Herbal Showcase With Steven Horne, Registered Herbalist (AHG)

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1 Herbal Showcase With Steven Horne, Registered Herbalist (AHG) 1

2 Flexibility with Herbs and Nutritional Supplements Classifications of Fatty Acids Saturated Unsaturated (Short Chain) Propanoic (3) Butyric (4) Capronic (5) (Medium Chain) Caprylic (8) Capric (10) Lauric (12) (Long Chain) Myristic (14) Palmitic (16) Stearic (18) Arachidic (20) Behenic (22) Lignoceric (24) Monounsaturated Myrisoleic (14:1) Palmitoleic (16:1) Oleic (18:1) Vaccenic (18:1) Gadoleic (20:1) Gondoic (20:1) Cetoleic (22:1) Erucic (22:1) Nervonic (24:1) Polyunsaturated (Omega-6 or n6) Linoleic LA Omega 3 EFA (18:2) Gamma-linolenic GLA (18:3) Arachidonic (20:4) Conjugated linoleic acid CLA (18:2) (Omega-3 or n3) Alpha-linolenic (18:3) Eicosapentaenoic EPA (20:5) Docosahexaenoic acid DHA (22:6) 2

3 Omega-6 Fatty Acids Linolenic Acid (ALA) Gama Linolenic Acid (GLA) Dihomo Gama Linolenic Acid (DGLA) Evening Primrose Black Currant & Borage Oil Vegetable Oils Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) Delta 6 Desaturase Inhibited by Aging, Transfatty Acids and Viral Infection Arachidonic Acid (AA) Dihomo Gamma Linolenic Acid (DGLA) Arachidonic Acid Delta 5 Desaturase Inhibited by Omega3 and Glucagon. Activated by Insulin GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) Formed from linolenic EFA by adding another double bond (desaturation) Synthesis may be inhibited by Nutritional deficiencies Alcohol and tobacco use Saturated or trans fatty acids Stress, illness, age Illustration source: Wikipedia 3

4 GLA Sources Evening Primrose Oil (72-73% Omega-6, 8-10% GLA, trace Omega-3) Borage Oil (35-37% Omega-6, 20-24% GLA, trace Omega-3) Black Currant Oil (47% Omega-6, 15-18% GLA, and 13% Omega-3) Super GLA contains all three of the above oils Borage flowers Super GLA Evening primrose seed oil Black currant seed oil Borage seed oil Glycerin Carob fruit extract Supplies GLA, an essential omega-6 fatty acid Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) is formed from GLA DGLA is one of three fatty acids used to make prostaglandins DGLA is the precursor to: Prostaglandin PGH1, which in turn forms PGE1 and the thromboxane TXA1 PGE1 and TXA1 are anti-inflammatory prostaglandins TXA1 helps induces vasodilation and inhibit platelet aggregation 4

5 Sarsaparilla Found In: About BP-X C-X DHEA-M EnviroDetox Joint Support Menstrual-Reg Skin Detox, Ayurvedic Thyroid Activator X-A Women s X-Action Part of the flavoring for root beer Traditionally used as an alterative and hormone balancer EnviroDetox Burdock root, dandelion root, fenugreek seed, ginger rhizome, pepsin, red clover flower, yellow dock root, marshmallow root extract, sarsaparilla root extract, Bacillus coagulans, cascara sagrada bark, echinacea root extract, milk thistle seed extract Traditional alterative and liver formula Supports healthy liver and gallbladder function Aids intestinal and lymphatic systems Supplies friendly bacteria Pepsin aids protein digestion 5

6 Stress and Reproductive Hormones Cholesterol Pregnenolone STRESS Stress causes pregnenolone to be shunted into the production of cortisol, thereby reducing levels of DHEA and reproductive hormones Progesterone DHEA Cortisol Estrogens Testosterone DHEA-M DHEA 25mg Sarsaparilla root Damiana leaf Saw palmetto fruit Pumpkin seed Korean ginseng root extract Supplies DHEA, the precursor to testosterone Contains herbs traditionally used to balance male hormones 6

7 V-X and PLS II V-X Originally created as blend for making vaginal boluses Contained: Squaw vine whole plant, chickweed aerial parts, goldenseal root and rhizome, marshmallow root, mullein leaf, plantain leaf, slippery elm bark, yellow dock root Squaw vine is found in 5-W, C-X, NF-X and FCS II w/lobelia PLS II Slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, goldenseal root and rhizome, fenugreek seed Could be blended with yarrow or Menstrual Reg to make a vaginal bolus like V-X Parthenium and Echinacea Parthenium Has been used as a substitute of Echinacea Limited traditional uses, almost no historical literature Primary historical use was as a remedy for the urinary system Has some immune stimulating compounds Echinacea Well researched Many documented traditional uses, as well as backed by modern research 7

8 Echinacea was widely used by native Americans It introduced into Western culture by H. Meyers who sold it as the original snake oil The Eclectics considered it a remedy for bad blood (i.e., an alterative) Echinacea Interesting Facts Echinacea is mildly stimulating due to the presence of alkamindes, which give it an acrid flavor Echinacea Compounds Caffeic Acid Derivatives (found primarily in the flowers of E. purpurea) Stimulate phagocytosis Increase leukocyte, macrophage and T-cell activity Inhibit hyaluronidase Increases interferon Lipophilic compounds Increase phagocytosis Enhance wound healing Downregulate inflammatory cytokines Research references for the above cited in Herbal Therapy and Supplements by Merrily A. Kuhn and David Winston 8

