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Topic: Diaphoretic


  
  Crystal Forest Catalog of Herbs A-C
Alterative, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, aperient, astringent, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, tonic and vulnerary.
Antispasmodic, antidepressant, antiseptic, stimulant, tonic, febrifuge, diaphoretic, nervine, antibacterial, expectorant, appetizer, carminative, galactagogue, stomachic, stomach cramps, gastric catarrh, vomiting, intestinal catarrh, constipation, depression, menopause, and enteritis.
Appetizer, antiseptic, febrifuge, antibacterial, carminative, diaphoretic, rubefacient, condiment, nerve tonic, digestive, irritant, sialagogue (stimulates secretion of saliva), stimulant, and tonic, catalyst for all herbs, stimulant for circulation, appetite, gastric juices, reduces inflammation, is a mild stimulant or tonic, improves metabolism, relieves gas, colds, chills, and stops bleeding from ulcers.
www.crystalforest.homestead.com /Catalogherbsac.html   (2774 words)

  
 Diaphoretic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A diaphoretic is a drug which increases perspiration.
Diaphoretics found in nature include Aconite, Burdock, Catnip, Cayenne, Echinacea, Lobelia, Yarrow and Melaleuca.
This page was last modified 16:59, 2 April 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diaphoretic   (48 words)

  
 Database Entry: Carapia - Dorstenia brasiliensis, Carapia - Dorstenia brasiliensis, Carapia - Dorstenia brasiliensis
as a diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogueue, and tonic; for fever
as an antiseptic, diuretic, diaphoretic, emetic, emmenagogueue, purgative, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic; for anemia, clorosis, constipation, cystitis, diarrhea, dysentery, ear infections, fever, gastritis, leucorrhea, malaria, rheumatism, skin disorders, snakebite, typhoid, uterine disorders,
as an antidote, diaphoretic; for diarrhea, dysentery, fever
www.rain-tree.com /carapia.htm   (648 words)

  
 Yarrow flower herbal extract. Liquid Herb - Native Essence Herb Co.
Actions: Diaphoretic, stimulant, hypotensive, astringent, diuretic, tonic, alterative, antiseptic, depurative.
Common Use: Yarrow is one of the best diaphoretic herbs and is a standard remedy for aiding the body to deal with fevers.
This information has not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration, nor has it gone through the rigorous double-blind studies required before a particular product can be deemed truly beneficial or potentially dangerous and prescribed in the treatment of any condition or disease.
www.naturesalternatives.com /herbs/yarrow.html   (324 words)

  
 Thailand - Food - Herbs
Therapeutic uses are as carminative, antipyretic, diaphoretic, and diuretic agents.
The fresh leaves, which are used as a flavoring, contain approximately 0.5% volatile oil that exhibits antimicrobial activity, specifically as a carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, and stomachic.
Therapeutic properties are as carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, digestant, and stomachic agents.
www.marimari.com /content/thailand/food/herbs/herbs.html   (326 words)

  
 Sauna and Steam – A Healthy Detoxification Combination
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 24, 2005 - Dr. John R. Christopher of herbalism fame during the mid 20th century promoted the process of diaphoretic perspiration as a means of influencing the peripheral sensory nerves, which relax and dilate the superficial capillaries and vessels.
Diaphoretic herbs primarily influence the surface circulation and then the whole circulation, and perspiration is a result of the increased blood flow.
By combining diaphoretic herbs or therapeutic essential oils to whole-body steam therapy, diaphoresis, or sweating, can help restore health in many cases; for when the millions of pores in the skin are closed, the bloodstream can become “impure”, poisoning the whole system.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/6/emw254546.htm   (602 words)

  
 Safety Issues Affecting Chinese Herbs: The Case of Asarum
According to The Eclectic Materia Medica (16), asarum is "a very pleasant stimulating carminative, diaphoretic, and emenagogue, of considerable value in amenorrhea from recent colds, in atonic dysmenorrhea, and in flatulent colic.
Asarum may be added to cough mixtures, and with syrup forms a very agreeable vehicle for the administration of pectoral medicines to be used in the chronic coughs of debility to aid expectoration." There is also a European variety, Asarum europaeum, which is not widely used: it acts as an emetic and cathartic.
It and the oil are decidedly stimulant." Due to its strong and long-standing reputation as a valuable natural remedy, sassafras became one of the major American herbs in the emerging herb trade of the late 1960's and thereafter.
www.itmonline.org /arts/asarum.htm   (6865 words)

