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NAME	PARTS USED	CHARACTERISTICS
ALOE VERA Aloe Barbadensis	Inner Gel of Plant	Said to be useful in treating certainintestinal disorders including stomach ulcers. Helps improve absorption of nutrients. Gentle laxative.
BLACK COHOSH Cimicifuga Racemosa	Root	Has been used as a relaxant, antispasmodic and sedative. Also used in cases of rheumatism, neuralgias, and painful menstruation.
CAYENNE Capsicum Annum	Seeds	Can be used as a gargle to treat sore throat and hoarseness. Reduces nausea from sea sickness and relieves symptoms of rheumatism and inflammatory ailments.
CHAMOMILE Anthemis Nobilis	Flowers of Plant	Known to be an effective remedy for menstrual discomfort and associated symptoms. Gentle sedative, helpful in treating insomnia.
CHAPPARAL Larria Mexicana	Crushed Fresh Leaves	Used by the Indians as a topical application to help heal wounds, sores and bites.
CHICKWEED Stellaria Media	Herb	Relief for symptoms of bronchitis, coughs, colds, inflammation. Also used as a laxative.
COMFREY Symphytum Officinale	Root	Relieves chest congestion. External application useful in healing skin injuries.
CORNSILK Stigmata Maydis	Dried Corn Silk	Useful as a diuretic, cardiac stimulant. Remedy for kidney and bladder troubles.
DONG QUAI	Root

Popular Chinese herb to improve mental acuity and help relieve symptoms of daily stress and mental fatigue. Especially soothing for women's PMS ailments.DANDELION ROOT

Taraxacum OfficinaleRootHas been used to fight anemia because it contains Iron, Calcium and trace minerals. An ideal laxative, it is also helpful in treating poor circulation, bowel inflammation and stomach disorders.DEVIL'S CLAW

Harpagophytum ProcumbensTuberRelief for symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism. Anti-inflammatory effect.ECHINACEA Root Helps stimulate glandular organs such as the kidneys to function more efficiently. Has been used by herbalists to fight infection, detoxify and stimulate healing. Also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.EYEBRIGHT

Euphrasia OfficinalisHerbUsed to treat jaundice, loss of memory and vertigo. Topically, has been used to relieve conjunctivitis (pink eye).FENNEL SEED

Foeniculum VulgareSeedsHelps decrease the appetite so it has been used for weight-loss. Aids acid stomach, intestinal gas and gastric troubles.FO-TI

Polygonum MultiflorumRootActs as an effective diuretic. Excellent nourishment for the blood. Also has been used to help improve memory and treat mental depression.GINGER

Zingiber OfficinaleRootstockEases the effect of a cold and soothes sore throat. Said to be very effective in preventing symptoms of motion sickness.GINKGO BILOBALeaf ExtractUsed extensively in Europe to treat a variety of ailments...short term memory loss, mild depression, vertigo. Helps increase blood circulation to the brain and has positive effect on mental performance.GINSENG

Ponax Quinque FoliusRootA demulcent, it is helpful for coughs, colds and chest congestion. Reduces symptoms of feverish and inflammatory illness and can help relieve nausea and vomiting.GOLDEN SEAL

Hydrastis CanadenisRootHelps decrease nausea. Excellent remedy for colds, stomach and liver troubles. Also has been used as a laxative. May be used externally as a soothing eyewash and to trest pyorrhea.GOTU-KOLA

Cantella AsiaticaHerbAccelerates healing of bruises and abscesses. Acts as a sedative and diuretic. Also claimed to energize brain cells and relieve tensions.HAWTHORN

Crataegus OxyacanthaBerriesProvides nutritive support to the heart and circulatory system. Stimulates increased enzyme metabolism in the heart muscle. Improves oxygen utilization.JUNIPER

Juniperus CommunisBerriesExcellent for kidney and bladder difficulties. Also effective in relieving flatulence and gastric afflictions.LICORICE

Glyeyrrhiza GlabraRootActs as a soothing remedy for aggravation in the upper respiratory tract. Also used to heal ulcers, inhibit the growth of harmful viruses and has the ability to stimulate the adrenal glands.PARSLEY

Petroselinum SatirumLeaves, Roots, SeedsAn excellent diuretic. Valuable in treating gall bladder problems. High Iron content makes it valuable in preventing anemia. Also has been used to treat menstrual problems, asthma, coughs and indigestion.PAU D'ARCOInner BarkPopular herb from South America used primarily to fight infection and to strengthen the immune system.PEPPERMINT

Mentha PiperitaLeaf ExtractThe best known herbal remedy for stomach problems. Used for treating indigestion, intestinal gas and to inhibit diarrhea.RED CLOVER

Trifolium PratenseBlossomsExcellent for bronchial congestion. Relaxing to nerves and entire system. Externally, Red Clover is valuable in treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, shingles and acne.SARSAPARILLA

Smilax Officinalis Root Used extensively in China for a variety of conditions. Has been recommended to relieve sym[toms of rheumatism and arthritis. Also known to be useful as a diuretic and to enhance digestive functioning.SLIPPERY ELM
Ulmus FulvaInner BarkSoothing and healing to the mucous membranes of the lungs and gastro-intestinal tract. Also useful in treating inflamed membranes in the stomach, bowels, kidney and urinary tract.VALERIAN
Valeriana OfficinalisRootUsed as an herbal sedative and mild tranquilizer. Helpful in calming nervous tension and treating insomnia.WHITE WILLOW
Salix AlbaBarkPain reliever, fever reducer. Used as an antacid in stomach troubles (heartburn, gas, indigestion). Has a major constituent known as salicin, which is closely related to aspirin and produces similar effects as a pain reliever.YUCCA Extract from Plant Has been used successfully for relief of arthritis and rheumatism symptoms.

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