9 Fatigue is a Big Problem Fatigue is the second most common reason for a primary care medical visit, second only to pain The National Institute of Health states that one out of five Americans claims to suffer from fatigue severe enough to interfere with normal daily life Most people deal with fatigue by using caffeine, which doesn t really give a person energy; it just blocks the signal that you re tired Energy Drinks: A Booming Business From 2008 to 2012, sales of energy drinks grew 60%, with total U.S. sales topping $12.5 billion According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, , about 20% of Americans consume energy drinks daily Stimulants cause the body to discharge more energy; they do not help the body produce more energy Over time stimulants deplete energy reserves, resulting in greater fatigue 9

10 Energ-V Bee pollen Eleuthero root Gotu kola aerial parts Licorice root Rose hips Yellow dock root Barley grass Schizandra fruit Kelp leaf and stem Capsicum fruit Multi-faceted approach to increasing energy Contains stimulating adaptagens (schizandra and eleuthero) Contains herbs traditionally used to support the adrenals (gotu kola and licorice) Supplies iodine for the thyroid (kelp) Provides circulatory, thyroid, and nervous system support Nature s Chi Eleuthero root, cinnamon twig, peony root without bark, forsythia fruit, gardenia fruit, hoelen sclerotium, ginseng root, schizonepeta flower, scute root, siler root, mint leaf, tang-kuei root, polygonum root, astragalus root, licorice root Stimulating adaptagens (eleuthero and ginseng) Helps with metabolism and energy for activity Invigorates blood circulation by improving the flow of internal energy, or chi. May help reduce the body s desire to eat (according to Traditional Chinese Medicine). Stimulates the immune, glandular and circulatory systems 10

11 Helping the Nervous System NSP has many products that aid a variety of needs for the nervous system The following are some of the products that can be used in place of wood betony and blue vervain Passion Flower Traditional calming nervine Helpful for sleep Constituents Flavonoids which may have a sedative activity Maltol relaxes skeletal muscle, helps to induce sleep Indole alkaloids have sedative effects 11

12 St. John s wort St. John s wort and Wood Betony were the two most important plants for mental health issues in the middle ages (Matthew Wood: The Earthwise Herbal) They were both thought to drive away evil influences Sunlight Signatures Blooms on St. John s day, just before the summer solstice the longest day of the year Leaves have tiny perforations that allow light to pass through (Hence, genus name perforatum) Eating the fresh plant makes some animals photosensitive It has bright yellow flowers In short, it is a plant traditionally associated with light 12

13 St. John s Wort and the Nerves Homeopathic St. John s wort is used as a remedy to help the nervous system; it is considered the arnica of the nervous system Research suggests that St. John s wort may affect many neurotransmitters including serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, l-glutamine and GABA [Source: PDR for Herbal Medicines, which has eight pages just listing studies done on St. John s wort] St. John s Wort Historical Uses Historically St. John s wort has not just been seen as a nerve remedy It was thought to support the solar plexus and digestive system It was traditionally considered a cleansing herb; Russian herbalists considered it a liver herb Flavor is sweet, oily, warming and drying Source: Matthew Wood s Earthwise Herbal 13

14 Constituents Hypericin and other napthodianthrones Increase capillary blood flow Inhibit serotoinin, dopamine and norephinephrine reuptake Phloroglucinols, such as hyperforin Inhibit uptake of serotonin, GABA and l-glutamine Also contains flavonoids, flavonol glycosides, essential oils and tannins Research references for the above cited in Herbal Therapy and Supplements by Merrily A. Kuhn and David Winston AnxiousLess Thiamin 5mg Magnesium (citrate) 40mg Zinc (gluconate) 1mg L-Theanine Zembrin (Sceletium tortuosum aerial parts extract) Helps ease occasional anxiousness without drowsiness Promotes a feeling of confidence and security Facilitates positive mood while helping reduce fatigue Offers safe, non-habit forming relief 14

15 IF Relief Andrographis whole plant extract Boswellia gum extract Mangosteen pericarp extract Turmeric root extract White willow bark extract Mangosteen Xanthones Turmeric Curcumin Willow bark Salycilates Bowsellia Boswellic Acids Andrographis - Andrographolides Discontinued Herb: Blue Cohosh Blue cohosh is on the endangered species list for United Plant savers It is difficult to source There are safety concerns during pregnancy Let s look at some alternatives 15

16 5-W Black cohosh root Squawvine whole plant Dong quai root Butcher s broom root Red raspberry leaf Traditional formula for the last five weeks of pregnancy May help tone and strengthen the uterus. Helps with glandular and circulatory systems MasterGland Vitamins A (beta carotene) 900IU, C (ascorbic acid) 60mg E (d-alpha tocopherol) 14IU, pantothenic acid 24mg, zinc (gluconate) 6mg, manganese (amino acid chelate) 1mg, potassium (citrate) 20mg, soy lecithin 25mg, licorice root, alfalfa aerial parts, asparagus stem extract, black walnut hulls, parsley leaf, parthenium aerial parts and root, thyme leaf, dandelion root, dong quai root, eleuthero root, kelp leaf and stem, lemon bioflavonoid extract, schizandra fruit, marshmallow root extract, uva ursi leaf Formulated with herbs traditionally used to support all major glands Also contains vitamins and minerals that are helpful for the glandular system Supports energy and glandular balance 16