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Medicinal herbs Flashcards

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What are “nutritive” herbs?

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Herbs to make a regular part of your diet. Examples such as, horsetail, passionflower, chickweed, cleavers, and lemon balm

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What are tonic herbs?

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Tonic herbs feed, tone, rehabilitate, and strengthen particular body systems.

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What are longetivity herbs?

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Herbs that increase the quality of life. Common weeds such as dandelion, nettle, oats, and burdock. They are hearty and determined to survive.

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For the blood (2 herbs)

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Dandelions, burdock

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For the spirit(2 herbs)

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Flower essences and kava-kava

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For the kidneys (2 herbs)

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Dandelion leaf and nettle

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For the heart (3 herbs)

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Cayenne, garlic and hawthorne

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For the liver (2 herbs)

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Burdock root, dandelion root

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What is seaweed rich in?

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The richest plant source of minerals.

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What is spirulina?

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Blue green algae that grows in freshwater ponds. It is a great source of protein and B vitamins.

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What is bee pollen?

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Concentrate form of nearly all known energy and a powerhouse of nutrients. A complete protein, all 22 amino acids. Only take 1 to 2 t. Per day.

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What are the symptoms of B deficiency?

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B deficiency equals nervousness, depression, PA, excess fears. B5 most important for relieving stress. B6 plus vitamin c needed to produce serotonin. Serotonin also needed to produce restful sleep.

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What is nutritional yeast?

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Also called brewers yeast. It is a complete protein and has all essential amino acids and B-12. 1-2 T. Per day.

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Highest concentration of B vitamins excluding herbs?

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Superfoods: nutritional yeast, spirulina, and bee pollen. Dark green vegetables, brown rice, whole wheat breads, wheat germ, black strap molasses, some nuts and seeds.

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Talk about the spiritual medicine of the dandelion.

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Clear mental toxins as well as physical, endurance, bring happiness

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What are antioxidents?

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Anti-agers.chemicals created by the body to keep free radicals in check.

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What do hawthorne berries do?

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Lowers blood pressure, lowers cholestrol, reduces angina, heart health. Rich in antioxidants

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List four herbs that feed the brain

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Ashwagandha, ginkgo, ginseng, goto kola

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Strongest herb for depression

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St. John’s Wort

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Solvent

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The liquid

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What is an infusion?

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Infusions are made from the more delicate part of the plant, including the leaves, flowers and aromatic parts. Must be steeped rather than simmered, because thye give up their medicinal parts more easily.

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What is a decoction?

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Dedoctions are made from the more tenacious parts of the plant such as the roots, bark and seeds. It is harder to get the constituents from these parts so a slow simmer or an overnight infusion is required. 4-6 T to 1 qt water

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How do you make a decoction?

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Put herbs in saucepan and cover with cold water. Heat slowly and smmer covered for 20-45 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger the tea.

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What are solar and lunar infusions?

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Using the sun or the moon to extract the healing properties of the plant

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When is nutritional yeast contraindicated?

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If you are suffering from a yeast infection.

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What is wildcrafting?

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Harvesting of plants from their natural environment.

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Origin of the word “drug”?

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Dutch for dried plant

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Contraindication for licorice root

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Heart issues, including high blood pressure

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What are the medicinal qualities of basil?

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Anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, immune boost, antioxident, cholestrol lowering

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Topical medicinal use of basil?

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Yes, to relieve mouth infections and the itching and swelling associated with insect bites

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Three herbs used to lower blood pressure?

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Cayenne, garlic and hawthorne berries

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For what disorders is echinacea contraindicated for?

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Those with auto immune disorders, allergies, ms, Lupus and arthritis

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What are the internal medicinal uses of Lemon Balm?

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Soothes anxiety, tension, helps with sleep, relaxes blood vessels which can reduce blood pressure, anti-viral, help with herpes and shingles

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What are the topical uses of Lemon Balm?

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As a poultice for herpes simplex or to repel mosquitos

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What are the topical uses of St. john’s Wort?

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Easing muscle injuries or spasms and acne.

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Describe the medicinal uses of St. John’s Wort when taken internally.

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To ease anxiety and depression, easing inflammation and internal bruising. Cancer fighting? Marked anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti inflammatory. Helpful for herpes and shingles tx. Healing for bruises

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What is a contraindication for St. John’s Wort?

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Those with bipolar should not take.

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What is an appropriate dosage for St. John’s Wort?

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300mg. 1-3 times per day. Slow acting/takes a while to work.

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Three herbs for depression

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St. John’s wort, motherwort, lemon balm

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List three herbs that are good for cleaning the blood and detox

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Red clover, burdock root, curly root, dandelion

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Which root is contraindicated for those with HBP?

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Licorice root

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Name three solvents for tinctures

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Vegetable glycerin, alcohol, apple ider vinegar

42
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What is a healing crisis?

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May occur during or after activating positive healthy steps for body. Expulsion of furthwr load of toxins as healing.

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What are some of the natural laws? Name three

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Healing crisis, thelaw ofcause and effect, the law of attraction and repulsion, the law of inertia, thelaw of crisis, the law of periodicity, the law of resonation and similars, poison into similars, and the mutable body.

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Another name for echinacea?

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Purple cone flower

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Explain the law of cause and effect as itrelates to herbalism.

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Realizing the connection between what we eat and how we feel.

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Medicinal uses of sage

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Sore throat

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Medicinal uses of nettle

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Make rope of stem, root for prostrate issues, gout, liver problems, respiratory, reproductive, kidneys, food allergies, allergies, excess mucous, blood, world wide, high in protein and minerals.

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How to harvest nettle?

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Tender top, maybe eight leaves

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How to eat nettle?

