Herbs - List of Herbs with Definitions and how they are used.
Dandelion (Taraxacum
officinale) , also called "Lion's tooth",
"cankerwort" and "wild endive" this weed is a natural
diuretic and digestive aid, which enhances liver and gallbladder function.
Used in treatment of high blood pressure, digestive disorders, liver and
gallbladder disorders, iron-deficiency anemia, PMS and yeast infections.
It is also a very rich source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamins
A, D, C, and B and iron, silicon, magnesium, zinc and manganese.
(Parts used: Root, leaf)
(Forms available: whole plant, teas, capsules,
liquid extracts, tablets, tinctures)
(Treatment for High Blood Pressure) (Ingredient in Aqua-Rite)
(Used
for Weight Loss)
(Ingredient in EcoSlim)
(Used with Weight Loss
Programs) (Ingredient in Detox
Drops)
Devil's
Claw (Harpagophytum Procumbens) - Indigenous to the Kalahari
Desert in Africa this herb is also known as "Sengaparile" or "Duiwelsklou";
because of the claw-like shape of its fruit. While Devil's
Claw has also been traditionally used to treat other health
problems like diabetes, hypertension and gout, because of its powerful
anti-inflammatory properties, it
is used world-wide for osteo-arthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism, small joint disease, and lower
backache pain. Scientific
studies have indicated that it is effective in stimulating the lymphatic
system to increase resistance against disease.
(Treatment for Arthritis &
Rheumatoid Arthritis)
(Ingredient in JointEase)
Dong
Quai, one of the most important of the Chinese tonic herbs, is
used as a nourishing blood tonic and to regulate the menstrual cycle. Dong
Quai has been used for centuries by Asian healers to balance female
hormones and to prevent the troublesome symptoms of menopause and PMS.
Clinical research has indicated that Don Quai also contains antispasmodic
compounds that aid in relaxing muscle tissue, explaining its effectiveness
in treating menstrual cramps. Dong Quai is also lowers high blood pressure
and prevents anemia.
(Treatment for Menopause)
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Quai)
Doringappel
(Crataegus oxycanthoides), has powerful antioxidant properties
and improves circulation.
(Treatment
for Immune System)
(Ingredient in Immunity
Plus)
Duiwelsklou (Harpagophytum
Procumbens) - Indigenous to the Kalahari Desert in
Africa this herb is also known as "Sengaparile" or
"Devil's Claw"; because of the claw-like shape of its fruit.
While Devil's
Claw has also been traditionally used to treat other health
problems like diabetes, hypertension and gout, because of its powerful
anti-inflammatory properties, it
is used world-wide for osteo-arthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism, small joint disease, and lower
backache pain. Scientific
studies have indicated that it is effective in stimulating the lymphatic
system to increase resistance against disease.
(Treatment for Arthritis)
(Ingredient in JointEase)
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