation (e.g.in the case of diverticular disease)
  • vermicides and vermifuges to deal with worms
  • bitters to stimulate the pancreas to produce enzymes
  • antifungal herbs to deal with fungal infections like candida
  • alteratives to cleanse and draw out toxins (e.g.in the case of diverticular disease)
  • astringents to tonify tissue
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what herb classifications will a mixed bilary constitution (or brown pigmentation) call for?

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cholagogues and hepatics

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What herb classifications will a lymphatic constitution with hydrogenoid diathesis call for?

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lymphatic alteratives to help disperse mucous congestion, and hydration

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What should we consider (herb wise) with kidney markings or a uric acidic diathesis?

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encourage hydration.
prescribe bowel cleansing to avoid putting pressure on the kidneys.
Kidne infusions.
The need for intensified detox with focus on elimination through the urinary system

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What herb class will a contracted collarette call for?

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nervines and antispasmodic herbs (in some cases these herbs alone will aid elimination as the cause of the constipation is primarily stress)

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What herb class will a distended collarette call for?

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a distended collarette usually suggests poor peristalsis, loss of muscle tone. Here we need to use more cathartics and tonics such as Cascara Sagrada bark or Buckthorn bark, and astringents such as Red Rasberry leaf to heal and tone.

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What to have in mind when bowel cleansing a Jagged Collarette?

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will need longer treatment as there is a tendency to stubborn impaction caused by an irregular bowel shape.

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The classic Drawing Gruel formula (6herbs, 12 pt)

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4 pt Psyllium seeds and husks
4 pt Fruit pectin
1 pt Charcoal
1 pt Bentonite clay
1 pt Fennel seed
1 pt Slippery elm inner bark

Many herbs can be added to this formula depending on the patient’s health issues. For example, Plantain could be added where extreme dyscrasia is evident in the iris profile. Anti fungal herbs such as Black walnut hulls or Pau d’arco could be added where there is evidence of fungal infection. Vulneraries such as Marshmallow root could be added when treating a patient suffering from leaky gut syndrome. Adding herbs which are bitter tasting however will make this gruel like remedy very difficult for the patient to take.

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A Liver Formula will contain the following classifications

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hepatics to restore and heal liver function

  • cholagogues in varying amounts to stimulate bile flow
  • bitters to stimulate digestion
  • stimulants to stimulate digestion and to enhance the effect of the herbs in the formula
  • antiemetic herbs like ginger to help with nausea
  • demulcents to support the easy exit of gallstones through the system
  • carminatives are important to help with nausea and griping which can be a result of excessive liver detoxification

Some formulae may call for the addition of one or more of the following:

  • antibacterial herbs to kill infection
  • vulneraries to heal tissue
  • immune modulators (like Astragalus) in the case of hepatitis
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Considerations for formula making and dosage in a Liver Formula

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  • carminatives
  • antispasmodics
  • anti-emetic (ginger) is a must
  • cholegouges later on
  • diet

The main consideration in liver and gallbladder creation is the addition of carminatives and herbs that calm griping. Its better to start gently and add more cholagogues as time passes, rather than to push the patient with strong herbs. Liver cleansing if extreme can make people feel quite ill. Ginger as an anti emetic is a must. Focus on diet as the primary therapeutic modality.

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Cautions in Liver Formula making

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Cautions in treating the liver include awareness that many people are heavily medicated as a result of which the liver is struggling so the caution is to prescribe hepatics, demulcents and juices at first and to have patience with deeper liver cleansing.
And again, clean the colon first!

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what organ systems are central to the function of the cardiovascular system

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When considering cardiovascular health we need to also look at liver function and kidney function. The liver helps to break down some of the substances which would otherwise damage the venous structure and the kidneys which filter blood and eliminate fluid are also supportive. As already discussed the nervous system must also be considered in making a formula.

