by

 Vilhaelm Torvund

  Joseph began the process of formulating combinations of herbs into various herbal formulas that would be effective in the therapeutic prevention and treatment of the most oppressive and frequently encountered ailments in our society. By utilizing various traditional sources of information and recent scientific research, he began producing and dispensing 70 Professional Herbal Formulas comprising over 150 different botanicals during early 1973.

Commencing in late August 1977, I began contacting those persons who had used the various herbal formulas for specific ailments in order to determine their overall effectiveness. The results were tabulated, and the statistical report is outlined below.

The Statistical Data Analysis project was undertaken in August, 1977 in order to determine the therapeutic effectiveness of the 70 Professional Herbal Formulas (prepared exclusively from naturally-derived botanicals) for preventative treatment and therapeutic application on approximately 120 different ailments (see footnote #1). In some cases, specific herbal supplements were also utilized during the treatment programs (see footnote #2).

For many years, the demand to furnish precise statistical analysis of the therapeutic effectiveness of botanical medicines for the medical community has been continually expressed by herbalists, herbal researchers, clinicians and practitioners throughout the United States.

Herbal formulations have been employed by healing practitioners in most of the civilizations of the world since the dawn of recorded history. Joseph researched the ingredients for the 70 Professional Herbal Formulas from hundreds of traditional sources of information (see footnote #3). He specifically prepared each of these Formulas as preventatives for a comprehensive spectrum of illnesses, ranging in severity from the common cold to cancer (see footnote #4).

The 70 Professional Herbal Formulas were administered to 3,627 individual patients from August 1975 to August 1977 (the period of time spanning this report), from the ages of 9 months to 93 years (see footnote #5). It was possible to contact 1,581 of these, who were interviewed in order to determine the reliability and accuracy of their dosage history for this project. On the basis of these criterion, a random sampling of 281 persons were selected for tabulation of their medical data
(see footnote #6).

The Statistical Data Analysis Report questionnaire was divided into four major areas of inquiry, and converted into 64 specific multiple choice questions, for input into "op-scan" processors.

The 64 multiple choice questions covered the following areas of analysis-profile: (1) the therapeutic history of the patient, and the resultant effect(s) of the Herbal Formulas on indicated illness(es); (2) the amount of formula used, and the duration of time required to affect therapeutic remission; (3) the history of the patient's specific reactions to the Herbal Formulas; and (4) any resultant side-effects the patients may have experienced from the formula therapy. Any side-effects noted from the usage of these formulas were only the result of therapeutic "healing crisis" conditions, and not due to symptomatic or pathological effects attributable to synthetic pharmaceutical drugs.

There are three categories for the possible response factors in this analysis: (1) Category A, therapeutic effectiveness; (2) Category B, non-effectiveness; and (3) Category C, indeterminable or uncertain therapeutic effectiveness. In some cases, especially with the use of depuratives and astringents, short-term usage caused some difficulty for accurate categorization. Obviously, one factor for any such determination is the capability to determine short-term therapeutic effectiveness for long-term ailment-conditions. The factors for calculating the statistical values for Category C usually involved many elemental considerations, and required reformulation in order to simplify the problem of weighing component percentage figures, thereby providing for more accurate final effectiveness values for the Herbal Formulas.

In the 281 cases profiled (see footnote #7), a total of 610 of the Herbal Formulas were employed (see footnote #8), and 534 were reported effective (see footnote #9). Ineffectiveness was reported in 23 instances; and in 67 others, effectiveness was reported as uncertain or indeterminable (see footnote #10). On December 31, 1977, the computer facility of Portland State University processed the data from an adapted SPSS master program supplied by the Vogelback Computing Center of Northwestern University (see footnote #11).

The overall effectiveness of the 70 Professional Herbal Formulas was calculated at a minimum of 87.549% (see footnote #12); and maximum of 98.447% (see footnote #13); the mean-average interpolated percentage, 92.998% (see footnote #14); statistical average, 94.617% (see footnote #15); and the therapeutic side-effects, 3.92% (see footnote #16).

The thirty most frequently used Herbal Formulas with their respective percentages of use in the overall tabulation are as follows: 

 The remaining 29.7% is aggregated from the remaining Herbal Formulas reported in the survey
(see footnote #17).

The recommended dosage for all the Herbal Formulas is as follows: 

Dosage Frequency I
(acute)
1 tablet (500 mg), 4 times daily. 

Dosage Frequency II
(chronic)
2 tablets (1,000 mg), 4 times daily.

