STOMACH

STOMACH – Conditions - Herbs: Basil, Chives, Dill, Peppermint, Thyme, Basil: for an Upset Stomach. Chives: assists to prevent accumulation of harmful Bacteria, as they are beneficial due to being mildly anti - Biotic. Dill: with Dill Water by steeping 1 teaspoon of bruised Seeds in a teapot with 2 cups of hot water and strain the mixture, cool and give to a Baby with a teaspoon before and after feeds. Peppermint Tea: assists to keep the Digestion on an even keel and prevents Colic & Flatulence. Thyme: Use for Pain.

STOMACH – Cramps: Herbs: Basil: Thyme: Used for Pain.

STONES: Compound Infusions: Clivers - 1, Parsley Piert - 2, Horsetail - 1, Couchgrass - 1, Hydrangea Root - 1. - Kidneys ?

STONE BRUISES / See also Bruising.

STRANGLES: Horses: Similar to Chicken - Pox in Humans and when young Horses are Infected, they become Immune. Intensely Infectious in Horses not receiving their correct Supplement. Treatment: Give 20 cc of Vitamin C by Injection or 2 x Tablespoons in the feed until cleared up. (Usually 1 x Injection is all that is needed.)

STRESS - Anxiety – Tension: Cause: .

STRINGHALT: Horses - N.B: Stringhalt is a different condition to a Locked Patella. Symptoms: Exaggerated Flexion of one or both Hind Legs, which are drawn suddenly up after each step at the walk even to the front of the Fetlock hitting the Belly. Milder Cases: Noticed on backing the Horse, changing the ground level on which they are travelling, during Cold Weather or if excited. Despite this impediment they can still gallop unimpeded but cannot Trot properly. Cause: Digesting Toxins from weeds creating a Magnesium / and or Copper deficiency in the Long Nerves in the Body often due to grazing Capeweed & Catsear / Flatweed - False Dandelion - Hypocheris radicans. N.B: There is a need to be able to differentiate this weed from that of the Medicinal Herb, Dandelion / Taraxacum officinale - and balance the Minerals in the paddock to prevent the growth of this weed. Treatment: Sometimes clears up if put in a clean paddock, remove from the pasture, give Rescue Remedy, feed plain food / Meadow Hay - and add 1 x Tablespoon of Magnesite a day to the diet for a week. Then change to a normal High Grade Dolomite (Mudgee) in the feed or 1 x handful in 10 litres of drinking water. N.B: Allow the Horse to exercise - do not confine. If a Single Leg Condition, it is necessary to give 3 x Tablespoons of Dolomite daily until cleared up for a 450kg Horse. 1/3 for Minis. Use Nervine & Detoxification Herbs immediately along with Bach Flower Essences to suite, especially Mugwort & Valerian to repair the Nerve Signals. Stringhalt can also result in partial Paralysis of the Voice Box making the Horse a roarer. If left untreated they will also be afflicted with Muscle wastage.

