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| Astragalus (root) | Improves quality of life, strengthens resistance to disease and infection, used to treat autoimmune diseases, Immunostimulant and general tonic, encourages production of white blood cells, reduces swelling and helps drainage of pus, helps lower blood pressure, strengthens stomache, spleen and pancreas, balances high blood sugar levels, inhibits deterioration of liver functions and rehabilitates. |
| Berberis Aquitolium (root) |
Antibacterial, treatment of various infections and parasites, vaginal candida, liver malfunctions, infectious hepatitis, eye infections, relief of ear problems, for acne, excema, psoriasis. Similar in action and contraindications to Golden Seal. |
| Calendula Officinalis (Flowers) |
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| Capsella Bursa-Shepherd’s purse | Stops bleeding, antiseptic for urinary tract, increases contractions of bladder, treatment of excessive bleeding, disperses haemotomas. Not to be used in pregnancy. |
| Carica Papaya (seeds) | Ease and acceleration of digestive process. |
| Caulophyllum halicoides- Blue Cohosh (root) |
Antispasmodic, anti-inflamatory, strengthens womb, eases birth (not to be used during pregnancy until the birth) used to treat rhuematism and ease rheumatic pains. |
| Centella Asiatica- Gotu Cola | Encourages rehabilitation of tissues and skin, and production of collagen and accelerates production of keratin. Antibacterial, antiviral. Treatment of skin diseases, wounds and herpes. |
| Chaparal | Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobic, anti-carcenogenic. Strengthens immune system, expectorant, diuretic, eases respitory tract, fights against caries. |
| Cimicifuga Racemosa- Black Cohosh (root) |
Affects the hypothalamus and hypophesa and helps with problems in reproductive system and during menopause, eases menstrual pains, rheumatic pains and ischius. May improve electrical conductivity of neurotransmitters. |
| Citrus Aurantium- Orange Blossom (flowers) | General calmative, releases tension, eases stress and insomnia, soothes the soul, relaxes the nerves. Antispasmodic. Suitable for treatment of hyper-activity, tics and spasms. |
| Cynara Scolymus Artichoke (leaves) | Encourages production of bile, increases secretion and flow of bile, stimulates the liver and protects it, helps lower cholestrol and fatty deposits in blood, For treatment of liver malfunction, digestion, stomache pains and flatulence. |
| Dioscorea Villosa- Wild Yam (root) | Anti-inflamatory, antispasmodic, treatment of effects of PMS and menopause as an alternative to progesteron. Treatment of inflamation of joints. |
| Echinacea (root) | Immunostimulant, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflamatory, treatment of colds, upper respitory infections such as catarrh, congestion, U.T.I., and herpes. |
| Equisetum Arvemse | Astringent, heals wounds, rich in minerals especially zinc. Helps the body absorb calcium from food. Accelerates healing of fractures/ breaks, treatment of osteoporosis. Strenghtens bones, nails and hair (because of rich mineral content). Treatment of spurs, U.T.I., overexposure of the skin to suns rays. Makes the skin softer, more supple, less coarse for people exposed to chemicals or on certain medications. |
| Eucalyptus Globulus (leaves) |
Antiseptic, expectorant,for upper respitory relief and sore throats, stimulates pancreatic function. |
| Galega Officinalis | Hypoglycaemic, aids breakdown of sugar in blood, increases connection between insulin and membranes, lowers blood sugar level and raises concentration of glycogen in the liver (glycogen in liver = reduces appetite). Increases lactation in nursing mothers. |
| Ganoderma Lucidum Reishi | Immunostimulant, antioxidant, attacks free radicals, antibacterial, antiviral, hypoallergenic, lowers blood pressure, lowers cholestrol levels, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, protects the liver and improves. detoxification. Treatment of bronchitis and shortness of breath,heart disease, hypertension, cancer. General tonic. |
| Ginkgo Biloba (leaves) | Neutralizes free radicals, anti-inflamatory, hypoallergenic, improves peripheral blood circulation, improves blood flow to brain, improves memory and ability to study and concentrate, moderates infectious process, anticoagulant, raises blood pressure. |
| Gishri | Assists breakdown of kidney stones. |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Root Stem) | Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral. Strengthens the spleen, counters toxins in the liver, reduces allergic reactions, reduces stomache acids, helpful for stomache and duodenal ulcers. Treatment of coughs and catarrh, antispasmodic, analgesic. Helps keep boby hydrated. (helps reduce steroid dependency). |
| Gymnema Sylvesre (root and leaves) | Increases production of insulin and accelerates regeneration of B cells in the pancreas. |
| Hamaelis Virginiuna- Witch Hazel (leaves) | Astringent, analgesic, soothes, stops bleeding,strengthens and constricts veins, heals wounds, excessive bleeding, diarrhea, haemorrhoids, varicose veins. |
| Harpagophytum
Procumbens- Devil’s Claw (root) |
Relieves joint and lumbar pain. Anti-inflammatory, eases arthritic pain, and muscular and skeletal related diseases. |
| Hydrastis Canadensis Golden Seal (root) |
Works on mucous membranes and prevents infection. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, for treatment of wounds and ulcers, skin diseases and inflamations, throat infections, sinusitis, bronchal infections, infections of the intestines, stomache and bladder, candida, eye and ear infections.
