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Adaptogen 4H
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Herbs that normalize and restore body functions and increase the body's nonspecific resistance to stress:
Panex ginsing - Korean Ginsing Glycyrrhiza glabra - Licorice Astrogalus mongolicus - Astragalus Schizandra chinense - Schizandra Centella asiatica - gotu cola |
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Alterative 3H
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Also known as blood purifiers. Herbs that gradually restore health and vitality to the body:
Urtica doica - Nettle Arcticum Lappa - Burdock Berberis vulgaris - Barberry Iris Versicola - Blue flap Baptisia tinctora - wild indigo |
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Analgesic/Anodyne 3H
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Substance that relieves pain:
Valeriana off. - Valerian Escholtzia californica - Californian poppy Hypericum perforatum - St Johns wort Agrimona eupatorium - Agrimony Plantago majus Virburum opulus |
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Antacid
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Substances that neutralize excess acid in the stomach and intestinal tract:
Taraxacum off. - Dandelion Filipendula ulmaria - Meadowsweet Foeniculum off. - Fennel Plantago majus - Plantain |
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Anthelmintic
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Herbs that expels or kills worms:
Allium sativum - Garlic Thymus vulgaris - Thyme A. Absinthium - Wormwood Tanacetum parthenium - Feverfew |
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Antibiotic 4H
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Substance that inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria, viruses or amoebas:
Echinacea spp. - Echinacea Allium sativum - Garlic Thymus vulgaris - Thyme Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal Agropyron repens - couch grass |
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Anticatarrhal 3H
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Substances that eliminate or counteract the formation of mucus:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow Tussalago farfara - coltsfoot Verbascum thaspus - Mullein Allium Sativum - Garlic Sambucus nigra - elder flower |
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Anti-inflammatory 4H
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Herbs that reduce inflammation:
Filipendula ulmaria - Meadowsweet Calendula off - Marigold Matricaria recutita - Chamomile Hypericum perforatum - St John's wart Harpogophytum procumbens - Devil's claw |
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Antilithic H2 & 1
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Herbs that prevent or dissolve and discharge urinary and biliary stones and gravel:
Taraxacum off. - Dandelion Galium aparine - Cleavers For gallbladder: Oregan grape |
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Antiphlogistic
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Reduces localized inflammations, itching and swelling.
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Antipyretic 2H
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Cooling herbs used to reduce fevers:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow Eupatorium perfoliatum - boneset |
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Antiseptic 3H
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Substances that can be applied to the skin to prevent the growth of bacteria:
Hydrastiscanadensis - Goldenseal Calendula off. - Marigold Allium savativum - Garlic Rheum palmatum Lavendula off. Rubus idaeus |
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Antispasmodic 2H
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Herbs that prevent or relax muscle spasms:
Valeriana off. - Valerian Lobelia inflata - Lobelia |
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Aphrodisiac
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Substances used to improve sexual potency and power: damiana, saw palmetto, ginseng, sarsaparilla, kava kava and burdock.
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Aromatic
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A pleasant smelling and tasting herb that stimulates the gastro-intestinal system, and improves the taste of medicines and foods: lavender, peppermint, angelica, cinnamon, dill, citrus peel.
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Astringent
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Herb causing constriction of tissues:
Punella vulgaris Qurcus robur Hamamelus virginiana Rubus Ideaus Urtica Dioica |
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Bitter 2H
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Stimulates gastric function and aids the liver to detox;
Taraxacum off - Dandelion Gentiana lutea - Yellow Gentian Berberis vulgaris Cynara scolymus Stachys betonica |
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Carminative
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Promotes digestion, expels gas, and relieves gripping, promotes peristalsis:
Mentha x peperita - Peppermint Matricaria Recutita - Chamomile Zingiber off - ginger Valariana off Filipendula ulmaria |
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Cholagogue 3H
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Herbs taken to promote the flow and discharge of bile into the small intestine:
Taraxacum off - Dandelion Mahonia aquifolium/ Berberis aquifolium - Oregan grape Prunella vulgaris Carrduss marianus Curcuma longa Rumex crispus |
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Demulcent 3 H
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Soothing substances taken internally that protect and sooth the digestive tract. They trigger reflex mechanisms that travel through the spinal nerves effectively reducing inflammation and irritation in the respiratory and urinary systems:
Zea mays - Cornsilk Althea off. - Marshmallow Ulmus fulva - Slippery Elm Agropyrons repens Plantago majus |
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Diaphoretic
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Substances that promote perspiration:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow Sambucus nigra - Elder Zingiber Off. - Ginger |
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Diuretic
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Substances that increases the flow of urine:
Taraxacum off - Dandelion Arctostaphylos uva ursi Galium Aperine - Cleavers Crataegus oxyacantha thull. Urtica dioica |
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Emetic 2H
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Substances that induce vomiting and causing the stomach to empty:
Lobelia inflata - Lobelia Inula helinium - Elecampane |
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Emmenagogue
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Herbs that promote menstruation:
Cimicifuga racemosa - Black Cohosh Verbena off - Vervain Calendula off. Leonurus cardiaca Vitex agnus castus |
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Emollients
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Substances that sooth and soften the skin: marshmallow, comfrey root, slippery elm, chickweed, plantain.
