DAMIANA (Turnera aphrodisiaca) is a small, yellow-flowered shrub with long, light green leaves. It is indigenous to Texas, lower California, South America and the West Indies. This herb has a diverse reputation including use by the Aztecs; the herb tea is an effective aphrodisiac which increases and stimulates energy and sexual appetite. Also aids hormonal imbalances. DAMIANA is an herb used for increasing sexual powers, restoring hormonal balances, and as a natural yet powerful aphrodisiac, stimulant and tonic. As a food supplement, two to three (370 mgs of powdered damiana leaf) capsules two times daily may be taken orally or with a glass of water. A secondary ingredient in formulas that include SIBERIAN GINSENG, SARSAPARILLA ROOT, GOTU KOLA, LICORICE ROOT, SAW PALMETTO BERRIES, FO-TI, and GINGER.

DAN SHEN aka HONGHUA is used to treat mild blood stasis. Also see ANGELICA SINESIS and/or DONG QUAI entries.

DANDELION (Taraxacum vulgare - Dughdapheni) (Hu Suan).

DANDELION (GREENS) is a natural ANTIBIOTIC, and is high in free radicals fighting BETA CAROTENE and VITAMIN C. (Also see: VITAMIN A) DANDELION ROOT wards off anemia; high in vitamins A, B, E and other organic substances known to relieve arthritis, particularly when combined with an ALFALFA, COMFREY and YELLOW DOCK (tea). When combined with COMFREY, CORN SILK and SLIPPERY ELM, activity at the liver, pancreas and spleen are increased, helping kidneys to function with greater ease and efficiency in eliminating poisons. Roasted DANDELION ROOT is commonly used to make tea; is sometimes used as a coffee substitute. DANDELION ROOT and LEAVES formulations 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. Dandelion tea is used for upper respiratory infections. When preparing for a sauna or sweat, it increases skin secretions. DANDELION TEA improves kidney and liver function. (DR.C) - QUINARY

DANDELION is a component in the making of a talisman which brings forth the wearer^(1)s rights in a court of JUSTICE.

PREVENTION and TREATMENT of DANDRUFF, see: BURDOCK and/or SELENIUM.

DANG GUI (See: DONG QUAI)

DANG GUI SHAO YAO SAN

DANG QUI (See: DONG QUAI)

DEBILITY, see: ASTRAGALUS, FO-TI, GINSENG, LICORICE, NETTLE and/or SCHIZANDRA.

COMMON HERBAL DECONGESTANTS, see: ANISE, COCOA, COFFEE, DONG QUAI, FLOS MAGNOLIAE, MA HUANG, EUCALYPTUS, KOLA, MINTS, PENNYROYAL, RADIX GLYCYRRHIZAE, RADIX SILERIS, ROSEMARY and/or TEA.

DEPRESSION, see: BLACK COHOSH, CALCIUM, DONG QUAI, GARLIC, GINSENG, GOTU KOLA, OATS, ST. JOHN^(1)S WORT, SCHIZANDRA and/or VALERIAN and VITAMIN B-12. Also see: ANXIETY. And in this regard, also see: ANGER, APATHY, BOREDOM, CONSTIPATION, CYNICISM, DESPAIR, VAGUE FEARS, VAGUE FEARS, GUILT, HATRED, INSANITY, JUDGMENT, LAXATIVES, MENTAL CONFUSION, SLOW MENTAL REACTION, PSYCHOSIS, RESENTMENT, RESIGNATION, SELF-PITY, SPITE and/or STRUGGLE.

DEVIL^(1)S CLAW promotes flexibility of joints and reduced the pain of arthritis and rheumatism.

DIABETES - SOLUBLE and INSOLUBLE FIBER, (about 50 grams per day). Also see: DONG QUAI, FENUGREEK, GARLIC, GINSENG, SAGE and/or STEVIA. (NOTE: ALL FRUITS [APPLES and ORANGES]; ALL GRAINS [BUCKWHEAT]; ALL VEGETABLES; DRIED BEANS; SOY BRAN; MACKEREL, SALMON, TUNA; CANOLA and OLIVE OIL; PASTA; POTATOES; RICE; SEEDS; WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR). See also: SALT SUBSTITUTE.

DIAMOND Significant for both its extraordinary hardness and for its usefulness as a scrying glass. Reckoned since ancient times to be one of the most powerful of stones. Because of its hardness it could drive away the Devil himself; it protects against Evil Eye, renders all poisons neutral and cures madness. Symbolic of great power and sometimes of great wealth.

DIARRHEA, see: APPLE, BARBERRY, BAYBERRY, BLACKBERRY, BLACK WALNUT HULL, DILL, FENNEL, GENTIAN, GOLDEN SEAL, HUCKLEBERRY, MEADOWSWEET, MULLEIN, PROPOLIS, PSYLLIUM, RASPBERRY, RED CLOVER, RHUBARB, SLIPPERY ELM, STONEROOT, UVA URSI and/or WITCH HAZEL. Also see: VITAMIN B-3. (ALL VEGETABLES; ALL WHOLE GRAINS; APPLES; BRAN; GRAPEFRUIT and ORANGES; WHOLE WHEAT FLOWER). (Also see: DYSENTERY).

COMMON HERBAL DIGESTIVES, see: ALLSPICE, ANISE, BALM, BASIL, CARAWAY, CATNIP, CHAMOMILE, CINNAMON, CLOVE, COCOA, COMFREY, CORIANDER, DANDELION, DILL, DONG QUAI, FENNEL, FEVERFEW, GENTIAN, GINGER, GOLDEN SEAL, HOPS, MARJORAM, MARSH MALLOW, MINTS, OREGANO, PAPAYA, PASSIONFLOWER, PENNYROYAL, RED PEPPER, ROSEMARY, SAGE, SAVORY, SLIPPERY ELM, STEVIA, THYME, TURMERIC and/or YARROWS. (Also see: BETAINE).

