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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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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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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Anti-cholesterolemic, Anti-rheumatic, Antioxidant, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Education, Hepatic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Iron, Lithontriptic, Magnesium, Nutrients, Potassium, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Artichoke Leaf

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Summary: Although often considered a vegetable, artichokes (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) are a type of thistle. This plant originated in the Mediterranean and has been used for centuries for its potential medicinal properties. Its alleged health benefits include lower blood sugar levels and improved digestion, heart health, and liver health. Artichoke extract, which contains high […]

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