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| BURDOCK ROOT |
| .Properties and Uses: The Japanese name for this vegetable is Gobo. Burdock is a very yang, strengthening root vegetable. Herbalists from around the world revere this herb to be the ultimate blood purifier. It is a powerful healing aid; detoxifier and helps balance hormones. It contains anywhere from 27% to 45% Inulin, a form of starch, which is the source of much of its nutritional and curative powers, Inulin is a substance that is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates. It also aids the pituitary glands in releasing an ample supply of protein to help adjust hormone balance in the body. It is said that a poorly nourished pituitary gland is sometimes responsible for overweight. |
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| TURKISH RHUBARB ROOT |
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| SLIPPERY ELM BARK |
| Properties and Uses: It is considered one of the most valuable remedies in herbal practice, having wonderful strengthening and healing properties. Slippery Elm has the ability to neutralize stomach acidity and to absorb foul gases. It aids in the digestion of milk. It acts as a buffer against irritations and inflammations of the mucous membranes. Slippery Elm properties help to assist the activity of the adrenal glands. It helps to boost the output of cortin hormone which helps send a stream of blood building substances through the system. It is used as a food whenever there is difficulty holding and digesting food. It draws out impurities. It has the ability to remove mucous with stronger force than other herbs. |
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POWDERED SHEEP SORREL
(Sour Grass) |
| Properties and Uses: The leaves are used like greens, as spinach, and are very light in life-giving properties. |
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