Rem Health Dictionary

The period when the symptoms or signs of a disease have ceased.... remission

The term applied to the form of fever in which, during remissions (see REMISSION), the temperature falls, but not to normal.... remittent fever

Nowadays, burdock tea is largely consumed all over the world. It is successfully used to improve appetite and digestion, but not only. Burdock Tea description Burdock is a plant from the same family as the sunflower, which can grow up to five feet high. In the summer, the seeds are cropped and the roots are dug up. In traditional Chinese medicine, but not only, it is combined with other herbs to treat upper-respiratory tract infections. Burdock root is known to be a blood purifier, clearing several problems from the body’s systems. Burdock can be taken as infusion, decoction, extract, tincture and ointment. Burdock tea is the resulting beverage from brewing the abovementioned plant. Burdock Tea brewing To prepare Burdock tea:

• Pour boiling water over the desired amount of herbs.
• Cover and let them steep 10 to 20 minutes.
• Strain off the herbs using a tea strainer or coffee filter.

It is essential to use good quality water and it is recommended to drink it slowly. Burdock Tea benefits Burdock tea has been successfully used to:

• soothe the skin and gastrointestinal tract
• improve appetite and digestion
• reduce liver damage
• mildly lower blood sugar (hypoglycemic effect)
• purify the blood
• fight the effects of rheumatism
• treat some kidney disorders
• counter bronchial cough and other irritations of the pulmonary tract

Burdock Tea side effects Burdock tea is not advised to be consumed by pregnant or nursing women. Burdock tea is a medicinal remedy for a large array of diseases. Studies have revealed its efficiency in dealing with liver and kidney ailments, as well as its soothing effects for the skin.... burdock tea: a health remedy

Have you ever thought that if you remove the corn silk from corn combs, you can use it as a remedy? While many people may not be familiar with this type of tea, in fact corn silk tea was used for a long time even by Native Americans as a remedy for heart problems, malaria or urinary tract infections. More about Corn silk tea Corn silk is in fact the thin, hair-like strands that cover the corn cob. These silky yellowish strands which form the stigma collect pollen to fertilize the corn, and they’re also used to make a healing tea. In corn silk there can be found many important components like flavonoids, allantoin, mucilage, saponins, vitamins C and K and potassium. Corn silk may also be combined with other herbs to increase its healing powers and range of medicinal uses. It’s also available in prepackaged teabags, or in a dried supplement form. Powdered corn silk is a common ingredient in face powders, due to its soothing qualities. Corn silk tea has a slightly sweet taste. If you decide to collect it in order to make a tea, make sure that the plants were not sprayed with pesticides. Brew corn silk tea In order to make a tasty healthy corn silk tea it is usually recommended to use fresh corn silk. If you don’t have it at your hand, the dried one works just fine. To prepare the infusion, use 2 teaspoons of fresh corn silk or 2.5 g of dried one and pour 1 cup of boiled water over it. Let it seep for 10 - 15 minutes and it is ready to serve. Corn silk tea benefits Corn silk tea has many health benefits for adults and for children. The most important benefit of this tea is for disorders in the urinary system : infections, cystitis, as well as bladder infections or gonorrhea. If you want your children to stop wetting their beds give them corn silk tea. Corn silk tea is also diuretic, demulcent, has anti-inflammatory properties and it fights kidney stones. Corn silk tea may help detoxify and flush out accumulated toxins in the body. Corn silk tea contains vitamin K, which has been shown to improve the body’s blood clotting process. Corn silk tea has also been shown to lower blood pressure, relieve arthritis pains, and help in the treatment of jaundice and prostate disorders. When applied topically, corn silk tea can help heal wounds and skin ulcers. Corn silk tea side effects In most cases, corn silk tea is suitable for daily consumption without special warnings. However, in rare cases, in you are allergic to corn, you may develop a skin rash. Corn silk tea can also decrease the level of potassium in your blood. So you should avoid it if you already have low potassium levels, problems with blood pressure, or diabetes. It is not recommended for children, during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Corn silk tea is safe to be included in your diet, but in order to enjoy its benefits, do not exceed 3 cups a day.... corn silk tea remedy

See DEPILATION.... hair, removal of

(Spanish) Feminine form of Remedio; assisted by God Remedy, Remedi, Remedie, Remedee, Remedey, Remedea... remedios

Treatment which aims to stimulate older people’s memories by means of old films, pictures, objects, music etc. It allows an older person to remember his or her life’s achievements and contribution and can enhance self-esteem.... reminiscence therapy

Beets (Beta vulgaris).

