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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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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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-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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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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Asthma, Ayurvedic, Detox, Education, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Liver, Muscle-Tonic, Muscles, Nervine, Nervous System, Sedative, Single Herbs, Vata

Dashamoola

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Summary: Dashamoola, as the name signifies is the potent concoction of ten dried roots of ten different plants, which have been widely used in Ayurveda since ages due to its amazing health benefits.  It possesses those qualities that work in tandem for effectively offering ultimate remedies for numerous health conditions, especially the ones related to […]

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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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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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Alterative, Cathartic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Laxative, Origin, Purgative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, USA

Stillingia a.k.a Queen’s Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: STILLINGIA ROOT a.k.a QUEEN’S ROOT Botanical name: Stillingia sylvatica Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Diuretic; Expectorant; Laxative; Cathartic (higher doses); Cholagogue; Emetic; Purgative. Description: It is a blood purifier and cleanser especially for treating digestive disorders. Internal uses: It has been beneficial for chronic bronchitis and laryngitis. It is also especially been useful […]
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Alterative, Anti-tussive, Calcium, Canada, Demulcent, Education, Emollient, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Iodine, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Mucilant, Nutrients, Nutritive, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Irish Moss Seaweed

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: IRISH MOSS SEAWEED Botanical name: Chondrus crispus Origin: Canada Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anti-tussive; Emollient; Mild Laxative; Mucilant; Nutritive; Demulcent; Relaxing expectorant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Description: Irish Moss is a seaweed. This is a nourishing food for those recovering from […]
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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, 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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Cathartic, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Odontalgic, Rubefacient, Sedative, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic

Bloodroot

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Summary: With the scientific name Sanguinaria canadensis, this flowering plant can be found throughout the northeastern United States and some parts of Nova Scotia. The plant had been used by Native Americans for generations in its natural form and formed an important part of herbal medicine. You may not recognize the name bloodroot right away, but depending on […]

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Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Antidote, Astringent, Birthing aid, Calcium, Cardiotonic, Chromium, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Hypnotic, Hypoglycemic, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vasodilator, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin K (Phytonadione), Zinc

Black Cohosh Root

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Summary: Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa or Cimicifuga racemosa), a member of the buttercup family, is a perennial plant native to North America. Other, mostly historical, names for this herb include snakeroot, black bugbane, rattleweed, macrotys, and rheumatism weed. Black cohosh has a long history of use. Native Americans used it, for example, to treat musculoskeletal […]

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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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Adaptogen, Anti-cancerous, Anti-inflammatory, Beta Carotene, Carminative, Demulcent, Digestive, Diuretic, DNA, Education, Emollient, Enzymes, Essential Amino Acids, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Lenitive, Nutrients, Nutritive, Poultice, RNA, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Super Green Foods, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin Complex

Barley Grass

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Summary: Barley grass is a common ingredient at juice shops and health stores, frequently appearing alongside other greens like kale, spinach, and wheatgrass. It’s often dubbed a superfood and used as a supplement to boost weight loss, enhance immune function, and support overall health.(Healthline)   For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: […]

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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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Anodyne, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-scorbutic, Antiseptic, Balsamic, Cathartic, Counter-irritant, Demulcent, Diuretic, Education, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Nephritic, Nutrients, Nutritive, Peristaltic, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin Complex, Vulnerary

Balm of Gilead Buds

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Summary: A medium-sized tree, usually 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) tall, poplar has a straight trunk with bark that acquires deep diamond-pattern ridges in older trees. The winter buds are the largest, most aromatic, and most sticky-resinous of the deciduous trees. These buds are about 1 inch (2.5 cm.) long, pointed, and […]

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Anti-spasmodic, Education, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions

Bambusa Textilis

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Summary: Slender bamboo is a giant, densely leaved, upright bamboo, that grows in a tight clump up to 6 to 10 meters high and 2 meters in width at a fast rate and has a stem size of 3cm. Having elegant leaves that are lanceolate shaped, 9-25 x 1-2.5 cm long, and greenish blue-hued culm […]

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