Yahweh's Herbal Medicine

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Valerian as a Medicinal Tincture Text
Valerian - Valeriana officinalis
Valerian is also called garden heliotrope and is native to Europe. Its use goes all the way back to Greece around 400 B.C.E. Today it is widely used throughout Europe and the United States.
It is the root that is used medicinally. You can easily grow your own or purchase the dried root. The aroma of the dried root is very disagreeable, a bit like dirty socks. Due to the poor aroma and flavor of the herb, it is best to take it as a tincture rather than a tea.
Valerian is a very safe herb used primarily as a mild sedative. Don’t confuse valerian with va**um. The names sound alike but va**um is a pharmaceutical that is not nearly as safe as the herb valerian. Valerian is not habit forming and you will not feel groggy from it.
Valerian is best used for any type of tension or pain. Tension includes stress, anxiety, headache, migraine and muscle tension. Pain would include muscle pain, joint pain, backache and cramps.
It is most noted as a relaxing nervine for insomnia. Those prone to difficulties with sleep can keep a tincture bottle next to their bed and simply take some during the night to help them go back to sleep. Oddly, in roughly 10 percent of people, valerian has the opposite effect and can actually keep them up all night.
Even though for most people valerian is a mild sedative, it is also known to increase the circulation of the digestion, cardiac function and lung function.
Begin taking valerian with ¼ dropperful and increase slowly until the effects are felt. Take a break from the herb for one week out of each month.
There are no known contraindications, side effects or interactions with other drugs.

Hawthorn as a Medicinal Tincture Text
Hawthorn - Crataegus spp.
Hawthorn is a small tree with beautiful white to pink flowers in the spring similar to apple trees. There is a long history in the use of hawthorn for medicine and there is also a great deal of folklore, especially in European traditions. Today, there are numerous scientific studies regarding its use.
While hawthorn flowers and leaves are often used in herbal medicine, the berries make excellent medicine.
Hawthorn is one of the top herbal medicines for the heart and circulation. It strengthens the heart muscle, improving blood flow through the heart and arteries. This helps to regulate heart rhythm and blood pressure. Hawthorn also lowers harmful cholesterol which when combined with hypertension can lead to arteriosclerosis.
All parts of hawthorn contain flavonoids that help protect the cardiovascular system. These anthocyanins have anti-inflammatory properties as well as antioxidants. Hawthorn also works on the emotional level of the heart for those that are grieving and experiencing sadness or mild depression.
It can be taken alone or as part of a larger formula. Hawthorn is quite safe for all age groups from children to the elderly. Be sure to take hawthorn tincture for at least four weeks for the best results. The only caution is to consult a doctor or qualified Make Herbal Teas Along with Top Herbs
Hawthorn berry is a rich source of polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidant compounds found in plants. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable molecules called free radicals that can harm your body when they are present at high levels.
Free radicals can come from certain foods. You can also have higher levels of them as a result of exposure to environmental toxins such as air pollution and cigarette smoke
Polyphenols are associated with numerous health benefits due to their antioxidant activity, including a lower risk of
Hawthorn’s antioxidant flavonoids improve blood flow, guard against blood vessel damage, and even help to dilate blood vessels.
Here are just some of the many chemical compounds and nutrients found in hawthorn:
Flavonoids, including hyperoside
Quercetin
Vitexin
Rutin
Pentacyclic triterpenes
Acantolic acid
Neotegolic acid
Choline
Acetylcholine
Chlorogenic acid
Caffeic acid
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus

traditional use
The humble Hawthorn Berry enjoys a long and enduring history as the herb to strengthen your heart – both physically and emotionally. The berries were a favorite of the Native American Indians as a heart tonic and they also used them for gastrointestinal complaints.

Tincture: 1-2 ml orally three times daily

Hawthorn suggested uses for

Arrhythmias,

Atherosclerosis,

Buerger's Disease,

Cardiovascular Function
5 Major Functions of the Cardiovascular System
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport.
Nutrient and Waste Product Transport.
Disease Protection and Healing.
Hormone Delivery.
Body Temperature Regulation.

Circulatory Disorders,

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF),

Hyperlipidemia,

High Blood Pressure (hypertension),

Low Blood Pressure (hypotension),

Indigestion,

Tapeworm Infections.

