Description:
Ginseng has a history of herbal use going back over 5,000 years. It is one of the most highly
regarded of herbal medicines in the Orient, where it has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general
body vigour and also to prolong life.
The root is adaptogen, alterative, carminative, demulcent, emetic, expectorant, stimulant and tonic. It both stimulates and relaxes the nervous system, encourages the secretion of hormones, improves stamina, lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels and increases resistance to disease. It is used internally in the treatment of debility associated with old age or illness, lack of appetite, insomnia, stress, shock and chronic illness. The roots are harvested in the autumn, preferably from plants 6 - 7 years old, and can be used fresh or dried.
A dose of 10ug/ml of ginseng saponins has been shown to be significantly radio-protective when it is administered prior to gamma-irradiation. The leaf is emetic and expectorant. Read more….click on search articles.
Contra-Indications, Cautions and Interactions:
It should not be prescribed for pregnant or breast feeding women.
Assessments at ICIM:
Where stress or nervous exhaustion are suspected the ICIM
Stress Test can be conducted to measure Cortisol and DHEA levels. For blood sugar imbalances the ICIM Laboratory Assessment can be
conducted with a view to measuring blood glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol levels. This can help assess treatment effectiveness.
Description:
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) was used in traditional remedies as
a "calming" herb for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. During the early twentieth. In Germany, passionflower is available
as an over-the-counter sedative (in combination with other calming herbs such as valerian and lemon balm). It is also used in German
homeopathic medicine to treat pain, insomnia, and nervous restlessness. Today, professional herbalists use passionflower (often in
combination with other calming herbs) to help treat insomnia, tension, and other health problems related to anxiety and nervousness. Read
more….click on search articles.
Contra-Indications, Cautions and Interactions:
It should not be prescribed for pregnant or breast
feeding women.
Ingredients:
Passiflora 500mls, 1:8, 25 %.
Assessments at ICIM:
Where stress or nervous exhaustion are
suspected the ICIM Stress Test can be conducted to measure Cortisol and DHEA levels. For blood sugar imbalances the ICIM Laboratory
Assessment can be conducted with a view to measuring blood glucose which can also be trigger to mood change.
Counselling, psychotherapy and life coaching can be arranged in conjunction with herbal medical support where emotional support or depression is suspected. Like-wise the ICIM Hormone Assessment can be conducted at ICIM to help uncover any possible underlying female or male hormone imbalances, this can also include melatonin measuring if required, which is often linked to SAD syndrome.
Note: Depression can be a serious illness
with many potentially serious consequences, and its treatment should always be prescribed and supervised by a qualified physician.
The following is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as, nor is it a substitute for, professional medical
advice.
Peruvian Ginseng (Maca) 100mls
Description:
This highly nutritious root is native to Peru, where it is
cultivated high in the Andes. In fact Maca is one of the most high-altitude vegetable crops on the planet. It is rich in valuable
protein, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, and has a history of use that goes back many thousands of years. It has many benefits
and is often known as the 'Peruvian Ginseng.' Maca is being hailed as the latest natural fortifier and balancer for the reproductive
system of both sexes. Read more….click on search articles.
Contra-Indications, Cautions and Interactions:
It should not be prescribed
for pregnant or breast feeding women.
Ingredients:
Maca 100mls
Assessments at ICIM:
The ICIM Hormone Assessment can
be conducted at ICIM to help uncover any possible underlying female or male hormone imbalances, this can also include melatonin measuring
if required, which is often linked to SAD syndrome.
Description:
Pokeweed has a long history of
medicinal use, being employed traditionally in the treatment of diseases related to a compromised immune system. The plant has an
interesting chemistry and it is currently (1995) being investigated as a potential anti-AIDS drug. It contains potent anti-inflammatory
agents, antiviral proteins and substances that affect cell division. These compounds are toxic to many disease-causing organisms,
including the water snails that cause schistosomiasis.
All parts of the plant are toxic, an excess causing diarrhoea and vomiting. This remedy should be used with caution and preferably under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. It should not be prescribed for pregnant women.
The root is alterative, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, cathartic, expectorant, hypnotic, narcotic and purgative.
The dried root is used as an anodyne and anti-inflammatory. The root is taken internally in the treatment of auto-immune diseases (especially rheumatoid arthritis), tonsillitis, mumps, glandular fever and other complaints involving swollen glands, chronic catarrh, bronchitis etc. The fresh root is used as a poultice on bruises, rheumatic pains etc, whilst a wash made from the roots is applied to swellings and sprains. The root is best harvested in the autumn and can be dried for later use.
The fruit has a similar but milder action to the roots. The juice is used in the treatment of cancer, haemorrhoids and tremors. A poultice made from the fruit is applied to sore breasts. A tea made from the fruit is used in the treatment of rheumatism, dysentery etc. The plant has unusually high potassium content and the ashes, which contain over 45% caustic potash, have been used as a salve for ulcers and cancerous growths. The leaves are cathartic, emetic and expectorant. Read more….click on search articles.
Contra-Indications, Cautions and
Interactions:
It should not be prescribed for pregnant or breast feeding women.
Ingredients:
Phytolacca 500mls, 1:5, 25%
Assessments
at ICIM:
Where breast related problems are suspected the ICIM Breast Assessment is highly beneficial. Where conditions such as Fibrocystic
Breast Disease, Endometriosis are present phytolacca can be considered as part of a treatment. The ICIM Breast Assessment can monitor
treatment effectiveness.