Dosage Frequency III
(severely chronic - terminal)
2 tablets (1,000 mg), 8 times daily. 

The average number of doses required to affect total remission of ailments was determined to be 42.369 tablets, or 10.592 days at Dosage Frequency I and 5.296 days at Dosage Frequency II (see footnote #18).

Due to the therapeutic complications involved with severely chronic to terminal conditions in which Dosage Frequency III is used, it is not realistically feasible to determine a strict statistical time-duration for the proportion of dosage to the duration of the dosage-period required. However, the time determinations for the other two dosage frequencies are approximately equivalent for all cases profiled.

(NOTE: At the time Mr. Torvund conducted this report, the herbal formulas were available in tablet form only. Since liquid extracts are 8 to 10 times more potent than powdered herbs, we have since decided to make these products available only in liquid extract form.)

The following is a description of each Herbal Formula in the order of frequency of use, along with a brief discussion of applicable statistical criteria.

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Nervous System Disorders/High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension/Insomnia/Nervousness/Nervous Breakdown/ Neurasthenia/Neuralgia/Spasms/Stress/Twitches)
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary) 

Bee Pollen, Blue Vervain, Chamomile Flowers, Cramp Bark, Garlic, Ginkgo Leaves, Hawthorne Berries, Pau D'Arco Bark, Rosemary Leaves, Scullcap, Thyme, Valerian Root, Wintergreen and Wood Betony

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary) 

Catnip, Cayenne, Feverfew, Golden Seal Root, Horsetail, Lavender Flowers, Linden Flowers, Mugwort, Red Clover Blossoms and Saint John's Wort
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
93.987%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
3.519%

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
20.377

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
10.1885

Dosage Frequency II
5.094

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Skin/Dermal Tissue Disorders
(Acne/Boils/Growths/Hives/Itching/Lupus/Measles/Pimples/Rashes/ Scleroderma/Sores/Ulcers)
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Agrimony, Bayberry Root-Bark, Bee Pollen, Burdock Root, Cayenne, Chamomile Flowers, Dandelion Root, Elder Flowers, Greater Celandine, Juniper Berries, Kelp, Nettle Leaves, Pipsissewa Leaves and Red Clover Blossoms

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Aloe Vera, Borage Leaves, Buchu Leaves, Cleavers, Comfrey Root, Echinacea Root, Marigold Flowers, Myrrh Gum, Plantain Leaves and Witch Hazel Bark
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
92.898%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
8.000%

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
41.818

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
20.909

Dosage Frequency II
10.454

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Overweight Conditions & Obesity/Weight Loss

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Alfalfa Leaves, Angelica Root, Bee Pollen, Cascara Sagrada Bark, Chickweed, Cleavers, Corn Silk, Fenugreek Seed, Horsetail, Kelp, Nettle Leaves, Parsley Leaves, Senna Leaves and Spirulina

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Buckthorn Bark, Cayenne, Celery Seed, Comfrey Root, Dandelion Root, Hawthorne Berries, Mandrake Root, Psyllium Husks, Rose Hips and Saint John's Wort
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
94.665%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
4.177%

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
50.0

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
25.0

Dosage Frequency II
12.5
 

NOTE: Due to the symptomatic nature of weight reduction and its associated physical-dietary and nutritive involvement, the above time requirements for the use of this Herbal Formula involve the broadest degree of therapeutic variance.

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Arthritis/Rheumatism
(Bursitis/Fibrositis/Gout/Lumbago/Osteoarthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis)
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Bee Pollen, Bilberry, Black Cohosh Root, Burdock Root, Cayenne, Comfrey Root, Licorice Root, Nettle Leaves, Oat Straw, Pau D'Arco Bark, Scullcap, Valerian Root, White Willow Bark and Yucca Root

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Angelica Root, Celery Seed, Dandelion Root, Gentian Root, Parsley Leaves, Prickly Ash Bark, Red Clover Blossoms, Rosemary Leaves, Wintergreen and Yerba Santa Leaves
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
94.486%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
7.153%

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
47.682

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
23.841

Dosage Frequency II
11.92
 

NOTE: In clinical practice, this Herbal Formula was used primarily on those already afflicted with the ailment(s) indicated above. A statistically high percentage of those afflicted did not require prolonged post-remissive application of this herbal formula in order to maintain adequate calcium/hormonal and enzymatic balance, once this had been therapeutically established.

