HERB MEDICINE - AILMENT DIRECTORY
Additionally, food therapy remedies are provided with an explanation of the problem/solution on linked pages. For those who wish to understand the mind-body-spirit connection, another link to the unresolved conflict and affirmative solution is listed. The reference below consists of:
- ailment
- single herbal remedies
- food remedies
- spiritual meaning of the ailment
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(A-D) Ailment - Herbs - Food - Meaning
The matrix presents physical-emotional complaints with beneficial herbal remedies, food and accompanying underlying spiritual issues.
AADRENAL / CHRONIC FATIGUE: (Overcomes weakness, lack of stamina): Astragalus, Cistanchus, Corni, Cuscutae, Deer antler, Eucommiae, Panax Ginseng, Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng), Ginger root, Gotu kola, Kelp, Luciderm, Morindae, Peppermint leaves, Tortoise shell
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ADRENAL / CHRONIC FATIGUE
AIDS / HIV: (Improves Immunity) - American ginseng, Astragalus rt., Angelica rt., Licorice rt., Cayenne, Chaparral leaf, Citrus seed, Dandelion, Gentian, Job's tears seeds, Maitake, Oregano oil, Pau d'arco, Peach seed, Poke rt., St. Johnswort, Suma
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF AIDS/HIV
ALLERGY & HAYFEVER: (Chemical-food-pollen allergies) - Nettle leaf, Clay, Wild cherry bark, Mullein leaves, Horehound, Kelp, Rooibus
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ALLERGY/HAYFEVER
ANXIETY / NERVOUSNESS: (Calmative: fear-hysteria-anxiety) - Valerian, Passion Flower, Wood Betony, Black Cohosh root, Skullcap, Hops, Hawthorn Berry, California Poppy, Chamomile, Schizandra berry, Catnip, Poria
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ANXIETY/NERVOUSNESS
ARTHRITIS: (Relieves stiff, inflamed, sore muscles & joints) - Alfalfa seed & leaf, Castor seeds, Celery & Celery seed, Burdoc root, Chapparral, Garlic, Sasparilla root, Kelp, Cayenne, Queen-of-the-Meadow, Devil's Claw, Boswellia, Evening Primrose Oil, Guggulu, Brihadvata chintamani, Maharasandhi kwatha, Mahanarayana taila (topical), Cardamon, Tumeric
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ARTHRITIS
ATHLETIC: (Improves sport performance) - American ginseng, Angelica root., Astragalus root, Cayenne, Codonopsis, Cinnamon, Eleuthero root, Garlic, Ganoderm, Ginger, Gotu Kola, Guarana, Hawthorne Berry, Korean ginseng, Licorice root, Schisandra Berry, Siberian Ginseng, Tribulus, Wood Betony, YunZhi (The key is not to excess where the kidneys are overspent, allow for natural regeneration)
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF ATHLETIC INJURY
B
LOW BACK PAIN: (restores energy, warmth, removes pain) marshmallow root, rehmannia root, Asparagus root, aloe vera gel,cloves, fenugreek, fennel seeds, dried ginger, rose hips, oyster shell, clam shell, schizandra berry, raspberry and blackberry leaves, gravel root, deer antler, deer horn velvet, Deer Placenta, Lycium fruit, Polygonum multiflorum root, Eucommia bark, Dendrobium stem, Cinnamon bark, white ginseng, semen cuscutae, astragali seed (complanati), cordyceps, astragalus, codonopsis, reishi, morinda, eleuthero root, paeonia , gambir, gecko, cibot rhizome, snow lotus, carthami
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF LOW BACK PAIN
BLOOD PRESSURE (high): (Lowers cholesterol, BP, tension) - Black Cohosh root, Burdock root, Cayenne, Chamomile, Pepper, Chaparral, Dandelion root, Garlic, Ginger, Hawthorn berry, Kelp, Motherwort, Peppermint (palpitations), Rhubarb root (constipation), Rooibus, Valerian root, Yarrow
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
BLOOD PURIFICATION: (Blood detox, filter & cleanse) - Dandelion, rt., Yellow Dock rt., Sasparilla rt., Licorice rt., Cayenne, Kelp, Bone-Flesh-Cartillage, Bladderwrack, Irish moss, Spirulina
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF TOXIC BLOOD
C
CHOLESTEROL (High): (Prevents cholesterol buildup) - Apple pectin, Hawthorn berry, Plantain, Fenugreek, Black cohosh, Cayenne, Garlic, Gugulipid
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF HIGH CHOLESTEROL
CIRCULATION (Poor): (Stimulates circulation) - Blue vervain, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Garlic, Gentian root, Ginger, Ginkgo biloba, Hawthorn berry, Kelp
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POOR CIRCULATION
COLDS / FLU: (Builds immunity) - Echinacea, American ginseng, Angelica root, Astragalus root, Garlic, Goldenseal Root, Bayberry root & bark, Cayenne, Chaste tree twig, Evodia root, Rough-leaved holly, Honeysuckle flower, Wild Chrysanthemum flower,
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF COLD/FLU
CONSTIPATION: (Moistens & expands volume) - Aloe, Balm of Gilead, Cascara Sagrada, Senna leaf, Psyllium, Rhubarb Root, Spearmint leaf
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CONSTIPATION
COUGHS: (Clears mucus) - Licorice, Wild Cherry Bark, Thyme, Nettle leaf
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF COUGH
D
DEPRESSION (Mild-Moderate): (Stimulates the circulatory & nervous system) - St. John's Wort, Rhodiola Rosea, Valerian, Ginseng, Angelica rt., Lycium berries, Ashwaghandha, Astragalus, Cinnamon, Marshmallow rt., Solomons Seal, Cloves, Cardamon, Fennel, Coriander, Ginger, Gotu Kola, Cayenne, Black Pepper, Musk Wintergreen, Camphor, Bayberry
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF DEPRESSION
(E-I) Ailment - Herbs - Food - Meaning
The matrix presents physical-emotional complaints with beneficial herbal remedies, food and accompanying underlying spiritual issues.
