HERBS THAT HEAL FROM THE HOLY BIBLE

let's get started. Herbs are listed alphabetically, followed by the common and traditional uses they are known for.

Almond.
Almonds are a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin magnesium, magnesium and arginine and dietary fiber, so much so that many herbalists believe that two or three almonds a day can protect you from most sickness.

Considered brain food by many, almonds also are said to combat the agony of impotence as well. Delicious, inexpensive health insurance that's well worth considering in your life.

Aloe.
The aloe mentioned so prominently in the Bible is not the tropical aloe vera plant from which we derive the gels, juices and powders that are so highly respected as medicinal herbs today. Many if not most folks aren't aware of the difference, however, and assume that Biblical aloe, a tree for which there is no known medicinal use, is the same.

For the record, aloe vera is widely grown in the Holy Land today. Also for the record, it is an extremely safe and effective treatment for scrapes, cuts, burns, bedsores and other skin problems. Taken internally as juice or in capsule form, aloe is soothing to the entire intestinal tract. Widespread testimony indicates it can ease the pain of arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Aloe also is considered to be a powerful laxative for occasional use.

Anise.
Seeds are a superb breath freshener and digestive aid. The herb is also said to improve memory and eliminate problems with oily skin. An excellent antacid. A pinch of seeds after dinner satisfies your sweet tooth and freshens breath even better than a candy mint. Interestingly, the bark is used as a brain and nerve cleanse by people with neurological difficulties, especially those associated with Lyme disease and its coinfections.

Apple.
What can't you say about the apple as a weapon in your personal war against illnesses of all kinds? An apple a day, as the saying goes, keeps the doctor away - and it's no mystery why. Apples are chock full of vitamins - vitamin C especially - and one of the finest blood cleansers around.

Of particular importance, health-wise, is the presence of pectin, a substance that research has shown to block receptors on the surface of cancer calls, flush environmental toxins from the body, lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and more. Strong research indicates that apples are a tremendous heart tonic,

stabilize blood sugar- levels, kill viruses and suppress appetite, making them a first-rate diet food.

Ash.
Also known as prickly ash, this herb is derived from the bark of trees and has been used to treat a wide variety of complaints, including eczema, gout, arthritis and intestinal parasites, menstrual complaints and low sex drive in men and women.

Balm.
There is some confusion as to what the authors of the Bible meant when they talked about balm. Scholars aren't quite sure. But for our purposes, we will assume they were referring to what we today call balm, lemon balm or bee balm. This herb makes a delicious, calming tea and is used widely to relieve menstrual cramping and the symptoms of PMS.

Barley.
Believed to be mankind's oldest cultivated crop, barley is a rich source of calcium and iron and contains essential amino acids, bioflavonoids and important enzymes crucial to good health. It has been used in the treatment of duodenal and stomach disorders, pancreatitis - and is considered to be an excellent anti-inflammatory.

Athletes mix a teaspoon of barley grass powder into a glass of tomato juice or V-8 just prior to competitions for a strong, sustained energy.boost. Sounds like something MOST of us could benefit from!

Beans.
You might not think of beans as herbs but they most certainly are. Not only that, they're featured prominently in the Bible. When the authors of the Bible spoke of beans, they were referring to a wide variety - much like the selection we enjoy today. Beans, of course, are a sensational source of low- fat protein and more vitamins and minerals than you can shake a stick at.

Also, beans are just the kind of healthful, high-fiber food we all need plenty of to keep our cholesterol in check - and our colons working smoothly and regularly. Rich in carbohydrates as well as the important amino acids our bodies do not produce on their own and need from an outside source. If you are dieting, beans can and should be an indispensable menu item. Studies confirm that beans are appetite suppressants, taking the edge off hunger pangs for four hours or more after you eat them, eliminating the desire for snacks.

Carob.
Carob tea, made from powdered carob pods, is exceptionally effective in the treatment of acute-onset diarrhea - in children especially. Carob is considered to be a rich source of fiber and tastes great, much like chocolate.

Castor.
The beans themselves are a deadly poison from which the bioweapon "ricin" is made. But oil pressed from the plant has a long and revered history of healthful use in the treatment of bronchitis, lung inflammation, pneumonia, warts, skin problems, arthritis, fungal and parasitic infections and more. Warm compress to affected area, or simple massage with oiled fingers and palms, works wonders if not miracles.

Cedar (Cedarwood).
One of the oldest essential oils in medicinal use, cedar is antiseptic, astringent, fungicidal. Helpful in the treatment of cystitis, kidney complaints, coughs, acne and in relieving the pain associated with arthritic joints. Relaxing, calming, sedative.