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| Hypericum perforatum St. John’s Wort (blossoms) |
Antiviral, antidepressant, immunostimulant, strengthens capillaries, treatment of herpes, anemia, anxiety. Strengthens immune system. |
| Juniperus Communis- Juniper Berry (fruit) | Accelerates metabolism, diuretic, eases U.T.I., rheumatic pains, muscle and joint pains and improves blood circulation. |
| Lavandula Officinalis- Lavender (flowers) | Calming, relieves physical and emotional stress, promotes good moods and laughter. Good for treatment of anger, nervous stomache, irritable bowel syndrome and headaches. |
| Lentinula Edodes- Shitaki | Immunostimulant, helps lower levels of cholestrol and fatty deposits in blood, helps lower high blood pressure. Accelerates production of lymphocytes and antibodies and is therefore antibacterial and antiviral. Treatment of candida infections. Recommended as a general tonic and to boost the immune system. |
| Majorana Syriaca | Treatment of colds, sore and infected throats, stomache aches. Improvement of memory and thought process. Antispasmodic, prevents narrowing of respitory tract. Antiseptic, good for treatment of infections and parasites. |
| Matricaria Recutita- Chamomile (Flowers) | Soothing, anti-inflammatory, helps against flatulence, light pain relief, antiseptic, treatment of stomache pains, gastritis, oral infections, various skin lesions. General tonic. |
| Melissa Officinalis (Leaves) |
Soothes central nervous system to treat insomnia, stress, hysteria, hyper-activity, painful spasms. Antiviral. Can cause drowsiness. |
| Mentha Piperita- Peppermint (leaves) | Relief of stomache pain. Helps stop nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence. Pain relief, especially headache. Accelerates secretion of bile, has cooling effect, antiseptic. Treatment of infected mucous membrane in mouth, coughs, colds, sore throats. Antispasmodic, helps reduce fever. |
| Morinda Citriflia- Nono (fruit seeds) | Immunostimulant, accelerates action of T lymphocytes, anti-microbic, anti-inflammatory. General rehabilitation. |
| Myrtus Communis- Myrtle (leaves) | Treatment of intestinal parasites, antibacterial, strengthens hair roots. |
| Ocimum Basilicum (leaves) |
Antibacterial, encourages production of adrenalin and aids metabolism, increases sweating, eases swollen breasts before menstruation, emmenagogue, improves digestion and prevents excess flatulence. |
| Olea Europea Oliva (leaves) |
Helps lower blood pressure, ureaic acid level. Helps lower cholestrol level in the blood. Olive leaves dilate peripheral blood vessels. Has diuretic properties and thus helps lower blood pressure. Antioxidant. |
| Panax Ginseng (root) |
Immunostimulant, stimulates Chi, strengthens spleen and stomche, strengthens lungs in cases of respitory problems, for weakness and loss of appitite, bloating of stomache, chronic diarrhea, prolapsed womb, improves blood flow to brain. Accelerates production of acetyl-choline, increases vitality and reduces fatigue and stress, stimulates thyroid gland and pulse. |
| Passiflora Incarnata | Reduces stress, helps with insomnia, restlessness and irritability. |
| Pomegranet (Peel) |
Contains much pectin and so helps stop diarrhea. Eases gout and inflamed joints. |
| Poria Cocos | Immunostimulant, strengthens the spleen, diuretic, treatment of edemas, excessive catarrh, bloated stomache, insomnia. Antispasmodic, eases pulminary function. |
| Propolis | Antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antivrial, antifungal, anti-parasitic, antioxidant. Helpful in the treatment of internal and external infections and oral diseases. |
| Rosa Canina Rose Hip (hips) |
Astringent, eases intestinal infections, stops diarrhea, helps the body extract and absorb vitamin C from food. Helps in cases of skin irritation and itching. |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis- Rosemary (leaves) | Antibacterial, helps against flatulence, antioxidant, accelerates blood circulation. Acclerates secretion of bile and improves liver and gall bladder function. Treatment of stomache ache, and headaches, especially those caused by low blood pressure. |