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Bronchitis/Colds/Coughs/Fever/Influenza
(Bronchial & Nasal Catarrh/Post-Nasal Drip/Upper Respiratory Disorders)
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Cayenne, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Echinacea Root, Elecampane Root, Eucalyptus Leaves, Eyebright, Feverfew, Garlic, Horehound, Licorice Root, Mullein Leaves, Saw Palmetto Berries and Wild Cherry Bark

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Angelica Root, Anise Seed, Cubeb Berries, Onion, Osha Root, Pau D'Arco Bark, Rosemary Leaves, Saw Palmetto Berries, Valerian Root and Yarrow Flowers
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
9.403%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
None

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
22.419 

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
11.204

Dosage Frequency II
5.6
 

NOTE: This herbal formula has demonstrated a wide spectrum of symptomatic applications involving respiratory function. In certain cases in which asthmatic and allergic complications were present, Herbal Formulas No's. 4, 10 or 44 were used in conjunction with this herbal formula.

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Lung/Sinus/Catarrhal Disorders
(Asthma/Bronchitis/ Cystic Fibrosis/Emphysema/ Pneumonia/Sinusitis/ Tuberculosis)
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Bee Pollen, Cubeb Berries, Echinacea Root, Elecampane Root, Eucalyptus Leaves, Fenugreek Seed, Garlic, Licorice Root, Onion, Osha Root, Pau D'Arco Bark, Pleurisy Root, Saw Palmetto Berries and Yarrow Flowers

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Anise Seed, Catnip, Cayenne, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Elder Flowers, Ginger Root, Nettle Leaves, Plantain Leaves and Wild Cherry Bark
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
97.220%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
3.33%

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
35.689 

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
17.844

Dosage Frequency II
8.92
 

NOTE: The therapeutic effectiveness of Herbal Formula No. 44 was demonstrated at equal percentage in all of its indicated applications for ailments. In all cases, those who were victims of nicotine addiction were recommended to discontinue smoking permanently. Without exception, those who stopped smoking realized far more rapid relief from these ailment symptoms than those who continued their smoking habit.

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Eye Disorders
(Astigmatism/Blepharitis/Catarrh/Conjunctivitis/Eyestrain/
Glaucoma/Hyperopia/Keratitis/Macular Degeneration/ Myopia/Stye/Twitches)

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Angelica Root, Bee Pollen, Bilberry, Chamomile Flowers, Chinese Ginseng Root, Dandelion Root, Eyebright, Fenugreek Seed, Ginkgo Leaves, Golden Seal Root, He-Shou-Wu, Kelp, Red Clover Blossoms and Rosemary Leaves

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Catnip, Chickweed, Cloves, Elder Flowers, Greater Celandine, Hyssop, Parsley Leaves, Slippery Elm Bark, Witch Hazel Leaves and Wood Betony
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
94.492%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
None

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
56.428 

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
28.214

Dosage Frequency II
14.107
 

NOTE: As a basic therapeutic medicine, this herbal formula was reported to be effective for many pathologically degenerative eye disorders, including myopia, conjunctivitis, ophthalmia, neuropathy, glaucoma and cataracts. Eye exercises were also recommended for myopia and other related conditions involving refractive error.

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Liver/Kidney/Bladder/Spleen/
Urinary Tract Disorders
(Cystitis/Hepatitis/Jaundice/Nephritis/Urethritis)
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Agrimony, Bayberry Root-Bark, Bee Pollen, Blue Violet Leaves, Cayenne, Celery Seed, Corn Silk, Cranesbill Root, Dandelion Root, Echinacea Root, Linden Flowers, Milk Thistle Seed, Pau D'Arco Bark and Uva Ursi Leaves

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Blue Flag Root, Buchu Leaves, Burdock Root, Ginger Root, Golden Seal Root, Nettle Leaves, Parsley Leaves, Prickly Ash Bark, Red Clover Blossoms and Stillingia Root
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
98.208%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
None

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
32.272 

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
8.068

Dosage Frequency II
4.034

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Hayfever/Allergic Rhinitis
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Bee Pollen, Cayenne, Cloves, Cubeb Berries, Eucalyptus Leaves, Eyebright, Ginger Root, Goldenrod, Golden Seal Root, Horehound, Mullein Leaves, Rose Hips, Saw Palmetto Berries and Wood Betony

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Black Cohosh Root, Comfrey Root, Damiana Leaves, Fenugreek Seed, Garlic, Lungwort, Nettle Leaves, Peppermint Leaves, Red Clover Blossoms and Yarrow Flowers
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
92.169%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
11.112%

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
33.437

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
16.7185

Dosage Frequency II
8.359
 

NOTE: The highly potent tonic-stimulant formulation of herbs in Herbal Formula No. 31 accounts for the high incidence of therapeutic side-effects. Furthermore, due to the allergenic nature of hayfever, drainage of the respiratory mucosa and lymphatic tissues will involve a significant loss of congestion, which may also cause short-term somato-sympathetic effects.