Coriander.
Sometimes referred to as "healer from heaven." Interestingly, the Bible tells us the manna God sent to Moses and his starving flock tasted like coriander. Long revered as an aid to digestion, coriander also has a history of use as a spice, perfume and mouthwash. Europeans snack on coriander candy. New studies

intriguingly show that coriander reduces blood sugar levels AND the inflammation associated with arthritic joints.

Corn.
When the Bible mentions corn, say scholars, the authors were referring to wheat, barley and other crops, not corn as we think of it. For the record, sweet corn and its components have several solid medicinal uses.

Cornsilk.
This herb, which most folks throw away, eases urination complaints, is diuretic and is often used by men with benign enlargement of the prostate. Corn itself lowers the risk of cancer and heart disease - and fights tooth decay. See also: Barley; wheat.

Cypress.
Like cedarwood, the essential oil derived from cypress has been venerated since Biblical days. Medicinal uses include: Circulatory problems, hemorrhoids, nosebleeds, varicose veins, cellulite, bedwetting, too-frequent urination, excessive perspiration, hormonal imbalances, PMS, symptoms of menopause.

Dill.
A digestive aid of the first order, dill relieves intestinal gas (flatulence) as well. Studies suggest that dill can reduce blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, stimulating respiration and slowing heart rate.

Figs.
One of the oldest medicinal herbs known to man, figs are used in the treatment of cancer, constipation, scurvy, hemorrhoids, liver problems, boils and to increase energy, stamina and endurance. Figs kill roundworms and aid digestion, too.

Frankincense (boswella).
Prized essential oil rejuvenates skin, improves circulation and combats indigestion, cystitis, cold hands and feet, asthma, arthritis, shortness of breath, lung congestion.

Garlic.
We could write volumes on the medicinal uses of this astonishing herb, but suffice it say everyone should find SOME way to add it to their diet. Garlic fights infection, thins the blood, reduces blood pressure, prevents cancer, guards against heart disease and stimulates the immune system.

Grapes.
Grapes contain compounds that thwart ruses, block cancers and even fight tooth decay. hock full of vitamins and nutrients essential to good health. An extract derived from grape seeds is one of he most powerful anti- oxidants known to man.

Honey.
Kills bacteria, disinfects wounds and sores, relieves symptoms of asthma and sore throats, calms jittery nerves, promotes deep restful sleep, relieves diarrhea, boosts energy and even - like morphine - reduces the perception of pain.

Hyssop.
An antiseptic herb that is a most effective treatment for cold sores, coughs, wheezing and shortness of breath.

Leeks.
Scholars say "leeks," as referred to in the Bible, refers, to any edible grass or green food. See Wheat Grass.

Mint.
A peerless digestive aid. Calming, relaxing, pain killing. Mints of any kind are good decongestants, reliable in the treatment of sinus problems and infection prevention. Also used on wounds, burns.

Mustard.
It's greatest claim to fame is use in a plaster for the treatment of chest colds! Taken internally, it's a superior stimulant similar in effect to cayenne. Also like cayenne, mustard relieves pain - specially lower back and joint pain.

Myrrh.
Excellent mouthwash in the treatment of periodontal disease, sore and bleeding gums, mouth sores and fungal infections of any kind.

Nettle.
A circulatory stimulant that lowers blood sugar, making it a top choice among diabetics.Often used in tandem with saw palmetto for benign enlargement of the prostate gland.

Nutmeg.
Brain and gastric stimulant considered to be tonic to the digestive tract as well. Advisory: Taken in large doses, nutmeg can cause dangerously high levels, of central nervous system stimulation.

Oak.
Tea made from oak bark is used in the treatment of mouth sores, skin irritations, sore throat, fever, hemorrhoids and menstruation woes.

Olive Oil.
Olive oil actually prevents heart disease, leading one researcher to declare it "humanity's best health oil." It also lowers blood pressure and is an exceptionally rich source of vitamin E, which combats cancers, arthritis and diabetes. The oil is excellent for skin, and a simple nightly massage can reverse hair loss in men and women hen pattern baldness - the genetic kind - isn't to blame. A mainstay of the heart-healthy "Mediterranean Diet" people are always talking about.

Onion.
A super infection fighter and more, the onion is known to lower elevated cholesterol levels, lower high blood pressure and even ease the sugar "spiking" and related symptoms of diabetes. Also > fights asthma and cancers. Add a little onion to your diet daily for full benefits. If you can't take the taste, get capsules.

