< previous page | page_51 | next page >
Page 51
| disinfect and heal infected wounds, boils, ingrown hairs, blisters, abrasions and burns. No wonder its Australian manufacturers call it a "medicine kit in a bottle." |
| See the uses of tea tree oil described in the aromatherapy section, pages 7378. For more detailed information, see my booklet Nature's Antiseptics: Tea Tree Oil and Grapefruit Seed Extract. |
| Herbs for the Prostate |
| Many herbs help the prostate, including several described as aphrodisiacs (page 19) and those that repair the urinary tract (page 20). The following, which are considered specifics for the prostate, are the most widely recommended. |
| Self-treatment of prostate disorders should be approached with the understanding that the herbs described here do not cure prostate cancer. Work with a holistic physician or healthcare professional to be sure your condition can be treated by saw palmetto and other herbs. If you are taking a prescription drug such as Proscar, seek professional advice before discontinuing its use. |
| Cat's Claw or Uña de Gato (Uncaria tomentosa) |
| Cat's claw, known in Spanish as uña de gato, is a South American rain forest vine that grows over 100 feet in length with sharp, curving thorns that look like a cat's claws. For centuries, native Indians have used the vine's root to prepare a medicinal decoction to treat tumors and other serious diseases. |
| Thanks to the promotional efforts of its supporters, cat's claw has become a best-seller, a "cure-all" herb recommended for the treatment of illnesses as varied as cancer, prostatitis, digestive disorders, HIV/AIDS, bursitis, systemic candidiasis, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syn- |
< previous page | page_51 | next page >

If you like this book, buy it!