Chest Pain,

Heart Failure,

Blood Circulation Problems,

High Blood Pressure,

Anxiety,
Premature Skin Aging
some Cancers
Type 2 Diabetes
Asthma
Some Infections
Digestive Aid
It May Help Prevent Hair Loss
It Fights Free Radicals

Warrning
Check with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first before taking Hawthorn.
Hawthorn has no known severe interactions with other drugs.Serious interactions of hawthorn include vandetanib. Hawthorn has moderate interactions with at least 51 different drugs.nHawthorn has no known mild interactions with other drugs.
This medication contains hawthorn. Do not take aubepine, Chinese hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata, English hawthorn, hagthorn, hedgethorn, ladies' meat, maybush, mayflower, maythorn, oneseed hawthorn, shanzha, or whitehorn if you are allergic to hawthorn or any ingredients contained in this drug.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Side effects of hawthorn include:
Agitation
Circulatory disturbances
Dizziness
Fatigue
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Headache
Nausea
Nosebleeds
Palpitations
Sleep disturbances (insomnia)
Stomach upset
Sweating

Hawthorn has been used since the Middle ages, with some accounts going back as far as the first century to Greek herbalist Dioscorides. It was later used by Swiss physician Paracelsus (1493–1541 CE). Considered to be a particularly symbolic tree with many folktales and magical myths surrounding it, hawthorn was "sacred tree medicine" to the ancient Druids, and was said to house fairies, specifically when growing with oak and ash trees. However, it was unlucky to bring the flowers into the house, quite possibly because they would bring the fairy folk with them. Hawthorn twigs and flowers were incorporated in the marriage wreath symbolizing chastity and ensuring prosperity at Greek weddings and were also used to decorate altars worshiping the goddess of marriage, H***n. In Ireland, couples desiring hawthorn's blessing would dance around it at marriage ceremonies. The sprigs were attached to newborn's cradles to protect them from evil and also used to decorate the maypole for the May Day or Beltane ceremony, which celebrated fertility and renewal. The blooming of this tree coincided with the first day of summer which occurred in May.

Most historical uses were related to digestion until recently. It is considered energetically slightly warm, associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver meridians, and reflects both sweet and sour tastes.

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Dandelion Flower as an Herbal-infused Oil Text

Dandelion Flowers - Taraxacum officinale

Dandelions are not only one of the most common plants found in our backyards, but they’re also one of the most beneficial plants. Dandelions are one of the first plants we learn to identify. They have bright yellow flowers in the spring and also have a distinctive white globe of seeds that follow. The downward pointing teeth on the leaves are also quite distinctive.

Their ease of spread makes them one of the plants that lawn owners work so hard to eliminate. It really is a shame. They have no idea of the valuable medicine they are trying to eradicate.

Dandelion flowers will need to be harvested, but this should not be too difficult no matter where on the planet you live. These plants are found growing everywhere in the world. Just make sure that the area you are collecting from has not been sprayed. This is just as important for herbs used topically.

The flowers make a beneficial herbal infused oil. They are known as a muscle relaxant, especially for the lower spine and neck areas. The oil is best used for massage to help release the tension. The flowers can also be eaten. They make a lovely addition to salads.

Other parts of the plants are used medicinally as well. The leaves and roots can be either harvested or purchased from any herb shop, co-op or online store.

The leaves can be eaten which are high in antioxidants as well as high in minerals and vitamins such as iron, potassium, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin K. The leaves used as tea or tinctures are diuretic helping kidney and bladder function.

The roots, also as a tea or tincture, have an affinity as a liver tonic and blood purifier.

All parts of the plant are very safe. However, those with gallstones should not take the leaf internally without consulting a qualified practitioner. There are also rare reported cases of allergic reaction to the milky substance in the leaves and stem.

Milk Thistle

(Good for Detoxing For Heavy Metals, Chemotherapy, And Radiation.)

Its powerful antioxidants that may protect your body from nerve damage, abnormal brain aging, and cancer. The active ingredient of milk thistle is Silymarin and it has incredible cleansing effects on the liver and gallbladder. It also has antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties.