Pistachio.
Like most nuts, pistachio helps in the regulation of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. Rich in protein, potassium AND dietary fiber.

Pomegranates.
Delicious and healthful fruit is good for you, but in traditional application, the most powerful medicinal component of this herb has been the bark, which expels tapeworms.

Rue.
Used to lower blood pressure, relieve anxiety, relax over-tense muscles and ease digestive complaints. A circulatory stimulant, rue is effective in the treatment of headaches, too.

Rye.
Biblical references to rye, say experts, are actually references to flax. Flax is good for the lungs and is used as a treatment for bronchitis and congestions. As a poultice, flax is used for shingles and psoriasis.

Saffron.
The most expensive spice on Earth, saffron imparts a wonderful aroma to food and has enjoyed wide use not only in cooking, but in perfumery. Like many rare fragrances, saffron is said to put women AND men in a special "mood" for intimacy. Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and clears clogged arteries.

Spikenard.
This herb isn't as popular as perhaps it should be. Suggested for inflammation, rheumatism, backache, lung congestion, sores, rashes and psoriasis.

Thistle.
Thistles of virtually every description have valued medicinal uses. Blessed thistle aids in instances of sluggish digestion and breaks fevers. Milk thistle is tremendously beneficial to the recovery and healthy function of stressed, damaged and diseased livers, actually regenerating liver cells and increasing bile flow.

Vinegar.
There are many kinds of vinegar, but we'll focus on apple cider vinegar, which has such a long history of medicinal use. Vinegar can be used topically in the treatment of acne, athletes foot and other fungal complaints, excessive body odor, dandruff and minor burns.

Internally, vinegar fights headache, helps clean arteries and improve circulation, burns fat, relieves the pain of sore throat, fights allergies, increases energy and improves respiration, folk use suggests. Vinegar is, in fact, a tremendously beneficial addition to just about anyone's diet. If you simply can't tolerate the taste, try it in capsule form.

Walnut.
The nuts themselves lower cholesterol, promoting healthy heart, but tea made from the leaves of the walnut tree has a long history of use as a skin wash -effective in the treatment of acne, psoriasis and eczema. A tea made of green walnut husks is useful in stopping diarrhea, sore throat and coughs. black walnut hull is

legendary for eliminating intestinal parasites.

Wheat Grass.
Basically a superfood with traditional uses ranging from the treatment of acne and cancer to dermatitis, lupus and low energy. Suffice it to say wheat grass is good for you - and might very well supply nutrients your body is "yearning" for!

White Poplar.
Used in the treatment of skin conditions, including cancers, ulcers, gangrenous wounds, burns and even excessive perspiration. Tea made from bark and leaves is applied externally.

Wormwood.
Jaundice, diarrhea and diabetes.Use carefully - under the care of a professional.

Medical Advisory: Herbs are wondrous gifts from God but don't be foolish. If you are sick or suspect you might be, consult a healthcare professional before treating yourself or changing your diet in any significant way. The herbs and traditional uses discussed on this page are published for informational purposes and historical perspective and are not intended to diagnose,sell, treat, prevent or cure any disease.

JAPAN NATTO FOR BETTER HEALTH

Using aspirin for heart disease has been controversial for years because aspirin is ineffective for heart disease prevention and fraught with side effects--that is why a better and safer option than aspirin is nattokinase, a powerful enzyme derived from the food natto.
What is natto? Natto has been a traditional Japanese food for more than 1,000 years: Ancient Samurai consumed natto on a daily basis and even fed it to their horses to increase their speed and strength. During the Edo Period (1603-1867), natto was given to pregnant women to ensure a healthy newborn. To this day, the people of Japan consume natto regularly, and live longer.

The Discovery of Nattokinase

Dr. Hiroyuki Sumi is credited with discovering nattokinase in 1980 while working as a researcher at the University of Chicago.

After testing over 173 natural foods, including different liquors, Dr. Sumi discovered that the sticky "threads" in natto exhibited potent fibrinolytic (blood clot busting) activity. Dr. Sumi showed that when natto was dropped onto a blood clot in a Petri dish at body temperature, the clot was gone within 18 hours. He named this superpower fibrinolytic enzyme "nattokinase."

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Following is an interview with Dr. Sumi about the real benefits of natto and nattokinase.

Why did you begin your research on the function of natto?

At present, the fibrinolytic enzymes utilized in medicine are urokinase, which is obtained from human urine, and TPA, which is obtained from cancer cells called melanoma. However, when I was studying thrombosis in Chicago, only urokinase was available. In Europe, streptokinase and staferokinase were discovered, which are protein components obtained from bacteria. I found that injections of those enzymes could be used to cure myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction if used at an early stage.

