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Herbs |
Description |
| Alfalfa |
Part Used: Whole herb &
Leaf
Arthritis support, blood purifier, excellent source of nutritive
properties with minerals, chlorophyll & vitamins. |
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| Aloe
Vera |
Part Used: Inner gel
fillet
Helps improve absorption of nutrients in intestinal system, laxative,
vulnerary, antiulcer, absorb toxins, regulate intestinal flora. |
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| Astragalus |
Part Used: Root
Energy
booster; adrenal, lung and digestive support, Immune stimulant, tumor growth
inhibitor, support in chemotherapy side effects reduction; tonic action, Natural
interferon support. |
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| Bee
Pollen |
Contains several vitamins,
minerals, proteins and enzymes; used to support energy, stamina and
strength. |
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| Bilberry |
Part Used: Berry
Supports
vision in healthy people and has been used by those with eye diseases such as
pigmentary retinitis and diabetic retinopathy. |
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| Black
Cohosh |
Part Used: Root
Aids in
regulating menses, hormonal balancer, reduces discomfort in menstrual and
ovarian cramping; antispasmodic; used by those with muscular rheumatism and
rheumatoid arthritis. |
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| Black
Walnut |
Part used: Hulls &
Leaf
Used for intestinal worms; antiseptic, hemorrhoid relief; source of
natural iodine; blood purifier; used both internally and topically. |
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| Boneset |
Part Used: Herb
Laxative,
stimulant and expectorant properties; Used for fevers and influenza related
symptoms, bitter action for liver, bowel and gall bladder. |
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| Boswellia
Serrata |
Used as an
anti-inflammatory |
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| Buchu |
Part Used: Leaves
Used as
an acute catarrh, diuretic, urinary antiseptic; cystitis, urethritis,
prostatis. |
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| Burdock |
Parts Used: Root, herb,
seeds, fruit
Alterative effects on blood and urinary systems; internal and
topical usage for skin eruptions; appetite and digestive aide, supports gout,
arthritis, rheumatism; natural source of iron. |
|
| Catuaba |
Part Used:
Bark
Stimulant used as tonic for sexual impotence. |
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| Cayenne |
Parts
Used: Fruit & Seeds
Affects circulatory and digestive systems, aids in
rheumatism and inflammatory ailments, reduces nausea from sea sickness; tonic
used extensively with nutritional support to blood and circulatory
system. |
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| Cascara Sagrada |
Part Used:
Bark
Laxative, chronic constipation, liver complaints, hemorrhoids;
antispasmodic. |
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| Chamomile |
Part Used:
Flowers of Plant
Gentle sedative, helpful in insomnia and anxiety;
anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial; diaphoretic and carminative,
gentle for children, helps menstrual discomfort. |
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| Chapparal |
Part Used:
Crushed Fresh Leaves
Antiseptic, antibiotic, parasiticide; used by Indians as
a topical application for wounds, sores and bites. |
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| Chickweed |
Part Used:
Herb
Eyewash, expectorant, internal inflammation, demulcent, refrigerant;
external swellings, early use as nutritional support for blood
poisoning. |
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| Comfrey |
Part Used:
Root
Topical used for cuts, burns, skin ulcers; demulcent, vulnerary, absorb
toxins, has laxative properties |
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| Cornsilk |
Part Used:
Dried Silk of Corn
Aids in relief of kidney ailments: stones, diuretic,
bed-wetting, etc.; rich in mucilage, soothes and protects inflamed and irritated
internal tissue. Used as a cardiac stimulant. |
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| Couch Grass |
Part Used:
Rhizome
Useful in dissolving small kidney and bladder deposits, soothes
inflamed and irritated internal tissue; antimicrobial; aid to enlarged
prostate. |
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| Cranberry |
Part Used:
Berry
Urinary tract support: infections, cystitis;
antibacterial. |
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| Damiana Leaves |
Part Used:
Leaf
Used as a diuretic, laxative, blood purifier, expectorant; aphrodisiac,
antidepressant. |
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| Dandelion Leaf |
Part Used:
Leaf
Liver, gout, diuretic, tonic; natural source of potassium; blood sugar
assistant, helps reduce blood pressure, acidity. |
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| Dandelion Root |
Part Used:
Root
Laxative, tonic, diuretic; used for liver and spleen ailments,
heartburn, gout, eczema, rheumatism; used to fight anemia because of its iron,
calcium, and trace mineral content. |
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| Devils Claw |
Part Used:
Secondary root tubers only.
