Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Digestive, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, India, Refrigerant, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Tonic

Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf

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Anti-bacterial, Anti-tumor, Antioxidant, Astringent, Calcium, Cardiotonic, China, Diuretic, Education, Essential Amino Acids, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Single Herbs, Stimulant, USA, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Green Tea Leaf

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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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Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Anti-fungal, Astringent, Calcium, China, Digestive, Education, Essential Amino Acids, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Infertility, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Ophthalmic, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Single Herbs, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Ginkgo Leaf

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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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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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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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Astringent, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Nervine, Origin, Relaxant, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, USA

Gravel Root a.k.a Queen of the Meadow

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: GRAVEL ROOT a.k.a QUEEN OF THE MEADOW Botanical name: Eupatorium purpureum Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Astringent; Diuretic; Nervine; Relaxant; Stimulant; Tonic. Description: Its main use is to treat urinary infections and stones/gravel. Internal uses: Used by the native American Indians as a diaphoretic to induce perspiration and break a fever. It is toning […]
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Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-dandruff, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Astringent, Bulgaria, Calcium, Copper, Croatia, Diuretic, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Galactogogue, Hemostatic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Single Herbs, Stings, Sulfur, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Zinc

Nettle Root

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Summary: Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) is a wild herbaceous perennial blooming plant that is commonly known as stinging nettle. It’s a common, multi-purpose crop that’s sometimes overlooked. Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America are all home to stinging nettle. It is a plant that’s edible and has nutritional and medicinal properties. Young leaves […]

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Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-dandruff, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Astringent, Bulgaria, Calcium, Copper, Croatia, Diuretic, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Galactogogue, Hemostatic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Single Herbs, Stings, Sulfur, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Zinc

Nettle Leaf

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Summary: Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) is a wild herbaceous perennial blooming plant that is commonly known as stinging nettle. It’s a common, multi-purpose crop that’s sometimes overlooked. Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America are all home to stinging nettle. It is a plant that’s edible and has nutritional and medicinal properties. Young leaves […]

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Anti-dandruff, Antithyroid, Astringent, Bitter, Calcium, Cardiac, China, Diuretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Hemostatic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Narcotic, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Bugleweed

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUGLEWEED Botanical name: Lycopus virginicus Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Anti-dandruff; Antithyroid; Astringent; Bitter; Cardiac; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Hemostatic; Hypoglycemic; Narcotic; Sedative; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A and C. Drug interactions: Interacts with thyroid hormones. Description: It has been used to treat an overactive thyroid gland and the racing heartbeat that often accompanies […]
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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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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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Anthelmintic, Astringent, Calcium, Cathartic, Cholagogue, Education, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Nervine, Nutrients, Odontalgic, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Tonic, USA, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B15 (Pangamic Acid), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin P (Flavonoids), Zinc

Butternut Bark

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUTTERNUT BARK Botanical name: Juglan cinerea Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Astringent; Anthelmintic; Cathartic; Cholagogue; Febrifuge; Laxative; Nervine; Odontalgic; Stomachic; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B15, C and P. Drug Interactions: No known interactions. Description: Butternut was used by various native North […]
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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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Antioxidant, Astringent, Beta Carotene, Education, Galactaphyga, Herbal Descriptions, Nutrients, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Blueberry Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BLUEBERRY LEAF Botanical name: Vaccinium species Origin: Europe Therapeutic actions: Astringent; Antioxidant; Galactaphyga. Nutrients: Beta-carotene, vitamins A, C and E. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: The astringent effect is soothing to sore throats and helpful for diarrhea. Internal uses: It has been able to reduce inflammation and nourish the bladder, pancreas, […]
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Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-periodic, Anti-pyretic, Aperitive, Astringent, Bitter, Calcium, Carminative, Cholagogue, Contraceptive, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Essential Fatty Acids, Febrifuge, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Hormonal, Intoxicant, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nervine, Nutrients, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Blessed Thistle Leaf

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Summary: Blessed Thistle is said to have obtained its name from its wonderful reputation as a heal all, even purported to cure the plague during the Middle Ages. According to the herbalist Steven Horne, thistles are warrior plants by nature – they are difficult to eradicate, hard to dig up and resistant to herbicides. However, […]

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