Plant Part Used: Root.

Dominican Medicinal Uses: Eaten raw, juiced or boiled for anemia, cysts, tumor, uterine fibroids.

Safety: Common food, generally considered safe.

Laboratory & Preclinical Data: In vivo: anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic (plant extract); antidiabetic, antihepatotoxic, anticarcinogenic, antioxidant, estrogenic, hypoglycemic, influenza-preventative (leaf).

Nutritional: carotenes, fiber, iron (root).

* See entry for Remolacha in “Part 3: Dominican Medicinal Plant Profiles” of this book for more information, including references.... remolacha

Access to a system or to information therein, typically by telephone or a communications network, by a user who is physically remote from the system. See “e-health”.... remote access

(Hebrew) Follower of the false god

Remphana, Remphane, Remphaine, Remphayn, Remphena, Remphaen, Remphaina, Remphayna, Remphaena... remphan

Schott.

Family: Araceae.

Habitat: Maharashtra, Karnataka.

Folk: Rukhaalu, Maanakand (Maharashtra). Lakshmanaa is a doubtful synonym

Action: Root—use for obstinate skin diseases and pruritus; also for disinfecting genitourinary tract and for promoting conception. Alocasia indica and Eulophia nuda are also known as Maanakanda in Indian medicine. Alocasia indica is used in Siddha medicine as an anti-inflammatory and diuretic herb.... remusatia vivipara

(French) Woman from the town of Rheims

Remi, Remie, Remmy, Remmi, Remmie, Remy, Remmey, Remey, Rhemy, Rhemmy, Remee, Remmee... remy

Prescribed according to mental symptoms or personality traits:

1. Agrimony. Those who suffer considerable inner torture which they try to dissemble behind a facade of cheerfulness.

2. Aspen. Apprehension and foreboding. Fears of unknown origin.

3. Beech. Critical and intolerant of others. Arrogant.

4. Centaury. Weakness of will; those who let themselves be exploited or imposed upon – become subservient; difficulty in saying ‘no’. Human doormat.

5. Cerato. Those who doubt their own judgement, seeks advice of others. Often influenced and misguided.

6. Cherry Plum. Fear of mental collapse/desperation/loss of control and fear of causing harm. Vicious rages.

7. Chestnut Bud. Refusal to learn by experience; continually repeating the same mistakes.

8. Chicory. The over-possessive, demands respect or attention (selfishness), likes others to conform to their standards. makes martyr of oneself.

9. Clematis. Indifferent, inattentive, dreamy, absent-minded. Mental escapist from reality.

10. Crab Apple. Cleanser. Feels unclean or ashamed of ailments. Self disgust/hatred. House proud.

11. Elm. Temporarily overcome by inadequacy or responsibility. Normally very capable.

12. Gentian. Despondent. Easily discouraged and dejected.

13. Gorse. Extreme hopelessness – pessimist – ‘Oh, what’s the use?’.

14. Heather. People who are obsessed with their own troubles and experiences. Talkative ‘bores’ – poor listeners.

15. Holly. For those who are jealous, envious, revengeful and suspicious. For those who hate.

16. Honeysuckle. For those with nostalgia and who constantly dwell in the past. Homesickness.

17. Hornbeam. ‘Monday morning’ feeling but once started, task is usually fulfilled. Procrastination.

18. Impatiens. Impatience, irritability.

19. Larch. Despondency due to lack of self-confidence; expectation of failure, so fails to make the attempt. Feels inferior though has the ability.

20. Mimulus. Fear of known things. Shyness, timidity.

21. Mustard. Deep gloom like an overshadowing dark cloud that descends for no known reason which can lift just as suddenly. Melancholy.

22. Oak. Brave determined types. Struggles on in illness and against adversity despite setbacks. Plodders.

23. Olive. Exhaustion – drained of energy – everything an effort.

24. Pine. Feelings of guilt. Blames self for mistakes of others. Feels unworthy.

25. Red Chestnut. Excessive fear and over caring for others especially those held dear.

26. Rock Rose. Terror, extreme fear or panic.

27. Rock Water. For those who are hard on themselves – often overwork. Rigid minded, self denying. 28. Scleranthus. Uncertainty/indecision/vacillation. Fluctuating moods.

