NOTE: The remedies listed in this dictionary are provided for informational purposes only. No external or food remedy cures a disease; rather it is used to relieve symptoms and to encourage healing. Caution is required if dealing with cancer or other serious illness. In all cases, consult one of the following home remedy books for specific instructions and a qualified health care provider. (Several of these books are currently out of print but may be found in libraries or from out-of-print book suppliers.)
• Aihara, Cornellia and Herman Aihara with Carl Ferré. Natural Healing from Head to Toe. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, 1994.
• Muramoto, Noboru. Healing Ourselves. New York: Avon Books, 1973.
• Ohsawa, George. Practical Guide to Far Eastern Macrobiotic Medicine. Chico, CA: George Ohsawa Macrobiotic Foundation, 1976.
• Kushi, Michio and Alex Jack. Macrobiotic Path to Total Health. New York: Balantine Books, 2003.
• Kushi, Michio with Marc van Cauwenberge, MD. Macrobiotic Home Remedies. New York: Japan Publications, 1985.
In addition, many other macrobiotic books contain sections on home remedies and these may be useful as well.