Anti-inflammatory effect, antiviral; relief for
symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism. Avoid during pregnancy. |
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| Dong Quai |
Part Used:
Root
Uterine tonic, estrogenic, antispasmodic, alterative, liver tonic,
affects reproductive, structural and circulatory systems. Popular Chinese herb
used in mental acuity and to help relieve symptoms of daily stress and mental
fatigue; In female reproduction, supports organs, blood and helps with hot
flashes. |
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| Echinacea |
Part Used: Root
Has
bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties, used to build resistance to
infections of respiratory and digestive tracts. Antiseptic for lymphatic system,
tonsillitis, blood poisoning also used to help those with hay fever and other
allergies. |
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| Elecampane |
Part Used: Root
Used as
an expectorant to help those with respiratory disorders including asthma and
bronchitis; diuretic, promotes perspiration and eliminates toxins. |
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| Ephedra |
Part Used: Herb
Used as a
cardiac and central nervous system stimulant; elevates blood pressure;
bronchodilator, asthma, hayfever, emphysema - use in moderation |
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| Evening
Primrose |
Parts Used: Flowers and seeds
Antispasmodic, contains G.L.A, used in those with Multiple Sclerosis; used
in weight loss, hormone balancing, menopause and PMS. |
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| Eyebright |
Part Used: Herb
Eyewash,
anti-inflammatory; draws out secretions and discharges, anticatarrhal,
sinusitis; used in jaundice, loss of memory and vertigo, topically used in
conjunctivitis (pink eye). |
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| Fennel |
Part Used: Seed
Anti-inflammatory, stomachic, gentle for children and adults for diarrhea,
flatulence and colic; increases lactation; used as a carminative and to suppress
appetite. |
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| Feverfew |
Used as a migraine headache
preventative and an anti-inflammatory agent; used to promote menses in those
with amenorrhea. |
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| Fo-ti |
Part Used: Root
Anti-inflammatory, vasodilator; acts as a diuretic, liver and kidney tonic,
cardio tonic and sexual tonic; excellent blood nourisher, has been used in
memory support and mental depression. |
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| Garlic |
Part Used: Bulb
Acts as a
stimulant, diaphoretic, expectorant, antiviral, antibacterial antispasmodic,
nervine, carminative, vulnery; quickens circulation, helps to expel intestinal
worms, used for high blood pressure & blood cholesterol; immune support for
respiratory system, helps for colds, flu, and coughs, source of natural
germanium. |
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| Green
Tea |
Anticarcinogenic, immune
enhancing properties, mineral nutrients. |
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| Guarana |
Astringent; due to high
caffeine count acts as a stimulant. |
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| Gugulgum |
Lowers bowel transit time and
acts as a cholesterol lowering agent. |
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| Ginger |
Part Used: Rootstock
Eases colds and soothes sore throats, helps those with motion sickness,
morning sickness, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea and colic. |
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| Ginkgo
Biloba |
Part Used: Leaf Extract
Supports healthy circulation and peripheral blood flow, has a positive
effect on mental clarity and performance; used in Europe for short term memory
loss, mild depression, vertigo. |
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Ginseng
(panax) |
Part Used: Root
A
demulcent, helpful for coughs, colds, chest congestion, inflammatory illnesses,
nausea and vomiting relief; stimulates immune function, the brain, heart and
general metabolism. |
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Ginseng
(Korean) |
Part Used: Root
Male and
female tonic, natural aphrodisiac, strengthens gonads, regulates low blood
pressure, increases energy, endurance and stamina, elevates blood pressure, not
for women with cysts. |
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Ginseng
(Siberian) |
Part Used: Root
Used to
enhance endurance, regulate blood sugar stimulate immune function, said to
stimulate adrenal and thyroid hormones. |
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| Goldenseal |
Part Used: Root
Vasoconstriction effects, helps decrease nausea, remedy for colds, stomach
