BOILS and bacterial skin infections, see: BURDOCK, DANDELION, and/or YELLOW DOCK (external), and BETA CAROTENE, ECHINACEA ROOT, GARLIC, GOLDEN SEAL ROOT, VITAMIN A, and LEMON and/or HONEY (internal).

BOK CHOY is a good source of VITAMINS A and C, and CALCIUM and POTASSIUM.

BOLDO LEAVES, a stimulant and nervine, when combined with ALFALFA, DAMIANA, SENNA, YELLOW DOCK and SANTA YERBA, relieves HEADACHE, BLOATING, CATARRH, GAS HEADACHE, INDIGESTION, loss of APPETITE and RHEUMATISM.

BONESET helps reduce fever; relieves flu symptoms, and calms the body. Taken in a warm drink, it serves as an expectorant. Taken in a cold drink, it is a mild laxative.

BORAGE is used to treat ulcers and is an excellent source of gamma linoleic acid which is used to treat symptoms of PMS. Also see BASIL.

BOXTHORN FRUIT (DR.C) - QUINARY

BRAIN DAMAGE, see: VITAMIN B-12.

BRAN (WHEAT, OAT, CORN, SOY, RICE) is high in fiber and helps relieve constipation and hemorrhoids, and in proper dietary balance prevents cancer. BRAN is an excellent source of FIBER combined with PSYLLIUM SEED; into a mash creates a useful and gentle overnight laxative. WHEAT BRAN is also notably high in VITAMIN B-1, IRON, POTASSIUM, and is a good FIBER source. BRAN BUDS are an exceptionally good IRON and POTASSIUM source. Other sources of BRAN, some of which are not necessarily noted or categorized in this text individually include: BAKED BEANS, BLACKBERRIES, BOYSENBERRIES, BROAD BEANS, BUTTER BEANS, CANNED PEARS, CANNED PRUNES, COW PEAS, CRANBERRIES, CURRANTS, GREEN PEAS, KIDNEY BEANS, LIMA BEANS, MANGO, MUNG BEANS, OATS, PINTO BEANS, PUMPERNICKEL BREAD, RASPBERRIES, RYE BREAD, SPLIT PEAS, STRING BEANS, WHEAT BREAD, WHEAT GERM and WINTER SQUASH.

BREAST CANCER, see: SELENIUM.

SORE BREASTS, see: DONG QUAI and/or PENNYROYAL. (ALL FRUITS, EXCEPT BANANAS; ALL VEGETABLES EXCEPT MUSHROOMS; ALL WHOLE GRAINS; BRAN).

BAD BREATH, see: ALFALFA, CHAPARRAL, CHLOROPHYLL and/or PARSLEY. Also see: VITAMIN B-3.

The commercially packaged TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS brand BREATHE EASY tea contains: CALENDULA FLOWERS, EUCALYPTUS LEAF, FENNEL SEED, GINGER ROOT, LICORICE ROOT, MA HUANG (EPHEDRINE), PEPPERMINT LEAF and PLEURISY ROOT.

BRITTLE BONES, see: CALCIUM.

BROCCOLI, fresh, steamed or boiled is an exceptional source of free radicals fighting VITAMINS A, B-2, B-6, C, CALCIUM, FOLATE and SELENIUM, hence useful in cancer prevention and slowing the aging process. BROCCOLI is also rich in POTASSIUM which prevents high blood pressure and stroke. Regular servings of this vegetable, raw, is recommended. (Also see: BETA CAROTENE).

BRONCHIAL CONGESTION, see: CALENDULA, EUCALYPTUS, FENNEL, FLOS MAGNOLIAE, GINGER, LICORICE ROOT, MA HUANG, PEPPERMINT, PLEURISY ROOT, RADIX GLYCYRRHIZAE and/or RADIX SILERIS.

BRONCHIAL-SPASMS, see: HABBATUL BARAKAH, LICORICE, LOBELIA and/or OSHA.

Also see: BARBERRY, ECHINACEA, GARLIC, GOLDEN SEAL, HABBATUL BARAKAH, HYSSOP, MULLEIN, OSHA and/or PLEURISY ROOT.

BROOM or SCOTCHBROOM (See AROMA THERAPY).

BROOMRAPE (DR.C) - QUINARY

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, fresh, steamed or boiled are loaded with natural BETA CAROTENE, IRON, POTASSIUM, VITAMIN C; useful in cancer prevention and stroke. BRUSSELS SPROUTS are rich in VITAMINS A and B-6, FOLATE, IRON and POTASSIUM, and is a good FIBER source. Regular servings of this vegetable, raw, is recommended.

BUCHU TEA is a natural diuretic.

BUCKTHORN (See: CASCARA SAGRADA)

BUFFALO GRASS (See: ALFALFA).

BUFFALO meat is 50% lower in cholesterol, 70% less fat and 30% higher in protein than beef.

BULGUR (HEART, DIGESTION, DIABETES, WEIGHT CONTROL). BULGUR is whole-grain product made from wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and crushed for use as an ?instant? long-cooking brown rice substitute. Bulgur is nutritionally almost identical to whole wheat; high in FIBER, for cancer protection; POTASSIUM for HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE and stroke protection; an excellent source of B VITAMINS. Also see STEVIA.

BURDOCK FRUIT (DR.C) - QUINARY

BURDOCK (Arctium lappa) ROOTS, LEAVES and SEED formulas are an excellent deep-acting immune system builder. A must for recurrent colds, flus, infections and frequent minor illnesses. Helps heal acute swellings of the tonsils and lymph nodes in neck and/or jaw. When preparing for a sauna or sweat, it increases skin secretions. BURDOCK LEAF and ROOTS are used to make a pleasant tasting tea that fights fatigue in a natural way; by flushing out energy-draining toxins as it cleanses the blood of impurities; stimulating bile secretions. As a wash it is used as a remedy for POISON OAK and IVY. The root products serve as an excellent diuretic and is soothing to the kidneys. BURDOCK is a natural source of IRON. (For best results, BURDOCK root should be dug on Friday, before the sun rises). BURDOCK ROOT TEA helps sciatica and rheumatoid arthritis.

BURNS, skin, see: ALOE VERA , CALENDULA (for external use), CHAMOMILE, COMFREY, ECHINACEA, GOTU KOLA, MARSH MALLOW, PASSIONFLOWER, ST. JOHN?S WORT and/or YARROWS. Also see: WARFARE SKILLS, and as a side note, see: ?LIKE has the power to affect like.?

BURR (See: BURDOCK)

BUTCHER'S BROOM improves circulation in the hands and feet; helps reduce edema in legs and feet. Antiinflammatory action can reduce swelling caused by arthritis and rheumatism. Reduces pain caused by hemorrhoids. BUTCHER?S BROOM TEA is a good, i.e., ?safer? diuretic than BUCHU TEA.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, baked, is exceptionally high in VITAMIN A's natural counterpart BETA CAROTENE, and is particularly useful in cancer protection.