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painful area. To treat cramps, mix equal parts of chamomile flowers and silverweed to make a tea. Chamomile is a
classic remedy for teething pains in children. For this, use chamomile in its homeopathic form or as teething tablets.
Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile) A remedy for the digestive system, Roman chamomile is often used
interchangeably with German chamomile. However, an infusion of Roman chamomile has a more pronounced bitter
action than its German namesake. It is an excellent treatment for nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and loss of appetite.
It is also sedative, antispasmodic and mildly analgesic, and will relieve colic, cramps, and other cramping pains. By
stimulating digestive secretions and relaxing the muscles of the gut, it helps normalize digestive function. Roman
chamomile may also be taken for headaches and migraine, even by children. Its anti-inflammatory and antiallergenic
properties make it helpful for irritated skin.
Chaparal (Larrea tridentata ): Chaparal is used for treating such ailments as: tuberculosis, bowel complaints,
stomach ulcers and bowel disorders, cancers, and colds and flu. It is found to be beneficial to the walls of
capillaries throughout the body, and so are good to take regularly in cases of capillary fragility. Chaparal
contains N.D.G.A.. It is responsible for inhibiting several enzyme reactions, including lipo oxyginase, which is
responsible for some unhealthy inflammatory and immune-system responses. It has been shown to reduce
inflammatory histamine responses in the lung, which is good news for asthma sufferers. N.D.G.A. is one of the
most highly anti-oxidant substances known to man. Several types of tumors, such as those in uterine fibroids
and fibrosystic breast disease, can be helped immensely by a concentrated extract of the plant. Chaparal can
improve liver function, causing the liver metablolism to speed up, clearing toxins, and improving the livers'
ability to synthesize fatty acids into high density lipids (HDLs....the good quality cholesterol). The low density
lipids levels (LDLs....the poor quality cholesterol) decrease. The strong anti-oxident effects of Larrea t. appear
to repair free radical damage caused by drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines.
External uses of the herb include poultices placed on aching joints, and the tea or a fomentation (applied
several times per day and left on the area) for such things as ringworm, skin fungi, and athletes' foot. Has also
been used for reducing fibroids A study in the Journal of Dental Research showed chaparral mouthwash
reduced cavities by 75%.
Lipoxygenase and 5-hydroxyeicosatatraenois acid are usually high in the synovial fluid of arthritis
sufferers which means Chapparal’s ability to inhibit these can help here as well. Larrea contains active
flavonoids and ligans that, in addition to being anti-oxidants, act as antifungals, antibiotics, and antivirals. It is
in this last capacity, as an antiviral that prompted investigations into its ability to inhibit the spl promoter HIV
and as an inhibitor of Herpes simplex-1 in cell cultures; as well as Kaposi's sarcoma virus. Clinical evaluations
consisted of testimonies from close to 36 persons. Larrea was prepared as an extract in an aloe-based lotion and
was effective in reversing symptoms in nearly all cases of HSV-1 and shingles within 12-24 hours and in
greatly reducing the severity of sores from Kaposi's sarcoma in people in full-blown AIDS. The lotion proved to
work faster and to be more effective than acyclovir, the main drug for herpes.
When applied to the skin as a tea, tincture, or salve, Chaparral slows down the rate of bacterial grown
and kills it with its antimicrobial activity. Chaparral will also help dry skin, brittle hair and nails and cracks in
the hands or feet.
Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus ) Back in the 17 th century, herbalist Gerard wrote that the seeds and leaves
helped with pain and inflammation of the uterus. The hormonelike substances found in the seeds help to correct
female hormonal imbalances, such as those that can occur during menopause, premenstrual syndrome, or
menstruation, and also help dissolve fibroids and cysts. German researchers suggest the berries increase production
of luteinizing hormone and prolactin. Another study adds the increase of the hormone progesterone to the list. The
seeds do stimulate mother’s milk flow as shown in a clinical study when 100 nursing mothers taking chaste seeds
were compared to those who were not. Christopher Hobbs suggests its use during the first 3 months only of
pregnancy to help prevent miscarriage and, with ginger, to allay morning sickness. Chaste berries can help regulate
periods when there is excessive or too frequent bleeding. It also reestablishes normal ovulation after contraceptive
pills have been used. In women without ovaries, chasteberry appears to lessen extremes of hormonal imbalance,
perhaps through indirect effects on the endocrine system, liver and circulation. Women with PMS with significant
depression should probably steer clear of chasteberry. Some research suggests that PMS with depression is caused
by excess progesterone, and chasteberry is said to raise progesterone levels. Chasteberry may help some women
trying to conceive if infertility is due to low progesterone levels. Most of the research has been done on a chaste berry
extract called Agnolyt. When 53 women with excessive bleeding and short menstrual cycles were given this product,
65% showed improvement and about 47% were cured. Those over age 20 experienced the most improvements.
Other studies with Agnolyt found the chaste berry helps control acne in both young women and young men.
Chebulic Myrobylan (Terminalia chebula)....Laxative and astringent, the fruit gently improves bowel regularity
without excessively irritating the colon. Like Chinese rhubarb, chebulic myrobalan may be used as a treatment for
diarrhea and dysentery. The fruit’s tannins protect the gut wall from irritation and infection, and tend to reduce
intestinal secretions. Likewise, the fruit helps to counter acidic indigestion and heartburn. A decoction of chebulic
myrobalan may be used as a gargle and mouthwash, as a lotion for sore and inflamed eyes, and as a douche for
vaginitis and excessive vaginal discharge. The dried fruits and seeds are prescribed in Ayurvedic medicine for such
illnesses as dermatosis, edema, and urinary infections. It is also considered an excellent blood purifier. Finely
powdered, it is used as a dentifrice, and for bleeding or ulcerated gums. Coarsely powdered and smoked in a pipe, it is
used to relieve asthma. TCM: Indications: Chronic diarrhea and dysentery; prolapse of rectum; asthma and coughs
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