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Biography KLAUS FERLOW Klaus Ferlow, Honorable Master Herbalist (HMH), Dominion Herbal College, Herbal Advocate (HA), Canadian Herbalist Association of British Columbia, founder of Ferlow Botanicals (1975), since 1993 manufacturer/distributor of herbal medicinal personal care products with no harmful ingredients to holistic practitioners and selected stores across Canada and parts of USA and NEEM RESEARCH in 2013. Author, …

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Plant Medicine for the treatment of Gingivitis, An East-West Perspective

(Images credit in refs section)   Plant medicine for the treatment of Gingivitis, an East-West Perspective: What is Gingivitis? A mild form of periodontal disease, where the gums become inflamed due to a build-up of bacteria/plaque underneath or around the gumline, that then release waste or endotoxins.  Gingivitis is quite common. It can be kept …

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Plant medicine for the treatment of GER, GERD/GORD, an East West Perspective:

  What is GER? Gastro-oesophageal reflux or GER, is a mild/medium form of acid reflux that occurs occasionally, also known as heartburn.  The stomach acid and contents back up into the esophagus causing irritation to the tissues.  GER can be caused by a defective/damaged/relaxed lower esophageal sphincter (the opening from the esophagus to the stomach). …

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Plant medicine for the treatment of bone-related diseases, focus on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, an East West Perspective:

  (Images references in Refs section) Plant medicine for the treatment of bone-related diseases, focus on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, an East West Perspective: Western Definitions: What is Osteoporosis? The consistent break-down of porous bone mass leading to increased risk of fractures.  This can be caused by diet, prolonged exposure to chemicals, genetics, sickness, lack of …

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Neem Blog: "The Village Pharmacy" (Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa & Michael Tierra, 2008)

    (Image credit in Ref section) Neem “The Village Pharmacy” (Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa & Michael Tierra, 2008) Part: bark, leaves, seed, seed kernel, fruit, flowers Taste: astringent, bitter, pungent Latin name: Azadiracta indica Western medicine/research: constituents (not an exhaustive list); Nimbidin (extracted from the oil of seed kernels); tetranortriterpenes, including nimbin, nimbinin, nimbidinin, …

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2 Medicinal Mushrooms: Western Research and Traditional use with a focus on immunity and anti-cancer properties

     *Reishi image credit in ref section Reishi Part: fruiting body, mycelium, spores Taste: bitter, bland Energy:  warming Latin name: Ganodema lucidum Western medicine/research: constituents (not an exhaustive list); terpenoids, glycoproteins, phenols, nucleotides, steroids, polysaccharides, all the essential amino acids, lysine and leucine, etc. Actions:  immune-boosting, anti-carcinogenic, anti-allergy, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, sedative, tonic “G. …

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Some Antiviral and Immunity Herbs

*image credit to learningherbs.com  PDF download:  Some Antiviral and Immunity Herbs Blog **Always consult a qualified health professional before using herbal medicine, especially in conjunction with pharmaceuticals, or book an appointment with me! Book an appointment today with Shannon Hobson Certified East West Herbalist Consultations now over the phone or Skype Text or call 604-993-0169 …

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Food Medicine 'Reset': Hand-out

Click here for PDF: Food Medicine \’Reset\’ Hand-out This handout outlines a general Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine method of \’resetting\’ one\’s metabolism and/or digestive system through food.  It also helps to alkalize the blood, or \’Clear Heat\’ as Traditional Chinese Medicine would say.  I have done this \’reset\’, \’cleanse\’, or \’fast\’, whatever you would …

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Ashwagandha, 'the rejuvenation herb'

      *image credit in reference section Ashwagandha Solonaceae family (nightshade family) Part: root Energy: warm and bitter Taste: sweet Latin name: Withania somnifera Western medicine/research: constituents include (*not an exhaustive list); withanolides (withanolideA, withanolide D, withaferin A), alkaloids, sitoindosides, saponins, tropine, pseudotropine isopelletrine, anaferine, etc. Actions: adaptogenic, hypnotic or induces sleep (leaves more so), …

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