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March 16, 2020

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  1. Bridgette Du Preez says

    January 20, 2023 at 5:42 pm

    I referenced David L Hoffmann
    There a 3 types of BUCHU, the botanical names are Barosma betulina = short
    Barosma crenulata = oval and Barosma Serratifolia – long

    The leaves of the Barosma betulina are the most valued. Buchu leaves are collected while the plant is flowering and fruiting and are then dried.

    The leaves have a peppermint odour, and a strongly aromatic taste.

    Therapeutic actions – Diuretic, Urinary, Antiseptic

    Therapeutic indications – Cystitis, Urethritis and Prostatitis

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  2. Jessica Keefer says

    January 8, 2023 at 7:21 am

    I was able to get vol 1 and 2 “A modern herbal” by M Grieve and visited the other 2 websites. I decided to start with Angelica as my first monograph entry.

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  3. Altea Van Loggerenberg says

    January 7, 2023 at 8:10 pm

    Dandelion leaf is a very powerful diuretic, its action comparable to that of the drug `Frusemide’. The usual effect of a drug stimulating the kidney function is a loss of vital potassium from the body, which aggravates any cardio-vascular problem present. With Dandelion, however, we have one of the best natural sources of potassium. It thus makes an ideally balanced diuretic that may be used safely wherever such an action is needed, including in cases of water retention due to heart problems. As ahepatic & cholagogue Dandelion root may be used in inflammation and congestion of liver and gall-bladder. It is specific in cases of congestive jaundice. As part of a wider treatment for muscular rheumatism it can be most effective. This herb is a most valuable general tonic and perhaps the best widely applicable diuretic and liver tonic.

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  4. Kimi Kujawa says

    November 5, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    Thanks! You answered part of my last question in this unit!!

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  5. Rhiannon Mitchell says

    October 18, 2022 at 4:12 pm

    Really enjoyed this little excercise. Started my materia medica with aniseed (as i had only recently used it in a steam to help with my breathing while suffering froma chest infection). I can’t wait to continue this practise with other herbs, spices and plants.

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  6. Xoliswa Mafutha says

    October 12, 2022 at 7:35 pm

    Looking forward to starting with my own monographs

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  7. S Opperman says

    September 29, 2022 at 4:54 pm

    The Latin names for Buchu have been updated since all of these reference documents have been written. The names currently in use is : Agathosma betulina (Long-leaf Buchu) or Agathosma crenulata (Oval-Leaf Buchu).

    Editing and refining my Herbal Monograph as I go along.

    Buchu has been a staple in my pantry for its diuretic and kidney-protective properties.

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  8. Cynthia Santos says

    September 23, 2022 at 4:03 am

    I will definitely be purchasing David L. Hoffman’s book “Health World”

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  9. Angela Pitout says

    September 16, 2022 at 6:31 am

    What are your thoughts on Margaret Roberts? I just love her books and have quite a few here in my library!

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  10. Stephanie Malan says

    September 15, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    Getting momentum slowly but surely. Chamomile is a favorite and my new monograph just confirmed again why.

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  11. Carmen Booyse says

    July 20, 2022 at 8:19 pm

    I also take information or facts that interests me about a plant and learn that first and grow my knowledge from there. Definitely agree with the statement “less is more” I also used a lot of herbal remedies in veterinary practice as well and it works wonders for animals.

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  12. Amber Jaramillo says

    June 13, 2022 at 3:42 am

    Going threw the list, I found myself going threw a rabbit hole.

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  13. Alida Allchin says

    May 8, 2022 at 1:14 pm

    When I had a look at the three different books to choose which one I will take info from for my monograph, it was interesting to note how each one differs from the others in style, and type of info.

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  14. dheeonline says

    April 17, 2022 at 3:48 pm

    Good list of books. I already have some of them on my collections and others, too. Will certainly try to find the ones that I still don’t have.

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  15. Jessica Bryant says

    April 11, 2022 at 8:56 pm

    Great list of books, I will use them along with others that I have. I looked up red clover; I was surprised that none of the books mentioned menopause or womens’ reproductive health.

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  16. Colin Jardine says

    February 9, 2022 at 8:12 pm

    I acquired eBooks on Amazon for Holistic Herbal(David Hoffmann) and The Herb Handbook(John Lust ), Using the Kindle app on my cell phone.

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  17. Colin Jardine says

    February 8, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    I have searched all online bookstores and cannot find any of these titles (of the 3 recommended books). Please advise

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  18. Stacey moss says

    January 2, 2022 at 5:35 pm

    Oh my, that took my down a delightful wormhole full of wonderful books and articles! Sadly, I don’t have the resources to purchase everything that I want.

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  19. LINGANISILE SIYOYO says

    December 16, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Yes I member buchu is used to help with STIs and other ailments.

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  20. Vici Kiehm says

    October 11, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    I chose dandelion , already have many clinical trials on the plant and in todays world we do need an adatogen to make people feel good.
    pdfdrive also has a huge store of herbal books for other that may be interested.

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