ILLNESS - Herbs: Thyme: as a Bath: 200gm of Thyme for a full bath to regain strength after and for restful Sleep.

IMO - Eat plenty of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables especially Greens. Dab with Apple Cider Vinegar. Herbs: Internally: Echinacea, Garlic and Nettles. Externally: Calendula and Echinacea both as Infusion and Ointments.

IME / See also Libido. Unable to raise or sustain an erection that is adequate for intercourse and ejaculation. Causes: Alcohol or other Drugs, Atherosclerosis, Clogged Arteries, Diabetes, Pelvic Injuries, Sleep Derivation, Smoking or Prostrate surgery. Give up Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking. Relax more and Exercise. Eat plenty of Raw Foods especially high in Vitamin C - Lemons and Fresh Greens. Avoid all types of Fats. Eat Whole Grains. Take 1 teaspoon of Wheat Germ Oil a day. Include Brewer's Yeast, Carrot Juice and Pollen in the diet. Herbs: Anise: increases Male Libido and contains several compounds that are Oestrogenic - Female Sex Hormone as Oestrogenic herbs sometimes cause Androgenic - Male Sex Hormone effects as well. Combine a dash or two with Cardamon, Epimedium, Ginger and Ginseng and sweeten with Liquorice Root. Ashwaganda: similar to Ginseng for the Male Libido to treat Impotence and Male Infertility. N.B: Only use occasionally by trying a cup of Tea made with 5 teaspoons of the Dried Herb per cup of boiling water. Cardamon: is an Aphrodisiac that contains at least two Androgenic compounds including Cineole a Central Nervous System Stimulant. Cinnamon: the scent in Buns increase Blood Flow along with the scent of Pumpkin and Nutmeg in a Pumpkin Pie. Country Mallow: an erection enhancing Aphrodisiac containing the compound Ephedrine the same as Chinese Ephedra. See Ephedra for proper Tea use. N.B: Has side effects of Anxiety, Insomnia, Restlessness and maybe aggravated High Blood Pressure. Damiana: Essential Oils: used to give a whole Body Massage by combining a few drops of each such as Clary Sage, Jasmine & Rose mixed in a Vegetable Oil base. N.B: Do not Ingest as even a small amount can be Toxic and keep away from Children. Fava Bean: Aphrodisiac and the best source of the compound L - dopa and a single serving of 8 - 16 ounces should assist. Ginger: close relative to Cardamon, and increases Sperm motility and quantity. Ginkgo: improves Blood Flow to the Brain and also seems to boost Blood Flow to the Penis. 60 - 240gm a day of a Gingko 50:1 Extract. May take up to 6 months to work. N.B: Do not go any higher with the dose as Ginkgo in higher doses may cause Diarrhoea, Irritability and Restlessness. Ginseng - American - Asian and Formula: Ginseng - 100mg twice a day or 200mg of the dried herb 3 times a day, Zinc, Vitamin E and Seaweed Meal.

