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Andrographis Leaf

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Summary: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculate) is a plant native to South Asian countries. It is commonly used in the traditional Indian medicine system, Ayurveda. Andrographis leaf and stem might work by stimulating the immune system. It might also prevent flu viruses from binding to cells in the body.(WebMD)   For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 […]

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Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-leukemic, Anti-microbial, Anti-tumor, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Immuno-stimulant, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions

Anamu

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Summary: Anamu is a perennial herbaceous shrub that’s scientifically known as Petiveria alliacea. It also goes by other names, including tipi, mucura, apacin, guine, and guinea hen weed. While it thrives in tropical climates and is native to the Amazon rainforest, it can grow in various areas, including Central America, the Caribbean, and Southern United […]

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Abortifacient, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Calcium, Cathartic, Cell Proliferant, Cholagogue, Decoagulant, Demulcent, Depurative, Education, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Essential Amino Acids, Herbal Descriptions, Insecticide, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Nutrients, Phosphorus, Potassium, Purgative, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vulnerary

Aloe Vera Leaf

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Summary: There are more than 300 species of the aloe plant, but Aloe barbadensis (aka aloe vera) is the best known and is prized in the health and beauty worlds for its healing properties. The spiky succulent plant grows naturally in dry, tropical climates in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the southern and western parts of […]

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Alterative, Anodyne, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-scorbutic, Aperitive, Calcium, Choline, Copper, Depurative, Diuretic, Education, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Flavonoids, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silica, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B4 (Adenine), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin Complex, Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol-D2), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vitamin K (Phytonadione), Zinc

Alfalfa Leaf

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Summary: Alfalfa leaf is known for its nutritious qualities. This flowering perennial is a member of the pea family and is cultivated worldwide. Medicago sativa has been used as a healthful tonic in American folk herbalism, a culinary food in India, and as digestive support in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Organic alfalfa leaf can be […]

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Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Astringent, Cholagogue, Coagulant, Depurative, Diuretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Flavonoids, Hemostatic, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Nutrients, Silica, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin K (Phytonadione), Vulnerary

Agrimony Leaf

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Summary: The name agrimony comes from the Greek Argemone, which means a plant that is healing to the eyes, although Agrimony isn’t often used in this capacity. Eupetoria is a reference to a king who died in 63 BC and was renowned for his herbal skill and knowledge. It is also called church steeples for […]

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Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Diuretic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypotensive, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic

Abuta

Posted on by Dr. Truman Berst

Summary: Abuta is a woody, climbing rainforest vine with leaves up to 30 cm long. It produces inedible, dark, grape-sized berries. It belongs to the genus Cissampelos, of which thirty to forty species are represented in the tropics. Abuta vine is blackish-brown and tough; when freshly cut it has a waxy luster. Abuta is found […]

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