Herbal Medicine for HIV/AIDS Indication
"Java Herbal Pill" is a herbal medicine for HIV/AIDS indication. Which helps HIV/AIDS sufferers to get their CD4 back to normal number through a few weeks use. This depend on the condition of their HIV/AIDS phase and if the sufferers also have had any opportunistic reactions.
These natural remedies, available in some form choices, are: Powder, pills, and liquid. "Java Herbal Pill" medicine can kill the virus in human being body safely within a very brief period. Progress can be seen in 20 - 30 days (with regular usage of the right dose). Sufferers will need to have 10 to 15 pills, three times daily after or before meals.
A high dose will not endanger the patient because the ingredients of "Java Herbal Pill" medicine do not cause any side effect. Therefore it is safe for consumption by children and also babies. This suggests that nursing mothers can consume the "Java Herbal Pill" medicine without harming their baby.
Progress felt by the aids patient or hiv virus sufferers can be obtained in a very brief period of time. Ranging from the first 15 minutes to 1 month. "Java Herbal Pill" will be permeated directly by the body and reacts by leaps and bounds.
Phases felt by HIV/AIDS sufferers after consuming the "Java Herbal Pill" remedy are:
- first 15 minutes, a warm feeling arise in whole body.
- first 3 hours, unsual energy is felt to do activities outside the normal routine
- in a couple of days(arround3 to 6 days) depending on the HIV/AIDS sufferers condition. They will have developed a big appetite for food.
- if the patient or the sufferers consume the "Java Herbal Pill" remedy regularly everyday,3 to 4 times per day, then their imune recovery will reached within a minimum range of time, arround 20 to 30 days, depending on their HIV/AIDS damage and phase in sufferers body)
Please have your blood test and check your anti hiv index and your CD4 rate before and after consume the "Java Herbal Pill" remedy.
If you would like to see the change that happens in a sufferer's body, you can have a blood test one week after regular consumption of "Java Herbal Pill" natural remedy. You can see clearly the difference of virus rate in the patient's blood, before and after consuming the remedy. Consumption in high doses remains safe, and will not generate any side effect.
GREEN TEA
Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis , a perennial evergreen shrub. Green tea has a long history of use, dating back to China approximately 5,000 years ago. Green tea, black tea, and oolong tea are all derived from the same plant.
Tea varieties reflect the growing region (for example, Ceylon or Assam), the district (for example, Darjeeling), the form (for example, pekoe is cut, gunpowder is rolled), and the processing method (for example, black, green, or oolong). India and Sri Lanka are the major producers of green tea.
Historically, tea has been served as a part of various ceremonies, and has been used to stay alert during long meditations. A legend in India describes the story of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, who tore off his eyelids in frustration at his inability to stay awake during meditation while journeying through China. A tea plant is said to have sprouted from the spot where his eyelids fell, providing him with the ability to stay awake, meditate, and reach enlightenment. Turkish traders reportedly introduced tea to Western cultures in the 6th Century.
GINGER
The rhizomes (underground stem) and stems of ginger have assumed significant roles in Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicine since the 1500s. The oleoresin of ginger is often contained in digestive, antitussive, antiflatulent, laxative, and antacid compounds.
There is supportive evidence from one randomized controlled trial and an open-label study that ginger reduces the severity and duration of chemotherapy-induced nausea/emesis. Effects appear to be additive to prochlorperazine (Compazine®). The optimal dose remains unclear. Ginger's effects on other types of nausea/emesis, such as postoperative nausea or motion sickness remain indeterminate.
Ginger is used orally, topically, and intramuscularly for a wide array of other conditions, without scientific evidence of benefit.
Ginger may inhibit platelet aggregation/decrease platelet thromboxane production, thus theoretically increasing bleeding risk.
Bee-Ware Of Claims About Pollen
Have you heard claims that bee pollen is nature's perfect food, or a natural energy booster, brimming with all sorts of health benefits? It turns out there is no scientific evidence to support the claims of pollen's promoters.
It has not yet been proved that bee pollen gives you energy, enhances athletic performance, reduces symptoms of PMS, prevents gastrointestinal distress or prevents chronic prostastis.
In fact, bee pollen can be dangerous for people with asthma or allergies to honey or bee stings, and can cause anaphylactic shock in some sensitive individuals. People with liver disease should avoid bee pollen, as should pregnant women due to pollen's potential stimulative effects on the uterus.
The only solid evidence in support of bee pollen is it is safe to ingest one teaspoon per day for up to 30 days. As for the rest of the health claims, bee-ware.