INN  Symptoms: Nausea, Debilitated, Disease, Flatulence, Head - Aches, Heart - Burn, Lethargic, Not Feeling Right, Uncomfortable and Weakness. Cause: Can be due to Gastro - Intestinal Disorders of various kinds or more usually to an unhealthy lifestyle, eating more then required, eating too quickly, which in itself could be a sign of Anxiety or Stress.  Swallowing air, Ageing, Nervous, Stressful situations, Improper chewing usually due to Poor Teeth, Dentures, too much Fat in the Diet or Constipation. Hot Compresses and a Castor Oil pack for Chronic Conditions. For quick relief from Stomach pain drink 1-2 cups of hot water. Be relaxed when eating. Divide meals into 3 or 4 a day containing plenty of Roughage, Raw Fresh Fruit & Vegetables with a proper combination of Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins. Try to only eat when there is an Appetite. Eat light meals. Cabbage Juice, Celery Juice, Carrots, grated Apple, Pawpaw (firm) Porridge, Rice Salads, toasted Wholemeal Bread & Vegetable Soups. Take 2 teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar and 1 teaspoon of Honey or 1/2 Lemon in water 1/2 an hour before meals. If low in Hydrochloric Acid eat Pineapple and Pawpaw (firm) Ginger Root protects the Stomach Lining from Anti - Inflammatory Drugs such as Aspirin and Naprosin. There are 500 Carminative Herbs including: Alfa - Med Tea: Agrimony: Allspice: Angelica Root: used for Indigestion, mild Stomach - Cramps and lack of Appetite. Tea: 2 - 3 teaspoons of the dried herb per cup of boiling water or up to 1 teaspoon of Tincture. Apples: Basil: Bay: Bee Balm: Bitters: Buckwheat: Burdock: Caraway: Cardamom: Catnip: Celery: Chamomile: used to relieve many Gastro - Intestinal Conditions including Indigestion and can be combined with Peppermint in a Tea. A Tincture is much stronger as the Tea has only 10 -15% of the Carminative Essential Oil while a Tincture has more if prepared with 100 proof Alcohol. Chervil: Chives: Cloves: Cumin: Coriander: Essential Oils - Aniseed, Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Hyssop, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Grass, Onion, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tarragon and Thyme. N.B: Do not ingest any Essential Oils as they can be fatal even in small doses. Essential Oils are Anti - Septic, Bactericidal, Carminative, Fungicidal and Muscle relaxants. Used to counter Stomach - Upsetting properties of Laxative herbs such as Buckthorn, Cascara, Rhubarb and Senna. Can also be added to Beans to alleviate Flatulence. Dill: Fennel: Garlic: Ginger: 1 x teaspoon in Tea is used for Indigestion as it contains Gingerols and Shogaols that soothe the Gut and aid Digestion by increasing the Peristalsis - the wave like motion that moves food through the Intestine. Horehound: Hyssop: Lemon Balm: Lemon Grass: Lovage: Marjoram: is an Aromatic Mint that is used on a sandwich to treat Indigestion and the diluted Tea is used to relieve Colic in Infants as it has Digestion soothing benefits similar to Peppermint. Nutmeg: Onions: Oregano: Parsley: Papaya and Pineapple: both contain Enzymes - Proteolytics that break down Protein and both are good for relieving Indigestion. Other Fruits that contain these Enzymes and should be consumed after meals are Kiwi Fruit and Figs. Parsnips: Peppermint: used to relieve Indigestion but most of the Carminative Oils in the Mints are insoluble in water while a Tincture made with Alcohol contains more. Pennyroyal: Red Pepper: assist to soothe the Stomach and stimulates Digestion. Rooibos / Bush Tea: is an effective Stomach soother that is gentle enough to treat Infant Colic. Rosemary: Sage: Savory: Tarragon: Tea: Thyme: Turmeric: Vanilla: Yarrow: Compound Infusions: Gentian - 1 part, Calamus - 2, Buckthorn - 1, Peppermint - 2, Chamomile - 2. Also used for Flatulence. Formula: Slippery Elm Powder, Acidophilus, Goldenseal, Peppermint, Sodium Sulphate and Magnesium Phosphate. 

INDUCED - VOMITING: * Take Epacac as directed.

INS: Symptoms: an Infectious Disease with some Aches and Pains and an increased Temperature often followed by a rapid Paralysis.

INS: Drink plenty of Fluids especially diluted Vegetable Juices, Broths, water and Whole Lemons sliced in water. Limit sweet tasting (even Orange Juice) - as Sugar decreases the ability of White Cells to destroy Bacteria or Viruses. Cabbage and the Brassica Family are very good along with Brewer's Yeast for Vitamin B Complex and ensure plenty of Vitamin C - Lemons and Rosehips.) Cleanse the Bowels (Fig Sausage). Balance activity and relaxation. Exercise as much as possible. Use Potato Poultices for External Infections. Herbs: Chives: as they assist to prevent. Fevers: Winter Blend. Glands - Swollen: Calendula and Cleavers. Infectious Diseases: Cayenne, Comforting Teas, Echinacea, Garlic, Stinging Nettle, Sage, Tonic Teas and Wormwood. Restlessness: Chamomile. Wounds - Infected: Apply a Salve of Goldenseal and Vitamin A Ointment. 

INN: Herbs: Chamomile: Dandelion: assists to prevent.