STROKE - Ischemic & Haemorrhagic : Symptoms: Auditory hallucinations, fear with no apparent reason & giddiness. Apoplexy - A severe Brain condition with sudden unconsciousness & loss of Conscious Muscular action followed by strangled Breathing and a slowing Pulse - similar to Alcoholic drunkenness. Ischemic Strokes: are often preceded by mini - Strokes - Transient Ischemic attacks / TIA - that can last anywhere from a few seconds to several hours and create symptoms that eventually resolve on their own with a full or almost full recovery. Be aware that they indicate a real risk of future catastrophic Stroke if preventive treatment is not taken. Causes: Ischemic: 80% of Strokes are Ischemic were a Blood clot lodges in a Brain Artery, cutting off the supply of Oxygen and nourishment to part of that essential Organ and the area around it dies or is damaged and the Body function controlled by that area becomes impaired. Often causes death or severe disability such as loss of the ability to speak or Paralysis of part of the Body. Haemorrhagic: The other 20% of Strokes are Haemorrhagic were a Cerebral Blood Vessel bursts and impairment of the part of the Body that the damaged area controls. N.B: Treatment: With Ischemic Strokes there is a need to prevent Arterial Blood clots by thinning the Blood but this then increases the risk that any subsequent bleeding in the Brain won't stop and this can increase the risk of Haemorrhagic Stroke. A major risk factor is High Blood Pressure or personal or Family history of Haemorrhagic Stroke or Aneurysm - dilated Blood Vessel. To assist to prevent take Sage Tea & Swedish Bitters, Compresses to the Kidneys. Herbs to suite Ischemic Stroke: (N.B: Do not use these herbs to prevent Haemorrhagic Stroke - See your Doctor to see which Stroke category you fall into first.) Bilberry: closely related to Blueberries & Huckleberries that all contain the compounds, Anthocyanidins that assist to prevent Blood clots and also break down Plaque deposits lining the Arteries and Bilberries may also assist to maintain Capillaries. Carrot: used to reduce the risk of Stroke as they are rich in Beta - Carotene and other Carotenoids all from the Vitamin A Family as are Fruit & Vegetables rich in Beta - Carotene & Vitamins C & E. Include in Vegetable Soups & Juice them sometimes with Garlic. English Pea: nearly all Legumes contain Genistein that appears to be a Cancer - preventive nutrient such as Tofu, a Soy product that has been seen to have an effect on preventing Breast Cancer. Besides this Genistein seems to have an Anti - Clotting effect and may assist to prevent Ischemic Stroke & Heart attack. Evening Primrose Oil: is rich in Gamma - Linolenic Acid / GLA - that has potent anti Clotting & Blood Pressure - lowering actions. Borage Oil is also rich in GLA - follow package directions when using. Garlic: To prevent Ischemic Stroke it is the best Anti - Clotting herb as it contains more Anti - Coagulant compounds than any other herb / 9. It is a major herb for Heart Attack prevention because of its Blood thinning effect and its ability to assist to control High Blood Pressure the same effects that assist to prevent Ischemic Stroke. Can be taken in Capsules or use in cooking and can be used also with its close relatives with similar benefits, Chives, Leeks, Onions, Scallions & Shallots. Ginger: had Anti - Clotting actions - use in Cooking or Ginger Tea. Tea: 1 - 2 teaspoons of fresh grated Root per cup of boiling water and steep until cool. Ginkgo Extract: used to treat complications of Stroke, including Memory & Balance problems, Vertigo and disturbed Thought processes as it increases the Blood flow to the Brain and reduces fragility of the Capillaries, the tiny Blood Vessels that fan throughout the Body, which can assist to prevent Haemorrhagic Stroke. Dosage: 60 - 240gm a day. N.B: Do not take any higher doses as in large amounts it can cause Diarrhoea, Irritability & Restlessness. Pigweed: and other foods containing Calcium - an excellent source of Calcium 5.3% on a dry weight basis as 1/3 of an ounce of fresh Pigweed Leaves provide 500mg of Calcium with 1000mg required daily. Can use the young Leaves in Salads or steam the more mature Leaves like Spinach or try using as a Pesto using Pigweed instead of Basil. Other herbs also high in Calcium in order of potency are Lamb's Quarters, Stinging Nettle, Broad Beans, Watercress, Liquorice, Marjoram, Savory, Red Clover Shoots, Thyme, Chinese Cabbage / Bok Choy, Basil, Celery Seed, Dandelion & Purslane. Pineapple: contains a compound, Bromelain, that breaks down Proteins and also has an Anti - Clotting action that may also assist with Ischemic Stroke & Heart Attack. Scurfy Pea: contain more Genistein then Soybeans. Spinach: and other foods containing Folate - that can assist to prevent Heart Disease & Stroke by reducing the narrowing of the Carotid Artery that leads to the Brain. Other plants with Folate are Spinach, Cabbage, Endive, Asparagus, Parsley, Okra, & Pigweed. Thyme: as an Oil by packing a bottle loosely with the Flowering herb and cover in Olive Oil and leave standing in the Sun or in a warm position for 2 weeks. Turmeric: contains Curcumin that assists to prevent the formation of Blood Clots. Eat Curry dishes or use Turmeric Capsules using Gelatin Capsules available at Health Stores. Willow Bark: is a herbal Aspirin and as such low - dose Aspirin reduces the Ischemic Stroke by about 18% and Heart Attack risk by 40% in Men and 25% in Women. Teas made from Willow Bark, Meadowsweet or Wintergreen is the best herbal way to go. Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of any of these dried herbs to either a herbal Tea or cold Lemonade and drink 2 - 3 cups a day. N.B: Aspirin like herbs should only be used to prevent and treat Ischemic Stroke as they are powerfully anti - Coagulant and may increase the risk of Haemorrhage including Haemorrhagic Stroke. Also avoid if allergic to Aspirin. Attack: Take Oat Straw, Thyme & Yarrow Sitz Baths. Paralysed Areas: use Comfrey Compresses, rub on Hypericum Tincture, Shepherd's Purse, Thyme & Yarrow. Afterwards massage with Hypericum or Thyme Oils. Internally: Equal parts Lavender, Lemon Balm, Hypericum, Rosemary & Sage.

