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Alfalfa
diminishes the symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism
Alfalfa has traditionally been one of the best herbal
treatments for arthritis, gout and rheumatism. Clinical research suggests
that at least one or two persons in ten will respond very well to the use
of alfalfa, experiencing an almost total reduction in painful symptoms.
Another, less definable, fraction of the population will experience
partial relief. So the herb is definitely worth a try. Alfalfa’s
antirheumatic effect is probably due in part to its extremely high
nutritive value.3-6 But it might also be a function
of the plant’s ability to affect lipid metabolism. Alfalfa has a proven
cholesterol-lowering effect. Although the treatment of arthritis is
difficult at best, the use of alfalfa over the long term could
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Many people are not acquainted with Angelica archangelica.
Historically, angelica has been considered somewhat
of a magical herb dating back over 1,000 years. In Europe, it
was not uncommon for people to make angelica leaf necklaces to ward
off the supernatural and to help prevent colds and other illnesses.
The plant has a strange name, “archangelica.” There is an
interesting story behind it. During the bubonic plague in Europe,
circa 1665, a monk apparently dreamed he encountered an angel who showed
him an herb that could cure the plague. The monk named the plant
archangel in honor of the angel in his dream.
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Celery Seed is a
traditional diuretic and blood cleanser, well suited for treating
rheumatism. Its inclusion in
arthritic blends is a rather modern tradition, but has repeatedly proven
itself in clinical trials. The mechanism of action remains obscure, but it
is no longer doubted that the herb contains potent active principles.
For example, a famous Chinese study showed that it lowered blood pressure
in 14 of 16 human patients with chronic high blood pressure. In Europe, Celery Seed is a
common medicinal treatment for gout and rheumatism.
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Dandelion is a strong
cholagogue and choleretic
(for definitions, see box below). It is used specifically for the
health of the liver and related organs and glands. Research has shown
that it aids the body in recovering from many kinds of liver disease,
including hepatitis and liver insufficiency.
Related disorders of
digestion, such as dyspepsia, have also been shown to benefit from the
ingestion of dandelion....more>>
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Gentian root is one of the strongest bitters known.
Gentian embodies the best of all properties that bitters are known to
possess: stomachic, cholagogue, choleretic, sialagogue (promoting the flow
of saliva), secretagogue (stimulating secretions), appetite stimulant and
digestive tonic.
In dyspepsia
and indigestion and several other forms of digestive disease, gentian has
shown excellent results.and
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Chamomile contains a wide
variety of active constituents, each of which comes to the fore under
certain conditions and plays an important supportive role in other
situations. a...more>>nd
Hops have been used down through the centuries as
a mild sedative and sleeping aid.
Attempts to discover the active principles,
or even to verify the sedative effect experimentally, were frustrated for
many years.
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Horehound affects the respiration directly by dilating vessels1
and
acting as a
serration antagonish.2
It should help alleviate any respiratory distress that occurs.
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Research has shown that it aids the body in
recovering from many \f liver disease, including hepatitis and s
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