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Black Cohosh Root

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Summary: Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa or Cimicifuga racemosa), a member of the buttercup family, is a perennial plant native to North America. Other, mostly historical, names for this herb include snakeroot, black bugbane, rattleweed, macrotys, and rheumatism weed. Black cohosh has a long history of use. Native Americans used it, for example, to treat musculoskeletal […]

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Anti-spasmodic, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Astringent, Calcium, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Inositol, Kidneys, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Sulfur, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Bilberry Fruit a.k.a Huckleberry Fruit

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Summary: Bilberry fruit is closely related to blueberries, native to Europe. Also known as whortleberry, huckleberry, or European blueberries, bilberries are often eaten fresh or made into jam, juices, or pies. Bilberries are also available in powder, juice, or supplement form.(Verywell Health)   For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: truman@herbalhealthreview.com

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Anti-spasmodic, Education, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions

Bambusa Textilis

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Summary: Slender bamboo is a giant, densely leaved, upright bamboo, that grows in a tight clump up to 6 to 10 meters high and 2 meters in width at a fast rate and has a stem size of 3cm. Having elegant leaves that are lanceolate shaped, 9-25 x 1-2.5 cm long, and greenish blue-hued culm […]

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Abortifacient, Anodyne, Anti-parasitic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Calcium, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Expectorant, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Pectoral, Phosphorus, Potassium, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, 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

Anise Seed

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Summary: Anise botanically belongs to the Apiaceae family in the genus Pimpinella and known scientifically as Pimpinella anisum. This little-known anise plant is native to Middle-East and Mediterranean region; probably originated on the fertile plains of the Nile delta in Egypt. Anise is a perennial herbal plant that normally grows up to a height of […]

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Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Bioflavanoids, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Essential Fatty Acids, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Linoleic Acid, Nutrients, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin K (Phytonadione)

Angelica Root

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Summary: Angelica archangelica is an herb that grows up to 250 cm tall. The root, seed, leaf, and fruit have been used historically in Nordic folk medicine. Angelica archangelica contains chemicals that might kill cancer cells and fungus, reduce anxiety, and settle the stomach.(WebMD)   For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: […]

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