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ROOT
Diuretic
Mild anti-inflammatory
Mild laxative
Stimulates appetite
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ANGELICA ROOT
Inhibits
platelet clumping
Can lower prothrombin time
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SARSAPARILLA
ROOT
Anti-rheumatic
Antiseptic
Anti-rash
Improves appetite
Improves psoriasis
Liver protection
Anti-inflammatory
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ALFALFA
HERB
Decreases
plasma cholesterol
Decreases cholesterol absorption
Increases excretion of bile acids and neutral steroids May reduce
blood sugar levels
Antifungal properties
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CAMOMILE HERB
Anti-allergic
Anti-flatulent
Antispasmodic
Mild sedative
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Antibacterial
Anti-ulcer properties
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GENTIAN
ROOT
Stimulates digestive juices and saliva
Mild anti-inflammatory properties
Combats mosquitoes
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SAW PALMETTO
BERRY
May reduce
benign prostatic
hyperplasia
Anti-inflammatory
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HOREHOUND
HERB
Vasodilator
Expectorant
Antioxidant
May normalize cardiac arrhythmias
May reduce intestinal spasm
Anti-inflammatory
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LICORICE ROOT
Antispasmodic
Anti-inflammatory
Laxative ØSoothing properties
Anti-estrogenic
Can inhibit the Epstein-Barr virus
Significant antimicrobial activity
Can accelerate peptic ulcer healing
Source:
The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
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SENEGA
ROOT
Expectorant
Emetic activity
Anti-inflammatory
May be effective against graft rejection, eczema, psoriasis and
multiple sclerosis
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THYME HERB
Antispasmodic
Anti-tussive
Expectorant
Anti-flatulent
Astringent
Antibacterial
Stimulates saliva
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PASSION FLOWER
Sedative
Antispasmodic
Pain reliever
Antibacterial
Antifungal
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CELERY SEED
Sedative
Anti-spasmodic
Diuretic
Hypotensive
Lowers blood sugar (hypoglycemic)
Anti-platelet clumping activity
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CASCARA SAGRADA
mild
laxative
aids digestion
antiseptic
prevents tooth decay
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