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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Summary:   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-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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Alterative, Anthelmintic, Bitter, Calcium, Cathartic, Chlorine, Cholagogue, Copper, Depurative, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Poland, Potassium, Single Herbs, Sodium, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vermifuge, Zinc

Buckthorn Bark

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUCKTHORN BARK Botanical name: Rhamnus frangula Origin: Hungary/Poland Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anthelmintic; Bitter; Cathartic; Cholagogue; Depurative; Diuretic; Emetic; Laxative (the fresh bark is violently purgative); Tonic, Vermifuge. Drug interactions: Interacts with Digoxin and any type of Diuretics. Check with doctor if on Oral Corticosteroids. Nutrients: Buckthorn contains moderate amounts of calcium, phosphorus and […]
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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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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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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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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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Alterative, Antacid, Anthelmintic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pruritic, Anti-rheumatic, Antiseptic, Aperitive, Appetizer, Astringent, Bitter, Blood Purifier, Calcium, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Expectorant, Hepatic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypotensive, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Ophthalmic, Phosphorus, Potassium, Purgative, Refrigerant, Resolvant, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Barberry Root Bark

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Summary: Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry, is a family of shrubs that grow around the world. They’re popular with gardeners for their colorful leaves, but some varieties, especially the Japanese barberry, are considered invasive plants. Barberries have a long history in eastern and western traditional medicine for treating various health issues.(WebMD)   For a […]

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