SUNBURN & SUNSTROKE: Apply Aloe Vera Gel to the painful area when required or Cold Tea & Tomato to relieve the pain. Use Sun protector Cream or make up a Lotion with 100gm Glycerine, 12ml Olive Oil, 50ml Aloe Vera Juice, 12ml Wheatgerm Oil, 12 drops of Calendular Oil & 75ml Rosewater. Eat plenty of Vitamin A (Carrot Juice) Vitamin E (Wheatgerm) and take 1 dessertspoon Apricot Kernel Oil each day before Summer. Partial protection to moisturise the Skin with 2 parts Apple Cider Vinegar & 1 part Olive Oil. Herbs: Aloe: the inner Gel speeds up the healing of radiation induced burns applied straight after showering and reapply a few times each day until the pain has subsided and the redness will disappear in a day or two and the Skin will not peel. Black Nightshade: crush the Leaves and stir into heavy Cream and pat the mixture onto the Sunburn. Calendula Flowers: speed up healing of burns by closing the wounds, reducing inflammation and stimulating the growth of new Skin Cells. Cucumber: used to soothe burns by slicing open and wiping directly on the Skin. Eggplant: related to Black Nightshade as both are from the Nightshade Family. When mashed it is applied to the Skin to treat Sunburn as it contains compounds that are also used to treat Skin Cancers. Plantain: used to treat Sunburn, Stings, Poison Ivy & Poison Oak as it contains Allantoin a compound that heals injured Skin Cells. Tea: Black used cooled on the Skin to soothe Sunburn as it contains Tannin Acid & Theobromine to remove heat and Catechins to prevent and repair Skin damage. Green contains Polyphenols to protect the Skin when ingested from the ultraviolet radiation that causes Sunburn. Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin E - Tocopherol is the nutrient used mostly for Anti - Sunburn treatment and a Cream containing it soothes Sunburned Skin. 1 - Selenomethionine a natural Amino Acid reduces Skin damage due to Sunburn and Brazil Nuts are rich in this. Witch Hazel: can be applied straight from the bottle in a Compress or try 1 teaspoon of the herb combined with 1 teaspoon of Honey and a beaten Egg white or mix 1 tablespoon each of the herb, Olive Oil & Glycerin. Sunburn: Apply Cucumber Slices, Apple Cider Vinegar or Yoghurt, Aloe Vera Gel, Hypericum Oil or Witch Hazel. Sunstroke: Place a cold Compress to the Head, Nape of the Neck, Chest & Back or sponge down with cool or tepid water. Take only water for 24 hours. N.B: Do not use Sun - screens that contain chemicals that can be absorbed through the Skin into the Blood & Lymph streams.

SWOLLEN GLANDS: / see Glands.

SWELLING: / Oedema: Symptom: An enlargement of a localised area. Cause: Abnormal Fluid accumulation between Cells usually due to infection, injury or retention or shifting of Body Fluids. Herbs: Aloe Gel: is used to treat Swelling caused by water retention externally and Aloe Juice is used internally, or the interior of the split Leaf is applied directly to Bruises & Swollen areas. It contains the compound, Bradykininase that assists to decrease Swelling, and relieve pain and Magnesium Lactate, an anti - Histamine to relieve Itching. Arnica - Mountain Daisy: used Externally to treat the Swelling caused by Sports injuries and Arnica lowers the Swelling applied externally and is used to treat Water retention, Bruises, Dislocations, Sprains & Rheumatic Muscle & Joint complaints. 2 teaspoons of the dried herb per cup of boiling water to make a Wash or dilute a Tincture, 1 part Tincture and 3 - 10 parts water to use as a Compress. Cat's Claw - Uno de Gato Extract: contains Quinovic & Glycosides that have anti - Inflammatory activity. Corn Silk: used to treat Swelling caused by Kidney Disease. 2 ounces of dry Corn Silk twice a day as it is an effective Diuretic for getting rid of excess water. Dandelion: a potent Diuretic to remove excess Fluid that causes Swelling. You can eat the fresh Roots, Leaves & Flowers or make a Tea from them or take Capsules. Ginger: is used especially for that caused by Arthritis as the Proteolytic Enzymes in it assist to digest Protein, and it also has anti - Inflammatory action. The compound Zingibain it contains is one of the most potent Proteolytic Enzymes there is in Nature. Multifora Rose: used to treat Swelling. Tea: 2 -3 teaspoons of the dried herb per up of boiling water. Pineapple: contains the Proteolytic Enzyme, Bromelain that reduces Swelling as it blocks the production of Kinins the compounds produced during inflammation that increases Swelling and induces pain. Spanish Needles: related to Feverfew used for many illnesses from Influenza to Hepatitis as it has a significant Anti - Oedemic & Anti - Inflammatory activity. Turmeric: 2 parts Turmeric and 1 part Salt is applied to the Swollen areas and some Ginger if available. Turmeric has Anti - Inflammatory, Anti - Oedemic & Anti - Arthritic activity as Turmeric contains Curcumin one of Nature's most potent Anti - Oedemic & Anti - Inflammatory agents.

SYNOVITIS: Cause: The inner surfaces of a Joint are lined by a fine Membrane, the Synovial Membrane and Inflammation of this is Synovitis that may be Acute or Chronic. Acute occurs with Bacterial or Viral Infection of the Joints after injuries or Conditions such as Haemophilia in which Haemorrhage into Joints. Symptoms: The accumulation of Fluid in a Joint as the result of an Injury in which there is severe pain.

SYPHILLIS: Symptoms: Apparent as an almost incurable Ulcer on the Genitals with the Glands being swollen and loss of Appetite with some rise in Temperature and a faint red rash appears on the Chest.

Herbs & Conditions Tail Eating - Tonsillitis

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