Traditionally, the days around the Vernal Equinox (mid to late March) and the month(s) after it were seen as a time of intense, rushing energy: days get longer and the sunlight more intense, the first signs of green growth emerge, and wildlife stirs again. Herbalists still consider this a time when the more inward, ‘congealing’ energies of Winter begin to transition into the more outward, ‘expansive’ energies of Summer – and when a little attention paid to the process can improve vitality, strengthen digestion and immunity, and keep us in tune with the changing seasons.
Soy (and phytoestrogens) are safe and helpful in breast cancer
December 9th's JAMA has an interesting study in it which is receiving a lot of press already. An analysis of over 5,000 Chinese women who survived breast cancer was conducted at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Xiao Ou Shu (and others) reviewed the women's intake of soy alone and in combination with Tamoxifen, and found significant evidence that consumption of soy at levels of about 1/4 cup of tofu daily is actually quite protective and lessens the chance of breast cancer recurring. There were over 30% fewer cases of recurrence in the women who consumed about 11 grams of soy protein daily.
Herbal support for Influenza
By popular demand, here is a copy of some notes on the upcoming flu season. Looking at the flu trend reports from Google, it seems we're already seeing a national spike in H1N1 cases - and it's not (quite) even October yet! Not to be alarmist, but herbalists can play an important role now and in the future, given the issues with vaccination and the relatively ineffectual drugs like Tamiflu.
Turmeric ( Curcumae Domestica )
Latin name: Curcumae domestica
Region's name : Kunir, Kunyit, Kunyir, Koneng, Kunyet, Kuneh
Family : Zingiberaceae (ginger family).
Used part : Rhizome.
Used part : Rhizome.
Basil
Latin name: Ocimum basilicum
Region name : Kemangi, Kemangen, Selasih, Surawung
Family name : Lamiaceae (mints)
Cats Mustache Leaves
Latin name: Orthosiphon stamineus Benth
Region's named: Kumis Kucing, Songot Koceng, Remujung, Sesaseyan
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