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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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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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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-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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Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Bioflavanoids, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Essential Fatty Acids, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Linoleic Acid, Nutrients, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin K (Phytonadione)

Angelica Root

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Summary: Angelica archangelica is an herb that grows up to 250 cm tall. The root, seed, leaf, and fruit have been used historically in Nordic folk medicine. Angelica archangelica contains chemicals that might kill cancer cells and fungus, reduce anxiety, and settle the stomach.(WebMD)   For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: […]

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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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