  
 Thai Herbs and Spices
Therapeutic use are as antimicrobial, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, antiflatulence and cholesterol lowering agents.
Ginger is an erect plant with thickened, fleshy and aromatic rhizomes.
The fresh leaves of this herbaceous plant are used as a flavouring and eaten raw in Thai cuisine.
www.thaigrocer.com /herb_spice.html   (741 words)

  
 ACACIA
BODILY INFLUENCE: Alterative, Analgesic, Anti-rheumatic, Antispasmodic, Antivenomous, Astringent, Bitter, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hormonal-female, Nervine, Oxytocic, Parturient, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic-Glandular.
BODILY INFLUENCE: Bitter, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Galactagogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Sudorific, Tonic.
BODILY INFLUENCE: Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Cathartic, Counter-irritant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Nervine, Sedative.
www.drjackritchason.com /books/1.htm   (3187 words)

  
 Thai Food of Thailand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Therapeutic uses are as an antimicrobial, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, antiflatulence and cholesterol lowering agents.
Hoary Basil is an annual herbaceous plant with slightly hairy and pale green leaves, eaten either raw or used as a flavouring, and containing approximately 0.7% volatile oil.
properties are as carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, digestant and stomachic agents.
www.hotelvisit.com /food/thaifood5.php3   (640 words)

  
 iHerb: HerbalGram The Journal of the American Botanical Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In German pediatric medicine, it is used as a diaphoretic component of an influenza tea for children comprised of linden flower, willow bark, meadow-sweet flower, chamomile flower, and bitter orange peel.
It is also a primary component of "Schweisstreibender Tee" (diaphoretic tea) composed of linden flower, peppermint leaf, meadowsweet flower, and bitter orange (Schilcher, 1997).
The flavonoids and phenols in the flowers are reportedly diaphoretic in vitro.
www.herbalgram.org /iherb/expandedcommissione/he059.asp   (1313 words)

  
 Dr. John R. Christophers "Cold Sheet Treatment"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
But it can also be blessed thistle, chamomile, pleurisy root, boneset, thyme, Hyssop, garden sage, catnip, spearmint, or any other good, diaphoretic herb.
Add to the water, according to your tolerance, one or all of the following diaphoretic herbs, ginger being the most mild, then dry mustard, with cayenne as the most stimulant.
After the patient has voided the garlic injection, help him or her into a hot bath prepared with diaphoretic herbs.
www.herballegacy.com /cold_sheet.htm   (1564 words)

  
 Allmed.net :: Catalog :: Cardiac Care :: Electrodes & Defib Pads
Aggressive, nonsensitizing, acrylic copolymer electrode with an extra coating per square inch of adhesive, maximizing adhesion under diaphoretic and stress conditions.
Diaphoretic Foam ECG Electrode with Conductive Adhesive Gel.
Diaphoretic foam ECG electrode with wet gel gives strong signals.
www.allmed.net /catalog/category/108   (459 words)

  
 Glossary of Herbs, Vitamins and Minerals
Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana): The bark a gentle laxative26 especially helpful for the elderly27, particularly in cases of chronic constipation; antispasmodic; and strengthens the liver28; a chelating agent to prevent the formation of calcium-containing urinary stones; used for hepatic disease29.
Catnip (Nepeta cataria): associated with stomach discomforts30; carminative (an agent use to relieve gas and sharp pain in the bowel region); antispasmodic; relieves cold and flu symptoms; a diaphoretic; a mild antimicrobial.
Linden is well known as a relaxing remedy and in the treatment of raised blood pressure associated with nervous tension.
www.healthsalon.com /glossary.htm   (4034 words)

  
 iHerb: HerbalGram The Journal of the American Botanical Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The approved modern therapeutic applications for elder flower are supportable based on a combination of factors, including its long history of use in well established systems of traditional medicine, in vitro and in vivo studies in animals, and phytochemical investigations.
In Germany, elder flower is a standard medicinal tea used as a diaphoretic for feverish common colds.
In both the United States and Germany it is also used as a component of compounds for cold and flu in dosage forms, including teas, alcoholic fluidextract or tincture, and native extract in solid dosage forms such as dragÈes (coated tablets) (Bradley, 1992; Leung and Foster, 1996; Wichtl and Bisset, 1994).
www.herbalgram.org /iherb/expandedcommissione/he028.asp   (1274 words)

