Chickweed helps with weight loss
by breaking down fats and suppressing the appetite.
It is also mildly diuretic, and can be used externally
for itching. Try "Chickweed" from Nature's Herbs
Cordyceps
strengthens the immune. Builds strength
and endurance. Chronic cough, coughing of blood, impotence
and menopause. Try "Cordyceps" from Natures Sunshine.
Cranberry
used to treat cystitis and urinary infections.
Tones and strengthens the urinary tract, and prevents
bacteria 'sticking' to the tissue lining. Try "Cranberry
Powder" from Biodesign, or "Cran-Relief Tea Bags"
from Alvita Remeteas
Damiana an aphrodisiac, may increase
sexual drive in women and men. Helps prostate inflammation.
Blood purifier. Aids nervous anxiety and depression.
Try "Damiana" from Natures Herbs
Dandelion
a blood purifier, diuretic. High in potassium.
Use for anaemia, arthritis, jaundice, water retention,
liver problems. Try Liver Pro Plus.
Devils
Claw for stiffness and joint pain, creaking
sounds in joints, swollen or deformed joints, and
can help hot or burning joints. Also for liver, kidney
and bladder. Try "Devils Claw" from Natures Herbs
Dong
Quai acts as a femal tonic, regulates the
menses, increases fertility, relieves symptoms of
PMS and menopause, builds the blood. Also used for
anaemia and arteriosclerosis. Try Femaxin
Echinacea
stimulates the immune system, helps body
fight and contain infection. Used for colds, bacterial
infections and lowered resistance. Try "Echinacea Pro"
Elderberry
for immune boosting. Relieves symptoms of
coughs and colds and is soothing for upper respiratory
infections.
Eyebright
helps with cataracts, inflamed eyes, tired
eyes, can help improve vision. Also can be used for
upper respiratory infections and hayfever, as a blood
cleanser and a liver stimulant.
Fennel
relieves wind and stimulates appetite. Lactating
mothers can take this for babies' wind. Good expectorant
for coughs.
Fenugreek
Excellent for breaking down mucous, especially
in the sinuses and bronchial tubes.
Feverfew
eases and helps prevent some types of migraine
headaches, prevents blood clots and may relieve the
inflammation of arthritis.
Ginger
used for digestive disturbances such as
nausea, vomiting, intestinal gas. Used for motion
and morning sickness.
Ginkgo
for poor circulation, especially to the
hands, feet and brain. Helps improve memory due to
increased circulation in brain.
Ginseng
adaptogenic herb. Helps body cope with stress,
increases energy, balances blood pressure. Provides
stamina for athletes.
Golden
Seal natural antibiotic and immune stimulant.
Excellent for clearing infection. Also improves digestion,
cleans liver.
Hawthorn
Berries used to strengthen the heart. Improves
tone, oxygen uptake and circulation of heart muscle.
Dilates blood vessels and normalises high or low blood
pressure. Try Heart and Circulation formula from Thompsons.
Horsechestnut
reduces swelling and pain associated with
varicose veins and haemorrhoids. Strengthens and tones
veins, aiding in the prevention of varicose veins.
Try liquid "Horsechestnut" from Natures Herbs
Horsetail
high in silica, a mineral important to the
health and formation of bone, hair, skin and nails.
Try liquid "Horsetail" from Natures Herbs, or "Silicaplex"
from Nutralife
Hydrangea
helps pass kidney and bladder stones. Prevents
the buildup of calcium, relieving calcium stones,
bone spurs and calcifications. Try "Hydrangea" from
Natures Sunshine
Juniper
Berries have a strong diuretic action. Use
for water retention, difficulty passing urine, bladder
and urinary problems. Avoid in kidney inflammation.
Try "Juniper Berry Combination" from Natures Herbs
Kava
Kava soothes the nerves amd brings a relaxed
state, helping nervousness, anxiety, tension and insomnia.
Also useful for fungal, urinary and bladder infections.
Try "Kava Serene" from Microgenics
Kelp
is high in iodine which stimulates the thyroid
gland, prevents goiters and boosts metabolism. Treats
radiation exposure and clears toxicity from heavy
metals. Also high in sodium, potassium and trace minerals.
