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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Alterative, Aperient, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Education, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Single Herbs, Tonic, USA

Fringe Tree Bark

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Summary: Fringe Tree Bark is considered to be one of the most reliable remedies for disorders of the liver and gall bladder. For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: doctruman@herbalhealthreview.com

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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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Adrenal Gland, Anti-rheumatic, Aperient, Bitter, Breastfeeding, Calcium, Canada, Coughs, Demulcent, Depression, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Education, Emollient, Endocrine Glands, Epilepsy, Essential Fatty Acids, Expectorant, Eyes, Febrifuge, Fever, Glandular System, Heart, Heart Issues, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Inflammation, Intestinal Worms, Iron, Itch, Laxative, Lenitive, Magnesium, Mild Sedative, Mouth, Nervous System, Nutrients, Oils, Pectoral, Peritonitis, Phosphorus, Poisoning, Potassium, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Pulmonary Disorders, Ringworm Infection, Scabies, Skin, Skin Disorders, Stimulant, Sudorific, Therapeutic Actions, Throat, Tonic, Ulcers, USA, Vitality, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Borage Oil

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Summary: Borage oil is an adrenal tonic and gland balancer.  For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: truman@herbalhealthreview.com

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Anti-scorbutic, Anti-tumor, Aperient, Blood Purifier, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Hypotensive, Resolvant, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Uterine Tonic, Vermifuge

Dulse

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Dulse

Summary: Dulse has been harvested and consumed for over a thousand years, with early records of use in Scotland, among Christian monks. This rose-colored seaweed is known for its impressive nutrition content and unique flavor.(Dr. Axe)   For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: truman@herbalhealthreview.com

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Acne, Anti-bacterial, Aperient, Bile, Bladder, Blemishes, Blood, Blood Cleanser, Calcium, China, Cholagogue, Cirrhosis, Constipation, Depurative, Detox, Diuretic, Dyspepsia, Eczema, Eczema, Edema, Education, Gallbladder, Gallstones, Gout, Hepatic, Herbal Descriptions, High Blood Pressure, Hungary, Iron, Jaundice, Joints, Kidneys, Laxative, Liver, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Postpartum Depression, Potassium, Pregnancy, Psoriasis, Selenium, Single Herbs, Skin, Skin Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin Eruptions, Stomachic, Tonic, Urinary Disorder, Urinary Tract, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Women’s Health, Zinc

Dandelion Root

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Summary: Although it’s often dismissed as little more than a stubborn lawn weed, dandelion has been used in many forms of traditional medicine for centuries. While Taraxacum officinale is the most common type, many other dandelion species exist. Not only can the leaves, roots, and flower add a pop of color to your plate, but […]

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Acne, Anti-bacterial, Aperient, Bile, Bladder, Blemishes, Blood, Blood Cleanser, Calcium, China, Cholagogue, Cirrhosis, Constipation, Depurative, Detox, Diuretic, Dyspepsia, Eczema, Eczema, Edema, Education, Gallbladder, Gallstones, Gout, Hepatic, Herbal Descriptions, High Blood Pressure, Hungary, Iron, Jaundice, Joints, Kidneys, Laxative, Liver, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Postpartum Depression, Potassium, Pregnancy, Psoriasis, Selenium, Single Herbs, Skin, Skin Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin Eruptions, Stomachic, Tonic, Urinary Disorder, Urinary Tract, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Women’s Health, Zinc

Dandelion Leaf

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Dandelion Leaf

Summary: Although it’s often dismissed as little more than a stubborn lawn weed, dandelion has been used in many forms of traditional medicine for centuries. While Taraxacum officinale is the most common type, many other dandelion species exist. Not only can the leaves, roots, and flower add a pop of color to your plate, but […]

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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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Alterative, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-scorbutic, Antibiotic, Aperient, Blood Purifier, Calcium, Carminative, China, Cholagogue, Chromium, Copper, Demulcent, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Essential Amino Acids, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, USA, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Burdock Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BURDOCK ROOT Botanical name: Arctium lappa Origin: USA/China Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anti-scorbutic; Anti-bacterial; Anti-fungal; Anti-rheumatic; Antibiotic; Anti-phlogistic; Aperient; Blood purifier; Carminative; Cholagogue; Depurative; Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Hypoglycemic; Mild Laxative; Stomachic; Tonic. Nutrients: Amino acids, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug […]
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Anti-rheumatic, Aperient, Bitter, Calcium, Canada, Choline, Demulcent, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Emollient, Essential Fatty Acids, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Iron, Laxative, Lenitive, Magnesium, Nutrients, Origin, Pectoral, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Sudorific, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, USA, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Borage Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BORAGE LEAF Botanical name: Borago officinales Origin: Hungary/Canada/USA Therapeutic actions: Aperient; Anti-rheumatic; Bitter; Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Depurative; mild diuretic; Emollient; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Laxative; Lenitive; Pectoral; Sudorific; mild sedative; Stimulant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, choline, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: […]
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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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Albania, Aperient, Calcium, Chromium, Deobstruent, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vasoconstrictor, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Butcher’s Broom Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUTCHER’S BROOM ROOT Botanical name: Ruscus aculeatus Origin: Albania Therapeutic actions: Aperient; Deobstruent; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Vasoconstrictor. Nutrients: Calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: It has been taken internally in the past in the treatment of […]
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Aperient, Beta Carotene, Calcium, Chelated Minerals, Chlorophyll, DNA, Education, Enzymes, Essential Amino Acids, GLA, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Nutritive, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, RNA, Selenium, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), Zinc

Spirulina a.k.a Blue-Green Algae

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: SPIRULINA a.k.a BLUE-GREEN ALGAE Botanical name: Spirulina platensis Origin: China/USA/India Therapeutic actions: Aperient; Nutritive; Tonic. Nutrients: It has the highest source of beta carotene, vitamin B12 and GLA. It also has protein, chelated minerals, chlorophyll, potassium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, calcium, manganese, vitamins, amino acids, DNA, RNA and enzymes. Drug Interactions: No […]
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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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Aperient, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Laxative, Nutrients, Refrigerant, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Amalaki Fruit a.k.a Amla

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Summary: Amalaki, commonly known as Indian gooseberry or amla, is considered one of the most powerful rejuvenating herbs in Ayurveda. In Sanskrit, Amalaki means “the sustainer” and has traditionally been prescribed to strengthen the immune system and cool the body. What is Ayurveda? Considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science, Ayurveda is a […]

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Aperient, Demulcent, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Laxative, Nutritive, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions

Agar Agar

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Summary: Agar (or Agar Agar), sometimes referred to as kanten, is a gelling agent coming from a South East Asian seaweed. It is used for scientific purposes (in biology for instance), as a filler in paper sizing fabric and as a clarifying agent in brewing. Agar can also be used as a laxative (it’s 80-percent […]

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