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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Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Anti-cholesterolemic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tumor, Anti-viral, Antibiotic, Aperient, Blood Purifier, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Hypotensive, Immunesuppressive, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vermifuge

Momordica a.k.a Bitter Melon

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: MOMORDICA a.k.a BITTER MELON Botanical name: Momordica charantia Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Antibiotic; Anti-bacterial; Anti-viral; Anti-cancer; Anti-tumor; Anti-cholesterolemic; Anti-inflammatory; Aperients; Blood purifier; Hypotensive; Immunesuppressive; Vermifuge. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: It has been used for cancer and diabetes. Internal uses: Reduces blood sugar, enhances libido, detoxifies, fights infection, balances hormones, promotes […]
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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

Posted on by Dr. Truman Berst

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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Adaptogen, Anhyrotic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Calcium, Cardiotonic, Choline, Copper, Diuretic, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Febrifuge, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Immuno-stimulant, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Pectoral, Potassium, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Uterine Tonic, Vasodilator, Zinc

Astragalus Root

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Summary: Astragalus root comes from a type of bean. While there are thousands of species, only 2 are primarily used in most supplements. Those are Astragalus membranaceus and mongholicus. Astragalus has been used in ancient Chinese remedies for thousands of years because of all the great benefits that are packed into that tiny root. Even […]

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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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