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Expectorant
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Herbs that help expel mucus from the lungs and throat.
Pulmonaria officinalis Lobelia inflata Grindelia camporum Inula helenium Marrubium vulgare Allium sativum Cetraria islandica Verbascum thapsus |
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Stimulating expectorant
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Herbs that stimulate the nerves and muscles of the respiratory system to manifest a cough, example is elecampane.
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Relaxing expectorant
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Herbs that reduce tension in lung tissue, often easing tightness, allowing natural coughing and flow of mucus to occur, example is coltsfoot, licorice, hyssop.
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Amphoteric expectorant 4H
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Herbs that stimulate or relax the respiratory systems, using the body's choice which is necessary:
Lobelia inflata - Lobelia Allium sativum - Garlic Sambuscus nigra - Elder Verbascum thapsus - Mullein |
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Febrifuge
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Herbs that assist the body in reducing fevers:
Melissa off. Sambucus |
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Galactogogue
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Substance that increase the secretion of milk:
Petroselinum crispum Urtica dioica |
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Hemostatic
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Herbs that are internal astringents that arrest internal hemorrhaging:
Capsicum annum - Cayenne Panex pseudoginsing Capsella bursa-pastoris Prunella vulgaris Trillium erectum Agrimony Eupatoria |
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Hepatic
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Herbs that strengthen and tone the liver:
Carduus marianum - Milkthistle Hydrastis canadensis - goldenseal Rumex crispus - Yellow Dock Rosemary Cynara Scolymus |
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Hypnotic
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Herbs that have a powerful relaxant and sedative action, and help induce sleep:
Valeriana off - Valerian Humulus lupulus - Hops Escholtzia californica Passiflora incarnata |
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Hypotensive
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Herbs that reduce elevated blood pressure:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow Allium sativum - Garlic Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn Berry Viburnum opulus Tilia europa/ cordata |
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Laxative
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Substances that stimulate bowel movement: cascara sagrada, yellow dock,
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Lymphatic
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Herbs that support the health and activity of the lymphatic system:
Galium aparine - cleaver Calendula off - Margold Echinacea spp. - Echinacea |
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Nervine
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Herbs that calm nervous tension and nourish the nerves: chamomile, hops, oats, scullcap, St. John's wort.
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Oxytocic
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Substances that stimulate uterine contractions to assist and induce labor: black and blue cohosh, uva ursi.
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Pectoral
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Herbs that generally strengthen and heal the respiratory system:
Inula helinium - elecampane verbascum thapsus - mullein. |
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Rubefacient
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Substances that increase the flow of blood to the surface of the skin and produce redness. They draw inflammation and congestions from deeper areas: nettle, mustard seed, cayenne, horseradish, black pepper, pine and thyme oil.
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Sedative
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Herbs that quiet the nervous system: valerian, scullcap, passion flower, wood betony, chamomile, catnip.
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Sialogogue
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Herbs that promote the secretion and flow of saliva: echinacea, black pepper, cayenne, ginger, licorice.
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Stimulants
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Herbs that increase the energy of the body, quicken circulation, break up obstructions and congestion: cayenne, ginger, horseradish, mustard, wormwood.
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Styptic
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Herbs that arrest or reduce external bleeding due to astringent action on blood vessels: yarrow, horsetail, cayenne, plantain.
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Tonic
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Herbs that stimulate nutrition by improving the assimilation of essential nutrients by the organs, they improve systemic tone giving increased vigor, energy and strength to the tissues of either specific organs or to the whole body. Most tonics have an affinity for a particular system.
Nerve tonics: skullcap, lobelia, valerian, oats. Heart tonics: hawthorn, ginseng, motherwort. Stomach tonics: agrimony, elecampane, gentain. Liver tonics: dandelion, sassafras, cascara. Biliary tonics: Oregon grape, goldenseal, rhubarb, parsley, wild yam. Sexual tonics: damiana, ginseng, dong quai, burdock, licorice. |
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Vasodilator
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Herbs that expand blood vessels and allow increased circulation:
Achillea millifolium ginkgo biloba, Allium Sativum Tanacetum partenium - feverfew, Crataegus oxyacantha ginger, cayenne. |
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Vulnerary
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Herbs that help the body to heal wounds by promoting cell growth and repair: comfrey, calendula, chickweed, St. John's wort, marshmallow, aloe vera, rosemary, thyme and slippery elm.