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A Cardiovascular Formula will contain the following classifications (8)

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Any good heart and circulation tonic will contain the following:
* cardiac tonics as its lead herbs to strengthen heart muscle, tissue and general function
* circulatory stimulants (e.g. cayenne) to support and increase circulation
* nutritives to build the venous structure and the quality of the blood
* nervines to address the importance of the nervous system in heart health
* urinary tonics to support kidney function
* diuretics to help to release excess pressure caused by toxic fluid build up
* hepatics to help the liver to break down fats in order to support clear circulation
* alteratives to cleanse toxins from the blood

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Considerations for cardiovascular formula making and dosage

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The art of formula making for the heart and circulation begs a deep understanding of the underlying cause of the presenting symptoms. The support of circulation through the use of a good stimulant like cayenne, ginger, prickly ash and or ginkgo is often very important. So too is the choice of the correct nervines and the addressing of lifestyle habits which exacerbate stress. Never neglect the kidneys as they have the job of filtering the blood and supporting the elimination of excess fluid. The choice of cardiac tonic or tonics depends on the patient’s situation and these should make up the lead herbs. A standard tincture with a dosage of approximately five mls three times daily is usually adequate. As a heart condition is a chronic illness we may look at continued use of the formula, with occasional variations for up to nine months.

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what will a pigment in the heart call for?

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Elimination and release on every level

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what will a lacuna in the heart call for?

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Nourishment, support and strengthening on every level.

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Cautions in cardiovascular formula making

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the negotiation of medication.

hypertension is a very common condition which responds so well to natural intervention that we have to remind our patients that they will need to monitor their requirements for medication as a result. (this of course under the supervision of a medical doctor)

If the patient is recently post operative then it is also important to regulate the dosage prescribing only a small amount of herbs at first.

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Name 9 alterative herbs

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Red clover, Burdock, Yellow dock, Nettle, Garlic, Oregon grape, Plantain, Dandelion leaf, Wheatgrass

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What are the top 2 causes of hypertension?

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stress and poor elimination of fluids through the kidneys. As the kidneys filter the blood, any impairment of their function literally puts pressure on the entire circulatory system.

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What organ systems are central to the function of the Urinary- and Kidney Systems?

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the elimination organs (colon, lungs and skin), as well as the heart.
As the primary function of the kidneys is elimination the burden of this activity can be shared with the other channels such as the colon, lungs and skin. We have found that recurring kidney infections are often accompanied by chronic constipation and poor skin elimination.

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A good kidney and bladder formula will contain the following classifications (6)

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*urinary tonics (as the lead herbs to support kidney function)

*diuretics (to encourage release of fluid)

*solvents (to dissolve calcified kidney stones)

*demulcents (to protect delicate tissue as the kidney stones are eliminated)

*nervines (to relax and address the underlying energetics of the kidneys)

*circulatory stimulants (encourage circulation)

In some cases the following classess may be added:

*antibacterial/antimicrobial if infection

*adaptogens to strengthen and support the rebuilding and storage of vital force in the kidneys and to address cases of chronic exhaustion

*diaphoretics to encourage the elimination of fluid through the skin

*colon cleansing where there is evidence of chronic constipation

*alteratives where there is systemic acidity as in arthritis and rheumatism

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Considerations for formula making and dosage for the kidneys

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The art of formula making for the kidneys is concerned with the strength of the formula. This organ system is very delicate and should not be pushed toward detoxification without due consideration of the overall health and age of the patient. When there is a full blown infection present and accompanying inflammation it is important to use copious amounts of demulcents alongside any other herbs in the formula. Mediterranean herbs such as juniper are quite strong and will purge the kidneys, so be cautious where the kidneys have been damaged by long term use of pharmaceutical drugs. It is sometimes better to administer warm infusions of kidney herbs only and in fact any kidney formula should always be accompanied by an infusion!

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herbs for the kidneys and urinary system

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Juniper berry, Uva-ursi, Parsley, Cleavers, Burdock seeds, Gravel root, Hydrangea root, Corn silk, Dandelion

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what will a pigment in the Kidneys call for?