In an experiment conducted out of sheer curiosity, I found that natto contained a strong enzyme that lyses thrombus.

I am Japanese and regularly eat natto, so one day I took some natto to my laboratory. That was in 1980. I usually prepared thrombus in a laboratory dish and measured its strength by adding urokinase to it, but that day, I added natto instead. I found that natto contained a strong fibrinolytic enzyme, judging from the large area lysed.

After coming back to Japan, I repeated various experiments, and first presented the results of my research in 1986. NHK and various newspapers reported my discovery of the enzyme named nattokinase, and, before I knew it, I had become Dr. Natto. Originally, I was interested in fermentation.

After I graduated from the Department of Fermentation Technology at Yamanashi University, I entered the Department of Medicine because I wanted to continue my study of enzymes further. In the field of fermentation, Japanese technology is the most advanced in the world. I think this is the field in which we achieve our most original results.

I studied more than 200 foods from all over the world, but none surpassed natto in terms of fibrinolytic activity.

I continued my research on natto because I wanted to study something that was particularly interesting to me, and because I had already discovered enzymes that lyse thrombus in food. I have examined more than 200 foods from all over the world so far. As a result, I have found that natto is the most effective food for the lysis of thrombus. I don't know why natto contains such a strong enzyme that can lyse human thrombus. There is no enzyme that has a stronger fibrinolytic activity than nattokinase. Moreover, natto is a food that is completely safe to eat.

Is it possible to make nattokinase from natto based on anything other than soybeans?

Yes, black beans can be used instead of soybeans, and natto can also be made from azuki beans and kidney beans. Even sunflower seeds can be used efficiently. However, Bacillus natto thrives best on soybeans. It appears that soybeans' protein helps to produce nattokinase more efficiently. Although natto originated in Asia, it seems that natto is naturally produced by Bacillus natto inhabiting straw, but only if soybeans are present. In the United States, it took about 150 years to become to plant soybeans. I think that Bacillus natto has only recently become established in the United States.

What are the functions of nattokinase and Vitamin K2, which are contained in natto?

It is said that natto became a popular food in the Edo period, and that the voice of natto sellers was constantly heard in the city of Edo. Regarding the effects of natto, there are many anecdotes concerning its efficacy for stomachache and flu, and for helping women give birth. This is because natto has a high nutritive value and is easy for the body to absorb. In addition, natto has an antibacterial effect. In the old days, food poisoning was very common, and people used natto in order to prevent cholera, typhoid and dysentery.

Natto is highly antibacterial, and also contains di-picolinic acid, which suppresses O-157.

In a food dictionary of the Edo period, it is written that natto neutralizes poisons and stimulates the appetite. Neutralize poisons refers to an antibacterial effect. Recently, it has been found that natto contains di-picolinic acid, which suppresses O-157, and that natto has an antibiotic effect.

Natto suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria while encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria such as lactobacillus. The best-known component of natto is nattokinase, an enzyme that lyses thrombus. Recently, the Japanese diet has come to resemble the American one, and consequently, the incidence of thrombosis in Japan has increased.

The incidence of thrombosis in the heart and brain is higher than that of cancer, if myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction are included in the total. Natto has attracted attention as a food that helps to prevent senile dementia, which is one type of thrombosis, because nattokinase lyses thrombus for a very long time when eaten directly instead of taken by injection.

Vitamin K2 in natto is essential for preventing osteoporosis.

Natto contains another useful component, named vitamin K2. It is said that 60 percent of women over the age of 60 suffer from osteoporosis, which vitamin K2 helps to prevent. In order to maintain healthy bones, a number of studies suggest that it is important to obtain calcium and vitamin D from milk.

Recently, however, it was found that a protein named osteocalcin acts as a kind of glue that helps to incorporate calcium into the bones, and that vitamin K2 is necessary in order to produce this protein. Furthermore, according to the results of recent epidemiological research, the amount of vitamin K2 in the body of people who suffer from osteoporosis is decreasing compared with that of healthy people.

Obtaining sufficient vitamin K2 is not a problem for healthy people, because they have a colon bacillus that is constantly producing vitamin K2 in the alimentary canal. However, when people become older, or take medicine containing antibiotics, this bacillus weakens and produces less vitamin K2. It is becoming clear that vitamin K2 produced by this bacterium is closely connected with the prevention of osteoporosis, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare has approved vitamin K2 as a medicine for osteoporosis.

