Herbal Medicine

[Blaze]

Hawaiian Plants That Have Medical Uses



The ancient Hawaiians believed that life and health were one and the same, with the word "ola" reflecting this concept. The body, mind and spirit were equally important to a person's health, with the earth itself providing the healing medicines to promote this unified approach to harmonious living. The abundant plant life in the Hawaiian Islands still provides the resources for a natural approach to healing illnesses.

1. Kalo (Taro)
   
   <LI id=jsArticleStep1 itxtvisited="1">The kalo plant, also known as taro, is considered by many to be the most important plant in traditional Hawaiian culture. In addition to its use as nourishment, the medicinal applications are numerous, beginning with the leaves being used to treat asthma. When ground and mixed with sugar cane juice, the taro root is believed to aid in indigestion and constipation. In its raw form, the root is often used to stop bleeding when rubbed directly onto a wound, and the raw petiole portion can relieve the pain and swelling of insect bites. `Uala (Sweet Potato)
   
   <LI id=jsArticleStep1 itxtvisited="1">The `uala plant, a variety of sweet potato, has been used in Hawaii for generations to aid in curing illnesses. Most commonly, the raw meat of the `uala is used as both a laxative and to induce vomiting. It is often combined with niu water (coconut based) and ki leaves, then strained and swallowed. To encourage sleep, `uala is mixed with forms of kalo and bark and consumed as a drink. Ancient folklore also calls for hanging the vines of this plant around the neck of a nursing mother to induce the flow of milk. Noni (Indian Mulberry)
   
   <LI id=jsArticleStep1 itxtvisited="1">The noni (Indian mulberry) plant has multiple applications, utilizing all its components. The fruit of the plant, before it matures, can be used to treat diabetes and high blood pressure, or mixed with salt and applied to cuts. The ripened fruit is often used as a poultice for various types of infected wounds or boils. The bark of this plant, as well as the leaves, can be useful in the treatment of muscle and joint pain. Ko (Sugar Cane)
   
   <LI id=jsArticleStep1 itxtvisited="1">The sugar cane plant, known by natives as ko, was once a prolific crop on the Hawaiian islands. Though the sugar cane fields have gradually diminished, the remaining plants are still used among islanders for their medicinal value. The shoots can be peeled and crushed to treat cuts and wounds, often being mixed with salt. Many of the other island plants that are used orally to treat illnesses benefit from using the natural juice of the ko canes to sweeten and soften the often bitter-tasting concoctions. `Awa (Kava)
   
2. Perhaps the most controversial of medicinal plants on the islands, the `awa (kava) root is often associated with the drink made from it. It has traditionally been used as an alternative for alcohol,and produces a sense of euphoria or relaxation. It is also used to treat insomnia, muscle and back pain and various lung problems. It has additionally been touted as an herbal aphrodisiac.

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Originally Posted by Blaze

Hawaiian Plants That Have Medical Uses
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I love this Blaze! Thank you for sharing with us. I have a great interest and appreciation of Hawaiian herbs, even more so the way herbal medicine is used in different cultures.

Pashi

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Ancient Medicine Today : Tribute to Herbalist Michael Moore

On today’s show : We are paying tribute to Master Herbalist Michael Moore, who recently passed into the Spirit world. Michael Moore is known as the "Godfather of American Herbalism." He wrote many books about herbs and trained hundreds of people in their medicinal uses. Michel Moore’s
story is told by friends and students, with some sound clips of Michael teaching as well as some of the music Michael composed. Today’s show is dedicated to the loving memory of an incredible human being, Michael Moore.

[Nat]

I reallllly love the "herbs for life" segments of PaganFM

The woman who does the segments (Amanda) has a really darling personality, she's easy to listen to and she covers a lot of neat information. I really recommend the whole show - it's brilliant.

I am interested in the herbal stuff but for now I just soak up what I can.

