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Journal Entry
on April 23, 2005
The adrenal glands, situated over the kidneys, are generally mostresponsible for the body’s response to stress. Their regulatoryfunction involves the release of a number of important hormones. Theinner part of the adrenal gland secretes adrenaline (epinephrine) andnoradrenaline (norepinephrine)--hor ...
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Journal Entry
on March 13, 2005
Latin: Eleutherococcus senticosus photo
WHAT IT DOES: Siberian eleuthero (formerly called Siberian ginseng) is sweet and slightly pungent in taste, and neutral in action. It nourishes the adrenal glands, supports liver metabolism and increases energy and endurance against stress ...
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Journal Entry
on March 13, 2005
Latin: Eleutherococcus senticosus photo
WHAT IT DOES: Siberian eleuthero (formerly called Siberian ginseng) is sweet and slightly pungent in taste, and neutral in action. It nourishes the adrenal glands, supports liver metabolism and increases energy and endurance against stres ...
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Journal Entry
on July 9, 2005
Female infertility can have many causes. In cases with mechanical blockages such as scarring of the fallopian tubes, herbal medicines are not effective. However, they can definitely help if the problems are hormonal, emotional, or nutritional.
Common gynecological problems such as fibroid tumors, ...
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Journal Entry
on January 9, 2005
Latin: Epimedium grandiflorum, E. species
Chinese: Yin yang huo
English: Horny goat weed
WHAT IT DOES: Epimedium herb is pungent and sweet in taste, and warming in action. It increases sperm production and motility, increases sex drive and fertility, enhances metabolism and strengthens ...
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Journal Entry
on January 9, 2005
Latin: Ephedra sinica
Chinese: Ma huang
WHAT IT DOES: Ephedra ispungent and slightly bitter in taste, and warming in action. Itrelaxes the muscles surrounding the lungs, dilates the surfaces vesselsof the skin and increases metabolism. SPECIAL NOTE: THIS HERB HASBEEN BANNED FOR USE IN S ...
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Journal Entry
on December 24, 2004
Latin: Convolvulus spp., Withania somnifera
Sanskrit: Ashwagandha
WHAT IT DOES: Ashwagandha root is bitter in taste, warming in action, and a strong rasayana tonic for longevity. It calms and strengthens the nervous system (Vata); reduces stress; strengthens immunity and vitality; supports adrena ...