Back To Eden

962 Pages·1997·142.098 MB·English

by  Jethro Kloss, Promise K. Moffet

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THE CLASSIC GUIDETO HERBAL MEDICINE,
NATURAL FOODS,AND HOME REMEDIES
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A Human Interest Story ofHealth and Restoration
To be Found in Herb, Root, and Bark
JETHRO KLOSS
REVISED AND EXPANDED
SECOND EDITION
KLOSS FAMILY HEIRLOOM® EDITION
BACKTO EDEN BOOKS® PUBLISHING CO.
Loma Linda, California 92354
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CONTENTS
Tothe Reader v
Preface/vii
Author'sPoem/xi
Acknowledgements/xii
MemoirsofHisDaughter/xiii
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Son'sRecollections/xix
MyRemarkable Grandfather/xxiv
SECTION NATURALHEALTH
I
1 Personal Experiences/3
2. Soil Preparation andFarming/30
SECTIONnHERBSFORHEALTHFULLIVING
1 HistoryofHerbal Medicine/47
2. Herbs/60
3. General DirectionsforthePreparation
andUseofHerbs/66
4. TonicHerbs/82
5. HerbsUsed toTreat Disease/85
6. Medicinal Trees/204
7. SpecificHerbsforVariousMedical Problems/233
SECTION IIITREATINGDISEASESWITHHERBS
TreatingDiseaseswith Herbs/265
Special Notice/452
SECTIONIVYOURBODYANDITSNEEDS
The Digestive System/456
1 The ImportanceofGoodNutrition/457
2. Carbohydrates/462
3. Fats/473
4. Protein/485
5. Mineral Elementsin the Body/490
6. Vitamins/516
7. Water/542
8. FreshAir,Exercise, and Sleep/546
SECTIONVYOURFOODS
1. Fruits/557
2. Vegetables/566
3. Fiber/570
4. Oatmeal/579
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5. Nuts/584
6. Breadand Refined Flour/589
7. MeatandVegetarianism/597
8. Milk/610
9. Salt/614
10. Garlic/621
11. Healthful Diets/628
12. Obesity/640
13. Fastingand Healthful Eating/647
SECTION VI FOOD PREPARATION
1 Useful HintstoPreserve Vitamins/655
2. KJoss's Favorite Health Recipes/660
3. Cooking UnderSteam Pressure/699
4. Aluminum CookingUtensils/702
5. Bakingand Breads/712
6. PreparingWholesome Dessertsand Beverages/733
SECTION VII EFFECTSOFPOLLUTEDAND
ADULTERATED FOODSONTHE BODY
1 AdulterationofFood/745
2. Health-DestroyingFoods/753
3. Dangersfrom Disease inAnimals/759
SECTION VIII WATERANDGOOD HEALTH
1 HistoryofWaterCure/777
2. UsingWaterto Preserve Health/784
3. Water'sEffect and Use inTreatment/792
4. Water'sEffectson Sickness/798
5. Bathsand WaterTreatments/801
6. CompressesandFomentations/820
SECTION IX SKILLS IN CARING FORTHESICK
1. Nursing/841
2. Massage/850
3. High Enemas/862
4. The ValueofCharcoal /866
APPENDIX
Glossary ofOld-Fashioncd MedicalTerms/875
GlossaryofMedical PropertiesofHerbs/877
GeneralTables/885
General Index//-/
Herbal Index///-/
A PERSONAL MESSAGE TO THE READER
Ifmyfather, Jethro Kloss, were livingnow, I am sure
that he would still be updating, improving, and adding
valuable new health information to his beloved lifelong
project, Back Tb Eden, which we are now reissuing in
this newly updated format.
Iknowhewouldcontinuetoincorporatenewmaterial
from the subjects in his range of interest, including
herbs, natural remedies, nutrition, and healthful cook-
ing, home health care, and the latest medical informa-
tion. He was forward-looking and eager to adopt
whateverwasvaluable, aslongasitdidnotconflictwith
the basic laws ofnature.
ReadersandusersoftheoriginalBack TbEden(called
by some a "classic") know that Jethro Kloss was con-
tinually striving to make available a large amount of
practical knowledge that would help others to achieve
and maintain healthful and productive lives.
ThecompletionofthisrevisededitionofBackTbEden,
therefore,wouldsurelypleaseJethroKloss.Agreatdeal
of time and effort have been expended to enhance its
content, organization, factual clarity, and readability.
Undoubtedly, readers will be pleased to find the new
volumemoreconvenienttousethantheearlierversion.
Alltheessentialoriginalmaterialhasbeenretainedin
this revised edition. Sections and paragraphs on the
same or similar topics (scattered in various places
throughout the first edition) have now been brought
together and arranged in a logical order for ease and
speed ofreference.
Medical terms have slowly but continually changed
over the years. For example, few people today knowthe
meaning ofsuch words as "gleet," "tetters," and similar
terms used during the 1920s and 1930s when Back Tb
Eden was first written. Therefore, the vocabulary has
been broughtup todate, even though the old names are
also retained for their historical interest.
A number ofvital topics (such as vitamins, minerals,
