Herbs
Chinese herbal medicine is a truly traditional medicine, with one of its oldest source texts composed by the end of the third century B.C. These initial medical works were among the silk manuscripts, discovered in a tomb which had originally been sealed in 168 B.C. Throughout the centuries, Chinese herbal medicine has undergone significant evolution and it continues to grow and develop to successfully treat more and more complex and varied disease patterns. Chinese herbal medicine reveres and employs the past but also integrates new science and innovative biology.
At Healing Light Center we use only the highest quality herbal preparations from the most established and respected companies and producers in the world. Rigorous inspections, quality control and lab-testing for all of today's contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, aflatoxins, bacteria etc. ensure purity, safety and potency. All formulas are USDA National Organic Certified as well as Certified Kosher. Regular soil and water testing performed by farmers that follow Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) see to sustainable, eco sensitive farming of Chinese herbs. To ensure the highest medicinal and therapeutic results and effectiveness, the herbs are grown in their indigenous regions.
None of our herbal products contain parts of endangered animals or protected plant species from the wild.
During an herbal consultation, we evaluate the patient’s current condition as well as their constitutional type. Chinese herbal formulas will be prescribed in the form of concentrated granules and powders or loose herbs, that can be cooked into a tea.
Herbs to eat daily
Basil
Basil has a very high Phytochemical count, good for digestion and stomach problems. It should be eaten raw including the stems.
Calendula
Calendula has been used medicinally for many centuries. It contains a high number of flavonoids that act as anti-oxidants. It can be used to treat skin disorders like excema and warts as well as minor burns, wounds and fungal infections. It reduces Inflammation and promotes healing.
Calendula is my personal favourite. It is easy to grow, its beautiful sunny flowers can be made into a tea with anti- spasmodic and anti-septic properties. It helps relieve cramps and increases blood flow to infected areas like stomach ulcers or external wounds.
Continuous harvest will cause it to multiply greatly and its lovely bright colors bring joy to every herb gardeners heart.
Cilantro
Cilantro's cleansing properties can remove mercury and lead from people suffering from heavy metal poisoning. It is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's and Autism.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is anti-inflammatory, sugar balancing, anti-blood clotting and especially helpful to people with diabetes or hypoglycemia. Hydroxychalcone found in Cinnamon stabilizes Insulin.
Cinnamon helps to stop the growth of bacteria and fungi in the body.
Cinnamon tea will help balance blood sugar all day and prevent blood sugar from rising after meals.
Garlic
Garlic has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Garlic also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, thins the blood, improves dilation of blood vessels and boosts endocrine functions - including sexual hormones - and raises sperm count.
Ginger
Ginger is a very powerful anti-inflammatory used for the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It contains a phytochemical that is similar in structure to pain reducing substances in Advil.
Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake is a" medicinal mushroom" rather than an herb but its amazing health benefits demand its mentioning in this chapter.
It has a very high content of interferons which help inhibit the replication of viruses, bacteria, parasites and cancerous cells.
As a food source, shiitake is not only delicious but also contains an excellent combination of amino acids,vitamins and minerals. It can help protect from cardiovascular disease by lowering cholesterol levels.
Shiitake can be grown on oak logs in a moist, wooded area and are perfect for losing weight and strengthening the immune system.
“Everywhere in creation, trees, plants, animals and gems, there are mysterious healing forces, which no person can know, unless they are revealed to her by God”