> what would you recommend for persons diagnosed with primary sclerosing Cholangitis , an incurable auto-immune disease which ultimately results in liver failure?




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Start with:

- herbs:
Wormwood , cloves and Black-Walnut !

- Water Cure
- salt cure
- juicing
- coffe enema
- castor oil packs
- Dr.Budwig Diet (cottage cheesee + flaxseed oil)
- healthy Diet (read about diet on this web site, and apply )
- digestive enzymes
- probiotics

(all words explained on this web site)


Then, after 1 month, we can talk more.

Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood
http://drclarkia.com/wormwood.asp

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic =Vermifuge = expelling or destroying parasitic worms especially of the intestine
Antiseptic = preventing or arresting the growth of microorganisms
Antispasmodic = capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions
Carminative = expelling gas from the alimentary canal so as to relieve colic or griping
Cholagogue = Promoting the discharge of bile from the liver and gallbladder
Emmenagogue = agent that induces or hastens menstrual flow
Febrifuge = agent that reduces fever; an antipyretic
Hypnotic= Inducing or tending to induce sleep
Stimulant= An agent, especially a chemical agent, that temporarily arouses or accelerates physiological or organic activity.
Stomachic= Beneficial to or stimulating digestion in the stomach.
Tonic= An invigorating, refreshing, or restorative agent
Vermifuge = Anthelmintic


Wormwood is a very bitter plant with a long history of use as a medicinal herb. It is valued especially for its tonic effect on the liver, gallbladder and digestive system, and for its vermicidal activity[4, 238, 254]. It is an extremely useful medicine for those with weak and underactive digestion. It increases stomach acid and bile production, improving digestion and the absorption of nutrients[254]. It also eases wind and bloating and, if taken regularly, helps the body return to full vitality after a prolonged illness[254].

Wormwood is hepatoprotective (liver protecting). Gilani and Janbaz (1995) found that an aqueous-methanolic extract of Artemisia absinthium protected against acetaminophen and CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. This protection seems to be at least partially due to inhibition of microsomal drug metabolizing enzymes (MDME), since the plant extract prolonged the sleep-inducing effects of pentobarbital in mice. Gilani and Janbaz speculate that this putative MDME inhibition may be due to sesartemin, which has the methylene-dioxybenzene group common to MDME inhibitors. The presence of antioxidants and calcium-channel blockers in Wormwood (Gilani 1994) also probably contribute to its hepatoprotective effects.


The leaves and flowering shoots are anthelmintic, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitumor, carminative, cholagogue, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypnotic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge[4, 9, 21, 46, 165, 222, 254]. The plant is harvested as it is coming into flower and then dried for later use[4]. Use with caution[21], the plant should be taken internally in small doses for short-term treatment only, preferably under the supervision of a qualified practitioner[238]. It should not be prescribed for children or pregnant women[238]. See also the notes above on toxicity.

The extremely bitter leaves are chewed to stimulate the appetite[222]. The bitter taste on the tongue sets off a reflex action, stimulating stomach and other digestive secretions[254]. The leaves have been used with some success in the treatment of anorexia nervosa[244].

The plant is applied externally to bruises and bites[238]. A warm compress has been used to ease sprains and strained muscles[257].

A homeopathic remedy is made from the leaves[9]. It is used to stimulate bile and gastric juice production and to treat disorders of the liver and gall bladder[9].

As its name implies, wormwood has been used to expel worms from people and animals. However, Caius and Mhasker (1920) did not find oil of wormwood to be an effective antihelmintic when tested against the hookworm. Whatever antiparasitic properties wormwood has may be partially due to its -santonin content (Perez-Souto et al 1992), which is recognized as a medicine for parasitic diseases. Of course, wormwood's measurable toxicity prevents modern herbalists from recommending it.

Wormwood contains unidentified antimalarial substance(s). Alcoholic extracts of the dried leaves have 'considerable antimalarial potential' when administered orally, subcutaneously, or intraperitoneally to mice (Zafar, Hamdard, & Hameed 1990).

Wormwood leaves are used traditionally in Pakistan as an antipyretic (anti-fever) and an active antipyretic compound has been isolated from the dried leaves. This compound alleviates yeast-induced pyrexia in rabbits (Ikramet al 1987).

Dilute (1:1000) oil of wormwood has some antimicrobial activity. Kaul, Nigam and Dhar (1976) found that the dilute oil inhibited the growth of 4 (out of 7) different types of bacteria.


