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Chamomile Flower

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Herb:  CHAMOMILE FLOWER

Botanical name:  Matricaria recutita

Origin:  Egypt

Therapeutic actions:  Anodyne; Anti-Inflammatory; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Anthelmintic; Carminative; Cholagogue; Diaphoretic; Emmenagogue; Nervine; Sedative; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic; Vasodilator

Nutrients:  Choline, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Silicon, Vitamins A, B1, B3, C, E and F

Drug interactions:  Reduces or prevents mouth sores if on chemotherapy, ciplatin, cyclophosphamide, doxetaxel, fluorouracil, methotrexate and pactitaxel.

Description:  It has been able to reduce inflammation, stimulate the appetite, aids in digestion and sleep. It is a good diaphoresis, bringing a good flow of blood to the skin surface.

Internal uses:  It has been beneficial for cramps, flatulence and other gastrointestinal disorders. Most known for its calming and sedative effects for the nervous system and headaches. It has helped to rejuvenate the texture of the skin and hair. It has also been used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, peptic ulcers and hiatus hernia.

Other uses: Colitis, menstrual cramps, children’s colds, colic, eczema, gingivitis, wound healing, canker sores, conjunctivitis and gastritis.

External uses:  A tea makes a good wash for sore eyes. When used as a poultice, it can help prevent gangrene while easing pain and reducing swelling. It is also used for eczema and inflammation.

Suggested dosage:  2—3 grams. Tincture 4—6 ml 3 times daily.

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Dr. Truman Berst

Doc Truman started his training in 1961 with Dr. Norma Myers, Master Herbalist and Dean of Green Shores Herbal College in Vancouver, B.C. Dr. Myers was an Iroquois Native American, and a close friend of Nurse Renee Cassie. Dr. Truman continued his research with Dr. Myers until her death in 1988, when she gave him Power of Attorney to carry on her Christian Ministry of Natural Health Research and Education. He received a BS, Masters, and Ph.D. from Green Shores Herbal College in Ethnobotany and Phytotherapy. He is a graduate Master Herbalist, Chartered Herbalist, and Master of Herbology. He also received his Credentials of Ministry and Bishops Certificate from The Christian Heritage Institute, Florence, Oregon. In the last 62 years, Truman has researched and studied with many of the world’s greatest advocates of natural healing, including Dr. John R. Christopher. He also was the Executive Director of Sales for Nature’s Herbs. He founded Health & Herbs a not-for-profit Unincorporated Private Member Association that is an outreach of Good Shepherd Ministries. Truman is a member of the, American Herb Association, American Botanical Council, and Herb Research Foundation. He has created more than 14,000 natural remedies in the forms of extracts, teas, powders, salves, creams, lotions, capsules and tablets and more.

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