NEWS: Vietnam bans herbal medicine advertised as AIDS cure
Hanoi - Health authorities have temporarily barred the advertising and sale of four herbal medicines manufactured by a Vietnamese company, which claimed one of them could cure AIDS, Vietnamese press reported Wednesday. Health Ministry officials took the action Tuesday against the Vietnam Natural Pharmaceutical Company, or VinaPham, after an inspection conducted together with police.
"We inspected the company's office in Hanoi yesterday," Do Duc Nhuong, deputy head of the Ministry of Health's inspection department, said Wednesday. "Today, we sent a working group to the company's factory in Hoa Binh province to inspect the factory and test the medicines."
VinaPham's banned remedies, sold under the names KiHBV, KiHCV, KiHIV and AntiCa, were reportedly made of a mixture of ginseng, lotus seeds, ginger, crocus bulbs and gelatin.
The company had taken out newspaper advertisements claiming that KiHIV could improve the circulatory, digestive, and nervous systems of people infected with the HIV virus, and could ultimately rid them of the virus after three to six months.
Inspectors said the company had not registered or licensed the remedies with the Ministry of Health, and had no approval for the content of the advertisements.
The pills sold for two dollars each to Vietnamese customers, and five dollars to foreigners.
Vietnam has a long history of Chinese-style traditional medicine, and traditional medical practitioners are licensed by the state and integrated with the national health system.
The country also has a growing AIDS epidemic, though its size is uncertain. UNAIDS estimates that between 150,000 and 430,000 of Vietnam's 84 million citizens are HIV positive.
Last week, the Ministry of Health said that only 1,000 of Vietnam's AIDS patients are receiving government-funded antiretroviral drug treatment.
HIV medicine recalled after toxic chemical detected
A medication used to treat HIV is being recalled over concerns it contains traces of a toxic chemical which can damage DNA.
Viracept is an antiviral drug used by approximately 20 HIV sufferers in New Zealand.
The makers of the drug, Roche, today announced they are taking all batches of Viracept off pharmacy shelves, as patients in Europe reported that the tablets had a strange odour.
An analysis of the pills found unusually high levels of methane sulfonic acid ethylester in the drug, a substance which can cause birth defects and cancer in unborn children, if used during pregnancy.
ASIAN GINSENG
Introduction
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb Asian ginseng--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Asian ginseng is native to China and Korea and has been used in various systems of medicine for many centuries. Asian ginseng is one of several types of true ginseng (another is American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius). An herb called Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is not a true ginseng.
Common Names--Asian ginseng, ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean ginseng, Asiatic ginseng
Latin Name--Panax ginseng
What It Is Used For
Treatment claims for Asian ginseng are numerous and include the use of the herb to support overall health and boost the immune system. Traditional and modern uses of ginseng include:
* Improving the health of people recovering from illness
* Increasing a sense of well-being and stamina, and improving both mental and physical performance
* Treating erectile dysfunction, hepatitis C, and symptoms related to menopause
* Lowering blood glucose and controlling blood pressure
How It Is Used
The root of Asian ginseng contains active chemical components called ginsenosides (or panaxosides) that are thought to be responsible for the herb's medicinal properties. The root is dried and used to make tablets or capsules, extracts, and teas, as well as creams or other preparations for external use.
What the Science Says
* Some studies have shown that Asian ginseng may lower blood glucose. Other studies indicate possible beneficial effects on immune function.
* To date, research results on Asian ginseng are not conclusive enough to prove health claims associated with the herb. Only a handful of large clinical trials on Asian ginseng have been conducted. Most studies have been small or have had flaws in design and reporting. Some claims for health benefits have been based only on studies conducted in animals.
* NCCAM is supporting research studies to better understand the use of Asian ginseng. NCCAM is studying how Asian ginseng interacts with other herbs and drugs and exploring its potential to treat chronic lung infection, impaired glucose tolerance, and Alzheimer's disease.
Side Effects and Cautions
* When taken by mouth, ginseng is usually well tolerated. Some sources suggest that its use be limited to 3 months because of concerns about the development of side effects.
* The most common side effects are headaches and sleep and gastrointestinal problems.
* Ginseng can cause allergic reactions.
* There have been reports of breast tenderness, menstrual irregularities, and high blood pressure associated with ginseng products, but these products' components were not analyzed, so effects may have been due to another herb or drug in the product.
* Ginseng may lower levels of blood sugar; this effect may be seen more in people with diabetes. Therefore, people with diabetes should use extra caution with Asian ginseng, especially if they are using medicines to lower blood sugar or taking other herbs, such as bitter melon and fenugreek, that are also thought to lower blood sugar.
