AMBER (anbar; kahrabah - in Persian or Farsi), aligned with the sun, is a known cure for ASTHMA, internal disorders including diseases or problems of the HEART, and RHUMATISM. One of the recommended methods of application is to first put one drop of amber oil on the tip of the finger, then apply it to the "Third Eye" region. In so doing, and upon absorption, the oil stimulates the pinal gland, which in turn activates many of our physiological functions. Gold censers filled with AMBERGRIS are used in magical spells. Amulets made of amber provide protection against misfortune and the mischief of witches. (Amber as a perfume) Also see: GREEN ALOES and TALISMANS. MORE

AMETHYST A protection against sorcery if the names of the sun and the moon are inscribed upon it. The amulet is then tied to neck with the hairs of a peacock and the feathers of a swallow. Amethyst is also used as a protection against drunkenness, gout, poison, and outbursts of temper. It was said to improve memory, make its wearer gentle and amiable, and to give pleasant dreams when placed under the pillow. MORE

MINERAL COMPLEX AMINO ACID CHELATE (See: CHROMIUM, COPPER, IRON, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE and ZINC, also see HISTIDINE).

AMINO ACIDS

L-Alanine
L-Asparagine
L-Carnitine
L-Isoleucine
L-Leucine
L-Lysine
L-Proline
L-Pyroglutamic Acid
L-Serine
L-Threonine
L-Valine

ANDROSTENEDIONE

ANEMIA, see: ALFALFA, CHLOROPHYLL, GENTIAN , IRON and/or NETTLE. Also see: VITAMINS B-6, B-12. (LOW FAT MEATS, DARK MEAT OF TURKEY, DRIED BEANS, CAULIFLOWER, CANTALOUPE, CLAMS, SESAME SEEDS, TOFU, and DUCK and/or GOOSE).

ANGELICA ROOT (choraka) tea is used for as a mild antispasmodic and digestive aid; protects against EVIL SPIRITS and witches. Used against strong menstrual cramps with scanty flow; intestinal colic, poor digestion; stimulating expectorant for coughs.
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ANGELICA CENTRIS ROOT (DR.C)

ANGOSTURA BITTERS may be used as a SALT SUBSTITUTE.

ANGELICA SINESIS aka DONG QUAI is used to treat mild blood stasis. See DONG QUAI entry.

ANISE (anisun), also known as: ANISE SEED, ANISE STAR, CHINESE ANISE, ILLICIUM, STAR ANISE, and SWEET CUMIN, is a spice commonly used in the preparation of food, and may be used as a SALT SUBSTITUTE. ANISEED TEA is used as a decongestant for nose and sinuses. For additional information see various AROMA THERAPY entries.
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ANISE SEED OIL is used in the cure of SWELLINGS; sweetens BREATH, helps SLEEP; good for HEAD and STOMACH CONSUMPTION. Decoction with FIGS and LICORICE relieves COUGH; boiled in wine will help obstructions of the LIVER; oil taken in broth helps DIZZINESS. Having infused bruised seed in wine 24 hours, then pressed and distilled, the residue in the bottom will be like honey and kept for future use.

COMMON HERBAL ANTIBIOTICS, for bacterial infections (such as strept throat), see: APPLE, BARBERRY, BAYBERRY, BONESET, BURDOCK, CATNIP, CHAMOMILE, CINNAMON, CLOVE, DILL, ECHINACEA, GARLIC, GINGER, GINSENG, GOLDEN SEAL, LICORICE, MEADOWSWEET, MINTS, MYRRH and/or ST. JOHN�S WORT; for fungal infections (such as yeast infections), see: ALOE VERA , BARBERRY, BETA CAROTENE, BLACK WALNUT HULL, BLOODROOT, BURDOCK, CHAPARRAL, CHAMOMILE, CINNAMON, CLOVE, DANDELION, ECHINACEA, GARLIC, GINGER, GOLDEN SEAL, LICORICE, MYRRH, OREGON GRAPE ROOT, PAU D�ARCO, ST. JOHN'S WORT, USNEA, and/or YERBA MANSA, and/or VITAMIN A.; for parasitic infections (such as intestinal worms), see: BASIL OIL, CLOVE, ELECAMPANE and/or GARLIC; for protozoan infections (such as giardia), see: BARBERRY, BAYBERRY, ECHINACEA, ELECAMPANE, GARLIC, GINGER, GOLDEN SEAL and/or TURMERIC. Also see: ZINC.

ANTIHISTAMINE, see: LICORICE, NETTLE and/or REISHI MUSHROOMS.

COMMON HERBAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES, see: BLACK HAW, BONESET, CHAMOMILE, CHAPARRAL, DONG QUAI, ECHINACEA, FENUGREEK, GENTIAN, GINGER, HORSETAIL, JUNIPER, LICORICE, MEADOWSWEET, ST. JOHN'S WORT, TURMERIC and/or VERVAIN.