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Acerola
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Has antioxidant, antifungal, and astringent properties. Helps to support the liver and hydrate the skin. Useful for diarrhea and fever.
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Alfalfa
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Alkalizes and detoxifies the body. Acts as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti fungal. Lowers cholesterol, balances blood sugar and promotes pituitary gland function. Good for anemia, arthritis, ulcers, bleeding- related disorders, and disorders of the bones and joints, digestive system, and skin.
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Aloe
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Acts as an astringent, emollient, anti fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral. Applied topically, heals burns and wounds; and stimulates cell regeneration. Ingested, helps to lower cholesterol, reduces inflammation resulting from radiation therapy, increases blood vessel generation in lower extremities of people with poor circulation, soothes stomach irritation, aids healing, and acts as a laxative. Good for AIDS and for skin and digestive disorders.
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Anise
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Aids digestion, clears mucus from air passages, combats infection, and promotes milk production in nursing mothers. Good for indigestion and for respiratory infections such as sinusitis. Also helpful for menopausal symptoms.
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Aloe
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Acts as an astringent, emollient, anti fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral. Applied topically, heals burns and wounds; and stimulates cell regeneration. Ingested, helps to lower cholesterol, reduces inflammation resulting from radiation therapy, increases blood vessel generation in lower extremities of people with poor circulation, soothes stomach irritation, aids healing, and acts as a laxative. Good for AIDS and for skin and digestive disorders.
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Caution: Should not be taken internally during pregnancy.
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Annato
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Has diuretic, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties. Helps to protect the liver and kidneys. May reduce blood sugar levels. Useful for indigestion, fever, coughs, burns, skin problems, and weight loss.
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Ashwagandha
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Rejuvenates and energizes the nervous system. Helps prevent stress-related disorders and stress-related depletion of vitamin C and cortisol. Increases physical endurance and improves sexual function. Has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects. In laboratory studies, has modulated and stimulated immune function.
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Astragalus
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Acts as a tonic to protect the immune system. Aids adrenal gland function and digestion. Increases metabolism, produces spontaneous sweating, promotes healing, and provides energy to combat fatigue and prolonged stress. Increases stamina. Good for colds, flu, and immune-deficiency related problems, including AIDS, cancer, and tumor. Effective for chronic lung weakness.
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Caution: Should not be taken if fever is present.
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Barberry
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Decreases heart rate, slows breathing, reduces bronchial constriction. Kills bacteria on the skin and stimulates intestinal movement.
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Caution: Should not be used during pregnancy.
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Bayberry
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Acts as a decongestant and astringent. Aids circulation, reduces fever. Helps stop bleeding. Good for circulatory disorders, fever, hypothyroidism, and ulcers. Also good for the eyes and the immune system.
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Caution: Should not be used at high dosages or for prolonged periods. May temporarily irritate sensitive stomachs.
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