DDETOXIFICATION: (Nourishes degenerative conditions) - Milk Thistle (Silymarin), Red clover, Chaparral, Licorice, Oregon Grape root, Burdock root, Cascara sagrada, Sarsaparila root, Prickley ash root, Buckthorn root, Kelp SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BODY TOXICITY
DIABETES: (Reduces hi-blood sugar. Supports liver-spleen-kidney-gallbladder & pancreas function) - Uva ursa, Dandelion root, Parseley, Gentian root, Raspberry leaf, Buchu leaves, Saw palmetto berries, Kelp, Bladderwrack, Rooibus
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF DIABETES
E
ENVIRONMENTAL POLUTION: (Resists heavy metal toxicity) Seaweed & Algae (Algin), Kelp, Apple pectin, Alfalfa, Wheat bran SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLUTION
EYES: (Tonic for unhealthy, poor vision. Internal) Eyebright, Goldenseal root, Bayberry root bark, Red Raspberry leaves, Cayenne SPIRITUAL MEANING OF EYE DYSFUNCTIONS
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FATIGUE: (Overcomes weakness, lack of stamina): Astragalus, Deer antler, Panax Ginseng, Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng), Gotu kola, Kelp, Peppermint leaves, Ginger root, Tortoise shell
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF FATIGUE
FEMALE TONIC: (Delivery, menopause, cramp, atony) - Black cohosh, Licorice root, Raspberry leaves, Passion flower, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Black haw bark, Saw palmetto berries, Squaw vine, Wild yam root, Kelp SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BLOOD DEFICIENCY
FEVERS & INFECTIONS: (Alleviates fever due to flu/colds) - Echinacea root, Myrrh gum, Goldenseal root, Licorice root, Blue vervain, Cinchona, Butternut root/bark, Garlic, Kelp, Catnip
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF FEVERS & INFECTIONS
FLUID RETENTION: (Diuretic: urinary infection & edema) - Dandelion Leaf, Cornsilk, Parseley, Uva ursa leaves, Cleavers, Buchu leaves, Juniper berries, Kelp, Cayenne, Queen-of-the-Meadow, Black & Green tea SPIRITUAL MEANING OF FLUID RETENTION
H
HEART: (Heart nutrition) - Black Cohosh root, Burdock root, Cayenne, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Pepper, Chaparral, Dandelion root, Garlic, Ginger, Hawthorn berry, Kelp, Motherwort, Peppermint (palpitations), Rhubarb root (constipation), Rosemary leaves, Rooibus, Valerian root, Yarrow
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF A WEAK HEART
HEMORRHOIDS: (Soothes & eradicates, reduces) - Astragalus, Horse Chestnut, Witch Hazel (topical), Aloe, Slippery elm, Mullein, Wild alum, Goldenseal root SPIRITUAL MEANING OF HEMORRHOIDS
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INFERTILITY: (Improves impotence & related problems) - Damiana leaves, Ginseng (Siberian), Sarsaparila root, Saw palmetto berries, Licorice root, Kelp, Black Currant seed SPIRITUAL MEANING OF INFERTILITY
INSOMNIA: (Sedation) - Valerian, Passion Flower, Hops, Lemon Balm, Skullcap, Hawthorn Berry, California Poppy SPIRITUAL MEANING OF INSOMNIA
(J-P) Ailment - Herbs - Food - Meaning
The matrix presents physical-emotional complaints with beneficial herbal remedies, food and accompanying underlying spiritual issues.
