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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Anthelmintic, Anti-coagulant, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Single Herbs, Stimulant, USA

Goldenrod Leaf

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Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlogistic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, China, Diuretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Hemostatic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Single Herbs

Ginseng Root – Tienchi

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Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-periodic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-venomous, Antiseptic, Bitter, Calcium, China, Cholagogue, Digestant, Education, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Mild Laxative, Parasiticide, Phosphorus, Potassium, Refrigerant, Selenium, Sialagogue, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Tonic, USA, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Gentian 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-fungal, Antiseptic, Chest Infections, Cold/Flu, Diarrhea, Education, Essential Oils, Fatigue, Herbal Descriptions, Madagascar, Muscle Pain, Nausea, Rheumatism, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Toothache, Vermifuge, Warts

Clove Bud Oil

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Aromatic Description: Warm, rich, sweet, and spicy. 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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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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Albania, Antiseptic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Calcium, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Hypnotic, Iron, Kidney, Lithontriptic, Magnesium, Manganese, Mucilage, Nephritic, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Poultice, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Spain, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Uva Ursi Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: UVA URSI LEAF Botanical name: Arctostaphylos uva ursi Origin: Spain/Albania Therapeutic actions: Antiseptic; Astringent; Birthing aid; Disinfectant; Diuretic; Hypnotic; Kidney; Lithontriptic; Mucilage; Nephritic; Poultice; Skin; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: Interacts with Acetaminophen with Codeine, Atropine, Cardec […]
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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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Albania, Anodyne, Antiseptic, Aromatic, Calcium, Carminative, Chromium, Croatia, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Rubefacient, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Juniper Berries

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: JUNIPER BERRIES Botanical name: Juniperus communis Origin: Albania/Croatia Therapeutic actions: Antiseptic; Aromatic; Anodyne; Carminative; Decongestant; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Digestive; Emmenagogue; Rubefacient; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug interactions: Interacts with loop and Thiazide diuretics, Spironolactone, Triamterene. Description: […]
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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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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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Anthelmintic, Anti-cholesterolemic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Astringent, Bitter, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Nutrients, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Birch Bark

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Summary: Birch is a tree. The leaves of the tree, which contain lots of vitamin C, are used to make medicine. Birch is used for infections of the urinary tract that affect the kidney, bladder, ureters, and urethra. It is also used as a diuretic to increase urine output. Some people take birch along with […]

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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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Alterative, Anti-hepatotoxic, Anti-venomous, Anti-viral, Antiseptic, Cardio-depressant, Education, Emetic, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Hepatic, Hepatic deobstruent, Herbal Descriptions, Nutrients, Purgative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic

Bhringaraja Root

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Summary: Bhringaraja root (Eclipta prostrata or Eclipta alba), sometimes spelled bhringaraj or bringraj, is renowned as one of the most supportive herbs for hair growth, shine, and luster in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. Although this herb gets a lot of attention for its powerful effect on the hair, its gifts extend far beyond a head of […]

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Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Birthing aid, Education, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Nutrients, Poultice, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Uterine Tonic, Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Beth Root a.k.a Birth Root

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Summary: Beth Root or Bethroot is a perennial herb that is primarily found in North America. It has been used for hundreds of years for its health advantages. It was once coined the “birth root” because it was most commonly used by Native Americans to help during labor.(ZLiving)   For a natural health consultation, call […]

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