THE BENEFITS OF THE USE OF BLESSED THISTLE IN HERBAL PREPARATIONS
MEDICINAL QUALITIES OF BLESSED THISTLE  by David Card (excerpts)

Blessed Thistle has an amazing variety of folk history, medicinal uses, and modern applications. Richard Willfort describes internal and external uses of Blessed thistle: “Used for colon problems,  kills and expels worms,  gallbladder diseases, liver diseases, jaundice, and gastritis, dyspepsia, gas, and bloating…Also used for constipation, feverish diseases and sluggishness of the gastrointestinal tracts, and weakness of the stomach operations.  It also improves and cleanses the blood, anemia.  it improves the lung and heart. It is especially good for coughs, catarrh; beginning lung inflammation, lung or heart asthma, heart weakness that are connected with stomach or colon problems.  Used externally as a damp warm pack for breast cancer, poor healing wounds, frostbite, and skin lupus of the face. 

The Flora website lists the traditional uses of Blessed Thistle: “Aqueous extract of whole, dried herb and flowers. Traditional usage: Acne, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cellular regeneration, cleansing, detoxifying, digestive disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, hormone imbalances, skin disorders.  Through its bitter properties, blessed thistle increases the flow of gastric juices relieving dyspepsia, indigestion, and headaches associated with liver congestion. 

Folk medicine uses include a wound powder, cancer therapy includes a decoction put on breast cancer.  It is also useful for cancer-like wounds of the colon and stomach.  It regulates excessive menstrual blood flow.  It is useful as a nerve calmer.  It is also helpful for insomnia, hysteria, and nervous colon tract problems.  The seed is used for side pains, purgative, and to induce vomiting.”   He also discusses the homeopathic uses of Blessed Thistle, known as Carduus Benedictus. 

Earl Mindell lists the folk uses of Blessed Thistle as, “Amenorrhea, stimulates bile production, liver disorders, sluggish appetite, improves circulation, stimulates memory, resolves blood clots, stops bleeding, menstrual problems, and lowers fevers.”

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Stan Malstrom describes the uses of Blessed Thistle: “For internal parasites; works well for worms.  Increases milk while nursing, balances hormones, and helps with cramps and other female problems.” James Duke describes a newly researched use for Blessed thistle as having anti-HIV activity.

E.A. Mueller’s book Die Frau als Hausärztin (Mother as the home’s doctor) is used for “gout, bladder stones, asthma.  It is also used for chronic colon disturbances, fever diseases, and seeds are extracted for blood problems.” 

Schöenenberger describes the traditional Swiss uses: “The inner uses-the entire plant is heart and stomach strengthening, is especially good for mucus congestion.  Inflammation and wounds of the stomach and colon.  Also from lung mucus, liver problems, jaundice, fevers, cancer like wounds, and weakness from chronic diarrhea.”  Blessed thistle taken in food and drink helps dizziness and severe headaches over the eyes.”

Dieter Podlech recommend Blessed Thistle as useful for liver and gallbladder problems and increase bowel movement.” Hugo Hertwig, from pre-world war II Germany from Berlin describes the “…inner and outer uses of Blessed thistle works on the skin.  The wound needs to be cleansed with water and then the decoction can be put on.  Blessed thistle uses are shown as skin problems over the stomach, liver, kidneys to the lungs areas.”

Topically, a poultice of blessed thistle is used to soothe skin irritated by burns, scrapes, shaving, sunburn, and other relatively minor injuries. A poultice is usually a soft cloth that has been soaked in a medication, possibly heated, and applied to an aching or injured area of skin surface. 

Teas are the gentle, natural, most beneficial way to absorb the healing properties of herbs--easily and inexpensively. 

A simple cup of tea not only has the power to soothe and relax but to deliver healing herbal agents to the bloodstream more quickly than capsules, tinctures, or infusions. Hot or iced, these pure and simple drinks offer delicious ways to stay healthy and revitalize you from the inside out. 

The aromatic oils in tea can serve to calm your nerves, relaxing you, as well as stimulating the mind and breathing process. For these reasons, Zen Buddhist monks and Taoists often use tea during meditation. Tannic acid stimulates digestion, and can help destroy harmful bacteria. Flavanoids kill plaque bacteria promoting fresh breath and healthy gums, despite the staining it might leave on your pearly whites. Tea has been shown to reduce bad cholesterol, a cause of arteriosclerosis, aging of the blood vessels, and increases good cholesterol. Containing vitamins A, B2, C, D & P, as well as anti-oxidants, tea has been shown to reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart disease.

Monica Myklebust, MD -  "Teas are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols which are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other diseases by:

    * Inhibiting growth of cancer cells
    * Reducing high blood pressure
    * Protecting against stroke
    * Improving blood flow to the heart
    * Reducing total and LDL (bad) cholesterol
    * Inhibiting the formation of blood clots in artery walls
    * Steadying blood sugar levels
    * Lowering the risk for osteoporosis
    * Acting as an anti-inflammatory agent
    * Enhancing immune function and helping fight infections
    * Protecting against viral infections and liver disease
    * Inhibiting the growth of bacteria that can cause gum disease, cavities, and bad breath"   Monica Myklebust, MD 
(learn more at The University of Michigan Health System)

National Cancer Institute - "A plant whose leaves, stems, and flowers have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. Holy thistle may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects."

Dr. Dennis Read - "As a member of the medical community, I was quite familiar with the causes, symptoms, and treatments available for Crohn's. I became much more knowledgeable in this regard as I became a victim of this so-called incurable disorder. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind as to the effectiveness and medical principals behind Dr. Miller's Holy Tea. I have experienced personally the pain and discomfort that results from Crohn's and I have also done exhaustive research into the possible treatments and cures. Dr. Miller's Tea is the only viable solution I am aware of for treating and clearing up this dreaded disease." 

"My 6 year old dog Harley, a 120 pound Rhodesian Ridgeback/Labrador mix, had been suffering from a dozen of paralyzing seizures per day for the past few years. These seizures begain when the veterinarian prescribed Rimadyl shots for arthritis 4 years ago. Over the years I tried various different prescriptions and natural remedies for his seizures but nothing helped. He also suffered from bloat and had tumors on his testicules, skull, legs and chest. Then I discovered transfer factors and the holy tea. Within a week of giving him those 2 natural remedies, his seizures dramatically decreased and his tumors began to shrunk and get smaller. I was finally able to wean him off the toxic Doxycycline antibiotics and steroids medications. Harley seems to come back to his happy self again, wagging his tail and acting as a 2 year old again. What a joy! "  Tammy Lynch Schuyler  (908) 892-2359

The Role of A Healthy Digestive Tract (GI tract) on the Immune System

The Importance of a Clean, Healthy GI Tract

Dr. Joseph Rodrigo M.D - "Almost all diseases begin in the digestive track.  This includes diabetes, asthma, cancer, alzheimer's, heart disease, memory loss, fibromyalgia, MS, and too many to even list here.  If you are seeking health, and you have not found the answers to your recovery and healing, start here.  Your intestinal track is the origin of disease, and it is also the origin of your healing.  I cannot emphasize enough how important the cleansing of your digestive system is, to your health."

