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One day I visited a 76 y o German friend of mine, Otto, who looked really miserable. His right knee was very badly swollen with arthritis and he could barely walk -- this from a man who loves to walk miles along the beach every day. We talked and he told me how his arthritis medicine from Germany just wasn't working and he was also suffering side-effects. So I mentioned that one of these herbs -- Makabuhay -- was well known as an anti-inflammatory and arthritis cure. So I went and gave him 3 X 1 ft sticks from my Makabuhay vine, telling him to chop them shorter, bruise them then plop them into a large saucepan, add 2 litres of water, boil gently down to 1 litre, cool, strain, bottle and put it into the fridge. Drink a third of a glasss, mixed with a little orange juice(taste is very bitter) and take this 3 times a day, an hour before or two hours after each meal.
A week or so later suddenly Otto appeared at my gate in the afternoon, grinning from ear to ear. When I inspected his knee, it was normal size again with al pain gone. I was amazed that he had walked the 600 metres to my house when he couldn't walk at all before. I was also amazed that this cure had even worked, since Otto is a heavy drinker - loves his beer, wine and brandy everyday for sure. But work it did.
I have also used this same decoction successfully on someone who was suffering both from diabetes and gout. This sufferer told me that his diabetes medicine was making him feel very moody as well as quite depressed. After a week of using this decoction I received a frantic email from him asking if I had anymore Makabuhay. He was raving about it. I told him they sold the sticks of Makabuhay at the local market.
Turmeric is well known on this site.
Phyllanthus niruri is also a revered or "Rasayana" herb in Ayurvedic medicine. It cools fever, used for malaria, dissolves kidney stones(hence the Stonebreaker nickname) and acts in much the same way as Makabuhay. Recently, they have discovered through research that Phyllanthus niruri is a herb that can kill the Hepatitis B virus. There is no comparable modern drug that currently exists for Hepatitis B at this time. Phyllanthus niruri is currently being researched for its effects on the AIDS virus. There are no side affects whatsoever with Phyllanthus niruri. This plant grows as ca weed qall around my house in the Philippines.
Realistically, I know that it is very difficult to obtain at least 2 out of the 3 herbs I've mentioned in the West. But you can buy them easily from Indian Ayurvedic delis in the form of edible and quite tasty mixtures called Triphala and Chaywanprash. Ayurvedic medicines are also very trustworthy, and are only ever prepared in the traditional Ayurvedic way with no chemical processing, preservatives, colourings etc.
As an update on microscopic mites in face and scalp, it is so wonderful for the skin and I have had hardly any action noticeable during its use. The surprise on looking into the mirror! Since the oil is heavy and needs warming, it is deep acting; the colour is golden and on fair skin it looks lovely. Lines disappear and my white hair has a wonderful sheen.
This oil is antifungal, anti bacterial and anti viral. It is very bitter so for once my dog is not licking off his application for skin issues. There is a peculiar smell but it dissipates after a while. I think for skin mites and other skin afflictions it could be invaluable. It is very moisturizing as well.
Neem is also in toothpastes, creams and twigs for brushing teeth with inbuilt medicine . The powder from leaves combined with holy basil is very good for diabetes, reducing the need for other meds. However, it is very bitter and best taken in capsules, It does promote weight loss but slim individuals must take breaks when using neem as medicine. It is also anti parasitic. Mother Nature is very loving and full of wisdom.
Namaste, Om
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Phyllanthus urinaria has larger leaves and a reddish stem. All three of these species are hepatoprotective when taken as a decoction.
When you make a decoction of Chanca Piedra -- you should use the whole plant and not just the roots. I just dig up the whole plant -- including roots -- wash it then gently cut up and bruise the plant and then add it to two litres of water. I boil it down to one litre, cool it, strain it then put it in a container and store it in the fridge. I don't keep it longer than about 10 days.
Here is a link to a Filipino site, which defines its use in the Philippines:
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I've been using this plant, together with makabuhay, tumeric and neem, for over two years now with no ill effects.
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she daily takes 9 different types of ayurvedic medicines and yesterday I got to know abt remedy you suggested and we made it, pls let me knw dat can she take it along with other ayurvedic medicines or she has to discontinue them.
one more thing pls let me know duration upto which this mixture has to be taken for positive results.
waiting for your reply, thank you
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Yes. I totally agree. I wonder where can I find neem trees in USA? Growing in India, I always watched my Dad using neem stick as a tooth brush. He died at 80 with all his teeth intact. He never used any plastic tooth brush and paste in his entire life. Tenter need leaves, are not so bitter. I used to eat them regularly.
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The fruits or seeds of the Margosa tree or neem tree contain the oil. The leaves are chewed on empty stomach to purify the system. Neem improves the immune system which is of great importance.
People must study the dosha system in Ayurveda to determine the safety of prolonged usage Or take a week's break in between. The oil is very nurturing and cleansing for the skin and is absorbed readily within two or three days if there are skin problems. You can see online the very many benefits of this sacred tree.
Namaste, Om
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