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What are Cloves?

Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum (formerly Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb).

The tree is a myrtle, which grows to a height of 30 to 40 feet. It begins flowering in about seven years and continues to produce for another 80 or more years.

The word clove comes from the French clou, or nail, which describes its shape. The bud is composed of two parts: the stem and a bulbous head. For sale as whole cloves, it is most desirable for the buds to be intact, that is, heads and stems attached, but this is not as important when they are to be ground.

Cloves are known to have antisceptic properties and their smell is often associated with the dentist. Their use as a preservative in pickles and spiced dishes is well documented. At the time of the early Chinese civilisation commoners chewed Cloves to sweeten their breath before talking to the emperor. The chinese also used Cloves as a mild anaesthetic for toothache.

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Juglans nigra - Black-Walnut
http://drclarkia.com/juglans_nigra.htm

Medicinal Uses


Alterative = Tending to restore to normal health
Anodyne = Capable of soothing or eliminating pain
Antiinflammatory = Preventing or reducing inflammation.
Astringent = Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic.
Blood purifier = agent that rids blood of impurities; cleanse.
Blood tonic = invigorating, refreshing and restoring blood
Detergent = A cleansing substance that acts similarly to soap
Emetic = Causing vomiting.
Laxative = stimulates evacuation of the bowels
Pectoral = Useful in relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract.
Vermifuge = Anthelmintic = expelling or destroying parasitic worms especially of the intestine





The juice from the fruit husk is applied externally as a treatment for ringworm[222, 257]. The husk is chewed in the treatment of colic and applied as a poultice to inflammations[222].

The bark and leaves are alterative, anodyne, astringent, blood tonic, detergent, emetic, laxative, pectoral and vermifuge[4, 222, 257]. Especially useful in the treatment of skin diseases, Black-Walnut is of the highest value in curing scrofulous diseases, herpes, eczema etc[4]. An infusion of the bark is used to treat diarrhoea and also to stop the production of milk, though a strong infusion can be emetic[21, 257]. The bark is chewed to allay the pain of toothache and it is also used as a poultice to reduce the pain of headaches[222, 257].

A tea made from the leaves is astringent[222]. An infusion has been used to lower high blood pressure[257]. It can be used as a cleansing wash[21]. The pulverized leaves have been rubbed on the affected parts of the body to destroy ringworm[257].

The sap has been used to treat inflammations[257].

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Juglans Regia , Common Walnut, Black Walnut


Medicinal Uses


Alterative = Tending to restore to normal health
Anodyne = Capable of soothing or eliminating pain
Antiinflammatory = Preventing or reducing inflammation.
Astringent = Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic.
Blood purifier = agent that rids blood of impurities; cleanse.
Blood tonic = invigorating, refreshing and restoring blood
Depurative = Purifying the blood
Detergent = A cleansing substance that acts similarly to soap
Diuretic = Tending to increase the discharge of urine.
Laxative = stimulates evacuation of the bowels
Lithontriptic= Used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys
Pectoral = Useful in relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract.
Vermifuge = Anthelmintic = expelling or destroying parasitic worms especially of the intestine





The cotyledons are used in the treatment of cancer[218]. Walnut has a long history of folk use in the treatment of cancer, some extracts from the plant have shown anticancer activity[218].

The seeds are antilithic, diuretic and stimulant[218]. They are used internally in the treatment of low back pain, frequent urination, weakness of both legs, chronic cough, asthma, constipation due to dryness or anaemia and stones in the urinary tract[176]. Externally, they are made into a paste and applied as a poultice to areas of dermatitis and eczema[176].


The leaves are alterative, anthelmintic, antiinflamatory, astringent and depurative[9, 218]. They are used internally the treatment of constipation, chronic coughs, asthma, diarrhoea, dyspepsia etc[9]. The leaves are also used to treat skin ailments and purify the blood[9, 218]. They are considered to be specific in the treatment of strumous sores[240].

Male inflorescences are made into a broth and used in the treatment of coughs and vertigo[218].

The rind is anodyne and astringent[147]. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and anaemia[238].

The oil from the seed is anthelmintic[218]. It is also used in the treatment of menstrual problems and dry skin conditions[238].

The bark and rootbark are anthelmintic, astringent and detergent[218, 240].

The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Oversensitive to ideas and influences' and 'The link-breaker'[209].