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Cascara sagrada
Rhamnus purshiana
Cascara sagrada is the dried, aged bark of a small tree in the buckthorn family native to the Pacific Northwest. The bark is harvested mostly from wild trees in Oregon, Washington, and southern British Columbia. The bark is aged for a year so that the active principles become milder, as freshly dried bark produces too strong a laxative for safe use; it also contains a compound that induces vomiting.
The name cascara sagrada is Spanish for "sacred bark". Long used as a laxative by Native American groups of the northwest Pacific coast, cascara sagrada bark was not introduced into formal medical practice in the United States until 1877. In 1890, it replaced the berries of the European buckthorn (R. catharticus) as an official laxative. It is still used in over-the-counter laxatives available in every pharmacy in the United States.
Dried, aged cascara sagrada bark is widely accepted as a mild and effective treatment for chronic constipation. The bark contains compounds called anthraquinones (cascarosides A and B) which are transformed by intestinal bacteria into substances that increase peristalsis in the large intestine and help restore its tone.
Cascara sagrada is available in capsules, extracts, and as dried bark. It is a little silly, however, to make a tea of the extremely bitter bark when you can go to a pharmacy for a fluid extract, or to a health food store for capsules, both of which are much easier to take.
Only the aged bark should be used. If you have chronic constipation, see your doctor for other approaches to avoid laxative dependency.
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel helps to take away the appetite. Taken before meals, it can help you eat smaller meals and still feel full. It is often used as a sedative for small children and to treat colic. It improves digestion, and is very helpful with coughs. It is also used for cancer patients after radiation and chemotherapy treatments to help rebuild the digestive system. It is used to enrich and increase the flow of milk for lactating women. Fennel oil is used externally to ease muscle and joint pain. Avoid internal use during pregnancy.
Fennel is a biennial or perennial plant that grows wild in the Mediterranean area and in the Asia Minor, but is commonly cultivated in the US and Europe. The long, carrot shaped root produces a stout, pithy, finely grooved stem with fine buish stripes. The leaves are decompound, dissected into numerous filiform segments, the upper leaves on broad sheaths that surround the stem. Yellow flowers appear from July to October. The fruit consists of two joined carpels, together taking an oblong form with prominent ribs.
The main active constituents, which includes the terpenoid anethole, are found in the volatile oil. Anethole and other terpenoids may have estrogen-like activity and inhibit spasms in smooth muscles, such as those in the intestinal tract. Recent studies have found fennel to possess diuretic, choleretic (increase in production of bile), pain-reducing, fever-reducing, and anti-microbial actions.
One author reports that fennel may have bestowed immortality in the Greek legend of Prometheus. During third century B.C. Hippocrates prescribed fennel to treat infant colic. Four hundred years later, Dioscorides called it an appetite suppressant and recommended the seeds to nursing mothers to boost milk production.
The Roman naturalist Pliny included fennel in 22 remedies. He suggested that fennel cured eye problems, including blindness. Later it was thought to treat jaundice.
Fennel seeds are a common cooking spice, particularly for use with fish. After meals, they are used in several cultures to prevent gas and upset stomach. The seeds are also used in Latin America to increase the flow of breast milk.
Remedies For:
Stomachic, carminative, pectoral, diuretic, diaphoretic, aromatic

Useful for:
Colic
Indigestion
Irritable bowel syndrome
Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle lining the digestive tract (making it an antispasmodic). It also helps expel gas. It kills some bacteria.
No significant adverse effects have been reported. Pregnant or lactating women, as well as anyone with an estrogen-dependent cancer, should avoid fennel in large quantities until the importance of its estrogen-like activity is clarified.
Fennel seeds are quiet safe; but some persons are sensitive to fennel oil. It is found to cause skin rashes. When taken internally, fennel oil may cause nausea, vomiting, and possibly seizures.

Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Turmeric is a perennial herb that is a member of the ginger family. The thick rhizome is the part that is most commonly used. It grows to nearly 3 feet tall, and is grown mostly in tropical regions. It is the major ingredient in curry powder. A native of India and Indonesia, turmeric is a perennial with a pulpy, orange, tuberous roots that grow to about 2 feet in length. The aerial parts, which reach 3 feet, include large, lily-like leaves, a thick, squat, central flower spike, and funnel-shaped yellow flowers.
Turmeric is used in Chinese medicine to ease shoulder pain, menstrual cramps, and colic.
The active constituent is known as curcumin. It has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic effects. First, it protects against free radical damage because it is a strong antioxidant. Second, it reduces inflammation. It accomplishes this by reducing histamine levels and possibly by increasing production of natural cortisone by the adrenal glands. Third, it protects the liver from a number of toxic compounds. Fourth, it has been shown to reduce platelets from clumping together, which in turn, improves circulation and helps protect against atherosclerosis. Numerous studies have also shown cancer-preventing effects of curcumin. This may be due to its powerful antioxidant activity in the body.
Turmeric is a very important herb in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. A symbol of prosperity, it was considered a cleansing herb for the whole body. Medically, it was used as a digestive aid and treatment for fever, infections, dysentery, arthritis, and jaundice and other liver problems. Traditional Chinese physicians used turmeric to treat liver and gallbladder problems, stop bleeding, and treat chest congestion and menstrual discomforts. The ancient Greeks were well aware of turmeric. It had been used to make yellow-orange dyes.
Alterative, antibacterial, antibiotic, aromatic, carminative, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary
Uses
anemia
atherosclerosis
bursitis
Chron's Disease
diabetes
edema
hemorrhoids
hepatitis
hysteria
indigestion
inflammation
inflammatory bowel syndrome
jaundice
psoriasis
Rheumatoid arthritis
skin disorders
urinary diseases
wound and bruise healing
In India, turmeric is used for the treatment of anorexia, liver disorders, cough, diabetic wounds, rheumatism, and sinusitis. It is currently being evaluated for its anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic properties.
Turmeric helps stimulate the flow of bile, which helps digest fats. Intestinal Parasites: Turmeric fights protozoans in laboratory tests, supporting its traditional use in treating dysentery.
Curcumin has a protective effect on liver tissue exposed to liver damaging drugs. It had been traditionally used for liver ailments. Consuming alcohol regularly or using the pain killer acetaminophen (Tylenol) tends to increase the risk for liver damage; turmeric may help in minimizing this damage to some extent.
Turmeric's anti-inflammatory action help relieve wound inflammation and in treating arthritis.
Studies have shown that turmeric may help reduce cholesterol. It is also shown to prevent the internal blood clots that trigger heart attack and some strokes.
Recent studies show promising results on the use of turmeric to treat cancer. It is believed to inhibit the growth of lymphoma tumor cells. Another study has shown that turmeric helps prevent tumor development in animals.
Turmeric is extremely safe. It has been used in large quantities as a food with no adverse reactions. However, persons with symptoms from gallstones should avoid turmeric.
Turmeric's potential anti-clotting effect might cause problems for those with clotting disorders. Unusually large amount of turmeric consumption may result in stomach upset.
Do not take turmeric if you are pregnant, or if you are suffering from acute jaundice or hepatitis.
FDA lists turmeric as a herb that is normally considered safe.

Walnut
Juglans nigra (Black Walnut)

Walnut bark is used to treat dysentery and skin diseases. The nut is used to promote strength and weight gain. The ground hull of the nut is used to treat skin diseases, herpes, head and body lice, and internal parasites. Walnut leaf is used to treat eczema, hives, and boils. Diluted walnut oil is used to treat dandruff. A strong decoction of walnut leaves, painted around doorways and woodwork, will repel ants.
Walnuts are trees that grow to 60 feet tall. They prefer full sun, deep and well-drained soil, and regular water. They grow well in areas such as the eastern and midwestern United States.
Green Hull Black Walnut
Black Walnut oxygenates the blood to kill parasites. The brown stain found in the green husk contains organic iodine which has antiseptic and healing properties. It is also used to balance sugar levels and burn up excessive toxins and fatty material.

Magnesium oxide
Magnesium oxide is truly an amazing substance. When mixed with water and consumed, its unique properties allows it to liberate large amounts of oxygen. The additional oxygen in the intestinal tract encourages healthy, oxygen loving (aerobic) bacteria and at the same time inhibits the growth of unhealthy bacteria and fungi (Candida Albicans).
However, magnesium oxide's main cleansing benefits are derived from its ability to promote hydration. That is, once the oxygen is liberated from the magnesium oxide, it reacts with hydrogen to form water inside the intestinal tract. This oxidation and hydration process helps soften and liquefy the impacted and hardened faecal matter. The undigested and putrefying rubbish that has stuck to the bowel wall blocking the absorption of nutrients and creating a source of toxicity is safely and gently eliminated.
Magnesium oxide is different to other laxatives. It is safe, gentle, and stimulates intestinal cleansing without the griping and cramping pain associated with other laxatives. After all, it's mostly just oxygen and water.
Magnesium oxide should not be taken with meals. That is, at least an hour before or after eating. Since magnesium oxide liquefies toxic matter, it can be expected that the bowel motions will be loose. This is not diarrhoea but the result of the hydrating effect of magnesium oxide. After the initial intensive or gradual cleansing period, some people will find it beneficial to use magnesium oxide on a regular basis. A general principle is to take enough so as to stimulate regularity. Because magnesium oxide produces water and oxygen it is safe to use on a regular basis.
People who use magnesium oxide on a regular basis may need to take some extra potassium. Please consult with your health practitioner.
Fiber vs. Magnesium Oxide…
There is no doubt that a diet high in fibre is ideal for the health of the gastrointestinal tract. However, there are many people who cannot tolerate high fibre diets. Often those people who need high fibre diets the most, cannot tolerate large amounts of fibre due to food intolerances, digestive insufficiencies, or have an overly sensitive, inflamed, and damaged bowel wall.

