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

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

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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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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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Calcium, Choline, Copper, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Potassium, Purgative, Silicon, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, USA, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Cascara Sagrada Bark

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb:  CASCARA SAGRADA BARK Botanical name:  Rhamnus purshiana Origin:  USA Therapeutic actions:  Laxative; Purgative; Tonic Nutrients:  Calcium, Choline, Copper, Essential Fatty Acids, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Silicon, Zinc, Vitamins A, B1, B2 and C Drug interactions: Interacts with Digoxin,Thiazide, Diurectics, Antiarythmics, Digitalis Glycosides and Indomethacin. Description:  One of the best herbs for the entire […]
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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-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, 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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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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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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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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Alterative, Anodyne, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Calcium, Detergent, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Pectoral, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vermifuge, 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)

Black Walnut Hulls (Green)

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Summary: Black walnuts (Juglans nigra) are a type of tree nut said to offer several health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health measures. These nuts contain tannins, a class of substances with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They’re also high in unsaturated fat and protein. Though research does not support the use of black walnut in preventing […]

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Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-venomous, Astringent, Demulcent, Diuretic, Education, Essential Amino Acids, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Laxative, Nutrients, Single Herbs, Styptic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Bistort Root

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Summary: The main active ingredients in bistort are tannins (oligomeric proanthocyanidins, galloyl, and catechol tannins) which are present in very large quantities in the rootstock (15 to 36 percent). In addition, the rootstock contains flavonoids, flobafen (a reddish-brown pigment), starch (ca. 30 percent), calcium (1 percent), sugar and proteins. Laxative anthraquinones, which are often found […]

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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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