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Erva Tostao

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Herb:  ERVA TOSTAO

Botanical name: Boerhavia diffusa 

Origin:  Brazil

Therapeutic actions:  Adaptogenic, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiamebic, Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant, Antihemorrhagic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Liver And Gallbladder Bile Stimulant, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hepatotonic, Hypotensive, Immune Modulator, Antihistamine, Antilithic

Nutrients:  Alkaloids

Drug interactions:  Capoten (captopril),Vasotec (enalapril), Prinivil, Zestril (lisinopril), Lotensin (benazepril), Monopril (fosinopril), Altace (ramipril), Accupril (quinapril), Aceon (perindopril), Mavik (trandolapril), Univasc (moexipril)

Description:  This herb contains key alkaloids which have been documented with immune-modulation effects, which means that it be helpful in adrenal exhaustion.

Internal Use:  It has been used for liver disorders (jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis, anemia, flukes, detoxification, chemical injury, etc.), gallbladder disorders (stones, sluggish function, low bile production, emptying, and detoxification), kidney and urinary tract disorders (stones, nephritis, urethritis, infections, renal insufficiency/injury, menstrual disorders (pain, cramps, excessive bleeding, uterine spasms, water retention), to tone, balance, and strengthen the adrenals (and for adrenal exhaustion and excess cortisol production.

Suggested dosage:  2 ml 1-3 times daily

CAUTION:  It is contraindicated in some heart diseases.

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Dr. Truman Berst

Doc Truman started his training in 1961 with Dr. Norma Myers, Master Herbalist and Dean of Green Shores Herbal College in Vancouver, B.C. Dr. Myers was an Iroquois Native American, and a close friend of Nurse Renee Cassie. Dr. Truman continued his research with Dr. Myers until her death in 1988, when she gave him Power of Attorney to carry on her Christian Ministry of Natural Health Research and Education. He received a BS, Masters, and Ph.D. from Green Shores Herbal College in Ethnobotany and Phytotherapy. He is a graduate Master Herbalist, Chartered Herbalist, and Master of Herbology. He also received his Credentials of Ministry and Bishops Certificate from The Christian Heritage Institute, Florence, Oregon. In the last 62 years, Truman has researched and studied with many of the world’s greatest advocates of natural healing, including Dr. John R. Christopher. He also was the Executive Director of Sales for Nature’s Herbs. He founded Health & Herbs a not-for-profit Unincorporated Private Member Association that is an outreach of Good Shepherd Ministries. Truman is a member of the, American Herb Association, American Botanical Council, and Herb Research Foundation. He has created more than 14,000 natural remedies in the forms of extracts, teas, powders, salves, creams, lotions, capsules and tablets and more.

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