Ingredients: Burdock root, Licorice root, Astragalus root, Dandelion leaf, Wild Yam root, Yellow Dock root,
Goldenseal, Cayenne.
Herb: BURDOCK ROOT
Botanical name: Arctium lappa
Origin: USA/China
Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anti-scorbutic; Anti-bacterial; Anti-fungal; Anti-rheumatic; Anti-oxidant; Antibiotic;
Anti-phlogistic; Aperient; Blood purifier; Carminative; Cholagogue; Depurative; Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Hypoglycemic; Mild
Laxative; Stomachic; Tonic.
Nutrients: Amino acids, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium,
selenium, silicon, zinc vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C.
Drug interactions: No known drug interactions.
Description: Burdock is one of the most effective herbs for cleansing the blood without the side effect of
nausea. It is a powerful antioxidant.
Internal Uses: It has been used to treat conditions caused by an 'overload' of toxins, such as throat and other
infections, boils, rashes and other skin problems. The root is thought to be particularly good at helping to eliminate
heavy metals from the body. The plant is also part of a North American formula called Essiac, which is a popular
treatment for cancer. As a blood purifier, it has been used for arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and lumbago, rosacea,
menopause and psoriasis.
Herb: LICORICE ROOT
Botanical name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Origin: Egypt/China
Therapeutic actions: Demulcent; Expectorant; Emollient; Pectoral; Aperient; Stimulant; Sialagogue.
Nutrients: Biotin, calcium, choline, iron, lecithin, magnesium, manganese, pantothenic acid, phosphorus,
potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E.
Drug interactions: Interacts with Digoxin, loop diuretics, Thiazide diuretics. Supports those taking Aspirin,
Etodolac, Ibuprofen, Interferon, Isoniazid, Nabumetone, Naproxen and topical corticosteroids.
Description: This herb is one of the favorites in Chinese herbal medicine. It has general effects on the whole
body.
Internal uses: Its stimulating action helps to counteract stress, supplies energy to the body, making it especially
useful for those recovering from illness. Licorice works with the lungs, stomach, intestines, spleen, liver and
adrenals. Contains substances similar to the adrenal cortical hormones and has an estrogenic effect; therefore, it is
an important herb for treating adrenal insufficiency, other glandular problems and female disorders. Its demulcent
qualities are useful with inflammation of the intestines and with ulcers.
CAUTION: Do not use if have cirrhosis of the liver. Large and frequent doses may worsen
hypertension.
Herb: ASTRAGALUS ROOT
Botanical name: Astragalus membranaceus
Origin: China
Therapeutic actions: Adaptogen; Anti-bacterial; Anhyrotic; Anti-hypertensive; Anti-inflammatory; Anti-viral; Cardiotonic;
Diuretic; Febrifuge; Hypoglycemic; Hypotensive; Immuno-stimulant; Pectoral; Tonic; Uterine tonic; Vasodilator.
Nutrients: Calcium, choline, copper, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc.
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Drug interactions: No known drug interactions.
Description: One of the most popular herbs used in the Orient. Used for debilitating conditions, hypoglycemia
and to improve digestion. It is helpful for young adults for energy production and respiratory endurance. American
Cancer Society publication reports that it restored immune functions in 90% of the cancer patients studied. It is
presently being looked upon as a possible treatment for people living with AIDS and for its potential to prolong
life. It has been beneficial in treating AIDS, colds, digestion (strengthens), liver conditions, nephritis, prolapsed
organs, cancer and heart disease. It has also been used for hepatitis, immune function, infection, systemic lupus and
erythematosus.
Herb: DANDELION LEAF
Botanical name: Taraxacum officinale
Origin: Hungary/China
Therapeutic actions: Anti-bacterial, Aperient; Cholagogue; Depurative; Diuretic; Hepatic; Laxative; Stomachic; Tonic;
Warts.
Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3
and C .
Drug interactions: Interacts with Ciproflacin, Loop diuretics, Spironolactone, Thiazide diuretics, Triamterene.
Description: Dandelion has been used in the treatment of gall bladder and urinary disorders. It is a valuable
blood purifier.
