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Burdock Root
is valued by natural
health practitioners worldwide for bringing subtle strengthening and cleansing
to the entire system. Burdock
Root is a mild diuretic useful for reducing swelling and fevers. It is also a
diaphoretic that increases sweat production. Perspiration is essential for
cleansing the body of toxins and harmful elements. Diaphoretics have
traditionally been used to treat influenza, gallbladder or liver disorders, to
support the kidneys, and cleanse and purify the blood.
The antioxidants in burdock root are thought to play a role in preventing liver
damage caused by alcohol, chemicals and medications. This herb has
traditionally been used for measles, tonsillitis, throat pain, arthritis, colds,
viruses, ulcers, gout, rheumatism, acne, eczema, and psoriasis. It has
long been used in Russia and India for cancer and in China for increased
fertility and virility. Also contains bio-available calcium, vitamin B
complex, vitamin E, potassium, phosphorous, chromium, cobalt, magnesium,
silicon, zinc, iron, chlorogenic acid, essential oil, flavonoids, inulin,
lactone, mucilage, polyacetylenes, resin, tannins, and taraxosterol.
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Kelp
is a nutrient dense sea
vegetable containing a pristine source of
naturally chelated
minerals, chlorophyll,
vitamins, alginate (helps remove radioactive elements
and heavy metals from cells), and sterols (reported to exhibit anti-hypercholesterolemic
activity in the body). The organic iodine in kelp acts as a thyroxin precursor
and regulates metabolism. This increases energy levels and helps maintain a
healthy body weight.
Kelp is also a food adjunct that
improves intestinal flora and increases the assimilation of other consumed foods
within the body. Also contains 25 vitamins including A, B1, B2, B6, B12,
D and Folic Acid, carotenoids, pantothenic acid,
iodine, potassium, manganese, selenium, and bio-available calcium.
Red Clover is known to purify the blood, clear mucus from the lungs, improve
circulation and cleanse the liver. It is traditionally used for whooping cough,
cancer, respiratory problems, and skin inflammation from psoriasis and eczema.
Red clover is one of the richest sources of isoflavones. Isoflavones are water
soluble chemicals that act like estrogens. The isoflavones found in red clover
have been studied for their effectiveness with some forms of cancer and their
ability to destroy cancer cells. Also contains bio-available calcium,
chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C
complex.
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Sheep Sorrel is a rich source of oxalic acid, sodium, potassium, iron,
manganese, phosphorous, beta carotene, and vitamin C complex. It acts as a
powerful antioxidant, mild diuretic, mild antiseptic and mild laxative. It is
known for providing kidney, urinary and cardiovascular support and is
traditionally used for blood disorders, fevers, throat and mouth ulcers,
inflammation, diarrhea, skin conditions, tumors, boils, cancer, to cleanse the
liver and blood vessels walls, and to reduce inflammation in the pancreas.
Also contains vitamins A, B and C complex, D, E, K, P and U, bio-available
calcium, iron, magnesium, silicon, copper, iodine, chlorophyll, and zinc.
Slippery Elm Bark neutralizes stomach acids, draws out impurities, boosts and
soothes the adrenal glands, and acts as an emollient, expectorant, diuretic and
demulcent to support healing to all areas of the body. The mucilage of the
inner bark coats the throat and gastrointestinal tract to soothe irritations of
the stomach and intestines while providing a barrier between stomach acids and
inflamed ulcers. Natural health practitioners also recommend it for improved
digestion, to cleanse the colon, to support the respiratory system and for
asthma. It is considered an excellent poultice for cuts, bruises, sunburns, and
aching joints from gout and other causes, and has been used topically for
hundreds of years. Known to soothe sore throats, it is commonly found in throat
lozenges and cough remedies. Slippery elm bark also regulates the elimination
process of digestion, easing both constipation and diarrhea. Also contains
mucilage (galactose,
3-methyl galactose, hexoses, pentoses, methylpentoses, polyuronides, rhamnose,
and galacturonic acid residues), complex
carbohydrates, tannins,
calcium oxalate, phytosterols,
sesquiterpenes,
flavonoids, salicylic acid,
capric acid, caprylic acid, decanoic acid, and
vitamin E.
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Turkey Rhubarb Root is world famous for its healing properties. It purges the
body of bile, parasites and stagnating food in the gut by stimulating the gall
duct to expel toxic waste matter. Excellent for chronic liver problems as it
cleanses the liver. Turkey Rhubarb Root improves digestion and helps regulate
the appetite. It prized for its abilities with ulcers, disorders of the spleen
and colon, and constipation. It is also highly recommended for hemorrhoids and
bleeding in the upper digestive tract. Turkey Rhubarb Root also contains a
remarkable substance called rhein. Rhein inhibits the growth of pathogenic
bacteria in the intestines. Rhein is also powerful against Candida albicans
(yeast infections), fevers, inflammation, and pain. Also contains an
abundance of vitamins, chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon,
zinc, and potassium.
Watercress is used as a general tonic, to regulate the appetite, improve
digestion, and purify the blood. It is recommended for
nervous conditions, constipation and liver disorders and is a popular cough and
bronchitis remedy. In a study where smokers
were given high amounts of watercress, the levels of toxic compounds were
reduced. There are mustard oil glycosides in Watercress, particularly
gluconasturtiin. These glycosides are known to inhibit abnormal cells in the
body due to their cytotoxic activity (chemotherapy and
radiotherapy are forms of
cytotoxic therapy)
and their ability to activate detoxification enzymes in abnormal cells. Gluconasturtiin
can be hydrolyzed into 2- phenethyl isothiocyanate or PEITC. One
chemoprevention study of lung disease with animals found PEITC is an effective
inhibitor of chemicals that induce disease, while another study demonstrated its
ability to inhibit abnormal cells. Contains high levels of vitamins A and C,
iodine, bio-available calcium, mustard oil glycosides, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium,
zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic
acid, vitamin B-6 folate, and amino acids.
Blessed
Thistle
has long been used for
problems with digestion such as gas, constipation, and upset stomach because it
contains large amounts of sesquiterpene lactones such as cunicin. These
lactones increase the secretion of gastric juices and enzymes, leading to
improved digestion and a healthy appetite. For years herbalists have also
recommended Blessed Thistle for female problems, headaches, fevers, parasitic
worms, anemia, and to improve and cleanse the blood. It has even been used for
liver and gallbladder diseases and was shown to have antimicrobial effects in
laboratory tests. Recent studies to determine whether Blessed Thistle may
increase the body’s natural immune function to ward off infection, cancer, and
inflammation have had very promising results. Also contains tannins.
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