by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Anti-lithic (MutraKricra Hara) These herbs help to prevent the formation of stones in the urinary system and can help remove those which are already formed. How Anti-lithics Work Most seem to either work by “dissolving” stones, or helping the body to remove those...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
As the name implies, these herbs help the body to control inflammation. However, the symptomatic alleviation of inflammation employed by pharmaceuticals is rarely the same mechanism by which these remedies act. Inflammation is a normal and healthy body response to...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
These herbs reduce feelings of nausea and can help to relieve or prevent vomiting. How Anti-emetics Work Most of these herbs are Carminatives which settle the digestive processes of the stomach. Examples Melissa off. (Lemon Balm) Matricariarecutita (Chamomile)...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Anti-catarrhal (Chedana) These herbs help the body to remove excess phlegm from the body. They’re mainly used in ear, nose and throat infections. They’ll help eliminate mucus in the sinuses while playing a role in a broader based treatment objectives. How...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Anthelmintic (Krimi Hara) Anthelmintics will destroy or expel worms from the digestive system. Many can be quite toxic in high doses and are no longer accessible to medical herbalism. The term is synonymous with vermifuge& anti-parasitic. Anthelmintics are herbs...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Analgesic – Shula Hara Herbs that will relieve and soothe pain (are synonymous with Anodynes). Analgesic/Anodyne (Shula Hara) What is an Anodyne? These are herbs that will relieve and soothe pain (are synonymous with Analgesics). Other actions that will have...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Alterative (raktashodhana) See also bitter tonic or antipyretic herbs Alteratives are herbs that cleanse and purify the blood. They produce the following general therapeutic effects: Purify the blood, removing toxins, and tend to have anti-infectious, anti-bacterial...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Adaptogen (Rasayana) Though this word is a relatively new concept to western medicine, China and Eastern medical theory has employed their use for centuries. The intent behind their use is the very basis of a preventative approach to health and wellbeing. Basically...
by Asaf Feit | Health Conditions, Reproduction
In Chinese medicine, treating pregnant women from fertilization to the successful birth of a healthy baby is an art form. It relates to the typical imbalances and different gestation phases through nutrition, acupuncture, herbs and touch therapy. The teachings of...
by Asaf Feit | Health Conditions, Respiratory
The recommended diet is pungent, bitter,dry, light and warm. This type of diet is of a reducing nature and is suitable for strong individuls. Cooking method: baking, steaming, cooking with a little water, soup Grains: barley, millet, buckwheat, basmati brown rice...
by Asaf Feit | Health Conditions, Respiratory
For dry constipation and dryness of the lungs, a treatment strategy of moistening the lungs, lubricating the Colon and softening the stool is required. Cooking method: cooking in water, pressure cooker, soft and oily food texture, food with sauce Cooked grains: oats,...
by Asaf Feit | Health Conditions, Respiratory
Symptoms: difficulty in inhalation, edema, shortness of breath in effort, fatigue, muscle weakness, feeling of cold, poor appetite Cooking method: long cooking on low heat, thick soup or porridge, pressure cooker, baking, cooking vegetables Nishime or Kimpire style,...