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suggest the need for alteratives and solvents to disperse toxic accumulation. (from kidney module - materia medica).

Pigments on the kidney suggest stagnation of energy and suggest diuretics for cleansing (from musculoskeletal materia medica module).

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what will a lacuna in the Kidneys call for?

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lacunae in the kidney reaction fields indicates low nerve supply to kidneys and low vital force in general, suggest the need for kidney support and adaptogens and herbs that build vital force

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what will a uric acidic diathesis call for?

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will suggest dietary advice to make the system less acidic and appropriate alteratives and kidney tonics

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what will a hyper acidic diathesis call for?

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will suggest demulcents to calm inflammation and dietary advice to make the system less acidic

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Cautions in Kidney and Urinary system formula making

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the most important caution is to treat carefully and patiently, to guard against purging in the case of a weakened urinary system. This is especially true in the case of damage caused by pharmaceutical drugs. Infusions should always be given and demulcents used to support tissue health specially when treating kidney stones.

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A good nervines formula will contain the following classifications (6):

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  • nervine tonics (as the lead herbs to support the function of the central nervous system)
  • antispasmodics (to encourage release of tension in tissues and muscles)
  • nutritives (rich in minerals (especially calcium) to supply needed foods for the nervous system)
  • stimulants (in small quantities to balance the relaxing effect)
  • circulatory stimulants (to encourage the flow of circulation)
  • herbs for grounding electrical energy

In some cases the following classifications of herbs may be added:

  • adaptogens to treat adrenal exhaustion often a side effect of stress
  • digestive herbs where there is evidence of stress held in the solar plexus and digestive system
  • colon cleansing where there is evidence of chronic constipation caused by stress
  • cardiac tonics where the heart is implicated either emotionally or physically
  • diuretics and kidney tonics may be required where the patient communicates the fact that he/she suffers from fear
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What nervines will a larvate tetanic disposition call for?

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focus on the need for herbs to help relieve stress held in the muscles and tissues. They are considered to experience stress on a more physical level and will benefit from antispasmodics

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What nervines will a neurogenic disposition call for?

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herbs to help relieve stress held in the spiritual and energetic self. They are considered to experience stress on a more mental level and will benefit from nervines that address this

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what will radii solaris call for?

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attention to the organs of the underlying reaction field. Of course radii solaris generally also imply a focus of stress on the digestive system

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Other organ systems central to thee function of the nervous system

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heart and cardiovascular system (bonding and grief -related to heart), digestive system, respiratory system (breathing).

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Cautions in nervous system formula making

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  • Treatment over a long time
  • change lifestyle
  • no sudden changes in medication

The most important caution is to treat the patient patiently and consistently over a long period of time. Herbs alone are usually not sufficient to treat stress and the underlying cause in the patients life must always be addressed. Lifestyle changes including rest and relaxation.

Where patients are taking medication for depression and or stress and especially for serious conditions like epilepsy, no sudden change in dosage should happen and never without the supervision of a medical doctor.

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Other organ systems central to the function of the thyroid

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The heart and circulation, the liver and the lymphatic system are all implicated in thyroid healing. As mentioned earlier the pituitary controls the thyroid so this is important.

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General herb classifications used to treat the thyroid

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  • Nutritives providing iodine are essential,
  • as are circulatory stimulants.
  • Alteratives focusing on the lymph.
  • Hepatics where the liver is implicated.
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What could a pigment in the throat/thyroid indicate?

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a holding around expression and possibly a stagnation which can be expressed in toxic accumulation.

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What could a lacuna in the throat/thyroid indicate?

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Lacunae on the other hand indicate low energetics and a lack of dynamics of expression.

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Cautions in thyroid formula making

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The main caution is that treatment can often heal quickly so it important to monitor medication requirements as a result of this. Never encourage abrupt withdrawal of hormone therapy.

