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Herbalist
* Many herbalists believe herbs work best over time when taken regularly in small doses
  - that for every disease there herbal cure
  - claim that burdock root oil can even promote hair growth
  - consider it one of the most powerful herbs
  - divide herbs into groups, depending on what they do
* Many herbalists recommend detoxification at the change of seasons, particularly spring and fall
  - sweet fennel mixtures to relive hiccups, nausea, and vomiting
* Many herbalists say burdock root can stop cancer cells from metastasizing
  - that the root can stop cancer cells from mastasizing
* Many herbalists use an approach similar to orthodox medicine
  - echinacea as a virtual panacea for infection and immune boosting
* Most herbalists believe herbs work best when taken regularly, in small doses over a period of time
  - that it is wise to avoid excessive and long-term use of licorice root
  - consider ginseng to be the most powerful herb of all
* Some herbalists also use borax
  - employ the seeds as an implantation preventer
  - even consider oats and kava to be mild sexual enhancers
  - prefer to cover the fresh herb with boiling water, cool it a bit, and then apply
  - prescribe to help alleviate athlete s foot, ringworm and eczema
  - say the milky substance from the stem treats warts
* Some herbalists use fresh herbs that are organically grown or wildcrafted
  - it to handle snake bites and rabies
  - the leaves
* agree that cleansing is an important part of building good health.
* also have their favorite herbs for treating respiratory tract allergies and hay fevers
  - prescribe herbal teas, ointments, creams, pessaries, suppositories and capsules
* also recommend it for suppressing coughs and, externally, for treating wounds and cuts
  - to decrease menstruation and relieve mentrual cramps
* believe that astragalus and echinacea are most effective
  - certain herbs are helpful for mental clarity and concentration
* call ginger a warming herb because it heats the system
  - it an adaptogen
* classify it as an astringent because it is rich in tannin, a toning substance.
* combine horseradish and honey for coughs and asthma treatments.
* commonly use sage in treating night sweats, angina, and inflammations.
* consider calendula a rejuvenating herb
  - echinacea to be a powerful immune system booster
  - garlic to be a first-rate digestive tonic
  - goldenseal one of the best herbs around
  - hawthorn to be the world's best heart tonic
* frequently recommend bloodroot pastes and salves for the treatment of warts.
* often offer suggestions about nutrition and lifestyle as well as herbs to take
  - work from the premise that a combination of compounds more beneficial
* predominantly use alcoholic extracts of herbs called tinctures to influence the body.
* primarily recommend kelp as a natural source of minerals.
* recommend taking three capsules, four times a day, to dissolve kidney stones.
* regard burdock as a specific long term remedy for eczema and other skin disorders.
* rely recommend only herb for a condition as illnesses have many symptoms.
* say that impacted lymph mucus can be shifted slowly with herbs
  - it relieves vaginal dryness associated with menopause and menstrual problems
* suggest blue gum eucalyptus candles for relieving stress-related illnesses
  - that it promotes longevity and, in large doses, is an aphrodisiac
* treasure the healing qualities of certain flowers, leaves and roots.
* try to find the underlying cause of an illness rather than treat the individual symptoms.
* use it largely in pill form and powdered.
* use it to kill bacteria and fungi and to strengthen gum tissue
  - treat arthritis in carefully prepared preparations
  - several remedies for migraine, but the best evidence is for feverfew
* use the cornsilk part of the fruit, also referred to as stigmata maidis
  - stems, leaves, bark and roots of plants to treat and prevent illness
* usually use the root of the dandelion plant, which is dried and ground to a powder
* view dandelion as a valuable plant with important medicinal uses.