  
 Far From Perfect-The Life of a Paramedic
He was pale, extremely diaphoretic**, and his pain was 10/10 and radiating down the left arm.
My partner and I were afraid he was coing to deteriorate in transit because his ECGs continued to look worse and worse.
He was so diaphoretic that we had trouble keeping the leads in place which is why V1 is not picking up in the strip
www.streetdoc.net /index.php/ffp/individual/1661   (328 words)

  
 Thai Secrets
The fresh leaves are used as a flavoring and eaten raw in Thai cuisine.
The fresh leaves, which are used as a flavoring, contain approximately 0.5% volatile oil, which exhibits anti microbial activity, specifically as a carminative diaphoretic, expectorant and stomachic.
Volatile oil contents varies according to different are as carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, digestant, and stomachic agents.
www.seedathai.com /thaisecrets.html   (356 words)

  
 Holistic Health Encyclopedia - B
Borage is good for reducing fever and for restoring vitality during convalescence from illness.
Its diaphoretic action is also credited with some antidotal effect against several poisons.
It is both a diuretic (increases the secretion and flow of urine) and a diaphoretic (induces perspiration).
www.findhealer.com /glossary/B.php3   (10216 words)

  
 Black Elderberry flower herbal extract. Liquid Herb - Native Essence Herb Co.
Common Use: Elderberry flowers are a very valuable remedy in the treatment of colds and influenza and any catarrhal inflammations of the upper respitory tract.
Their diaphoretic action helps to eliminate acids and other impurities through the skin.
Elder leaf extract has recently been shown to have antiviral activity in virus-culture studies.
www.naturesalternatives.com /herbs/elderberry.html   (263 words)

  
 Herbal Descriptions - Arnica - Arnica montana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Each plant has 1-9 large, yellow, daisy-like flowerheads whose rays are notched on the outer tips.
Arnica has been used historically as a diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, stimulant, and vulnerary.
As a tincture or salve, Arnica helps to promote the healing of wounds, bruises, and general irritation.
www.viable-herbal.com /herbdesc/1arnica.htm   (472 words)

  
 Herb Functions
They are thought to work by dilating the capillaries in the skin, which stimulates the sweat glands.
Many of these herbs work as diaphoretics if taken hot, but as DIURETICS if taken cold.
They see fever as one of the body's ways of fighting infection, and try to use herbs that support the immune system and the other cleansing processes of the body.
www.thedance.com /herbs/hbfn.htm   (2072 words)

  
 Hot Diaphoretic Herbal Tea Recipe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This tea is to help sweat out a cold.
Sweating procedure Drink a cup or more of hot diaphoretic herbal tea, take a bath or hot shower then drink more tea,then cover in blankets and sweat.
Drink a 1/2 cup tea 2-4 times a day between meals.
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 Herbal Encyclopedia - M
The tonic properties are found in varying degree in several species.
Its properties are stimulant, carminative, diaphoretic and mildly tonic; a useful emmenagogue.
It is so acrid that it has been employed not only as a rubefacient, and often as a liniment, but has also been used as a caustic by farriers.
www.fortunecity.com /roswell/chaney/191/id113.htm   (15719 words)

  
 Day 1
  "Pulse 116, thready and he is diaphoretic," said Brice, surreptitiously wiping his hand upon his pants.
  He is cyanotic and diaphoretic; skin is pale.
            "He has a fever of 104.6, pulse 100 and weak, respirations 28, and is diaphoretic and cyanotic," recited the redhead.
www.geocities.com /toddfe2002/Vectorsweb.htm   (9013 words)

  
 Diaphoretic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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www.kappamedical.com /electrode___skintact.htm   (185 words)

  
 Emergency Medical Products: Department: 'Conmed Silvon Diaphoretic Electrodes'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Emergency Medical Products: Department: 'Conmed Silvon Diaphoretic Electrodes'
The Silvon Diaphoretic Electrodes (formerly know as NDM) provide incredible adhesion to diaphoretic patients while delivering exceptional cardiac traces.
Available in various configurations to reduce waste and to provide convenient packaging to meet your specific protocols.
www.buyemp.com /dept.asp?dept_id=1031601   (68 words)

  
 PagaNet News: Urban Herbalist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It's also good for relieving the pains you get from eating unripe fruit - like maybe the neighbor's green apples?
Peppermint also has diaphoretic qualities - (used to induce sweating) - and will help you sweat out a cold, but note: you must drink it hot for it to be diaphoretic.
If you drink iced peppermint tea, it will act as a diuretic (increasing urine).
www.paganet.org /pnn/v05/i8/urban_herbalist.html   (1039 words)

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