Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Anti-cholesterolemic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tumor, Anti-viral, Antibiotic, Aperient, Blood Purifier, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Hypotensive, Immunesuppressive, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vermifuge

Momordica a.k.a Bitter Melon

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: MOMORDICA a.k.a BITTER MELON Botanical name: Momordica charantia Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Antibiotic; Anti-bacterial; Anti-viral; Anti-cancer; Anti-tumor; Anti-cholesterolemic; Anti-inflammatory; Aperients; Blood purifier; Hypotensive; Immunesuppressive; Vermifuge. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: It has been used for cancer and diabetes. Internal uses: Reduces blood sugar, enhances libido, detoxifies, fights infection, balances hormones, promotes […]
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Abortifacient, Alterative, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Antiseptic, Appetizer, Aromatic, Astringent, Calcium, Carminative, Cholagogue, Deobstruent, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Discutient, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Errhine, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Insecticide, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Narcotic, Nutrients, Parasiticide, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sialagogue, Silicon, Single Herbs, Sternutatory, Stimulant, Stomachic, Styptic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vulnerary, Zinc

Bayberry Root Bark

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Summary: This evergreen shrub is found in various habitats ranging from New England to Delaware and Maryland in the United States. However, the plant can be successfully cultivated as far north as southern Connecticut and Long Island on the U.S. east coast. It also grows in Bermuda and the Caribbean. Its waxy fruits are a […]

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Alterative, Antacid, Anthelmintic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pruritic, Anti-rheumatic, Antiseptic, Aperitive, Appetizer, Astringent, Bitter, Blood Purifier, Calcium, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Expectorant, Hepatic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypotensive, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Ophthalmic, Phosphorus, Potassium, Purgative, Refrigerant, Resolvant, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Barberry Root Bark

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Summary: Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry, is a family of shrubs that grow around the world. They’re popular with gardeners for their colorful leaves, but some varieties, especially the Japanese barberry, are considered invasive plants. Barberries have a long history in eastern and western traditional medicine for treating various health issues.(WebMD)   For a […]

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Adaptogen, Anhyrotic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Calcium, Cardiotonic, Choline, Copper, Diuretic, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Immuno-stimulant, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Pectoral, Potassium, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Uterine Tonic, Vasodilator, Zinc

Astragalus Root

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Summary: Astragalus root comes from a type of bean. While there are thousands of species, only 2 are primarily used in most supplements. Those are Astragalus membranaceus and mongholicus. Astragalus has been used in ancient Chinese remedies for thousands of years because of all the great benefits that are packed into that tiny root. Even […]

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Adaptogen, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Anti-convulsive, Anti-depressant, Anti-toxic, Antioxidant, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Calcium, Cardio protective, Choline, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Education, Essential Amino Acids, Flavonoids, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Nervine, Nutrients, Sedative, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic

Ashwagandha Root a.k.a Winter Cherry

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Summary: Ashwagandha has been known in Ayurvedic medicine for its powerful healing properties and has been used for healing ailments since ancient times. Native to India and western Asia, ashwagandha, also known as poison gooseberry, Indian ginseng, and winter cherry, is a member of the nightshade family. Its name, translated from Sanskrit, means “horse smell” […]

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Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-leukemic, Anti-microbial, Anti-tumor, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Immuno-stimulant, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions

Anamu

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Summary: Anamu is a perennial herbaceous shrub that’s scientifically known as Petiveria alliacea. It also goes by other names, including tipi, mucura, apacin, guine, and guinea hen weed. While it thrives in tropical climates and is native to the Amazon rainforest, it can grow in various areas, including Central America, the Caribbean, and Southern United […]

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Abortifacient, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Calcium, Cathartic, Cell Proliferant, Cholagogue, Decoagulant, Demulcent, Depurative, Education, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Essential Amino Acids, Herbal Descriptions, Insecticide, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Nutrients, Phosphorus, Potassium, Purgative, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vulnerary

Aloe Vera Leaf

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Summary: There are more than 300 species of the aloe plant, but Aloe barbadensis (aka aloe vera) is the best known and is prized in the health and beauty worlds for its healing properties. The spiky succulent plant grows naturally in dry, tropical climates in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the southern and western parts of […]

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