operations due to the intricacy of nerve and blood vessels.
It should be understood that not all advanced forms of cancer can be controlled, but Chaga will reduce pain, give comfort and stop or slow down growths. The beginning of cancer and some cases of less advancement are arrested and can prevent the spreading processes. In swelling of the lower bowel, Chaga decoctions are prepared for colonies in addition to oral medication.
The diet is very definitely restricted to milk products and vegetables— no meat, conserves, sausages or strong spices( Saratov University, 1932). Chaga is blood purifying and regenerates deteriorated organs and glands,“ Medical Encyclopaedia”( Moscow 1965). Time must be given for Chaga. Recommended treatment is from three to five months, with seven to ten days intervals. Domestic Use: The bark and middle portion which have been carefully separated and cleaned must be crushed or shredded then soaked in warm water( not over 50 degrees). When preparing Chaga think of it as yeast, water too hot will kill the living fungus. For 1 part of crushed Chaga pour over 5 parts of boiled( not boiling) water, let stand covered 48 hr., strain pour more boiled( not boiling) water, say twice as much, then drink three cups a day 30 min. before each meal.
The above statements are for the attention of the healthy, sick and scientists of human concern.
CHAMOMILE Matricaria chamomilla, L.( N. O.: Compositae)
Common Names: Roman Camomile, Garden Camomile, Ground Apple, Pinheads. Features: The favoured Chamomile comes from southern Europe and is officially known as Anthemis nobilis, possessing medicinal qualities superior to ours.
This yellow or whitish small daisy-like perennial, with its strong fibrous root, pale green threadshaped leaflets, has a very bitter taste, with the strong aromatic smell of the apple. It is interesting to note that the name“ Chamomile” is derived from the Greek, meaning“ ground apple”. Parts Used: Flowers and herb. Solvents: Water, alcohol. Bodily Influence: Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Tonic stimulant( volatile oil), Carminative, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Emmenagogue, Sedative. Uses: Chamomile is one of the widely known herbs. Perhaps its livelihood is established through its early use in childhood ailments such as colds, infantile convulsions, stomach pains, colic, earache, restlessness, measles, etc. If children were treated like this today, we would have fewer of the accumulative diseases that trouble us in later years.
When given warm, Chamomile will favour perspiration and soften the skin. The cold infusion acts as a tonic, and is more suitable for stomach difficulties, and as a drink during convalescence from febrile disease, dyspepsia, all causes of weak or irritable stomach, intermittent and typhoid fever. Take 2 – 3 tablespoonfuls, or cupfuls, adjusted according to age, two or three times a day.
Syrup made of the juice of Chamomile, using the white flowers( fresh or dried) with the best white wine, is a tonic for jaundice and dropsy. Old fashioned but worth remembering for hysterical and nervous affections in women, and will promote the menstrual flow, relieve dysmenorrhic spasms, and promote the menses when due to exposure to colds, uterine spasms or nervous tension, bilious headache, and aids digestion. A specific for uterus pains of mother at nursing time. Externally: The flower of Chamomile, beaten and made into oil, will comfort side pain of liver and spleen; at the same time drink the tea of the fresh or dried herb. Culpeper states:“ A stone that hath been taken out of the body of man, being wrapped in Chamomile, will in time dissolve, and in a little too.”