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Alfalfacontains all vitamins, minerals and enzymes; high in chlorophyll;  for overacidity, alkalizes and detoxifies the body and removes toxins from the body; relieves urinary and bowel problems, ulcers

Aloe Veracontains immune enhancing and anti-inflammatory properties which soothes and heals burns and skin irritations; promotes cell proliferation and stimulates normal growth of cells

Astragalussupports the immune system and promotes healing; aids in adrenal gland function and digestion; diuretic properties to reduce fluid retention.  Anti-fatigue properties

Bayberryhelps clear congestion in nose and sinuses; beneficial in rejuvenating adrenal glands; cleansing blood stream and ridding the system of poisonous waste 

Bilberryrich in purple/blue pigments which benefits eyes and cardiovascular system; stimulates new capillary formation, strengthening capillary walls and circulatory system

Black Cohosh: helps reduce pain during menstrual cycle and childbirth, contains natural form of estrogen for female hormone and hot flashes

Black Walnuthigh in iodine; assists body in eliminating parasites, ringworms and tapeworms; aids digestion and promotes healing of sores in mouth or throat

Blessed Thistlehelps in all types of female disorders and hormone balance; strengthens memory and helps migraine headaches (takes oxygen to the brain) 

Blue Cohoshrelieves muscle cramps and spasms; used in uterine problems; regulates menstrual flow

Blue Vervainacts as a natural tranquilizer; helps alleviate onset of virus colds and fevers and settles stomach 

Burdockhelps skin disorders; helps mobilize bile to aid proper digestion of fats

Butcher's Broominhibits the formation of blood clots; helpful with circulatory problems (varicose veins, gout, arm and leg cramps)

Capsicumimproves and equalizes circulation; stimulates heart; stops bleeding of ulcers.  Can be applied externally to stop bleeding of wounds

Cascara Sagradahelps relieve constipation and restore normal bowel function; increases secretion of bile

Catniprelieves infant colic and convulsions; gentle sedative soothes nerves 

Chamomile: relieves digestive upset; aids indigestion, flatulence, gastrointestinal spasms and inflammation; good nerve tonic and sleep aid

Chickweedbest remedies for tumors, piles and swollen testes; reduces mucous buildup in lungs; useful for gastrointestinal and skin disorders

Cornsilkuse it for kidney problems, reduces bladder spasms, inflamed bladders and prostate glands

Damiana:  helps dizziness and vertigo; strengthens and balances reproductive organs and has been recommended for increasing sperm count in men

Dandelionenhances the liver to increase bile production; used as a diuretic and cleanser; improves function of pancreas, spleen, stomach and kidneys

Devil's Clawhelps reduce joint inflammation; pain in lower back; arthritis, rheumatism, gout and neuralgia; strengthens kidneys and bladder

Don Quai: contains natural form of estrogen; helps pain associated with menstrual periods and muscle cramps

Dulsehigh in iodine and minerals; aids weight distribution, balances thyroid glands and helps prevent wrinkles

Echinaceacontains antibiotic, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.  Good for immune system, lymphatic system and glandular swelling

Eleuthero: used for anti-stress, anti-fatigue, endurance, regulates hormones, frigidity, strength, longevity and aging

Eyebright: strengthens eyes and aids vision; relieves discomfort from eyestrain; helps with eye problems such as mild infections and styes

False Unicornused for a variety of female problems; helps prevent miscarriage; eases nausea of morning sickness during pregnancy; also used for impotency and prostate problems

Feverfewcontains analgesic (pain relieving) properties; helps relieve migraine headaches

Garlica natural antibiotic and anti-parasitic; strengthens blood vessels; helps to normalize blood pressure and cholesterol; used in intestinal infections and in the control of yeast (Candida)

Gingerused in all painful spasms of bowels and stomach and as a digestive aid; aids motion sickness

Ginkgo Bilobahas potent antioxidant activity; improves memory and poor circulation; used for vertigo and tinnitus (ringing in ears)

Ginseng (Korean): activates metabolism, kidney, bladder and liver; helps with weak digestion and feeble appetite; useful in asthma and palsy

Ginseng (Wild American)excellent for low blood pressures; increases capillary circulation of brain and helps with nervous exhaustion

Goldensealcontains antiseptic would healing properties; soothing action on inflamed mucous members and used in treating ulcers, tonsillitis and spinal meningitis

Gotu Kolahelps normalize blood pressure; aids mental fatigue and strengthens heart, memory and brain

Green Tearecommended for headaches, body aches and pains, digestion, chron's disease, infection, immune enhancement and cancer reduction 

Guggul lipidcontains anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic properties;  helps in reduction of cholesterol and helps to eliminate blood clots; used for blood disorders such as psoriasis, eczema and boils; cleanses bone tissue and improves flexibility; has also been beneficial in weight loss

Hawthornhelps normalize used to dilate coronary blood vessels and restore the heart muscle wall; helps normalize blood pressure

Hopsis an excellent nervine that is claming and helps with insomnia; soothes inflammation and relieves facial neuralgias, sciatica and other rheumatic pains and helps reduce pain of a toothache