| Rubus Idaeus - Raspberry (leaves) | Strengthen muscles of the womb and bladder, help toward a healthy pregnancy and easier birth. Good for infections of the urinary tract. |
| Sailex Alba (Bark) | Anti-inflammatory, reduces fever, increases sweating rich in salicytes, helps against rheumatism. Diuretic, analgesic, and helps contract the prostate. |
| Salvia Officinalis (leaves) | Phyto-estrogen, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral. Reduces sweating, antispasmodic, suitable for menopausal women, throat infections, gum infections, mouth ulcers and sores. Not suitable for pregnant women and nursing mothers. |
| Sambucus Nigra- Sambuc (fruit) | Antiviral, antioxidant, rich in flavonoids. Treatment of colds, coughs and respitory tract infections, ‘flu and throat infections. |
| Swedish Bitter- (11 plants) | Improves detoxification and digestive system, strengthens pancreas and spleen. For stomache cramps, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing. For treatment of sores in mouth and on tongue, toothache, earache. For dizziness, respitory disease and as a general tonic. Especially good for hangovers! |
| Sylibum Marianum (seeds) | Treatment of liver disease, antioxidant, neutralises free radicals, prevents penetration of toxins into liver cells, accelerates regeneration of liver cells, protects liver cells by stabilising their membrane. Treatment of chronic infections of the liver, prevention of liver damage due to anaesthesia, treatment of hepatitis, onset of cirrhosis, improves state of triglycerides in blood. |
| Symphytum Officinalis- Comfrey (root) |
Contains allantoin which helps heal wounds, accelerates regeneration of tissue, encourages healing of fractures. Treatment of gastritis, ulcers, rheumtism, sore throats, infected, bleeding and receeding gums. |
Tabebuia Impetignosa Pau D’Arco (bark) |
Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, immunostimulant. Good for parasitic infections and candida, for parasite caused diseases, mouth nose and throat infections, irritable bowel syndrome, mucous membrane infections, colitis, Chrone’s disease, dysentery, ulcers, cystitis, prostate infections, cervical infections, wounds involving ineffective drainage, excema, feruncles. |
| Taraxacum Officinalis- Dandelion (root) | Improves detoxification of liver and cleanses blood, rehabilitation of liver, gall bladder and spleen functins. Treatment of kidney and urinary tract infections. Diuretic. Treatment of womb. Accelerates emptying of gall bladder and flow of bile to the duodenum, aids digestion, improves digestion in cases of bloating and flatulence. |
| Uncaria Tomentosa- Cats Claw (root peel) | Immunostimulant, antiviral, anti-inflamatory, antioxidant, attacks free radicals, treatment of arthritis, U.T.I, gastritis, ulcers, mastitis, parasitic infections of digestive tract, candida, immune failure, herpes, mononucleosis and CF. |
| Urtica Dioica- Nettle (leaves) |
Diuretic, improves blood circulation, treatment of enlarged spleen, hypoallergenic, treats various skin lesions, cleanses the blood. Strengthens hair roots. |
| Vanilla Planifolia (pods) | Pain relief for joints and bones, muscle relaxant. |
| Verbascum Tapsus (leaves and flowers) | Expectorant, cough repressant, heals wounds and eases itching and irritation. For treatment of bronchitis and upper respitory problems. |
| Verbena Officinalis (leaves) | Relaxant, antispasmodic, diuretic, accelerates metabolism, increases peristaltic movement of muscles, particularly the womb. Increases lactation in nursing mothers |
| Vitex Agnus-Castus (Fruit) | Strengthens reproductive system and has an affect on the endocrine system. Regulates menstruation, PMS and the effects of menopause. Balances the secretion of prolactin, increases lactation in nursing mothers. Treatment of uterine cysts. In men, helps with infections of prostate and enlarged prostate. |
| Zingiber Officinalis Ginger (root stem) |
Anti-inflammatory, relieves stomache pain, stops diarrhea, relieves flatulence and nausea. Increases secretion of bile and digestive juices to improve digestion, sudorific, and general tonic. |
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