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Rejuvenation/Regeneration
(Systemic)
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Bee Pollen, Cayenne, Chinese Ginseng Root, Ginkgo Leaves, Golden Seal Root, Gotu Kola Leaves, Hawthorne Berries, He-Shou-Wu, Hyssop, Kelp, Mexican Sarsaparilla Root, Osha Root, Siberian Ginseng Root and Wild Yam Root

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Seconary)

Damiana Leaves, Dandelion Root, Dong Quai Root, Juniper Berries, Licorice Root, Myrrh Gum, Pau D'Arco Bark, Red Clover Blossoms, Sage Leaves and Saw Palmetto Berries
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
98.306%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
None

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
57.50

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
28.75

Dosage Frequency II
14.375

NOTE: As a tonic-stimulant formulation, this herbal formula is also designed for the therapeutic prevention of general debility in addition to its rejuvenative and regenerative effects, especially in geriatric conditions such as senility (combined with Herbal Formula No. 13 in extreme cases) and general functional organic degeneration of the vital maintenance systems. This herbal formula is also designed to assist younger persons to stabilize conditions of chronic fatigue and depletions of vital energy economy, and has a wide variety of applications in therapeutic restorative programs involving conditions of the regeneration of pathological organic impairments.

THERAPEUTIC USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Smoking Addiction/Tobacco Habit.
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Angelica Root, Bee Pollen, Black Cohosh Root, Blue Vervain, Blue Violet Leaves, Cayenne, Chinese Ginseng Root, Coltsfoot, Dandelion Root, Echinacea Root, Ginger Root, Scullcap, Valerian Root and Uva Ursi Leaves

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Comfrey Root, Catnip, Chamomile Flowers, Chickweed, Cubeb Berries, Fenugreek Seed, Fumitory Leaves, Hops, Licorice Root and Nettle Leaves
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
9.315%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
None

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
36.42

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
18.21

Dosage Frequency II
9.105

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Water Retention/Dropsy/Edema/Cellulitis
(Fluid Retention/Swelling)
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Aloe Vera, Bee Pollen, Buchu Leaves, Buckthorn Bark, Celery Seed, Corn Silk, Fennel Seed, Greater Celandine, Hyssop, Kelp, Onion, Parsley Leaves, Spirulina and Yarrow Flowers

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Dandelion Root, Elder Flowers, Elecampane Root, Fenugreek Seed, Ginkgo Leaves, Licorice Root, Marshmallow Root, Pau D'Arco Bark, Slippery Elm Bark and Uva Ursi Leaves

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
98.342%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
None

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
70.71

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
35.355

Dosage Frequency II
17.677

TRADITIONAL USE
(Preventative treatment for)

Prostate Gland Disorders
(Prostatitis)
 

BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Primary)

Barberry Root-Bark, Bee Pollen, Cayenne, Chinese Ginseng Root, Corn Silk, Damiana Leaves, Echinacea Root, Horsetail, Hydrangea Root, Pau D'Arco Bark, Red Clover Blossoms, Uva Ursi Leaves, White Oak Bark and White Willow Bark

 BASIC INGREDIENTS
(Secondary)

Buchu Leaves, Garlic, Ginger Root, Golden Seal Root, Juniper Berries, Kelp, Queen of the Meadow Root, Saw Palmetto Berries, Witch Hazel Bark and Yucca Root
 

STATISTICAL EFFECTIVENESS RATE
90.532%

RATE OF THERAPEUTIC SIDE-EFFECTS
12.5%

AVERAGE NUMBER OF DOSAGES REQUIRED TO AFFECT REMISSION OF AILMENTS
40

NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO AFFECT REMISSION AT: 

Dosage Frequency I
20

Dosage Frequency II
10
 

NOTE: The high statistical rate of side-effects is attributable to the condition of glandular and lymphatic systemic toxicity and imbalance, which often requires drastic physiological readjustment, often causing "healing crisis" effects of short duration at the point of the onset of therapeutic remission.