In fact, when advised to increase their fibre intake, many people experience an increase in unpleasant symptom. High fibre intolerance might manifest an increased bloating, wind, loose bowels, abdominal pain and cramps.

Magnesium oxide, on the other hand will cleanse the bowel without the irritating effects of fibre that many people experience.
Betaine Hydrochloride
Alternate Name: Hydrochloric acid

Betaine hydrochloride is a source of hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is probably the digestive juice you’re most familiar with. It’s main function is to produce the enzyme pepsin, which breaks down proteins. For the constipated system, betaine can provide much needed acid to help break down the sludge that has accumulated.

Hydrochloric acid prevents bacteria and yeast from growing in the stomach. It also enables proper protein digestion to occur, although too much hydrochloric acid may increase the risk of heartburn (esophageal ulcers), ulcers, and other stomach problems.
There are no food sources of betaine hydrochloride. It is not an essential nutrient. Betaine is also sold by itself, without the hydrochloride. This form is not acidic and is called trimethylglycine (TMG).
Betaine hydrochloride is used to treat conditions related to low stomach acid. When there is little acid present, enzymes cannot break down food into smaller particles to be absorbed. In addition, there may be bacterial overgrowth, which can interfere with fat absorption and irritate the mucous lining of the intestines. The following conditions are related to low stomach acid:
Acne
Anemia, iron deficiency
Asthma
Chronic autoimmune disorders
Chronic candida infections
Dermatitis
Diabetes mellitus
Digestive disturbances, indigestion, bloating, constipation
Eczema
Food allergies and sensitivities
Gallbladder disease
Gallstones
Gastric cancer
Graves’ disease
Osteoporosis
Pernicious anemia
Rosacea
Urticaria
Vitiligo
Weak, peeling and cracked fingernails

A feeling of warmth or pain in the stomach after taking betaine hydrochloride signifies that too much has been taken.

There are no long-term studies looking at the safety of betaine hydrochloride. Betaine hydrochloride should not be used by people with ulcers or heartburn, unless advised by their physician.
It’s safety in pregnant or nursing women, children, and people with liver or kidney disease has not been established.

Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a mild acid used as an acidulant in foods. An acidulant is used to lower or balance the pH of foods and, as mentioned, to impart a sour or tart taste. Citric acid can also help to balance the pH in the body. For example, when you are tired, your urine tends to be acidic. If you have a pH test paper handy you can prove this for yourself. After ingesting citric acid, the urine will return to its weakly alkaline state and within a few hours the tired feeling will be gone.
You may wonder how an acidic substance can turn urine alkaline. In order to understand how citric acid works, we must refer to the work of Dr. Hans Adolph Krebs, who received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1953 for his work with digestive enzymes. Digestion involves the breaking down of starch into glucose and fat into glycerin, fatty acids and protein. When we expend energy, we “burn off” or “use up” the food we take into our bodies.
“Burning off” means producing a molecule called ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) with heat as a by-product. Dr. Krebs’ work explained the process of ATP production in detail.
According to Dr. Krebs, most of our food intake eventually becomes Citric Acid, which in turn produces cis-aconitic acid, then iso-Vinegar, then a-keto-glutaric acid. As this chain of biochemical reaction proceeds, the actual quantity of acids decreases along the chain. This decreased amount goes to the production of ATP, carbon dioxide and water. This is known as the “Krebs Cycle”.
Enzymes play a crucial role in this cycle. Physical and mental overexertion, bad eating habits and lack of vital acids in the Citric Acid Cycle can lead to the formation of harmful by-products. Muscles start feeling stiff and we are overcome by fatigue. Citric Acid, Dr. Krebs’s research shows, can help by supplying the necessary acids in the Citric Acid Cycle, thus removing harmful byproducts which cause fatigue.

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