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Other organ systems central to pancreas function

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-Liver
-Small intestine
- Adrenal glands

All of the digestive organs are important when we approach the pancreas, especially the liver and small intestine. Insofar as the pancreas has an endocrine function it is known that it is adversely effected by shock. (see the article at the end of the page for optional extra reading on this subject). Therefore we need to mention the adrenal gland as important to its function.

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General herb classifications used to treat the pancreas

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  • Bitters are essential as they stimulate pancreas function.
  • Nutritives to provide easily assimilated nutrients helping to take some of the digestive “load” off the organ.
  • Hepatics as the liver is supportive.
  • Adaptogens where the adrenals are implicated.
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What kind of iris signs indicate a pancreas disharmony? (5)

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  • A squared collarette is a classic sign for pancreas insufficiency.
  • Orange topolabile and topostabile signs.
  • Pancreas lacunae.
  • Delicate tissue in the nutritive zone.
  • A very visible stomach ring especially one showing a purple hue.
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Cautions in formula making for the pancreas

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The main caution is that treatment can often heal quickly so it important to monitor medication requirements as a result of this. Never encourage abrupt withdrawal of hormone therapy. Encourage the patient to closely monitor their insulin needs as the pancreas health improves.

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Other organ systems central to the function of the adrenal glands

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The kidneys, the heart and the central nervous system should all be treated in such cases.

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What are the 3 traits that make an herb an adaptogen?

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1) nontoxic.
2) It must also generate a nonspesific response (not targeting a spesific part of the body but rather benefits the body as a whole).
3) must help to create a state of balance or normalization in the patient, restoring the natural homeostasis of his or her body.

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General herb classifications used to treat the adrenal glands (5)

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The central group of herbs used to support the adrenal glands are called adaptogens.
Also; Cardiac tonics, nervines, antispasmodics and general tonics should also be used.

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what is the difference in meaning from an pigment on the adrenal glands vs a lacuna in the kidneys?

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Pigments on the adrenals point to shock.

Lacunae and rarefaction are usually located in the kidneys rather than on the adrenals and indicate low vital force.

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What are the cautions in formula making for the adrenal glands?

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Medication should be withdrawn very slowly and only under the supervision of a medical doctor.

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Some specific herbs for the adrenal glands (4)

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Korean Ginseng, Siberian ginseng, Astragalus and Wild yam are key adaptogens.

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Other organ systems central to the function of the female’s reproductive system (3)

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  • The endocrine organs (ovaries, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands)
  • The bowel function (always start to treat women’s health issues with bowel cleansing)
  • The lymphatic system (also cleanses the reproductive organs area)
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General herb classifications used to treat the female reproductive system

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emmenagogues

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What kind of iris signs indicate a disharmony of the female reproductive system? (3)

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  • Central heterochromia (indicating sluggish bowel elimination is often the root cause of painful or irregular menstruation.)
  • Liver signs (liver function is so important for hormone balance (especially in menopause).)
  • Congested tophi around the groin area
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cautions when prescribing herbs for the female reproductive system disorders

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  • The Pill (virtually impossible to treat women’s health issues where a patient is using the pill as it totally interferes with the body’s natural rhythm and hormone function).
  • IUD or coil (body sees it as a foreign object and emmenagogues have helped the body to expel it).
  • Don’t give powerful fertility herbs to a woman who has not thoroughly cleansed and nourished. This could help the woman to conceive before before the body is ready to bring the baby to full term. This caution is especially stressed if there is a history of miscarriages.
  • Treat both man and woman in fertility. Not justs the woman. it takes two to make a baby.
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Some specific herbs for the female reproductive system (8)

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Partridge berry
False unicorn
Cramp bark
Wild yam
Red rasberry leaves
Black cohosh
Vitex agnus castus
Angelica sinensis

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what to have in mind when treating a woman with fibroids

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Fibroids are a stagnation of uterine energy.
Treat with daily castor oil packs, diatery change, bowel cleansing, hormone balancing formula, creativity, and lymphatic cleansing with burdock root.