Dr. H. H. Boeker believed that over 90 percent of diseases are caused or complicated by toxins created in the intestinal tract by unhealthy foods that are not properly eliminated." Autointoxication occurs when, due to poor elimination, certain toxins escape from the bowel into the blood stream and poison the body, causing a silent form of self-poisoning. Sixty to 80 percent of the lymphatic system is in your small intestine. Called the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), it is almost synonymous with the term immune system. The gigantic task of your GALT is to discriminate between nutritious components and possible antigens passing through your bowel. 

Autointoxication or "self-poisoning" from the bowel was a recognized cause of disease in the early 1900s. Dr. H. H. Boeker stated in 1928, "It is now universally conceded that autointoxication is the underlying cause of an exceptionally large group of symptom complexes." Recent research seems to support these earlier conclusions about intestinal toxemia. Virtually every state of health is affected by the GI tract. In addition to processing nutrients as the principal pathway of the digestive system, the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract.)  is a prominent part of the immune system, providing various levels of defense against pathogenic microorganisms and potentially toxic substances throughout the path of digestion. If these waste products are not regularly eliminated, they begin to poison the body and blood. Unchecked, this autointoxication may ultimately lead to disease and even death.

Substances that are toxic to our bodies come at us from all directions: the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, the cleaning products we use, and the metabolic waste produced inside us. Toxins build up in the body faster than they can be removed, contributing to premature aging and chronic and degenerative diseases. Dr. Miller's Holy Tea - formulated by Dr. Bill Miller Ph.D. -  is a unique herbal blend of safe, all-natural ingredients designed to gently cleanse the digestive tract and detoxify the body. Its name is taken from the traditional name of one of the ingredients, a widely-used medicinal herb known as Holy Thistle, and is not intended to imply any religious significance - although grateful users who experienced remarkable health improvements after drinking Holy Tea often thank God for this gift of healing! 

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Holy Tea's All Natural Ingredients include:  Persimmon leaves,  Malva leaves,  Holy Thistle/Blessed Thistle, and Marshmallow leaves

Persimmon Leaf

Eating persimmon leaves inhibits weight gain and lowers lipid levels

Supplementing a high-fat diet with powdered leaves taken from Native American persimmon trees can inhibit weight gain and lower both food intake and plasma lipid levels, research shows.Scientists believe that the rich fiber and phenolic content of persimmon leaves, which are commonly used to make tea in India, increases the amount of lipids removed from the body as feces. "Since the persimmon leaves have beneficial effects on hemostatsis, constipation, hypertension, apoplexy, and atherosclerosis, they have been broadly applied in food and medicine," says J Lee, from the Ottogi Research Center in Kyonngi-do, The Republic of Korea and colleagues. 

To investigate if the leaves also improved metabolism and lipid levels, the team fed three groups of rats either a normal control, high-fat, or high-fat with powdered whole persimmon leaf diet, for 6 weeks. Eating the high-fat diet without persimmon leaves increased the rats' body weight by an average 114% in comparison with those fed the normal control diet.However, rats eating the persimmon leaf supplemented high-fat diet had a final body weight similar to that of the normal control group after 6 weeks.

"Thus indicating that persimmon leaf supplementation suppressed the excess body weight gain that could be induced by high-fat feeding," say the authors in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. They added that these rats gained less weight because persimmon leaf consumption suppressed their food intake, perhaps via the hormone leptin, levels of which were higher in the leaf-supplemented group than the high-fat only group.

The herbal tea blend formulated by Dr. Bill Miller contains persimmon leaves and other healing herbs which assists the body in eliminating waste, foreign matter, toxins and excess weight in a simple, yet effective, easy-to-use but low cost method. Healing herbs and holy tea personal stories
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Eating persimmon leaves with a high-fat diet also created a less atherogenic lipid profile by lowering plasma total cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations, while increasing the ratio of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to total cholesterol. Finally, the researchers say the fact that rats eating persimmon leaves had a higher daily fecal weight than the high-fat only group, shows that the "combined effect of high-fiber and high-phenolic content in persimmon leaf itself could enhance the fecal excretion of neutral and acidic sterol." They conclude: "Efficacy tests of lipid-lowering action of persimmon leaf suggest that this whole persimmon leaf food would be beneficial for regulation of lipid metabolism or prevention of hyperlipidemia in an experimental animal model." 

The tannins and flavonoids in Persimmon leaves have anti-hypertensive, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-mutagenic properties. The leaf also acts as a mild laxative. It is used for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Persimmon leaf extract containing astragalin, when taken orally, acts as a natural antihistamine which helps to reduce allergic reactions. It relieves the symptoms of dermatitis, reducing inflammation and thickening of the skin. Persimmon leaves also alleviate itching. The astringent raw Persimmon fruit is used to treat constipation, gastro-intestinal irritation, dysentery, chronic diarrhea, ulceration of the bowel and stomach, catarrh of the rectum and colon, hemorrhoids, and to stop bleeding. 

Persimmon leaves are a good source of important dietary antioxidants, such as vitamin A & C and flavonoids. It has been widely used as a tea in oriental countries. In particular, several tannins and flavonoids isolated from persimmon leaf were recently found to have antihypertensive, anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic actions. It is highly possible, therefore, that persimmon leaves may be developed into potential sources of natural antioxidants and therapeutic drugs. 

Persimmon leaf is anti-allergic and anti-pruritic in composition; in other words, an allergy or itching preventive food. Furthermore, research has proven the therapeutic effect of persimmon leaf extract on those suffering from dermatitis. The preventive effect of persimmon leaf extract on the dermatitis was dose-dependent and a continuous intake of persimmon leaf extract significantly decreased its onset and development. There were no significant adverse reactions observed. As well, studies have shown that supplementation of persimmon leaf improves lipid profiles and suppresses body weight gain in animals that were fed high-fat diets. It is also used topically in some beauty products to help to clarify the skin and eliminate dull and dark areas. 
 

