Alkalizes and detoxifies the body.  Acts as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal.  Lowers cholesterol, balances blood sugar and hormones, and promotes pituitary gland function.  Good for anemia, arthritis, ulcers, bleeding-related disorders and disorders of the bones and joints, digestive system, and skin.  

Acts as an astringent, emollient, anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral.  Applied topically, heals burns and wounds; and stimulates cell regeneration.  Ingested, helps to lower cholesterol,  reduces inflammation resulting from radiation therapy, increases blood-vessel generation in lower extremities of people with poor circulation, soothes stomach irritation, aids healing and acts as a laxative. Good for AIDS and for skin and digestive disorders.  

Relieve menstrual discomfort

Minimize symptoms of menopause
Combat  certain cancers

According to Dr. Tsuang. Dang-qui's ability to boost the production of red blood cells explains why the herb is used for treating weakness and fatigue in both men and women.  Red blood cells carry oxygen to tissue.  As red blood cells proliferate, oxygenation of the blood increases, enabling the body to function more efficiently.

Also, "an immune-stimulating substance has been identified in dang-qui," Dr. Tsung  says, "which can help both men and women stay healthy."   In particular, he says, it may help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and arthritis.

"Studies show that dang-qui increases red blood cell counts." Dr. Tsuang explains. 

Aids digestion, clears mucus from air passages, combats infection, and promotes milk production in nursing mothers.  Good for indigestion and for respiratory infections such as sinusitis.   Also, helpful for menopausal symptoms. 

-Medicinal-Medicinal-Medicinal Action and Use---  The juice of the beet was stated to be of a cleansing, digestive quality, to open obstructions of the liver and spleen, and says Culpepper, 'good for the headache and swimming's therein and all affections of the brain.

Also, 

'effectual against all venomous creatures and applied upon the temples, it stays inflammations in the eyes,  it helps burings being used without oil and with a little alum put to it is good for St.  Anthony's Fire.  It is good for all weals, pushes  blisters and blains in the skin.  The decoction in water and vinegar healeth the itch if bathed therewith and cleanseth the head of dandruff, scruf and dry scabs and relieves running sores and ulcers and is much commended against baldness and shedding the hair.'

The juice of the Red Beetroot was recommended to stay the bloody flux' and to help the yellow jaundice,' also the juice 'put into the nostrils, purgeth the head, helpeth the noise in the ears and the toothache. 

Bitter Melon has  been used in India and other Asian countries as a way to treat diabetes.  There is a chemical contained in bitter melon that acts like insulin to help reduce blood sugar levels .

CAUTION  Can induce bleeding, contractions, and miscarriage in pregnant women.

Woodland herb native to North America.   Commonly used for symptoms of menopause, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and Weak & Brittle bones.   Most commonly used for menopausal symptoms. including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, heart palpitations, tinnitus, vertigo, sleep disturbances, nervousness, and irritability. 

CAUTION:  PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING..  Black Cohosh is possibly unsafe to use when breast-feeding.  Might increase the risk of miscarriage or affect a nursing infant. 

Aids digestion and acts as a laxative.  Helps heal mouth and throat sores.  Cleanses the body of some types of parasites.  Good for bruising, fungal infection, herpes, poison ivy and warts.  May help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 

Stimulates the appetite and stomach secretions.  Heals the liver.  Lessens inflammation, improves circulation, cleanses the blood, and strengthens the heart.  May act as brain food.  Good for female disorders and increases the milk flow in nursing mothers.  

Commonly known as:

• American Vervain

• Blue Vervain

• Simpler's Joy

• Swap Verbana 

Blue Vervain is a perennial flowerin plant in the vervain family Verbenaceae.  It grows throughout the United States and most of Southern Canada.   Promotes milkflow, stimulates labor, promote sweating, a laxative, antispasmodic, uniary cleanser and fever remedy.  Taken internally but can be used topically.  Infused it can be used for insominia, nevrvous tension, encouraages sweating (fever).  Improves appetite and digestion.    

Blue Verivan can be tinctured and  made into a syrup.  It also can be incorporated into bath and body products like foot soaks and creams.  Thought to have potent anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antispasmodic and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects.  Used to relieve anxiety, and depression, aches and pains, sleep issues and reduces cancer risk. 

