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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Summary:   For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: doctruman@herbalhealthreview.com

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Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-Allergen, Anti-bacterial, Anti-convulsive, Anti-fungal, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tumor, Anti-ulcer, Antisecretory, Aphrodisiac, Calcium, Carminative, China, Diaphoretic, Diffusive, Education, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Gastric, Herbal Descriptions, Indonesia, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Pungent, Rubefacient, Selenium, Sialagogue, Single Herbs, Sternutatory, Stimulant, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Ginger 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-bacterial, Aromatic, Carminative, Education, Herbal Descriptions, India, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Tonic

Galangal Root

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Summary: Galangal has many of the same qualities as ginger. 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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Anti-cholesterolemic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-tumor, Calcium, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Choline, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Education, Emollient, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, India, Iron, L-lysine, Laxative, Lecithin, Magnesium, Manganese, Mucilaginous, Parasiticide, Phosphorus, Potassium, Restorative, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Tryptophan, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol-D2), Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Fenugreek Seed

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Summary: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant that stands around 2–3 feet (60–90 centimeters) tall. It has green leaves, small white flowers, and pods that contain small, golden-brown seeds. For thousands of years, fenugreek has been used in alternative and Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions and many other diseases. It is also a common […]

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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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Aromatic, Calcium, Carminative, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Cardamom Seed

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb:  CARDAMOM SEED Botanical name:  Elettaria cardamomum Origin:  Guatemala Therapeutic actions:  Aromatic; Stimulant; Carminative; Stomachic; Diuretic Nutrients:  Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Niacin, Folate, Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C Description:  It is seldom used alone. It has been used to check nausea and vomiting and to help in combating digestive ailments. It […]
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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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Anodyne, Anti-spasmodic, Calcium, Carminative, Cathartic, Choline, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Herbal Descriptions, Hypnotic, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nervine, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Valerian Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: VALERIAN ROOT Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis Origin: USA/Croatia Therapeutic actions: Antispasmodic; Anodyne; Cathartic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Hypnotic; Nervine; Sedative; Stimulant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, choline, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions. Description: It is known […]
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Abortifacient, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, China, Demulcent, Diuretic, Education, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Infertility, Origin, Pectoral, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions

Tribulus Fruit

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TRIBULUS FRUIT Botanical name: Tribulus terrestris Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Abortifacient; Alterative; Anthelmintic; Aphrodisiac; Carminative; Demulcent; Diuretic; Galactogogue; Infertility; Pectoral. Description: The different parts of the plant are used for different disorders. Internal uses: It stimulates blood circulation, impotence, nocturnal emissions, gonorrhea, and incontinence of urine, painful urination, and gout and kidney diseases. […]
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Abortifacient stimulant, Anthelmintic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-venomous, Carminative, Depurant, Detergent, Diaphoretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Origin, Sedative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vulnerary

Tansy Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TANSY LEAF Botanical name: Tanacetum vulgare Origin: Hungary Therapeutic actions: Anthelmintic; Abortifacient stimulant; Anti-venomous; Antispasmodic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Depurant; Detergent; Emmenagogue; Sedative; Tonic; Vulnerary. Description: Tansy is valuable in exhausting diseases. Internal uses: It may be used to promote menstruation, flatulence, measles, tuberculosis, leprosy, insect, snake bites, hysteria, jaundice, dropsy, kidney weakness, stomach spasms, […]
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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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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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Adaptogen, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-tussive, Carminative, China, Diaphoretic, Education, Hepatoprotective, Herbal Descriptions, Nutrients, Origin, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol-D2)

Bupleurum Chinensis Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUPLEURUM CHINENSIS ROOT Botanical name: Bupleurum chinesis Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Anti-inflammatory; Hepato-protective; Mild sedative; Anti-pyretic (reduces fever); Analgesic; Adaptogen; Anti-tussive; Diaphoretic; Carminative. Nutrients: Vitamins A, B1, B2, C and D. Drug interactions: Interacts with Interferon. Description: Bupleurum root is bitter and pungent in taste and cooling (anti-inflammatory) in action. It has been […]
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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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Abortifacient, Anodyne, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Hallucinogenic, Herbal Descriptions, India, Odontalgic, Origin, Poland, Sedative, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary

Calamus Root

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Summary: Calamus root, commonly known as sweet flag, has been used by various cultures since biblical times. In the Orient, and in ancient Egypt, the rhizome was thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac, while the Turk’s carried the aromatic rhizome to thwart infectious disease. The Sanskrit Kalamas, the Roman calamus and the Greek Kalamos all […]

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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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Abortifacient, Alterative, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Antiseptic, Appetizer, Aromatic, Astringent, Calcium, Carminative, Cholagogue, Deobstruent, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Discutient, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Errhine, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Insecticide, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Narcotic, Nutrients, Parasiticide, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sialagogue, Silicon, Single Herbs, Sternutatory, Stimulant, Stomachic, Styptic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vulnerary, Zinc

Bayberry Root Bark

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Summary: This evergreen shrub is found in various habitats ranging from New England to Delaware and Maryland in the United States. However, the plant can be successfully cultivated as far north as southern Connecticut and Long Island on the U.S. east coast. It also grows in Bermuda and the Caribbean. Its waxy fruits are a […]

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Abortifacient, Anti-cancerous, Antiseptic, Appetizer, Aromatic, Astringent, Calcium, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Narcotic, Nutrients, Parasiticide, Potassium, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Bay Leaf

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Summary: Bay leaf is the aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in a variety of cuisines around the world. The leaves are typically added whole to soups, stews, sauces, and braised dishes, then removed before serving due […]

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