Wheatgrass is a rich nutritional food that was popularized by Dr. Ann Wigmore, and educator and founder of the Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston.  Wheatgrass contains a great variety of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.   According to Dr. Wigmore, 1 pound of fresh wheatgrass, is equal in nutritional value to nearly 25 pounds of the choicest vegetables.  

Dr. Wigmore reported that wheatgrass therapy, along with "living foods," helped to eliminate cancerous growths and helped many other disorders, including mental health problems.  The molecular structure of chlorophyll resembles that of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein of red blood cells, and this may be the reason for the effectiveness of wheatgrass. The key difference between the two is that the metallic atom in the middle of each molecule of human hemoglobin is iron, while the metallic atom at the center of a molecule of chlorophyll is magnesium.  In experiments on anemic animals,  blood counts returned to normal after four to five days of receiving chlorophyll. 

Acts as an expectorant and mild sedative.  Good for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, digestive disorders, and diarrhea. 

is used to treat an assortment of illnesses like:

• whopping cough

• asthma

• urinary tract problems

• cough

• trouble sleeping (insomnia)

• restlessness

• excitability in children

• painful menstrual periods

• excessive sex drive in women (nymphomania)

• muscular or joint pains

• poor circulation

• swollen genitals in men (priapism) and

• as an opium substitute in cough preparations. 

Acts as a blood purifier and cleanser, and as a general tonic.  Improves colon and liver function.  Good for inflammation of the nasal passages and respiratory tract, anemia, liver disease, and skin disorders such as eczema, hives, psoriasis, and rashes.  Combined with sarsaparilla, makes a tea for chronic skin disorders. 

HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS)  Yellow root is anti-inflammatory and natural antibiotic.  The plant can help in the treatment of sinus infections, bladder problems,, colds. flu, sore throat, laryngitis, mouth sores, colitis gastritis, chest congestion and earache.  Yellow root is a uterine tonic and a digestive aid.  It is an excellent liver stimulant and is useful in soothing mucus membranes. 

Yellow root is used in teas, tinctures, tonics, capsules, powders, eye washes, gargles, ear drops, douches, and salves.  It is known as a powerful cooling astringent that reduces phlegm.  When combined with ginseng, yellow root helps improve the entire immune system. 

When used as an external wash, yellow root can soothe irritated skin, eczema, and measles.  As a mouthwash, yellow root helps heal mouth ulcers, gum disease, and sore throats.  Powdered yellow root can be sprinkled on infected cuts and abrasions to help heal and protect.  Yellow root salve makes an excellent remedy for chapped lips ad dry skin. 

Yellow root is used treat some female conditions including PMS and yeast infections.  It can be useful in preventing night sweats and hot flashes during menopause especially when combined with chasteberry. 

The Cherokee Indians  used yellow root to cure indigestion and to improve appetite.  They used the herb for cancer, whooping cough, liver disorders, fevers and heart problems.  Yellow root was also considered useful as a dye and was often added to war paint.  

Fights free radicals, cleanses the blood, and suppresses appetite.  Fights aging, stimulates the mind, stimulates the production of cortisone, and tones the nervous system.  Enhances the healing powers of other herbs.  When combined with guarana, it was useful at slowing the rate that food left the stomach, thereby promoting a longer sense of fullness.  This led to a significant weight loss compared to a control group.  Useful for allergies, constipation, and inflammatory bowel disorders. 

Increases libido and blood flow to erectile tissue.  May increase testosterone levels.