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Sudorific
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same as diaphoretic
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Anti Viral
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inhibits a virus
echinacea hypericum sambucus nigra |
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Aperient
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Mild Laxitive
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Antifungal
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Destroys or preventing growth of fungi
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Antibacterial
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destroying or stopping the growth of bacteria
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Spasmolytic
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Anti spasmotic, muscle relaxent
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Channels of Elimination 6
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Skin
Liver Kidneys Lungs Intestinal Conjestion/ toxicity Lymphatic |
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Skin S/S 7
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• Redness/ Rash
• Flaky/ Oily • Dry/ Puffy • Itching • Oozing • Odour • Spots |
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Skin Herbs
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• Arctium lappa – Burdock: Strong herb that can cause aggravation
• Calendula off. – Marigold • Matricaria recutita – German Chamomile • Viola tricolor – Pansy, Heartsease: can help emotionally as well, Anti Inflamatory • Aloe vera – Aloe Vera • Symphytum off. – Comfrey • Stellaria media – Chickweed : Dry Flaky conditions eczema, cream or internal |
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Liver S/S 8
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• Yellow Skin
• Headaches • Oedema • Skin Problems • Difficult Digestion – Fats • Irritable/ Angry -TCM • Groggy, hungover, tired, cloudy mind • Halitosis/ Heavy Coated Tongue, Sour taste – mainly stomach but can be a sign of Liver imbalance |
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Liver Herbs
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• Carduss Marianum – Milkthistle
• Cynara Scolymus - Artichoke • Taraxacum off. – Dandelion |
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Kidney S/S 7
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• UTI’s
• Fear – TCM • Kidney Stones • Proteinuria – all the urea’s • Frequent Urination • Colour/ Pain/ Odour • High Blood Pressure |
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Kidney Herbs
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• Arctostaphylos uva ursi – Bearberry
• Solidago virgaurea – Golden Rod • Zea mays – Cornsilk • Achillea millefolium – Yarrow • Taraxacum off. – Dandelion • Petroselinum crispum – Parsley |
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Lung S/S 8
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• TCM – Close connection with lungs and skin
• TCM - Grief / Sadness • Coughing • Phlegm • Shallow Breathing • Asthmatic conditions • Skin problems exp in children • Frequent Colds & Coughs |
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Lung Herbs
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• Thymus vulgere – Thyme
• Plantago major – Plantain • Plantago lanceolata –Plantain • Innula helenium – elecampane: very nourishing • Salvia off. – Sage • Verbascum thapsus – Mullein • Lobelia inflata – Lobelia: Schedule 3 Herb, restricted use |
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Intestinal Conjestion/ Toxicity S/S 7
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• Consipation
• Diarrhoea • Bleeding – Red Flag • Allergies • Altered Bowel Movements • Sluggish/ Fatigue probably more liver • Skin Problems |
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Intestinal Conjection/ Toxicity
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• Aloe vera – Aloe Vera
• Matricaria recutita – German Chamomile: IBS Altered Bowel movement • Taraxacum off. – Dandelion • Ulmus fulva – Slippery Elm • Filupendula Ulmara – Meadowsweet • Casia senna – Senna • Cascara sagrada – Cascara • Rheum Palshiana – Rhubarb |
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Lymphatic System S/S 6
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• Lymph node swelling / tenderness
• Fluid retention • Skin Problems • Tonsils, adanods, chronic tonsillitis • Allergies/ Sensitivities • Frequent colds, mucus/ congestion |
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Lymphatic System Herbs
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• Gallium aperine – Cleavers
• Echinacea spp. – Echinacea • Calendula off. – Marigold • Trifolium pratense – Red Clover: specific for encapsulated cysts • Viola Oborata – hhh • Iris versicolor – blue flag: strong alterative, liver & gallbladder |
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Dr Christhopers Bowel Tonic
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• Berberis vulgaris – anti microbial, cholegogue/retic
• Rhamnus purshiana – cleanse, laxative, tonic effect on bowel, tonic effect on liver • Lobelia inflata – Schdule 3 herb, Dr Christopher called it a thinking herb – gave the other herbs direction, High dosage emetic, anti spasmodic • Rheum palmatum – strong laxative, contraindicated for long term use, Bitter/ Sour – Yellow/ Bile colour • Hydrastis Canadensis – Goldenseal, tonic for mucus membranes throughout the body, anti microbial, cold energy – use in hot conditions, • Capsicum minima – anti spasmodic, anti inflammatory, cox inhibitor, stimulating • Foeniculum vulgare – anti spasmodic • Zingiber off. – Ginger, warming, helps to digest, brings things together, makes the formula work better |
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Cholagogue
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Bile Stimulant – increases the volume and flow of bile from the gallbladder through a contracting motion, increases the release of stored bile from the gallbladder. Carduss Marianum, Curcuma longa
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Choleretic
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stimulates or increases the production of bile by the liver Carduss Marianum, Curcuma longa
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Hepatic
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strengthens and tones the liver, improves liver function, causing a healthier bile production and a natural laxative action within the bowel. Carduss Marianum
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Hepatoprotective
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helps protect the liver from damage by toxins, chemicals or other disease processes. Protects hepatocytes from toxin damage Carduss Marianum
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Hepatotonic
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tonic to the liver to normalise liver enzymes and function
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Hepatotrophorestorative
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restores the integrity of the liver tissue Cynara scolymus
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Hypocholesterolemic
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reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood Cynara Scolymus
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