Sunday, October 24, 2004
Herbal Medicines
Taken from David Simon's book '' Vital Energy "
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1. Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera )
2. Gotu kola or Brahmi ( Hydrocotyle asiatica , Bacopa monniera )
3. Ginko Biloba
4. Ginseng ( Panax GINSENG )
- Ginseng enhances components of life in both men and women. Ginseng added to vitamins improves a person's sense of vitality and well being, but like most potent substance ginseng should not be used indiscriminately. Ginseng is an excellent tonic herb for people with a predominant Earth nature in which it helps to energize the life force. It should be used cautiously if the Wind element is the liveliest principle in your mind body constitution, as the additional energy provided by ginseng may engender turbulence.
5. Guggul ( Commiphora mukul )
6. St John's Wort ( Hypericum perforatum )
7. Valerian ( Valeriana officinallis )
Sr Name --------- Effects ----------- Cautions ----- Usual_Dosage ----- Tim to see effect
1. Ashwagandha -- stress protector -- Mildly heating -- .33/.5 gm twice/day -- 1/2 mnth
2. Brahmi -- mental tonic ---- rare skin rash ------ .33/.5 gm twice/day ------ 1/2 mnth
3. Ginko -- memory enhancer -- avoid ifon blood thinner -- 40/60 mlgm 2ice/d -- 2/6 mnth
4. Ginseng -- tonic ------- may cause restlessness ----- .25 /.5 gm twice/day ---- 1/2 mnth
5. Guggul -- Detoxifier ------ gastric irritation ------ .5 /1 gm twice/day------ 2/4 mnth
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1. Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera )
2. Gotu kola or Brahmi ( Hydrocotyle asiatica , Bacopa monniera )
3. Ginko Biloba
4. Ginseng ( Panax GINSENG )
- Ginseng enhances components of life in both men and women. Ginseng added to vitamins improves a person's sense of vitality and well being, but like most potent substance ginseng should not be used indiscriminately. Ginseng is an excellent tonic herb for people with a predominant Earth nature in which it helps to energize the life force. It should be used cautiously if the Wind element is the liveliest principle in your mind body constitution, as the additional energy provided by ginseng may engender turbulence.
5. Guggul ( Commiphora mukul )
6. St John's Wort ( Hypericum perforatum )
7. Valerian ( Valeriana officinallis )
Sr Name --------- Effects ----------- Cautions ----- Usual_Dosage ----- Tim to see effect
1. Ashwagandha -- stress protector -- Mildly heating -- .33/.5 gm twice/day -- 1/2 mnth
2. Brahmi -- mental tonic ---- rare skin rash ------ .33/.5 gm twice/day ------ 1/2 mnth
3. Ginko -- memory enhancer -- avoid ifon blood thinner -- 40/60 mlgm 2ice/d -- 2/6 mnth
4. Ginseng -- tonic ------- may cause restlessness ----- .25 /.5 gm twice/day ---- 1/2 mnth
5. Guggul -- Detoxifier ------ gastric irritation ------ .5 /1 gm twice/day------ 2/4 mnth
6. St john wort -- mood elevator - rare photo-sensitivty - 300 mlgm 3ice/day -- 4 to 8 weeks
7. Valerian -- mental calmer -- sedating in high dose -- .33/.5 gm at bedtime --- 1/2 wks
