Alterative, Anthelmintic, Bitter, Calcium, Cathartic, Chlorine, Cholagogue, Copper, Depurative, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Poland, Potassium, Single Herbs, Sodium, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vermifuge, Zinc

Buckthorn Bark

Posted on by Dr. Truman Berst
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUCKTHORN BARK Botanical name: Rhamnus frangula Origin: Hungary/Poland Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anthelmintic; Bitter; Cathartic; Cholagogue; Depurative; Diuretic; Emetic; Laxative (the fresh bark is violently purgative); Tonic, Vermifuge. Drug interactions: Interacts with Digoxin and any type of Diuretics. Check with doctor if on Oral Corticosteroids. Nutrients: Buckthorn contains moderate amounts of calcium, phosphorus and […]
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Abortifacient, Anodyne, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Hallucinogenic, Herbal Descriptions, India, Odontalgic, Origin, Poland, Sedative, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary

Calamus Root

Posted on by Dr. Truman Berst

Summary: Calamus root, commonly known as sweet flag, has been used by various cultures since biblical times. In the Orient, and in ancient Egypt, the rhizome was thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac, while the Turk’s carried the aromatic rhizome to thwart infectious disease. The Sanskrit Kalamas, the Roman calamus and the Greek Kalamos all […]

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