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Pinging the list - two herbs specifically for Parkinson’s but helpful in many other conditions as well. Shortly will be posting herbs helpful for lymphatic issues.

Herbs for Parkinson’s disease and other conditions. Some or most are Ayurvedic herbs, and if anyone is interested, just ping me and I will post links to sources.

Dashamula - means “ten roots”. Used to treat excess vata (air) conditions which are characterized by debility, including stiffness, rigidity, tremors, etc. Dashamula nourishes and strengthens muscles and calms the nervous system.

It is useful in treating fatigue, poor digestion, tremors, depression, anxiety, lingering fevers, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory conditions of the pelvic region including low back pain and scitica. Also has a tonic effect on the lungs, useful for asthma and dry cough.

Kapi Kacchu (Atmagupta)
Mucuna pruiens
3-5 grams a day
Tissues: all tissues, notably muscle, nerve, reproductive

Indicactions: General debility, depleted tissues, low libido, infertility, spermatorrhea, impotence, tics, tremors, spasms, Parkinson’s disease, digestive discomfort, flatulence.

One of the leading herbs for rejuventating reproductive organs for men and women. Increases stamina, vitality, is a nourishing tonic to the reproductive system.

Improves strength and tone of msucle tissue and is specific for conditions where vata has spread into muscle tissue causing stiffness, fatigue, tics, spasms and loss of strength and tone. It has a long history of conditions of the nervous system including Parkinson’s disease and similar conditions that present with tremors and regidity. Modern research show that the seeds (the part of the plant that is used) contain L-dopa, the precuror of dopamine.

Combines well with other herbs that help pacify the msucle and nerve tissues like Gotu Kola, Brahmi, Valerian, jatamansi, and Ashwagandha.

Bala
Country Mallow
Sida cordifolia

Dosage: 1-6 grams a day
Tissues: acts on all tissues
Properties: Rejuvenative, alterative, analgesic, anti-convulsant, aphrodisiac, nervine, astringent, stomachic, cardiac tonic, mild laxative, dumulcent, vulnerary

Indications: Physical and mental debility, chronic fatigue, msucle atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, spasms, cramps, tremors, stroke paralysis, Bell’s palsy, low libido, nervous diseases, urinary disorders, bleeding, asthma, intermitten fever, sciatica, neritis, menstrual disorders, asthma, cough, general convalescence.

Precaution: Hypertension (in which case best used in formulas)

In Sanskrti, “bala” means “strength”. It is one of the best rejuvenative tonics for those of vata and pitta constitutions (fire and air). Bala nourishes and strengthens all bodily tissues, especially plasma, muscle, nerve, marrow and reproductive tissues, and helps correct disorders relating to deficiency and weakness of the body and mind. Commonly used for chronic fatigue, general debility, wasting diseases, muscle atrophy, neurological conditions, convelescence, and for the elderly.

It helps to maintain normal muscle tone and coordination, and relives cramping and neuromuscular pain. Combines well with Vidari and Ashwagandha. To relieve severe symptoms of vata in muscles and nervous tissues, such as tremors and cogwheel rigidity as in Parkinson’s, or clasp knife rigidity as in stroke paralysis, it combines well with Kapi Kacchu and
Ashwagandha.

Is a gentle bronchidilator and help in asthma and dry cough, and bolstering weakened lung energy from chronic upper respiratory disorders, and used in intermittent fevers. Also useful in osteoporosis and osteoarthritis (I would use with others herbs as well).

It also promotes mental energy and stabilty, can provide relief from daily stress and tension, and when combined with herbs for the mind (list upon request) acts as a mental tonic.

(WHY AM I NOT TAKING THESE DAILY? I’m going to start. I take in formulas but will increase amounts)

Information primarily for lymphatic disorders; I’m in a hurry so I didn’t have time to post many other uses for these herbs. As usual, ping me if anyone wants sources.

Kanchanar Guggulu - one of the several guggulu formulas. This traditional compound is based on the herb Kanchanar used for clearing accumulations in the lymphatic and digestive systems. Used for lymphadenopathy, cysts, fibroids, swollen lymph nodes in neck, goiter, lymphatic and sinus congestion, benign tumors, and hemorrhoids.

Haritaki
Chebulic Myrobalan
Terminalia chebula
Dosage 3-9 grams a day

Tissues: acts on all tissues
Systems: digestive, respiratory, excretory, nervous

Indications: Cough, asthma, hoarseness of voice, fatus, abdominal distention, malabsorption, constipation, eye diseases, liver weakness, spleen diseases, heart disease, skin diseases, nervous system disorders, edema, parasites, prolapsed organs, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol, skin ulcers, leucchorea, spermatorrhea, obesity.

Precautions: pregnancy, severe exhaustion, dehydration

I will post more about Haritaki tomorrow but posting the most relevant to one FReeper now.

It is commonly used to increase the digestion and absorption of vital nutrients, burn toxins, dispel flatus, and promote regular bowel movements and healthy well formed stool. It helps to cleanse and nourish plasma and lymphatic tissue.

Notes on a few for lymphatic tissue:
Eucalyptus can help with lymphatic congestion, a tea from the leaves.

Burdock
Arcticum lappa
Tissues: plasma, blood
systems: lymphatic, criculatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary

Conditions: Eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, liver diseases, fever, lymphatic congestion, nephritis, edma, hypertension, gout, arthritis.

Both the seeds and root are deeply cleansing to the liver, blood, and lymphatic system. (I have never seen Burdock seeds for sale, but I am never without Burdock root powder. It can be grown easily and is often found as a “weed”, not to be comfused with Yellow Dock). I will post more about Burdock soon.