ASHWAGANDHA (root) – Used in Ayurvedic medicine for approximately 4,000 years as a tonic in debility & for emaciation. Used to enhance fertility in both men and women & as an aphrodisiac. Has sedative properties & is widely used for inflammation, colds, asthma & many other disorders. Considered an adaptogen. Its autogenic & anti-stress activity is comparable to that of ginseng. Possesses antitumor, antistress, antioxidant, anti-aging, immunomodulatory, hemopoietic, & rejuvenating properties. A general tonic to increase energy, prevent immune system related diseases & provide protection from free radical damage in the liver. Regulates thyroid function & has beneficial effects on the cardiopulmonary system. Considered a tonic, an alterative, an astringent, a nervine & a sedative.
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BUTCHER’S BROOM (root) – Known to improve circulation, relieve constipation & water retention discomfort. Can tighten the circulatory system's veins & strengthen the capillary walls. Enhances blood flow to the brain, legs & hands. Effective in treating chronic venous insufficiency, atherosclerosis, arthritis, rheumatism, hemorrhoids & varicose veins. Known as a mild diuretic & laxative.
CAYENNE (fruit) – A stimulating tonic, carminative, antiseptic, diaphoretic; a carrier herb that, when combined with other herbs, works specifically on the location of the master herbs in a formula. Helps to cleanse the blood, lower cholesterol & triglycerides, & normalize both high & low blood pressure. Rich in antioxidants that may help to protect lung tissue from damage at the cellular level. Helps to thin mucous & move it out of the respiratory tract. Has a metabolic benefit due to its thermogenic heat units.
CLOVE (bud) – Considered the most stimulating & carminative of all aromatic herbs. Helps to reduce nausea & flatulence & stimulate peristalsis. Has properties of a strong germicidal & powerful antiseptic.
GINKGO (leaf) – Acts as a vasodilator, anti-fungal, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, & insecticidal herb. Helps to stabilize the cell membrane & the sodium pump so electrical potentials can be maintained.
HAWTHORN (berry) – High in vitamins, minerals & amino acids. Helps to sooth & relax muscles. Helps to stabilize collagen to protect from free radical damage during inflammation. Acts as a vasodilator & believed to lower blood lipid levels. Considered for the treatment of hyperlipidemia & prevention of atherosclerosis. Shown to increase blood pressure & cognitive functioning in the elderly. Also possesses antioxidant properties. Used as a cardiac tonic, hypotensive, coronary & peripheral vasodilator, antiarrhythmic & anti-sclerotic. Studies have shown beneficial effects on coronary blood flow, blood pressure & heart rate, as well as improved circulation to the extremities.
References Potter’s Herbal Cyclopedia by Elizabeth M. Williamson, BSc., PhD., MRPharmS., FLS, Saffron Walden, The C.W. Daniel Company, LTD, 1998
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HORSE CHESTNUT (seed) – Reported to promote increased blood circulation. Improves tone of vein walls. Helpful for chronic venous insufficiency of varicose veins. Useful in reducing edema, which is swelling caused by excess fluid. Useful in relieving cough, reducing fever, & relieving pain & inflammation associated with arthritis, leg swelling, itching, and skin ulcers.
HORSERADISH (root) – Helps to increase the potency of all other herbs in formulations in order to increase the absorption through the villi of the small intestine. Acts as a potent stimulant of the nervous system, in harmony with the kidneys as a diaphoretic, diuretic & antiseptic. Acts powerfully as a respiratory & urinary stimulant & as a poultice in inflammatory conditions. Also has antibacterial, antiviral, anticarcinogenic & anti-inflammatory properties.
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JUNIPER (berry) – King of the kidneys, it helps to improve digestion and disinfect. The berry also helps to relieve joint problems by promoting uric acid excretion. Increase blood flow. Used primarily for acute & chronic cystitis & rheumatism. Also used as a diuretic, antiseptic, carminative, antioxidant, antifungal & anti-inflammatory.
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RUE (aerial parts) – Used as a diuretic & for pain, including chest, breathing & sciatic. Used to treat worms, coughs, croup, palpitations & headaches. CAUTION: Avoid during pregnancy.
SASSAFRAS (root bark) – An aromatic, stimulant, diaphoretic herb that is useful as a carminative, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-rheumatic, insecticidal & for cardiac therapy.
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YERBA MATE (leaf) – Known to increase energy. Acts as powerful antioxidant & considered to exhibit anti-cancer effects. Known to stimulate the immune system, burn fat, suppress the appetite, cleanse the blood, stimulate digestion, cleanse bowels, strengthen the heart, fight free radicals, enhance memory & relieve pain.
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