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How to treat PMS

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Nervines, Antispasmodics, Endocrine balancerrs, Colon cleansing, Lymphatics, eliminate meat and dairy completely. Relief within 3 months.

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How to treat ovarian cysts

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Ovarian cysts are seen in natural healing as a localisation of toxins within a pouch or membrane. Address all the eliminative channels to support the body’s effort to detoxify. General uterine tonics such Partridge berry (squaw vine) are helpful as are astringents such as Red rasberry leaf. Do not use castor oil packs.

The body will often expel cysts through the vagina.

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How to treat Vaginal Discharge

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the body’s attempt to eliminate waste from the reproductive system. The colour, odour and amount give evidence of the nature and level of toxins involved and the kind of herbal protocol needed. Obviously colon cleansing is indicated in all cases and infection is suspected with darker colours of discharge. Herbs like lymphpatic cleansers and alteratives can also be used. Sometimes where infection is suspected we recommend the use of Golden seal or Barberry or Garlic.

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How to treat Dysmenorrhoea

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Colon cleansing is the first focus of treatment.

Sometimes patients will experience a heavier period flow than usual after about a month of treatment but this is usually a sign that the herbs are doing their job and periods tend to return to normal and painless by the second month.

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How to treat Amenorrhoea

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uterine tonics and hormone balancing herbs can be helpful. However, nutrition is of the utmost importance here, especially the inclusion of foods and herbs high in iron to support menstruation. Yellow dock alone will sometimes address the issue.

Sometimes underlying emotional issues which cause the patient to suppress femininity, sexuality and creativity can be the core problem. Iridology can help to indicate contributing emotional factors.

It should be noted however that women who use a high proportion of raw food in the diet and who are in excellent health often have barely noticeable periods and are however ovulating regularly. This is because the womb does not need to detox a lot of waste and only the lining needs to be excreted.

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How to treat endometriosis

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Colon cleansing, Lymphatic cleansing. Female corrective herbs including uterine tonics, hormone balancers and antispasmodics. These are chosen using iridology as a guide to the patients unique situation.

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How to treat Menopausal Symptoms

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Clean the liver.
Mixed bilarry constitution often have more menopausal symtoms (bc of liver issues).

Excessive alcohol consumption, cheese addiction or the long term use of medication, all put pressure on the liver and at menopause the liver needs all its vital force to rebalance hormones at this time of change.

Women are maturing at this age and finding a deeper relationship with their own power and passion, which are energies that are mediated by the liver.

We have found liver cleansing and the use of the following herbs to be very beneficial.

  • Wild Yam
  • Angelica Sinensis
  • Black Cohosh
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How to treat infertility

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  • Lack of nutrients (caused by processed diets)
  • Stress (of modern lifestyle)
  • Does the woman really want to conceive?
  • Holistic approach most important (not just herbs)
  • Strengthen the body of both parents to prepare the body for pregnancy and childbirth.
  • If they have undergone IVF or artificial fertility = detox and encouragement.
  • Don’t use false unicorn root until both parties are well into the detox and healing programme usually after two to three months of treatment.
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what lifestyle advice could benefit weak lungs?

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Deep breathing (like yogic pranayama),
and excercise

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what emotions and feelings negatively effect the lungs?

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grief, and feelings of restriction and smothering

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Other organ systems central to the function of the respiratory system

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  • the heart (heart and the lungs work closely together and we need to examine cardiovascular health alongside respiratory health. )
  • The bowels (To aid in the elimination of toxins from the lungs insure the bowels are functioning well)
  • Lymphatic system (deep breathing moves the lymphatic system)
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General herb classifications used to treat the Respiratory System

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  • Expectorants** to stimulate the release of toxins from the respiratory system.
  • Demulcents** to protect tissue, sooth inflammation and relieve irritation.
  • Antibacterial** herbs to kill infection if present.
  • Stimulants** to enhance the action of the other herbs in the formula.
  • Nervine tonics** to support relaxation and
    encourage deep breathing.
  • Antispasmodics** to encourage release of tension in tissues and muscles.
  • Circulatory stimulants** to encourage the flow of blood to the area.