* It is important to inform your health care providers about any herb or dietary supplement you are using, including Asian ginseng. This helps to ensure safe and coordinated care.
ALOE VERA
Introduction
This fact sheet provides basic information about aloe vera--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Aloe vera's use can be traced back 6,000 years to early Egyptian civilization, where the plant was depicted on stone carvings. Known as the "plant of immortality," aloe was presented as a burial gift to deceased pharaohs.
Common Names: aloe vera, aloe, burn plant, lily of the desert, elephant's gall
Latin Names: Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis
What It Is Used For
* Traditionally, aloe was used topically to heal wounds and for various skin conditions, and orally as a laxative.
* Today, in addition to traditional uses, people take aloe orally to treat a variety of conditions, including diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, and osteoarthritis. People use aloe topically for osteoarthritis, burns, and sunburns.
* Aloe vera gel can be found in hundreds of skin products, including lotions and sunblocks.
* The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved aloe vera as a natural food flavoring.
How It Is Used
* Aloe leaves contain a clear gel that is often used as a topical ointment.
* The green part of the leaf that surrounds the gel can be used to produce a juice or a dried substance (called latex) that is taken by mouth.
What the Science Says
* Aloe latex contains strong laxative compounds. Products made with various components of aloe (aloin, aloe-emodin, and barbaloin) were at one time regulated by the FDA as oral over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives. In 2002, the FDA required that all OTC aloe laxative products be removed from the U.S. market or reformulated because the companies that manufactured them did not provide the necessary safety data.
* Early studies show that topical aloe gel may help heal burns and abrasions. One study, however, showed that aloe gel inhibits healing of deep surgical wounds. Aloe gel does not prevent burns from radiation therapy.
* There is not enough scientific evidence to support aloe vera for any of its other uses.
Side Effects and Cautions
* Use of topical aloe vera is not associated with significant side effects.
* Abdominal cramps and diarrhea have been reported with oral use of aloe vera.
* Diarrhea, caused by the laxative effect of oral aloe vera, can decrease the absorption of many drugs.
* People with diabetes who use glucose-lowering medication should be cautious if also taking aloe by mouth because preliminary studies suggest aloe may lower blood glucose levels.
* Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl.
Makuto Dewo (Java) Mahkota Dewa (Indonesian) Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl.
Mahkota dewa is a medicinal plant originated from Papua. The leaves and fruits of this medicinal plant has being traditionally to cure used for many desease.
Anti-inflammatory effect of n-hexane, ethylacetate, ethanol and water extracts of mahkota dewa fruit at doses of 15 and 30 mg/kg body weight and its isolated compounds have been investigated on Wistar female rats (using λ-karagenan as the inflammatory inducer).
Extraction was conducted by continuous reflux with n-hexane, ethylacetate, ethanol and water. Ethanol extract at a dose 30 mg/kg body weight showed the most potent anti-inflammatory activity (57.34 % at fifth hour).
From the test of anti-inflammatory effect of six fractions obtained from vacuum liquid chromatography of ethanol exctract at doses of 12.5 and 25 mg/kg body weight, it was showed that the fraction V at a dose 25 mg/kg body weight had the most potent activity (53.1 % at fifth hour).
From the fraction V was obtained an isolate. It was a white yellowish crystalline compound melted between 202-203oC and in thin layer chromatography with silica gel GF254 and with chloroform - methanol (7:3) as eluent and 10 % of sulphuric acid in methanol as a spray reagent going a spot of Rf 0.42. Based on ultraviolet, infrared, proton nuclear magnetic (H-NMR) resonance spectra, it was assumed that this isolate had a benzophenone skeleton, , and at a dose of 22.5 mg/kg body weight had anti-inflammatory 36,68 % at second hour and 23.41% at fifth hour which significantly different from kontrol.
From fraction II gave two isolates. One isolate was a white needle crystalline compound melted 168-169oC and in thin layer chromatography with silica gel GF254 and with n-hexane - ethylacetate (7:3) as eluent and 10 % of sulphuric acid in methanol as a spray reagent going a spot of Rf 0.37. Based on melted distance, co-chromatography TLC with stigmasterol, infrared, H-NMR spectra, it was assumed this isolate was stigmasterol, and had no anti-inflammatory effect.
The second isolate was a yellow crystalline compound melted 78 - 81oC and in in thin layer chromatography with silica gel GF254 and with n-hexane - ethylacetate (1:1) as eluent and 10% of sulphuric acid in methanol as a spray reagent going a spot of Rf 0.37. Based on ultraviolet, infrared spectra, it was assumed that this isolate was phenolic compound but not flavonoid. This isolate had not yet the test of anti-inflammatory effect.
