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"Wasabi, also known as "Japanese horseradish," is not a root but rather a knotty stem or "rhizome." It is used predominantly as a spice and has a strong flavor, so much so that it is nicknamed "namida," which means "tears" in Japanese. Though it has "heat," it's more akin to a hot mustard than a chili pepper, irritating the sinus cavity rather than the tongue. Wasabi is a condiment traditionally served with raw fish (sushi and sashimi) and noodle (soba) dishes in Japan. Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Or Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) THE OL' SWITCHEROO A Serving of Food Lore..." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Berberine, an alkaloid constituent found in the rhizome and root of these plants, has demonstrated antibacterial activity against E. coli species, Klebsiella species, Staphylococcus, and Pseudomonas species.23'24 Berberine is effective against many bacteria and is also able to fight infections by inhibiting the bacteria from adhering to the host cell.25 It is unsafe for pregnant women and best not used by lactating women. Goldenseal Freeze-dried root: 500-1,000 mg Dried root: 1-2 g per day Tincture: 1-1 Vz tsp per day Additional Botanicals." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "The following are uterine stimulants or emmenagogues (agents that stimulate menstrual flow) that increase tone or muscular activity and serve to initiate the onset of menses: • Squaw vine (Mitchella repens) • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) • Chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus) • Pennyroyal* (Mentha pulegium) • Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) • Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) Blue cohosh is a perennial herb that grows all over the United States, and it is the root or rhizome that is used medicinally." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS: • Wasabi is prepared by grating the fresh rhizome against a rough surface. Some Japanese sushi chefs will only use a sharkskin grater. Grate in a circular motion. • After grating, chop fresh wasabi with the backside of a knife. This will release more of the flavor. • Compress the fresh wasabi into a ball and let stand for five to ten minutes at room temperature so that the sweetness and heat have time to develop. • Spread a little on the fish and then dip the fish side of the sushi into soy sauce so that the sauce does not touch the wasabi." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Take 20 mg of black cohosh extract (root and rhizome) twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. REBALANCE YOUR SEX HORMONES: MEDICAL-CARE PLAN TESTING YOUR SEX HORMONES Testing of blood, urine, or saliva can often be helpful in identifying hormonal imbalances such as too much or too little of various hormones. This can guide a doctor's therapy. BI0IDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT Hormones interact directly with the brain and affect mood and cognition." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Active constituents The dried rhizome of ginger contains approximately 1-4% volatile oils. These are the medically active constituents of ginger and are also responsible for ginger's characteristic odor and taste. The aromatic constituents include zingiberene and bisabolene, while the pungent constituents are known as gingerols and shogaols.1 The pungent constituents are credited with the anti-nausea and anti-vomiting effects of ginger. In humans, ginger is thought to act directly on the gastrointestinal system to reduce nausea." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Black cohosh can be taken in several forms, including crude plant, dried root, or rhizome (300-2,000 mg per day), or as a solid, dry powdered extract (250 mg three times per day). Standardized extracts of the herb are available, though they have primarily been researched for use with menopausal (page 311) women suffering from hot flashes. The recommended amount is 20-40 mg twice per day.24 The best researched form provides 1 mg of deoxyactein per 20 mg of extract. Tinctures can are also used (2-4 ml three times per day)." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Powdered goldenseal root and rhizome, 4—6 grams per day in tablet or capsule form, is sometimes recommended.5 For liquid herbal extracts, use 2—4 ml three times per day. Alternatively, 250-500 mg three times per day of standardized extracts supplying 8—12% alkaloids, ate suggested. Continuous use should not exceed three weeks, with a break of at least two weeks berween each use. Due to environmental concerns of overharvesting,6 many herbalists recommend alternatives to goldenseal, such as Oregon grape (page 721) or goldthread." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"A, E, K, Bl, B2, B6, Bio, C, Fol, Nic, Pan Zingiber officinale: Zingiberaceae; Ind rhizome ginger Zizania aquatica; Poaceae; NAm fruit (grains) 357 14.7 1.10 - Bl, B2, Fol American wild rice, Canadian wild rice Zizania latifolia; Poaceae; Chinese Chin fruit, leaves wild rice, Manchurian wild rice Ziziphus jujuba: Rhamnaceae: Eu, Asia fruit 105 1.40 0.30 0." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"Other research on gingerols demonstrated, the active components of ginger (the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, Roscoe), represent a potential new class of platelet activation inhibitors. Ginger's blood thinning effects provide great benefits for heart disease patients. Chewing on a small piece of fresh ginger with a little honey, drinking some water with a few drops of ginger extract, or taking capsules of ginger powder are the best options of choice. To stimulate gastric juices, take some grated ginger with a pinch of unrefined sea salt before meals." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"In addition, he gave her two blends of Chinese herbs to build up her blood (three tablets, three times a day): Eight Treasures (rehmannia root, angelica, dong quai, con-donopsis root, poria fungus, peony root, atractylodes rhizome, ligusticum rhizome, and licorice root), from the end of her period to the middle of her cycle, and Xiao YaoTong from ovulation to the start of her period. Xiao YaoTong contains bupleurum root, paeonia root, dong quai, poria fungus, tractylodes rhizome, ginger, licorice root, and mentha leaf. Dr." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"In Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Clinical Experiences, a method of using the herb is described: the rhizome is crushed into small pieces and soaked in wine (300 g rhizome per 1500 ml wine), put into a sealed jar, and heated over a very low fire for 4 hours, then stored in ice water for one week. The patient is then instructed to drink 10 ml of the liquor six times daily, but not before bed (total daily dose equal to about 12 g huangyaozi). This is indicated in the book as applicable to thyroid adenoma." - Michael Friedman, ND, Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology (Get the book.)

