| Dr. Jai Maharaj 2004-10-04, 2:24 am |
| HERBAL GUIDELINES
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[ Subject: Herbal Guidelines
[ From: fidyl@yahoo.com
[ Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Herbal Guidelines
GUIDELINES
The medicinal benefits of herbs have been recorded for
centuries.
Herbs were extensively used to cure practically every
known illness and has been documented by Bharatiya (aka
Indian), Egyptian, Roman, Native American, Persians and
Hebrews alike. Many herbs contain powerful ingredients
that, if used correctly, can help heal the body. By using
herbs in their complete form, the body's healing process
utilizes a balance of the ingredients provided by nature.
Herbs must be used appropriately. Many herbs are
extremely potent. Use and overuse of certain herbs can be
deadly! It is also important to note that since herbs
contain active ingredients, be aware that some elements
may interact negatively with prescribed medications!
Therefore, your healthcare professional must be notified
if you have any questions about safety. As a general
rule: most of the bitter tasting herbs are medicinal
herbs and the pleasant tasting herbs are less toxic and
can be used more often. Also, some herbs in any form,
should not be taken for more than seven days at a time.
Others herbs are more beneficial with time. The fresh
leaves, bark, and roots of herbs can be used in their
natural form or can be found in dried form and used in
capsules, tablets, tinctures, essential oils, powders,
creams, lotions, and salves.
Herbal formulas can be taken in a variety of ways.
o You may be prescribed raw herbs. Steep these herbs as
teas in order to release their healing properties.
Although referred to herb prescriptions as "tea," some
users find the taste to be a little less than
"delicious."
o Herbal supplements in pills and capsules are another
form. These are herbs ground into powder. Herbal formulas
tend to be created for a single problem or nest of
related problems and their specific pattern of
disharmony.
o Tinctures. Herbal remedies are also prescribed in
tincture form and are the previously fresh herb in well
preserved, highly concentrated form. This liquid, as well
as, concentrated forms of extracted herbs are preserved
in their freshest form.
o Steam distillation or cold pressing results in herbs
as essential oils.
o Poultice are macerated or chopped herbs that are
placed directly on the skin and a hot, moist bandage is
applied.
o Infusions are used when you are working with the most
delicate part of the herb-the leaves flowers, fruits and
seeds.
o Decoction is used to extract the tougher part of the
herb-bark, berries and roots.
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