Definition: A monohydric alcohol found in the body as a glistening white, crystalline substance. It is insoluble in water and found in bile, gall stones, and nerve tissue. [SNH p.9] Cause: This is a mucus condition stemming from improper foods. [SNH p.9] Herbal Aids: Diet: The diet must be changed. Herbs that reduce cholesterol will help but not correct the condition. Apple cider vinegar and honey, cayenne, or any of the cleansing herbs are good. [SNH p.9]
Wheat Germ Oil: is excellent for feeding the heart and helps cut the cholesterol and smoothens its removal from the area. [SNH p.31]
Balm of Gilead: For cholesterol use the Oleo-resin of balm of Gilead buds: See formula using balm of Gilead buds and olive oil. [SNH p.202]
Blood Stream Formula: Dr. Christopher's Blood Purifying Formula: This herbal blood rebuilder is made up of herbs that help cleanse the blood, but also herbs that help give astringency, others help aid in removing cholesterol, help kill infection, or help build elasticity in the veins and to strengthen the vein and artery walls. It consists of red clover blossoms, chaparral, licorice root, poke root, peach bark, Oregon grape root, stillingia, prickly ash bark, burdock root, buckthorn bark, cascara sagrada and sarsaparilla. [SNH p.182]
Lecithin: helps break down cholesterol, as does natural-source vitamin C. [EWH p.157]
Alfalfa: Alfalfa, along with other foods, is known to help remove cholesterol from the system. [UW-Alfalfa]
Garlic: It has been known for centuries to function as a natural antibiotic. It destroys the unnecessary and harmful bacteria throughout the human system. It help emulsifies cholesterol and loosens it from arterial walls. [NL 2-9]
Tomatoes: contain nicotinic acid which helps reduce cholesterol in the blood. [NL 5-1] See Also: Blood Stream Formula: Dr. Christopher's Blood Purifying Formula Dr. John R. Christophers "Mucusless Diet" 2-9 Garlic: Man's Best Friend in a Toxic World Blood Pressure