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Your body is a vehicle for the spirit, just like a car is a vehicle for the body. However, unlike a car you cannot just trade your body in for a newer model. You need to take care of it, because its the only body that you have. ALOE VERA
Used externally for healing wounds, burns etc. Used internally as an intestinal cleaner and healer. BURDOCK ROOT
Possesses anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, helps strengthen the immune system, and is beneficial in skin disorders.
CAT'S CLAW
Helps fight or prevent infection by boosting the immune system. CAYENNE
Cleanses the body of germs by killing bacteria in illnesses such as colds. Also aids in the treatment of sore throats and feverishness by warming the body and inducing beneficial sweating.
CHLORELLA
A green micro-algae so not strictly a herb. A powerful detoxifier, intestinal deodoriser and healer.
CRANBERRY BERRY
Useful for urinary tract infections e.g. cystitis. Prevents harmful bacteria living in the walls of the urinary tract.
ECHINACEA
Helps the immune system, increases white blood cell production and activity, and stimulates antibody production. Reduces the ability of harmful bacteria and virus to spread. Helps prevent or speed the recovery from colds, flu and many other infections.
FENNEL
Possesses anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti inflammatory properties. Excellent tonic for the digestive system.
FENUGREEK
Used in the treatment of sore throats and to loosen and expel mucus.
FEVERFEW
Reduces fevers and the severity of migraines and headaches.
GARLIC
Has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-parasitic properties. Used for colds, flu or common infections.
GINSENG
There are 3 types- American, Korean and Siberian - all help aid recovery from illness, fight fatigue and strengthen the central nervous system.
GOLDEN SEAL ROOT
Kills disease causing organisms e.g. bacteria, yeasts, fungi and parasites and also helps to boost the immune system, and enhances spleen activity. Golden seal helps everything from cystitis to respiratory infections.
GREEN TEA or WHITE TEA
A powerful anti-oxidant that can be drunk to protect the gastro-intestinal system.
JUNIPER BERRY
A useful diuretic and antiseptic helping fluid retention and urinary tract infections.
LICORICE Has strong anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and therefore it is useful in the treatment of colds and flu.
OREGANO LEAF
Commonly used in cooking and is very popular for dry, chesty coughs, bronchitis and asthma. The oil has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. PAU d' ARCO
Can be taken internally or used externally for treating infections such as thrush or any yeast/fungal overgrowth. Also effective against some intestinal parasites.
RED CLOVER
An excellent expectorant and antispasmodic for coughs.
ST JOHN'S WORT
Helps depression and possesses anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
SARSAPARILLA
Cleanses and detoxifies the blood. Also good for skin complaints especially psoriasis.
SPIRULINA
Contains anti oxidants and minerals that help boost and protect the immune system.
Although it is extremely encouraging that herbal medicine is on the increase, the downside is that we are in danger of gathering some herbs to extinction. About 90% of all herbs used in medicines are not farmed but gathered from the wild. An example of this is that Goldenseal, used for immune deficiency problems, is now listed by CITES (Convention on Trade in Endangered Species) as the fifth most endangered species on the planet. ref: vegansociety.com |
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