LLAXATIVE: (Gentle laxative) - Butternut root & bark, Cascara sagrada bark, Rhubarb root, Ginger root, Licorice root, Irish Moss, Cayenne
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CONSTIPATION
LIBIDO: (sexual stimulation) Ashwagandha Root, Catuaba Bark, Mucuna Pruriens, Muira Puama, Rhodiola Rosea, Yohimbe, Pine Nuts (the edible seeds of pine trees),
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF IMPOTENCE/LOSS OF INTEREST
LIVER DYSFUNCTION: (Cleanses & nourishes, laxative) - Milk Thistle (Silymarin), Dandelion rt., Cascara sagrada, Licorice rt., Celery seed, Cayenne, Wild yam root, Rooibus
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF LIVER PROBLEMS
LONGEVITY:(rejuvenates life-spark) astragalus, mushrooms (ganoderm, yunzhi, mataki), Chinese wild yam, lingusti fruit, schisandra berry, eucommia bark, ho shou wu (fo ti) root, cistanches root, lotus seed, china root, longan fruit, pearl barley, ginseng
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CHRONIC WEAKNESS
LOW BLOOD SUGAR: Licorice rt., Gotu Kola, Siberiian Ginseng, Ginger, Astragalus
Foods: soy milk, Rice Bran, Barley (pearled), Rye, Yogurt (low fat), Stevia & Agave nectar (sweet), Cherries, Grapefruit, Apricots (dried), Pear (fresh), Apple, Plum, Soy beans, Lentils (red), Beans (dried, not specified) Lentlls (not specified), Kidney beans, Lentils (green), Butter beans, Split peas (yellow, boiled), Lima beans (baby), Chick peas (garbanzo beans), tomatoe soup
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF LOW BLOOD SUGAR
M
MEMORY LOSS: (Improves memory & concentration) - Ginkgo biloba, He Shou Wu, Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Fo-Ti, Ginseng, Gotu kola, Mucuna pruriens, Reishi, Rhodiola
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MEMORY PROBLEMS
MENSTRUATION (excess): (Reduces period to 4-7 days) - Cranesbill root, Raspberry leaves, Witch hazel leaves, Uva ursa leaves, Papaya leaves, Shepherds Purse, Black Haw bark, Astragalus root
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF PMS
MENTAL ALERTNESS & SENILITY: (Nourishes the brain with energy and blood) - Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Blessed thistle, Club Moss (Huperzia serrata), Eye bright, Fo-Ti, Ginkgo biloba, Gotu kola, Kava, Kelp, Mucuna pruriens, Peppermint, Reishi, Rhodiola, Rosemary, Sage, Siberian ginseng, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vinca Vine, Wood betony
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BRAIN FUNCTION PROBLEMS
MENSTRUAL IMBALANCE (PMS): (Filters/cleanses blood) - Dong Quai, Longan Fruit, Chaste tree, Chaste berries, Black cohosh, Valerian, kava kava, Milk thistle, Dandelion root and/or leaves (liver problems, consult with an experienced practitioner) St. John's wort (avoid sun exposure)
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF PMS
MENOPAUSE: (cools and detoxes blood) - Bupleurum, Dong quai, Poriae, Paeoniae, Atractylodes, Gardeniae, Moutan, Licorice, Menthae
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MENOPAUSE
MIGRAINE HEADACHE: (opens vessels leading to brain) - Feverfew, Ginger, Gingko biloba, Dong quai, Devil's claw, Jamaica dogwood, Lavender, Linden Flowers, Peppermint, Valerian, Willow bark, Flaxseed
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE
N
NAUSEA: (Warms digestion) Ginger root, Peppermint, Comfrey, Licorice root, cayenne
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF NAUSEA
P
PAIN RELIEF: (Analgesic) - White willow bark, Wood betony, Skullcap, Rosemary leaves, Raspberry leaves, Blue vervain, Kelp and other sea/ocean plants
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF PAIN PROBLEMS
PARASITES & WORMS: (Expels intestinal microbes) - Garlic, Black Walnut Hulls, Butternut bark of root, Barberry, Goldenseal root, Cloves, Pumpkin Seed, Gentian Root, Hyssop, Black Seed, Cramp Bark, Peppermint Seed, Thyme, Fennel Seed, Grapefruit Seed
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MICROBIAL PARASITES
PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT: (Relieves prostate inflammation) - Parsley, Saw Palmetto berries, Cornsilk, Buchu leaves, Cayenne, Pumpkin seeds Pygeum africanum, Stinging Nettle Root, Kelp
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF PROSTATE CONDITIONS
(Q-Z) Ailment - Herbs - Food - Meaning
The matrix presents physical-emotional complaints with beneficial herbal remedies, food and accompanying underlying spiritual issues.