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: Symptoms: Chronic possibly  Diarrhoea - Bloody, Abdominal - Cramps, Fatigue, Weight - Loss and sometimes Fever. Colitis occurs in the Colon while Inflammation of Crohn's Disease can occur anywhere in the Intestinal Tract. Victims become Anxious and Depressed over it, which only intensifies the Symptoms. Meditation, Biofeedback or Yoga, or moderate Exercise to involve Stress management such as gardening. Food sensitivities contribute to Intestinal Conditions. Inability to digest Milk and Dairy products - Lactose Intolerance is widespread. Avoid all Dairy products for several weeks to see if it helps. Intolerance to Gluten the Protein in Wheat that makes Bread spongy. Most Grains except Rice & Teff contain Gluten. Essential Oils: are used to Massage with a few drops diluted in a few tablespoons of Vegetable Oil including Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Garlic, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon Grass, Rosemary, Thyme & Ylang - Ylang. N.B: Only use Essential Oils for External use as ingested they can be Toxic. Intestinal Muscle - Spasms: Chamomile, Peppermint and Wild Yam. Inflammatory B.D: Mix 2 parts Bayberry and 1 part each of Chamomile, Mugwort, Peppermint, Valerian and Wild Yam. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: Fenugreek, Gentian, Ginger, Golden Seal, Liquorice Root, Myrrh and Papaya Leaf. Juices and Blending: (1) as a Green Drink - 2 Apples, 2 Kale Leaves, a handful of Spinach and some Parsley & Wheat Grass. (2) as a Cleanser - 1 Apple, 1/2 Beetroot with tops, 4 Carrots, 2 Celery Stalks and 1/2 cup of Parsley or Wheat Grass. (3) For Enzymes - 1 Banana, 1/2 Mango, 2 Oranges - Could be left out as some Citrus Fruits could upset), 1/2 Papaya and 1/4 of a fresh Pineapple. Onion: contains Quercetin the top compound with Anti - IBD effects can be found in the skins. Put the whole Onion, skin and all into Soups and Stews while cooking and remove the outer layer before serving. For immediate results 400gm of Quercetin can be taken 20 minutes before each meal purchased from a health store. Psyllium Husks: the Mucilage in the Seeds absorb water in the Intestine and swell to many times their original size adding Bulk to the stool and stimulates Muscle contractions when Nature calls. It is used also to treat Diarrhoea a common symptom of IBD as it also has a soothing effect on the Digestive Tract to assist with Cramping but ensure to drink plenty of water or fluids. N.B: If you have any Allergic reaction to it at all stop taking. Tea: Astringent containing Tannin to relieve Gastro Intestinal distress and besides plain beverage Tea several herbs are rich in Tannin including Bayberry, Bugle Weed, Bilberry, Black Walnut, Carob, English Walnut & Raspberry. Valerian: relieves Spasms in smooth Muscles such as in the Intestine and also relieves Stress.

INA: Symptoms: Not related to the Common Cold as it is a Virus Disease with sudden Fever and Pains and can even cause severe Nose Bleeds and Physical Exhaustion. Cleanse the Bowel (Fig Sausage) Increase Sweating especially with warming baths and add Cayenne, Ginger or Mustard. Apply wet sheet treatment at the start of the Fever or apply wet clothes to the Head sprinkled with Lavender Water or Mint. Use Cold Compresses especially to the Calves. Sponge the Body down night and morning with this water. Drink Herbal Teas or Fruit & Vegetable Juices, especially Carrot Juice. Place a Cabbage Leaf Poultice on the Liver region overnight. Head - Flu: Place a Cabbage Poultice on the nape of the Neck. Cover the patient and have the room pleasantly cool rather then overheated. No Protein or Fats while the Fever is present. Liquid diet for two days especially Blackcurrant, Beetroot & Grapefruit Juices. No solid food until Temperature is back to normal. Warmth and rest in bed until Temperature has subsided in a quiet atmosphere. Use subdued lighting and be on hand as much as possible. Use plenty of Fresh Lemon drinks. Cleanse the System until all Toxins are gone. After recovery drink Diuretic drinks such as Grapefruit Juice & Winter Blend.  Herbs: Catmint - Catnip: Cayenne, Cinnamon, Comforting Blend, Dandelion, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginger, Horseradish, Myrrh, Nasturtium, Pleurisy Root, Tonic Blend & Thyme,  Hot & Cold Flu Drink. Thyme: Specific. Compound Infusions: Holy Thistle - 1, Meadowsweet - 1, Yarrow - 1, Elder Flowers - 2, Peppermint - 1.

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