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Originally Posted by Blaze

Hawaiian Plants That Have Medical Uses[/B[*]Perhaps the most controversial of medicinal plants on the islands, the `awa (kava) root is often associated with the drink made from it. It has traditionally been used as an alternative for alcohol,and produces a sense of euphoria or relaxation. It is also used to treat insomnia, muscle and back pain and various lung problems. It has additionally been touted as an herbal aphrodisiac.[/LIST]Ads by Google

I have a story about Kava. I was on the Big Island, in the Puna district way out on the Red Road. There you can find a Kava Bar, run by some Traditional Hawaiians. They grow the Kava and make juice from the root, right there. When you walk up, if they don't know you they hand you the house rules.

1. We are not responsible for who you were before you came here.
2. We are not responsible for who you become after being here.
3. If we don't like you, we won't serve you.
4. $5 for a glass ::: $10 for all night

They liked me because I drank it straight up, without complaining, Island style. With the first sip my mouth, throat and lips went completely numb. After about the the 5th glass I had no pain in my body, and the world was as beautiful as the trade winds.. AHHHHHHH No drugged feeling, just calm, centered, and pain free. Note: It is hard on your liver if you do it too often.

Have to say, I loved it! A L O H A

[Nat]

This week, Amanda (from PaganFM) recommends sleeping with violet leaves stuffed in your bra and underwear to pull out toxins and alleviate ovarian cysts.

And she recommended using nettle tea as a hair rinse because she says it will stimulate hair growth.

She recommends nettle/nettle tea for everything.

And she says caffeine is bad.

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Originally Posted by Nat

This week, Amanda (from PaganFM) recommends sleeping with violet leaves stuffed in your bra and underwear to pull out toxins and alleviate ovarian cysts.

And she recommended using nettle tea as a hair rinse because she says it will stimulate hair growth.

She recommends nettle/nettle tea for everything.

And she says caffeine is bad.

COOL Info, thanks Nat!

[violaine]

exotic pets, such as cavies/guinea pigs, are super drug-sensitive, and cannot be treated with many medications used for people, cats, or dogs. i'm caring for a little guinea pig who was quite a while at the shelter. since i've already posted some of his background in the animal rescue thread, so i won't go into all of it here, but i will share some links, please, on neem oil, and essentials not only for humans, but our animal-family members.

here is how i'm treating the pig, toffee- for parasites- even if he is clean because it cannot harm him:

http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/skinp.htm

[sometimes, these sites do not list exactly how much of a vitamin- like i think here on this one, peter does not write the amount of B vitamin for a guinea pig [like toffee!] who is dealing with impaction issues, and that info can be found in the following link].

http://www.guinealynx.info/nutritional_supplements.html

[be sure for guinea pigs to get the capsule B vitamin and open it up- one B complex will provide four servings, and the capsule type does not contain calcium, which can be a serious problem if a pig gets too much in his diet].

i am not fond of breeding pigs, as there are enough who are awaiting homes in fosters/rescues/shelters, but some good info here on natural / holistic care for dogs also:

http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?cat=5

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15261960
[i love pubmed!]

great thread. thank you! ox

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Originally Posted by violaine

exotic pets, such as cavies/guinea pigs, are super drug-sensitive, and cannot be treated with many medications used for people, cats, or dogs. i'm caring for a little guinea pig who was quite a while at the shelter. since i've already posted some of his background in the animal rescue thread, so i won't go into all of it here, but i will share some links, please, on neem oil, and essentials not only for humans, but our animal-family members.
ox

Violaine! This is fascinating, I really appreciate you sharing it here. I love the ability for people not only to be able to diagnose some basic conditions and then treat their own pets, but also to do so naturally, is just exciting. A friend of mine who is an herbalist treats her dog with herbs, and actually saved the dogs life when western medicine could not find a way. I think it is powerful for people to know how to treat at home. Brava, you Critter Diva



I have Himalayan cats, Amorcita's eyes are prone to mild infection, so I will put some colloidal silver in the water, and that seems to help. Do you have any tips for that????

[Andrew, Jr.]

I always rely on Violaine for her knowledge. She is my contact in case Dino or one of my animals get sick. She is brilliant! I am grateful to have her.

Drew

[SoNotHer]

Subscribing... :-)

[Jesse]

Giving this thread a shake to wake it up...and a bump to boot!

[Sweet Bliss]

I have a request.

Does anyone know of a Holistic Doctor who can treat cats for colon cancer? If they are close or in Denver that would be perfect.

Thank you everyone.