Herbalist: K. P. Khalsa on Culinary Herbalism - from Webinar of 06/02/16

Herbalist:  K. P. Khalsa on Culinary Herbalism - from Webinar of 06/02/16
This is an introductory webinar and leads to an offer for further training at the cost of $47.
https://www.internationalintegrative.com/

* K.P. Khalsa is the Director and Formulator of Yogi Tea's
* Chinese healing herbs are consumed on average 2 ounces per day, which is taken as food given by Grandma (Wise Women traditions)
* Ayurveda healing herbs are consumed in diet also like spices to add flavor also (Turmeric, Ginger, Black Pepper, pungent and bitter herbs).
* This is a way of merging herbs and foods and taking long-term herbs that support you before you get sick.

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Thyme: Fantastic as anti-bacterial.

Ginger: The Universal Medicine. Vedic Scriptures say, "If you can't cure it with ginger, don't even bother."

Ginger: A warming digestive medicine, and for blood circulation. Vasodilator (opens blood vessels, enhances blood flow). Helps with blood sugar, joint pain, detoxifies junk in your joints. Used for menstrual cramps. Used to treat migraine head aches, or migraine prevention.

Black Pepper: The number 1 tissue detoxifier in Ayurvedic medicine. It's not good for all people. A warming remedy. Diuretic allows to release excess water in your tissues. Contained in 75% of Ayurvedic formulas. Helps relieve sinus infections.

Anise Seed: Western remedy. Used in licorice candy. Very good for sore throat and cough. Brew strong tea and drink to sooth sore throat and suppress the cough. It's used in Germany and Switzerland routinely

Turmeric: Great antioxidant and prevents Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. Indians use it every day and they have the least incidents of Alzheimers & Dementia.

Turmeric: Recipe for Golden Tea for Joint Pain.

Beneficial Grains: Builds Stamina and helps to detoxify. Used by athletes. Food as Medicine.

Healing Beverages: Hibiscus Tea. Can control blood pressure, calming remedy. It gives a mild sense of ease. This is not like a tranquilizer.

Chrysanthemum Tea: Rises upward and sends cooling energy to the head. Used for cold and flu and fever in Chinese medicine.

Chrysanthemum Tea: Steep for an hour.

Elderflower Tea is a Western equivalent of Chrysanthemum Tea. It cools your hot head.

Astragalus for Cold & Flu: Dr. Weil also recommended this for same use. During the cold season cooks in China have included Astragalus in cooking soup every day for the whole family to help with the flu season.

Ginseng: Sexual tonic that enhances the libido, long term stamina enhancer. Taken in China a couple grams a day in foods for years of their life. I have seen in separate webinars that Ginseng is beneficial to the skin as well. 

Congee: Very tastey, Cook with 10 parts water, use with herbs. Congee used in Restaurants in Asia, used as breakfast oatmeal, medicinal gruel.

Ho Shou Wu aka Foti: Mr. Ho's Black hair, it can change grey hair back to black. It's a tonic that nourishes your blood. It's a tasty beverages that if taken over time can help with stamina. Use 7 grams a day.

Ho Shou Wu aka Foti Recipe:

Healing Juices: Best way to get in phyto chemicals like Beet Juice which contains nitric oxide, increases circulation to blood tissues, well known as a liver cleanser. Relieves pressure from hemmoroids. Blood pressure helper. Acts like viagra. You can use beets grated up in salad if you are diabetic, because juice would be too sweet. Use 2 ounces of juice per serving and add to other veggies like carrot and greens in juices.

Gotu Kola: No. 1 connective tissue healer in the world. It's a mild herb like spinach. Use 30 grams a day of dried Gotu Kola in cooking. In the parsley family, very good for the brain and nerve, increases cognition and awareness, prevents dementia, helps with injuries to the nerves, good for connective tissues. Made in Asian restaurants like in Bangkok, and as Sag (spiced, pureed vegetable) in Indian restaurants. Helps with weeping eczema.

CCF Tea: Cumin, Coriander & Fennel -- drink with food to enhance digestion. Treats intestinal gas, stimulate digestion secretion.