Types of Herbs
Cacao Seed
Cacao seed contains the same anti-oxidant (phenols) as red wine
that has shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease,
cancer, and diabetes. It also prevents blood platelets from
sticking together, boosts the immune system and acts as a
powerful sexual stimulant and aphrodisiac.
Calamus Root
It sharpens mental focus and is used as an energy stimulant.
Moreover, it increases endurance and stamina, cures
hyperacidity of the stomach and intestines, alleviates cramps,
colic, indigestion, appetite loss, and gas. It is also used for
bronchitis and chest pain and dilates blood vessels for
increased blood flow.
Capsicum or Cayenne
Promotes the cleansing of the entire circulatory and digestive
system. It purifies the blood, promotes normal blood pressure
and pulse rate. It prevents muscle aches, tiredness, skin
blemishes, headaches, rheumatism, ulcers and sore throats.
Finally, it acts as a thermal nutrient which increases the
absorption of herbs and other nutrients.
Cat’s Claw Bark
Cat’s Claw Bark promotes the lowering of blood pressure,
increases circulation and inhibits the formation of plaque on
arterial walls. It helps prevent the formation of blood clots,
stimulates the immune system, cleanses the intestinal tract,
and enhances the action of white blood cells.
Catuaba Bark
This is used for sexual impotency. It enhances sexual desire in
both men and women. It helps alleviate agitation, nervousness,
nerve pain and weakness, poor memory and forgetfulness.
Celery Seed
This is extremely effective in lowering blood pressure and
assisting normal blood flow to the heart. It eases joint pain
discomfort that occurs due to inflammation, reduces pain and
swelling of arthritis and relieves symptoms of rheumatism and
gout. It promotes a healthy urinary tract by cleaning out the
organs that carry urine, acts as a natural diuretic by
eliminating excess fluid; promotes healthy kidneys and bladder;
treats anxiety and insomnia.
Centaury Leaf
It improves a sluggish digestive system as it cleanses the
stomach, purifies the blood, increases energy levels,
stimulates activity of the salivary gland, stomach and
intestinal glands. It also relieves constipation and gas, helps
destroy and expel intestinal parasites and strengthens one's
bladder.
Chamomile Flower
Used for eliminating menstrual cramps; reduces inflammation;
aids digestion and sleep; acts as a diuretic by eliminating
excess fluids; calms shattered nerves; reduces stress and
anxiety; relieves indigestion, gas, and flatulence; helpful for
colitis, diverticulosis, fever, headaches, and pain; promotes a
hormone which rejuvenates hair and skin texture; helps increase
mental alertness.
Chasteberry Fruit
The chasteberry fruit stimulates the release of hormones, which
will stimulate progesterone production. It also regulates and
normalizes hormone levels and menstrual cycles, reduces
symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, sweating and
vaginal dryness. On top of that it reduces recurring fibroid
cysts of the ovaries and uterus, eases menstrual water
retention, helps overcome suppressed or irregular menstruation.
Besides, it helps to normalize the ratio of progesterone to
estrogen. Lastly, it helps keep skin clear of acne due to
monthly hormonal shifts.
Chickweed Leaf
Chickweed leaf is an excellent blood detoxifier that can be
used to reduce fever and inflammation. It dissolves plaque out
of the blood vessels and contains anti-cancer properties. It
reduces water retention during PMS, alkalizes the body from an
over-acid condition, caused by an excess of red meat or
prescription drugs, promotes weight loss, relieves nasal
congestion, lowers blood lipids and increases blood
circulation.
Chinese Club Moss
Chinese club moss is rich in Huperzine A, a nutrient that helps
in the breakdown of acetylcholine. It significantly improves
short-term memory and cognitive function and has been shown to
alleviate memory problems in older people.
Chinese Ginseng Root
Helps maintain normal blood pressure levels; strengthens the
digestive system; slows the aging process; eliminates impotence
and promotes sexual vigor; fights mental weakness and
fatigue.
Cleavers Leaf
An extremely effective diuretic and blood cleanser; used to
dissolve urinary sediments; used as a body cleanser in treating
skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, and other skin
eruptions.