Internal uses: A blood purifier used for liver, spleen and kidney disorders. It contains nutritive salts to build up the
blood. It has a mild laxative effect. It increases bile production and stimulates its flow to the gallbladder, where it
also causes contractions and the release of bile. The plant has an anti-bacterial action, inhibiting the growth of
Staphylococcus aureus, Pneumococcal, Meningococcal, Bacillus dysenteries, B. typhi, C. diphtheriae, Proteus etc.
Suggested dosage: Tincture 2--5 ml, 3 times daily.
Herb: WILD YAM ROOT
Botanical name: Dioscorea villosa
Origin: Mexico
Therapeutic actions: Anti-inflammatory; Antispasmodic; Antiemetic; Antibilious; Anti-rheumatic; Anti-asthmatic;
Cholagogue; Contraceptive; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Expectorant; Emetic (large doses); Hepatic; Sedative; Stomachic; Tonic; Vasodilator.
Nutrients: Calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon,
zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C.
Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions.
Description: It has been used to relax muscles, soothe nerves, and relieve pain.
Internal uses: It has been beneficial for colic, flatulence, colds, poor circulation, neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis,
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), jaundice, gastritis, gall bladder complaints, high cholesterol, painful menstruation
abdominal and intestinal cramping. It has also been used for nervousness, restlessness and other nervous
conditions. As a stimulant for increased bile flow, it has helped to relieve hepatic congestion and bilious colic and
gallstones.
Herb: YELLOW DOCK ROOT
Botanical name: Rumex crispus
Origin: India
Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anti-scorbutic; Anti-scrofulus; Astringent; Anti-cancer; Anti-syphilitic; Cathartic;
Cholagogue; Depurative; Detergent; Laxative; Nutritive; Tonic;
Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc,
vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C.
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Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions.
Description: Yellow Dock is an excellent blood-builder as its iron content is easily digestible and it contains up
to 40% iron.
Internal uses: It has been useful for anemia and iron-deficiency symptoms. As a blood cleanser, it has often been
used for the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis, herpes, eruptions, eczema and acne. Yellow Dock has a
stimulating effect on the liver and has been used for liver/gallbladder diseases.
External uses: It may be used as a compress for itchy skin and as an ointment for sores, eruptions and swellings.
The Native Americans used the crushed leaves for boils and the pulverized root for cuts.
GOLDENSEAL ROOT
Botanical name: Hydrastis canadensis
Origin: USA
Therapeutic actions: Anti-bacterial; Anti-periodic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Astringent; Alterative; Cholagogue; Diuretic;
Detergent; Ophthalmic; Aperient; Deobstruent; Antiemetic; Nervine; Hemostatic; Laxative; Sedative; Stomachic; Tonic.
Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A,
B1, B2, B3 and C.
Drug interactions: Interacts with Tetracycline, check with physician if on Doxycycline.
Description: The golden, yellow root of this plant gives it its name. It has antibiotic properties stronger than
many prescription medicines and is able to target "unwanted" bacteria, as well as protozoa and yeasts. Unique in
that it does not harm the "beneficial" bacteria that are necessary in the digestive tract. By many herbalists it is
considered one of the most powerful herbs. This has been substituted for quinine.
Herb: CAYENNE ROOT
Botanical name: Capsicum minimum
Origin: India
Therapeutic actions: Anesthetic; Anti-hemorrhoidal; Anti-bacterial; Alterative; Astringent; Antispasmodic; Anti-rheumatic;
Antiseptic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Emetic; Irritant; Pungent; Rubefacient; Sialagogue; Stimulant; Stomachic; Sudorific;
Tonic.
Nutrients: Amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium,
selenium, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E and G.
Drug interactions: Supports interaction with aspirin.
Description: It is considered by many to be the strongest stimulant known.
Internal uses: Use as a relaxant to the stomach and colon and as a healer for ulcers. It has been able to stimulate
the stomach and is not irritating when small doses are used. Cayenne stimulates the blood and the heart, increasing
and strengthening the pulse. It does well in dilating blood vessels and thus relieving chronic congestion of people
addicted to drink. It has been used as a tonic and is said to be unequalled in warding off disease because of the high
vitamin C content.