DIGESTION Proper digestion and elimination is essential for good nutrient uptake. Members report their digestive enzymes appear to work better and elimination improved. Remember, you are what you digest, not just what you eat! The Digestion formula lends energetic support to the pancreas and stomach as well. [MORE]

DIGESTIVE ENZYMES (See: BETAINE).

DILL (the ^(3)anise^(2) of Matt 23:23) (Anthemum vulgaris - Mishreya) SEED and WEED is used to induce SLEEP (also see STEVIA), relieve GAS, as a stimulant to increase MOTHER^(1)S MILK; treats congestion in BREAST due to nursing. DILL is also used to treat COLIC in babies and as an APPETITE STIMULANT in adults. DILL works as a charm against evil witches and ^(3)the evil eye^(2) when carried in a LINEN bag over the heart. DILL SEEDS & DILL LEAVES are an essential ingredient in cold-relieving (preferably Halal or Kosher) chicken-based soup. DILL SEED in cooking, even beyond chicken soup cold remedies, enables dieters, diabetics, hypersensitives and those concerned about heart disease to season foods without adding extra calories or fat, and may be used as a SALT SUBSTITUTE. For additional information see various AROMA THERAPY entries.

DISPACE ROOT (DR.C) - QUINARY

COMMON HERBAL DIURETICS for water retention, and high blood pressure, see: BUCHU, CHICKWEED, CLEAVERS, CORN SILK, DONG QUAI, DANDELION, HORSETAIL, JUNIPER, NETTLE, PARSLEY, SARSAPARILLAS and/or UVA URSI. DIURETIC, see: CHICKWEED, DANDELION, HORSETAIL, NETTLE, PIPSISSEWA and/or UVA URSI.

DIZZINESS, see: GINGER and/or GINKGO. Also see: VITAMIN B-3.

DNA & RNA (also known as the ^(3)Essence of Life^(2)) is the reproductive substance found in the body which rejuvenates cellular activity; considered to be a memory source molecule. Loss of RNA in later years may be responsible for loss of memory capacity. It is the substance which retards the aging process. (See: SMART PILLS).

DONG QUAE (See: DONG QUAI) DONG QUAI (CELERY) SEED, LEAVES and ROOT is used to treat mild blood stasis and is effective against almost every other kind of blood and particularly female-related disorders. It is believed to nourish the female glands, regulate periods, build and purify the blood as well as aiding both pre- and postnatal conditions. DONG QUAI is an herb for female problems and is known to maximize the effectiveness of female hormones; eases the symptoms of vaginal dryness, hot-flashes, PMS and depression. For both men and women, the herb is used to speed recovery from a stroke, moisten and soften the skin, loosen muscles, and aid in dissolving blood clots, and making blood richer in nutrients and oxygen while improving circulation. DONG QUAI is used to strengthen and nourish sexual vitality. Also see: CALCIUM, IODINE and/or IRON. . Also see: Remedies for treating mild blood stasis(*), more serious blood stasis(**) and/or for more serious blood stasis with pain (***) remedies that include the use of ANGELICA SINESIS* aka DONG QUAI*, CORDALIS*** aka YAN HU SUO***, CRATAEGUS* aka SHAN ZHA*, CURCUMIN** aka E ZHU, FRANKINCENSE*** aka RU XIANG***, HEMLOCK PARSLEY* aka CHUAN XIONG*, MILLETIA* aka JI XUE TENG*, MYRRH*** aka MO YAO***, PEACH KERNAL** aka TAO REN**, PURPLE SAGE* aka DAN SHEN*, SAFFLOWER** aka HONGHUA**.

DRAINAGE Formulated to address the subtle energy needs of the lymphatics. Dr. Samuel West (The Golden Seven Plus One) and Joseph Carter (The Joy of Rebounding). We concur with his findings and recommend "Drainage" to be used in conjunction with detoxification programs; i.e., colon therapy, intestinal cleaners, or to address acuteor chronic congestion issues; i.e., ear infections, nasal congestion, stuffy head... If you are unable to eat dairy products without suffering from exuding copious amounts of mucus or suffer from long standing allergies, Drainage used daily, may be the key element in getting rid of this lymphatic back-up that is a key factor in these conditions. An even better idea is to use Drainage daily with LIFE FORCE and SNERF (Subtle Negative Energy Remedial Formula) to maintain peak performance. It is critical to get rid of the daily cellular waste that is created from normal metabolism. Unless you are eating a very "clean burning" diet; i.e.. raw fruits and veggies... you are not completely eliminating the cellular residue that is left over from digestion. If you have a history of irregular elimination, Drainage is even more important. Enough cannot be said about the importance of using DRAINAGE. [MORE]

DUCK is high in the most absorbable type of IRON to prevent anemia. DUCK is also rich in VITAMIN E to protect against cancer, and has an adequate ZINC content to help heal wounds and improve immune system functions. (Also see: GOOSE).

DWARF LILYTURF ROOT (DR.C) - QUINARY

DYSPEPSIA, see: BARBERRY, CATNIP, POWDERED CHAMOMILE FLOWERS, CINNAMON, FENNEL, POWDERED GINGER ROOT, HABBATUL BARAKAH, HOPS, HYSSOP, MYRRH, POWDERED PEPPERMINT and/or YELLOW DOCK, and HONEY and/or LEMON. Also see: VITAMIN B-1, B-2, MAGNESIUM.