Horsetailhigh in silica which helps keep elasticity; strengthens hair, nails, bone and teeth; increases calcium absorption and promotes healthy skin, hair, nails and teeth; promotes healing of broken bones and connective tissue

Ho Shou Wuused as a cardio-vascular strengthener; rejuvenates  endocrine glands; used for chronic fatigue and immune function

Hydrangearelieves backache caused by kidney problems, infection and inflammation and for kidney fluid retention; also used to treat lymphatic conditions 

Juniper Berriesrelieves sinus inflammation; helps kidney and bladder problems; helps regulate glucose metabolism

Kava Kavahas anti-anxiety properties, promotes relaxation and sleep; helps reduce water retention

Kelpbeneficial for thyroid function and to sensory nerves, membranes surrounding brain, brain tissue and spinal cord

Licorice Rootcontains natural cortisone; used for hypoglycemia; adrenal gland exhaustion and stress; soothes gastric and duodenal ulcers  

Lobeliaa powerful relaxant which contains anti-spasmodic properties; strengthens muscle action; helps reduce palpitation of the heart, fevers, meningitis, pleurisy, hepatitis and peritonitis

Marshmallowsoothes painful urination (blood in urine).  It also reduces irritation due to cough and bronchitis; helps relieve gastrointestinal stress

Milk Thistleused to improve liver function, protection against liver damage and enhance regeneration of damaged liver cells

Mulleinhelpful in chest ailments by clearing lungs and relieving spasms, used as an antispasmodic in coughs and asthma; aids lymphatic congestion; quiets inflamed and irritated nerves; relieves pain and is soothing to any inflammation

Oregon Grapestimulates production of hydrochloric acid in stomach and bile secretions; promotes liver function and also is a purifier of blood, spleen, lymphatics; staph infection 

Parsleyan excellent diuretic; helps to expel gallstones; rich in potassium (tumorous cells cannot multiply in potassium)

Partheniumuseful for kidney and bladder problems; intermittent fevers; purifies blood and stimulates liver

Passion Flowerused as a sedative; gives a calming effect which helps neuralgia, hysteria, headaches and insomnia

Pau D'Arcocontains anti-fungal properties making it useful for Candida, herpes simplex; relieves pain of arthritis and cancer; has the ability to reduce tumors/polyps and benefits cancer, certain skin cancers and leukemia

Psyllium Seedsuseful as colon cleaner, cleans out compacted pockets on the colon, useful in softening stools (drink lots of water), provides soluble fiber and relieves auto-intoxication

Red Raspberryexcellent for morning sickness in pregnancy, helps prevent miscarriage; strengthens uterine walls prior to giving birth

Rose Hipsrichest source of vitamin C and bioflavinoids; used as an infection fighter; helps with bruises, fevers, physical stress and pollution 

Safflowers neutralizes and helps dissolve uric acid deposits; reduce blood cholesterol; used for production of hydrochloric acid and to help eliminate uric and lactic acid from system

Sagereduces excessive sweating of menopausal hot flashes and night sweats; helps shrink inflamed tissues; improves memory, cleans and heals old ulcers and gum sores

Sarsaparillaeliminates poisons from the blood and purifies they system from infections; useful in rheumatism, gout, stomach and kidney conditions

Saw Palmettorelieves inflammation, rupture and blockage in genito-urinary system; acts specifically on the enlarged prostate, reducing inflammation and pain; promotes weight gain, hormone regulation and breast enlargement

Slippery Elmvaluable for mucus inflammation of lungs, bowels, stomach, kidney and bladder; soothes ulcerated and cancerous stomach 

Spirulinais a complete food and is beneficial for any kind of ailment due to a deficient diet; helps satisfy hunger naturally and balance blood sugar levels; is the most efficient blood, cell and tissue builder;   it is a cholesterol reducer; aids mineral absorption; boosts the immune system and helps remove toxic poisons in the body

St. John's Worthelpful for anxiety and mild depression; has a calming and mood-boosting effect; promotes healing of skin wounds and relieves uterine cramping 

Uva Ursiuseful in diabetes and kidney problems; aids mucus discharges from bladder with pus and blood, piles and hemorrhoids

Valerianan effective sedative and sleep aid; effective in anxiety and nervous irritability; used for epileptic fits and nerve derangement or irritations; excellent for children with measles and scarlet fever

Wild Yameffective for bilious colic, abdominal and intestinal cramps, pains of gallstones, menstrual cramps, arthritic and rheumatic pains; useful in balancing glands and an excellent preventative of miscarriage

Wood Betonycalming to the nerves; as a vascular dilator is excellent for migraine headaches

Yarrowhelpful in cleaning blood of uric acid thereby removing cause of gout; effective in treating hemorrhage of bowels and lungs; lowers fevers, quinine substitute; regulates liver function and pancreas

Yellow Dockexcellent for lymphatic system; helpful for iron deficiency; blood purifier, cleanser, acne, skin eruptions and hives

Yuccareduces inflammation of the joints and has the ability to break up inorganic mineral obstructions and deposits; helps body make cortisone

 

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