Persimmon has been cultivated in Japan for at least 1,000 years, where it is considered the national fruit. So it only seems natural that Japanese researchers discovered that the main flavonoid in persimmon—astragalin—inhibits the release of histamine in mice suffering from atopic dermatitis. When the mice were given persimmon extract, they exhibited fewer behavioral symptoms, such as scratching and biting their skin. There was also a reduction of serum IgE, the antibodies produced in response to an allergen. Additionally, tissue samples showed there was less inflammation and thickening of the skin.           Persimmon Leaves are part of the Holy Tea's Ingredients    >>>>>>

British Journal of Dermatology- "Oral administration of persimmon leaf extract ameliorates skin symptoms " 

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - " Persimmon leaf extract and astragalin inhibit development of dermatitis"
Lipids Online: Eating persimmon leaves inhibits weight gain and lowers lipid levels

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Learn about the other natural ingredients in the Holy Tea: Malva leaves,  Holy Thistle/Blessed Thistle, and Marshmallow leaves
 
 

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Malva Leaf (aka "Chinese Mallow" )

Often made into a tea to soothe the membranes of the digestive system.  Malva Leaf is mildly astringent and diuretic and used to treat gastroenteritis, stomachache and conditions of the spleen.  The Chinese use Malva Leaf as an expectorant and as a gargle for sore throat.  Malva Leaf is also thought to be a mild laxative. The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine, where they are considered to have a sweet and astringent taste plus a healing potency. They are used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst and diarrhea. 

The word "malva" is derived from malakos, which in Greek means "soothing"; not surprisingly, malva tea is often given as a gargle to reduce throat inflammations. Drinking the tea also helps calm stomach and intestinal irritation. Warm compresses can draw toxins from pimples, abscesses and other skin inflammation while cool tea compresses can help to relive superficial burns. The leaves of Malva sylvestris, otherwise known as blue mallow, are rich in mucilage. The mucilage of M. sylvestris is made up of high molecular weight acidic polysaccharides (Classen B, et al., Planta Med 64(7): 640-44 (1988)). The leaf tea is traditionally believed to be useful as an anti-inflammatory, decongestant, humectant, expectorant, and laxative. It has also been used internally for soothing sore throats, laryngitis, tonsillitis, coughs, dryness of the lungs, and digestive upsets. Mallow is also used as a poultice for healing wounds and skin inflammations. In traditional medicine, mallow leaf tea is also used against abnormal growths of the stomach and to alleviate urinary infections (Bisset NG (ed). Malvae folium--Mallow leaf. In Herbal Drugs and Phyto-pharmaceuticals (1994, CRC Press, Stuttgart, pp 313-316).

The Malva or Chinese Mallow plant (Malva verticillata) is a member of the Malvaceae family which also includes the Marsh Mallow and the Hibiscus. The leaves have a mild pleasant flavor. Malva has been cultivated in China for over 2,500 years, and is now cultivated in some countries of Europe as a tasty salad green. Malva seed contains mucilage, polysaccharides and flavonoids. In traditional medicine, the Malva leaf was often made into a tea to sooth the membranes of the digestive system. It is a demulcent (the mucilage soothes and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucus membranes), mild diuretic, emollient (softens the skin), and a mild laxative (a gentle stimulant of the bowels). Malva Leaf teas are used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst, and diarrhea. Malva Leaf has been used to treat stomach ache, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel, and conditions of the spleen. The Chinese use Malva Leaf as an expectorant and as a demulcent gargle to soothe a sore throat. It can also soothe a bronchial irritation in persons with bronchitis or emphysema. (Beware of Chinese Mallow teas which also contain Senna or Cassia angustifolia. which are strong laxatives and can create dependency.Dr. Miller's Holy Tea does NOT contain Senna. 

The seed contains mucilage, polysaccharides and flavonoids. It is demulcent, (soothes and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucus membranes) diuretic, emollient, (softens the skin) galactogogue (increases milk flow in nursing mothers), and gentle stimulation of the bowels. The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine, where they are considered to have a sweet and astringent taste plus a healing potency. They are used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst and diarrhea. The weedy Malva Leaf has been used interchangeably for food, tea and medicine for thousands of years. The Aztec's used Malva Leaves for Bronchitis, Tonsillitis, Gastroenteritis, Pleuresia (Inflammation of the membrane that covers the lungs), Leucorrea or White Discharge, Inflammation of the Cervix, Inflamed Hemorrhoids, Colitis, Rectiti, Intestinal Infections, Cutaneous Diseases and to Soften Tumors and Abscess. 

Malva Leaves are part of the Holy Tea's Ingredients

Learn about the other natural ingredients in the Holy Tea: Persimmon leaves,  Holy Thistle/Blessed Thistle, and Marshmallow leaves
 

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Holy Thistle (Blessed Thistle) 

Blessed thistle is also known as holy thistle, St. Benedict thistle, cardin, and spotted thistle. This herbaceous annual has been cultivated for centuries as a medicinal herb. It was a component of many herbal remedies used to combat the plague. The herb was cultivated in monastery gardens as a cure for smallpox. Its specific name is in honor of St. Benedict, the founder of a holy order of monks. The ancient Romans ate the leaf fresh and boiled the root as a vegetable. Thistle was once used as a nutritious fodder for cattle in Scotland, and the leaf, folded between two slices of buttered bread, was eaten with the breakfast meal.  British and German Pharmacopoeias recognize that 'bitters', including blessed thistle, stimulate bile flow and cleanse the liver. In Europe, blessed thistle, as a "bitter vegetable drug" is considered to be a medicinal agent used to aid digestion and promote health.  The herb contains B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, and manganese. 

Blessed thistle is considered by many contemporary herbalists and in traditional folk use as a tonic, astringent, diaphoretic (increases perspiration), emetic (induces vomiting), and stimulant. Both the blessed thistle and milk thistles are recommended as a liver tonic, particularly when the liver disease is brought on by alcoholism. It has been used in treatment of jaundice and hepatitis. 

A tea from the leaves, taken warm, will increase perspiration, reduce congestion, and help to bring down fever. A mild infusion is astringent and may relieve diarrhea. Blessed thistle is considered to be one of the best herbs to stimulate the flow of milk in lactating women (lactating women should always consult their physicians before taking this herb), and its emmenagogue action (promotes menstrual discharge) helps to regulate female hormone balance and relieve menstrual pain. Blessed thistle has also been used to treat the vaginal discharge known as leucorrhea. 

The herb is used in the commercial manufacture of herbal bitters, and is considered a general tonic and digestive. Its bitter properties increase the flow of bile and other gastric secretions. The herb may stimulate appetite and relieve flatulence. Blessed thistle is said to relieve melancholy and lethargy, and was traditionally fed to mentally ill persons. It acts to increase blood circulation and aids memory. Applied externally in poultice form, blessed thistle is a good treatment for shingles, wounds, and ulcers. The plant has antimicrobial properties. The essential oil has been shown to have antibiotic action against infections, specifically Staphylococcus aureus and S. faecalis. Blessed thistle has a history in folk use for the treatment of heart ailments, cancers, and as a contraceptive, but these, and other traditional uses, have not been confirmed by research. 

