| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Alfalfa |
| Concerns: |
Carbohydrate Metabolism |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
The saponin contents of alfalfa act on the cardiovascular, nervous and digestive systems. It has isolated use as a diuretic and aromatic. In Folk medicine, alfalfa is used to assist the body in carbohydrate metabolism and with other glandular problems. |
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The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Bifidophilus Flora Force |
| Concerns: |
Digestion Aid |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Bifidophilus - Flora Force contains friendly bacteria which normally reside in the body to process foods and nutrients. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Burdock |
| Concerns: |
Indigestion |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Burdock is used for ailments and complaints of the gastrointestinal tract, as a diuretic, to increase perspiration and for blood purifying. It soothes the digestive tract. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Cat's Claw or Una de Gato |
| Concerns: |
Irritable Bowel and Intestinal Tract Cleanse |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Research shows that Una de Gato, or Cat's Claw, can cleanse the entire intestinal tract and help such problems as leaky bowel, digestive problems and parasites. Four of the alkaloids in the herb enhance the ability of white blood cells and macrophages to attack and digest micro-organisms and other foreign matter. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Chinese Blood Build (BP-C) |
| Concerns: |
Indigestion and other stomach problems seem to be caused by stress and food intolerances. It may also be connected to overuse of antacids, laxatives or antibiotics. Nutritional support can accompany many medical prescriptions. This information is not intended to replace proper medical treatment, but only to support it nutritionally. Consult your health professional before using any supplements or before making changes in prescribed medications. |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
BP-C is a Chinese blood purifier and liver builder. Rebuilding a weakened liver and removing toxins from the blood will correct conditions throughout the whole body and restore hormone balances and overall energy levels. This formula will also stimulate the immune system. Please be aware that herbs are nutritional supplements. As with all health problems, no specific herb or combination of herbs works for all people, because everyone's body is unique. The intent is to offer historical uses of herbs. Information and statements regarding herbs and dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Chinese Liver Balance |
| Concerns: |
Cleanse the Liver |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Chinese Liver Balance contains bupleurum root, peony root, cinnamon, scute, dang gui, panax ginseng root, ginger root, atractylodes, licorice and other ingredients are used during times of mental stress to support the upper digestive system. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Chinese Spleen Activator (UC-C) |
| Concerns: |
Indigestion and Sluggishness |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Chinese Spleen Activator nutritionally acts as a digestive system tonic. Its primary herbs - ginseng, licorice and atractylodes - provide energy to a body in a weakened state. Not only does it nourish the the spleen, but also supports the pancreas. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Food Enzymes, Proactazyme Plus and Protease Plus |
| Concerns: |
Indigestion and Insufficient Enzymes |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Food Enzymes contain pepsin for the digestion of protein; pancreatin to digest proteins, carbohydrates and fats; and other enzymes to assist the breakdown of foods for assimilation into the bloodstream. Protease Plus which contains beet root fiber and trace minerals derived from plants is designed to digest proteins in a pH range of 3.0 to 6.0. Proactazyme provides enzymes which act in the digestion of all types of food, to break down difficult-to-digest foods. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Gastro Health Concentrate |
| Concerns: |
Stomach Inflammation |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Gastro Health Concentrate is a combination of pau d'arco, cloves, inula racemosa and licorice root extract formulated to combat the Helicobacter pylori bacteria which causes stomach inflammation. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
LIV-J Liver Cleanse |
| Concerns: |
Cleanse the Liver |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Liver Cleanse (LIV-J) is a cleansing combination that contains rose hips, barberry, dandelion, fennel, red beet, horseradish and parsley. LIV-J is for building and cleansing to aid liver health and for mild problems. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Milk Thistle |
| Concerns: |
Cleanse the Liver and Gallbladder |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Milk thistle has been used historically to nutritionally detoxify and cleanse the liver, for support in chronic inflammatory liver problems, and to nutritionally support the gallbladder and the spleen. In German folk medicine, milk thistle is used for mushroom poisoning. It nutritionally assists the body to reduce plaque buildup and hardening of the arteries. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Mood Elevator (AD-C) |
| Concerns: |
Strengthen the Liver |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
AD-C, a Chinese formula, improves vitality and strengthens the mind and regulates sagging spirits by strengthening the liver. A stronger liver relieves headaches, body aches, pains, and fatigue. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Papaya Mints |
| Concerns: |
Indigestion |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Papaya Mints nutritionally support the digestive system, but can also be used as a breath mint. Papaya contains the enzyme papain which breaks down protein. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Peppermint Oil |
| Concerns: |
Indigestion |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Peppermint Oil can be added to water as a digestive aid. It also has cooling and stimulating properties. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Stomach Comfort |
| Concerns: |
Heart Burn and Acid Reflux |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Stomach Comfort helps neutralize acid, soothe the stomach, improve digestion and control acid reflux (backwash into the throat and mouth). It should be used in conjunction with Papaya Mints for best results, because they contain the enzyme papain that breaks down protein. |
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| Body System: |
The Digestive System |
| Herbs Used: |
Tiao He Cleanse (or LIV-C Chinese Liver Balance) |
| Concerns: |
Cleanse the Liver |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Tiao He Cleanse (meaning balancing and harmonizing) is a Chinese formula for cleansing the liver when it's under stress and inflammation. When stressed, the liver can also produce hostile emotions. It also helps the nervous system, warms the extremities and relieves aches and pains. This formula contains scute root, bupleurum, peony, atractylodes, Panax ginseng, ginger, licorice and other herbs. |
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