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Properties and Uses: The Japanese name for this vegetable
is Gobo. Burdock is a very yang, strengthening root vegetable.
It can reduce swelling around joints and help rid calcification
deposits, for it promotes kidney function to help clear the
blood of harmful acids. 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 is
rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, P, Paba, Iron, Sulphur, Calcium,
Silicon, Iodine, and Zinc. 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, In Europe
it is used as a remedy for prolapsed and displaced uterus.
Burdock, when mixed with Sassafras and made into a tea, is
said to release a strong oil that is soothing to the hypothalamus,
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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Properties and Uses: It is an astringent, aperient, tonic,
stomachic. In large doses it is good for headaches, constipation,
diarrhea, and hemorrhoid. It is useful for colon, spleen,
and liver disorders, jaundice, abdominal pain, amenorrhoea,
carbuncles, scalds, and burns. Enhances gallbladder functions,
and has a positive effect on duodenial ulcers. In low doses,
it increases gastric secretion and therefore acts as an appetite
stimulant and increases the secretion of bile. I has anti-inflammatory
and antiseptic properties. |
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| SLIPPERY ELM BARK |
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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 and heals all parts of the body. It has
the ability to remove mucous with stronger force than other
herbs. It has Vitamins: E, F, K, and P. It also contains Iron,
Sodium, Calcium, Selenium, Iodine, Copper, Zinc, and some
Potassium and Phosphorus. |
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| POWDERED SHEEP SORREL (Sour Grass) |
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Properties and Uses: The leaves are used like greens, as
spinach, and are very light in life-giving properties. It
kills putrefaction in the blood, expels worms, and is warming
to the heart. The root boiled is good for profuse menstruation
or stomach hemorrhage. Also extremely effective in helping
to heal kidney, bladder, and liver problems such as gravel,
stones, and jaundice. A poultice is excellent for cancer,
boils and tumours. |
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