29. Star of Bethlehem. For all the effect of serious news, or fright following an accident, etc.

30. Sweet Chestnut. Anguish of those who have reached the limit of endurance – only oblivion left.

31. Vervain. Over-enthusiasm, over-effort; straining. Fanatical and highly-strung. Incensed by injustices. 32. Vine. Dominating/inflexible/ambitious/tyrannical/autocratic. Arrogant Pride. Good leaders.

33. Walnut. Protection remedy from powerful influences, and helps adjustment to any transition or change, e.g. puberty, menopause, divorce, new surroundings.

34. Water Violet. Proud, reserved, sedate types, sometimes ‘superior’. Little emotional involvement but reliable/dependable.

35. White Chestnut. Persistent unwanted thoughts. Pre-occupation with some worry or episode. Mental arguments.

36. Wild Oat. Helps determine one’s intended path in life.

37. Wild Rose. Resignation, apathy. Drifters who accept their lot, making little effort for improvement – lacks ambition.

38. Willow. Resentment and bitterness with ‘not fair’ and ‘poor me’ attitude.

39. Rescue Remedy. A combination of Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose, Star of Bethlehem. All purpose emergency composite for causes of trauma, anguish, bereavement, examinations, going to the dentist, etc. ... bach remedies

 1517-1585. Dutch physician. Born at Malines. Practised Leyden, Holland. Physician to the Emperor. His famous Herball, Cruydtboeck, (1578) translated by Lytes Cary became one of the standard works in England, classifying plants not alphabetically but according to their medical properties. To Dodoens every hillside was a pharmacy. ... dodoens, rembert

See: PRODUCT LICENCE. ... licensing of herbal remedies

Preparations for the relief of symptoms of the common cold (see cold, common). The main ingredient is usually a mild analgesic drug, such as paracetamol or aspirin, which helps to relieve aches and pains. Other common ingredients include antihistamine drugs and decongestant drugs to reduce nasal congestion; caffeine, which acts as a mild stimulant; and vitamin C.... cold remedies

Over-the-counter medications for treating a cough. There are various preparations, but the effectiveness of most is unproven. Expectorant cough remedies are purported to encourage expulsion of sputum. Cough suppressants, which control the coughing reflex, include some antihistamine drugs and codeine. All cough suppressants may cause drowsiness.... cough remedies

Hair is usually removed from the body for cosmetic reasons.

It may also be shaved from around an incision site before surgery.

Temporary methods include shaving, waxing, depilatory creams, and waxing; electrolysis is the only permanent method of removal.... hair removal

There are remedies that may be manufactured or assembled by any person carrying on a business or practice provided he or she is occupier of the premises which are closed to exclude the general public. The person (i.e. practitioner) supplies or sells the remedy to a particular person (i.e. patient) having been requested by or on behalf of that person and in that person’s presence to use his/her own judgement as to treatment.

Anyone may administer a herbal product to a human being, except by injection. Under Section 12 of the Medicines Act 1968, any remedy may be sold or supplied which only specifies the plant and the process. The remedy shall be called by no other name. This applies to the process producing the remedy consisting only of drying, crushing and comminuting. It must be sold without any written recommendation for use.

Those who have a manufacturer’s licence, or who notify the Enforcement Authority (the Secretary of State and the Pharmaceutical Society) can sell dried, crushed or comminuted herbs which have also been subjected to certain other limited processes (tablet-making, etc) but not those herbs contained in the Schedule to the Medicines (Retail Sale or Supply of Herbal Remedies) Order 1977 (SI 1977 No.2130).

This Schedule has three parts.

Part 1 contains substances that may only be sold by retail at registered pharmacies under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Part 2 refers to remedies that can be sold only in a registered pharmacy. There is, however, an important exception, as follows.

Part 3 contains a list of considered toxic herbs. A practitioner can prescribe all remedies that a shopkeeper can sell. He may also prescribe and sell remedies on Part 3 of the Schedule which a shopkeeper cannot. Such supply must be in premises closed to the public and subject to a clear and accurate indication of maximum dosage and strength. These remedies are as follows:... licencing of herbal remedies – exemptions from

n. see infliximab.... remicade

a section of the National Assistance Act 1948 that enables a local authority to arrange for the compulsory removal to a place of care of a person who is unwilling to go voluntarily from his or her own home. Individuals who are suffering from a grave chronic disease, or are physically incapacitated, or are living in insanitary conditions because of old age or infirmity can be removed if they are unable to care for themselves and do not receive care and attention from others. A public health consultant and another registered medical practitioner (usually the patient’s general practitioner) must certify that removal is in the interests of the patient or that it would prevent injury to the health of, or serious nuisance to, other people.... section 47 removal