Historically, blessed thistle has been recommended as a treatment for stomach upset, indigestion, constipation and gas. Some individuals employ this herbs, as they would its cousin milk thistle, as a remedy for gallbladder and liver disorders. However, there is only limited clinical evidence to support it use medicinally. Notwithstanding, many individuals report that blessed thistle is an effective medicinal healing herb.  A few studies show that blessed thistle may be useful as an anti-inflammatory. 

Holy Thistle supports the liver in the release of toxins.  Used medicinally for over 2000 years, most commonly for the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders. Holy thistle products are popular in Europe and the United States for various types of liver disease. Holy thistle is believed to have great power in the purification and circulation of the blood. It is such a good blood purifier that drinking a cup of thistle tea twice a day will help ease chronic headaches. Holy Thistle is used for stomach and digestive problems, gas in the intestines, constipation, and liver troubles. It is very effective for dropsy, strengthens the heart, and is good for the liver, lungs, and kidneys. It is claimed that the warm tea given to mothers will produce a good supply of milk. It is also said to be good for girls entering womanhood as a good tonic.

The related milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is commonly used as a blood and liver purifier. Blessed thistle, likewise, is considered to have a beneficial effect on the blood which, in turn, enriches the milk.It has sometimes been stated that the herb was first cultivated by Gerard in 1597, but as this book was published twenty years previously it would appear to have been in cultivation much earlier, and in fact it is described and its virtues enumerated in the Herbal of Turner in 1568. 

Medicinal Action and Uses---Tonic, stimulant, diaphoretic, emetic and emmenagogue. In large doses, Blessed Thistle acts as a strong emetic, producing vomiting with little pain and inconvenience. Cold infusions in smaller draughts are valuable in weak and debilitated conditions of the stomach, and as a tonic, creating appetite and preventing sickness. The warm infusion - 1 OZ. of the dried herb to a pint of boiling water - in doses of a wineglassful, forms in intermittent fevers one of the most useful diaphoretics to which employment can be given. The plant was at one time supposed to possess very great virtues against fevers of all kinds.

It is said to have great power in the purification and circulation of the blood, and on this account strengthens the brain and the memory. The leaves, dried and powdered, are good for worms. It is chiefly used now for nursing mothers the warm infusion scarcely ever failing to procure a proper supply of milk. It is considered one of the best medicines which can be used for the purpose.

It is said to have obtained its name from its high reputation as a heal-all, being supposed even to cure the plague. It is mentioned in all the treatises on the Plague, and especially by Thomas Brasbridge, who in 1578 published his Poore Man's Jewell, that is to say, a Treatise of the Pestilence, unto which is annexed a declaration of the vertues of the Hearbes Carduus Benedictus and Angelica. Shakespeare in Much Ado about Nothing, says: 'Get you some of this distilled Carduus Benedictus and lay it to your heart; it is the only thing for a qualm.... I mean plain Holy Thistle.' The 'distilled' leaves, it says 'helpeth the hart,' 'expelleth all poyson taken in at the mouth and other corruption that doth hurt and annoye the hart,' and 'the juice of it is outwardly applied to the bodie' ('lay it to your heart,' Sh.), 'therefore I counsell all that have Gardens to nourish it, that they may have it always to their own use, and the use of their neighbours that lacke it.' 

Turner (1568) says:   'It is very good for the headache and the megram, for the use of the juice or powder of the leaves, preserveth and keepeth a man from the headache, and healeth it being present. It is good for any ache in the body and strengtheneth the members of the whole body, and fasteneth loose sinews and weak. It is also good for the dropsy. It helpeth the memory and amendeth thick hearing. The leaves provoke sweat. There is nothing better for the canker and old rotten and festering sores than the leaves, juice, broth, powder and water of Carduus benedictus.'Topically, a poultice of blessed thistle is used to soothe skin irritated by burns, scrapes, shaving, sunburn, and other relatively minor injuries. A poultice is usually a soft cloth that has been soaked in a medication, possibly heated, and applied to an aching or injured area of skin surface. 

Precautions: There are no reported incidents of thistle toxicity. However, as with most medicinal herbs, they should not be taken during pregnancy. Children under two years should not be given the herb. Lactating women should consult with a qualified herbalist before using the herb

Side effects and Interactions: None reported. 

Holy Thistle (Blessed Thistle) Leaves are part of the Holy Tea's Ingredients

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Do not confuse blessed thistle with its cousin, milk thistle Cardus marianus, they are two entirely different plants, despite the fact that they share a common name (holy thistle), and both are known for supporting the liver. Blessed thistle and its close cousin, milk thistle, are both excellent tonics for the liver and digestion. Both are know to repair damaged liver cells. A distinctive bitter, blessed thistle can be used as a digestive aid before meals. It is diuretic and induces sweating. Used as a poultice or compress, the plant has a reputation for curing chilblains. Mabey, Richard ,40 The herb is often used in combination with other estrogenic herbs to treat menstrual difficulties. One of the main uses in traditional herbal medicine is of a galactaloge, an herb that stimulates mother's milk. 

Supporting Literature:

• Bradley PR (ed). British Herbal Compendium, vol 1. Bournemouth, Dorset, UK: British Herbal Medicine Association, 1992, 126-127.
• Foster S. 101 Medicinal Herbs. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1998, 32-33.
• Lust JB. The Herb Book. New York: Bantam Books, 1974, 343.
• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): A division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services dedicated to research.

Natural Standard: An organization that produces scientifically based reviews of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) topics.

Learn about the other natural ingredients in the Holy Tea: Persimmon leaves,  Malva leaves, and Marshmallow leaves
 

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Marshmallow Root/Leaf
 

The Marsh Mallow or Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) was used by the ancient Greeks to remedy bruises and bleeding, and as a mild laxative. It was used in medieval Europe for indigestion and diarrhea. The Marsh Mallow root or leaf was traditionally used to soothe and support the intestines. It is rich in calcium, zinc, iron, sodium, iodine, vitamin B complex, and pantothenic acid. Herbs high in mucilage, such as Marsh Mallow and Malva Leaf (of the same family), are often helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and irritated throats. 

Mallow has expectorant and demulcent properties, which accounts for this herb's historical use as a remedy for the respiratory tract, particularly in cases of irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Marsh Mallow root and, to a lesser extent, Marsh Mallow leaf both contain significant percentages of mucilage, a natural gummy substance that does not dissolve in water. Like other mucilage-containing substances, Marsh Mallow swells up and becomes slick when it is exposed to fluids. 