and liver troubles, has been used as a laxative; used in stomach ulcers; assists
digesting by stimulating the production of bile. |
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| Gotu-Kola |
Part Used: Herb
Acts as a
sedative and diuretic; aids in reduction of excess fluids, decreases fatigue and
depression, increase sex drive and stimulates the central nervous system; may
neutralize blood acids and lower body temperature, and is good for heart and
liver function; has antibiotic activity, is bactericidal, fungicidal and
insecticidal; speeds wound healing. |
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| Hawthorne |
Part Used: Berries
Used
as a heart tonic for both high and low blood pressures, provides support to
heart and circulatory system, improves oxygen utilization, stimulates increased
enzyme metabolism in the heart muscle. |
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| Hops |
Part Used: Flowers
Used
as a calmative, nervine, stomachic, sedative and hypnotic; used to reduce pain
internally or topically, helps with insomnia, headaches and anxiety. Do not use
with depression regularly or continuously. |
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| Horsetail |
Part Used: Grass
Is a
urinary astringent that helps control incontinence and tone kidneys and bladder;
contains begetail silica for hair, skin and nails. |
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| Juniper |
Part Used: Berries
Mild
stimulant, diuretic, antiseptic with cystitis. Not to be used with kidney
disease. |
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| Kola
Nut |
Part Used: Nut
Stimulant,
diuretic, may be used in moderation for depression and migraines (contains
caffeine). |
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| Kudzu |
Part Used: Root
Used to
decrease blood alcohol and acetaldehyde levels. |
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| Licorice |
Part Used: Root
Soothe
sore throats, acts as a cough suppressant, expectorant, laxative; also used for
ulcers, inhibits the growth of harmful viruses and acts to stimulate adrenal
glands. Not for high blood pressure, pregnancy or if cystic. |
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| Lobelia |
Part Used: Leaves
Antispasmodic, antiasthmatic, diaphoretic, expectorant, sedative, used for
asthma, whooping cough, bruises, ulcers, inflammations, sprains, ringworm and
swelling. In large doses is a purgative and is potentially toxic. |
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| Ma Huang /
Ephedra |
Part Used: Herb
Used as a
cardiac and central nervous system stimulant; elevates blood pressure;
bronchodilator, asthma, hayfever, emphysema - use in moderation |
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| Milk
Thistle |
Part Used: Leaf
Is an
antioxidant, regenerator to the liver on a cellular level; use on those with
hepatitis, drug and alcohol abuse and on environmental pollution. |
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Mint
(spearmint or
peppermint) |
Part Used: Leaf
Useful to
ease upset stomach, gastrointestinal disturbances, anxiety, restlessness,
tension and tension headaches. Never ingest any type of pure mint
oil. |
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| Motherwort |
Part Used: Herb
Antispasmodic, sedative for anxiety; Emmenagogue, heart tonic, dissolves
fibrin. |
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| Mura-Puama |
Part Used: Root
Astringent, aphrodisiac, diarrhea. |
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| Nettle |
Part used: Leaf
Blood
purifier, laxative, diuretic; used to increase liver and kidney function;
antispasmodic and expectorant. |
|
Oats
(panax) |
Part Used: Seed
Nervine
for stress, sedative, restorative, tonic for impotence, cardiac tonic,
antidepressant. |
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| Parsley |
Part Used: Leaf
Affects
urinary and digestive systems; aids in flatulence, carminative. |
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| Passion
Flower |
Part Used: Herb
Used as a
sedative to help with nervous tension and insomnia; supports relief of smooth
muscle spasms. |
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| Pau
D'Arco |
Part Used: Inner Bark
Historically used in South America to fight skin infections and support
immune system. |
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| Peppermint |
Part Used: Leaf Extract
Has stomachic and carminative properties, known to help upset stomachs, used
for intestinal gas as a diarrhea inhibitor and for indigestion |
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| Propolis |
Used for immune system
support as an antibacterial and antiseptic. |