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Evoo, garlic, on bread. Nettle soup

50
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Stinging nettle purpose of sting?

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Increase blood flow to area. Arthritic relief. Not a stinger that needs to be removed

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What are flower essences?

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The vibrational message of a flower transmitted to water by solarisation. The vibrational resonance of the flower is memorized by the water.

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What does yarrow look like?

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Fern like with white flowers

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What are the medicinal uses of yarrow?

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Blood clotting, astringent

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How do you make a solar infusion?

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Place herbs 4-6 T dried herb to one qt. cold water.put in sunlight for several hours

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How do you make a lunar infusion?

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Place herbs in open container, fill with water and put in path of moonlight.

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Turmeric is native to where?

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India and South Asia. Tropical regions, red flowers

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What are the medicinal properties of turmeric?

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Anti-inflammatory. Aids digestion, inhibits yeast overgrowth. Curcumin, one of turmeric so major constituents is an effective anti-bacterial agent and anti-oxidant.

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What are the medicinal uses of burdock?

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Internally and externally for eczema, psoriasis, and other skin-related imbalances. Treats liver and lymphatic distress. The root is one of the best blood purifiers. It cleanses and eliminates impurities in the blood rapidly

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What are the medicinal properties of lemon balm?

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Depression, anxiety, insomnia, anti-viral, treatment against herpes and shingles.

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Herpes or shingles treatment?

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Lemon balm and licorice tea

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What are the medicinal uses of rosemary?

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A brain tonic, improving concentration and memory. It is a mild stimulant, eases headaches, migraines, and moderate depression, circulation, heart issues and low bp, arthritis, digestion, full of antioxidants

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Talk about Hawthorne

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Heart herb.It dilates the arteries and veins, enabling blood to flow more freely. Strengthens heart muscle while regulating bp. Lowers cholestrol and treats heart arrhythmia

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What are the medicinal uses of lavender?

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Relaxing, calming, uplifting, insomnia treatment. Mild antidepressant, ibs treatment, antispasmodic, antibacterial, anti fungal, antiseptic. Prevents fainting anti nausea.

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Herbal treatment for headaches?

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Combine feverfew with lavender. Also rosemary

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A calming tea would be?

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Lavender, lemon balm

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What is a good herb to limit yeast overgrowth?

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Turmeric

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What is a great anti-inflammatory herb?

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Turmeric

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What are the medicinal uses for red clover?

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Very nutritious. Blood and lymphatic cleanser, eczema, psoriasis. Respiratory issues, menopause

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What would be a good blend for menopause?

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Red clover, sage and mother wort

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What is a precaution for red clover use?

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Blood thinning so don’t use 2 weeks before and after surgery

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What are the medicinal uses of marsh mallow?

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Bladder and kidney infections, ulcers.Lubricates and moisturizers the lung. Poultice for dry itchy chapped skin. Eczema

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What are the medicinal uses of licorice root?

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Laxative and lung and throat problems. Coughs, bronchitis, congestion, antiviral for herpes. Contraindicated with HBP

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What is Black Cohosh used for?

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Anything spasmodic. Cramps, seizures, uterine troubles, pain in childbirth. Also HBP

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What, made into a cough syrup makes a good cough syrup?

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Black cohosh

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When is black cohosh contraindicated?

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Pregnancy. Also don’t use constantly.

76
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Black cohosh is also called what?

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Black snake root, rattlesnake root. Used for poisonous snake bites

77
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Don’t use!

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Blackroot, bloodroot, belladonna, lily of the valley. All do have medical properties but the dosage is too tricky because they are soooo powerful.

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What is blue cohosh used for?

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To regulate menstrual flow, labor pains, bring on menstruation, cramps, HBP, any spasms.

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When is blue cohosh contraindicated?

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Pregnancy

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Melissa Officinalis is another name for what herb?

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Lemon balm

81
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Where does HSV2 live?

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In the base ganglion of your nervous system/the sacral region of your spine. It can sense when you are unbalanced and will activate and when you are calm, it is dormant

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Herpes holistic health plan-supplements

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Garlic, zinc picolinate 50 mg
Selenium-take separate from other supplements 200 mcg
D3-2000 mg
Vitamin C-3000mg

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Herpes-foods to avoid:

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Chocolate, caffeine, peanuts, nuts and seeds (except flax and hemp) raisins and sugar

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Herpes helpful foods

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Fish, potatoes, brewers yeast, beans, eggs, avocados, blueberries, seaweed, lemon balm

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Holistic treatment for herpes

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Higher lysine to argenine ratio
Plenty of sleep
Yoga-20 min daily
Supplements-50 zinc, 200 selenium, garlic, 3000 vitamin c and 2000 vitamin D
Lemon balm
Make peace with herpes
86
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What are immunostimulant herbs?

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Herbs that boost the immune system in the short term. Should not be taken long term or used to compensate for a weakened or compromised immune system. Echinacea, elderberry, boneset, spilanthes

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What are “laxative” herbs?

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Herbs that increase bowel movements. Dandelion root, yellow dock root, triphala, aloe Vera gel

88
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Stronger laxatives and ones that can cause dependency if taken 10 consecutive days

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Aloe Vera leaf, senna and rhubarb

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What are nervine herbs?

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Herbs that effect the nervous system

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What are some relaxing nervines?

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Lemon balm, lavender, vervain, chamomile, St. John’s wort, skull cap, cramp bark, milky oats, valerian, Californian poppy

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What are stimulating herbs?

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Ones that stimulate the nervous system

92
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Holistic tx program for healthy skin and hair.

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Good digestion and regularity. Lots of antioxidants, avoid chemicals, optimum levels of D3, reduce stress

93
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What are brittle nails a symptom of?

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An underlying problem. Hypothyroidism, anemia

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