The resulting slippery material coats the linings of the mouth, throat, and stomach to relieve irritation and control coughing associated with respiratory conditions such as smoker's cough. Herbs high in mucilage, such as Marshmallow, are often helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and irritated throats. Mallow has expectorant and demulcent properties, which accounts for this herb's historical use as a remedy for the respiratory tract, particularly in cases of irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Marsh Mallow may also have mild anti-infective, immune-boosting, and diuretic properties. In the British Herbal Compendium the use of Marsh Mallow is listed for gastroenteritis, peptic and duodenal ulcers, colitis, and enteritis. Topically, Marsh Mallow is used to soothe and soften irritated skin, and as a remedy for cuts, wounds, abscesses, boils, burns, and varicose veins. The edible leaves are used as salad greens in France. 

It is an old-time remedy for bladder infection, digestive upsets, fluid retention, intestinal disorders, kidney problems, sinusitis and sore throat.   Marshmallow is a natural source of beta-carotene, amino acids [amino acids are the "building blocks" of protein], minerals and vitamins and is often used as a filler in the compounding of pills. Primary chemical constituents in Marshmallow include substantial mucilage, polysaccharides, flavonoids (quercetin), kaempferol, asparagine, tannins, lecithin and pectin. The great demulcent and emollient properties of Marshmallow make it useful in cases of inflammation and irritation of the alimentary canal and of the urinary and respiratory organs.  Recently, Marshmallow has been used as an expectorant to treat a variety of upper respiratory problems.  Marshmallow also contains large amounts of vitamin A, calcium, zinc and significant amounts of iron, sodium, iodine and B-complex vitamins.  Like slippery elm, Marshmallow reduces inflammation and has a calming effect on the body. Topically, marshmallow is used to soothe and soften irritated skin. It also sooths irritation and inflammation caused by bronchitis, urinary tract infections, colitis and other problems such as constipation. 

Malva Leaves are part of the Holy Tea's Ingredients
 

Learn about the other natural ingredients in the Holy Tea: Persimmon leaves,  Malva leaves,  and Holy Thistle/Blessed Thistle

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HOLY TEA INSTRUCTIONS

Bring a gallon of water to a full rolling boil, turn off the stove, put two or three tea bags in, cover, and let STEEP for at least four to eight hours. This brings the herbs to full potency. Refrigerate ready to drink. . Drink two 8 oz. & one 4 oz glasses per day, more, when your body wants it. 

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. It will tell you when to make the Tea stronger! It tastes great!. You can mix Wholy Tea with any other juice or tea, if you like. I much prefer mine STRAIGHT. A good way to help Wholy Tea work faster:  A¼ tsp. of baking soda in a tumbler, add 2-3 Tbls apple cider vinegar, drink, and follow with Wholy Tea.

Do this after breakfast and dinner, and watch the great results. Apple cider vinegar is very healthy. This, combined with Wholy Tea, is the best natural anti-biotic known to man. After drinking the gallon of tea, save the tea bags, dry the tea herbs, and simply add to any food: soups, spaghetti, stews, salads, potatoes, etc.

Two bags of Holy Tea produce one gallon. If you drink one 8-ounce glass or mug of Holy Tea twice per day (with 2 meals)  it lasts for 8 days.  A package of 8 bags of Holy Tea will last for one month (32 days). If you drink an extra 4-ounce glass of Holy Tea with a snack then 2 bags of Holy Tea will last about 6 days, and 8 bags (4 gallons) will last for about 24 days.

IMPORTANT:  Holy Tea must be steeped in water which is HOT - close to the boiling point, but NOT BOILING.  DO NOT MICROWAVE!  Excessive heat will destroy the important tea enzymes.

(If using a kettle to heat the water, remove it after you first hear the bubbling noises or see steam. If the water has already come to a rapid boil, let it set for a few minutes to cool and stop the boiling.)

Do not microwave tea!!!  Microwaves will destroy the natural enzymes and render some important nutrients ineffective. more

If you prefer to drink your Holy Tea warm or hot, you can heat it in a saucepan or tea kettle - but do NOT heat the mixture to the boiling point.

Always drink the Holy Tea with food - not on its own.  Drink about 8 ounces with meals such as breakfast and dinner, and drink about 4 ounces with a snack or a light lunch. A standard teacup holds about 6 ounces.

Drink plenty of water. Not drinking enough water reduces your body's ability to get rid of wastes and toxins. Drinking enough water is especially important while detoxing your body. It helps your kidneys, sweat glands, lymphatic system, lungs, and digestive tract flush out toxins and waste material. Water acts as the carrier to transport nutrients into your cells and flush waste material out of your cells.

Note from Shirley: As with all true natural cure, the road to better health may begin with a healing crisis. As you move toward better health with natural healing programs and better nutrition, healing begins to occur. As part of the healing process the body will begin to discard toxic residues which have built up in your  body over the years. The healing process usually does not occur without repercussions. During the initial phase of healing, as your body begins to clean house, (detoxify) and your vital energy begins to repair and rebuild internal organs, you may experience headache, uneasiness, flu like  symptoms and fatigue. This is called a healing crisis. You may feel worse before you feel better. As you continue to improve, you may begin a process called retracing. For example, if you used to get skin rashes, the rashes may reappear or get worse for a period of time as your body eliminates toxins through the skin. You may also experience an initial increase in urination, or you may feel more nervous. In actuality, you are not getting worse, you are actually getting better. Eventually you will reach a plateau of better health. During the healing crisis, it is important to not suppress these temporary symptoms with drugs or the healing process may become interrupted.  Lean more about healing crisis

Healing Tea Personal Stories...

"I raised four children in the Colorado mountains and harvested natural wild crafted nourishing and  healing herbs for our family. I recently learned about Dr. Miller's "Holy Tea" was pleasantly surprised to see that the ingredients in this tea are the same herbs as the ones I used to harvest years ago in the mountains: malva herb, blessed thistle and holy thistle were growing sustainably in areas in Northern California where I grew up. I loved herbs so much I later named my eldest daughter after one of my beloved herbs (Meadowsweet). 

My beloved Donkeys loved the various thistle and would hunt them out for me while I hiked in the wild fields and forests. That is how I learned they were safe to eat. I had a beautiful white companion pack donkey named Omega who birthed a beautiful spotted baby girl we named Thistle! We used the roots in our diet as well with great success. I would gather the herbs using wild craft methods of being careful to leave the herbs in abundant numbers and grow back conditions. Omega would graciously pack the herbs on her pack saddle down the trail back home. We then would wash them in the spring waters that bubbled out of mother earth and dry them by hanging them upside down on the rafters in our cabin’s, to dry slowly by the woodstoves heat. Thistle was born in the winter in our living room, while Omega drank warm Holy tea with molasses and rested in her beautiful quilt body blanket I had made for her the year before. 