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| Pumpkin |
Part Used: Seed
Natural
source of zinc and linolenic acid, soothes inflamed tissues, used with a
diuretic, demulcent and purgative. |
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| Pygeum |
Used as a diuretic and
anti-inflammatory for the prostate. |
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| Red
Clover |
Part Used: Blossoms
Has
diuretic, expectorant, antispasmodic and strogenic properties, used for
bronchial congestion, to relax nerves, externally. |
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| Red
Raspberry |
Part Used: Leaf
Used as a
female tonic to relieve excessive menstrual flow, helps nausea, tones uterus in
preparation for childbirth, gargle for sore throats, canker sores; astringent
with diarrhea, stomach, bowel; nutritive, mineral source. |
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| Rhubarb |
Part Used: Root
Antispasmodic, appetite stimulant, astringent, tonic, bitter, laxative
diarrhea. |
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Reishi
(mushroom) |
Used to protect and enhance
the immune, cardiovascular and nervous systems, aids in cholesterol
reduction. |
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| Rose
Hips |
Part Used: Hips High in
vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C, ease stress, infection, diarrhea,
thirst and gastritis. |
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| Sarsaparilla |
Part Used: Root
Blood
purifier, recommended to relieve symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis, diuretic,
digestive enhancer; antiseptic, alterative. |
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| Saw
Palmetto |
Part Used: Berries
Increase male fertility, prostate support, increase breast size in women,
relieve inflammation and pain of benign prostatic hypertrophy. |
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| Schizandra |
Part Used: Fruit
Tonic
for lung, blood, kidney, antidepressant; anaphrodisiac, stamina; Do not use if
epileptic, hypertension, highly acidic system. |
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| Skullcap |
Part Used: Herb
Effective
nervine, relaxes nervous tension, antibacterial, sedative. |
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Shitake
(mushroom) |
Used to lessen the side
effects of terminal diseases and their treatments as in
chemotherapy. |
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| Slippery
Elm |
Part Used: Inner Bark
Used as a poultice for wounds and burns; soothes mucous membranes of lungs
and gastrointestinal tract; helps inflamed membranes in stomach, kidney, bowels
and urinary tract. |
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| St. John's
Wort |
Part Used: Herb
Anti-inflammatory, astringent, gentle sedative, stress, menopause and
natural antidepressant; vulnerary, used with wounds, cuts healing. |
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| Suma |
Part Used: Root
Anabolic
and general immune enhancement, adaptogen, tonic aphrodisiac, general wound
healing. |
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| Uva
Ursi |
Part Used: Herb
Used as a
urinary astringent, to correct bedwetting, to help dissolve kidney stones, high
in beta-carotene. |
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| Valerian |
Part Used: Root
Used as a
nervine, antispasmodic and stomachic; sedative, mild tranquilizer, used for
insomnia. Avoid Overuse. |
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| Vitex |
Part Used: Berry
Female
hormonal balancer, PMS discomfort, menopause, hot flashes, aid to mothers; mild
stimulant; teenage acne support. |
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| White
Willow |
Part Used: Bark
Original
natural source of "Aspirin" before synthesized as a drug; pain reliever, fever
reducer, antacid; antispasmodic, antiseptic, astringent, tonic and
febrifuge. |
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| Wild
Yam |
Part Used: Root
Has
compounds similar in chemical structure to steroids; anti-inflammatory, hepatic,
colic, congestion; antispasmodic, abdominal and intestinal irritation,
dysmenorrhea, ovarian pain, uterine tonic. |
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| Yellow
Dock |
Part Used: Root
Natural
source of organic iron, tonic to skin psoriasis and skin disease; alterative,
purgative. |
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| Yohimbe |
Part Used: Root
Aphrodisiac, sexual impotence; stimulates blood flow to genital
region. |
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| Yucca |
Part Used: Extract from Plant
Used to break up obstructions, reduce inflammation in joints including
arthritis and rheumatism. |
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