Buah Merah has become known as New Miracle Fruit for chronic diseases
Buah Merah is found at the eastern portion of the Indonesian Islands, Papua, (east of Borneo island and Bali island). Buah Merah is only grown on that island and is proven able to battle deadly diseases such as cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, stroke, osteoporosis, hypertension and HIV/AIDS virus.
"Red Fruit/Buah Merah" plants are found among the density of tropical forest, spread within cool mountain climate on 2000 - 3000 meters above sea level in Papua. The Latin name of this plant is Pandanus Conoideus Lam. It is wildly grown vertically to about 16 meters high with fruits of 1 meter long.
"Red Fruit" is well known to some Papua tribes. It is cooked and consumed as an additional food. The cooking process is unique which they call it Bakar Batu ceremony.
Recently "Red Fruit" becomes popular because it is proved to be helpful for curing people who suffering from chronic diseases. It was stated in Trubus magazine January 2005 edition that "Red Fruit" is the conqueror of lethal disease.
This proof is obviously explain why the Papua people are very strong, hard worker and healthy.
The Content and Virtue of "Red Fruit"
To find out the truth that "Red Fruit" / Buah Merah has a good effect to human's health, the expert analyzed and found out the active substances in "Red Fruit" as high potential antioxidants to prevent illnesses;
Beta Carotene : a natural substance that can prevent degenerative illnesses such as cancer, stroke, and heart disease. If it is consumed daily for 2 months, the body will have natural killer cells to combat cancer and control free radicals.
Toco Pherol (Natural Vitamin E) is well know as an anti aging, and secondary antioxidant.
Beside antioxidants, Red fruit also contains essential amino acids such as:
* Oleic acid, which belongs to the group of omega 9 can protect the body by controlling LDL and HDL ratio. This amino acid is a good diet to maintain a healthy heart.
* Linoleic acid, which belongs to the group of omega 6, is unsaturated fatty acid, which can prohibit the tumor growth.
* Linolenic acid, which belongs to the group of omega 3, can prevent high blood pressure and blood coagulation.
The virtue of Red fruit as curing agent for diseases has been proved by many people who are suffering from cancer, tumor, cyst, lever, diabetic, uric acid, high blood pressure, hearth diseases, stroke, prostate, and osteoporosis. Last but not least it is proved to be helpful to combat HIV/AIDS disease.
Xenia (Variety - Rafzuera)
Canadian Plant Breeders' Rights Pending (Invicta x LS 9-31-54 - Peter Hauenstein, Rafz, Switzerland, 1990)
Beautiful, large (40% larger than Invicta), dark red fruit; oval shape and quite smooth. In addition to the attractive fruit, the main feature of Xenia is that the upper part of shoots have few thorns and the thorns are relatively weak; usually as single thorns.
Growth is medium to strong, upright. Ripens early to middle season, between Mayduke and Whinham's Industry.
Well suited for home garden, U-pick and commercial plantations.
Pitaya Dragon Fruit
Cultivation
The plant has adapted to live in dry tropical climates with a moderate amount of rain. The dragonfruit sets on the cactus-like tree 30-50 days after flowering and can sometimes have 5-6 cycles of harvests per year. There are some farms in Vietnam that produce 30 tons of fruit per hectare every year.
Pests, diseases and problems
Overwatering or excessive rainfall can cause the flowers to drop and fruit to rot. Birds can be a nuisance. There is a bacterium named Xanthomonas campestris, which causes the stem flesh to rot. The fungus Dothiorella can cause brown spots on the fruit, but is not common.
Fruit
The fruit comes in three types, all with leathery, slightly leafy skin:
* Hylocereus undatus, white flesh with pink skin
* Hylocereus polyrhizus, red flesh with pink skin
* Selenicereus megalanthus, white flesh with yellow skin
The fruit can weigh from 150-600 grams and the flesh, which is eaten raw, is mildly sweet and low in calories. Eating the fruit is sometimes likened to that of the kiwifruit due to a prevalence of sesame seed-sized black crunchy seeds found in the flesh of both fruits which make for a similar texture upon consumption. The fruit may be converted into juice or wine; the flowers can be eaten or steeped as tea. Although the tiny pitaya seeds are eaten with the flesh, the seeds are indigestible.
Legend
The legend of the dragonfruit says that the fruit was created by fire-breathing dragons. By eating the dragonfruit it was believed that one became empowered with the same strength and ferocity of a dragon. Other stories say that the dragonfruit looks like a dragon's egg.
