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SING FEFUR NEWSLETTER NO 6 An overview of different herbal realities focusing on the medicinal value of plants, indigenous herbs of South Africa
and aspects of the herbal industry that affect the person in the street. CONTENTS OF NEWLETTER NO 6--FEBRUARY 2012 • Street-wise-Medicinal herbs growing wild and recognised as weeds in the streets, garden and the wild. STREETWISE }
Often a single stem with a white ball of fluff at its end appears in the least expected places - children may still pick it and blow the seed watching the seed scatter in glee. The elders of ancient times when man was in tune with natures way, classified herbs according to where they grew, the colour of the flower (which usually corresponded with a body organ), shape of leaves, their use by animals and birds.This information is called the doctrine of signatures which was the old way of finding uses for herbs and which largely is verified with modern scientific findings about herbs.
The dandelion leaf is more potent as a diuretic than the root and is very useful when you need to get rid of excess water ln conditions of swelling and rheumatism. Theunusually high potassium content and its bitter substances (sesquiterpene lactone) may be the active ingredients which promote water loss. It is safe unless you have any complications to do with the gall bladder and bile duct otherwise there are no contraindications with known drugs and no side effects--
Its ok to take any herb by itself, yet when mixed with care with other healing herbs a really powerful combination may result--Herbs are not always a quick fix and often depends on the sensitivity of the person as to how fast the herbs would work. As a daily ritual to prevent illness taking herbs is effective and health promoting. Remember the onus of healing is on the patient not the practitioner----"Prevention is better than cure". Dandelion contains inulin and that substance is helpful in mild diabetes: it is one of the herbs which help to lower blood sugar. In the next newsletter we will deal with Mint in the series called Kitchen wise - talking about medicinal properties of the usual herbs found in the kitchen.
Since the liver is the largest organ (excluding the skin), we will discuss the conditions over a number of newsletters. It works together with the gall bladder but is different to it. There are 3 main manifestations of liver conditions 2. Degenerative disease --- Cirrhosis. 3. Cancer of the liver The liver functions as the chemical factory of the body. It’s the recycle centre of the body. “When the liver is right you feel merry and bright Old man liver is a busy guy- Jaundice Jaundice is caused when there is an excess of Bilirubin and it accumulates in the skin and whites of eyes giving the skin a sickly yellow pallor. The following herbs are good for the liver---I suggest that mixtures are used for a broader acting spectrum. The herbs are usually taken 2 to three times a day—one teaspoon to 1 cup of boiling water—add a bit of lemon
Guidance with professional health practitioners from the naturopath, sangoma, dietician, alternative healer to a MD is an responsible course of action when dealing with any substance affecting your health. For more in depth details about Dandelion and other herbs visit t. The herbs in this mixture are obtainable at any good health shop or pharmacy. The process of cutting a herb generates heat so the finer the cut of the herb so too does the potency diminish that little bit. So I recommend the rough tea cut rather than teabags even though it appears to be a mission to make in the rush rush everyday world. We are also a mail order source for our own organic teas , singles and herbal products. Working with you, we can develop custom formulations specific to your practice. Our goal is long term working relationships that evolve over time. If you have a problem getting the herbs contact us at <<herbs@herbsorganic.co.za>> and we will do our best to help you find them.
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