proteins, etc. which were mentioned only brieflyin the
),
earlywork,havebeensubstantiallyexpanded,andmany
other timely topics have been incorporated. In addition,
this revised text has new illustrations and photographs,
new charts, new appendix and glossaries, and a new
comprehensive index.
Tb all those seeking improved health through natural
means,thisneweditionofBack ToEden isdedicated.My
sincere hope is that this revised and expanded Back Tb
Eden will provetobeofeven greater\>eneiit thanwasthe
original bookwrittenbymy father marlyfiftyyearsago.
Promise Kloss Moffett
PREFACE
It is with godly fear and much humility that I undertake
the task ofwriting thisbook, as I am in no sense ofthe word
My
a writer. purpose in sending forth this book is to help
humanity and give courage to those who may have thought
their case hopeless. My prayer is that God may make this
book a blessing to many.
Iwish topresentthetruth in apractical manner, to help the
human family, and to prevent others from becoming slaves
to erroneous ideas, so that mothers and fathers may better
care for their families.
This book contains inexpensive remedies for the preven-
tion of disease and sickness; treatments that are the result
of my own practical experience of nearly forty years.
Many recipes are given herein that are not found else-
where. They are inexpensive and can be made in any home.
Theycontain all theelementsthe body requires, and are very
palatable when properly prepared. Millions today who have
littlefoodwouldbebetterabletokeepbody andsoul together
if they knew which foods to eat to really sustain life. In
addition, I have provided much information on the uses of
nonpoisonousherbs,inresponse tothepublic'sneedforsuch
practical knowledge.
Actual facts about the true healing art are given in this
book,ashandeddownbyphysiciansbeginningwithHippoc-
rates, who was called "the fatherofmedical literature," until
1541, when Hohenheim started the practice ofusing chemi-
cals and promoted his idea that the human body could be
purified chemically, as were the metals at Tyrol, where he
worked after giving up his medical profession.
Iwish tobringtothenoticeofthegeneralpublictheuntold
blessings that our Heavenly Father has provided for all the
world. Itcanbe truly said, "Mypeople are destroyed forlack
of knowledge." Hosea 4:6. A lack of knowledge based on
truth is accountable for much of the untold sufferings and
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miseries of humanity. The advice contained in this book, if
heeded, will save money, suffering, and often premature
death.
From practical experience, I explain how to be healthy,
mentally andphysically. Nomatterhowmanygermsgetinto
thebody, ifthebloodstream iscleanandthebloodcorpuscles
are in a healthy condition, you will be safe. Everyone comes
in contact with many kinds of germs; but these organisms
will not harm you or cause sickness and death unless they
have a place in which to propagate themselves.
Many who violate the laws of health are ignorant of the
relation ofthe lawsofliving (eating, drinking, and working)
to their health. Until they have some kind of sickness or
illness, they do not realize that their condition is caused by
violating the laws of nature and health. If then they would
resort to simple means and follow the basic laws of health
that they have been neglecting - nature's remedies, herbs,
etc.-naturewouldrestore the body toitsoriginal health. Had
the body been supplied with these remedies all along, it
would always be in good condition. When a course such as
isoutlined above is followed, patients will generally recover
without being weakened.
There is a wonderful science in nature, in trees, herbs,
roots, and flowers, which man has never yet fathomed. All
the science ofancient Egypt when it was in itsglory, and the
science ofancient Babylon when it was at its height, and the
\\ isdom ofSolomonwhen he lived inobedience toGod, plus
the science and knowledge of our present enlightened age,
as taught in the colleges and universities, does not equal the
science in nature; and yet that science is little understood
even by the most intelligent people.
God has provided a remedy for every disease that might
afflict us. Satan cannot afflict anyone with any disease for
which God has not provided a remedy. Our Creator foresaw
the wretched condition of mankind in these days, and made
provision in Nature for all the ills ofman.