All ABout Herbs 7
All ABout Herbs 7
Sebi Diet
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Introduction
Over the millennia, many different healing traditions
emerged around the world and all of them were based
on herbalism. The major herbal systems were often
drastically different from what most of us know as
“Western herbalism” and it has taks,dmc en us a very
long time to “decipher” the meaning and understand the
concept of some of the ancient holistic systems such as
Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shamanic
healing, etc. Today, we know that one of the ways to
prevent a disease or recover from one, is through a diet
and the alkaline diet is probably one of the healthiest
diets there is. However, there is not a single alkaline
diet and what made Dr. Sebi Alkaline Diet stand out, is
that his methodology was based on both alkaline foods
and medicinal herbs.
Dr. Sebi studied herbs from Africa, North and South
America, and Europe and focused his research and
healing methodology on acid/alkaline balance within a
human body. However, he did not base his therapies
only on alkaline foods. He went a step further. He was
adamant that all hybridized herbs (and foods) should be
excluded from a healthy diet. Dr. Sebi insisted that
alkaline herbs are essential for health and vitality and
was very
Pharma vs Farmer?
In the world we live in today, chronic diseases are on
the rise, effectively making both conventional and
alternative medicine a big business. And just when you
realize that Americans spend more than $250 billion
each year on drugs and supplements, then it is easier to
understand how much of a problem the chronic disease
pandemic has become. It’s only human to want the best
and safest, so we are naturally attracted to choose the
most effective remedy – and worry about the side
effects later. Be it food, drugs, herbs or supplement, we
simply want the best – for health and healing. But the
fact that what we see or hope to get isn’t the reality is
worrisome. Asides the benefits of synthetic drugs and
pills, many Americans often go with supplements
because they believe its healthier, costs less, and has
little side effects. We have often been tfold herbal
medicine is unregulated, and hence may be potentially
more dangerous, but what about prescription drugs?
Notwithstanding the side effects of drugs, we are made
to believe that the cure is in the pill.
Chapter 1
Why Electric Herbs?
Electric Herbs are medicinal plants which helps the
human body to heal, rebuild and nourish itslf. They are
alkaline and found in nature. They are not hybrid,
irradiated, or genetically-modified.
Electric herbs improve the electrical activity in the
nerves and helps with better cognitive function. It
boosts your mental clarity and use of one’s senses.
Electricity is tfhe reason the human body can move -
crawl, walk, climb or run. Without electrcity, there
would be no movement and no life.
If the body is electric, then you should feed it electric
(alkaline) nutrition. Electric herbs are herbs made in
nature, non-hybridized and non-GMO. Electric herbs
are wildcrafted, grown without the use of chemical
fertilizers and pesticides.
Herbal/Drug Interactions
Many herbs have been used to treat certain ailments for
centuries. But simply because a product is organic or
has been in existence for quite a while, that does not
mean that you should assume that it is safer than
pharmaceuticals. The same as interactions involving
drugs, many herbs
may cause adverse reactions when combined with
medication or other nutritional supplements. A recent
study published in the Journal of the American Medical
Association demonstrated that one of prescription drug
consumers, one in six adults chooses one herbal
nutritional supplement together with a prescription
medication, and many are unaware of the effect one
could have on another.
This lack of information could have serious
consequences. By way of instance, the popular memory
booster sweeteners taken with aspirin can lead to
bleeding, and St. John's wort, a popular remedy for
depression, may negate the efficacy of oal
contraceptives in addition to protease inhibitors used in
the treatment of HIV. People who have existing health
conditions, and pregnant women or people intending to
conceive, have to be particularly conscious of drug/herb
interactions, and talk with their doctors prior to making
supplements part of the wellness plans, as they want
prior to taking a prescription medication.
It is essential to be mindful of some interactions
between herbs and pharmaceuticals. Also talk to your
Physician before adding supplements to your health
regimen, just as you would for a prescription medicine.
2. Paprika
3. Cayenne pepper
4. Peppercorn g
5. Ginger
6. Turmeric
7. Nutmeg
8. Cumin
9. Cardamom
10. Cloves
11.Fennel seed
– Flower
– Gum/resin
– Leaves/sprouts/buds
– Bark
– Root
– Fruit
– Whole plant
– Sap
– Bean oil
– Rhizomes
When we speak of herbs, the first thing that comes
to mind is the flavor they add to our food, however,
they have many other uses, eg:
– Domestic uses
There are many ways you can use a herb around the
house, eg basil keeps
2. Anise
3. Basil
4. Bay leaf
5. Bergamot
6. Borage f
7. Caraway
8. Chamomile
9. Chervil
10. Chives
11.Coriander
12. Dandelion
13. Dill
14. Elder
15. Lavender
18. Lovage
19. Marjoram
20. Mint
21. Nasturtium
22. Oregano
23. Parsley
24. Celery
25. Rosemary
26. Sage
27. Sorrel
28. Tarragon
29. Thyme
30. Yarrow
Chapter 4
Sourcing and/or Harvesting
Herbs
Before you can use herbs for healing, cosmetics, or
food, you need to source them, dry them, and storxcve
them. As the awareness of the amazing therapeutic
properties of herbs is growing, so is the demand for
herbal remedies. To satisfy the needs of the growing
population, herbs are now grown forrofit. To increase
the yield and protect their crops from pests, herb
farmers use pesticides and herbicides that often contain
harmful chemicals.
The problem with this is that these chemicals not only
decrease a plant's nutritional value, they also negatively
affect its medicinal properties. That means that,
comparedds to wildcrafted herbs, farmed herbs give
herbal remedies of inferior quality. In other words,
instead of healing you, chemically-treated herbs add
toxins to your already compromised body.
Sourcing Herbs
You can obtain herbs in three ways:
– You can purchase them from a retail outlet
This is usually not a good idea because retailers rarely
have facilities for storing plant materials properly. In a
retail outlet, herbs are usually kept in plastic containers,
in open containers or sacs, and are not protected from
light. Besides, as retailers deal with huge quantities, by
the time they are sold, most of the herbs have lost their
active ingredients.
It's safer to purchase herbs from small stores that order
small quantities of herbs more frequently. How to know
if a herb is fresh? If it has lost its natural color and has
no fragrance, it probably no longer has any healing
properties.
– Order online
Online orders are fine, provided you know who you're
placing your order with. It's best to order from specialty
companies as they usually store their herbs properly. Be
careful when ordering from random sellers on Amazon.
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– Grow your own
Many herbs can easily be grown in a garden or in
containers eg calendula, nettle, lemon balm, valerian,
basil, etc. If your space is limited and you would like to
grow your own herbs, it's best to choose herbs that grow
vigocvrously and do not require a lot of space.
– Buy from a local herb farmer
If you happen to know a farmer who grows herbs, you
will always have freshly-picked herbs.
Storing Herbs
The main reason herbs need to be storedf carefully is
that they contain volatile oils and plant pigments
whichsdfborne pollutants, household air fresheners,
cooking odors, smoke, etc whichg is why they should
be stored in tightly closed dark-glass containers in clean
and odor-free rooms. Cv
However, before putting them away, you need to be
sure they are dry otherwise they'll go moldy. If you
have to store a herb that is still not completely dry, put
it in a paper bag. Herbs usually retain their active
ingredients for about a year (not more than 18 months)
after which they should be discarded.