Unlike natto, yeast, a lactobacillus, and Koji do not contain vitamin K2 that comes from a bacterium. Bacillus natto is a unique bacterium throughout the world, and, moreover, people can ingest it in the raw. Therefore, natto is receiving considerable attention as the only food that contains vitamin K2 from a bacterium.

Vitamin K2 has the chemical name menaquinone 7. At present, vitamin K1, or menaquinone 4, is synthesized for use in the medicines approved by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. When the components of blood are analyzed, one vitamin that is found more often in healthy people than in osteoporotic people is menaquinone 7.

A lack of menaquinone 7 causes osteoporosis. Because Bacillus natto produces menaquinone 7, eating natto helps to prevent osteoporosis. It is important to obtain the fundamental components of bones by consuming milk and Shiitake mushrooms, but vitamin K2 is also necessary. Menaquinone 7 has only recently appeared in the analysis data of the Science and Technology agency, and samples are not on sale yet.

It is possible to obtain enough vitamin K2 from one packet (100 g) of natto.

One hundred grams of natto contains approximately 1,000ƒÊg of menaquinone 7. A normal person is supposed to consume 1ƒÊg per 1 kg of body weight each day, which means that a person of 60 kg should consume 60ƒÊg of menaquinone 7. Therefore, 10 g of natto supplies enough menaquinone for one day. If the colon bacillus is weakened, a packet of natto supplies a sufficient amount of menaquinone 7.

The level of menaquinone 7 in the blood was measured for people in Tokyo, Osaka and London. People in the Kansai area (Osaka) have only half the amount of menaquinone 7 compared to people in the Kanto area (Tokyo). This is because people in the Kansai area eat natto less frequently. Of course, people in London have even less menaquinone 7. Recent epidemiological research has shown that people who regularly eat natto have a large amount of menaquinone 7 in their blood.

This fact was also approved systematically. Therefore, there is scientific evidence that eating natto helps to prevent osteoporosis. In addition, an isophrabon compound is one of the antioxidants in natto. A packet of natto provides 50 mg of isophrabon, which is the minimum amount recommended in the United States for the prevention of cancer. In the United Staes, the incidence of prostate cancer is 15 times that in Japan, and natto is also being examined with regard to the prevention of prostate cancer and breast cancer. Moreover, isophrabon has the same effect as a type of female hormone, and it is said that the female hormone of soybeans influences that of human beings.

As regards antioxidative activity, fermented soybeans have about four times the activity of unfermented soybeans. This is because Bacillus natto produces a specific antioxidant. The nature of this antioxidant has not yet been clarified.

Even though some people dislike the taste of natto and its stickiness, do you think it is important for everyone to eat plenty of natto?

The components of natto are effective in preventing diseases such as thrombosis, so I think it is necessary to consume natto for health reasons. In the Japanese law, medicine for disease treatment is admitted, but medicine for disease prevention is not allowed at present. Therefore, I think that more and more foods for disease prevention will be developed in the near future.

As a result of attempts to make natto more palatable, the amount of its effective components decreased.

Extremely undeveloped natto has been increasing as a result of attempts to make natto more palatable, especially for people in the Kansai area in Japan. Such natto has a weaker odor and is less sticky. When the U.S. authorities occupied Japan in 1945, they prohibited the sale of natto because they thought that cholera and typhoid were often caused by such a rotten food.

Since then, about three types of purely cultured bacillus have been used to make natto. As a result, natto became tastier and safer, but on the other hand, the amount of the anti-bacterial material, vitamin K2, and nattokinase decreased. Comparing a 1936 report on the components of natto and its activity with current data, it is found that the anti-bacterial component has dramatically decreased.




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Natto seems set to become popular as an ideal food throughout the world, doesn't it?

Natto is compatible with the bacteria in the Japanese body, and conversely, Japanese people seem to need the bacterium from Bacillus natto in order to keep their digestive system in good condition. Natto contains between 1 million and 1 billion active bacteria per 1 g. Bacillus natto is a medicine approved by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and a stomach medicine containing Bacillus natto is available. Natto has been utilized as a natural medicine for many years.

Natto has attracted great interest throughout the world as a food that increases longevity.

Soybeans are known as vegetable cheese abroad, and dried natto, which was developed about 10 years ago, is used by JAL for in-flight meals and as a snack with beer. An international conference on the prevention of disease using soybeans has been held in the United States, where there is currently a big natto boom. Because Japan has the highest average longevity in the world, people in the United States are interested in this mysterious food natto, which is not eaten outside Japan. The first time natto was mentioned in an English academic journal was in 1896. Since then, more than a century has passed and natto has attracted interest all over the world as a food for promoting longevity.