If you’re looking for help getting dangerous chemicals and other toxic substances out of your body, milk thistle should definitely be on your list!

(Taking Milk Thistle to Treat Liver Disease)

An image of the inside of a body highlighting the liver.
Milk thistle is known as an elixir for your liver and the king of detoxifying herbs. No herb is more beneficial and more powerful for a liver cleanse than milk thistle.

Related to the daisy and ragweed family, the milk thistle plant is said to be effective in improving liver health. It’s also known to prevent liver problems like fatty liver disease, fibrosis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and issues with the gallbladder.

Liver cirrhosis is characterized by severe scarring of the liver. The tissues around the liver become thick and inflamed, and the liver cells also suffer degeneration. It can be caused by drinking too much alcohol and chronic hepatitis.

(Milk thistle has been proven effective in supporting the liver in detoxification from:)

Heavy Metals
Prescription Medications
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Alcohol
Environmental pollution

The Science Behind Milk Thistle

Gene Bruno of the Natural Health Research Institute states that Silymarin can protect against glutathione depletion and increase glutathione levels in the liver. Milk thistle strengthens the liver cell walls, buffering them from invading toxins and supports liver regeneration.

Silymarin helps increase levels of glutathione and superoxide dismutase (SOD), your body’s two most powerful intracellular antioxidants.

Glutathione is known as your body’s master antioxidant and maybe your body’s most important antioxidant for preventing disease. There are over 89,000 medical articles about it and its benefits to support healing or preventing cancer, heart disease, dementia, autoimmune disease, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Glutathione is a combination of three amino acids: cysteine, glycine, and glutamine. The secret behind glutathione’s detox power is the sulfur compounds it contains.

According to Dr. Mark Hyman MD, sulfur is sticky and acts like flypaper for the toxins in your body. Free radicals, mercury, and radiation, stick to sulfur, which is then eliminated by the body.
Benefits of Milk Thistle

There are other reported benefits from use of milk thistle besides helping to prevent or treat liver conditions. People who have supplemented with milk thistle have reported improvements in:

Skin health
Blood sugar levels
Kidney health
Brain function
Cholesterol levels

(It Can Boost Brain Function)

Milk thistle has been used as a natural remedy for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s for thousands of years. This is due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can protect your brain’s neurons and help prevent age-related cognitive decline.

Animal studies have shown that silymarin can prevent oxidative damage to brain cells which could help prevent a decline in brain function. These same studies also show that milk thistle can reduce the number of amyloid plaques in the brains of animals with Alzheimer’s. People with Alzheimer’s often show very high numbers of amyloid plaques so if milk thistle can reduce this number, it may prove to be a beneficial way to treat this serious disease.

Amyloid plaques are sticky clusters of amyloid proteins that can build up between nerve cells as you age.

Unfortunately, there are currently no human clinical trials of the effect milk thistle has on brain function. It’s also unknown what doses would need to be prescribed for it to have a beneficial effect.
It Could Lower Blood Sugar Levels

(Milk thistle may be beneficial in lowering blood sugar levels for those who have type 2 diabetes.)

It can be used as a complementary therapy for diabetics because one of the compounds in milk thistle may work similarly to some diabetic medications by helping improve insulin sensitivity and decrease blood sugar.

A recent analysis found that those taking silymarin on a regular basis experienced a significant reduction in their blood sugar levels.
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of milk thistle may also be useful for reducing the risk of developing diabetic complications like kidney disease.

(It Could Improve Cancer Treatment)

It’s been suggested that silymarin could be helpful for people getting treatment for cancer due to its antioxidant effects. There are also animal studies which show that milk thistle may be useful in reducing the side effects of certain cancer treatments.

Studies also show that milk thistle could also make chemotherapy more effective against certain cancers and may even be able to destroy cancer cells.

However, human studies are limited and more are needed to be able to determine the exact effect that milk thistle has on cancer.
It May Protect Against Bone Loss

There are test tube and animal studies which show that milk thistle could be effective in preventing osteoporosis. In these studies, milk thistle stimulated bone mineralization which could protect against bone loss.

This research suggests that milk thistle can be useful in preventing or delaying bone loss in postmenopausal women. There are no human studies currently.