"The part used is the cured (boiled, cleaned and sun-dried) and polished rhizome. India is the major producer of turmeric. This spice is the major ingredient of curry powder and is also used in prepared mustard. Paste for Skin Ailments In Samoa, natives have used the powdered rhizome to treat skin ulcers, heal the navel of newborn children, get rid of pimples and relieve the pain and itching of dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. In some cases, such as with diaper rash, the powdered rhizome is just sprinkled into the hand and then rubbed on the baby's skin." - John Heinerman, Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs (Get the book.)

"In addition, he gave her two blends of Chinese herbs to build up her blood (three tablets, three times a day): Eight Treasures (rehmannia root, angelica, dong quai, con-donopsis root, poria fungus, peony root, atractylodes rhizome, ligusticum rhizome, and licorice root), from the end of her period to the middle of her cycle, and Xiao YaoTong from ovulation to the start of her period. Xiao YaoTong contains bupleurum root, paeonia root, dong quai, poria fungus, tractylodes rhizome, ginger, licorice root, and mentha leaf. Dr." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"The part used is the cured (boiled, cleaned and sun-dried) and polished rhizome. India is the major producer. This spice is the major ingredient of curry powder and is also used in prepared mustard. Paste for Skin Ailments In Samoa, natives have used the powdered rhizome to treat skin ulcers, heal the navel of newborn children, get rid of pimples and relieve the pain and itching of dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. In some cases, such as with diaper rash, the powdered rhizome is just sprinkled into the hand and then rubbed on the baby's skin." - John Heinerman, Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs and Spices (Get the book.)

"Boesenbergia rotunda Chinese keys Chinese keys plants Chinese keys roots Description This member of the ginger family is a perennial herb with large leaves growing from a distinctive, short rhizome that also bears finger-like, fleshy, orange-brown roots. The leaves are elliptic in shape, bright green to bluish green in colour and have prominent veins arising from the midribs. Attractive pink, orchid-like flowers are borne in pairs at the tips of the short stems. They have pale pink outer lobes and a prominent, decorative purplish lip." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"The part of the plant that is actually used is called the rhizome. Turmeric itself contains a bunch of compounds, but the family of compounds thought to be most responsible for turmeric's medicinal effects are the curcuminoids, which are also responsible for giving turmeric its bright yellow color. The most important—and the most studied of the curcuminoids—is curcumin. Some of the studies mentioned below were done on curcumin, but the benefits apply equally to the turmeric plant that contains it." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Combine 15 g of Xuan Shen (ningpo figwort root), 12 g of Chi Xiao Dou (adzuki bean), 15 g of Niu Xi (achyranthes root), 15 g of Dan Shen (salvia root), 12 g of Bai Jie Zi (white mustard seed), 12 g of Dang Gui CO I— < —I o_ o o o CO cc (Chinese angelica), 12 gof Xiang Fu (nut grass rhizome), and 3 gof Gan Cao (licorice). Place! the raw herbs in a ceramic or glass pot and add Vh cups of water. Bring to the boil andl simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink 1 cup twice a day. These herbs are available from Chinese pharmacies or online." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Rhubarb root and rhizome may temporarily cause urine to appear yellow or red, which is not cause for alarm. Avoid the leaves, which contain high amounts of oxalic acid and are toxic. Range and Appearance Native to China, rhubarb is a perennial plant with erect, hollow, jointed stems that can reach a height of 2 to 3 feet. The leaves are palmate. The white flowers grow in panicles on a stalk that can reach up to 10 feet in height. The root is thick and oval in shape and usually brown on the outside and yellowish inside. The plant requires moist soil, a warm climate, and plenty of sunlight." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "A red dye is made from the rhizome. In magical traditions, the root is carried to attract love. Constituents Isoquinoline, alkaloids (sanguinarine, berberine, whelidonine, chelerythrine) Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: bitter • Temperature: hot • Moisture: dry • Polarity: yang • Planet: Mars • Element: fire Contraindications Bloodroot is best used under the guidance of a qualified health-care practitioner. Use only very small doses internally, as large doses can cause vomiting, faintness, a burning sensation in the stomach, and temporary paralysis; excessive doses may be deadly." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "The common name cohosh is an Algonquin term meaning "rough with hairs," in reference to the texture of the rhizome." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "Small yellow flowers spread along the ground above the rhizome. The seeds' capsules are irregular in shape and grayish brown in color. Each capsule contains four to eight seeds. Etymology The genus name, Rhamnus, derives from the Greek rhamnos, "branch" or "spiny shrub." The species name, purshiana, was bestowed in honor of botanist Frederick Pursh, who first described this plant in his 1814 Flora America Septentrionalis. The name cascara sagrada is Spanish for "sacred bark"; the name was given by Spanish-Americans who observed the plant's use by the Native Americans." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Formula two: Mix 12 g of Xiang Fu Hua (nut-grass rhizome), 6 g of Sha Ren (cardamom), 10 g of Chai Hu (hare's ear root), 12 g of Bai Shao (white peony), 6 g of Bo He (field mint), 1 2 g of Gua Lou (trichosanthes seed), 10 g of Zhu Ru (bamboo shavings), and 10 g of Wu Ze Cu (cuttlefish bone). Acupuncture: Treatment is very affective for nausea, regardless of the cause. Consult a practitioner, and be prepared to disclose your health history as well as your mental 455 and emotional state." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Notes The dried rhizome is a traditional diuretic medicine. Atriplex hortensis orache Orache (green form) Orache (purple form) Description Orache is an erect annual herb of up to 2 m in height with bright green, red or yellow foliage. The leaves are relatively large, triangular in shape and have toothed margins. Inconspicuous male and female flowers are borne on the same plant. Various other species of Atriplex have been used as wild sources of green leaves for spinach, including the saltbush (A. canescens) from North America and sea purslane or seabeach sandwort (A. halimus and A." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE Herbs: Combine 15 g of Shen Di Huang (Chinese foxglove), 12 g of Shan Zhu Yu (Asiatic cornelian cherry fruit), 15 g of Shan Yao (Chinese yam), 15 gof Fuling (poria), 12 gof Ze Xie (water plantain rhizome), 12 g of Dan Pi (cortex of tree peony root), 12 g of Di Gu Pi (cortex of wolfberry root), 12 g of Nan Sa Shen (glehnia root), and 5 g of Gan Cao (licorice). If hot flashes are accompanied by heavy sweating, add 12 g of Fu Xiao Mai (wheat), and 15 g of Bai Shao (white peony root). Place the herbs in a glass or ceramic pot and add 3 cups of water." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Dried and powdered rhizome is also widely used. In Russia it is used in teas, vinegars and alcoholic drinks (e.g. in the liqueur known as nastoika). Nutritional value Unimportant, as galangal is used in small quantities as a spice (or as an ingredient of digestive bitters). Amaranthus emeritus grain amaranth • Inca wheat Amaranthus cruentus Amaranthus seeds Description Grain amaranths are erect annual herbs of up to 2 m in height, with oblong pointed leaves and clusters of inconspicuous, greenish, wind-pollinated flowers." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"It's a rhizome, part of the stem that grows underground. Discuss these remedies with your doctor before going gung-ho with spices. Large doses of ginger may irritate your stomach, and both ginger and turmeric can enhance the effects of blood-thinning medications, like aspirin and warfarin. Boost your B's. Simply getting more B vitamins in your diet could soothe your swollen joints. In a Missouri study, people with arthritis in their hands took 6,400 micrograms (meg) of folic acid (B9) along with 20 meg of cobalamin (B12) every day." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.) "Like garlic, this aromatic rhizome may help nip a bacterial infection in the bud. At the very least, it will clear out mucus in your nose and soothe a sore throat. Steep three or four slices of fresh ginger root in a pint of hot water for a healing tea or eat a few cubes of the candied variety. Sample some horseradish. If you've ever watched someone's face flush after eating this potent root, you can imagine how quickly it clears your sinuses. Make sure you have some tissues handy when you brew a tea with a little grated horseradish and some honey." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.) "If you want milder and less frequent migraines, this is the rhizome for you. A Danish woman suffering from frequent migraines drank a mixture of powdered ginger and plain water during an attack and noticed her headache was less severe. She started eating raw ginger regularly and had fewer migraines. Ginger, often taken to ease motion sickness, may also calm the nausea that frequently accompanies migraines. To reap the benefits of ginger, you have to eat 2 to 4 grams a day — a relatively large amount." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

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