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Today, echinacea and goldenseal are among the top-selling consumer-level medicinal herbs in the U.S. These herbs are the most famous of the class of ?immune system herbs,? which have been respected as panaceas or cure-alls in different civilizations since early recorded history. In his new book, The Healing Power of Echinacea, Goldenseal, and Other Immune System Herbs author Paul Bergner explains in detail everything readers will want to know about these and twenty other immune system herbs.Bergner explains how to substitute traditional Western herbs, Chinese herbs, Japanese medicinal mushrooms, and other plant substances for often-abused antibiotic drugs. He tells how to use herbs to treat such conditions as:
colds and fluchronic infectionsperiodontal diseaseurinary tract infectionsand much, much more!Bergner offers a detailed list of herbal remedies for specific ailments, information on proper dosages, as well as a glossary of immune system terminology. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in health and well-being..
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The plant group Echinacea (common name, purple coneflower) is known as a non-specific stimulant to the immune system. A native of this continent, it was highly valued in Native American medicine, where it had more applications than any other plant. Today, research shows clear scientific reasons for its effectiveness. Foster, a widely respected herbalist, provides both a contemporary and historical look at this important herb and its healing properties, and makes a plea for conserving and protecting it in the wild.

A portion of the author's proceeds will go to support Echinacea conservation efforts at the Ozark Beneficial Plant Project in Brixey, Missouri..
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This book illustrates the medicinal uses of this popular herb by Native Americans and the US Eclectic School of Medicine Echinacea is one of the world's most important medicinal herbs because of its extraordinary power to boost the immune system. It provides first aid for cuts and burns, relief for colds and skin problems, and perhaps even prevents cancer. This book examines echinacea's history, chemistry, and uses..
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Echinacea preparations have a solid track record in clinical and laboratory studies, and thousands of doctors currently recommend them for a long list of infectious diseases. Having gone through eight printings since its publication in 1990, this valuable handbook gives the full picture on the herb most frequently used for the treatment of colds and flu. Topics include the history of echinacea, how to use it, and the best kinds of preparations. Growing tips are also included..
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Echinacea has emerged from the realm of folklore medicine and into the territory of valued and potentially fundamental therapy While an understanding of the promising medicinal applications of Echinacea is important, knowledge of the herb's chemistry, cultivation, and analytical profiles is equally as significant.Echinacea: The genus Echinacea examines every element of the popular herb. Several chapters in this volume deal with the taxonomy, genetics, international culture methods, and chemistry of Echinacea, while other sections focus on the analytical evaluation of the various plant parts, such as the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. The text explains how the plant is cultivated and describes the locations where it is most abundant. It presents different species of Echinacea that are medically important, and then identifies the chemically active ingredients that give Echinacea its strong pharmaceutical and therapeutic value. The book also includes a discussion of proper medicinal and veterinary uses, as well as guidance on when this remedy should not be used.With comprehensive analysis of this popular herb, this timely book bridges the gap between the abundant molecular cataloguings of the phytochemicals present in genus Echinacea, and the functional potential of this plant. It will be a valuable resource for anyone involved in the fields of plant science, natural products chemistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and naturopathy..
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Title: Echinacea update.(Alternative Medicine: AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH)
Author: Nancy Walsh
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Date: September 1, 2005
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Volume: 35 Issue: 17 Page: 34(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on April 15, 2003. The length of the article is 781 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Herbal medicines during pregnancy. (Drugs, Pregnancy, and Lactation).
Author: Gideon Koren
Publication:Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33 Issue: 8 Page: 40(1)

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