(It Can Help to Clear Skin)

Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition and it’s been suggested that oxidative stress plays a major role in acne breakouts. Milk thistle has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties making it a helpful acne treatment.
One particular study showed that people with acne who took 210 milligrams of silymarin per day for 8 weeks experienced a 53% decrease in acne lesions. However, this is the only study with any relevant data.

(It Helps Protects Your Body Against Radiation)

The largest benefit of supplementing with milk thistle is its ability to cleanse your body of environmental toxins. We live in a toxic world and are exposed to pollution and chemicals every single day. For this reason, milk thistle’s detox properties can go a long way in helping prevent diseases.

Workers exposed to chemical xylene showed huge improvements when supplementing with milk thistle as did those who had liver damage from alcohol and prescription drug use.

(Milk Thistle has also been studied for its effectiveness in lower oxidation of LDL cholesterol and in treatment for diabetic neuropathy.)

A study published in the Journal of Molecular Carcinogenesis found that milk thistle can reduce the damaging effects of radiation and detoxify your body of radiation.

From cell phones to microwaves, we are exposed to radiation continually. This can add up and have a negative impact on your health over time. Taking milk thistle supplements may help in thwarting the long-term effects of these dangerous substances encountered every day.

If you want to reduce the damaging effects that toxicity can play on your health, then consider using milk thistle.

Final Thoughts

Milk thistle has some incredible detoxification benefits because of its ability to improve liver function and increase intracellular antioxidants like glutathione.

The recommended daily intake of milk thistle is 150 milligrams 1-3x daily for treatment or 50 to 150 milligrams daily for maintenance.
Common side effects of milk thistle include nausea, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. You won’t have to worry about the side effects of milk thistle long as you take the recommended milk thistle dosage.

However, you should talk to your healthcare provider about how any medications you are taking may be impacted by milk thistle.
Milk thistle can be a helpful, natural supplement for overall health and wellness. Your liver will surely appreciate it!

Echinacea as a Medicinal Tincture (Cold's and Flu)

Echinacea - (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia)

Echinacea benefits and uses are widely known among herbalists and non-herbalists alike. It has become one of our most popular herbal medicines. Echinacea is also called purple coneflower and it is often found as an ornamental in gardens. The large showy purple blooms are beautiful and they are very easy to grow.

Echinacea is native to the North American prairies from Texas up into Canada. The species Echinacea purpurea is the largest and most beautiful of the Echinacea. There are two other species, Echinacea angustifoilia and Echinacea pallida which are also good medicinally.

It is important to grow echinacea yourself or purchase plants that are organically grown. This is because plants in the wild are at risk of being over harvested since they are so popular as herbal medicines.

Medicinally, you can use all parts of the plant. Many herbalists simply make a tincture of the root. However, this does take the life of the plant. To use all parts of the plant, harvest the leaves and seeds during the second year of growth and then the flowers and roots during the third year.

Echinacea has a long traditional use by Native Americans. Today, it is one of the top immune enhancing herbs. It raises the body’s natural resistance to infection when the immune system is temporarily weakened.

Specifically, echinacea helps to lessen the incidence, severity and duration of colds and flu. It is used for bronchitis, sore throats, oral infections, laryngitis, tonsillitis or excess mucus in the sinuses.
Echinacea is antibacterial and antiviral. It works by increasing the macrophage and T-cell activity which is the body’s first line of defense against foreign antigens.

If taking Echinacea for prevention, take ½ teaspoon of tincture twice daily. This is for short-term prevention only. Do not take for longer than 8 weeks and do not use it in place of building and nourishing a healthy immune system.

If taking Echinacea once a cold or flu hits, be sure to start taking the tincture frequently at the very first signs of the infection. This would be ½ teaspoon every two hours for the first 24 to 48 hours.

Echinacea is also an exceptional detoxifier by helping to cleanse the blood and the lymphatic system. It is what herbalists call an alternative.

Topically, Echinacea is antiseptic for sores, cuts, bites, stings, boils, acne and fungal infections. It is also used for any type of inflamed skin condition. Use it both internally and externally for best results.

It is generally recommended not to take Echinacea if an autoimmune disease is present. Do not take immunosuppressant medication.

Echinacea is deer resistant.