Alterative, Anti-bacterial, Anti-periodic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Aperient, Astringent, Calcium, Cholagogue, Deobstruent, Detergent, Diuretic, Education, Hemostatic, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Nervine, Ophthalmic, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Tonic, USA, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Goldenseal Root

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Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-Allergen, Anti-bacterial, Anti-convulsive, Anti-fungal, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tumor, Anti-ulcer, Antisecretory, Aphrodisiac, Calcium, Carminative, China, Diaphoretic, Diffusive, Education, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Gastric, Herbal Descriptions, Indonesia, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Pungent, Rubefacient, Selenium, Sialagogue, Single Herbs, Sternutatory, Stimulant, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Ginger Root

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Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-cholesterolemic, Anti-fungal, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Calcium, Carminative, Cholagogue, Depurant, Diaphoretic, Digestant, Diuretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Folate, Fungicide, Herbal Descriptions, Hypertensive, Hypotensive, Immuno-stimulant, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nervine, Parasiticide, Phosphorus, Potassium, Prophylactic, Rubefacient, Selenium, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, USA, Vasodilator, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vulnerary, Zinc

Garlic Bulb

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Anti-bacterial, Anti-cholesterolemic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tumor, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Cardiotonic, China, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Laxative, Sedative, Single Herbs, Tonic

Fo-Ti Root

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Anti-Ecchymotic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Aperient, Bitter, Calcium, Carminative, Education, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stings, Stomachic, USA, Vasodilator, Vermifuge, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Feverfew Leaf

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Anti-bacterial, Anti-depressant, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Arthritis, Cold/Flu, Colitis, Cystitis, Deodorant, Diaphoretic, Education, Essential Oils, Fatigue, Febrifuge, Headache, Herbal Descriptions, Insect Bites, Insect Repellant, Migraine, Minor Infections, Neuralgia, Perspiration, Rheumatism, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vaginitis, Vermifuge

Citronella Oil

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Aromatic Description: Fresh, crisp, sweet and lemony. Caution: For external use only. Do not ingest. For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: truman@herbalhealthreview.com

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Alterative, Anesthetic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-Hemorrhoidal, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Calcium, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Education, Emetic, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Irritant, Magnesium, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Pungent, Rubefacient, Selenium, Sialagogue, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Zinc

Cayenne Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb:  CAYENNE ROOT Botanical name:  Capsicum minimum Origin:  India Therapeutic actions:  Anesthetic; Anti-Hemorrhoidal; Anti-Bacterial; Alterative; Astringent; Antispasmodic; Anti-Rheumatic; Antiseptic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Emetic; Irritant; Pungent; Rubefacient; Sialagogue; Stimulant; Stomachic;:Sudorific; Tonic Nutrients:  Amino Acids, Calcium, Essential Fatty Acids, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E and […]
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Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Aromatic, Calcium, Canada, Carminative, Digestive, Education, Egypt, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Origin, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions

Caraway Seed

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb:  CARAWAY SEED Botanical name:  Carum carvi Origin:  Canada/Egypt Therapeutic actions:  Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Aromatic; Carminative; Digestive; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Galactogogue; Stomachic; Stimulant Nutrients:  Calcium and Iron Drug interactions:  No known drug interactions. Description:  It has been used in dyspepsia and symptoms attending hysteria and other disorders. Internal uses:  The seed is also used in the […]
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Alterative, Anti-cancerous, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-neoplastic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emollient, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Laxative, Origin, Purgative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vulnerary

Violet Leaf, Blue

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: VIOLET (BLUE) LEAF Botanical name: Viola odorata Origin: Hungary Therapeutic actions: Anti-inflammatory; Anti-cancer; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Alterative; Antineoplastic; Anti-pyretic; Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Emollient; Expectorant; Laxative; Purgative; Vulnerary. Description: It has been used in syrups for respiratory conditions including dryness of upper respiratory tract, dry asthma, chronic coughs and sore throat. Internal uses: It […]
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Anodyne, Anti-spasmodic, Calcium, Carminative, Cathartic, Choline, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Herbal Descriptions, Hypnotic, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nervine, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Valerian Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: VALERIAN ROOT Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis Origin: USA/Croatia Therapeutic actions: Antispasmodic; Anodyne; Cathartic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Hypnotic; Nervine; Sedative; Stimulant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, choline, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions. Description: It is known […]
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Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-cholesterolemic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tumor, Antiseptic, Aperient, Astringent, Calcium, Cathartic, China, Cholagogue, Demulcent, Diuretic, Education, Hepatic, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Origin, Peristaltic, Phosphorus, Potassium, Purgative, Selenium, Sialagogue, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Sulfur, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vulnerary, Zinc

Turkey Rhubarb Root a.k.a Rhubarb Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TURKEY RHUBARB ROOT a.k.a RHUBARB Botanical name: Rheum palmatum Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Anti-cholesterolemic; Antiseptic; Anthelmintic;; Antispasmodic;;Anti-tumor; Aperient; Antibilious; Astringent; Cholagogue; Cathartic; Demulcent;; Diuretic; Hepatic; Laxative; Peristaltic;; Purgative; Sialagogue; Stomachic; Tonic; Vulnerary. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sulfur, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, C and E. Description: This herb […]
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Anthelmintic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Aromatherapy, Calcium, Deodorant, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Education, Emmenagogue, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Morocco, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Single Herbs, Spain, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vulnerary, Zinc

