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Ginseng

October 15, 2017 by 7Song

Ginseng
Ginseng

Additional Information:

Scientific Name: Panax quinquefolius

Common Name: Ginseng

Family: Ginseng

Common Name: Araliaceae

Locale: Equinox Botanicals

Specific Region: Rutland, OH

Description: Ginseng (Panax quinquefolis) in flower. Photo ©2017 7Song. All rights reserved.

Date: June 14, 2003

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This free class is part 2 of my experience practic

This free class is part 2 of my experience practicing as an herbalist in the Ithaca Free Clinic and an integrated free clinic in Ithaca, NY.
This class will focus on the specific herbs, medicine, and treatment strategies as well as patient education. I will also cover some of the most common health issues, such as anxiety and allergies, as well as herbs I regularly use. This will not be an in-depth look at any specific diseases or medicinal plants, but rather an overview of their importance working in a free clinic. My goal is to help herbalists and others gain insights into working in an integrated free clinic and hopefully inspire others to do something similar.
The class will be recorded, but I appreciate having people join in during the class as well.
Here is the Zoom link (it is free, but you need to register)
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w-6-3X9YQMmAzUcGclx2tw

I forgot to mention in my previous post, that drin

I forgot to mention in my previous post, that drinking Hibiscus tea is a good way to obtain its medicinal benefits.

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa, Malvaceae) is also

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa, Malvaceae) is also known as Roselle, Flor de Jamaica.
The plant part that I use medicinally is the red, sour-tasting calyces that surround the petals. When one purchases the plant for a tart-tasting tea, this is the part used.
I use Hibiscus regularly in the clinic for its medicinal activity. There are numerous medicinal activities attributed such as for hypertension, lowering LDL cholesterol and as a diuretic. I mainly use it for its anti-hypertensive properties.
Hypertension is high blood pressure. It is a common health issue and it is difficult to bring down with herbs alone. I often use Hibiscus along with blood pressure pharmaceuticals. So far I have not had any patients report a negative interaction from this combination, though we should be aware of this possibility.
There are some studies showing it brings blood pressure numbers down a little. As mentioned above, other measures may also be necessary. I assume that Hibiscus may also have some cardio-protective properties, as a number of flavonoids have antioxidant effects, which may reduce inflammation and so reduce cardiovascular risk. As with anything I write about one’s health, each of us has to do more in-depth research to make sure we are treating ourselves and those around us in an individually beneficial way.
The main constituents that are known to be responsible for its actions are its flavonoids, polyphenols and Hibiscus acid.
I prepare and administer it as a tincture, glycerite, powder and capsules. It is either used alone or in combination with other herbs such as Hawthorn (Crataegus sp), Prickly ash (Zanthoxylum sp), Linden (Tilia sp.) and Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca).
An average dose of the tincture or glycerite would be 2 ml (1 dropperful) 2-3 times daily. The powder is ½ teaspoon stirred in water 2 times daily or 2 capsules twice a day. Of course, there is variability due to the individual and the health condition.
Hibiscus has good patient compliance as it is tasty and familiar (“it tastes like Red Zinger tea”)

I am very glad that the 2020 Weekend Herbal Progra

I am very glad that the 2020 Weekend Herbal Program got to meet in person for 3 months in this most-trying-of-years. Thank you for your fortitude, your mask-wearing, and your social distancing. There have been quite a few obstacles (such as very noisy plastic rattling and a very cold Friday evening class) so thank you again for being here and learning about health, the human body, and herbal medicine. I will miss you in person, but I look forward to our online class in November. Mclean bog, October 17, 2020

What is an outdoor October plant walk without some

What is an outdoor October plant walk without some leaf throwing at the teacher? Mclean Bog. October 17, 2020

Tiger wolf spider, isn't she a beaut? Ithaca, NY.

Tiger wolf spider, isn't she a beaut? Ithaca, NY.

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