In some cases the following classifications of herbs may be added:

  • Alternative** focused on the lymphatic system where there is evidence of lymph stagnation for example in the case of sinus congestion.
  • Colon cleansing** herbs to support lymph elimination.
  • Cardiac tonics** where the heart is implicated either emotionally or physically.
77
Q

Some specific herbs for the immune system

A
  • Garlic
  • Marshmallow
  • Plantain
  • Mullein
  • Liquorice
  • Lungwort
  • Comfrey
  • Coltsfoot
  • Lobelia

This list introduces some less familiar but no less useful herbs:

  • White Horehound
  • Elecampagne
  • Hyssop
  • Irish moss
  • Pleurisy root
78
Q

what can a larvate tetanic or neurogenic disposition indicate in a respiratory system disorder?

A

stress and consequent shallow breathing

78
Q

what can a lacunae in the lung reaction field indicate

A

poor dynamics of breathing and the need to introduce deep breathing and exercise in the fresh air as a habit.

79
Q

what can pigments or pigmentation in the lung reaction field indicate?

A

stagnation and possibly toxic build up in an area of the respiratory system indication the need for strong expectoration and stimulants to help to move this.

80
Q

cautions when prescribing herbs for respiratory system disorders

A

The most important caution is to insure that all the other the elimination channels are working well so that the patient will not experience a healing crisis in the form of an extreme exudation through the upper respiratory system or sinuses.

Where patients are taking medication for asthma, no sudden change in dosage should happen and the patient should continue to carry any inhaler used with them at all times.

Medication can gradually be reduced by the patient under the supervision of their medical doctor.

81
Q

How to treat common cold?

A

stimulate and support the immune system.
Support elimination.
Hydration - esp. when fever.

82
Q

How to treat Sinusitis?

A

Sinus congestion is usually a result of dietary error as the body overproduces mucous as part of its immune response.The winter tonic is useful as is simply inhaling grated crushed horseradish. Cleanse the lymphatic system with herbs like burdock root and cleavers.

83
Q

How to treat Tonsillitis?

A

When treating tonsillitis it is important to also cleanse the lymphatic system as with sinus congestion. Mullein fomentations are particularly effective. Look at issues around expression.

84
Q

How to trea Asthma?

A

Two factors that contribute to asthmatic symptoms. 1a) Physical factors include dairy in the diet and
1b) irritation caused by airborne allergens such as dust, and poor air quality because of lack of ventilation in homes.
2) The emotional factors are probably just as important with stress being contributory. Sensitive children and adults can suffer from asthmatic attacks triggered by panic. It is important to address both issues.

85
Q

How to treat Pneumonia?

A

Pneumonia can be treated successfully with herbs depending on the strength and vital force of the patient. There is always a concern as pneumonia can be fatal if it develops unchecked. Acute conditions like this also require a lot of ‘nursing’ if it is severe and the patients wishes to be treated at home. It is important to ensure warmth in the bedroom, good ventilation with no drafts, regular bathing or cleansing of the skin and sweating should be encouraged. Hydration with warm infusions is essential. Use all of the herbal immune support available.

(as always make sure the bowels are evacuating regularly and well!)

expel mucus from the lungs.

86
Q

What mental-emotional issues can be underlying Musculoskeletal System problems?