The children and I would crumble the greens together and put in a glass gallon jar. The roots needed a bit longer to dry and they were then put in a large jar as well. We also put the Malva leaves in our wild crafted salads we ate. I remember my eldest son Jeb when he was 6 or 7 years old picked and served me the yummiest wild crafted salad I have ever eaten! I will never forget the bowl and his shining face as he handed me his gift to his momma. I cried. He was a nature child and always helped haul the spring water from the springs and help with the garden chores. My 4 children were raised with these teas and herbs and were very healthy and alkaline!

We had organic gardens as well and we made our tea with Alkaline, Ionized living water from the Creator. I was and am so grateful that I raised my children in the mountains close to nature and to have this living water bubbling out of Mountain Springs close to our homes. I live now with out these natural springs in my back yard, so I use the Jupiter Science Ionizer water machines to continue giving my family this living, alkaline water they all remember growing up with so well! This alkaline water really makes the tea so much, much more delicious and much more health giving! I have had Donkeys all my life and have many stories coming up to share with you about my animal adventures. Donkeys are very intelligent and if they loved the Thistle and Malva that much it tells me it is a strong, health giving herb for us humans to be ingesting as well! I have worked with and studied animals all my life and they can teach us a lot. If we only listen to them! While I no longer harvest these particular  herbs as in my past, Tom and I now take the Holy Tea every day and feel so much more energy drinking it. When I first drank holy tea my body went through a mild "house cleansing" (also known as a healing crisis) with a bout of diarrhea that lasted only for a couple of day." Barbara Raggio, Pagosa Springs, Colorado  Barbara @ barbswellnessclub.com

The herbal tea blend formulated by Dr. Bill Miller contains blessed thistle, persimmon leaves, and other healing herbs which assists the body in eliminating waste, foreign matter, toxins and excess weight in a simple, yet effective, easy-to-use but low cost method.
Anita - Teacher Lost 80 lbs. in 10 months "Not only did this herbal tea product burn fat, it curbed my appetite and added muscle tone to my body. It also made my skin smooth on all parts of my body."	Ricky - Retired Lost 265 - "This herbal tea suppressed my appetite, helped me to be more focused and alert. My concentration was increased, my glucose level stayed regulated, and it even corrected my thyroid."	Sally - Real Estate Lost 60 lbs.  "Not only did this herbal tea product make me look years younger, I feel years younger, and I have more energy than ever. I would recommend this product to anyone!"

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Other Healing Teas - Herbs from the Amazon Rain Forest

Shipibo Mattè Tea  -  Shipibo Mattè Tea is a master blend of seven of the Rainforest's greatest treasures -- Tahari, Chanca Pedra, Stevia, Chuchuhuasi, Jatoba, Uña de Gato and Yerba Mattè. It’s an excellent way to quickly deliver the benefits of these botanicals to your body. This delicious, caffeine-free Shipibo Mattè Tea brings you the same rich formula of the Shipibo Treaure Tea, with the addition of Yerba Mattè. Yerba Mattè is used in Brazil and Paraguay as an energizer. It contains mateine, a compound similar to caffeine, but unlike caffeine, it is non-habit-forming.  Steep our Shipibo Mattè Tea for 3 or 4 minutes in piping hot water. On warmer days, you can pour it over ice for an energizing refreshment. Hot or cold, it offers a healthy alternative to caffeinated drinks.A full three grams of Rainforest herbs go into each Shipibo Mattè Tea bag. The grind of the herbs is calculated for the best flavor and the fastest delivery of enjoyment. The ingredients are carefully combined to form a complimentary, potent beverage that offers energy, clarity and immune support. more information and were to buy

Shipibo Treasure Tea  -  Flavor, Energy and Clarity Cup by Cup. One secret...just one secret...to a more fulfilling healthier life! To achieve natural well being and lasting energy, you need something simple.. like-a cup of tea! Shipibo Treasure Tea is a master blend of the Rainforest's greatest treasures. Experience the full spectrum of energy and clarity that is the essence of the Rainforest. One thing we want you to know about Shipibo Treasure Tea is that it tastes great. Using all natural herbs, we produce a subtle blend of flavors that you will look forward to having every day. We like to steep ours for about two minutes in a cup of piping hot water. On warmer days, we pour it over ice for an energizing refreshment. The delicate aroma and flavor will give you an idea of how the Amazon Rainforest can reinvigorate your senses as well as your body and mind. You'll enjoy drinking our Treasure Tea as much as you enjoy the benefits it provides. It's prepared with all natural herbs and contains no caffeine.  The benefits are what make this tea such a treasure. A full three grams of Rainforest herbs go into each bag for the complete impact of the energy of the Amazon. We carefully combine the separate ingredients in a complimentary, potent recipe to provide you with balanced vitality and maximum clarity.* Even the grind of herbs is calculated for the best flavor and the fastest delivery of enjoyment. Shipibo Treasure Tea contains Tahari, Chanca Pedra, Stevia, and Chuchuhuasi, as well as strong concentrates of Jatoba and Una de Gato. Shipibo Treasure Tea is an excellent way to deliver these products to your body quickly. Many of our dedicated Rainforest Bio-Energetics® associates joined us after simply drinking a cup of Shipibo Tea. more information and were to buy

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Health and the ‘Wild’ Food Chain
Cindy Engel PhD

Much research on the benefits of organic food focuses on the nutritional quality of that food. However organic food has other health-enhancing properties which may be even more important— medicinal properties. Of course, the distinction between nutrition and medicine not always clear—a phenomenon illustrated by the ways animals keep themselves well in the wild. Wild animals have evolved a range of behavioural strategies to maintain health: avoidance, preventive and curative strategies. Some of these strategies are related to diet and are worthy of our attention. 

Dr.Engel provides a good reason why traditional herbology bases functions of herbs upon taste. Animals have been doing the same thing for millions of years and our taste buds have evolved for this purpose! For example, many species show increased tolerance of bitter tastes when they have an active bacterial infection. This makes sense, since herbs with natural antibiotics are usually quite bitter. Many species will actively seek out such bitter herbs when infected. 

In captivity, gorillas suffer from serious bacterial gut infections such as Shigellosis that can also lead to reactive arthritis, IBS and Chrons disease. In the wild, the lowland gorillas takes 90% of their diet from the fruits of Aframonum, a relative of the ginger plant, that is a potent antimicrobial. Scientists were intrigued as to why such a strong antimicrobial diet did not disrupt gut bacteria as it does in humans taking antibiotics. What they found was that this fruit actively keeps the ‘bad’ bacteria in check without harming the ‘good’ bacteria. In other words, Aframonum keeps gorillas healthy as a preventive. 