Acts as a diuretiic, laxative, antibiotic, liver tonic, and anti-inflammatory.  Aids int the exerction of uric acid and stimulates digestion.  

Acts as adrenal tonic and gland balancer.  Contains valuable minerals and essential fatty acids needed for proper cardiovascular function and healthy skin and nails. 

Made from proteolytic enzymes found in pineapple, this supplement has anti-inflammatory effects and inhibits platelet accumulation.  It has been shown in clinical studies to break down plaques and ease angina.  Typical dosage: 250 to 500 mg milligrams three times per day on an empty stomach.  Caution:  Occasionally, bromelain causes an upset stomach. 

Plant, Roots, Seeds...  Reduces inflammation.  Useful for carpal tunnel syndrome, circulatory disorders, edema, Meniere's disease, obesity, Raynaud's phenomenon, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, and vertigo.  Also good for the bladder and kidneys.  More effective if taken with vitamin C. 

Reduces inflammation and is soothing to the skin.  Helps regulate the menstrual cycle and lower fever.  Useful for skin disorders, such as rashes and sunburn, as well as for neuritis and toothache.   Good for diaper rash and other skin problems in small children. 

It is very useful for colic in infants when taken in hot water or milk.   It should be taken hot for colds and female troubles.   It is very good for the prevention of fermentation in the stomach and aids digestion.  It strengthens and gives tone to the stomach, and helps to expel gas from the bowels.  

A wild variety of Momordica charantia is usually prepared as a tea for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in the West Indies and Central America.   It has anti-inflammatory and anti-micorbial makeup, treats diabetes, high blood pressure, colds, constipation and upset stomachs.  An excellent tea for detox, the phosphorus in Cerasee serves as a pain reliever, energy giver and kidney filter.  

Fights free radicals and cheats heavy metals.  Has anti-HIV activity.  Protects against harmful effects, and the formation of tumors and cancer cells.  Relieves pain.  Good for skin disorders. 

Reduces inflammation, stimulates the appetite, and aids digestion and sleep.  Acts as a diuretic and nerve tonic.  helpful for colitis, diverticulosis, fever, menstrual cramps.   A traditional remedy for stress and anxiety, indigestion, and insomnia.  Useful as a mouthwash for minor mourth and gum infections.  

MAIN USES:  Medical  Menstrul and menopausal disorders. 

This plant has a folk use which strongly suggests a hormonal effect.  It's Latin (agnus, lamb,castus, chaste) and common names (monk's pepper and chasteberry) seem to suggest that the plant is an aphrodisiac.   In Italy, the flowers are strewn on the ground in front of novices as they enter the monastery or convent.  In classical times, the plant was used for disorders of the female reproductive system. Research in Germany now indicates that the plant possesses the ability to increase production of the luteinizing hormone and prolactin. Comparative case studies appear to confirm that it does, indeed, stimulate the flow of milk.  It has also been shown that it can regulate periods where there is excessive bleeding, or too frequent menstruation where there is prolonged or excessive bleeding.  The plant appears to stimulate synthesis of the hormone progesterone, although it may also have a regulatory effect on estrogen since herbalists have found it useful for the symptoms of both PMS and the menopause.  It has been useful to treat fibroid, inflammation of the womb lining, and to reestablish normal ovulation and menstruation after discontinuation of the contraceptive pill.  This remedy would repay more research. 

It was 1831.  In front of his distinguished colleagues at the French Academy of Medicine, Professor Touery drank a lethal dose of strychnine and lived to tell the tale.  He had combined the deadly poison with activated charcoal.  

That's how powerful activated charcoal is an emergency decontaminate in the gastrointestinal  (GI) tract, which includes the stomach and intestines.  Activated charcoal is considered to be the most effective single agent available.  It is used after a person swallows or absorbs almost any toxic drug or chemical.

• Activated charcoal is estimated to reduce absorption of poisonous substances up to 60%. 

• It works by absorbing chemicals, thus reducing their toxxicity (poisonousnature), through the entire length of the stomach and small and large intestines (GI tracht). 

• Activated charcoal itself is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. 