A
  • Feeling overburdened (spinal issues)
  • Feeling put up on (spinal issues)
    ……e.g. resulting from “heavy” relationships
  • Feeling financially overburdened
  • Feeling unsupported (back problems)
87
Q

Other organ systems central to the function of the Musculoskeletal System (4)

A

digestive system is important to insure the uptake of calcium and other minerals.

kidneys for elimination of uric acid.

the nervous system and adrenals as stress causes the ‘using up’ of mineral supplies.

bowels for elimination (as always) to support and take the pressure off the kidneys role in elimination

88
Q

General herb classifications used in treating the musculoskeletal system.

A

nutritives to provide easily assimilated nutrients like calcium and other minerals

bitters are essential as they stimulate digestion and help uptake of nutrients

adaptogens where the adrenals are implicated and to build vital force and support kidney energy

nervines to adress stress especially in auto-immune conditions

laxatives and cathartics to help the bowel cleanse

89
Q

yellow central heterochromia, sectoral heterochromia, and or yellow topolabile and topostabile signs suggest

A

general uric acid build up (observe for areas of concentration).

90
Q

adrenal markings, for example pigments, or colarette indentation in the area, indicate

A

need to address stress, and the possible use of nervines and adaptogens.

91
Q

Cautions in clinical practice when treating the Musculoskeletal System.

A

The main caution applies to auto immune conditions where long term use of steroids causes dependency. Never encourage abrupt withdrawal of steroids or you risk a severe recurrence of symptoms. However eventual complete withdrawal of medication is usually desirable because of its side effects. Doctor should closely monitor the patients needs as the health improves. Patients need to be proactive in this.

92
Q

Herbs for the Musculoskeletal System.

A

Dandelion, Nettle and Horsetail are all calcium builders, which help to build strong bones. Horsetail is also rich in silica which helps to facilitate uptake of calcium from the other herbs. Horsetail is also a desolvent like gravel root and should therefore always be taken with a demulcent herb like marshmallow.
In auto-immune conditions astragalus+marshmallow help to modulate the immune system.
A systemic cleanse, and blood and lymphatic cleansers should only be used after one as addressed the elimination pathways.
Hydrotherapy brings blood and lymph to painful inflamed joints and other areas.

93
Q

Cautions on Valerian

A

valerian is also an estrogenic herb so it’s not a good one to give people who are on the contraceptic pill. It is also an emetic herb in large doses.

94
Q

Kidney & Bladder Infusion (ISHM)

A

1 pt Parsley
1 pt Golden rod
2 pt Marshmallow leaf
1 pt Horsetail

95
Q

Rheumatism and Arthritis Infusion

A

2 pt Horsetail
2 pt Marshmallow leaf
1 pt Nettle
1 pt Golden rod
1 pt Chamomile

96
Q

Rheumatism and Arthritis Tincture

A

4pts **Celery seed (solvent, kidney herb, alterative)

1pt **Dandelion root (kidneys)

4pts **Hydrangea root (solvent)

1pt **Wormwood (bitter, nervine)

1pt **Burdock (lymph)

1pt **Red clover (alterative)

1pt **Marshmallow (demulcent)

1pt **Black cohosh (antispasmodic, nervine, pain)

1pt **Wild lettuce (nervine to treat pain)

1pt **Ginger (stimulant, warming)

97
Q

Tincture dosage for 7-12 year olds

A

half of adult dose (2.5 ml, 2-3x daily)

98
Q

Tincture dosage for 3-7 year olds

A

one quarter adult dose (1.25. ml 2-3x daily)

99
Q

Tincture dosage for 3 year olds

A

2-5 drops twice daily

100
Q

What classifications do we need to incorporate in any formula

A

L = Lead herb/s (for the specific disorder)
E = Eliminative (eps, bowel, if now bowel powder)
N = Nutritive Nourishing and strengthening)
N = Nervines
D = Demulcents (soothing to impaired tissue)
D = Digestive (for better uptake of the other herbs)
C = Circulatory herbs

K = add a kidney supporting herb if no kindey infusion is given, especially ef the formula is very eliminative, like liver, bowel or blood cleansing formulas. Not as important in nervine or circulatory formulas.

Materia Medica (3 decks)

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