Cindy Engel is the author of Wild Health: How Animals Keep Themselves Well and What We Can Learn From Them.  A timely treatise for a health-obsessed culture, this book takes the idea of "natural remedies" quite literally. Engel, a lecturer in environmental sciences at the U.K. Open University, has compiled a wealth of fascinating laboratory studies and field observations on how animals treat and prevent diseases.  For millennia, humans have observed animals in the wild eating plants and minerals and applying naturally occurring topical antitoxins from the same sources to combat infectious wounds, parasites and internal disorders. 

Messages from pharmaceutical-industry-led medicine have misled us for too long. Who realised, before reading Cindy Engel's book, for example, that having a temperature is the body's mechanism for combating harmful infection? Or that secondary compounds in food, some 'toxic', can be deliberately ingested by animals for their protective health effects? Or that, though we know instinctively that lemon and pine are cleansing, we may not be aware that the volatile oils in those plants interfere with bacterial respiration and are commonly detrimental or repellent to arthropods and insects? Cindy Engel concludes that human beings are too much like animals in captivity in the way we have limited our own healthcare strategies. Like Native Americans, she advocates, we should observe animal behaviour as the first step to achieving sustainable healthcare. More on Dr. Engel's research:

• from Valerie Curtis, a senior lecturer in hygiene promotion at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
• from Samra university
• from EcoNode East Anglia

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Tonic Herbs for Longevity, Rejuvenation, Immunity

Mother Nature has devised a marvelous system of nutrition and nurture for us. Tonic herbs strengthen and improve specific organs, systems, weaknesses or the body as a whole. They are generally gentle herbs that are used to stimulate and increase the function of organs that are not operating at their highest level and to prevent a decline in the function of organs. Amazon Herb formulas offer you the purest, most nutrient-rich herbal remedies in the world. The herbal combinations are based on those used by the Indigenous People of the Amazon for thousands of years to maintain and optimize health, strength and stamina. They are the result of a powerful blend of tribal wisdom and scientific verification that documents and supports the beneficial properties of these botanicals. Their wild botanicals are sustainably harvested in the lush, virgin terrain of the Amazon Rainforest. They undergo a rare and superior preparation technique to retain their full essence and bioavailability. Each formula is backed by research, plus years of development and testing by healthcare professionals. They are living foods that work, just as nature intended! 

The Amazon Herb Company offers a free Quick Health Guide online to select products that target your health and nutritional goals.

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Dr. Schulze, master herbalist  - "Over the last 80 years, organized medical groups and pharmaceutical companies, using lawyers, bribes, lobbyist, insurance companies and the strong arm of the Food and Drug Administration, have been very busy. They have corrupted elected officials to pass laws to remove any competition. They have crushed Natural Doctors, Natural Medicine, and Self-Care. Their goal is to monopolize health care and make us dependent on medical doctors and pharmaceutical drugs. It almost worked! We have watched them pass more and more laws restricting our rights; they have made many healing herbs, foods and even nutrients illegal. Natural health professionals that flourished a few decades ago are now barred by law to practice, and Natural Doctors, Holistic Healers, Health Food Store Owners and even family members of the sick have been arrested and jailed for using natural remedies. If you disagree with your doctor regarding the medical treatment of your children, they can be taken away from you, put in a foster home, and you can be arrested for endangering the health and welfare of your child. There are many people jailed every year, put there for disagreeing with medical doctors and their policies." 

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An ancient Chinese legend: Once there was a man who knew 100,000 healing properties of herbs. He taught his son 80,000 secrets. On his deathbed, he told his son to visit his grave in five years, and there he would find the other 20,000 secrets. When the son went to his father's grave, he found, growing on the site, the tea shrub....

A charming legend tells how this ordinary plant became the first natural wonder in the world of herbal teas.

The story takes us back to ancient China in 2737 b.c. when one day, Emperor Shen Nung was kneeling before a fire, heating water. Suddenly a wind stirred. Leaves fluttered down from a branch over his head and fell into the boiling water. The aroma captivated Shen Nung and he decided to taste the brew.

Where did these aromatic leaves come from?  An ancient wild species of the black tea shrub. When the leaves are fermented, they produce oolong or black tea, but when they are brewed fresh, as in Shen Nung's tea, they yield the refreshing green tea, which contains the potent antioxidant catechin, a bioflavenoid with antibacterial and anticancer properties.

For centuries in China, monks and herbalists studied plants for their healing properties, and handed down their knowledge to the next generation by verbal instruction. To illustrate the importance of tea, a tale tells of an ancient Chinese herbalist who knew 100,000 healing properties of herbs, and began to pass on his wisdom to his son. The herbalist taught his son 80,000 secrets, but fell ill before he could complete the lessons. On his deathbed, the herbalist told his son to come to his grave five years from the date of his death, and there he would find the other 20,000 secrets.

On the fifth year, the obedient son went to his father's grave, and found, growing on the site, the black tea shrub.

The black tea shrub is a plant that has been endowed with the Taoist belief that beauty and harmony are achieved by order and ritual. Every detail in the planting, picking, preparation of the leaves, and ceremonial customs for drinking tea became a cultural phenomenon in the Orient. It was passed on to other cultures as humble gifts from Buddhist monks. When Japanese monks journeyed to China to study with Chinese monks, they returned home with seedlings from the black tea shrub as parting gifts. Today, Japan specializes in the production of green teas, now known as its national beverage. The plants that grow in Japan today are thought to be offshoots of those first seedlings.

The black tea shrub is a plant that has sailed the world on clipper ships and trade routes. In 1559, a tea merchant from Persia told a Venetian scholar about his experience in China, drinking tea. The scholar wrote an account of the merchant's tea tale that set the port of Venice buzzing. What was this mysterious brew? Everyone wanted to taste it. By the early 1600s, the Dutch East India Trading Company was bringing shipments of dried herbs from the black tea shrub in specially-lined boxes to Europe.

Tea was such precious cargo in its early years of import to Europe, it was reserved for royal tables, or tea-tasting parties of the rich and influential. It was introduced as an exotic medicinal beverage that could promote longevity and cure many disorders. The herb's price exceeded one hundred dollars per pound. But the herb wasn't the only expense involved.

To follow the Chinese custom, tea-drinking ceremonies in Europe required imported china. Tiny Ming teacups from China were made of porcelain and held only a few sips of tea. The cups rested on porcelain saucers, and to brew the tea, a proper Chinese teapot was needed, along with a Chinese tea jar to store the dried leaves. This was a costly endeavor that kept tea out of reach for average people. At the time, the process for making porcelain was not known in Europe, and to curb the import costs for drinking tea, the Dutch developed an imitation of the Chinese tea service in elegant blue and white delftware.

One of the earliest tea parties on record in America was held in 1674 in the Dutch Colony of New York (then called New Amsterdam). To taste the newly imported teas, society ladies arrived in their best dresses, carrying their own teacups, fashioned from delicate china, with bowls the size of wineglasses. To this day, many herbalists still specify herbal tea doses as "the size of a small wineglass."