• Activated charcoal is often given after the stomach is pumped 9gastric lavage) Gastric lavage is only effective immediately after swallowing a toxic substance (within about one-half hour) and does not have effects that reach beyond the stomach as activated charcoal does. 

Chickweed is native to Eurasia and naturalized throughout the world, where it is a weed of waste ground, farmland and gardens.  Long been used for healing and soothing purposes, such as reducing inflammation and fighting germs, it also promotes weight management and act as an expectorant when you're sick.  Chickweed has been used as a remedy for centuries for many conditions, including asthma, blood disorders, conjunctivitis, constipation, inflammation, dyspepsia, skin ailments, and obesity. 

Chlorella is a type of algae, there are countless types of algae some which are very harmful to us and there are many that are safe.   It is packed with nutrition, low in calories making it ideal for healthy people.  The benefits of cholrella are it boots immunity, lowers blood pressure, nutrition, high in antioxidants, soothes respiratory conditions, boosts aerobic performance, helps with detoxing, good for diabetics, improves cholesterol levels, and energy boost.  The nutrients and antioxidants in chlorella have shown that bacterial, anti-viral, and anti tumor properties.  Chlorella has shown in studies that it increases the white blood cell levels, which can stimulate your immune system and helps fight infection.  

Relieves diarrhea and nausea; counteracts congestion; aids peripheral circulation. Warms the body and enhances digestion, especially the metabolism of fats.  Also, fights fungal infection.  Useful for diabetes, weight loss, yeast infection, and uterine hemorrhaging. 

Speeds healing of wounds and many skin conditions.  Beneficial for bedsores, bites and stings, bruises, inflamed bunions, burns, dermatitis, dry skin, bleeding hemorrhoids, leg ulcers, nosebleeds, psoriasis, scabies, skin rashes and sunburn. 

Used by various races since the Ancient ages, Native American tribes have believed that it has a number of healing properties.  The nutrient and antioxidant content indicate there are certain benefits that can be obtained by using it.  Contains key nutrients like potassium, calcium, and Vitaman B2, C and K, and phytochemical compund like flaviods, tannis, saponins and alkaloids among others. 

The benefits of cornsilk are:

• treats urinary tract infection

• works as a diuretic agent

• keeps kidney stones at bay

• facilities blood clotting

• lowers blood pressure

• help regulate blood sugar levels

• helps heal inflammatory aliments and conditions

• helps fight cholesterol

• source of Vitamin C

• helps fight obesity

• helps relieve skin pigmentation issues

• balance mineral levels in the body

• facilitates recovery from Edema

If breastfeeding can take corn silk in MODERATE amounts.  Not advisable to drink in large amounts as it can lead to uterus stimulation and even miscarriage. 

Native to the Spice Islands near China, cloves are full of antioxidants.  Compounds help your body to fight free free radicals which damage your cells and can lead to disease.

BENEFITS:

• It is a great source of beta-carotone. 

• It has an abundance of antioxidants and pro-vitamins. 

• Carotone pigments can convert into Vitamin A, an important nutrient for keeping your eyes healthy. 

• Reduces Inflammation

• Has multiple compounds that are linked to anti-inflammatory properties.

• Eugenol is the most important of these compounds 

• Eugenol reduces the inflammatory response in the body, reducing diseases like arthritis.

• Eugenol is a potent antioxidant.

• Helps the body fight free radicals

• Reduces the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

• Thickens the mucus that protects the stomach lining.  It lowers the risk of developing ulcers and helping existing ulcers to heal. 

• Promote better liver function. 

• Reduces signs of liver cirrhosis and fatty liver disease.  Improves general liver function. 

• Provides significant amounts of the mineral mangnese. 

• Manganese helps your body manage the enzymes that help repair your bones and produce hormones. 

• It is an excellent source of Vitamin K, Potassium, Beta- Carotene, and Eugenol.

CAUTION: 

Can sometimes interact with medications like Warfarin. If on blood-thinning medication AVOID consuming clove oil or clove tea.  Safe to consume small amounts as a spice.  It may affect blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.  Eugenol can lower blood glucose counts to safe levels.  In excessive amounts it can cause hypoglycemia, where blood sugar levels are too low.  Consuming pure clove oil can be toxic.