Thyme Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: THYME LEAF Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris Origin: Morocco/Spain Therapeutic actions: Anthelmintic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Aromatherapy; Carminative; Deodorant; Diaphoretic; Disinfectant; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Sedative; Tonic; Vulnerary. Nutrients: Amino Acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc , vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions. Description: Thyme is […]
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Abortifacient stimulant, Anthelmintic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-venomous, Carminative, Depurant, Detergent, Diaphoretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Origin, Sedative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vulnerary

Tansy Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TANSY LEAF Botanical name: Tanacetum vulgare Origin: Hungary Therapeutic actions: Anthelmintic; Abortifacient stimulant; Anti-venomous; Antispasmodic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Depurant; Detergent; Emmenagogue; Sedative; Tonic; Vulnerary. Description: Tansy is valuable in exhausting diseases. Internal uses: It may be used to promote menstruation, flatulence, measles, tuberculosis, leprosy, insect, snake bites, hysteria, jaundice, dropsy, kidney weakness, stomach spasms, […]
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Anti-lithic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Calcium, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Lithontriptic, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, South Africa, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Zinc

Buchu Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUCHU LEAF Botanical name: Barosma betulina Origin: S. Africa Therapeutic actions: Anti-lithic; Antiseptic; Astringent; Antispasmodic; Carminative, Diuretic; Diaphoretic; Lithotriptic; Stomachic, Sudorific; Stimulant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, and B3. Drug interactions: Interacts with Loop Diuretics, Spironolactone, Thiazide Diuretics, and Triamterene. Description: Lessons the inflammation […]
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Analgesic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Aperitive, Bitter, Calcium, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Education, Emetic, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Laxative, Magnesium, Origin, Potassium, Purgative, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Therapeutic Actions, Vasodilator, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Boneset Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BONESET LEAF Botanical name: Eupatorium perfoliatum Origin: Hungary Therapeutic actions: Antispasmodic; Analgesic; Anti-pyretic; Aperitive; Bitter; Cholagogue; Diaphoretic; Emetic; Febrifuge; Laxative; Purgative; Stimulant; Vasodilator. Nutrients: Calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and C. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: It acts slowly and persistently and its greatest power is manifested […]
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Abortive, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-parasitic, Anti-spasmodic, Antioxidant, Chile, Digestive Stimulant, Diuretic, Education, Febrifuge, Gastroprotective, Hepatoprotective, Hepatotonic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic, Liver/ Gallbladder Bile Stimulant, Muscle Relaxant, Origin, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Uterine Relaxant, Vasorelaxant, Vermifuge

Boldo

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BOLDO Botanical name: Peumus boldus Origin: Chile Therapeutic actions: Abortive; Antioxidant; Antiparasitic; Antispasmodic; Anti-inflammatory; Digestive stimulant; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Gastroprotective; Hepatoprotective; Hepatotonic; Hypocholesterolemic; Hypoglycemic; Liver and Gallbladder bile stimulant; Muscle relaxant; Platelet aggregation inhibitor; Uterine relaxant; Vasorelaxant; Vermifuge. Drug interactions: Warfarin Description: Mainly used for gallbladder disorders such as stones. Internal uses: It has […]
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Alterative, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-periodic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Calcium, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Manganese, Nervine, Nutrients, Origin, Parasiticide, Relaxant, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, USA, Vermifuge, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vulnerary

Blue Vervain Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BLUE VERVAIN ROOT Botanical name: Verbena hastata Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Analgesic; Anti-inflammatory; Anti-pyretic; Astringent; Anti-periodic; Antispasmodic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Galactogogue; Nervine; Parasiticide; Relaxant; Stimulant; Tonic; Vermifuge; Vulnerary. Nutrients: Calcium, manganese, vitamins C and E. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: A natural tranquilizer and counteracts periodic disorders of […]
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Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Aperient, Astringent, Calcium, Cholagogue, Co-Q10, Diaphoretic, Education, Egypt, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vulnerary

Calendula Flower a.k.a Marigold

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: CALENDULA FLOWER a.k.a MARIGOLD Botanical name: Calendula officinalis Origin:   Egypt Therapeutic actions: Anti-phlogistic; Anti-fungal; Anti-inflammatory; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Aperient; Astringent; Cholagogue; Diaphoretic; Emmenagogue; Skin; Stimulant; Vulnerary; Warts. Nutrients: Calcium, coenzyme Q10, phosphorus, vitamins A, C and E. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: It has been used for the blood and skin both […]
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Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Cardiotonic, China, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Japan, Korea, Origin, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, USA

Butterbur Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUTTERBUR ROOT Botanical name: Petasites hybridus Origin: China, Korea, Japan, USA Therapeutic actions: Anti-spasmodic; anti-inflammatory; cardio tonic; diaphoretic; diuretic; and leaves that function as an analgesic. Drug Interactions: Medications that increase break down of other medications by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inducers) interacts with BUTTERBUR. Some of these medicines include carbamazepine […]
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Anthelmintic, Anti-spasmodic, Birthing aid, Calcium, Diaphoretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Oxytoxic, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, USA, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Zinc

Blue Cohosh Root

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Summary: Blue cohosh is an indigenous North American flowering herb that grows in rich moist soil in wooded areas along the east coast of the U.S. and Canada. It has small yellow-green flowers, blue-hued berries and yellowish roots. Blue cohosh was commonly referred to as “squaw root” because of its use by Native American women […]

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