Cornsilk Stigmas
Cornsilk stigmas is a soothing diuretic. It is effective for
many urinary tract complaints including bladder and kidney
dysfunctions. Also, it has a cleansing effect on urea
circulation and it will cleanse the cystic membrane in cystic
catarrh. It helps open the urinary tract and removes mucus from
the urine. It helps dissolve kidney stones, is used to treat
carpal tunnel syndrome, edema (water retention), obesity,
prostate disorders, premenstrual syndrome, gallstones,
gallbladder pain, diabetes, and hypertension.
Corydalis Tuber
It invigorates the blood and eliminates blood stagnation thus
stimulating blood circulation. It controls spasms and
nausea.
Cynarin
Reduces cholesterol production by the liver and expels sluggish
cholesterol out of the liver and gallbladder, thus stimulating
liver bile production and flow, which in turn is used to
breakdown fat; lowers elevated blood lipids (fats) such as
serum cholesterol and triglycerides; raises good HDL
cholesterol level; protects the liver and enhances liver
function. It is reputed to be a powerful sex stimulant.
Damiana Leaf
Used as an aphrodisiac and sexual tonic for women. It treats
frigidity in women and impotence in men. It stimulates muscular
contractions of the intestinal tract and delivery of oxygen to
the genital area; balances female hormone levels, and controls
hot flashes; relieves anxiety, depression, headaches, and
exhaustion, during menstruation; supports the prostate in
men.
Dandelion Root
Stimulates the liver to eliminate toxins from the blood;
cleanses the blood and liver; increases bile production; act as
a diuretic by eliminating excess water from the body; reduces
serum cholesterol and uric acid levels; relieves menopausal
symptoms; lowers blood pressure; helps treat jaundice, red and
swollen eyes, and urinary tract infections.
Devil’s Claw Root
Stabilizes blood sugar levels; cleanses the blood; eliminates
toxic impurities from muscles and tissues; reduces cholesterol;
relieves pain and reduces inflammation; good for back pain,
arthritis, and rheumatism; helps stimulate cortisol, your
body's natural version of pain-relieving cortisone; promotes
flexibility of the joints; treats digestive disturbances.
Don Sen Root
Increases energy; builds resistance to disease; strengthens
functions of the spleen and pancreas; used to treat
hyperacidity and a weak digestive system.
Dong Quai Root (Angelica Root)
A sexual stimulant for women; purifies the blood; aids in
relieving insomnia and hypertension; lowers blood pressure;
strengthens the reproductive system; assists the body in using
hormones; used to treat menopause problems, such as hot
flashes, vaginal dryness, headaches, breast soreness,
premenstrual gas, and irritability; used to treat menstrual
cramps; lowers fevers; removes mucus congestion from the chest
and respiratory system; has a tranquilizing effect on the
central nervous system; nourishes brain cells; stimulates the
immune system; removes toxins from the blood.
Echinacea Root
The most effective blood and lymphatic cleanser in the
botanical kingdom; a natural antibiotic; increases production
and activity of white blood cells; stimulates the immune
system; removes toxins from the blood; acts as an immune
stimulant that helps your body fight off illness by bolstering
its natural defenses; fights inflammation, and can stop a cold,
flu, and other infectious illnesses before they can spread in
the body.
Elderberry Root
A detoxifier for cold, flu, sore throat, and upper respiratory
congestion; increases blood circulation; strengthens the immune
system; cleanses the blood; relieves asthma and bronchitis;
reduces inflammation of the urinary tract and bladder.
Eleuthero Root (Siberian Ginseng)
Formerly known as Siberian Ginseng; counteracts fatigue;
increases sexual vitality; enhances the immune system;
stimulates the adrenal system; stimulates blood circulation and
lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels; restores
concentration and memory; counteracts the effects of
stress.
Eyebright Leaf
Strengthens all parts of the eye and provides an elasticity for
nerves and optic devices responsible for sight; promotes clear
vision. Its antiseptic properties fight eye infections; helps
prevent conjunctivitis, cataract formation, glaucoma, and weak
eyesight; prevents secretion of fluids and relieves discomfort
from eye strain; good for allergies, itchy and/or watery eyes,
and runny nose; combats hay fever; stimulates the liver to
cleanse the blood.
Fo-Ti Root (Ho Shou Wu)
A kidney, liver, and blood tonic used to restore energy and
vigor; contains anti-cancer properties; reduces hypertension
and blood cholesterol levels; increases red blood cell count
and reduces blood fats; increases fertility; boosts the immune
system.
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