Licorice
Root strengthens adrenals. Relieves ulcers,
intestinal inflammation, dry cough, fatigue, sugar
or caffeine cravings. Helps hypoglycaemia by stabilizing
blood-sugar levels. Try "Licorice" or "Herbal Glandular"
from Natures Herbs
Marshmallow
mucilaginous herb that soothes and reduces
irritation in digestive system, urinary passages and
lungs. Used for dry cough, irritated bladder, inflamed
kidneys and intestinal inflammation. Try "Marshmallow
Combination"
Milk
Thistle potent liver tonic - helps clear
toxin buildup. Enhances overall liver function, and
stimulates production of new liver cells. Try Liver Pro Plus.
Morinda
(Noni) strengthens the immune by increasing
white blood cell count. Anti-bacterial and cellular
repair. Repairs pancreatic cells and joints. Type
II diabetes and arthritis.
Mullein
strengthens lungs in chronic degenerative
respiratory diseases. Use for lung congestion, chest
colds, bronchitis, croup. Rehydrates the lungs. Try
"Herbal Glandular" from Natures Herbs
Nettle
increases milk production in nursing mothers.
Rich in iron and Vit C. Used for vaginal infections
and controls menstrual flow. Also clears congestion
from nose and chest, and alleviates hayfever and allergy
symptoms.
Olive
Leaf Extract opens blocked pancreatic and
bile ducts. Is a viral infection fighter, and helps
inhibit candida, yeast and fungal infection. Excellent
for flu's or long illnesses. Try "Viralex" from Good
Health, or Echinacea Pro Plus Olive Leaf.
Pau
d'Arco for conditions of fungal growth such
as athletes foot and candida. Has antibiotic properties
which treat viruses, fever, infections, colds and
flu, as well as respiratory and circulatory problems.
Used in arthritis, cancer and AIDS therapy. Try "Pau
d'Arco" from Natures Herbs, or "Viralex" from Good
Health
Psyllium
mucilaginous herb which absorb water to
bulk and lubricate stool. Helps constipation and diarrhoea.
Drawing action pulls infection and poisons from body.
Hulls are more effective; Seeds are milder - best
for bowel irritation.
Red
Clover blood and liver purifier. Strengthens
the immune system. Used for tumors, cancer, arthritis,
skin problems eg acne and psoriasis, whooping cough.
Try "Red Clover Combination" or "Red Clover Blossoms"
from Natures Herbs
Red
Raspberry stimulates, tones, regulates the
female organs. Can be used throughout pregnancy to
relieve morning sickness and enhance lactation. In
the 5 weeks prior to birth only use "5-W" from Natures
Sunshine or "Red Raspberry Combination" from Natures
Herbs to promote an easier labour and birth.
Sage
astringent and antiseptic. Promotes tissue
repair and fights infection-causing bacteria. Used
for hot flushes, dyspepsia, sore throat, night sweats.
Try "Sage" from Natures Sunshine.
Saw
Palmetto tones the male reproductive, relieving
symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and
enhancing male sex hormones. Try Promaxin Ultimate Prostate Formula.
Senna
Strong laxative. Try "Senna" from Natures
Herbs, or "Senna-Lax" in a tea form from Alvita Remeteas
Slippery
Elm absorbs toxins fom GI tract and calms
and soothes entire digestive system. A mild laxative.
Useful for diarrhoea, especially in children. Nutritive
food for sick or elderly. Try "Slippery Elm Powder"
from Vitafit
Spirulina
source of easily digested proteins, vitamins,
minerals. Provides all the essential amino acids.
Clears toxicity and fights fatigue. Try Spirulina Pro or Spirulina Max with Green Tea.
St
Johns Wort (Hypericum) relieves mild depression
and anxiety. Helps uplift the spirits. Has antibacterial,
antiseptic, antiviral properties. Also has anti-retroviral
(HIV) action. Try "St Johns Wort" from Healthcare
Natural or "Hypericum 2000" from Nutralife
Turmeric
potent anti-inflammatory used for arthritic
pain and swelling. Also for liver and gall-bladder
conditions, stomach disorders, menstrual problems
and blood clots. Try "Turmeric Power" from Natures
Herbs
Uva
Ursi strong diuretic used to treat kidney
and bladder infections and incontinence. Disinfects
the urinary tract. Try liquid "Uva Ursi" from Natures
Herbs or "Uva Ursi Teabags" from Alvita teas
Valerian
popular nerve tonic and sedative. Helps
insomnia, nervous tension and anxiety, and works to
regulate the heartbeat. Try "Valerian Combination"
from Natures Herbs
Wild
Yam hormone balancer used for menopause,
menstrual cramps and rheumatism. Does not contain
progesterone. Try Femaxin
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