Crescent Natural Health

Science-based Natural Medicine

Cold/ Flu appointments

Filed under: General — at 6:23 pm on Friday, November 11, 2005

Cold or Flu?
Get Over It!

Now making appointments for cold and flu prevention and treatment:

Dr. McNaughton’s quick cold relief plan:
• Relax on our heated massage table
• Relieving hot aromatic medicinal pack over the lungs
• Lung-opening steam inhalation
• Practical care advice
• Immune-boosting supplements

All in one 45 minute appointment for only $45!

Physical exam, labs, and follow-up if necessary.

Call at the first sign of cold or flu and we’ll get you in as soon as possible.
Some next day appointments may be available.
M, W, Th 9-1

Candace McNaughton, ND
206-633-4800 x 6

Peruvian Herbal Medicine

Filed under: General — at 6:21 pm on Friday, November 11, 2005

In October, I visited Peru and learned about the use of herbs as medicine there. I walked along the Inca Trail to Macchu Pichu, spent five days in the Southern Amazon jungle, and visited the desert highlands. Following are some herbs that were shared with me:

  • Sangre de Grado- Croton lechieri- Wound healing, ulcers
  • Chacpa- Oreacallis grandiflora- For tooth decay
  • Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus globulis- For lung congestion
  • Llaulli- Barnadesia horrida- Lung conditions, bronchitis
  • Agave- Agave americana- Sweetener, makes rope
  • Molle- Schinus molle- For soap, honey, toothpaste
  • Pisonay- Erythrina edulis- Mild sedative
  • Retama- Spartium junceum- Contraceptive, instect repellant
  • Sauco- Sambucus peruiana- Coughs and colds
  • Willow- Salix huiboliana- Anti-inflammatory
  • Tara- Caesal ipla spinosa- Astringent, throat pain
  • Unea- Murcianthes oreophyla- Kidney stones
  • Suma- Pfaffia paniculata – Immune stimulant, treats fatigue
  • Yerba Maté- Ilex paraguayiensis – Gentle stimulant, morning tea
  • Pau d’ Arco- Tabebuia impetiginosa- Antimicrobial, antiinflammatory
  • Cat’s Claw- Uncaria tomentosa – Potent anti-inflammatory
  • Maca- Lepidium meyenii – Female and male sexual/hormonal health
  • I used the Sangre de Grado (Dragon’s Blood) on my legs when I had many insect bites.
    It relieved the itch right away!
    I am happy to share what I’ve learned with you. Peru really is one of the most beautiful places in the world!