RRESPIRATORY AILMENTS: (Asthma, bronchitis, croup, cold, pneumonia, tuberculosis, flu) - Pleurisy root, Wild Cherry bark, Slippery elm bark, Plantain, Mullein leaves, Kelp, Chickweed, Horehound, Licorice rt., Cayenne, Saw palmetto leaves, Nettle leaf
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
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SKIN CONDITIONS: (Rash, itch, acne, dry, scaly, sores) - Chaparral, Dandelion root, Burdock root, Licorice root, Yellow dock root, Kelp, Cayenne, Calendula, Chamomile & Tea Tree Oil (topicals), Aloe Vera, Rooibus
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF SKIN CONDITIONS
STAPH INFECTIONS: (MRSA) - Alismatis, Citrus seed (grapefruit), Oregano oil, Licorice, Gentiana, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Rooibus, Scutalaria, Gardenia, Mutong, Plantaganinus, Rehmanniae, Bupleurium, chaparral, Pau d'arco, wild blue-green algae, dunaliella
FOOD THERAPY/FOOD TO AVOID
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF STAPH INFECTIONS
STOMACH & INTESTINAL CONDITIONS: (Upset stomach, gas, heartburn, ulcers, etc.) - Goldenseal root, Myrrh gum, Gentian root, Licorice root, Papaya leaf, Irish Moss, Turmeric, Fenugreek seeds, Ginger root, Astragalus root, Barberry, Bilberry Cat's Claw, Yarrow, Chamomile, Roman, Cranberry, Dandelion , Devil's Claw, Angelica rt., Slippery Elm
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF STOMACH & INTESTINAL PROBLEMS
T
THYROID CONDITIONS: (Nourishes & sustains thyroid function) - Kelp, Gentian root, Saw palmetto berries, Cayenne, Irish Moss, Chlorella, Spirulina, horsetail, oatstraw, alfalfa, gotu kola, Kelp, bladderwrack, Irish moss, Coleus foreskohlii, guggul, hawthorne berries
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF THYROID PROBLEMS
TUMORS: (Modifies the insidious environment - balance) - Yunzhi & Reishi (mushroom), Licorice root, Slippery elm bark, Chaparral, Astragalus root, Barberry root, Coptis root, Goldenseal root, Oregon grape root, Fenugreek seed, Life Root
Foods: Acidophilus, Bee pollen, Carrot juice, Cinnamon, Garlic, Ganoderm, Maitake, Micro-algae (chlorella, spirulina, wild blue-green) Rejuvelac, Seaweeds (irish moss, kelp, etc.), Shiitake, Saltless sauerkraut, Tumeric, YunZhi SPIRITUAL MEANING OF TUMOR CONDITIONS
U
URINARY PROBLEMS: Transforms urinary environment) - Cranberry, Asparagus root, Uva Ursi, Blueberry, Horsetail, Nettle, Juniper, Buchu leaf, Goldenseal, Oregon grape, Plantain
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF URINARY PROBLEMS
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WEIGHT LOSS: (boosts digestion & metabolism) - Plantain, Fennel seed, Burdock, Hawthorn berries, Kelp, Bladderwrack, Greentea, Hoodia, Bitter Orange, Korean Ginseng, Garcinia Cambogia, Bee Pollen, White Willow
Foods: Azuki bean, Alfalfa sprouts, Apple, Carrot, Orange, Berries, Fat-free yogurt, Grapefruit, Green tea, Green vegetables (Spinach, Asparagus, Celery, Parsley, Green pepper, Cabbage, Cucumber, Kale, Seaweeds, etc.), Peppers, Mushrooms, Soups (vegetable), Tomatoes, Water, Whole grain cereal
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF EXCESSIVE WEIGHT
WHOLE BODY TONIC: (Improves immunity) - Sarsaparila, Siberian Ginseng, Red & White Ginseng, Fo-Ti, Gotu Kola, Saw palmetto berries, Kelp, Licorice root, Stillingia, Alfalfa, Cayenne, Reishi, Astragalus
Foods: Acidophilus, Bee pollen, Carrot juice, Cinnamon, Garlic, Ganoderm, Maitake, Micro-algae (chlorella, spirulina, wild blue-green) Rejuvelac, Seaweeds (irish moss, kelp, etc.), Shiitake, Saltless sauerkraut, Tumeric, YunZhi
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF HEALTHY BALANCE
Y
YEAST INFECTIONS: (Clears vaginal-cervical-urinary infection) - Goldenseal root, Witch hazel leaves, Plantain, Myrrh gum, Juniper berries, Buchu leaves, Squaw vine
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF YEAST INFECTIONS
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