Research Reports

• Cilantro and coriander are two herbs in one. Cilantro refers to the leaves and coriander is the seeds. Both are very healthful, they soothe digestion and control infection. Weak coriander tea may be given to children under two for colic. Also the powdered seeds can be sprinkled on minor cuts and scrapes, but be sure to wash the wound with soap and water first. - American Phytotherapy Research Laboratory in Salt Lake City, Utah, Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D.
• To combat cancer, eat carrots or spinach daily. These foods contain 4,000 international units of betacarotene. Retinoic acid, which the body manufactures from carotenes, (chemicals in some fruits and vegetables), can block the uncontrolled cell division that leads to cancer. - Researchers at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
• Male smokers ages 50 to 60 who took 50 international units of vitamin E daily for five to eight years were 32 percent less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer during those five to eight years than those who didn't take the vitamin. - Study conducted by the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD and the National Public Health institute of Finland.
• Consume dried mushrooms, including wood ears and shiitakes, by mixing in hot water to make a rich broth. Besides protein, B vitamins and minerals, mushrooms contain antibacterial, antiviral and other medicinal compounds that may block tumor growth. - Adriane Fugh-Berman, M.D., author of Alternative Medicine:What Works.

Historical Uses of Herbs:

Alfalfa-Healath Builder, nutrient rich, feed pituitary gland, alkalize overacidity.

Barley Greens - Energy, nutritive immune builder, nutrient rich

Bee Pollen - Quick energy, slow down aging, natural no-doze, all essential amino acids

Bilberry - Night vision, near sightedness, eye fatigue, pressue, cloudiness

Black Cohosh - Estrogen-like properties, hot flashes, nerves

Black Walnut - Parasites, worms, skin rashes, connective tissue pain and inflammation

Blessed Thistle - Bring oxygen to brain, strengthen memeory, increase mother's milk

Burdock - Reduce swelling and deposits in joints, blood purity, skin eruptions, high in iron

Butcher's Broom - Improve Circulation, leg cramps, broken veins, blood vessel plaque