A hundred years later, the Sons of Liberty brewed up the most memorable tea party of them all. In 1773, Americans had independence on their minds, and Britain's prohibitive taxes on tea sparked a revolution. Thirty-two cases of expensive dried herbs were tossed into the harbor on the night of the Boston Tea Party. It was the signal for the birth of a new nation.

For an ordinary plant, the black tea shrub has quite a few tales to tell of romance and intrigue, old worlds and new worlds, culture and customs. But it wasn't the only plant in the tea garden.

Locally grown herbs had been used for teas all over the world, and traded in their own way, though not as aggressively as black, oolong, and green teas. Many Mediterranean herbs were brought to Europe by the early crusaders and the Roman army. Other herbs followed the trade routes of saffron to the far east, and were exchanged for black tea leaves.

Early American colonists learned the secrets of locally grown herbs from the Indians, and these discoveries played an important role in the fight for independence. To protest the British taxes on tea in 1773, American women in Boston, Hartford, and other New England cities vowed to drink teas from indigenous weeds instead of imported teas. The brews they came up with were called Liberty Tea. Among them were the antiviral flowers of chamomile, calcium-rich raspberry leaves, and wild American sage, which is so admired by the Chinese as an herb for longevity that it remains a major American export to China today.

20,000 Secrets of Tea: The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs  from the Inside Flap: Fight Colds and Flu  -  Lower Cholesterol -  Beat Depression  -  Banish Fatigue  -   Enhance Memory -  Lose Weight  -  and more!

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Profound Life-Giving Properties of Marine Phytoplankton 

Dr. Jerry Tennant, MD,  from the Tennant Institute of Integrative Medicine, explains that the micronutrients and electrolytes in marine phytoplankton are exactly what human cell membranes need to carry out their metabolism. Not surprisingly, the composition of human plasma, or fluid surrounding cell membranes, is similar to that of sea water. For three billion years Marine Phytoplankton has supported virtually all living creatures in the Ocean. It contains  a unique combination of life sustaining nutrients including; Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA), protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Overdependence on land-based food sources often lead to deficiencies in micronutrients and trace elements. Marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body. When the body is missing critical components, it is unable to maintain the balance of these systems, and malfunctions (disease) result.  Scientific research indicates that Marine Phytoplankton may be the most important food on Planet Earth. It is nature's gift to assist us on our journey to optimal health and wellness through balanced nutrition.  "The future of Nutrition is found in the ocean" - Jacques Cousteau  more

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A further look at healing with nature. Nature provides us with a simple, straightforward system for regaining and maintaining superb human health and beauty.
 

Healing with Food: Most human illnesses and diseases are due to a deficiency of vital nutrients. When you supply your body with the proper nutrients, in a form that your body can use, it knows how to repair itself.

Healing through Fasting: Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism.

Healing with Water: Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries to heal the sick

Healing with the Sea: There is no family of foods more protective against radiation and environmental pollutants than sea vegetables.

Healing with Sunlight: Sunlight helps the body heal wounds and injuries and overcome virtually any illness.

Healing with Earth: Clay is renowned to have many uses in promoting health in plants, animals and humans.

Healing with Plants: Plants have the power to supply the bodies’ life force with the energies it needs to restore and maintain health.

Healing with Urine: One of the most powerful, most researched and most medically proven natural cures ever discovered.

Basic Healing Principles: The body has an innate capacity to heal itself. Self-healing can only occur once the cause of the illness has been eliminated. Why elimination of the symptom is NOT the same as elimination of the disease?  Physicians and surgeons palliate symptoms instead of removing causes
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What Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually, as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
 

More pictures of vaccine damage available to view at the CDC website

 "Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced." Nicholas Regush ABCNEWS.com

This child (below) died as a result of vaccines (CDC website)

In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy, and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals and the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and chronic diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues. Learn more about vaccine and diabetes connection --- asthma and vaccine connection --- SIDS and autism and vaccine connection --- "Shaken Baby Syndrome": the vaccination link  One hundred years ago, children received 1 vaccine (the smallpox vaccine). Forty years ago, children received 5 vaccines routinely (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, and smallpox vaccines) and as many as 8 shots by 2 years of age. Children now receive 52 vaccines, in the form of 15 shots, by the time they are 6 months of age if they receive all the recommend shots, including the Prevnar pediatric pneumonia shot. 

Congressman is calling for criminal penalties for any government agency that knew about the dangers of thimerosal in vaccines and did nothing to protect American children. Congressman Dan Burton (R-Indiana) during Congressional Hearing: "You mean to tell me that since 1929, we've been using Thimerosal, and the only  test that you know of is from 1929, and every one of those people had mennigitis, and they all died?" For nearly an hour, Burton repeatedly asked FDA and CDC officials what they knew and when they knew it. (Thimerosal contains a related mercury compound called ethyl mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.)

Please get informed! Enter the vaccine information site 

Homeopathy can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles, whooping cough, chickenpox, and other ailments.

Would you allow big brother to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government Enforced Vaccinations Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements and Exemptions

Are Vaccines Damaging Our Pets?
Routine Vaccination: Is it really safe and effective? Most recently, an article appeared in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association entitled "Are We Vaccinating Too Much?"

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Leaders in Washington are working to restrict your access to dietary supplements - including the safe, effective, and affordable vitamins, minerals, and herbs you depend on for your health. Your hard-won natural health freedoms as guaranteed by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 have come under attack by the political allies of pharmaceutical interest groups!" Watch the Whistleblower doctors free videos

Prescription for Disaster  in-depth investigation into the relationships between the pharmaceutical industry, the FDA, lobbyists, lawmakers, medical schools, and researchers, and the impact this has on consumers and their health care.
 

Tell Your Congressperson to Co Sponsor the Health Freedom Protection Act, H.R. 2117 This bill will stop the FDA & FTC longtime efforts of censorship and restriction to access supplements and educational information.
 

The National Health Federation is an international consumer education, health-freedom organization working to protect individuals' rights to choose to consume healthy food, take supplements, and use alternative therapies without government restrictions. 

The Natural Solutions Foundation (NSF) is a non-profit corporation devoted to protect, preserve and defend our right to make our own health choices based on what we, not the government, believe are the best choices for ourselves.
 

The Truth About the Drug Companies : How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It    "The medical establishment works closely with the drug multinationals whose main objective is profits, and whose worst nightmare would be an epidemic of good health. Lots of drugs MUST be sold. In order to achieve this, anything goes: lies, fraud, and kickbacks. Doctors are the principal salespeople of the drug companies. " Guylaine Lanctot, M.D. 
 

 

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